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2006 Saab 9-5 Owners Manual

1. 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 2 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 rear wheels off the ground simultaneously the jack is steady and flat on the ground A jack stand must then be applied under 1 Put the car in 1st gear automatic trans 3 Remove the wheel cover where appli neath the front of the engine subframe at mission move selector to the P position cable the fixing point for the towrope attachment and apply the parking brake Loosen the wheel bolts by half a turn oe eee Ai AC ncateye 4 Wind the jack to raise the wheel clear of or under the trailer hitch if fitted ae soul spike lee eee lift off the wheel 5 Clean any rust or dirt from the contact surfaces between the wheel and brake disc Do not wipe away the grease in the hub 6 Fitthe wheel and screw in the bolts in the sequence shown opposite pairs see page 242 Car care and technical information 241 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
2. Instruments and controls 61 ZD Xenon headlight fault E indicator 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 oncoming traffic Adjust your speed accord ingly as visibility will be reduced NOTICE Ifthe Xenon headlight fault indicator lights up have your car checked as soon as possible a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer If you do not rectify the problem nighttime visibility will be poor since the range of the headlights is reduced 62 Instruments and controls iS Indicator cruise control This light shows when the cruise control system is active see page 161 Ee Indicator high beam This light shows when the headlights are on high beam see page 73 Indicator rear fog light This light shows when the rear fog light is on see page 74 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 Indicator open door If a door has not been closed properly the pictogram will indicate the door concerned or tailgate Indicator S
3. Auto EQ menu Radio Press the RADIO BAND button to return to radio mode if another audio source is in use Selecting a radio station Selecting a frequency band Press the RADIO BAND button to change frequency band The selected frequency band appears on the display Selecting a preset station Scroll to the desired preset page by press ing the FAV button and then pressing the pushbutton 1 6 under the desired preset station You can also press arrow up or arrow down on the steering wheel to select another preset station Tuning a station Fine tuning Turn the tone control one increment or press the REV or FWD button to fine tune the frequency in increments of 0 2 MHz Automatic tuning Press one of the SEEK buttons or the Seek Up button on the steering wheel for auto matic seek tuning The radio then searches upward in the frequency band for the near est strong station and stops at that fre quency Manual tuning Turn the tone control or hold the REV or FWD button depressed to seek a frequency manually Release the control button to stop at the desired frequency Scanning radio stations Hold one of the SEEK buttons or the Seek Up button on the steering wheel depressed until a chime sounds for a 5 second sam pling of each station accessible on the fre quency band Scanning appears on the display Press one of the SEEK buttons or the Seek Up button on the steering wheel again to canc
4. 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 52 Security Alarm signals When the car alarm is armed it will be trig gered if any door or the trunk lid or hood is opened 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
5. Owner s Manual Saab 9 5 Model Year 2006 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 2005 Service Readiness Saab Automobile AB Trollhattan Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 43 9 7 90 113 141 191 253 259 273 2 Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab Although this manual describes the most important differences between model vari ants it does not include precise specifica tions of the different variants Some differ ences also occur to meet special legal requirements in different countries Importation and distribution of Saab auto mobiles spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada and by Saab Cars USA Inc in the U S A We recommend that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and that you keep it in the car for future reference To find a specific item use the overviews given on pages 3 6 A list of contents is given atthe beginning of each section of the manual and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book 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 ca
6. 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 Headlight and parking 200 light indicator This light indicates that the headlights or the parking lights are on FX Airbag warning light This light 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 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 sec onds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position It should go out after the engine has started BR 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
7. 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 Do not dis pose of oil in the ground or down a drain Dispose of all used oil and oil fil ters at an appropriate disposal facility Car care and technical information The engine oil must be changed in accor dance with the service program see page 254 Oil volume and grade see page 263 Oil changing should be carried out ona 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 254 197 MOORA Engine oil filler cap and dipstick Drain plug and oil filter 198 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 acc
8. e Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised see page 130 e If cargo has to be placed on a seat it must be properly secured with the safety belt This reduces the risk 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 16 Safety Three point safety belts are provided for all three rear seat passengers Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap care fully and inserting the tongue in the lock Check that it is securely fastened Then grip the diagonal part of the strap near the lock and pull the belt upwards towards the shoulder to tighten the lap strap 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 242 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc Safety belt rear seat Securing an item on the rear seat Safety 17 e Each belt assembly must only be used AN WARNING by one occupant it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on e Safety belts are designed to bear upon the occupant s lap the bony structure of the body and should be worn low across the front of
9. e REMOTE KEY e TRANSPONDR Reason action Probably a fault in one of the sensors or the horn Have the car checked by a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized 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 a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer Fit a new battery in the key We rec ommend that you contact an autho rized Saab dealer Turn the ignition key to position ON and then press the button for open ing the trunk lid Saab Information Display SID displays the number of keys andtransmitters transponders coded to the car security 55 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired oper ation 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 56 Sec
10. The number of cup holders provided may vary between models Cup holder in rear armrest Press the edge to open close Cup holder in center console 130 Interior equipment and trunk Trunk Folding the rear seat 9 5 Sedan The rear seat is split and the two sections can be folded indepen Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car During dently Folding down of the rear seat is easier if the front seats are sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and luggage not all the way back and the rear head restraints are folded down compartments can climb to 158 176 F 70 80 C Small chil l dren are very susceptible to heat stroke 1 Raise the rear seat cushions by pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest Rear seat passengers should always ensure that the head 2 Tip the seat cushion forward restraint is raised and in proper position for the seats to be 3 Press the button adjacent to the respective backrest to release it al ae 4 Fold down the backrest Keep hands well clear of all moving parts 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 Before folding up the backrest hang the outer safety belts onto the hook on the respective courtesy handle to prevent them from becoming trapped Check that the seatbelt locks do not get trapped under
11. it s 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 If 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 acceler ator 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 232 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into it s sidewall Tire size The tire size ia a combination of letters and numbers used to define a partic ular tire s width height aspect ratio con struction type and service description 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 let ters and numbers following DOT code a
12. s and passenger sides are used Sit uations 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 These airbags are triggered only by moder ate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes They will not be activated by minor front end impacts rear end or side impacts or by the car rolling over 30 Passenger airbag and driver s airbag both Safety e SR inflated Even if the car is equipped with AIR BAG safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants 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 applies to anything you might have in your mouth such as a pipe for instance Some components of the airbag will be warm for a short time In some cir cumstances the airbag can cause minor burns
13. 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 a booster charge This can be done either using a battery charger or by taking the car for a long run A car with a standard equipment specifica tion and a fully charged battery can be left for up to 40 days and still have a sufficient charge for starting If extra equipment is fit ted such as a car phone the charge may only be sufficient for about 15 days Charging replacing the battery NOTICE To avert the danger of short circuiting between the positive terminal on the battery and the inlet manifold on the engine always disconnect the negative battery lead first and reconnect it last Connect the positive lead to the positive battery terminal red and the negative lead to a good ground point e g the lifting lug at the front of the engine To remove the battery always disconnect the negative black lead first and reconnect it last when fitting the new battery The battery size must comply with DIN 53735 MFI 230 2 16 Car care and technical information 203 NOTICE e If boost charging never use anything but a 12 volt charger see page 190 e Never reverse the polarity of the bat tery by connecting the leads to the wrong terminals The red positive lead connects to the positive termi nal and the bl
14. The bulbs for the lamps in the rear light clus ter are accessed from the luggage compart ment 1 Lower the flap secured with catches 2 Squeeze the 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 Rear light clusters 9 5 Sedan 1 Direction indicators 2 Stop lights and taillights 3 Reversing lights 4 Rear fog light 5 High mounted brake light Rear light clusters 9 5 SportCombi 1 Direction indicators 2 Stop lights and taillights 3 Reversing lights 4 Rear fog light 5 High mounted brake light 212 Car care and technical information Trunk lid light and taillights 9 5 Sedan Before changing bulbs in the trunk you must first release the trim at the foot of the trunk This involves removing the handle and the three trim fasteners studs 1 Unscrew the handle on the inside of the tailgate 2 Using the peg in the top of the screw driver handle push in the button in the center of the studs 3 Remove the studs Changing bulbs 1 Squeeze together the silver plastic lug and the electrical connection and with draw the lamp holder 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 Insert the studs through the trim and tail gate pane
15. This light will come on if there is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir see pages 199 If the ABS warning light is on at the same time the ABS system may be inoperative because of a fault see Anti lock brake warning page 60 e Never drive the car when this warning lights is on Danger of brake failure e If the level of brake fluid in the reser voir is below the MIN mark the car should be towed to a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab workshop e Have the brake system checked at once by a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer 60 Instruments and controls Parking brake warning GUE light This light will show when the parking brake is on See page 167 The parking brake is mechanical and oper ates on the rear wheels e Always apply the parking brake when parking see page 167 e 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 KQJ 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 199
16. Trunk Trunk lid opening Tuning Turbo gauge Turbo points to note U Under the hood Uniform tire quality grading Upholstery and trim Upholstery and trim care of V Vanity mirrors Vehicle Data Collection Ventilated front seats Viscosity engine oil 245 193 229 243 243 125 20 262 Index W Warning labels Warning light AIR BAG Warning lights Washers Washers windshield Washing the car Waxing and polishing Wear indicators tires 2 1 37 58 205 206 244 245 221 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 38 230 239 268 268 221 17 17 236 268 205 77 205 207 2 8 Index This page has been left blank Notes 2 79 Notes 280 Notes Notes 281 282 Notes Notes 283 284 Notes Notes 285 286 Notes Notes 28 7 288 Notes
17. Unlocking The trunk lid is slightly opened 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 designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as aan anchor point when securing items in the trunk Improper use of the trunk release could damage it Tailgate 9 5 SportCombi 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 from outside or moving ata speed greater than 2 7 mph 4 km h Unlocking The tailgate is unlocked using e The El button on the key e The tailgate switch on the inside of the driver s door if the car is unlocked and at a standstill Unlocking is confirmed by the direction indi cators flashing three times Locking The tailgate is locked using e The eo button on the key
18. adjust the seat cushion if possible Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this hap pens adjust the head restraint If the on indicator is still lit secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer The passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the right front pas senger s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger s seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults the pas senger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag depending upon the person s seating pos ture and body build Everyone in your vehi cle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that per son If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright posi tion then sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with the person s legs comf
19. 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 is not tied toa 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 the OnStar subscription ser vice agreement or manual for information on its operations and data
20. damage 22 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 gov erning the use of winter Snow tires 228 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 the vehicle manufacturer can negatively affect the car s directional stabil ity steering and braking in both wet and dry conditions The wheels and tires have been carefully matched to the characteristics of the car and play a key role in its outstanding roadhold ing 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 soeedometer 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 drive the front tires tend to wear faster than the rear ones New tires s
21. e No modifications or additions should the pelvis or the pelvis chest and be made by the user which will either shoulders as applicable wearing the prevent the safety belt adjusting lap section of the belt across the device from operating to remove abdominal area must be avoided slack or prevent the safety belt assembly from being adjusted to e Safety belts should be adjusted as remove slack 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 to avoid contam ination 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 e Belts should not be worn with straps twisted 18 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 noth ing can be trapped when adjusting the seat Bear in mind that children can be injured if they play with the electrically operated seats Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car This prevents personal injury caused by t
22. exceeds the set speed Disengaging speed warning 1 Select Speed W with the i SETbutton 2 Briefly press the CLR button 70 Instruments and controls Using Dist as a trip meter If no value is programmed in Dist it func tions as atrip meter This is indicated by an arrow to the right in the display Reset the trip meter by briefly pressing the CLR button For the first kilometre the distance will be shown in increments of 10 metres thereaf ter the reading will change in increments of 100 metres Calculating the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained 1 Select Dist 2 Set the distance 3 Select Speed 4 Set the average speed you intend to drive at 5 SID switches to Dist automatically The calculated arrival time is now displayed to the right The Speed function will show actual values once you start driving Average fuel consumption Fuel 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 To reset the value hold CLR depressed until a chime sounds The text Cleared is displayed Resetting values To reset the value hold CLR depressed until a chime sounds The text Cleared is displayed The following functions will be reset simulta neously e D T E the value is reset to the distance that can be reached with the amount
23. must accept any interference received including inter ference 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 Industry 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 interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of this device Interior equipment and trunk Rearview auto dimming mirrors 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 fac ing They also activate and deactivate the auto dimming feature on door mirrors 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 preventthe strong light source from dazzling the driver This dark ening Is stepless The mirrors return to their normal states when the strong light source diminishes The auto dimmi
24. tings It is most sensitive when in the upper most position 1 When a higher degree of sensitivity is selected the wipers make one sweep of the windshield for reference The rain sensor has a daylight and a night time mode The sensor measures the amount of available light and automatically selects the appropriate mode The sensor is more sensitive at night The function of the rain sensor is impaired by dry snow Rear window wiper The rear window wiper and washer are operated with the same stalk switch as used for washing and wiping the windshield and headlights This stalk has two additional switches ON OFF and The ON position provides intermittent wip ing The GP 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 77 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 temp
25. 2 Press the pushbutton under the menu option XM CAT 3 Turn the tone control to display the cate gory you wish to remove 4 Press the pushbutton under the menu option Remove until the category name along with the word Removed appears on the display 5 Repeat the steps to remove more cate gories 96 saab 9 5 Audio System Restore removed XM lt categories Removed categories can be restored by pressing the pushbutton under the menu option Add when a removed category is dis played or by pressing the pushbutton under the menu option Restore All The XM Categories Decades Country Hits Christian Rock Urban Jazz amp Blues Dance Latin World Classical Kids News Sports Comedy Talk amp Variety Premium saab 9 5 Audio System 97 XM Radio Messages Radio Display Message Action Action Required XM Updating Updating encryption code bt E encryption code in the receiver is being updated an no action is required This process should take no longer than 30 seconds No XM signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is after four second delay needed This message should disappear shortly Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently
26. 93 Radio Data System RDS 94 Radio text 94 Radio waves 110 Rain sensor 77 Random playback of MP3 files CD _ 103 Random playback CD 99 Random playback CD changer ____ 101 Rapid playing an MP3 file 103 Rear fog light 74 Rear seat 9 5 Sedan folding 130 Rear seat 9 5 SportCombi folding _ 133 Rear window heating 82 Rear seat head restraints 21 Rear view mirror auto dimming ___ 121 Rearview mirrors 116 Reclamation 250 Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission towing a camper or trailer 177 Refuelling 148 Relay panel 222 Remote control 44 Remote control battery changing __ 49 Remove the key 142 Removing CDs 99 Removing CDs CD changer 100 Removing MP3 discs 102 Replacement wheel 230 Reporting safety defects 256 Reprogramming of systems 272 Reservoir power steering fluid 201 Rev counter Reversing lights Rolling advertisements Roof load Running in S SDM SID Saab Information Display SID Saab Parking Assistance Safety belts Safety belts care of Safety belt pretensioners Safety belt reminder Seats Securing a load Selecting a radio station Selecting and changing tracks CD 99 Selecting changing MP3 file Selector lever indication automatic transmission Sentronic manual mode Service costs Service information Service intervals Service record retention Setting the clock Setting the date Settings seats 103 67 158 259 256 204 259 105 105 18 Shado
27. 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 draughty in the car s Make sure that all the air vents are fully open including the centre rear vent If this is not enough 2 Direct the air flow away from the body If this is not enough 3 Raise the temperature setting a degree or two If this is not enough 4 Lower the fan speed Troubleshooting and care see page 246 Instruments and controls 87 Heated front seats The heating of the seat cushion and back rest of both front seats is adjustable and thermostat controlled The heating is adjustable in two stages 0 1 2 0 Ventilated front seats Ventilated front seats that enhance seating comfort in hot weather are available as an option on cars equipped with leather uphol stered and electrically adjustable seats Ventilated seats are equipped with two fans that extract the moist air from between the seat and the body The fans have two speeds 0 1 2 0 Heated rear seat cushion Electrically heated seat cushions for the two outer seats in the back are available as an option The ON OFF control button for the cushion heating is located on the back of the centre console How long the cushions are heated for depends on the outside temperature The heating can also be turned off with t
28. F 50 C The coolant does not normally have to be changed during the service life of the car The type of coolant used has a reddish color and should not be mixed with other types of coolant Saab Original coolant should be used all year round Only use coolant approved by Saab Note If 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 properties are no longer retained and the coolant must then be drained and replaced at regular intervals Car care and technical information 199 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 reg ularly as specified in the service pro gram Checking the fluid level The combined brake and clutch fluid reser voir is transparent to facilitate checking of the fluid level The level should be between the MAX and MIN marks
29. Interior equipment and trunk Interior rearview auto dimming mirror with garage door opener and digital compass 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 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
30. Manuals for the Saab 9 5 car line can be ordered through your Saab dealer or by visiting www saabtechinfo com These are comprehensive manuals on CD rom geared to use by professional techni cians 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 Wash ington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other infor mation 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 8
31. Vehicle on page 234 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 pro vided 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 227 239 Tread Width The width of the tire s tread UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grade Stan dards a tire information system that pro vides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Rat ings 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 229 Vehicle Capacity Weight Is the number of designated seating positions multipled by 150 pounds 68 kg plus the rated cargo load See Loading Your Vehicle on page 234 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and c
32. 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 234 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 pot hole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Car care and technical information Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehi cle 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 hazard
33. 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 115 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 116 Interior equipment and trunk Switch for rear side window Child safety rear windows ON OFF The window switches on the rear doors can be rendered inoperative by the ON OFF switch in the panel on the center console When the switch is ON the rear side win dows can be operated by the switch on each rear door The switch s back lighting will be activated When the switch is OFF the rear side win dows can only be operated from the panel on the center console When off the switch s back lighting will also be switched off 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 and the passenger side d
34. 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 e The vehicle must have all four wheels on a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface e The vehicle should be placed so it is 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 e 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 251 Wall or garage door 25 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 surfac
35. bolts 7 nine eee tear ae 8 Check tighten the wheel bolts after a few bolts to the correct torque in the NOTICE Lh inat sequence shown opposite pairs 7 cop Sian sane 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 Steel wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm 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 242 Car care and technical information Tightening sequence wheel bolts Removing the wheel cover Safety belts If the car is involved in a crash the safety belts belt pretensioners and other com ponents must be inspected by a work shop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself 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 o
36. car after the winter and in the autumn for instance In hot dry climates the leather will need to be treated more frequently Use conventional leather care products Follow the instruc tions on the packaging Do not use harsh polishing agents cleaning agents sprays coarse soap or hot water 243 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 244 Car care and technical information Washing the car Wash your car frequently To facilitate cleaning a suitable detergent can be added to the water which should be lukewarm Saab offers a full line of car care products including car wash for the care of your vehi cle See your dealer for available products or visit www saabcatalog com U S resi dents 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 The
37. children or pets unattended ina locked car is dangerous It is also danger ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key A child or others could be badly injured or even killed Key Remote control The key unit consists of a mechanical key with integrated remote control The mechanical key is used for manual locking and unlocking The remote control is used for remote lock ing and unlocking The key fits all the car s locks The key supplied with the car has a code number on a black plastic tag that needs to be quoted for ordering additional keys You should therefore make a careful note of the number The key contains a unique electronic code for your car When the key is inserted in the ignition the code is checked If it matches the car can be started 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 con tacting 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 cov ered by the new car warranty If an additional key is to be added all of the original keys
38. collection 20 258 Customer Assistance and Information This page has been left blank E Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories Specifications 259 Specifications General 260 Engine 262 Fuel 262 Engine oil 263 Engine variants 264 Electrical system 265 Drive belts 265 Manual gearbox 266 Automatic transmission 266 Suspension 267 Steering 267 Brake system 267 Wheels and tires 268 Plates and labels 270 260 Specifications General SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB SAAB 9 5 SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB con SAAB 9 3 00000000000000000 000 00 dis hi 53 27 697 Overall length including bumpers 9 5 Sedan 9 5 SportCombi Overall width including door mirrors Maximum height 9 5 Sedan 9 5 SportCombi Wheelbase Ground clearance at gross vehicle weight Track Front Rear Turning circle curb to curb Turning circle measured at vehicle extrem ities Number of seats incl driver Specified track applies to wheel sizes 190 4 in 4836 mm 190 6 in 4841 mm 80 4 in 2042 mm 57 3 in 1454 mm 57 7 in 1465 mm 106 4 in 2703 mm approx 4 6 in 116 mm 59 9in 1522 mm 60 2 in 1528 mm 37 1 ft 11 3 m 39 0 ft 11 9 m 5 6x15 amp 6 5x 16 000000000000000000000000 000000000000000000000000 VIN on cars sold in USA IB3249 VIN on cars sold in Canada Permissible load in addi
39. 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 Erasing the three 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 inthe train or learn ing 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
40. 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 Car care and technical information 207 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 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 a control unit under the headlight housing Headlight alignment is regulated automatically to prevent dazzling oncoming traffic Alignment is also adjusted during braking Check that the new bulb is working when finished Use only Long Life bulbs Headlight aiming see page 250 208 Car care and technical information The three covers of the headlight Headlight bulb for high beam Halo
41. e The EJ button on the centre console e The key in the driver s door e When vehicle speed exceeds 2 7 mph 4 km h Grab handle NOTICE Use the grab 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 49 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 51 Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be repro grammed by your authorized Saab dealer see page 272 Changing the key battery When the battery voltage in the key falls below a predetermined level the Saab Infor mation Display SID will issue the following message Remote control battery low Replace battery Press the CLEAR button on the SID to acknowledge this message 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 50 Security Car alarm Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous Itis also danger ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key A child or others could be badly injured or even killed Th
42. 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 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
43. gas around the bat tery the final connection must be at least 18 from the battery 10 Start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dis charged battery If it does not start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they do not touch each other or any other metal starting To avoid damaging the car s electrical system and electronics the following rules must be followed when charging the battery or jump starting 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 connect ing the unit to the battery Car care and technical information 191 Car care and technical information Hood 192 ee PPrpEPEN eee nia Engine compartment 193 ZOmMpACt pare ire E AA en Safety belts 242 come Upholstery and trim 243 systems 194 p ya i Engine 196 Tome carpeting 243 Engi
44. glycerin After washing the car dry the brake discs by taking the car out on the road and applying the brakes a few times Fill the fuel tank with fuel to prevent con densation forming in it Top up the coolant and check the anti freeze before the onset of winter Park the car in a dry covered and well ventilated building Leave the park ing brake OFF 169 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 possible inflate the tires to about 43 psi 300 kPa Leave all the windows open a crack and cover the car with a fabric tarpaulin not one made of plastic Starting and driving 170 Starting and driving Saab Parking Assistance Responsibility always lies with the driver when reversing e Saab Parking Assistance can facilitate reversing at low speeds such as when reverse parking e Bear in mind that small and or narrow objects cannot always be detected by the system The parking aid system facilitates parking and reversing There are four sensors in the rear bumper that detect objects up to 6 feet 1 8 metres behind the car 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 sens
45. has played for at least 10 seconds you can start the track from the beginning by pressing SEEK arrow left If you press SEEK arrow right while the last track of the disc is playing the first track will play If you press SEEK arrow left while the first track of the disc is playing the last track will play The same function applies to arrow up and arrow down on the steering wheel saab 9 5 Audio System 99 Rapid playing tracks To rapid play the current track hold REV or FWD depressed Release the button to stop rapid play and return to normal playback Random playback You can allow the CD player to choose tracks randomly i e not to play the tracks in numerical order e To play tracks randomly press the push button under the menu option RDM e To resume playing tracks in numerical order press the pushbutton under the menu option RDM again Random playback 100 Saab 9 5 Audio System CD changer NOTICE Do not use CD or CD R discs with labels or stickers These labels could detach and cause the audio system to malfunc tion Activate the CD changer by inserting one or more CD MP3 discs or by pressing the CD AUX button if one or more discs is already loaded Loading CDs Loading a CD 1 Press the LOAD button The following appears on the display Please Wait 2 Wait until the loading mechanism is ready for the disc The following appears on the display Insert CD 3 Insert the disc
46. heating as soon as the rear window is clear of ice and misting to avoid imposing a heavy load on the battery longer than necessary Note however that heating will deactivate automatically after a set time depending on the outside temperature The ACC system can be programmed to activate heat ing automatically when outside temperature is below 5 C and the temperature inside the car is below 10 C See page 85 Turn the fan control to increase fan speed If fan speed 0 is selected the A C compressor will be disengaged and the indicator on the AC OFF button will illuminate Recirculation is controlled automatically to optimize cooling although it can also be switched on and off manually Recirculation does not appreciably change the air quality but it can be useful to switch it on to avoid unpleasant smells from entering the cabin Instruments and controls 83 Air distribution One press When the defroster is chosen manually Defroster and floor vents all the windows except the rear side windows where the air flow is off are demisted by e Fan high speed e The air is directed to the defroster vents e Temperature increases somewhat e Recirculation OFF e Activation of rear window door mirror heating The defroster function remains active until another selection is made Note however that rear win dow door mirror heating will deactivate automati cally after a set time depending on the outside temperat
47. ignition is switched on prior to starting They should go out after about 3 seconds The following lights light up until the engine is started presuming that no fault exists e Oil pressure warning light Ea e Warning charging imi 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 deter mined by whether the ignition is ON or OFF e When the ignition is ON pressing the button will reset the trip meter e When the ignition is OFF the display lights up enabling you to read the odome ter and trip meter Pressing the button a second time will reset the trip meter 1407 220 240 150 280 1600s Speedometer U S speedometer shown The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the ABS system Cars sold in U S The speedometer dis plays the speed of the car in miles per hour mph Cars sold in Can
48. in service Tune in to another channel Channel Unavail Channel no longer This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tune to another station available If this station was one of the presets choose another station for that preset button No Artist Info Artist Name Feature not No artist information is available at this time on this channel The system is work available ing properly No Title Info Song Program Title not No song title information is available at this time on this channel The system is available working properly No CAT Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this channel The system is available working properly 98 saab 9 5 Audio System Radio Display Message Condition Action Action Required Not Found bei EE channel available for the O are no channels available for the selected category The system is working chosen category properly No Information No Text Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel message available The system is working properly XM Theftlocked Theft lock active The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your Saab dealer XM Radion ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate wi
49. 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 poison ing if the exhaust system is leaking 144 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 Do not rest or sleep in the car when parked with the engine running There is arisk of depressing the accelerator which could lead to engine damage There is also the risk that exhaust gases may enter the cabin lt is possible for air to enter the lubricating system in conjunction with an oil or oil filter change or if the car has been stored for some time This air can cause the hydraulic cam followers to emit a ticking noise which can persist for up to 15 minutes after start ing Although this is quite normal and does not indicate any malfunction it is advisable not to exceed 3 000 rom before the noise has disappeared The hydraulic cam lifters are completely service free the valve clearance is set up at the factory and will not need any subse quent adjustment Starting the engine Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy load on it before it has w
50. 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 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 119 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 equippe
51. 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 siore the frequencies of three different remote con trols The battery 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
52. 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 impact 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 removed Airbags or belt pretension ers that have been deployed as a result of a crash must be replaced by new ones Airbag system components must never be transferred for use in another vehicle Safety
53. open the moonroof from the ventila tion position slide the control back The moonroof incorporates an interior manual sliding sun blind If the car is newly waxed the moonroof may creak when opened to the ventilation posi tion or when driving with the moonroof closed The sound comes from the area where the front edge of the moonroof meets 123 moonroof control 1 To open 2 Toclose 3 Ventilation position the metal roof Open the moonroof fully and using washer fluid clean the seal on the leading edge of the moonroof and the painted surface against which this seals when the moonroof is closed 124 Interior equipment and trunk Manual operation of moonroof Emergency operation of moonroof In an emergency e g if there is an electrical failure the moonroof can be operated by a screwdriver Remove the cover at the front of the moonroof opening insert a screw driver in the groove and rotate Rotate counterclockwise to close moonroof 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 is opened Each reading light has i
54. pad will produce a screeching squealing or scraping noise when the brakes are applied New pads should be fitted without delay Brake pads should only be replaced by a workshop We recommend that you con tact an authorized Saab dealer 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 To stop as quickly as possible without loss of directional stability whether the road surface is dry wet or slippery press the brake pedal
55. pull M Move the selector lever from position D to M to allow you to change gear manually Refer to page 158 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 loaded to spare the brakes 160 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 with a trailer or caravan and to prevent over heating the transmission oil The a
56. safety Car safety tips e Children must always be suitably restrained in the car e ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS e NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front 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 Sit as far back as possible from the air bag e The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children 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 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 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 unloading the car so they don t get locked in by mistake e Always lock the doors and trunk of your car and keep the keys out of chil dren s sight and reach e Keep the rear fold down seats closed to help p
57. specific needs We recommend that you with the help of our skilled service personnel choose your oil from that assortment Other oil companies also offer engine oils approved against GM specifications Oils meeting these standards may be marketed as synthetic However not all synthetic engine oils will meet your engine s specific requirements Please ensure only to use oils approved against your engine s specific requirements i e GM LL A025 with viscosity SAE OW 30 or OW 40 Recommended oil viscosity Viscosity is a measurement of the oil s thickness at various tem peratures according to the SAE standard This thickness influ ences e g fuel economy and cold starting properties For optimum performance Saab recommends For gasoline engines SAE OW 30 or SAE OW 40 engine oil Extra engine oil additives Don t add anything to your oil The recommended oils are all you will need for good engine performance and protection 264 8 Specifications When to change engine oil Your vehicle will display when it is time for servicing on the SID based on the mileage and time since the last service For this service system to work it is of outmost importance that the right engine oil is used 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 indicator It is important to reset the service indicator in order to opt
58. system will come on e When the ignition is switched ON and or the ON OFF control is pressed ON OFF control The audio system will be switched off e When the ON OFF control is pressed e When the ignition key is removed e One hour after the ignition was switched OFF if the ignition key has not been removed e 1 hour after the audio system has been switched on if the key is not in the ignition switch Audio settings Volume Turn the ON OFF control until the desired volume is obtained Tone controls Tone and speaker settings Manual tone and speaker settings 1 Press the tone control to open the menu for tone and speaker settings 2 Press the pushbutton under the desired tone speaker setting 3 Adjust the selected setting by turning the tone control The selected settings can also be adjusted by pressing the SEEK FWD or REV button Centring tone and speaker settings Hold the tone control depressed until a chime sounds to centre all tone and speaker settings Automatic tone setting You can choose to automatically adapt tone setting Auto EQ Equalizer to the tuned station or disc being played 1 Press the tone control to open the menu for tone settings 2 Press the pushbutton under the menu option Auto EQ label 3 Press the pushbutton under the desired tone setting 4 The tone settings menu automatically returns to the previous menu within 5 seconds
59. the seat cushions when these are raised back up Make sure that the backrest is locked when it is restored to an upright position Check that the back rest release button 3 is flush with the surround before entering the rear seat This indi cates that the backrest is locked Interior equipment and trunk 131 Place heavy items closest to the backrest and stow smaller and lighter items on top Never overload the cargo net If the elastic breaks this may cause personal injury Do not use acargo net that shows signs of wear 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 132 IB461 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 Do not exceed the load capacity of the car as this will alter its handling characteristics see page 260 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 130 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 Outer safety belt hooked ont
60. the EJ switch on the center console This switch is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside using the remote control The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door If the car is left with the doors open the inte rior lighting and the courtesy lights in the doors will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent a drain on the bat tery In such cases the electrically operated seats will not function 46 Security The remote control also works from inside the car Therefore hold the key in such a way that the buttons are not unintention ally pressed when the key is turned or inserted or removed from the ignition switch Otherwise the doors may be unintention ally locked or the tailgate unlocked On Sedan models the trunk may even be opened Having the doors locked when you are driving will reduce the likelihood of e Passengers especially children opening doors and falling out of the car e Intruders entering the car when it is moving slowly or at a standstill However you must also remember that locked doors can hamper rescuers in the event of a crash 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 a work shop to have the system checked and repaired We recommend that you contact an a
61. 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 44 LOCK position Engage reverse and turn the key to LOCK Automatic transmission select P The gear lever is locked This is the only position in which the key can be removed The parking lights hazard warning lights and interior lighting all work OFF position Gear lever no longer locked Certain electrical circuits operational ON position All electrical circuits working Do not leave the key in the ON position when the engine is not running Turn the key to OFF to switch off the electrical circuits In the ON position certain warning and indicator lights come on as a check and they normally are extinguished after about 3 seconds ST starter position The starter operates when the key is turned to this position When released the key will spring back to the ON position If the engine fails to start the key must first be turned back to the position between OFF and LOCK before the starter can be operated again When the starter motor is running several electrical circuits are disconnected to facilitate starting
62. underside of the car also needs wash ing regularly and this should be done extra thoroughly at the end of winter Clean the underside of the car by hand if the car is usu ally washed in an automatic car wash with out special facilities for underbody cleaning Never wash or leave the car to dry in the sun but wipe it dry with a chamois leather immediately after washing to avoid smears and streaks Clean the window glass inside and out using a high quality window cleaner This is partic ularly important when the car is new as upholstery and trim have a tendency to sweat a little at first Keep the glass well cleaned as this helps to prevent misting 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 per formance 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 Waxing and polishing Other than in exceptional cases do not use abrasive polishes containing a cutting agent on anew car Always wash the car thor oughly 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 h
63. which button was pushed When the ignition is ON the panic function cannot be activated security 53 Overview of functions Battery for key The battery for the key will normally have a life of Locking Hazard warning lights flash once 4 years When the battery needs changing activation The LED will come on for 10 seconds Remote control battery low Replace battery Unlocking Hazard warning lights flash twice will appear on the Saab Information Display deactivation The LED will come on for two seconds SID a We recommend that you contact an authorized Unlocking Hazard warning lights flash three times Saab dealer deactivation of The LED will flash three times per second for l trunklid tailgate 10 seconds Car battery If the battery is disconnected while the alarm is alarm 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 system in the normal way unlocking Alarm signals may differ between model variants for different countries Some of the car alarm functions can be reprogrammed con sult your Saab dealer for further details see page 272 The range of the key is normally 5 10 yds 5 10 metres although it can be substantially more than this in ideal conditions range can vary greatly depending on the position of the car a
64. 23 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 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 132 and 136 The spare tire together with the jack front towrope attachment eye and toolkit is stowed away underneath the luggage com partment floor 238 Car care and technical information Driving considerations with compact spare wheel tire fitted e Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h as the tire can overheat and adversely affect the handling of the car e Tire pressure refer to page 269 e The spare wheel or punctured tire must be stowed under the trunk floor and secured in place with the retaining nut The following should be observed when the compact spare wheel 1115 70 R16 is fitted The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the wheel Do not drive further than necessary with the compact spare fitted the maximum life of the wheel is only just over 2000 miles 3 500 km Refit the standard tire as soon as possi ble Important considerations when driving with a compact spare tire The car s ground clearance i
65. 39 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 40 Safety 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 actuated in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash which means of course that it pro vides no protection in minor frontal crashes major rear end or side on crashes or if the car rolls over The safety belts help reduce the chance of the car occupants from being thrown around and injured 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 pe
66. 6 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 257 amp Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories 254 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 service manuals and parts and technical service bulletins from Saab and are able through their franchise agreement to attend Saab service schools obtain Saab special tools and technical assistance and pur chase original equipment service and replacement parts Today s complex automobiles should only be entrusted to the most knowledgeable service professionals A Saab dealer is your best choice Customer Assistance and Information Service intervals A time for service message will illuminate on the Saab Instrument Display SID when the car is due for regular maintenance Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every service p
67. 880 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 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
68. ABLE 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 e 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 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 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 4 Using socket wrench in tool kit loosen wheel bolts one half turn Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel 6 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts 3 Crank jack so that vehicle begins to lift 5 Raise vehicle so that tire clears ground Jack e Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains
69. Always check the coolant level before starting ajourney The level should be just below the MAX mark At the end of a journey if the engine has worked hard allow it to idle for two or three minutes before switching it off If the needle on the temperature gauge enters the red zone 1 Bring the car to a standstill but leave the engine running Do not remove the cap on the expansion tank even if the tank is empty If the needle on the temperature gauge continues to rise while the engine is idling switch off the engine 176 Starting and driving 2 Wait until the needle has dropped back Towing a trailer 3 Trailer hitch attachment to indicate normal temperature roughly midway in the white zone before stop ping the engine If the coolant needs top ping up unscrew the cap on expansion tank carefully Top up as necessary ideally with a 50 50 mixture of Saab approved coolant and water If only water is available use that but remember to have the coolant mixture checked as soon as possible 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 e 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 a workshop We rec ommend that you contact an a
70. 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 have a considerable effect on these characteris tics see also Driving with a load page 183 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 160 Use position D or L for steep descents NOTICE If the Automatic transmission fault indicator indicator GY comes on cease towing until the problem has been recti fied starting and driving 1 79 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 e Check and if necessary adjust the tire pressure of the car and camper or trailer e Make sure all wheel bolts are properly tightened e Make sure that the equipment joining the car and camper or trailer is properly secured 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 e Check all bulbs e Check the car and camper or trailer brakes e Make sure t
71. Driving in hot weather 175 Driving with a load 183 E EDR Event Data Recorders 257 ESP 165 Electric heating of rear seat 87 Electric windows 115 Electrical system technical data _____ 265 Electronic Stability Program ESP __ 165 Electronic starting interlock Emergency operation of moonroof __ Emission control systems Engine bay Engine bay cleaning Engine number Engine oil grade Engine description Engine technical data Engine temperature gauge Engine oil level checking Error codes Audio System Event Data Recorders EDR Expansion tank coolant Filling a portable fuel container Flat spots tires Fluid level automatic transmission __ Folding the parcel shelf 9 5 SportCombi Folding the rear seat 9 5 Sedan _ 49 124 194 193 245 2 0 263 196 262 65 196 112 20 198 150 22 198 134 130 Folding the rear seat 9 5 SportCombi 133 Frequency band 93 Frequently asked questions on airbag 40 Front fog lights Frost warning Fuel Fuel consumption Fuel container Fuel gauge Fuel grade Fuel information Fuse box under hood Fuse panel Fuses G Garage door opener Gearbox number Gearbox oil checking Gearbox technical data General functions Glove compartment H Handbrake Hazard warning lights Head restraint Headlight flasher Headlights Heated front seats Hood Horn 65 262 150 223 219 219 118 2 0 198 266 105 127 If a tire goes fl
72. Main relay engine management system Fuel pump Ignition switch Rear window door mirrors heating Car care and technical information 223 J K Starter relay L1 Limp home function L2 C31C6JC9 12 15 Az C4IC7 C10 13 C16 C5 J 8 C11 14 17 Fuse box under hood Fuses Amp Function 40 Radiator fan high speed 40 ABS ESP 30 ABS ESP 7 5 Load angle sensor cars with xenon headlights 15 Heater 10 A C car alarm siren 15 Bulb test OO C N or W PM 20 Headlight washers 224 Car care and technical information 10 15 Highbeam headlight left Relays 11 15 Low beam headlight left Function 12 15 High beam headlight right 1 Bulb test head light high 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 SportCombi 16 20 Wiper rear 5 17 15 Horn 6 18 S 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 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
73. 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 We recommend that you contact an autho rized Saab dealer for checking and rectifica tion 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 143 Starting and driving Starting the engine e When starting the engine Sit down in the driver s seat Depress the clutch pedal fully If the gear lever is notin the neutral position the clutch pedal must be fully depressed or the car will jump for wards or backwards which may cause a crash Never start the car from outside the vehicle e g through a wound down window This could
74. P3 file in the current MP3 folder or playlist The MP3 file number appears in the display If the current MP3 file has played for at least 10 seconds you can start the MP3 file from the beginning by pressing SEEK arrow left If you press SEEK arrow right while the last MP3 file in a folder or playlist is playing the first MP3 file of the folder or playlist will play If you press SEEK arrow left while the first MP3 file in a folder or playlist is playing the last MP3 file of the folder or playlist will play The same function applies to arrow up and arrow down on the steering wheel Selecting changing MP3 folder e Press the left pushbutton under the Folder symbol to play the first MP3 file in the pre ceding MP3 folder on the disc e Press the right pushbutton under the Folder symbol to play the first MP3 file of the next MP3 folder on the disc Rapid playing an MP3 file To rapid play the current MP3 file hold REV or FWD depressed Release the button to stop rapid play and return to normal play back Random playback of MP3 files You can allow the MP3 player to randomly select MP3 files i e not to play the files in numerical order e For random playback of MP3 files press the pushbutton under the menu option RDM e To resume playing MP3 files in numerical order press the pushbutton under the menu option RDM again Random playback of MP3 files Playback orde
75. PORT mode HHA 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 160 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 156 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 transmission the car will remain in 5th gear when D is selected making it very sluggish To overcome this select posi tion Lto prevent unnecessary wear on the transmission The transmission then starts in 2nd gear When the car is moving you can select position D When the indicator light is on the car must not be driven with a trailer attached Indicator ESP The ESP indicator light is located in the t
76. Shadow effect Because FM radio waves travel in straight lines from the transmitter a shadow effect can occur when tall buildings or hills obstruct the propagation path from the transmitter to the car Cross modulation If the radio is tuned to a weak transmitter in the vicinity of a stronger one the car s antennas will receive signals from both Such interference is apparent when the unwanted broadcast can be heard faintly in the background Radio waves FM AM FM radio waves radiate in straight lines from the transmitter Because such waves do not follow the curvature of the Earth their strength becomes weaker the further they travel That is why a large number of trans mitters is needed to provide good reception AM waves on the other hand are reflected off the ionosphere thus greatly extending their range Saab 9 5 Audio System 111 Sources of FM interference Interference to FM reception can be caused by the electrical systems in other vehicles particularly if the signal from the transmitter is weak Sources of AM interference AM reception is prone to interference e g from electrical systems in other vehicles high tension power lines and lightning 112 Saab 9 5 Audio System Error codes NOTICE Proceed with care if rectifying a fault If in doubt contact a workshop We recom mend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer The audio system has a built in diagnostics function If a fault
77. Tailgate bulbs 9 5 SportCombi 1 Turn the lock a quarter turn 909 witha screwdriver or the ignition key 2 Open and remove the cover 3 Remove the bulb holder by pressing the plastic lug to the side 4 Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise 5 Change the bulb 6 Check that the new bulb is working Reassembly 1 Place the two hinges in the recess in the tailgate 2 Then push the hinges into the recess and close the cover 3 Turn the lock a quarter turn Car care and technical information 215 216 Car care and technical information License plate light The lens is not screwed in place It is held in place with snaps 1 One of the short sides of the lens con tains a recess for a small screwdriver Insert a screwdriver and prise out the lens 2 Fit the new bulb 3 When refitting the lens the short side without the screwdriver recess should be inserted first Side direction indicators 1 Slide the lamp fitting forward and pull out the back 2 Remove the bulb 3 Change the bulb On refitting make sure that the spring in the lamp fitting engages the edge of the open ing in the body panel 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 refi
78. The system is re engaged in the same way The system is also always activated when the ignition key is turned to ON Pressing a SID button briefly will not disen gage the system the display will simply show the previously selected function 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 a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer Starting anddriving 171 172 Starting and driving Economical motoring Factors affecting fuel consumption Fuel consumption is greatly affected by the general driving conditions the way in which the car is driven and at what speeds the weather the state of the road the condition of the car etc Breaking in Fuel consumption may be somewhat higher during the break in period the first 3 000 4 000 miles 5 000 7 000 km than stated Weather conditions Fuel consumption can be as much as 10 lower in Summer than in winte
79. Top up as necessary with DOT 4 fluid Do not use DOT 5 brake fluid 200 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 the amount of brake fluid required with new brake pads If the fall in fluid level is moderate due to normal brake pad wear topping up is not necessary Changing of the brake fluid should be carried out by a workshop We recom mend that you contact 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 a workshop We recommend that you contact 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 fr
80. achometer 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 and safety but must not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to drive at or maintain a higher rate of soeed The same precautions for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must still be applied see page 165 A Mame 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 165 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 165 Instruments and controls 63 64 Instruments and controls 1 Cars with automatic transmission Autochecking of lights main instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should come on when the
81. ack negative lead to the negative terminal 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 Battery Correct position for battery clamp 204 Car care and technical information Drive belts J N WARNING e Keep 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 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 crank shaft 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 59 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 cleaner This is particularly important if the car has been through an automatic car wash as these sometimes leave a wax coating on the windshield If wiper perfo
82. ada The speedometer dis plays the speed of the car in kilometres per hour 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 61 Use the Saab Information display SID to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel see page 68 Instruments and controls 65 Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper ature of the coolant The needle should be in the middle of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature If the needle approaches the red zone which can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load drive inthe highest gear possible keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down 66 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 223 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 wil
83. al 5 speed Automatic 5 speed A O m gt o 6 identification codes for certain chassis details 8 Engine variant 9 Check digit 10 Model year 11 Factory 12 Serial number Specifications 271 10 11 12 6 3 045842 G 2 3Turbo 0 9 X 6 2006 3 Trollhattan 000001 999999 2 2 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 We recommend that you contact an autho rized Saab dealer for further information Car alarm central locking system e The number of blinks when locking unlocking e Automatic locking of the trunk when the car SportCombi is driven 1 to 8 mph 2 14 km h YES or NO Preclude the unlocking of the trunk while the car SportCombi is driven YES or NO Automatic locking of the trunk Sport Combi after 1 second 4 minutes if it has not been opened YES or NO Automatic locking of the trunk Sport Combi when it is closed YES or NO Automatic locking of all doors when the car is driven above 7 5 mph 12 km h YES or NO Saab Information Display e Outdoor temperature display can be adjusted Miscellaneous Select the on time for heated rear seat Additional sweep of the wipers after wind shield washer function ON or OFF Courtesy Headlight Feature on time can vary from 20 to 50 seconds Night
84. al 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 a workshop We recom mend that you contact 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 Car care and technical information 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 24 Maintenance e The drive belt for the compressor should be inspected under the regular service program e Clean dirt and insects away from the con denser and radiator to prevent clogging When washing the car use the hose to spray the radiator and condenser located forward of the radiator from both sides both from the front of the car and from inside the engine bay Do n
85. ali brated Calibration is started manually as follows 1 Start the engine 2 Press and at the same time When manual calibration starts ACC CALABRATION STARTED appears in SID Calibration takes approx 30 seconds Useful tips before taking the car to a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorised Saab workshop e Ifthe battery has been disconnected or has run flat the system will need to be recalibrated See Calibration above If front seat heating and or rear window heating do not function satisfactorily see Adaptation of ACC on page 85 Condensation water 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 more condensation water will form Formation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditions 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 humidity or when passengers are perspir ing heavily or wearing wet clothes The following measures are recommended if such problems should occur 1 Select AUTO and 21 C for both temper ature zones 2 Select
86. allowed in some countries If winter tires are fitted the same type must be fitted on all wheels Your Saab dealer will be pleased to advise you on the best tires for your car Remember that tires age It may therefore be necessary to change them before they reach the legal wear limit as they gradually lose their friction properties The best response if the car gets into a front wheel skid is to freewheel manual gearbox only i e disengage the clutch so that the wheels are neither driven or retarded by the engine If the car has automatic transmission ease up on the accelerator and steer carefully in the desired direction In arear wheel skid steer in the same direc tion that the rear of the car is moving Tire chains If you want to fit tire chains where legally permitted they should only be fitted to the tires recommended under Specifications see page 268 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 268 for information on allowable wheel dimensions for the fitting of tire chains Starting and driving 175 Driving in hot weather e
87. 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 Contact an 7 Plug in the connector Shee 8 Fit the cover if a Xenon headlight requires replacement 210 Car care and technical information Front direction indicator Direction indicator bulb replacement should be carried out by a workshop We recommend that you contact an author ized Saab dealer Parking light bulb Front fog lights Parking light bulb Front fog lights The parking light bulb is situated in the lower edge of the lamp housing WARNING The bulb holder has been extended to facil itate replacement Never crawl under acar that is supported 1 Pull the extended bulb holder straight only by a jack Always use axle stands out Refer to the information on jacks on page 2 Change the bulb 939 3 Make sure that the O ring is correctly positioned so as to seal against the lamp 1 From under the front bumper grip the housing bulb holder and twist counterclockwise When the bulb holder is slid in it does not matter which direction the bulb 2 es me ad holder grip is held 3 Change the bulb Refit in the reverse order Car care and technical information 211 Rear light cluster 9 5 Sedan
88. and undercoating by stones gravel and minor crashes immediately exposes metal to air and moisture Road salts used for de icing will collect on the bottom of the car and promote rusting Areas of the coun try with high humidity have great potential for rust problems especially where salt is used on roads or there is moist sea air Industrial pollution fallout may also damage paint and promote rusting Preventive maintenance The following procedures are necessary to help protect against rusting Refer also to the terms and conditions of the Sheet Metal Coverage described in the warranty book let 1 Wash the car frequently and wax at least twice a year Under adverse con ditions where there is a rapid buildup of dirt sand or road salt wash your car at least once a week After extreme expo sure to salted snow or slush evidenced by a white film on the car wash the car immediately Frequent washing will pre vent paint damage from acid rain and other airborne contaminants such as tree sap and bird droppings If any of these contaminants are noticed on the car the finish should be washed immedi ately 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 a
89. antity 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 How ever every major car salvage yard in each market will receive details from Saab of how the highest percentage of materials can be reclaimed 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 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 properly prepared as follows e The vehicle shall
90. ard or back trol forward or back ment of the lumbar support The backrest should be upright during driving so that the safety belt airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash and in particular a rear end collision 20 Safety Memory driver s seat In certain models the driver s seat is equipped 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 116 Head restraint e Adjust the head restraint so that your head is optimally supported and the center of the head rest
91. 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 37 AIRBAG warning light e If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly See page 61 The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash 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 38 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 T
92. argo 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 234 236 Car care and technical information Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s label 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 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 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calcu lated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be trans ferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehi cle Winter tires Winter Snow tires are recommended for winter climates where the majority of your driving will be done on sn
93. arking lights A 40 OF Direction indicators Hazard warning lights Front fog lights Rear fog light s amp 9 OQ Windshield wipers Windshield washers Defroster Rear window heating Ventilation fan E B O Daaa Ta Coolant temperature Battery charging Foot brake Coolant level Engine oil pressure ABS brakes Radiator fan BS 10 This page has been left blank Safety 11 Safety Seats 18 Head restraint 21 Safety belts 12 Child safety 22 Airbag 29 E Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories 12 Safety 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 22 e Check that the locking tongue is prop erly locked in the belt lock 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 i
94. arm being triggered inadvertently make sure that anyone else using the car is famil iar with how both the car alarm and the lock ing system work If the alarm is tripped the direction indica tors are flashing and the horn is on itcan be turned off by unlocking the car using the ri button Activating the car alarm The car alarm cannot be activated if the driver s door is open or if the ignition switch is in ON 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 51 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
95. armed 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 starter again to give the battery time to recover 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 3 Start the engine Let the ignition key spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly at very low temperatures you may need to run the starter for up to 25 seconds Wait 20 30 seconds before running the starter again to give the batte
96. at Ignition switch Immobilizer Indicator and warning lights Indicator lights Information about fuel 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 231 142 49 58 58 150 75 57 113 124 116 240 44 271 142 23 232 Leather upholstery care of 243 Light horn 73 Light switches 73 Loading MP3 discs 102 Loading your vehicle 234 Luggage compartment lighting 125 M MP3 player 102 Main instrument panel 58 Main dipped beam 73 Maintenance schedule 254 Maintenance A C system 246 Manual gearbox technical data ___ 266 Maxi fuses 220 Milometer 64 Moonroof 123 Motoring abroad 249 Multipath propagation 109 N New tires buying 228 Night Panel 72 O Oil capacity engine 262 Oil change engine 197 Index Oil specification Outdoor temperature Owner assistance P Paintwork touching in Parcel shelf folding Parking Assistance Parking lights Plates and labels Poly V belt Portable fuel container Portable player Power steering Power steering fluid Premium Pressure gauge Prestige Programme type ALARM Q Quality grading tires Questions on function of airbag R RDS time Radiator fan 275 262 2595 245 134 170 2 0 204 150 104 201 201 107 66 107 99 229 40 106 204 2 6 Index Radio
97. 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 sup port 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 239 The jack should be stored correctly under the carpeting in the trunk If it lies loose in the car it could thrown for ward and cause personal injury in the event of a crash or if the car rolls over Grit salt and rust can clog the inner threads of the wheel bolts ifthe 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 240 Car care and technical information
98. ates air distribution and recircula tion status Temperature however can be adjusted on the passenger side Settings when LO is selected e Maximum cooling A C compressor will run even if AC OFF manually selected before Air distribution through panel vents e Fan maximum speed Recirculation ON 82 Instruments and controls Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings If a manual function is selected it will be locked in but other functions will be controlled automatically The selected temperature is always maintained automatically Temperature air distribution fan speed and recircu lation will be controlled automatically Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual selections The ACC system is in AUTO mode when the engine is started A C compressor OFF No cooling of inlet air Temperature air distribution and fan speed still under automatic control Turn the fan control anticlockwise until OFF lights up ACC system OFF Fan OFF A C compressor OFF Air distribution selections locked in current settings Recirculation can be selected manually Heating and ventilation of the front seats is deac tivated Pressing the AUTO button will put the system into automatic mode Reactivation by turning the fan control clockwise one click causes the system to resume any manual selec tions The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled manually Deactivate the
99. ation Volume adjust The tone control is used to Setup menu adjust tone and speaker set tings change CD track or MP3 file and manual adjust radio frequency p 3 4 2 z Ji Scroll among preset pages The menu option in the display is selected with the corre sponding pushbutton directly underneath No function on U S CA cars Select XM program type when the radio is in the XM 3 mode Cars with CD changer 8 insert CD or MP3 disc or discs Cars without CD changer set time and date Eject CD or MP3 disc Activate radio and change fre quency band AM FM and XM sp Auto tuning down and change track file going back in order of play on CD or MP3 disc Auto tuning up and change track file forward in order of play on CD or MP3 disc Manual tuning and rapid play back for a track file on a CD or MP3 disc Manual tuning and rapid play forward for a track file ona CD or MP3 disc Activate CD media or portable player we es saab 9 5 Audio System 91 Steering wheel controls arrow up arrow down change preset for radio stations change track on CD or MP3 player Seek UP auto tuning up select next track on CD or MP3 disc Activate radio station scan SRC press to switch between AM FM XM CD MP3 CD changer or portable player VOL adjust volume 92 Saab 9 5 Audio System Switching the audio system On Off The audio
100. attached to its anchor points the restraint will not be able to protect the child cor rectly In a crash the child could be seri ously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchor points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual J N WARNING Child top tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult safety belts 24 Safety Lower anchor and top tether anchor loca tions Location of lower anchors Rigid 2 point lower attachment with top Semi rigid 2 point lower attachment with tether top tether Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 2 on af 9 5 SportCombi Before installation please read through these instructions and the child restraint installation instructions 1 The top tether anchor is located on the cargo floor by the rear seat backrest s lower part see picture To access the top tether anchor unlock the rear seat backrest see page 133 for detailed instructions and fold it slightly forward Note Backrest only not the seat cush ion The top tether anchor is originally rotated downwards To use it ithas to be rotated upwards see arrow in picture Use the t
101. attery 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 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
102. before easing it into reverse Towing Towing of cars with manual transmission see page 185 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 selected The car must be at a standstill before P Ror Nis selected You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of P If the car is still moving when a drive 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 153 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 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 154 Starting and driving IB3853 Selector lever ind
103. calculated arrival time will then appear next to the distance SID calculates arrival time using the set dis tance and average vehicle speed The values are updated during the trip If you take a break this time is added to the previously calculated arrival time After the distance to destination has decreased to zero 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 for the Dist function Example 100 km is set for the Dist func tion Once the countdown has reached 0 km the Dist function will act as a trip meter beginning at 100 km Alarm 1 Select Alarm with the i SET button 2 Hold i SET depressed until a chime sounds Briefly press the i SET button if you do not wish to change the alarm time If you wish to change the alarm time press a or q End with a brief press on the i SET button ON appears to the right of the alarm time to indicate that the alarm will go off at the set time When the alarm sounds it can be deacti vated with CLR Instruments and controls 69 Activating speed warning 1 Select Speed W with the i SET button 2 Hold i SET depressed until a chime sounds Briefly press the i SET button if you do not wish to change speed If you wish to change speed press or Q End with a brief press on the i SET but ton ON appears to the right of the speed if a warning will sound when vehicle speed
104. ccessory from your Saab dealer A storage space for this is pro vided adjacent to the toolkit and jack under the panel in the luggage compartment Fuses To avoid the risk of short circuiting and or fire breaking out in the electrical system the following advice should be heeded e Always consult a workshop before modifying or adding any electrical equipment We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer Failure to do so can result in the elec trical system being damaged Never replace a fuse with one having a higher lower rating than specified see page 221 The color of the fuse indicates its amperage If the same fuse blows repeatedly have the electrical system checked by a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer If a MAXI fuse blows it means that there is a major fault in the electrical system Have the car checked by a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer Car care and technical information 219 Sound fuse Blown fuse The fuses are housed in two fuse panels one at the end of the instrument panel on the driver s side and one under the hood To check if a fuse has blown first remove it from the panel see below If the filament is broken the fuse has blown A special tool for removing fuses is provided at the bottom of the fuse panel at the end of the instrument panel Simply push the tool onto the fuse squeeze and remove the fu
105. ck door lighting parking assistant SID Audio System CD changer Heating rear seat moonroof remote control receiver Electrically adjusted passenger seat Automatic transmission Audio System amplifier Ignition system engine Fuel pump DICE direction indicators OnStar Engine management system main instrument DICE TWICE Door mirror heating rear window heating OnStar Telematics ACC interior lighting rear fog light high beam flasher Audio System rear view mirror load angle sensor navigation Cruise Control Interior fan Central locking navigation door mirror memory Main light switch Electrically adjustable driver s seat 222 26 2 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Car care and technical information 7 5 Driver seat memory mirrors memory moonroof parking assistant seatbelt reminder ACC 10 Engine management system SID main instrument 7 5 Airbag 7 5 ABS ESP 7 5 Starter motor transmission control module cars with automatic transmission 7 5 Cruise control water valve fog lights front rain sensor amp 7 5 Direction indicator switch 30 12 volt socket cigarette lighter front rear 15 Daytime running light 30 Electric windows left 30 Windshield wipers 30 Electric heating front seats 20 Limp home solenoid Relay panel under instrument panel Function Electric heating of rear seat
106. cushions when these are raised back up e Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car During sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and luggage compartments can climb to 158 176 F 70 80 C Small chil dren are very susceptible to heat stroke Parcel shelf 9 5 SportCombi Fold the parcel shelf as follows 1 Press the rear edge of the shelf downwards and forwards 2 Continue pressing the folded section forward until it is folded over the front section Extend the parcel shelf as follows 1 Hold the rear edge of the shelf and pull it back 2 The shelf rests on a track located beneath the rear side windows Make sure that the rear corner fits in the recess Otherwise it will not lie flat Alternative location of the parcel shelf if this is removed e Folded up on the floor at the rear of the luggage compartment e On its end on the floor behind the front seat backrest Folding the narrow section of the backrest The folding is facilitated if the front seat is not too far back 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the down position For height adjustment refer to page 21 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 seat
107. d 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 released into the atmosphere The hydro carbons are absorbed in a evaporative emission canister When the engine is sub sequently started the evaporative emission canister is gradually purged as air is sucked into it through a shut off valve The hydro carbon air mixture passes through the evap canister purge valve and into the engine where it is burned When refueling make sure you screw the filler cap on and keep turning until it has clicked at least 3 times Otherwise it is pos sible for the CHECK ENGINE light to illumi nate Refueling see page 148 196 Engine The 2 3 liter model is a transverse 4 cylin der in line engine with twin overhead cam shafts and 4 valves per cylinder This engine is equipped with balance shafts that reduce engine vibration to a minimum The balance shafts are chain driven and rotate at twice the speed of the crankshaft They produce forces and torques that are opposed to those generated by the pistons and connecting rods an effect that occurs twice for each revolution of the engine Engine noise is also reduced as the counter rotating shafts counteract the vibra tion from the moving parts of the engine The transmission located on the right viewed from the front is integrated with the engine All models have front whee
108. d device Note To program the remaining two but tons begin with Programming step three Do not repeat step two 120 Gate Operator Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for the garage opener to pick up the signal during programming 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 Continue to press and hold the button while you press and release every two sec onds 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 rap idly Proceed with Programming step five to complete 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 Interior equipment and trunk Reprogramming a single button To program a
109. d 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 geta 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 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 ind
110. d under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcy clopentadienyl manganese tricarbony 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 151 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 152 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 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
111. daptive 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 required Automatic transmission fault indicator appears on main instrument panel see page 156 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 higher engine speeds than in Normal mode in other words the transmission will change up later and change down earlier for the same throt tle accelerator position The Sport mode will be deselected if The S button is pressed The selector lever is moved to position RR M or L The engine is switched off Automatic transmission fault indicator appears on main instrument panel see page 156 Cruise control e Do not use the Cruise control system on wet or icy roads in dense traffic or on winding roads e Set the control to OFF when you do not want to use the system to prevent the system being activated inadvert ently For safety reasons brake system func tion the brakes must be applied once when the engine has started before the cruise control system can be activated The sys
112. do not have to contact a work shop If the fuse blows again as soon as the Shift Lock feature is activated you should contact a workshop We recommend that you con tact an authorized Saab dealer 155 Starting and driving ZAN ap ap co 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 asmall tool such as a screwdriver and push the lever see picture down wards so that the detent button can be pressed approx 10 mm 4 Move the selector out of position P to N 5 Remove the tool 6 Release the parking brake if the car is to be moved immediately otherwise keep it applied 156 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 62 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 intermittent the transmission will operate as normal despite the fault indicator being on Have the car checked at a workshop We recom mend that you contact an autho
113. down hard without letting up do not pump the pedal declutching simulta neously and steer the car to safety Starting and driving 163 ABS antilock braking system modulates the brake pressure to the respective wheels Wheel sensors detect if a wheel is about to lock and the control module reduces the pressure to that wheel and then increases it once more until the tendency is detected again The brake system is equipped with an Elec tronic Brake force Distribution device EBD which distributes the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels in such a way as to achieve optimum braking perfor mance irrespective of the car s speed and load 164 The ABS system has a built in diagnostic function which will switch on the Anti lock brake warning light if a fault is detected in the system see page 60 The ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel or on snow or ice but because the wheels cannot lock up 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 When the system is operating the brake pedal will pulsate gently and the system will make a ticking noise Braking with ABS evasiv
114. downhill is less than the additional amount required to climb the hill J N WARNING Never switch the engine off while driving as the effect of the brakes and power steering will be greatly reduced 174 Starting and driving Engine block heater 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 58 68 F 15 20 C The warmer itis outside the shorter the time the engine heater needs to be connected Longer than 1 5 hours is unnecessary If the car is equipped with a removable electrical cabin heater that is not in use this should be stored in the luggage compart ment 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 freez
115. dried before a fresh 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 249 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 before hand Make sure that the engine is in good con dition Check that no oil or gasoline leaks out of the engine or gearbox transmission Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels Check also for leaks Inspect the Poly V belt and replace 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 Check for the presence of the tool kit and the jack in the car 250 Recovery and or recycling of automotive materials A typical car consists of metals 65 75 plastics 10 15 rubber 5 and small quantities of glass wood paper and tex tiles 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 qu
116. 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 e Match the speed and driving style 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 An 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 260 Driving with the trunk lid tailgate open see page 185 Cargo tie down eye mounted on the lon gitudinal rails On the floor of the luggage compartment there may be two longitudinal aluminium rails CargoTracks where accessory cargo tie down eye can be mounted Fitting a lashing eye 1 Hold it between your forefinger and middle finger with the ring up 2 Press down the spring centre section with your thumb 3 Insert the centre section into one of the h
117. e 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 equipped with halogen lamps record this distance Subtract 3 inches if the vehicle is equipped with xenon lamps record this distance 252 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 aim ing Covering a headlight may cause excessive heat build up which may cause l n damage to the adi Vertical aiming device Aiming marker on headlight lens 6 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the horizontal cut off of the headlight is aligned with the horizontal line on the wall Horizontal line on wall or other flat surface l Correctly adjusted low beam IB1954 Customer Assistance and Information 253 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule 254 Owner assistance 255 Reporting Safety Defects U S A 256 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government 25
118. 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 6 Poser la roue de secours et serrer les boulons de fa on ce que la enough so wheel is not loose 7 Lower vehicle Tighten wheel bolts in roue ne soit pas l che a crisscross sequence 7 Abaisser le v hicule Serrer les park seme J 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be changed See illustration 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 Saab Aute bile AB 12 793 144 boulons de roue en croix J Ne EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS e Children can be killed or seriously injured by the air bag 6373 e The back seat is the safest place for children oo WAY h Never put a rear facing child seat in the front NIY W ee e Always use seat belts and child restraints YA aa e See owner s manual for more information about s air bags 6 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose 7 Lower vehicle Tighten wheel bolts in a criss cross sequence MEME AVEC DES SACS GONFLABLES INTELLIGENTS e Les enfants peuvent tre tu s ou gravement bless s par le sac gonflable e Le si g
119. e and technical information Make sure tires with Tire Pressure Monitors are fitted as replacement tires on cars with this system J N 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 cool ing speedometer or odometer calibra tion headlamp aim bumper height vehi cle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a wheel on page 239 J N 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 alt 235 45 R17 size tires don t use tire chains there s not enough clearance Tire chains
120. e arri re est l endroit le plus s r pour les enfants e Ne jamais placer a l avant un dispositif de protection pour enfant faisant face a l arriere e Toujours utiliser les ceintures de s curit et les ensembles de retenue pour enfant Voir le Guide du propri taire C1 pour plus d information propos des sacs gonflables WARNING EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS e Children can be killed or seriously injured by the air bag e The back seatis the safest place for children e Never put a rear facing child seat in the front e Always use seat belts and child restraints From model year 2005 Saab Automobile A8 12 758 609 Jack part No 12758610 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 gt EP OD No sparks flames or smoking Buckle up 4 Use protective e Airbag goggles ry Never place a oe of rear facing ee child seat in children hie seal Battery acid contains LO o 5 sulfuric acid Refer to the pm Leactivating Owner s a of rear window Manual switches Risk of Central explosive gas locking lock Central locking unlock Trunk lid tailgate opening JD Headlights Ddz P
121. e by 10 degrees the tire pressure will correspondingly increase or decrease by 10 kPa 2 psi 0 1 bar 2 0 Specifications Plates and labels When consulting your Saab dealer it may be necessary to quote the car s V I N engine and gearbox numbers 1 VLN number inside windshield 2 V I N label and certification label sao iG So ROBO Chass 3 Gearbox number 4 Engine number 5 Canada Label for tire pressure and color codes trim and body USA color codes trim and body can be found on the V I N label on the B pillar 6 Chassis number stamped on body 7 Vehicle Emission Control Information ICES NMB 002 VIN FD BY SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB CANADA SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB SAAB 9 3 00000000000000000 000 00 000000000000000000000000 000000000000000000000000 Region Country Manufacturer Product line Model series O Aa O N 6 Body version 7 Gearbox This vehicle may include mercury containing devices installed by the manufact HIGH INTE HEADLAMPS DISPLAY Remove devices before vehicle urer NSITY DISCHARGE o BACK LIGHTING COLOR position i 2 yd VIN Y S disposal Upon removal of devices please reuse recycle or dispose as hazardous waste BODY COLOR 000 TRIMCOLOR 000 12761317 Northern Europe Sweden Saab Automobile AB 9 5 9 5 Arc with driver s and passenger side airbags 9 5 Aero with driver s and passenger side airbags 4 door 5 door Manu
122. e 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 45 The antenna for the alarm system is located in the center console Allthe doors plus trunk lid tailgate and hood are monitored by microswitches Ifa 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 Remote control 1 Activate lock 2 Deactivate unlock 3 Unlock trunk tailgate Unlocking the tailgate 9 5 SportCombi Your Saab 9 5 is equipped with an Elec tronic starting interlock immobilizer see page 51 for details The car alarm is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked by the remote control During this ten second delay period the doors trunk lid tailgate and hood may still be opened without the alarm being trig gered The LED indicator on the instrument panel fascia will be on continuously during this period at the end of which it will start to flash once every other second Check to ensure that all the doors plus trunk lid tailgate and hood are closed prop erly 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 al
123. e car s speed is above 25 mph 40 km h 162 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 depressed e 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 front wheels incorporate pad wear indicators When the lining is down to 3 mm the
124. e 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 gas oline is detrimental to the catalyst and oxygen sensor and will seriously impair the function of the catalytic converter The catalytic converter is an emission con trol device incorporated in the car s exhaust system It consists of a metal canister with a honeycomb insert the cells of which have walls coated in a catalytic layer mixture of precious metals To ensure that the catalytic converter con tinues to function properly and also to avoid damage to the converter and its associated components the following points must be observed e Have the car serviced regularly in accor dance with the service program The fuel and ignition systems are particularly important in this context e Always be alert to any misfiring of the engine not running on all cylinders and any loss of power or performance At the first sign of a malfunction reduce speed and take the car to a workshop as soon as possible We recommend that you con tact an authorized Saab dealer Oxygen sensor controlled injection system 1 Engine control module 2 Oxygen sensor lambda probe 3 Catalytic converters e If the engine fails to start in very cold weather or ifthe battery is flat the car can b
125. e 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 selector 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 221 If the problem was cured by changing the fuse or battery you
126. e passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or not Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat Saab recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accom modate a rear facing child restraint A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys J N WARNING A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflat ing airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passen ger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Saab recommends that rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off Safety PASSENGER aE ON Passenger Airbag Status Indicator USA indicator shown Canada similar 33 34 Safety The passenger sensing syst
127. e push started manual gearbox only or started using jumper cables to a donor 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 witha workshop for advice We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer 147 e Never park the car on dry grass or other combustible material The catalytic con verter gets very hot and could therefore start a fire e Never drive off if the engine is misfiring e If you jump start the car when the engine is already up to normal temperature the engine must start to run on all cylinders Stop jump starting if the engine fails to start immediately 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 148 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 tank is nearly full and is m
128. e 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 would otherwise be more difficult to handle How the ESP system works The Electronic Stability Program can help to prevent the car from skidding by braking one or several wheels independently of the driver The engine output is then also reduced to prevent the driving wheels from spinning The car has sensors that measure wheel speed yaw acceleration lateral acceleration steering wheel position and braking pressure The values provided by these sensors are used to calculate the actual direction of the car If this direction does not agree with
129. e 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 fro zen Park the car in a warm place so that any ice that may have built up melts then add gasoline anti freeze when filling up the tank Condensation is caused by changes in the outdoor temperature or by the car being parked alternately ina garage and outside It is particularly important when the roads are slippery that the brakes and tires be in good condition e Check the anti freeze in the engine cool ant see page 198 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 68 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
130. ecommended 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 Use the i SET button to browse the func tions SID provides the following function Temp Outside temperature D T E Estimated range distance to empty fuel tank Fuel Average fuel consumption since function last reset Dist Distance to destination Trip meter Speed Average speed since function last reset Alarm Alarm function Speed W Speed warning 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 between 26 and 38 F 3 and 3 C SID buttons and display 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 Dist 1 Select Dist using the i SET button 2 Hold i SET depressed until a chime sounds and the selected function is marked 3 Set the distance using a or 4 End with a brief press on the i SET but ton The
131. ed 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 protecting the engine from harmful wear increasing deposits Approved engine oils All gasoline engines Fully synthetic engine oil approved against the GM LL A025 specification with viscosity SAE OW 30 or SAE OW 40 Oil used at or in between service must be approved against the engine s specified classification to render possible the usage of Saab Automobile AB specified service intervals For optimum performance Saab recommends the use of Saab Long Life Turbo Oil OW 30 or Mobil 1 OW 40 European Car for mula but other oils approved against the above specification and with proper SAE viscosity OW 30 or OW 40 may also be used 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 neglecting to meet above mentioned requirements Specifications 263 At your Saab dealers you can find Saab Genuine or Mobil engine oils Among those there are oils specially designed to meet your engines
132. ee page 233 Always contact an authorized Saab dealer if you wish to fit other wheels or tires than those fitted as standard Compact spare Wheel 4x 16 Tire T115 70 R16 Pressure 60 psi 420 kPa Maximum life 2 200 miles 3500 km Maximum speed 50 mph 80 km h Specifications 269 Lowest recommended tire pressure cold tires Tire size Load speed Front Rear Tire size Load speed Front Rear mph km h 1 kPa psi kPa psi mph km h 1 kPa psi kPa psi All season tires Winter tires 215 55 R16 93H 1 3 pers 0O 100 0 160 250 36 230 33 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 250 36 230 33 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 260 38 260 38 1 5 pers 100 160 290 42 270 39 225 45 R17 94Q 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 250 36 250 36 1 3 pers 0 120 0 190 240 35 240 35 4 5 pers O 120 0 190 240 35 240 85 235 45 R1794 Q 1 3 pers O 100 0 160 240 85 240 35 1 5 pers 120 190 280 41 280 41 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 260 38 260 38 Compact spare 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 surround ing 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 motorway driving and decrease as they cool When the temperature of the tires increase or decreas
133. el the scan and select the radio station being played at that instant saab 9 5 Audio System 93 Storing presets You can store up to 36 radio stations as pre sets by using the 6 pushbuttons under the display and the FAV button Press the FAV button to scroll through up to 6 pages with 6 presets per page Each page can contain a combination of AM FM and XM x stations Storing the current station as a preset To store the current station as a preset 1 Press the FAV button until you come to the preset page 1 6 at which the sta tion is to be stored 2 Hold the pushbutton depressed under the spot 1 36 at which the station is to be stored A chime will sound once the station is stored Preset stations 94 saab 9 5 Audio System Number of pages with preset stations To display the number of pages 1 6 with preset stations 1 Hold the FAV button depressed or press the MENU button and then press the pushbutton under the menu option FAV 1 6 Setup menu 2 Select the number of preset pages to be displayed by pressing the pushbutton under the menu option with the desired number of preset pages 1 6 Number of preset pages Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information With RDS the radio can do the following e Display radio sta
134. eling 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 anti freeze to the fuel a few time
135. elt clips which are located near the backrest see illustration 3 Raise the rear seat cushions by pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest 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 NOTICE 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 Safety belt located in its belt clip 133 134 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 Interior equipment and trunk 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
136. em is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if e the right front passenger seat is unoccu pied e the system determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat e the system determines that a small child is present in a forward facing child restraint the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat a right front passenger takes his her weight off of the seat for a period of time the right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person such as a child who has outgrown child restraints or if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passengers frontal air bag the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off If a child restraint has been installed Saab recommends that child restraints be secured in the rear seat and the on indica tor is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Installation of rear facing child restraints on page 28 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and
137. ends 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 Warn ing 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 229 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 temper ature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B andA represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for thi
138. er ature in the quickest possible way Note that selecting a higher or lower temperature than that desired will not speed up the process For the ACC system to be most effective all windows and moonroof should be closed Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet grille adjacent to the bottom edge of the windshield The air flows through a filter upstream of the ACC system before deliv ery to the cabin Cabin air is evacuated via openings in the rear parcel shelf and then through outlets on either side of the car behind the rear bumper AUTO a a eee co 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 Temperature setting RH side 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 PASSENGER olaa aiae ON S A 7 Instruments and controls 79 E e e 6 Recirculation ON OFF 7 Rear window heating ON OFF 8 A C compressor ON OFF 9 Ventilated front seats 10 Heated front seats To reduce the likelihood of misting on the insides of the windows the glass should be cleaned with a quality window cleaner How often this wil
139. er cables to start your Saab Follow the steps below to do it safely cle 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 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 near a 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 acc
140. es and the tread Cords may be made from steel or other rein forcing 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 225 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 alphanu meric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see Loading Your Vehicle on page 234 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 234 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 234 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 pr
141. essure 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 vehi cle capacity weight and production options weight Maximum Permissible Inflation Pres sure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated 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 234 Occupant Distribution Designated seat ing positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of a asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehi cle The side of the tire that contains a white wall bears white lettering or bears manufac turer brand and or model name molding on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Car care and technical information Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehi cle manufacturer s recommended tire infla tion pressure shown on the tire label see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 225 and Loading Your
142. estraint shall be firmly attached to the vehicle Child tether anchorages Saab 9 5 Sport Combi Make sure the child restraint anchorages are folded all the way up or down other wise it can obstruct locking the rear seat backrest 26 Safety Securing a Child Restraint 5 Raise the vehicle head restraint to its Designed for the LATCH highest position see page 21 for System detailed instructions y 6 If you are using a single tether route the a s tether under the vehicle head restraint y and attach the tether hook to the top Db tether anchor If you are using a dual tether route the tether around the vehi cle head restraint and attach the tether 9 5 Sedan hook to the top tether anchor Tighten Before installation please read through the top tether strap The child restraint these instructions and the child restraint instructions will show you how installation instructions 7 Push and pull the child restraint in differ 1 Find the lower anchors for the seating ent directions to be sure it is secured at Child teth l position you want to use The lower the lower anchors safety belt and the top ild tether anchorages in parcel shelf anchors are located where the bottom of tether anchor The child restraint shall Saab 9 5 Sedan the seatback meets the back of the seat be firmly attached to the vehicle cushion Above each lower anchor there is a label indicating its location see picture 2 Put the child restraint on
143. f the roof rail Center the roof carriers so that they pro trude equally on both sides Tighten the roof carriers by hand Ensure that the tightening knobs are upright once the roof carriers have been tightened Make sure the roof carriers are securely in place N 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 oncom ing vehicles Avoid driving at night if you have poor eye sight Night vision deteriorates 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 starting along journey Take a break every other hour Only eat light meals Heavy meals have a tendency to induce tiredness Starting and driving 183 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 132 The load should be such that the car s total weight or axle weight are not exceeded see page 260 Heavy loads mean that the car s center of gravity is further back As a result the car will sway more du
144. fected 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 unexpect edly To prevent the engine and transmission from becoming hotter than necessary select N for stops other than brief ones e g if stuck in a traf fic jam The normal drive position D is recommended for waiting at traffic lights Starting and driving 159 D The Drive position D is the position for normal motoring Gear changes between 1st and 5th will take place automatically the timing of which is determined by the throttle accelerator posi tion and the speed of the car After moving the selector lever to D pause to give the gear time to engage car starts to
145. g 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 Safety 31 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 32 Safety Front passenger seat ry Never secure a rear facing child seat in the right front seat of a car equipped with a passenger airbag Inflation of the airbag in the event of a crash could seriously injure or kill a child The airbags are interconnected and have a common warning light The passenger airbag module is housed in the fascia above the glove compartment and is marked SRS AIRBAG 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 Sy 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 ALWAYS 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 passen
146. gauge Saab Information Display SID ___ Heated front seats Head restraint Wipers and washers 77 Rear window wiper 78 Rain sensing wipers 77 Washers 206 Wipers and washers 205 Hazard warning lights 76 Saab 9 5 Audio System _ 90 Steering wheel controls _ 91 Automatic climate control ACC 79 Air conditioning ACC 246 IB3830 Cigarette lighters 4 Exterior Driving with a roof rack load Hood 192 Fitting the roof carriers 9 5 Sedan Engine compartment washing___ 245 sat 9 5 SportCombi without roof rails Moonroof _ Maximum roof load Washing the car ___ Rearview mirror 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 Rear light cluster 9 5 Sedan 211 Rear lights clusters 9 5 SportCombi 213 Changing bulbs 207 Centrallocking Trunk lid lock 9 5 Sedan __ 47 Tailgate 9 5 SportCombi _ s s 8 Towing a trailer __ l Child safety locks 47 Towing the car 4 y Car alarm Rear towing eye Trunk Folding the rear seat 9 5 Sedan __ Folding the rear seat Fuel gauge _ _ _ __ _ _ Tires pressure i Refueling Wheels and tires Fa Sponicombi Economical motoring Braking TUNK release Nandi Fuel Driving in cold weather Driving with a spare wheel fitted __ Compact spare tire Compact spare tire Changing a w
147. gen The left hand cover is for the direction indicator Replacement of On cars equipped with Xenon lamps the Halogen lamps are used this bulb should be carried out by a workshop We recommend only for high beam flasher if the daytime running lights are deacti that you contact an authorized Saab workshop vated and the headlight switch is in the off position otherwise Xenon lamp is utilized 1 Remove the cover from the back of the lamp unit To improve accessibility to the right hand side hold back the induction air hose To improve accessibility to the left hand side remove the battery cover Release the two clips along the long sides of the cover 2 Hold the connector and move the bulb up and down slightly while pulling it out 3 Detach the connector from the bulb 4 Fit the new bulb in the connector without touching the lens with fingers 5 Align and fit the bulb in its guide in the reflector by moving it up and down slightly while pushing it forward 6 Fit the cover Car care and technical information 209 Low beam bulb On certain variants the low beam bulb is fitted in the same way as the high beam bulb without spring clips see previous page Headlight bulb for low beam Halogen 1 Take off 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
148. ger Serious injury or death could result if the airbag is inflated 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 e Never place anything on the dash or in front of the seat as in addition to being a hazard to passengers this could interfere with the function of the airbag in the event of acrash The same applies to the mounting of accessories on the dash 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 Passenger Sensing System Vehicles with a passenger sensing system have indicator LEDs on the fascia The indi cators will be lit during the system check when you turn your ignition key to ST or ON When the system check is complete either the ON or the OFF LED will be lit See AIRBAG warning light on page 61 If your vehicle does not have the indicators pic tured then your vehicle does not have the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag and side airbag under certain conditions The driver s airbags is not part of the pas senger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front pas senger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if th
149. gh 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 willtake much longer before the engine becomes hot Engine wear is greatest during this warming up phase Therefore drive away as soon as possible after the engine is started and avoid high revving Driving in a low gear results in higher fuel consumption than in a high gear because of the higher engine speed for a given road speed Always change up to a higher gear as soon as traffic conditions allow and use the highest gear as much as pos sible 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 a workshop We recommend that you contact an autho rized 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 Starting and driving 173 Road conditions Wet roads increase fuel consumption as do unpaved roads and driving in hilly country the amount of fuel saved driving
150. hat 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 bal anced Check that the rearview mirrors provide the best possible rearward vision Make sure the camper or trailer s safety cable is correctly attached 180 Starting and driving Trailer hitch load The weight distribution on the trailer makes a lot of difference to the handling properties of the car and trailer combination As regards single axle trailers whenever pos sible concentrate the load over the wheels and keep it as low as possible The trailer should be loaded so that the maximum load on the towbar ball is 5 to 7 Of the trailer weight with a maximum 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 Attach the safety chains to the holes as illustrated Driving with a roof rack load e A roof load will affect the car s center of gravity and aerodynamics Be aware of this when cornering and driv
151. he button The button has an integral indicator that is illuminated when the heating is on 88 Instruments and controls This page has been left blank saab 9 5 Audio System 89 Saab 9 5 Audio System Radio 93 CD player 99 CD changer 100 MP3 player 102 Portable player 104 General functions 105 Sound system 107 Technical data 108 Antennas 109 Error codes 112 Security lock 112 E Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories 90 saab 9 5 Audio System 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 consists of a head unit with radio CD player CD changer for CD and MP3 discs and CD changer in the luggage compartment The audio system is operated using the steering wheel controls or the control panel buttons Safety first Cut off power immediately and contact your Saab dealer if the system begins to emit smoke or smells strange All work on the audio system must be carried out by a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer 0 AS SS SPS SS r J eee PTY EJECT LOAD J PRE e QT A i BAND SEEK SEEK REV FWD AUX Q IB3782 Information on artist aloum and song title Display of radio text Audio system q activation deactiv
152. he combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 000 kg or 000 Ibs TRE SWE COLD TIRE PRESSURE mam ons or uen oman oa 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 270 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 nonfac tory 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 com bined weight 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 pli
153. he electrically adjust able seats for example due to children playing Both front seats are electrically operated On certain models the driver s seat is equipped with a memory function To facilitate getting into the car both seats can be adjusted when either of the front doors is open For safety reasons if the door is closed the seat can only be adjusted when the ignition is ON Note however that both seats can be adjusted for 30 seconds 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 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 114 Never adjust the driver s seat except when the car is stationary Side airbags see page 36 Head restraint see page 21 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 Safety 19 Legroom adjustment Backrest rake angle Lumbar support To adjust the legroom push the lower con To adjust the backrest move the upper con Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjust trol forw
154. he trans mission fluid or the oil cooler may be faulty Contact a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer see also page 176 Driving on hilly roads with a heavy load The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained for example when driving with a trailer on hilly roads 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 176 Towing Towing of cars with automatic transmission see page 185 starting and driving 157 Descending hills 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 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 158 Sentronic manual mode Move the selector lever to the M position Select a higher gear by pushing the right hand paddle GJ on the steering wheel Select a lower gear by pushing the Starting and driving left hand paddle J on the steering whee
155. heel Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ Airbag Power steering fluid Steering wheel controls __ Sentronic manual mode _ Seats Heated front seats Head restraint Safety belts Child safety Folding the rear seat 9 5 Sedan Folding the rear seat 9 5 SportCombi Upholstery and trim Side airbags Interior lighting Moonroof 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 IB3832 Safety belts Airbag Child safety Child safety locks Safety belts maintenance _ Glove compartment Manual transmission Automatic transmission _ 127 152 153 6 Engine compartment Engine Checking the oil level Changing engine oil Brake and clutch fluid Engine oil specification Brake system Warning labels Brake pads 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 technical data Temperature gauge Driving in hot weather Driving in cold weather Coolant gnilo mewiten Coolant capacity Drive belts Spark plugs Catalytic converter Wipers and washers Washers Washer jets Manual transmission Important considerations for driving l Turbo unit Automatic transmission Jump starting Automatic t
156. here 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 it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out 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 e 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 e Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 257 e Let
157. hildrens programming XM provides digital quality audio and text information including song title and artist name A service fee is required in order to receive the XM service For more information contact XM at www xmradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 When XM is active the channel name and number song title and artist will be dis played Finding a XM station The PTY button is used to find XM stations when the radio is in the XM mode To find XM channels within a desired category perform the following 1 Press the RADIO BAND button until the XM frequency is displayed Press the PTY button to display the category labels on the radio display Continue pressing the PTY button until the desired category name is displayed 2 Press either of the two pushbuttons below the desired category label to immediately tune to the first XM sta tion associated with that category 3 Turn the tone control press the buttons below the right or left arrows displayed or press the right or left SEEK buttons to go to the next or previous XM station within the selected category 4 To exit the category search mode press the FAV buiton to display your favorites again saab 9 5 Audio System 95 Remove an XM category Undesired XM categories can be removed through the Setup menu To remove an undesired category perform the following 1 Press the MENU button to display the radio Setup menu
158. hould 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 e cause springs shock absorbers and wheel bearings and body mountings can be overloaded e cause the wheels to come into contact with chassis and body components e 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 233 Wheels larger than 17 must not be fitted The maximum permissible offset is 49 mm Mixing tires could cause you to lose con trol while driving If you mix tires of differ ent sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle prop erly 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 Its all right to drive with your compact spare temporarily it was developed for use on your vehicle See Compact spare tire on page 237 If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only
159. ible 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 wher ever they are given the opportunity 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 ee D am aD S _ _ an am SS Wa 1 ii I iE MO A Y aS i 1 Pointing downhill and 2 against the curb Turn the wheels into the curb and edge the car forward until the wheels touch the curb 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 Run the engine to normal temperature before long term parking Drain the washer fluid reservoir and hoses Wash and wax the car Clean the rubber seals on the hood luggage compartment f j fi i I ii No N C N Pointing uphill and 3 against the curb Turn the wheels away from the curb and edge the car back until the wheels touch the curb CA WSS SE Ve p aS fl Y i f iE 1 Mo 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 lid and doors and lubricate them with glycerol
160. icator lamp may turn on and your vehicle may fail a smog check test See Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE on page 58 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 vehicle 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 cov ere
161. icator 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 158 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 160 Adaptive gear change pattern Adaptive gear 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 temperatur
162. iden tally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the area with water and get medical help immediately 5 N 189 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock and also the vehicles could be damaged Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to a major metal engine part with a good ground Do not connect to or you will get a short that could injure you or would damage the battery and maybe other 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 190 Starting and driving SC ChargingthebatteryJump ss s s Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a major metal part with a good ground on the engine of the vehi cle with the discharged battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the discharged bat tery but not near engine parts that move To avoid an arc which could deto nate the hydrogen
163. igh pres sure washer Avoid spraying the hood liner as this can become heavy and hang down and touch the engine when the hood is closed Do not use gasoline as a cleaning agent or solvent when carrying out repairs or mainte nance Saab recommends the use of envi ronmentally safe degreasing agents 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 corrosion resulting from untreated defects Paintwork damage sustained in a crash is usually extensive and can only be properly restored by professionals However you can repair small scratches and stone chip damage yourself The nec essary tools and materials such as primer touch up paint and brushes are available from your Saab dealer In the case of minor flaws in the paintwork where the metal has not been exposed and an undamaged layer of paint remains touch up paint can usually be applied directly after any dirt has been scraped away using a pointed knife 245 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 possi ble the damaged area should be taken back to the bare metal The metal should then be primed with two thin coats of primer applied by brush After the primer has dried apply several thin layers of t
164. ighten the belt 5 While holding the safety belt tight acti vate the locking function of the latch plate by moving the button from position 2 unlocked to position 1 locked 6 Push and pull the child restraint in differ ent directions to be sure it is secure The child restraint shall be firmly attached to the vehicle To deactivate the locking function move the button to position 2 Locking the lap belt 1 Locked 2 Unlocked Safety 2 28 Safety Installation of rear facing child restraints Child restraints that are approved for rear AN WARNING facing installation in the rear seat can be NWARNING positioned in any of the three rear seating A special accessory is available for lock positions ing the center armrest so that a child seat can be installed in the middle seat See AN WARNING 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 crash and cause injury to the child Fitting the locking strap on the center arm rest Saab 9 5 Sedan not needed on SportCombi Failure to follow all the manufacturer s instructions on the use of this child restraint system can cause your child to strike the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Airbag To reduce risk of injur
165. ils or other chemicals If the straps are dirty wash them with warm water and a detergent or have them replaced 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 roller Remove any dirty marks using a cloth moistened with lukewarm soapy water When using a stain remover always work from the outside towards the center to avoid leaving 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 appear ance and to provide it with a protective film Discoloration caused by dust and wear mainly affects the lighter shades although this is not detrimental to the leather indeed the patina resulting from use is often 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
166. ime 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 221 Note to owners in Canada Daytime Run ning Lights must not be disconnected as they are a Canadian Federal legal require ment gt DE Parking lights The parking lights can be switched on regardless of the position of the ignition switch Do not use parking lights when driv ing If the parking lights are on and the driver s door is opened a reminder to turn them off will sound Note The lighting switch must be in parking light or headlight position low beam posi tion only to operate the fog lights see page 76 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 73 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 spri
167. imize the time to the next service Oil capacity incl filter on changing 4 1 qts 4 0 litres Engine variants 2 3 Turbo Ecopower Rating EEC at 5000 rpm Maximum torque EEC at 1900 rpm Compression ratio 260 hp 191 kW 258 0 ft lb 350 Nm 9 3 1 Electrical system Voltage Battery capacity Starter motor Alternator rating Firing order Spark plugs 2 3 Turbo Electrode gap 12 V 70 Ah 1 4 kW 140 A 14 V 1 3 4 2 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 269 266 Specifications Manual gearbox Type Oil Oil capacity Oil volume on changing Clutch type Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm in 5th gear All synchromesh 5 speed with final drive and differen tial Saab MTF 0063 1 9 qts 1 8 litres 1 6 qts 1 5 litres Hydraulic single dry plate clutch of diaphragm spring type 27 29 43 47 Automatic transmission Type Selector lever positions 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 Hydraulic plate clutches brake bands and one way couplings 29 30 46 48 Suspension Spring type front and rear Maximum deflection of s
168. in the slot with the text side up until the mechanism loads the disc The following appears on the dis play Loading If the disc is wrong side up it will be ejected automatically Loading several CDs The CD changer can be loaded with up to 6 discs To load several discs in the CD changer 1 Hold LOAD depressed for 2 seconds A chime sounds and the following appears on the display Please Wait 2 Follow the instructions on the display to load the discs 3 If you do not wish to load more CDs press LOAD to cancel CD changer menu The CD changer is turned off by pressing ON OFF to turn off the audio system or by selecting another audio source Removing CDs Removing a CD 1 Press EJECT to eject the disc A chime sounds and the following appears on the display Ejecting 2 Remove the ejected disc when the fol lowing appears on the display Remove CD If you press EJECT without removing the ejected disc the player will reload the disc after 10 seconds for reasons of safety Removing several CDs Hold EJECT depressed for 2 seconds to remove all discs from the CD changer A chime sounds and the following appears on the display Ejecting All Selecting and changing tracks Turn the tone control or press the SEEK but tons to select or change to the preceding or next track The track number appears in the display If the current track has played for at least 10 seconds you can start the track from the begi
169. 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 adjusted automatically to the knocking or pinging tendency of the engine Occasional 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 a sign that the wastegate is functioning and is perfectly safe for the engine NOTICE e If the engine sounds strange there is a fault in the system Have the car checked without delay by a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized 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 or dynamometer longer than for a standard state emission inspection to ensure adequate cooling air must be blown into th
170. ing in crosswinds e Suit your speed to the prevailing con ditions e Due to higher aerodynamic drag fuel economy may suffer when driving with a roof rack 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 260 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 SportCombi without roof rails 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 knob for tight ening to protect the paintwork during assembly 2 Open all the doors Fold back the rubber strip and find the fixing holes starting and driving 181 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 182 Starting and driving 4 Close the doors on the left hand side of the car gently to hold the carrier feet in place 5 Now go around to the other side of the car and rem
171. ing 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 133 Interior equipment and trunk 135 136 Load anchoring 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 If the elastic breaks this may cause personal injury Do not use a cargo net that 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 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 tie down eye and load straps K Load the cargo tie down eyes evenly Never attach more than one strap to each tie down eye Interior equipment and trunk e Provide protection on sharp edges to prevent damage to the load straps e Never use the elastic floor net and elastic side net accessory 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
172. ing that you should have the car checked as soon as possible by a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer Starting and driving 145 NOTICE If the CHECK ENGINE warning light amy starts to flash ease off the accelerator slightly If the light does not cease to flash within 5 seconds stop the car in a suit able place as soon as possible and turn off the engine The car must be towed to a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer If the CHECK ENGINE warning light flashes it indicates that the engine is mis firing which can result in damage to the catalytic converter 146 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 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
173. ir conditioning ACC system Cold air can be directed to the glove compartment for keeping drinks cool etc Sliding cover in glove compartment to Slide the cover to open close the air inlet admit cold air Additional storage facilities are provided see next page 128 Interior equipment and trunk S O In the doors IB436 Console between front seats On leading edge of front seats Center armrest for rear seat On the back of the front seats Interior equipment and trunk 129 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 a crash e Use only for paper cups or aluminium cans e Avoid spillage particularly of hot drinks Cup holder in fascia e Avoid putting oversized cups in the 1 Press symbol to open cup holder 2 Lift bottom to close NOTICE Cup holders Take care not to spill any liquid on the l audio system ignition switch or the like Cup holders are provided in the instrument when using the cup holders Soft drinks in panel fascia in the center console compart particular can cause malfunction ment between the front seats and in the rear seat armrest certain variants only To access the cup holder in the instrument panel press the symbol and release To access the cup holder in the rear seat armrest lower the armrest and press the front edge of the holder Close in the same way
174. is detected a error code is generated to help workshop technicians to diagnose the fault Below are the codes for some faults that you might be able to rec tify yourself Error code Possible cause Check CD e CD is dirty scratched loaded wrong side up or defective e The CD may be improperly burned 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 car ried out by a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer 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 code is correct If not the following will appear on the display Locked If the audio system is to be transferred to another car Saab 9 5 a Saab dealer must be contacted to provide the right code for the audio system Interior equipment and trunk 113 Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment 114 Electric windows 115 Rearview mirrors 116 Moonroof 123 Interior lighting 124 Sunvisors 125 Ashtrays 126 Glove compartment ____ 127 Cup holders_____ 129 Trunk 130 IB394 E Asterisk means equipment not fi
175. iving 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 some rama what diminished performance see 4 page 146 Warning charging This light will come on if the battery is dis charging If it comes on while you are driv ing stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine Check the alternator drive belt see page 204 If the belt has broken the engine may overheat cooling system will not function properly the battery will not be charged il the A C compressor will not run and Warning oi PrESSUIE power assistance for the steering will be engine oil lost This light will come on if the engine oil pres sure 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 196 NOTICE The car should be checked immediately at a workshop to prevent more serious faults from arising We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer NOTICE Under no circumstances must the car be driven when this warning light is on Low oil pressure can result in serious engine damage Instruments and controls 59 iw Brake warning light
176. ke and clutch fluid 199 Brake fluid reservoir 199 Brakes technical data 267 Bulbs changing 207 Bulbs table of 218 Buying new tires 228 C CD changer 100 CHECK messages 71 CHECKING 71 Car alarm 50 Car care 191 Index 273 Cargo net 9 5 SportCombi 138 Carpeting care of 243 Catalytic converter important considerations 147 Central locking 44 Change language in SID 72 Change of address notification 256 Changing a wheel 239 Changing bulbs 207 Changing wiper blades 205 Charger Jump starting 190 Charging the battery Jump starting __ 190 Chassis number 270 Chassis number key to 271 Checks before towing a camper or trailer 179 Child safety 22 Child safety locks rear doors 47 Cleaning engine bay 245 Clock 105 Color code body 270 Color code trim 270 Compact spare wheel 237 Compass 122 Condensation water ACC 86 Connecting a portable player 104 Coolant 198 Courtesy Headlight Feature 74 Crash memory see EDR 257 Cross modulation 110 Cruise control 161 Cup holder 129 2 4 Index D DICE TWICE Dampers Date Date code tires Date display Definitions and terminology tire Determining correct load tires Dim dipped beam Direction indicators Diversity antenna Door handles Door mirrors 220 267 105 237 105 234 236 73 75 109 44 116 Doors locks amp luggage compartment _ 43 Drive belt 265 Drive belt alternator 204 Drive belts length 265 Driver s seat programmable 20 Driving at night 183
177. l 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 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 accel erator position The accelerator has a differ ent 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 danger of overrevving You may feel a slight jolt before this gear change is ef
178. l Press the center buttons in flush with the collar 3 Screw the handle back onto the trunk High mounted stop lights 9 5 Sedan The bulbs can be accessed after the panel in the rear headlining has been removed 2 Oo KR W Remove the panel by carefully pushing in the two clips one at the time Release the bulb holder which is retained by a clip at either end Withdraw the bulb gently straight back Push in the new bulb Refit the bulb holder Replace the panel by carefully pushing the panel towards the headlining so that the two clips engage their respective slot Car care and technical information 213 High mounted stop lights 1 cane Rear lights clusters 2 Retaining clips i f 3 Bulbs 9 5 SportCombi 1 Open the tailgate 2 Remove the two screws securing the light cluster to the body 214 Car care and technical information Reassembly 3 Remove the two screws securing the light cluster to the body 1 a the fastener with the hole in the 4 Pull the light cluster rearwards and angle it outwards it is seated quite firmly 5 Release the fastener from the body Reinsert the fastener into the groove in the light cluster Press in the fastener until you hear a click 6 Take out the bulb holder 7 Press in the bulb and twist it counter clockwise 8 Change the bulb 9 Check that the new bulb works 2 Press the lamp unit home into the body until you hear a click 3 Fit the screws
179. l drive Car care and technical information Balance shafts Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine oil level regularly This should be done after the engine has been run to normal temperature and then allowed to cool for 2 5 minutes with the car stand ing on level ground Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean before checking the level The oil level must not be allowed to drop below the MIN mark on the dipstick nor should oil be filled beyond the MAX mark as this can lead to excessive oil consumption The distance between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to a volume of approximately 1 05 qts 1 liter When necessary add oil of the recom mended grade via the dipstick tube Recommended oil grade see page 263 NOTICE e Do not operate the engine with a low oil level e Change engine oil and oil filter as pre scribed in the service programme e Only use the recommended oil type Follow the three points listed above to avoid severe engine damage More frequent oil changes are recom mended if your vehicle is operated under certain conditions see page 254 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
180. l 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 cool ing system can cause hot coolant and steam to be released Failure to heed this warning may result in personal injury Y4 S 5 s127 N l a ua N a Pressure gauge The turbo gauge indicates the air volume for combustion which is equivalent to the engine load Under certain barometric conditions the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power because the monitoring system is limiting boost pressure you should contact a workshop immediately We recommend that you contact an authorised Saab work shop When the speed of the car exceeds 150 mph 240 km h acceleration is limited by a reduction in boost pressure The turbo gauge will move to the middle field indicat ing a drop in engine output and conse quently a reduction in vehicle speed Instruments and controls 67 Selector lever indication The display below the speedometer indi cates the position of the selector lever If manual mode is selected the current gear is displayed When the sport function is selected SPORT is displayed 68 Instruments and controls Saab Information Display SID It is strongly r
181. l 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 242 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 pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners and force limiters These are activated in the event of a severe 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 autho rized Saab dealer and replaced as neces Sary Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself Visit an autho rized Saab dealer for any necessary repairs Safety 15 Safety belt rear seat
182. l 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 80 Instruments and controls The system has five sensors e Outdoor temperature sensor e Interior temperature sensor e Sun sensor mounted on top of the fascia e Two blended air temperature sensors mounted inside the front floor vents Note If anything is placed over the sun sen sor the ACC system will not function prop erly 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 vent is aimed up it will cool the interior temperature sensor and 1 Interior temperature sensor you may need to adjust ACC up or down 2 Sunsensor 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 between 60 and 80 F The displayed temperature is not the abs
183. le that could keep the air bags from working properly Yes If you add things that change your vehi cle s frame bumper system front end or side sheet metal or height they may keep the airbag system from working properly Also the airbag system may not work prop erly if you relocate any of the airbag sen sors If you have any questions about this you should contact Saab Customer Assis tance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance can be found on page 255 Because have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can find out whether this will affect my advanced airbag system Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module or the inside rearview mirror can affect the operation of the advanced airbag system If you have ques tions call Customer Assistance The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance can be found on page 255 42 Safety This page has been left empty security 43 Security Doors 44 Central locking 44 Car alarm 50 amp Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine vari market specification options or accessories J 44 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 WARNING Leaving
184. ll 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 possi ble Use touch up paint to repair small scratches or minor finish damage Areas where metal is exposed will rust quickly and MUST be repaired immediately by touch up or professional repainting Rust must be removed the bare metal primed and painted Major body damage shouldbe repaired immediately and new panels or exposed areas should be undercoated with anti corro sion material Repairs of this type are the owner s responsibility and are not covered under warranty Car care and technical information 4 Inspect the undercoating and touch up if necessary Pay particular atten tion to the fenders and wheel housings which are exposed to abrasion by flying gravel etc If the composition has worn or flaked off the steel must be thor oughly cleaned and
185. lso be applied to service and repair invoices and are apt to vary by dealer and location 255 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 which they are traveling 206 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
186. ly 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 Starting and driving 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 midway along the engine sub frame at the front of the car Remove the plastic plug and screw in the towing eye securely To ensure that the towing eye is in far enough insert the handle of the wheel wrench through the eye for additional leverage IB3885 Front towing eye 2 IB3886 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 limi
187. ment 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 72 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 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 79 76 Instruments and controls Front fog lights The front fog lights can be activated in both low beam headlight and parking light posi tions Fog lights should only be used in poor visibility conditions Make sure you are familiar with the appli cable provincial state law regarding the use of fog lights Hazard warning lights Hazard warning lights When this button is pressed all the turn signal indicators and a symbol in the button flash simultaneously If the ignition is on both indicator lights on the instr
188. messages will operate as nor mal except Outdoor temperature see page 68 The following conditions will wake up the respective displays in the Night Panel mode Setting of the Audio system or SID dis play comes on for ten seconds CHECK message generated in the SID High engine revs cause the rev counter to be illuminated until the engine speed has fallen again 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 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 but ton Units and language versions The SID has four sets of units METRIC IMPERIAL km miles miles miles km h mph mph liters US gal gallon CHECK messages can be displayed in six language options English Swedish German French Italian and Spanish Selecting units and language 1 Switch off the engine 2 Briefly press i SETbutton Repeat this until LANGUAGE UNITS is displayed 3 Hold i SET depressed until a chime sounds Then select language using or 4 Briefly press the i SET button Then select the units using or g 5 Briefly press the i SET button Switches EDE Dayt
189. must be brought to the dealer so that the control module can learn to rec ognize the new components 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 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 49 To check the number of keys that are pro grammed for the car see page 54 AY 2 ex key Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 Opening the trunk 9 5 Sedan Unlocking the tailgate 9 5 SportCombi Locking unlocking the car When the car is locked and unlocked the theft alarm is also affected Remote locking Press 6 once on the control all doors locked The hazard warning lights will flash once The trunk tailgate release switch on the driver s door will not work when all doors are locked It is now not possible to unlock the doors from within using the EE button on the centre console Remote unlocking Press E once on the control the driver s door is unlocked Press a second time to unlock the rest of the doors but not the trunk tailgate The hazard warning lights will flash twice Security 45 Switch for operation of central locking The central locking can also be operated from inside the car by means of
190. n build up A spark could ignite this gas that collects If the other system is not a 12 volt system around the battery with a negative ground both vehicles can Therefore always avoid sparks and be damaged open flames in the vicinity of the bat h tery 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the The battery contains corrosive sulfuric jumper cables can reach but be sure the acid Always wear a face mask or gog vehicles are not touching each other Ifa gles when working on the battery NOTICE ao etl tie onthe ee ee cable should exist it is possible for If battery acid gets into the eyes or damage to be caused 7 electrical sys the affected area liberally with water damage to your vehicle that would not be should inadvertent contact be made If acid gets ae the eyes or a large covered by your warranty You would not be able to start your car spi e peda CHM Trying to start your car by pushing or pull and bad grounding could damage elec pe ing it could damage your vehicle even if trical systems Battery posts terminals and related you have a manual transmission If you accessories contain lead and lead have an automatic transmission your AN WARNING compounds Wash your hands after vehicle cannot be started by pushing or handling ing i Ing pulling it You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the parking brake firmly on each vehi If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jump
191. n mind that in certain states provinces it is a legal requirement for all occupants of the car to wear a Safety belt Safety belt reminder When the ignition is switched on the FAS TEN BELTS reminder will light up until the driver fastens the safety belt In addition an audible signal sounds for 6 seconds or until the driver fastens his belt 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 Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm If two people share 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 not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges There should not be any slack in the belt Pull the belt tight particularly important when thick outer clothing is worn 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 safet
192. ncy range __ 20 20000 Hz 1 dB Distortion lt 0 005 Dynamics gt 85 dB CD changer capacity 6 discs Specifications in accordance with EIA Interim Standard THD Total Harmonic Distortion Antennas The audio system has two antennas incor porated in either the rear window or the windscreen one for FM and one for AM The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception e Roof loads can negatively affect telecom munication GPS reception and the per formance of the XM system sk e If sun film is fitted to the rear window it must be a pure plastic variety to maintain good radio reception Ensure that the film does not contain any metal NOTICE Refrain from placing hard or sharp objects on the rear parcel shelf to avoid damaging the antenna leads Multipath propagation Multipath propagation occurs when radio waves from an FM transmitter are reflected by alarge building or the like causing them to arrive slightly later than the direct waves This can create interference to radio recep tion See also Diversity antenna 109 Saab 9 5 Audio System Diversity antenna To improve radio reception when the topog raphy is a problem a second FM antenna Known as a diversity antenna can be fitted in the rear window Consult a Saab dealer for further information 110 saab 9 5 Audio System
193. nd 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 code We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer 54 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 Alarm not activated Off Door trunk lid tailgate or hood open Flashes three times per sec or opened during delay period ond for 10 seconds Unlocking the trunk lid tailgate Flashes three times per sec ond 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 sec Car alarm not activated onds 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 Theft protection failure Contact service Key not accepted Contact service Remote control battery low Replace battery
194. nded 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 film in the front door is not damaged in any way Improvement of the anticorrosion treatment of the doors should only be carried out by a workshop We recom mend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer Otherwise there is a risk that the side impact sensor and the moisture 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 We recommend that you contact 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
195. ne is fitted and it can be assumed that the compass is affected the compass may need to be calibrated manu ally 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 CAL is no longer displayed Moonroof Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos ing the moonroof e Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car This prevents per sonal injury caused by the electric moonroof for example due to chil dren playing The person operating the electric moonroof is responsible for ensuring that no one especially children has their head hands or fingers in the opening before closing the moonroof Operating the moonroof could other wise Cause serious or fatal injuries Do not extend your arm head etc out of an open moonroof while driving The moonroof is operated by the switch on the overhead panel above the rearview mir ror The moonroof can be opened partially or fully To open e Slide the control towards the rear to open the moonroof to the comfort position To open it fully slide the control back a second time Press the control to stop it earlier Interior equipment and trunk To close Slide the control forwards until the moon roof is closed Ventilation position e Press the middle of the control when moonroof closed e To close slide the control forwards To fully
196. ne oil 196 weaehing the car 244 Transmission fluid ___ 198 waxing ana pousnmg 249 Coolant 198 Engine COmparmENI _ 245 Brake and clutch fluid__ 199 OUChing up the paint _ 245 Power steering fluid 201 M F conditioning ACC _ 246 Air filter 201 eniireetrosion treatment 248 Battery 902 For long trips 249 Drive belts __________ 204 pci al Wipers and washers ___ 205 materiale 250 Changing bulbs 207 Headlight aiming 250 Fuses 219 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories 192 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 16 in 20 40 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 Check that the hood is now closed securely Hood release handle Hood secondary safety catch Car care and technical information 193 Engine compartment Engine compartment Engine oil dipstick filler cap Reservoir brake clutch fluid Fuse bo
197. ng function can be turned OFF with the switch on the lower edge of the rear view mirror NOTE Towing a trailer can cause the system to malfunction as the rear facing sensor may sense light from the trailer 1 Forward facing sensor 2 ON OFF switch auto dimming function 3 Rear facing sensor 121 122 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 pho
198. ng loaded position position 1 and remain on until the Stalk is released 74 Instruments and controls Courtesy Headlight Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on low beam for about 30 seconds after the driver s door has been closed To activate this function e Switch off the ignition and remove the key e Open the driver s door e Pull the high low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you are flashing the high beam see page 73 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 appli cable provincial state law regarding the use of rear fog lights In poor visibility avoid following the tail lights of the vehicle in front of you If the vehicle stops suddenly you may be unable to avoid a crash and therefore risk injury to yourself and others Instrument illumination Instru
199. nging the type of wheels dampers or springs can affect the function of the ESP system Always consult a workshop before chang ing any suspension components We rec ommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer 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 Starting and driving 167 168 Starting and driving Parking e Do not leave children or pets unat tended in the car In warm sunny weather the temperature inside the car can reach 160 180 F 70 80 C Park where the vehicle will not create an obstruction or a hazard to other road users Do not park on dry grass or other com bustible material The catalytic con verter gets very hot and could start a fire Apply the parking brake Shift to Reverse for manual transmis sion automatic transmission move selector lever to P Park and remove the ignition key Lock the car NOTICE Empty the car yourself and bear in mind e Never leave a mobile phone camera computer or similar object vis
200. nning by pressing SEEK arrow left If you press SEEK arrow right while the last track of the disc is playing the first track will play If you press SEEK arrow left while the first track of the disc is playing the last track will play The same function applies to arrow up and arrow down on the steering wheel For selecting changing MP3 files see page 102 Selecting changing CD Press the pushbuttons under the menu option CD in the display to change CDs For selecting changing MP3 folder see page 103 Selecting changing CD Rapid playing tracks To rapid play the current track hold REV or FWD depressed Release the button to stop rapid play and return to normal playback For rapid playing an MP3 file see page 103 Saab 9 5 Audio System 101 Random playback You can allow the CD changer to choose tracks randomly from all CDs i e not to play the tracks in numerical order e To play tracks randomly press the push button under the menu option RDM e To resume playing tracks in numerical order press the pushbutton under the menu option RDM again For random playback of MP3 files see page 103 Random playback from all CDs 102 Saab 9 5 Audio System MP3 player NOTICE Do not use CD R discs with labels or stickers These labels could detach and cause the audio system to malfunction The audio system can play MP3 files recorded on an CD R disc with the following bit s
201. nsation Sound system The sound system is called Prestige Loud ness is controlled automatically by the audio system boosting the highest and lowest fre quency ranges to enhance the sound image when the volume is set to a low level Sound reproduction is therefore excellent what ever the volume setting The 9 5 SportCombi has 8 speakers as there is only one subwoofer in the luggage compartment Prestige The Prestige system has 9 speakers three mounted in the instrument panel fascia the centre speaker further enhances the sound image one in each door and two subwootf ers in the parcel shaft The subwoofers enhance reproduction of the lowest bass notes saab 9 5 Audio System AV a Of I aAa d Mi WA os Er i 107 108 saab 9 5 Audio System Technical data Tone controls Bass Treble Power output Prestige Radio module Radio system Number of presets FM AM XM Frequency range FM AM 8 dB at 100 Hz 8 dB at 16 kHz 200 W 150 W at 1 THD and 13 5 V PLL frequency syn thesizer tuner 6x6 87 7 107 9 MHz 530 1710 kHz Tuning steps Automatic tuning FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Manual tuning FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Frequency range FM 40 11000 Hz 1 dB Distortion FM lt 0 5 CD player and CD changer 1 bit system and 8 x oversampling Freque
202. o lute temperature but corresponds to the comfort level normally experienced at that temperature after allowance has been made for the air flow relative humidity solar radiation etc currently prevailing inside the car e The most usual temperature setting is 64 76 F depending on personal prefer ence and what clothing is worn e To allow the system time to adjust changes in the temperature setting shall only be made in steps of 2 F Once the desired climate has been achieved the rear center vents can be closed to prevent warm air being distributed at face height When the ignition is switched off only the temperature control affects the system the next time the engine is started The system will warm up cool down to the temperature to which the control is set Instruments and controls 81 MAX heat red indication The HI setting is obtained by turning the temperature control to the first position past 80 to the red LED The driver s side selec tion regulates air distribution and recircula tion status Temperature however can be adjusted on the passenger side Settings when HI is selected e Maximum heat e Air distribution to windshield and floor e Recirculation OFF even if manually selected before e Fan high speed MAX cooling blue indicator The LO setting is obtained by turning the temperature control to the first position past 60 to the blue LED The driver s side selec tion regul
203. o courtesy handle 132 Interior equipment and trunk Trunk pass through hatch A trunk pass through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long narrow items to be carried inside the car Items should not weigh more than 33 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 parkingbrake 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 260 Tie Downs The tie downs for securing the load are fitted inside the trunk Place the load as far in as possible Folding the rear seat 9 5 SportCombi Both the narrow and wide sections of the rear seat can be folded separately Folding is facilitated if the front seats are not located too far back 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 height adjustment refer to page 21 2 Put the safety belts for the outer seat places in their respective b
204. o the State of Cal 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 open ing duration ignition timing and turbo charger boost pressure to provide excellent engine performance while maintaining low emissions and fuel consumption Car care and technical information 195 NOTICE The Trionic engine management system continuously monitors the operation of these systems and has on board diag nostic capabilities OBD Il If the Engine malfunction CHECK fol in the main instru ENGINE lamp ment illuminates this indicates that the Trionic ECM has detected a problem The car will continue to operate but perfor mance may be diminished You should have your car checke
205. of remaining fuel if fuel consumption is 1 0 1 10 km lower fuel consumption increases this distance e Fuel the value is reset to 1 0 1 10 km e Speed average speed Values programmed in Dist Alarm and Speed W are not reset See respective function CHECK messages When the engine is started CHECKING will appear on the display for about 4 seconds while the SID CHECK functions are being performed When a CHECK message is activated while driving a chime sounds and the message appears in SID The number of possible CHECK messages varies depending on the car s specifications 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 Ifa new fault occurs whilst 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 Briefly press the CLR button to acknowl edge a message from the display After acknowledgement the message is dis played each time the ignition is re started until remedied The following messages may be displayed Message See page Use your seatbelts 12 Front light failure 207 Rear light failure 211 Fog light failure 208 Brake light failure 211 Washer fluid level low Refill 206 Coolant level low Refill 198 Remote control battery low Replace battery 49 Key not accep
206. oint 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 e Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent stop and go driving e Most trios are through dusty areas e You frequently tow a trailer 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 5 000 mile 8 000 km intervals The Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet has provisions to record extra oil changes Service record retention It is the owner s 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 coup
207. oles and move the lashing eye forward or back slightly to fit it into the middle of the recess in the rail 4 Release it 5 Check that the lashing eye is firmly fitted by pulling on it Example of cargo anchoring ltems for load anchoring e Cargo tie down eye e Special load straps Items to keep light objects tidy e Elastic floor cargo net e Elastic side cargo net for the right hand side of the luggage compartment The elastic nets may only be used to keep light objects tidy not for anchoring The floor net should be attached to the cargo tie down eye that are mounted on the CargoTracks Place the tie down eyes as far forward and as far back as possible on the CargoTracks The side netting should be attached to the two tie down eyes which are included in the Interior equipment and trunk 137 Elastic cargo net for lighter objects accessory kit and to two of the eyes mounted on the right hand CargoTrack on the floor The cargo tie down eyes load straps and elastic nets are stored in the two floor lock ers 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 138 Interior equipment and trunk Cargo net The cargo in the luggage compartment must be anchored properly even if
208. ons 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 maintenance 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 responsible for quality assurance at the dealership 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 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 a
209. ont wheels incorporate pad wear indicators When the lining is down to 0 11 in 3 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 a workshop We recommend that you con tact an authorized Saab dealer Power steering fluid 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 unscrewed Clean the dipstick Screw in the cap completely again before checking the level The oil should lie between the MAX and MIN marks when the oil temperature is about 70 F 20 C If the oilis 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 or CHF 202 Car care and technical information 201 Air filter e For Service and Repair parts equiva lent to those used by Saab should be rie used e Be aware that some non standard replacement parts may put you in an unsafe condition even if they might fit IB501 Power steering fluid reservoir 202 Battery e Work on the b
210. oor 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 NOTICE The door mirrors 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 20 Cars equipped with a programmable driver s seat also have the ability to angle the passenger s mirror down when revers ing 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 mirror will be reset automatically when reverse gear is deselected The mirror glass can also be adjusted man ually 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 Door mirror folded in Interior equipment and trunk Button for angling passenger s mirror down when reversing 117 118 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
211. op tether anchor right behind the seating position you want to use Raise the vehicle head restraint to its highest position see page 21 for detailed instructions Put the child restraint on the seat If you are using a single tether route the tether under the vehicle head restraint and attach the tether hook to the top tether anchor If you are using a dual tether route the tether around the vehi cle head restraint and attach the tether 10 hook to the top tether anchor The child restraint instructions will show you how Reposition the rear seat backrest and make sure it locks properly Check the indicator on top of the backrest that it is locked Find the lower anchors for the seating position you want to use The lower anchors are located where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion Above each lower anchor there is a label indicating its location see picture on page 24 Attach and tighten the lower anchor attachments on the child restraint to the vehicle lower anchors If your child restraint does not have the lower attach ments you will be using the lap shoul der belt to secure the child restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint instructions Push and pull the child restraint in differ ent directions to be sure it is secured at the lower anchors safety belt and the top tether anchor The child r
212. opcoat enamel until the surface of the repaired area is flush with the surround ing paintwork Stir both primer and touch up enamel thor oughly before use and allow each coat to dry before applying the next 246 Car care and technical information Two coat enamel As the name implies two coat enamel is applied in two operations The first coat the base color contains the pigment metal flakes and binder The second coat consists of 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 Surface treatment composition NOOR WONDM 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 Air conditioning ACC e All repairs and adjustments on the A C system must be carried out by a work shop authorized for this kind of work e The A C system is pressurized Do not break any connections or undo A C system components 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 speci
213. 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 absorb ing material These areas must not be modified in any way Work on these areas must only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer 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 a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate ina crash or they could even inflate with out a crash See page 61 Moment of impact The sensors detect deceleration and send a signal via the cen tral sensor to the gas generator that inflates the airbag The inflating airbag cushions the driver Airbag now fully inflated The airba
214. ordance 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 released 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 temper ature 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
215. ore 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 mon itoring the engine parameters also stores fault codes Under certain circumstances this may cause constant illumination of the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE lamp thus indicating a fault that must be checked by your Saab dealer see page 58 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 approxi mately 2 gallons 8 litres of fuel remains in the tank Refueling If a fire starts while you are refu
216. ors off any objects behind the car The system however cannot always detect small or narrow objects or objects that do not reflect ultra sound back towards the car such as pipes or the corner of a house or rectangular post 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 moni tored area the SID will display the text PARK ASSIST and pulses of sound will be heard The frequency of the pulses increases as the car comes closer to the object When the distance to the object is less than 12 in 30 cm a continuous tone will be heard 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
217. ortably extended Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger s airbag If the airbag readiness light in the instru ment panel cluster ever comes on and stays on itmeans that something may be wrong with the airbag system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag See Airbag warning light on page 61 for more on this including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat cov ers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehi cle on page 41 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates Stowing of articles under the passenger s seat or between the passenger s seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system Safety 35 36 Safety Side airbags He 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 inte
218. ot 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 248 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 driving 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 wher ever water is trapped or where the car s panels are continuously damp Damage to paint
219. ove the plastic cover from the carrier s adjustable foot Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins on the foot into the fixing holes 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 SportCombi with roof rails 2 4 Clean the car s roof rails Check the markings on the cross mem bers to see which is the front and which is the rear roof carrier Place the cross members on the roof rails on their respective sides of the center supports The cross members must not be placed beyond the front or rear joint on the rail Ensure that the dis tance between the cross members is at least 28 inches 700 mm If a roof box is to be fitted the cross members must be positioned so that the tailgate can be opened fully without hit ting the roof box Using your thumb press the bracket so that it lies snugly against the outside of the roof rail Make sure that the roof car riers are seated centrally on the rubber spacers and that these sit correctly on the roof rail Pull the soacers down slightly on the inside o
220. ow and ice Winter tires should be fitted to all four wheels to maintain a proper balance Your Saab dealer can advise you of to the correct size tire for your car if different from the original size and also supply Saab approved winter tires pre mounted on steel or alloy rims Winter tires normally use a different speed rating compared to summer all Season tires Make sure not to exceed the stated speed rating on the tires you use Tire date code Tire date code Tires should be regarded as perishable goods As the tires age the rubber becomes progressively harder and the roadholding ability of the tires diminishes This is partic ularly true on winter tires Tires now have a date code marking for the year of manufacture 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 Car care and technical information Spare wheel under panel in luggage compartment Compact spare tire Stow all tools carefully away after use so that they cannot get loose and cause injury in the event of a crash 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
221. panel illumination deactivation speed for the soeedometer can be adjusted Following adjustments can be done by the driver Automatic Climate Control ACC You can choose whether front seat and rear window heating is to be activated manually or automatically see Adaptation of ACC on page 85 Saab 9 5 Audio System see page 106 e Speed dependent volume Daytime Running Lights To disable turn off the ignition and pull out fuse 35 see page 222 Index A A C system fault diagnosis 247 A C system maintenance 246 ABS brakes 162 ACC 79 ACC functions 82 ACC automatic climate control 79 ACC calibration 86 ACC condensation water 86 ACC useful tips 86 AUX input 104 Adjusting the steering wheel 114 Adjustment seats 18 Air conditioning A C fault diagnosis and maintenance 246 Airbag 29 Alarm 50 Alarm functions 53 Alarm signals 50 53 Album information 104 Alternator 204 Alternator drive belt 204 265 Alternator rating 265 Antennas 109 Anticorrosion treatment 248 Antidazzle rear view mirror 121 Ashtrays 126 Autochecking of lights on starting 64 Auto dimming rear view mirror with garage door opener 118 Automatic climate control ACC 79 Automatic transmission technical data 266 Aviod theft tip 168 B Battery 202 Battery charging replacing 203 Battery boost starting 188 Before a long journey 249 Before towing a camper or trailer ___ 179 Belt guide 12 Boost starting using jump leads __ 188 Bra
222. peed 32 320 kbps Sound quality may vary depending on the quality of the CD R disc recording method and quality of the recorded music The audio system can read and play a max imum of 50 MP3 files 50 playlists 10 ses sions and 255 MP3 files Discs containing several folders playlists sessions and files can be played up to the max limit Anything over the max limit will be ignored Activating the MP3 player Activate the MP3 player by inserting a CD R disc with MP3 files into the slot or by press ing the CD AUX button if a disc with MP3 files is already loaded The first file in the first playlist on the disc is played and the following appears on the dis play MP3 player Loading MP3 discs To load an MP3 disc insert the disc in the slot with the text side up until the mecha nism loads the disc The first MP3 file in the first playlist of the disc will then be played If the disc is wrong side up it will be ejected automatically For loading one or more MP3 discs in the CD changer see page 100 Removing MP3 discs Press the EJECT button to eject the MP3 disc If you press EJECT without removing the ejected disc the player will reload the disc after 10 seconds for reasons of safety For removing one or more MP3 discs from the CD changer see page 100 Selecting changing MP3 file Turn the tone control or press the SEEK but tons to select or change to the preceding or next M
223. prings Front Rear Dampers front and rear Steering Steering Number of turns lock to lock Power steering fluid Coil springs 7 09 in 180 mm 7 87 in 200 mm Gas filled dampers Power assisted steering of rack and pinion type telescopic steering column shaft with universal joints 2 9 Power steering fluid CHF 11S or CHF 202 Specifications 267 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 162 Parkingbrake Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid DOT 4 Brake fluid capacity 0 951 qts 900 ml Disc diameter Front ventilated 12 05 in 308 mm Rear solid 11 26 in 286 mm Total friction area of brake pads Front 36 3 in 234 cm Rear 15 5 in 100 cm 268 Specifications Wheels and tires recommended dimensions NOTICE Snow chains Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels and may only All season tires be used with the following wheel tire combinations 215 55 R16 93H Wheels Tires 235 45 R17 94 V Winter tires 6 5 x 16 215 55 R16 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 Wheel sizes 6 5 x 16 x NOTICE Wheels larger than 17 must not be fitted Wheel offset must be 49 mm Speed ratings and load indexes s
224. r Files ona CD R disc will be played in the fol lowing order e The first MP3 file in the first playlist will be played followed by all files in each playl ist When the last MP3 file in the last play list has been played playback starts from the beginning with the first MP3 file in the first playlist The first MP9 file in the first MP3 folder will be played followed by all files in each folder When the last MP3 file in the last folder has been played playback starts from the beginning with the first MP3 file in the first folder Saab 9 5 Audio System 103 Sorting music To play MP3 files sorted by artist or album press the pushbutton under the magnifying glass in the display The CD player searches through the disc and sorts files by artist and aloum This could take several minutes depending on the number of MP3 files on the disc Once the sort is complete select sort order by pressing the pushbutton under the menu option Sort e To sort and play MP3 files by artist press the pushbutton under the menu option Artist e Tosortand play MP3 files by album press the pushbutton under the menu option Album 104 Saab 9 5 Audio System Song title artist name etc If a disc has been recorded with ID3 data version 1 amp 2 the song title artist name album title and MP3 folder name can be shown in the display 1 Press the i button 2 Press the pushbutton under the desired menu option The song title a
225. r 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 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 20 C 4 F 0 C 32 F Percentage increase in fuel consumption of engine starting from cold compared to engine at normal temperature Driving technique To obtain the best running economy not only regarding fuel consumption but gen eral wear also regular service is required Hi
226. r REV button Cars with CD changer 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the pushbutton under the clock symbol in the display 3 Press the pushbutton under the menu option you wish to change 4 Press the pushbutton again to increase time or date one increment at atime You can also adjust time and date by press ing the SEEK FWD or REV button Setting time and date Saab 9 5 Audio System 105 Time and date display 1 Inthe clock menu press the pushbutton under the arrow symbol in the display 2 Specify whether time should be dis played with the 12 hour or 24 hour system and in which order date is to be indicated by pressing the pushbutton under the desired menu option Time and date display NOTICE The menu option RDS lt clock gt has no function on US CA cars 106 Saab 9 5 Audio System Speed dependent volume compensation As vehicle speed increases ambient noise also increases If you do not wish to contin ually adjust the volume the audio system can automatically adjust volume based on an increase or decrease in vehicle speed Select one of four settings e Off no compensation e Low low compensation e Med medium compensation e High maximum compensation 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the pushbutton under the menu option AUTO VOLUME 3 Press the pushbutton under the desired speed compensation Speed dependent volume compe
227. r 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 con struction 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 JJ 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 180 km h Max 118 mph 190 km h Max 130 mph 210 km h Max 150 mph 240 km h O Max 167 mph 270 km h Max 186 mph 300 km h lt 2ZE lt I H0 233 DOT XX XX XXXX XXXX IEI TIN code a Manufacturer s Identification Mark b Tire Size c Tire Type Code d Date of Manufacture 234 Loading Your Vehicle H D SEATING CAPACITY TOTAL 0 FRONT 0 REAR 0 T
228. 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 exam ple 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 course as a tire graded 100 The rela tive performance of tires dep
229. raint 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 equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints SAHRs These reduce the risk of whiplash injury if the car is hit from behind In the event of a rear end crash the body is forced back against the backrest This in turn causes the mechanism to press the head restraint forward and upward thus lim iting the backward movement of the head The SAHR is a mechanical system actu ated by body weight The mechanism is built into the top of the backrest where it is con nected to the head restraint 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 down the head restraint Safety 21 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 SportCombi The height of the rear head restraints can be adjusted by depress ing the catch on the left hand collar in the same way as the front head restraints 22 Safety Child
230. ransmission Battery S technical data Charging replacing the battery Manual gearbox technical data ___ Engine technical data A C system Refrigerant at high pressure Do not loosen or remove the A C system fittings before Warning labels NOTICE AVIS discharging the A C system Improper service methods Radiator fan Charge 8259 13h Char 250 de Sa may cause personal injury System to be serviced by PAG oll SP PAG SP 10 authorized personnel only For instructions consult Radiator fan may start at See workshop manual Voir le manuel d atelier workshop man ual any time Manufactured by Fabriqu par Saab Automobile AB Trollh ttan Sweden Su de 12762061 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 Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CON TAINER Never open hot Laisser refroidir avant d ouvrir Saab Automobile AB 12 791 401 Coolant Never open when engine hot AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES Battery e No sparks flames or smoking NO SMOKING WEAR EYE PROTECTION e Shield eyes explosive gases can cause blindness or injury KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns e Flush eyes immediately with water Get medical help fast ACID Do not tip battery Do not open battery SEE OWNER S MANUAL FLAMM
231. rature 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 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 159 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 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 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 rom 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
232. rawing 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 261 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 Starting and driving 177 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 Maximum Maximum dura trailer weight tion minutes lbs kg e7 3800 1500 e a300 0500 10 15 1870 850 The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot weather i e approximately 104 F 40 C Gradient Maximum Maximum dura of hill trailerweight tion minutes lbs kg 67 2000 900 eo 2000 900 10 15 1000 460 178 When negotiating long hills bear the follow ing important considerations in mind Starting and driving 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 indi cated by the temperature gauge in the main instrument panel Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission Rises in coolant tempe
233. re 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 tread wear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 229 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 269and Loading Your Vehicle on page 234 Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger car tire size 16 93 H 215 55 R a Tire Width b Aspect Ratio c Belt Rating d Rim diameter e Load range f Speed rating Tire Width The three digit number indi cates 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 high as it is wide Belt Rating A lette
234. re properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated 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 Tires should be rotated every 10 000 miles 16 000 km 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 227 and Wheel Replacement on page 230 for more infor mation The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehi cle The first rotation is the most important 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 certain that all wheel nuts are properly tight ened See page 241 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 dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can
235. restrictions may apply to trailer soeeds and weights Luggage compartment length see page 176 9 5 SportCombi 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 262 Specifications Engine 4 cylinder Cylinder bores Stroke Swept volume Idling speed Antifreeze Coolant capacity Four cylinders twin overhead cam shafts 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 18 5 gal 70 litres For optimum performance Saab recommends e 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 150 Engine oil To meet demands in Saab s extended service intervals all engines are filled with specially design
236. revent kids from getting into the trunk from inside the car For Trunk Release Handle information see page 48 and 139 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 possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufac turer s child seat instructions When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the manufacturer Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System Your vehicle has the LATCH system There are LATCH anchors for the outboard seat ing positions of the second row and a top tether anchor on the center position This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehi cle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Only use the attach ments and straps provided with the child restraint If you have any questions regarding LATCH anchors please contact your Saab dealer Safety 23 If a LATCH type child restraint is not
237. ring 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 270 and back cover 184 Starting and driving 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 e Damage to the sidewalls e Damage to the rims on poor roads e Poor handling characteristics Premature tire wear Increased fuel consumption The tire pressure should match the current load and speed of the car for cars sold in U S see page 234 for cars sold in Canada see page 269 The tire pressures given apply to cold tires that is tires that are the same temperature as the outside air temperature The tire pressure increases as the tires become warm e g during highway driving with approximately 0 3 bar 4 psi When the temperature of the tires changes by 50 10 C the tire pressure will change 0 1 bar 2 psi Never reduce the pressure of a hottire Ifthe tires are hot when you check them only increase the pressure if necessary Underinflated tires wear more quickly than slightly overinflated tires Ifa
238. rized 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 trailer 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 towing a heavy load such as a camping trailer in hilly country High ambient temperatures can also increase the temperature of t
239. rmance is still unsatisfactory fit new blades Car care and technical information 205 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 adjusted and if necessary unclogged by means of a pin 206 Car care and technical information 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 Take care not to spill washer fluid The headlights have high pressure concentrate onto hot surfaces Washer washers 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 a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab workshop Work involving high voltage components is potentially lethal NOTICE e Since the headlight lenses are made of plastic rinse
240. rol modules are linked to a data bus which is basically an information carrier that allows information to be exchanged between all the control mod ules and components connected 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 We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer The scan tool connector for fault diagnosis is located under the instrument panel on the drivers side BE 5 Eva D End Gus GoD Eo ERDE E Eon Es A e 293 oD NB E na N N o EB N ol N J N N te ww uuw wW om mMM Mm 26 30 Ww W E95 ES E E E85 E 5 E33 E83 e685 ELS Fuse panel in instrument panel Amp Function A B C Od O1 AJOIN 30 10 7 5 15 15 10 10 7 5 30 Trailer lights Automatic transmission Electric door mirrors DICE manual beam length adjustment Brake lights Park Brake Shift Lock cars with auto matic transmission Reversing lights Parking lights and taillights left Parking lights and taillights right DICE TWICE Electric windows right trailer charging 11 12 13 14 15 16 16B 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Car care and technical information 221 ted 10 15 15 15 30 7 9 20 30 20 20 20 40 10 15 10 40 15 20 30 Brake lights trailer Engine injectors Trunk lighting trunk lo
241. rried 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 amp Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories 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 Turn signal and lane change indicators High beam flasher Cruise control Parking lights High low beam Daytime running lights Instrument illumination Changing bulbs Rear fog light NIGHT PANEL Front fog lights NIGHT PANEL Steering wheel controls Sentronic manual mode Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Odometer and trip meter Fuel gauge Temperature
242. rson before they are thrown forward in a serious frontal crash 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 only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash depending on such factors as the force and angle of the impact the speed of the car on impact and the resistance to deformation of the impacting object The airbag can only be activated once 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 it is very short lived and will not damage your hearing For a short time afterwards you could experience a buzzing noise in your ears Most people who ha
243. rtist name album title or MP3 folder name appears in the display 3 Press the pushbutton under the arrow symbol to return to the previous menu File names with more than 32 characters or four pages will be shortened Information menu Portable player Place the portable player where it cannot be thrown around and cause personal injury in the event of a collision AUX input The AUX input is located at the bottom right of the audio system It can be used to con nect a portable unit such as an MP3 player to the audio system Adjust the sound settings using the control panel or the steering wheel controls To change tracks fast forward etc use the controls on the portable player PIY xN EJECT AUX input at the bottom right of the audio system Connecting and activating a portable player 1 Connect the unit to the audio system via the AUX input 2 Press the CD AUX button to activate the portable player General functions Adjustments should be made when the car is stationary so that attention to traffic is not reduced increasing the likelihood of an accident Setting time and date Cars without CD changer 1 Press the Clock button 2 Press the pushbutton under the menu option you wish to change 3 Press the pushbutton again to increase time or date one increment at atime You can also adjust time and date by press ing the SEEK FWD o
244. ry time to recover Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2 3 minutes after starting Useful tips on cold climate starting If the engine has failed to start after several attempts in very cold weather press and hold the accelerator down to the floor and run the starter for 5 10 seconds This will prevent the engine being flooded exces sively rich fuel air mixture Now start the engine in the normal way do not touch the accelerator Ifthe engine stalls immediately after starting e g if the clutch was released too quickly do not touch the accelerator when restarting the engine Limp home mode The engine management system has a diagnostic feature that continually checks a number of internal functions If for example a fault is detected in the throttle valve the engine management system will go into Limp home mode This limits e idling control e disables the cruise control system and e limits the capacity of the A C compressor If the limp home mode is in operation Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE light on see below and the outside temper ature is close to or below freezing you may need to use some throttle on starting some pressure on the accelerator If the diagnostic system has detected a fault in the engine management system the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE light fa on the main instrument panel will come on see page 58 indicat
245. s The car can be equipped with three ash trays one in the instrument panel fascia and one in each rear door A cigarette lighter is fitted adjacent to the front ashtray and there is also one in the back of the center console Front ashtray 1 To open the ashtray push gently on the center upper part of the front and release to allow it to spring out 2 Close the ashtray in the same way Toremove the ashtray open it and after that pull left side out at an angle To refit line up the slots on either side and Slide it closed Rear ashtrays Open the lid to use ashtray Toremove the ashtray fully open the lid and lift the ashtray straight out To refit the ashtray make sure it engages the two square recesses in the door trim Cigarette lighters The car is provided with cigarette lighters next to the front ashtray and in the rear end of the center console The cigarette lighter sockets can also be used for accessories e g to charge a mobile phone when the ignition is ON The maximum combined load for the two cigarette lighter sockets is 240 W 20 A Front ashtray 1 Press soft to open close 2 Pull out one side at an angle Rear ashtray IB434 Interior equipment and trunk 127 Glove compartment The glove compartment must be closed while travelling An open glove compart ment door could cause leg injuries in the event of a crash The glove compartment can be cooled by the a
246. s 225 Adjust the tire pressure to match the current load and speed of the car see page 269 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 226 High speed operation Driving at high speeds 100 mph 160 km h or higher puts an additional strain on tires Sustained high speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure You could have a crash and you or others could be killed Some high speed rated tires require infla tion pressure adjustment for high speed operation When speed limits and road conditions are such that a vehicle can be driven at high speeds make sure the tires are rated for high speed operation in excellent condition and set to the correct cold tire inflation pressure for the vehicle load Car care and technical information When to check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires a
247. s 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 designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as aan anchor point when securing items in the trunk Improper use of the trunk release could damage it Trunk Release Handle 140 Interior equipment and trunk This page has been left blank Starting and driving 141 Starting and driving Ignition switch 142 Driving with a roof rack Starting the engine 143 oaa a 181 Important considerations Driving at night 183 for driving 146 Driving with a load 183 Refueling 148 Driving with a spare 8 Engine Break In Period 152 Bia eR 185 g i ivi ith the trun Gear changing 152 Aving wi Cruise control 161 lid tailgate open 185 Brakin 162 Driving in deep water ___ 185 I Towing the car 185 Electronic Stability Program ESP 165 Jump starting 188 Economical motoring ___ 172 red eating Pe Driving in cold weather_ 174 oe ee et Parking brake 167 Driving in hot weather 175 Parki sca Towing a trailer 176 li ee Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories 142 Starting and driving Ignition switch The combined ignition switch and gear lever lock is located in the center con sole between
248. s reduced The car must not be driven with more than one compact tire at a time Avoid driving against a curb Do not use snow chains Do not fit the wheel cover this would con ceal the warning text Hanging up the cover 9 5 SportCombi 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 it is 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 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 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
249. s tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure 230 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 bal ancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pull ing 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 the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle Car car
250. s to dispel any condensation in the system Starting and driving 149 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 150 Filling a portable fuel container Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity dis charge 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 Starting and driving 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 operat ing 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 AON 93 Gasoline Octane Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 93 or higher for best per formance You may also use regular unleade
251. se Fuse panel in instrument panel Fuse box under the hood 220 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 dam aged Each Maxi fuse protects a number of electrical circuits and functions and there fore has a higher 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 a workshop We recommend that you con tact 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 DICE controls among other things e Front lights and interior lighting e Instrument illumination 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 cont
252. t 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 187 Transporting the car NOTICE If a car with a sport lowered chassis is transported for example on a flat bed truck take extra care not to damage the spoiler and or underbody 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 188 188 Starting and driving To jump start your vehicle Jump startin p g 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground J N WARNING system its e When working on the battery highly NOTICE explosive gas ca
253. ted Contact service 54 Instruments and controls 71 Theft protection failure Contact service 54 Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop 156 Tighten fuel filler cap 149 Time for service 254 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 CLR button then depressing it a second time for at least eight seconds until SERVICE appears on the display and a chime sounds The message can only be deleted when itis shown on the SID 9 5 SportCombi the high mounted stop light is not included in the autocheck of lights 72 Instruments and controls NIGHT PANEL To improve night driving conditions inside the car the Night Panel mode can be selected In this mode the amount of infor mation displayed is reduced and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated When the NIGHT PANEL button is pressed only the speedometer will be illuminated all the other instruments illumination being extinguished and their needles moved to zero The SID display will be extinguished and the backlighting for switches and other controls will be dimmed Note All indicator and warning lights together with the display of CHECK
254. tem 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 When you release the accelerator the system will revert to the preset speed starting and driving 161 To cancel temporarily Move the control stalk to CANCEL spring loaded position before OFF posi tion This will disengage the system but the preset speed will be retained in the system memory The memory is deleted when the engine is switched off To re engage the system To revert to the preset speed slide the switch to RESUME This will only operate when th
255. th the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Radio ID not known should If this message Is received when tuned to channel 0 there nay be a receiver fault er ae be if hardware cine Consult with your Saab dealer Check XM Receiver Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time the receiver may have a fault Consult with your Saab dealer CD player NOTICE Do not use CDs with labels or stickers These labels could detach and cause the audio system to malfunction Activate the CD player by inserting a disc or by pressing the CD AUX button if a CD is already loaded CD player menu Loading CDs Insert the disc in the slot with the text side up until the mechanism loads the disc The first track is played If the disc is wrong side up it will be ejected automati cally Once all the tracks have been played the CD player will restart from track 1 The CD player is turned off by pressing ON OFF to turn off the audio system or by selecting another audio source Removing CDs Press the EJECT button to eject the CD If you press EJECT without removing the ejected disc the player will reload the disc after 10 seconds for reasons of safety Selecting and changing tracks Turn the tone control or press the SEEK but tons to select or change to the preceding or next track The track number appears in the display If the current track
256. 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 165 Increased stability with ESP The system applies the brakes to the wheels as shown in order to reduce the likelihood of the car skidding 166 Starting and driving ESP indicator light The indicator light on the main instru ment 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 on the main instrument comes on if 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 sec onds 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 brak ing even if it has been switched off manu ally NOTICE Suspension modifications such as cha
257. 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 inthe event of a crash Install the net behind the rear seat backrest 1 Remove the rearmost covers from the root 2 Fasten the attachments at the top of the net to the two attachment points in the roof 3 Secure a lashing 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 the 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 Storage tray under luggage compartment floor 9 5 SportCombi Secure the luggage compartment floor in the open position using the hook on the underside of the floor The storage tray must be located under the luggage compartment floor The cargo net can be stored here when not in use for example Maximum recommended weight on the storage tray is 22 lbs 10 kg Interior equipment and trunk 139 Trunk Release Handle There i
258. the seat 3 Attach and tighten the lower anchor attachments on the child restraint to the vehicle lower anchors If your child restraint does not have the lower attach ments you will be using the lap shoul der belt to secure the child restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 The top tether anchor is located on top of the parcel shelf Use the top tether anchor right behind the seating position you want to use Open the top tether anchor trim cover to expose the anchor Snap the cover to lock in open position Lockable latch plate In fitting a child seat that is intended to be secured in position by the lap portion of the safety belt make use of the locking function of the latch plate This function is available on all seats in the second row 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 latch plate 1 Put the child restraint on the rear seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instruc tions will show you how 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Tighten the safety belt You may find it helpful to use your Knee to push down on the child restraint as you t
259. tion name e Display messages from radio stations e This system relies on receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is avail able In rare cased a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station The RDS system is always on When infor mation is broadcast from the FM station you are listening to the station name or call let ters will be displayed on the display RDS menu NOTICE The menu options AF and REG have no function on US CA cars Rolling advertisements Some radio stations present rolling adver tisements in the display e To block rolling advertisements mark PS Freeze by pressing the pushbutton directly underneath e To allow rolling advertisements deselect PS Freeze by pressing the pushbutton directly underneath Press the pushbutton under the arrow symbol or wait until the system automati cally returns to the previous menu Radio text Press the i button to show text messages sent by certain radio stations in the display If there are no text messages No Info appears on the display XM amp Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States XM offers over 100 coast to coast chan nels including music news sports talk and c
260. tion 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 standard tools and spare wheel Gross vehicle weight GVW Maximum axle load Front Rear 9 5 Sedan Rear 9 5 SportCombi Weight distribution Curb weight front rear GVW front rear Maximum roof load Maximum luggage compartment load ___ Maximum combined load luggage com partment and roof 3330 3710 Ibs 1525 1685 kg 4300 4650 Ibs 1950 2110 kg 2590 Ibs 1175 kg 2310 Ibs 1050 kg 2480 Ibs 1125 kg 60 40 50 50 220 Ibs 100 kg 176 lbs 80 kg 264 Ibs 120 kg Specifications 261 Luggage compartment Trailer Vol AE Pa l 15 9 cu ft Maximum towing speed trailer with brakes 60 mph 100 km h _ 450 litres Trailer with brakes SSC Maximum weight 3500 Ibs 1588 k 9 5 SportCombi rear seat upright 31 4 cu ft S l 9 890 litres Trailer without brakes H a S 9 5 SportCombi rear seat folded 73 0 cu ft l g 2067 litres Maximum load on ball hitch _____ 110 165 Ibs 50 75 kg L h 9 TSAR POMPAN MEN POIiN 9o ean 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
261. ts 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 Lighting goes out 30 seconds after the doors have been closed or e when the ignition is switched ON pro vided that the cabin lighting control is in the centre position e when the car is locked with the remote control Interior equipment and trunk 125 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 1 Reading lights Sun visor 2 Dome light Sun visors There is also a light in the sun visors The light comes on when the cover over the The car is equipped with double sun visors vanity mirror is opened One section of the visor can be indepen When the ignition is OFF if a door has been dently pivoted to the side window left open for 20 minutes the interior lighting A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the will be switched off automatically to save the sun visors The vanity mirrors are illumi battery nated when the cover is raised 126 Interior equipment and trunk Ashtray
262. tted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories 114 Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment Never adjust the steering wheel unless the car is stationary Fore and aft and tilt adjustment of the steer ing wheel is possible Pull down the lever fully until you hear a click 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 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 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 Do not extend your arm head etc out of an open window while driving The electric motors of the front windows are equipped with overload protection inte grated thermal protection This protection operates when the windows are wound down
263. tting insert the connector end of the lamp fitting first Car care and technical information 217 Dome light front 1 Ease the leading edge of the glass out of the overhead panel 2 Release one ofthe contacts and remove the bulb 3 Fit the new bulb Dome light rear 1 Remove the entire overhead panel ease out the trailing end first and then both front edges 2 Fit the new bulb Glove compartment 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 a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer 218 Car care and technical information Bulb table Cap Watag ooo o tion indicator 5 RIOW 10 Dome light courtesy lights glove com gt S Parmer luggage compartment 6 REW S Safety beltreminder icense plate lighting 7 Xenon Reading light overhead panel w9U 8 T4W 4 Reading light rear WY5W 5 Side indicators yellow high mounted W5W stop light 9 5 Sedan parking lights 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 a
264. 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 Turn the rain sensor off if the ignition is ON when clearing snow and ice from the windshield to avoid personal injury Instruments and controls 77 Control for setting wiper delay 1 Long delay 2 Short delay NOTICE To avoid damaging the windshield wip ers turn the rain sensor off before wash ing 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 78 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
265. ument panel will also flash If the hazard warning lights are left on for some time the flasher frequency will be reduced to save the battery Hazard warning lights should only be used if the car constitutes a hazard to other road users Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be left at the roadside on account of 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 Reversing lights The reversing lights come on automatically when reverse gear is engaged or selected with the ignition switched on Wipers and washers There are three intermittent wiper positions Moving the control stalk to the spring loaded position between 0 and 2 will produce a single sweep of the wipers The wipers are designed for optimal clean ing at all driving speeds At higher speeds it may be possible to detect a slight sweep ing sound This may be due to the increased air pressure on the blades at higher speeds Headlight washers If 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
266. ure Two presses Air is directed to the windscreen without the fan speed being increase or the rear window heating being switched on To revert to a previous setting press the AUTO button Floor and panel vents 84 Instruments and controls E EKAS Panel and centre 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 AC OFF switch has been pressed If the outdoor temperature is above 77 F 25 C the system might select recirculation after 0 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 Adaptation of ACC It is also possible to customize the ACC system e g to adapt to driving and weather conditions The rear window heating will come on after the engine has started if the outside temper ature is below 5 C This function helps to pre
267. urity This page has been left blank SR TN ON E Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories Instruments and controls 57 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights Instruments Saab Information Display SID Switches Automatic climate control ACC 58 64 68 73 79 08 Instruments and controls U S shown Canada similar Main instrument panel 6 Fuel gauge 1 Tachometer 7 Engine temperature gauge 2 Indicator and warning lights 8 Trip meter reset button 3 Speedometer 9 Odometer and trip meter 4 Indicator and warning lights 5 Pressure gauge IB4117 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 64 Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE An illuminated Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator light indi cates 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 fur ther damage to your car and create unsafe dr
268. 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 239 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 bal ancing Flat spots of this type disappear once the tires get hot again usually after 10 15 miles 20 25 km of driving at cruising speed Car care and technical information 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 You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the
269. 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 con tacting 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 alt 235 45 R17 size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instruc tions If you can hear the chains contact ing your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle 231 If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire
270. uthorized Saab dealer 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 trailer securely with the result that the wheels can start to slide downhill Always apply the trailer s parking brake when unhitching it There is oth erwise a risk of personal injury or damage to the bumper should the trailer start to roll Trailer hitch attachments are available as accessories These are designed for a max imum trailer weight of 3500 Ibs 1588 kg see also page 261 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 We recommend that you consult an authorized Saab dealer for guidance on how to connect the trailer hitch electrical system 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 d
271. uthorized Saab dealer Locking by key 1 When the car is locked and unlocked the theft alarm is also affected Turn the key clockwise all doors locked The trunk tailgate release unlock switch on the driver s door will not work when all doors are locked Nor will the switch on the center console Unlocking by key 2 Turn the key counterclockwise once the driver s door will unlock Turn the key counterclockwise twice all doors but not tailgate unlocked Switch in driver s door and switch in center console enabled Locking unlocking by key 1 To lock 2 Tounlock Child safety locks The rear doors are equipped with child safety locks that are operated by means of a catch adjacent to the door lock Insert a key and turn the catch 45 clockwise or counterclockwise as indicated by the label on the door When the child safety catch is in the locked position the door cannot be opened from the inside WARNING If small children 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 47 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 moving at a speed greater than 2 7 mph 4 km h 48 Security
272. 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 Driving with a spare wheel fitted See page 238 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 moonroof 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 sucked into the engine The engine will be seriously damaged if water enters the intake system Starting and driving 185 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 186 Front towing eye Make sure that the towing eye at the front is screwed in tightly The towing eye is on
273. ve 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 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 puta child seat in the front e Sit as far back as possible from the airbag e Always use safety belts and child restraints Are the smoke and fumes given off when the airbag operates at all harmful Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several min utes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes Avoid as far as possible getting dust on your skin as there is a risk of skin Irritation If 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 Safety 41 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Is there anything might add to the front or sides of the vehic
274. vent ice or mist forming on the rear window in cold damp weather Fuel con sumption may increase slightly Seat heating comes on if the system determines that heating is necessary based on the temperature in the seat and the outside temper ature Operation in AUTO mode _ Factory setting after adaptation Heating is selected manually There are two settings for heating Repeat edly pressing the but ton switches between low output high output and off 85 Adaptation and restoration of factory settings is done by holding the respective button depressed approx 2 seconds until a chime sounds Make sure the ignition is ON Instruments and controls Display textin SID Display text in SID when during adaptation factory settings are restored ACC AUTO ACC MANUAL RDEFR CTRL RDEFR CTRL ACC MANUAL SEAT HEATING ACC AUTO SEAT HEATING Example If you want the ACC system to handle activation and deac tivation of rear window door mirror heating hold the button depressed approx 2 seconds until a chime sounds The display shows ACC AUTO RDEFR CTRL When Adaptation of ACC is done it will apply until factory settings are restored 86 Instruments and controls Calibration Calibration is carried out automatically after a certain number of starts if the ignition has been switched off for more than 2 hours If the battery has been disconnected or has run flat the system will need to be rec
275. w effect 110 Side airbags 36 Signalling horn 114 Snow chains 174 Sorting music 103 Sound system 107 Sources of AM interference 111 Sources of FM interference 111 Spare wheel 237 Spare wheel and tools 185 Spark plugs 265 Speed dependent volume compensation 106 Speedometer 64 65 Starting in cold weather ACC 84 Starting in hot weather ACC 84 Steering wheel adjustment 114 Steering wheel controls 91 Steering technical data 267 Steps for determining correct load limit 236 Stone chip damage repairing 245 Storage compartments 127 Storing radio stations 93 Sun visors 125 Suspension 267 Suspension technical data 267 Switches 73 Symboler 9 Systems adjustment 272 T TCS OFF TP Table of fuses Tachometer Tailgate opening Tank gauge Technical data Technical data radio audio Temperature control ACC Temperature gauge engine Temperature zones ACC Textile carpeting Through load hatch Tie Downs Tightening torque wheel studs Time display Tip driving at night Tip to avoid theft Tips ACC 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 184 232 234 237 268 268 185 Touching in the paintwork Towbar attachment Towbar load Towing the car Towing automatics Traffic programme Trailer weights Treadwear indicators Trionic Trip computer Trip meter
276. x Expansion tank coolant Washer fluid filler cap Battery Turbo unit Ignition discharge module Reservoir power steering fluid OONDOAIBRWNM 194 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 addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known t
277. y 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 61 and 37 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 entire process takes less than 0 1 second literally faster than the blink ing of an eye The driver and passenger airbags are referred to as smart airbags This means that the system compensates for factors such as the force of the collision Safety 29 Note The sensor reacts differently depending on whether or not the front seatbelts on the driver
278. y 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 applied 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 Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by the car s standard three point belts Make sure that the shoulder belt is not in contact with the neck or throat If it is a booster seat cush ion may be necessary Correctly positioned safety belt To fasten the belt Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert ing the tongue in the buckle Check that it is securely fastened Grasp the 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 pul

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