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1. 9 9 JO 9 12 fag Engine coolant flush and replace max 3 year intervals Py ff ff mf f pp w y l f e R Engine coolant system hoses and cap O JO o 97 J Je 9 9 J J9 R Drive bett condition E fe o o J J o 9 j 9 R Camshaft drive belt V6 CT CT y E Spark plugs ooo Se me These are the minimum required Emission Control System maintenance steps Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be performed according to this program a Engine oil and filter should be changed at least once a year Intermediate oil and filter changes halfway between indicated intervals suggested for cars primarily used for driving in dense city traffic or for repeated short trip operation without sufficient warm up Camshaft drive belt replacements V6 prior to 100 000 miles will be performed at no charge by an authorized U S or Canadian Saab dealer Service intervals Refer to the Warranties amp Service Record Book for service intervals beyond 100 000 miles 160 000 km Application type of service col 1 Service Procedure E emission service Check top up adjust or replace if necessary R regular maintenance Replace Lubricate 246 Maintenance and owner assistance Service Intervals Miles U S Cars g Kilometers Canadian Cars cs Engine and engine compartment cont o TTP lines EVAP canister and canister purge valve R Fuel
2. Owner s Manual Saab 9 5 Model Year 2001 Safety 11 Security 33 Instruments and controls 47 Saab 9 5 Audio System 81 OnStar Telematics 107 Interior equipment and trunk 119 Starting and driving 147 Car care and technical information 187 Maintenance and owner assistance 241 Specifications 249 Index 263 Saab Automobile AB 2000 Service Readiness Saab Automobile AB Trollhattan Sweden Printed in Sweden SSaa Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab The Saab 9 5 is available with the following engine variants e 2 3T Ecopower e 2 3 Turbo Ecopower e 3 0t V6 Ecopower SE Although the manual describes the most important differences between model vari ants it does not include precise specifica tions of the different variants Some differ ences also occur to meet special legal requirements in different countries Importation and distribution of Saab auto mobiles spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada and by Saab Cars USA Inc in the U S A We recommend that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and that you keep it in the car for future reference To find a specific item use the overviews given on pages 3 7 A list of contents is given atthe beginning of each section of the manual and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the boo
3. Adjusting the volume The default setting for START VOL is volume setting 9 and that for TEL VOL is volume setting 14 the highest volume set ting is 30 e Maximum START VOL e TEL VOL To change the volume setting Press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System Adjust the volume Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys tem e g RADIO BAND to save the new volume setting Speed dependent volume SP D VOL ON OFF saab 9 5 Audio System 97 To change the default setting The default setting for this function is ON Press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System Select SP D VOL using Select ON OFF using the VOL control Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys tem e g RADIO BAND to save the new default setting Loudness ON OFF To change the default setting The default setting for this function is ON Press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System Select LOUDNESS using RREEziss Select ON OFF using the VOL control Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys tem e g RADIO BAND to save the new default setting 98 saab 9 5 Audio System Steering wheel controls To facilitate use of the Audio System and to promote safer driv
4. Before parking and if the traffic condi tions allow brake quite heavily so that the brake discs and pads warm up and dry The brakes are power assisted and it should be kept in mind that the servo unit only provides the power assis tance when the engine is running The brake pressure required when the engine is off e g when the car is on tow is roughly four times the normal pedal force required The pedal also feels hard and unresponsive Starting and driving 167 ABS brakes e The additional safety afforded by the ABS system is not designed to allow drivers to drive faster but to make normal driving safer e To stop as quickly as possible without loss of directional stability whether the road surface is dry wet or slippery press the brake pedal down hard without letting up declutching simultaneously and steer the car to safety ABS antilock braking system modulates the brake pressure to the respective wheels Wheel sensors detect if a wheel is about to lock and the control module reduces the pressure to that wheel and then increases it once more until the tendency is detected again The brake system is equipped with an Elec tronic Brake force Distribution device EBD which distributes the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels in such a way as to achieve optimum braking perfor mance irrespective of the car s speed and load The ABS system has a built in diagnostic function whic
5. Child restraint that are approved for rear ward facing installation in the rear seat can be positioned in any of the three rear places If the child restraint is positioned in the center place the child restraint Support legs should be used and the rear seat armrest secured with the safety strap accessory You must fasten such a child restraint with the three point safety belt and the two underside anchorage tethers The tethers should be fixed to the beam beneath the driver s and passenger s seat The fixing points are color marked If you intend to install another make of child restraint make sure that it is possible to fit it in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Child restraints installed in the rear seat A special accessory is available for lock ing the center armrest so that a child seat can be installed in the middle seat See your Saab dealer for details When a rear facing child seat is fitted in the center position of the rear seat in the Saab 9 5 Sedan the center armrest must be secured in place with this strap If this is not done the center armrest could swing down in the event of a frontal colli sion and cause injury to the child When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the car seat manufacturer Child restraints installed in the rear seat Saab 9 5 Wagon Child restraint that are approved for rear ward facing installation in the rear
6. The selected temperature is always maintained automatically A C compressor OFF No cooling of inlet air Temperature air distribution and fan speed still under automatic control 3 1 AUTO Z ic ailll Temperature air distribution fan speed and recirculation will all be controlled automatically In falling temperatures the A C compressor is switched off at 32 F 0 C ACC system OFF In rising temperatures the A C compressor is Fan OFF switched on at 41 F 5 C A C compressor OFF If at the start the outside air temperature is 32 41 F Warm air OFF 0 5 C the A C compressor is switched off Air distribution selections locked in current settings Recirculation can be selected manually eat A WI CANGEN PIEMOUS Pressing the AUTO button will put the system into np no AUTO dti Ji tin all th automatic mode i rrp ce iy Pressing the OFF button again wil resultin the sys When the engine is started the A C system is in ee DOI Any pene MANUA GENNOS AUTO mode apart from any currently set program see page 76 and 77 74 Instruments and controls J AUTO ET The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled manually Switch off the heating as soon as the rear window is clear to avoid imposing a heavy load on the bat tery longer than necessary Note however that the heating will go off automatically after 5 10 minutes depending on the outdoor temperature or sooner if the voltage i
7. 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 NOTE e Never reverse the polarity of the bat tery by connecting the leads to the wrong terminals The red positive lead connects to the positive termi nal and the black negative lead to the negative terminal Serious damage can be done to the car s electrical system if a battery or alternator lead is disconnected while the engine is running e The nut on the battery clamp should be tightened to a torque of 10 Nm Car care and technical information Correct position for battery clamp 201 202 Car care and technical information Drive belts e Keep hands and clothing well clear of drive belts when engine is running e Always stop engine before inspecting drive belts e The fan can start even when the engine is switched off The alternator is situated on the right hand side of the engine adjacent to the bulkhead It is driven via a Poly V belt from the crank shaft pulley The Poly V belt also drives the water pump the A C compressor and the steering servo pump Serious damage can be done to the car s electrical system if an alternator lead is disconnected while the engine is running
8. grammed by your authorized Saab work shop see page 261 Locking unlocking the car When the car is locked and unlocked the theft alarm is also affected Remote locking 1 Press 6 once on the control all doors locked The hazard warning lights will flash once and the horn chirps once to confirm The tailgate cannot be opened now from inside using the switch on the driver s door Remote unlocking 2 Press 8 once on the control the driver s door is unlocked Press a second time to unlock the rest of the doors The hazard warning lights will flash twice and the horn chirps twice to confirm Security 35 Locking unlocking by remote control 1 To lock 2 Tounlock The remote control also works from inside the car Therefore hold the key in sucha way that the buttons are not unintention ally pressed when the key is turned or inserted or removed from the ignition switch Otherwise the doors may be unintention ally locked or the tailgate unlocked On Sedan models the trunk may even be opened 36 Security Locking unlocking by key 1 To lock 2 Tounlock Locking by key 1 When the car is locked and unlocked the theft alarm is also affected Turn the key clockwise all doors locked The trunk lid tailgate cannot be opened now from inside using the switch on the driver s door Unlocking by key 2 Turn the key counterclockwise once the driver s door will unlock Turn the key counterclo
9. tion properly Personal Calling Existing OnStar service agreement required Additional usage charges apply for Personal Calling Interim 2001 model year availability in select markets For system limitations and details call 1 800 ONSTAR 7 or visit www onstar com Virtual Advisor Existing OnStar and Personal Calling ser vice agreement required Additional usage charges apply for Personal Calling Interim 2001 model year availability in select mar kets For system limitations and details call 1 800 ONSTAR 7 or visit www onstar com OnStar Telematics Additional Information Warranty OnStar is warranted as part of the General Motors new vehicle limited warranty A Note About Privacy At OnStar we know you want to protect your privacy and we take subscriber privacy very seriously We never provide your per sonal information to another company or person unless you authorize it or we are required to by the legal process or in such cases where you have provided it for billing purposes or you have requested a hotel res ervation are sending flowers etc Having this information on file with OnStar is a real advantage and helps you avoid repeating your credit card information over a cellular connection Your trust is what we most value Transferring OnStar Because your OnStar 3 button system is an integral part of your Saab it cannot be trans ferred to another vehicle Each OnStar System stays with the origi
10. 1 min x1000 7 IB603 Specifications Specifications Engine Oll ssscssssseesees Engine variant 0 000 Electrical system Drive belts c scscceseee Manual gearboX 00 Automatic transmission SUSPENSION 2000ceeeeees ST CIiNG ccccceseeeeeeeneees Brake SYSt CM cscsceeeeees Wheels and tires Plates and labels 249 250 General Overall length including bumpers Specifications 9 5 Sedan 9 5 Wagon Overall width including door mirrors Maximum height 9 5 Sedan 9 5 Wagon Wheelbase Ground clearance Track Front Rear Turning circle curb to curb Turning circle measured at vehicle extrem ities Number of seats incl driver Specified track applies to wheel sizes 189 2 in 4805 mm 189 3 in 4808 mm 80 4 in 2042 mm 57 0 in 1449 mm 58 9 in 1497 mm 106 4 in 2703 mm approx 6 6 in 167 mm 59 9 in 1522 mm 59 9 in 1522 mm 35 4 ft 10 8 m 37 4 ft 11 4 m 5 6x15 amp 6 5x 16 Gross vehicle weight GVW Maximum train weight kg GVW max trailer kg weight bi SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB e VQ Drey OOF OFZ Be ene aa oe IB541 Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear Permissible load in addition to driver GVW minus curb weight The maximum permissible axle load front or rear must not be exceeded The maximum permi
11. 114 OnStar Telematics Storing Deleting Numbers in Memory Nametags Storing a number Your OnStar system can store up to 20 numbers up to 32 digits each in memory that can be dialed by simply repeating the nametag To store a number 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar DOT Ready button 2 Say STORE OnStar will respond Number Please 3 Say the ist OnStar will repeat the Digit number 4 Saythe2nd OnStar will repeat the Digit digit Continue saying numbers in this manner until finished 5 Say STORE OnStar will respond again Nametag Please 6 Say lt new OnStar will respond nametag gt Again 7 Say lt new OnStar will respond nametag gt Once More OnStar will respond Storing lt nametag gt 8 Say lt new nametag gt Deleting a Number from Memory To delete a nametag 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar DOT Ready button 2 Say DELETE OnStar will respond Nametag Please 3 Say OnStar will respond lt nametag gt Delete lt nametag gt YES or NO 4 Say YES OnStar will respond Deleting lt nametag gt Setting Tone or Voice Response Your system comes from the factory with voice responses to your commands to con firm that the system received the command or number you intended For example when you are entering a number OnStar repeats the number back to you You may change the system to respond with a tone
12. 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 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
13. Prestige Radio module Radio system Number of presets FM AM Frequency range FM MW WB Tuning steps Automatic seek tuning Manual tuning 10 dB at 100 Hz 10 dB at 10 000 Hz 150 W 110 W at 1 THD total har monic distortion and 13 5 V 200 W 150 W at 1 THD total har monic distortion and 13 5 V PLL dual synthesizer tuner 3X6 2x6 87 9 107 9 MHz 530 1710 kHz 162 40 162 55 MHz FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz WB 50 kHz FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz saab 9 5 Audio System 99 Frequency range FM Distortion FM Cassette player Fast forward rewind Frequency range Wow and flutter Signal to noise ratio Dolby B C NR effect CD player and CD changer 1 bit system and 8 x oversampling Frequency range Distortion Dynamics CD changer capacity 40 15000 Hz 1 dB lt 0 5 lt 120 seconds C 60 40 16000 Hz 2 dB 0 2 WRMS 45 dB 8 16 dB 20 20000 Hz 0 5 dB lt 0 008 gt 80 dB 1 kHz 6 discs e These specifications comply with the new IHF Standard e Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement we retain the right to alter specifications and design without prior notice e Dolby noise reduction is produced under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation e Dolby and the double D symbol Od are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licens ing Corporation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance cou
14. Shift up indicator for improved fuel economy U S models only Cars equipped with a manual transmission have a Shift up light on the instrument panel The light begins to work after the vehicle is warmed up and provides you with a good indication when to shift to a higher gear It is not necessary or recommended to follow the shift up recommendations in all driving conditions for example when driv ing in heavy urban traffic or steep downhill grades However shifting with the light should result in improved fuel economy Therefore for reduced fuel consumption and better energy conservation you should make a habit of shifting before or when the shift up light comes on Towing Towing of cars with manual transmission see page 181 Automatic transmission e Make it a habit to keep your foot on the brake when selecting a drive position to prevent the car creeping forward or backward if reverse is selected e The car must be at a standstill before P Ror Nis selected You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of P If the car is still moving when adrive position is subse quently selected this could cause an accident or damage the automatic transmission e Never park the car with the selector lever in a drive position even if the parking brake is on e Always select P position and apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle unattended Selector lever The electronic
15. The belt tension is critical and is adjusted automatically by the belt tensioner See also page 49 Warning charging Routing of the Poly V belt 4 cylinder engine Routing of the Poly V belt 3 0t V6 IB543 Wipers and washers Check and clean all wiper blades regularly We recommend Saab washer fluid for cleaning If poor wiper performance is experienced clean the windshield with Saab washer fluid This is particularly important if the car has been through an automatic car wash as these sometimes leave a wax coating onthe windshield If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory fit new blades Car care and technical information IB506 Changing the windshield wiper blades Lift the wiper arm off the windshield 1 Depress the catch 2 Pull the complete blade assembly down to free it from the wiper arm and then lift it off the arm 203 Changing headlight wiper blades 1 Lift the wiper arm off the headlight 2 Release the wiper blade by pulling it straight down at right angles to the wiper arm To fit the new blade slot the blade into the retainer on the wiper arm and press it firmly home 204 Car care and technical information Washers The washer fluid reservoir holds 6 4 quarts 6 liters When WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW comes up on the SID the reservoir is down to about 1 quart 1 liter of fluid Add at least 50 of washer fluid to water to pre vent freezing and for effe
16. 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 191 ing duration ignition timing and turbo charger boost pressure to provide excellent engine performance while maintaining low emissions and fuel consumption The Trionic engine management systems continuously monitors the operation of these systems and have on board diag nostic capabilities OBD II If the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE lamp fa in the main instru ment illuminates this indicates that the Trionic ECM has detected a problem The car will continue to operate but perfor mance may be diminished You should have your car checked by a Saab dealer as soon as possible 192 ORVR Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery Hydrocarbon vapors formed when refueling will be recovered by the car and not released into the atmosphere The hydro carbons are absorbed in a evaporative emission canister When the engine is sub sequently started the evaporative emission canister is gradually purged as air is sucked into it through a shut off valve The hydro carbon air mixture passes through the evap canister purge valve and into the engine where it is burned When refueling make sure you screw the filler cap on and keep turni
17. in which case a change down to 1st or 2nd will take place The Winter mode will be deselected if The W button is pressed The engine is switched off The selector lever is moved to position 2 or 1 Kick down is activated The automatic transmission fluid overheats Automatic transmission fault indicator appears on main instrument panel see page 161 166 Starting and driving Cruise control e Do not use the Cruise control system on wet or icy roads in dense traffic or on winding roads e Set the control to OFF when you do not want to use the system to prevent the system being activated inadvert ently For safety reasons brake system func tion the brakes must be applied once when the engine has started before the cruise control system can be activated The system is operated by means of the controls on the stalk switch e ON OFF switch on off e RESUME Resume preset speed e SET to set the desired speed e CANCEL Cancel operation of system e g to reduce speed temporarily When the system is ON the CRUISE indi cator light will appear on the main instru ment panel and will be extinguished when the system is switched OFF If CANCEL is selected CRUISE will flash once To set the desired speed Move the switch to ON Accelerate to the desired speed minimum speed 25 mph 40 km h and press SET Cruise control switches To increase the preset speed Acceler
18. 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 7 Plug in the connector 8 Screw on the cover Parking light bulb Parking light bulb The parking light bulb is adjacent to the bulb for low beam 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit 2 Withdraw the bulb holder 3 Change the bulb Car care and technical information IB512 Front fog lights Front fog lights cornering lights 1 From under the front bumper grip the bulb holder and twist counterclockwise 2 Unplug the connector 3 Change the bulb Refit in the reverse order Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack 207 Front turn signal bulb 1 Retaining screw 2 Bayonet pin 3 Plastic lugs Front turn signal bulbs To change the bulb the complete lamp unit has to be removed 1 Loosen the screw 1 There is no need to remove it completely 2 Carefully pull out the lamp unit 3 The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting Grip the holder and twist it counterclock wise 4 Withdraw the bulb holder from the lamp unit 5 The bulb also has a bayonet fitting Press in the bulb and twist it counter clockwise 6 Fit the new bulb and check that it is cor rectly seated 208 Car care and technical information When refitting the lamp unit check that the R
19. response if you prefer A ready tone a digit tone or a goodbye tone will respond instead of the voice All other responses will still be by voice 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar DOT Ready button 2 Say Voice OnStar will respond Feedback Voice Feedback is now ON OFF Units Remaining OnStar keeps track of the amount of calling time you have purchased and used in units The number of total remaining units is stored within the OnStar system and canbe accessed easily 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar DOT Ready button 2 Say Units OnStar will respond Verify or Add 3 Say Verify OnStar will respond You have units remaining Adding More Calling Minutes Units You can charge additional calling units with automatic refill by contacting OnStar or by authorizing automatic unit refill on the OnStar Subscriber Website For more infor mation about the OnStar Subscriber Web site please see page 117 Automatic Replenishment If you run out of units during a call your call will be terminated and you will be connected to OnStar for approval to replenish You will be warned at the beginning of a call when you have ten or fewer calling units remain Ing Contact OnStar 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar DOT Ready button 2 Say Units OnStar will respond Verify or Add 3 Say Add You will be connected to OnStar for replenish ment You will need
20. ries including e International News Headlines e National News Headlines e Technology Headlines e Business Headlines e Sports Headlines e Entertainment Headlines E mail Reader The OnStar Virtual Advisor allows you to lis ten and soon respond to your e mails any time you want E mail availability is based on the address es you provide to OnStar Every Virtual Advisor enrollee will receive an E mail account OnStar Subscriber Website Expected availability Fourth Quarter 2000 As an OnStar subscriber you have access to the OnStar Subscriber Website The Sub scriber Website will provide you with impor tant facts about your OnStar subscription and allow you to customize your Virtual Advisor Mobile Profile All this allows you to access up to the minute information that can make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable The Subscriber Website was designed to provide you with easy access to personal ized information learn more about OnStar update your account information plan your travel receive weather information and interact with OnStar You can also act like an OnStar Advisor and pinpoint your Saab To access the Sub scriber Website simply go to www onstar com and then click on the OnStar Subscriber link The OnStar Sub scriber Website is a secured site that is password protected You will be required to provide your OnStar account number and personal identification number PIN If you do no
21. that children for example do not burn themselves 136 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 handbrake This averts the danger of the car moving off suddenly if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear e Anchor the load securely e g using middle safety belt to avoid danger of injury resulting from displacement of load on hard braking e Do not exceed the load capacity of the car as this will alter its handling characteristics see page 250 Tie Downs Four tie downs for securing the load are fitted inside the trunk Place the load as far in as possible Interior equipment and trunk 137 Safety belt located in its belt clip Folding the rear seat 9 5 Wagon Both the narrow and wide sections of the rear seat can be folded separately Folding is facilitated if the front seats are not located too far back The wide section cannot be folded separately if a cargo net The safety belts for the outer seating positions should be put in is mounted on the rear of the backrest their respective b
22. the safety belt adjusting device from oper ating to remove slack or prevent the safety belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack Safety belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible consistent with comfort to provide the protection for which they have been designed A loose belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer Care should be taken to avoid contamina tion of the webbing with polishes oils and chemicals and particularly battery acid Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed contaminated or damaged Itis essential to replace the entire assem bly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious Belts should not be worn with straps twisted 18 Safety Head restraint e Adjust the head restraint so that the head is well supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in an accident e The rear head restraint should not be folded down when the seat is occu pied The front seats in the Saab 9 5 are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints SAHRs These reduce the risk of whiplash injury if the car is hit from behind In the event of arear end collision the body is forced back against the backrest This in turn causes the mechanism to press the head restraint forward and upwards thus limiting the
23. winter climates where the majority of your driving will be done on snow and ice Winter tires should be fitted to all four wheels to maintain a proper balance Your Saab dealer can advise you as to the correct size tire for your car if different from the original size and also supply Saab approved winter tires Tire quality grading cars sold in U S New tires must be graded and labeled in accordance with new Federal regulations Standard tests are conducted to measure performance in the areas of traction and temperature resistance Refer to the tire sidewall for the specific quality grades of the tires provided on your new Saab Compact spare tires are exempt DOT QUALITY GRADES e Treadwear e Traction AA A B C e Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to Fed eral safety requirements in addition to these grades Uniform Tire Quality Grading US Quality grades can be found where applica ble on the tire sidewall between tread shoul der and maximum section width For exam ple Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the gov ernment course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use howev
24. you could experience a buzzing noise in your ears Most people who have experienced it cannot remember the noise of the inflation at all all they remember is the noise of the crash Can you still use a child seat in the front if a passenger airbag is installed Definitely not Children 12 and under can be injured or killed by the airbag The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children NEVER puta child seat in the front Safety 31 Are the smoke and fumes given off when the airbag operates at all harmful Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several min utes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes Avoid as far as possible getting dust on your skin as there is a risk of skin Irritation If this trouble persists you should consult a doctor If you suffer from asthma the incident may bring on an attack in which case you should follow the normal procedure advised by your doctor It is advisable to consult a doctor afterwards A N WARNING When an airbag is inflated there is dust in the air Because the dust sometimes contains particles of a substance resembling dish detergent the following precautions should be taken e As soon as possible wash any exposed skin using a mild soap and water e If there is irritation of the eyes flush them liberally with clean water for at least 20 minutes 32 Safety What should do if the AIR BAG warning l
25. 6 button on the key e The EJ button on the centre console e The key in the driver s door Security Unlocking the tailgate with a key 9 5 Wagon 39 40 Security Locked A 3 Security Lock Safety lock Safety lock The tailgate has a safety lock which is acti vated with a button to the right of the tailgate lock When the button is moved to the left the tail gate can only be opened from the outside assuming that the locking button LOCK by the inside opening handle has not been pushed in Locking button by the tailgate inside open ing handle The tailgate is locked when closed if the button LOCK is pushed in before the tail gate is closed If small children are carried in the rear seat the safety locks on the tailgate and rear doors should be activated to prevent unintentional opening from the inside Car alarm Leaving children or pets unattended ina locked car is dangerous It is also danger ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key A child or others could be badly injured or even killed The car alarm anti theft system is acti vated deactivated when the car is locked unlocked by the remote control or by the key see page 35 The antenna for the alarm system is located in the center console Allthe doors plus trunk lid tailgate and hood are monitored by microswitches and win dow glass sensors will trigger the alarm if any glass is broken Remote con
26. Automobile AB 9 07 747 Q Jack Text printed on jack Use on Saab 9 5 amp 9 3 Use on level ground only Use vehicle support stands Safe working load 2000 Ibs 1 000 kg For more information see your owner s manual WARNING Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains Car must be level and jack must be placed on firm and level ground Never crawl underneath car when it is jacking up JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission into park Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be changed See illustrations 3 Crank jack so that car begins to lift 4 Remove center cap by inserting a screw driver under cap and prying up Using socket wrench in tool kit Loosen wheel bolts one half turn Raise car so that tire clears ground Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose 8 Lower car Tighten wheel bolts in crosswise order See illustrations N a D N Saab Automobile AB 46 89 949 IB1705 Jack Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains Car must be level and jack must be placed on firm and level ground Never crawl underneath car when it is jacked up JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be chang
27. 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 Recovery and or recycling of automotive materials A typical car consists of metals 65 75 plastics 10 14 rubber 5 and small quantities of glass wood paper and tex tiles Some of these materials can be recycled while others can be recovered in chemical processes for reuse in new products or as a source of energy While the Saab 9 5 was still at the draw ing board stage Saab engineers were giving serious consideration to how the maximum quantity of materials could be reclaimed from the car on its eventual scrapping To facilitate sorting plastic parts for instance have been marked to identify the precise nature of the plastic Approximately 90 of the materials in the car can be recycled or recovered where facilities exist Before the car is scrapped all the oils and other fluids that could pollute the environ ment should be recovered from the car It may be of interest in this context to learn that the refrigerant used in the Saab 9 5 s ACC systems R134a contains neither CFCs nor any other chlorine compounds 0O NOOR WONDM A pillar trim PP PP EPDM Windshield trim PP PP EPDM Seals EPDM C pillar trim PP Rear light cluster PMMA Corner infill panel PPO PA Rear bu
28. Driving in winter 172 Coolant checking changing__ 196 197 Cooling system capacity _ 252 Wiper washer control stalk _ 68 Washer fluid topping up ___ 204 Washer jets 204 Manual transmission Automatic transmission Manual transmission oil Automatic transmission fluid Jump starting Battery Battery charge Engine compartment Engine description Brakes and braking 3 0t V6 Engine oil level checking ABS brakes Engine oil changing Brake system Engine oil specification Brake fluid Brake pads Warning labels V I N number Engine number Gearbox number Color code Fuse panels Changing a fuse Table of fuses Relays Power steering a Diet Sled l i id arade 7 Engine temperature gauge _ 55 a a Qiece Driving in fit Ge 173 Driving in cold climate 172 Coolant checking changing _ 196 197 Cooling system capacity _ 252 Ignition system Drive belts Spark plugs Catalytic converter Wiper washer control stalk _ 68 Washer fluid topping up ___ 204 Washer jets 204 Important considerations Automatic transmission Jump starting for driving Automatic transmission fluid Battery Turbo unit Battery charge Engine technical data 8 Warning labels A WARNING Drive belt Danger Moving belt A WARNING Y START Radiator fan The radiator fan can cut in even after engine has been switched off A WARNING Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CON TAI
29. EEC at 5500 rom Maximum torque EEC at 1800 rom Compression ratio 2 3 Turbo Ecopower Aero model engine manual transmission Rating EEC at 5500 rom Maximum torque EEC at 1900 rom Compression ratio 2 3 Turbo Ecopower Aero model engine automatic transmission Rating EEC at 5500 rpm Maximum torque EEC at 1900 rom Compression ratio 3 0t V6 Ecopower Rating EEC at 5500 rpm Maximum torque EEC at 2500 rom _ Compression ratio 185 hp 136 kW 207 2 ft lb 280 Nm 9 3 1 230 hp 169 kW 259 0 ft lb 350 Nm 9 3 1 230 hp 169 kW 244 2 ft lb 330 Nm 9 3 1 200 hp 147 kW 229 4 ft lb 310 Nm 9 5 1 Electrical system Voltage Battery capacity Starter motor Alternator rating Firing order 4 cylinder 3 0t V6 Spark plugs 2 3t Electrode gap 2 3 Turbo Aero Electrode gap 3 0t V6 Electrode gap 12 V 60 Ah or 70 Ah 1 4 kW 130 A 14 V 1 3 4 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 NGK BCPR 6ES 11 0 0414 in 1 05 mm NGK PFR 6H 10 0 0374 in 0 95 mm NGK BKR 7ES 11 0 0414 in 1 05 mm Drive belts Engine variants 4 cylinder poly V belt 3 0t V6 poly V belt Y Drive belt 4 cylinder IB542 Outside length 102 84 in 2612 mm 79 53 in 2020 mm Drive belt 3 0t V6 IB543 Specifications 255 Manual gearbox Type sSSSSSSSSSSC Ae ynchromessh 5 speed with final drive and differen tial Oils Sasa synthetic manual gearbo
30. F 15 and 27 C In addition there are also HI and LO settings see below The HI and LO settings for the passenger zone can only be selected if they are also selected for the driver s zone The displayed temperature is not the abso lute temperature but corresponds to the comfort level normally experienced at that temperature after allowance has been made for the air flow relative humidity solar radiation etc currently prevailing inside the car The most usual temperature setting is 64 76 F 18 24 C depending on per sonal preference and what clothing Is worn It is recommended that changes in the temperature setting be made in steps of 2 1 C Once the desired climate has been achieved the rear center vents can be closed to prevent warm air being distrib uted at face height Settings when HI selected e Maximum heat Air distribution to windshield and floor Recirculation OFF even if manually selected before e Fan high speed e Settings shown on ACC display Settings when LO selected e Maximum cooling A C compressor will run even if ECON manually selected before Air distribution through panel vents e Fan maximum speed Recirculation ON Settings shown on ACC display Instruments and controls 73 Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings Ifa manual function is selected it will be locked in but other functions 1 AUTO will be controlled automatically KERTI
31. Instruments and controls 47 Instruments and controls CHEEK onc Indicator and warning a _ f NONIS siniriiiniinsnrenuasiinains 48 r Instruments ceceeeeeeeeee ees 54 O O Q Trip computer SID 57 Ms Wve SWC he Suainis 63 Automatic climate control 48 Instruments and controls 3 2 ws SNS TCS Main instrument panel 1 Tachometer 2 Indicator and warning lights 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lights 5 Pressure gauge INFO DISPL 49 220 6 Fuel gauge 7 Engine temperature gauge 8 Trip meter reset button 9 Odometer and trip meter Indicator and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will 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 54 Warning oil pressure engine oil This light will come on together with if the engine oil pressure is dangerously low Ifthe light flashes or comes on while you are driving stop the car switch off the engine and check the engine oil level see page 193 Under no circumstances must the car be driven when the warning light is on Low oil pressure can result in serious engine damage Warning charging This light will come on together with if the battery is discharging If it comes on while you are driving stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine Check th
32. OFF automatically press and hold in Mim until the symbol has flashed four times on the display and a chime has sounded The display shows ACC AUTO RDEFR CTRL Once a function has been recorded under Programming II it will remain in the system until you cancel the program AUTO will still show on the display after a function has been saved in Programming II Calibration If the battery has been disconnected or has died the system will need to be recalibrated To start the calibration procedure 1 Start the engine 2 Press XIJ and OFF simultaneously Calibration takes about 30 seconds During this time and for about 3 seconds after the operation has been completed the number of fault codes if any stored in the system will appear in the tempera ture display on the left The fault codes themselves will be shown in the temperature display on the right Useful tips Before driving the car to an authorized Saab dealer e If AUTO is not shown on the display see Cancelling the pro grammed settings I on page 76 If you suspect that the ACC system is not functioning properly cancel delete all programmed settings and then recalibrate the system See Cancelling the programmed settings I and Il pages 76 and 77 and Calibration above Note that AUTO will show on the display even if you have com pleted Programming II but that this does not apply to Program ming l If the battery h
33. Ready this command will exit voice recognition Placing a Call There are three ways to place a call 1 By using a particular number say DIAL 2 By using a stored nametag say CALL 3 By dialing the last number say REDIAL To dial a number 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar DOT Ready button 2 Say DIAL OnStar will respond Number Please 3 Say the ist OnStar will repeat the Digit number 4 Saythe2nd OnStar will repeat the Digit number Continue saying numbers in this man ner until finished 5 Say DIAL OnStar will respond Dialing lt number gt then make the call OnStar Telematics 113 To dial using a Nametag 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar DOT Ready button 2 Say CALL OnStar will respond Nametag Please OnStar will respond Calling lt nametag gt then make the call 3 Say lt stored nametag gt To redial the last number dialed 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar DOT Ready button 2 Say REDIAL OnStar will respond Redialing then make the call Receiving a Call If someone calls your wireless phone num ber the entertainment system in your Saab will mute if itis on and you will hear a phone ringing sound To answer the call simply press the DOT button Ending a Call When your call is finished press the DOT button to end the call It is not possible to end a call using voice commands
34. Siren wailing for 30 seconds The alarm signals will stop if the alarm is deactivated car unlocked during the alarm period The alarm siren has a long life battery approx 10 years see SERVICE THEFT ALARM on page 45 When the battery goes dead the siren must be replaced it is not possible to change the batteries e It is possible to inadvertently deacti vate the car alarm and at the same time unlock the car ifthe button on the key is pressed by mistake when the car Is still within its range When locking the car by remote con trol in extremely cold weather it is advisable to check that the lock system has operated properly To do so check that the interior locking but tons are all down If not unlock and relock the car again security 43 Panic function In the car alarm system is a function called Panic function To activate panic function e Push and hold one of the buttons on the key for 2 seconds Or if you are sitting inside the car push the LOCK switch on the center console for 2 seconds These actions will trigger the alarm hazard warning lights and siren To deactivate panic function e Push one of the buttons on the key push the LOCK switch in the center console turn the key in the driver s door or turn the ignition to ON When the panic function is activated the car will be locked unlocked depending upon which button was pushed When the ignition is ON the panic func
35. The shoulder belt should be well in on the shoulder but not touching the neck Safety 13 Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important An out of position safety belt can result in the wearer sliding underneath the belt in a collision subma rining and injury can result from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges There should not be any slack in the belt Pull the belt tight particularly important when thick outer clothing is worn Refrain from tilting the backrest more than necessary as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in the more upright position Only one person per safety belt If two people share a belt they risk injury by being crushed together in the event of an accident e For most of the time a safety belt is worn the retractor will allow the wearer freedom of movement The retractor locks up auto matically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply the car tilts the brakes are applied hard or a collision occurs 14 Safety e Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by the car s standard three point belts Make sure that the shoulder belt is not in contact with the neck or throat If it is a booster seat cush ion may be necessary Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under
36. The hood can now be lifted right up To close the hood release it from a height of about 8 in 20 cm Do not press down on it Make sure not to hold your fingers between the hood and the hood safety catch if you lay the hood down but not closing it In cold weather when the mechanism is stiff the hood might need to be released from twice the height to lock properly Check that the hood is now closed securely Hood release handle Hood secondary safety catch Car care and technical information 189 Engine compartment 4 cyl engine Engine compartment 4 cyl engine Engine oil dipstick filler cap Reservoir brake clutch fluid Fuse box Expansion tank coolant Washer fluid filler cap Battery Dipstick automatic transmission fluid Turbo unit Ignition discharge module Reservoir power steering fluid OOONDOIRWND _h N D l 9 2 p mm f B KOJ W yJ w Ss _ SN SKI T WS D NAX aN Q Q LJ WS yA is 190 Car care and technical information Engine compartment 6 cyl 3 0t V6 Engine compartment 6 cyl 3 0t V6 Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Reservoir brake clutch fluid Fuse box Expansion tank coolant Washer fluid filler cap Battery Dipstick automatic transmission fluid Ignition discharge module Reservoir power steering fluid OOONDOIRWND _h p J a Sag y L Da A 4 Q NL 10
37. WwW A ol II Region Y Northern Europe Country S Sweden Manufacturer 3 Saab Automobile AB Product line E 9 5 Model series D 9 5 with drivers and passenger side airbags F 9 5 SE with drivers and passenger side airbags H 9 5 Aero with driver s and passenger side airbags Body version 4 4 door 5 5 door Gearbox 5 Manual 5 speed 8 Automatic 4 speed 3 45 67 8 Q or ee ee 3 E F 4 8 E 6 identification codes for certain chassis details 8 Engine variant 9 Check digit 10 Model year 11 Factory 12 Serial number 10 11 12 1 3 045842 E 2 3t G 2 3 Turbo Z 3 0tV6 0 9 X 1 2001 3 Trollhattan 000001 999999 Several of the systems in your Saab car can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed Consult an authorized Saab dealer for fur ther information Car alarm central locking system e The sound level of the siren when locking unlocking HIGH or LOW e The number of blinks when locking unlocking 1 to 7 Automatic locking of the trunk when the car is driven 1 to 8 mph 2 14 km h YES or NO Preclude the unlocking of the trunk while the car is driven YES or NO e Automatic locking of the trunk after 1 second 4 minutes if it has not been opened YES or NO Automatic locking of the trunk when it is closed YES or NO Saab Information Display e Outdoor temperat
38. an emergency press this button to connect with an OnStar Advisor Your call will be given the highest priority and you will hear a tone fol lowed by the words Connect ing to OnStar Emergency The Advisor will locate your Saab find out what kind of assistance you require and contact the nearest emergency services provider who can dispatch ambulance fire police or other emergency services Please use this button only for true emergencies Call answer end button Press this button at the end of a call You ll hear the words OnStar Request Ended Also press this button to answer a call from the OnStar Center or cancel a call if one of the other buttons is accidentally pressed This button is also used to access OnStar Per sonal Calling services which are described on page 112 System status light Solid Green Indicates the OnStar system in the vehicle is powered ON and ready to make calls or receive calls from the OnStar Center Blinking Green The light blinks green to indicate a call is being connected or in progress If you notice this light blinking while you are not on a Call press the Call Answer End button Red This signals that your OnStar system may not be functioning properly Press the OnStar button to attempt to con tact an OnStar Advisor If the connection is made the Advisor will assist you in making sure your OnStar system is operating prop erly If you cannot contact the OnSt
39. backrests are locked e Check that the safety belt lock is not trapped under the seat Folding the narrow section of the backrest cushions when these are raised back up The folding is facilitated if the front seat is not too far back e If the car is equipped with a pull out cargo net on the rear of the 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the down position backrest take extra care when folding the rear seat so that no 2 Put the safety belt in the belt clip near the backrest aa is injured by the net s storage cassette on the right hand 3 Lift the seat cushion by pulling the loop located between the anit cushion and the backrest 4 Fold the narrow section right of the backrest forward by raising the opening handle 5 Adjust the front seat for optimal passenger comfort The safety belts for the outer seating positions should be put in their respective belt clips near the back rest to prevent them being pinched when the rear seat is raised to the upright position see illustration page 137 Interior equipment and trunk 139 e The driving characteristics of the car Load anchoring e Never use the elastic floor net and elastic side net when the rear seat is folded down These nets are only intended to keep light objects tidy not e Put heavy loads as low down and as far forward as possible in the luggage compartment i e against the back of the rear seat Never stack cargo so high that any part of the cargo lies above
40. be used to search for and to store stations when you are in an area where you are unfamiliar with the sta tions and their frequencies Press the AS SEARCH button to switch the Autostore mode ON OFF When the Autostore mode is ON the AS indicator will show at the bottom of the display Press and hold in the AS SEARCH button for more than a second to initiate a search for the six strongest stations Each time the system finds and stores a sta tion the number on the far right of the dis play will change If the system cannot find six stations with good reception the remain ing preset buttons will be empty If one of these empty buttons is pressed U FM or AM will appear on the display When the system leaves the AS mode it returns to the station that was selected before the AS mode was activated The AS mode can also be used in the AM band saab 9 5 Audio System 87 WB Weather Band 5 Press the WB button to select the Weather Band mode The radio will automatically search for the strongest national weather service station in the area When a weather band station is received the display indi cates WB The strongest station generally provides the most accurate information for the area in which you are traveling To exit the Weather Band mode depress the WB button again Weather Band recep tion is available in CD TAPE and RADIO mode If the radio is unable to find a suffi ciently strong station to l
41. car s antennas will receive signals from both Such interference is apparent when the unwanted broadcast can be heard faintly in the background 102 Saab 9 5 Audio System 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 AM waves on the other hand are reflected off the ionosphere thus greatly extending their range Sources of AM interference AM reception is prone to interference e g from electrical systems on other vehicles high tension power lines and lightning Adjusting the frequency steps North America Europe If the car is taken from North America to Europe the radio s frequency steps can be adjusted e Press and hold REZOM mid segment and switch the radio on at the same time The preset stations will be cancelled and replaced by default frequencies Installation of car phone option Provision has been made on the Saab 9 5 for the installation of a hands free car phone Acar phone mount is available as an acces sory Your Saab dealer has details of proper phone installation procedures To prevent crashes while using a cell phone e Don t use the phone in distracting traf fic situations Turn it off if traffic is heavy e Dial sensibly ata stoplight or safely off the road e Consider installing hands free or speaker phone e Avoi
42. consult your Saab dealer See page 261 saab 9 5 Audio System System Quick guide to the Saab 9 5 Audio System Sound controls Programmable functions Steering wheel controls Security lock 008 Technical data c0000 Installation of car phone ODUION A Fault COC S ccccccseeseseees 81 83 85 86 88 91 93 97 98 98 99 82 Saab 9 5 Audio System To get the best out of your Saab 9 5 Audio System we recommend that you read through this entire section The Saab 9 5 Audio System is available in two versions Premium on the 9 5 and Pres tige on the 9 5 SE and 9 5 Aero Prestige system is also available as an option in the U S on the 9 5 model Both models have been specially matched to the Saab 9 5 cabin The two models are comprised of a radio CD player and cassette player A six disc CD changer for installation in the luggage compartment is available as a dealer installed accessory option The Premium model has seven speakers three mounted in the fascia the center speaker further enhances the overall sound image and one in each door The Prestige model Harman Kardon has nine speakers 9 5 Wagon has eight speak ers three mounted in the fascia the center speaker further enhances the sound image one in each door and two subwoof ers in the rear window shel
43. contacts medications chronic conditions and in an emergency can quickly send it to a medical facility This important information can help assist with diagnosis and treatment There will be no charge for Roadside Assistance as long as your vehicle is under warranty Requires activation and additional fee Hands free communication Talking to an OnStar Advisor is easy and hands free Simply press the OnStar but ton and a small microphone picks up your voice while the OnStar Advisor talks to you through your stereo speakers You can even adjust the volume to your liking with the steering wheel controls or the radio volume knob Your hands remain on the steering wheel while your eyes remain on the road Being safe on the road is important but there s more to life than security There s liv ing That s why we have created the OnStar Premium Plan It gives you not only the important protections of the Safety and Security Plan but also a whole range of ser vices which truly change driving from a chore to a luxury All new Saab models come with a full year of the OnStar Premium Service Plan New retail deliveries only OnStar Telematics 111 The OnStar Premium Plan Route support With OnStar Route Support an Advisor can help you find your way no matter how far off course you are You can get exact street directions or guidance to nearby gas sta tions restaurants hotels or ATMs Ride Assist I
44. control module for the auto matic transmission receives information on engine torque and road speed and also controls the hydraulic pressure in the trans mission to ensure that gear changing is as smooth as possible The position of the selector lever is shown by the symbols adjacent to the lever and also by an indicator on the main instrument panel The ignition key can only be removed when the selector lever is in the P position 159 Starting and driving Selector lever indicator on main instru ment panel When the car is stationary the engine must be at idling soeed when the selector lever is moved You must have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of park If the accelerator is depressed while the lever is moved this will result in abnormal wear in the transmission After selecting a drive position pause to allow the gear to engage before you accelerate 160 Starting and driving pR EN D93H2y Detent positions for selector movement The detent button on the selector lever has to be pressed before the selector can be moved between certain positions Three modes for the automatic transmis sion can be selected Normal Sport and Winter The Normal mode which provides the best fuel economy is the default setting when the engine is started When the Sport mode is selected the throttle angle is altered to provide more power at the same throttle setting The transmission also chang
45. 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 out of the threads The front towing eye is stored with the spare wheel The attachment point tapped hole for the towing eye is midway along the engine sub frame at the front of the car Remove the plastic plug and screw in the towing eye securely To ensure that the towing eye is in far enough insert the handle of the wheel wrench through the eye for additional lever age 182 Starting and driving IB483 Rear towing eye Rear towing eye The car has a permanently mounted towing eye at the back If the car is equipped with a trailer hitch this can be used instead of the towing eye Considerations when towing the car with manual transmission Gear lever in neutral and parking lights on Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles being towed Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake as necessary This will avoid the towrope being jerked violently Considerations when towing the car with automatic transmission Selector lever at N neutral and parking lights on Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles being towed Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake as necessary This will avoid the towrope being jerked violently NOTE e The car must be towed front first e If
46. dimensions are the same as the standard one The fluid level and the charge level should be checked regularly The best way to check the charge is to use a hydrometer 200 Car care and technical information 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 Correct fluid level in battery for up to 40 days and still have a sufficient charge for starting If extra equipment is fit ted such as acar phone the charge may only be sufficient for about 15 days NOTE Never use tap water to top up the battery Tap water contains salts and minerals that accelerate the corrosion of the battery elec trodes which can shorten the life of the bat tery The specific gravity of the electrolyte when the battery is fully charged is 1 28 Aspecific gravity of 1 18 roughly indicates a 50 charge see also page 254 Battery Charging replacing the battery To avert the danger of short circuiting between the positive terminal on the battery and the inlet manifold on the engine always disconnect the negative battery lead first and reconnect it last Connect the positive lead to the positive
47. engine is switched off e When the selector lever is moved to posi tion N cars with automatic transmission Braking To avoid the brakes becoming overheated e g when negotiating long descents with a drop of several hundred feet select a low gear to use the braking effect of the engine If the car has automatic transmission move the selector lever to position 1 or 2 When driving fast you can help to prolong the life of the brakes by thinking ahead and braking harder for short periods rather than braking more moderately over long stretches Brake pad wear indicators The outboard brake pads on the front wheels incorporate pad wear indicators When the lining is down to 3 mm the pad will produce a screeching squealing or scraping noise when the brakes are applied New pads should be fitted without delay Brake pads should only be replaced by an authorized Saab dealer To ensure optimum brake performance it is recommended that you use only Saab original brake pads e It is prudent to try your brakes from time to time especially when driving in heavy rain through 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
48. 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 three speeds and are OFF when the switch is set to 0 Electric heating front seats option Both front seats have adjustable and ther mostat controlled heating of the seat cush ion and backrest available as an option Heating is adjustable in three stages In position 0 it is turned off Electrically heated seat cushions in the rear seat option Electrically heated seat cushions for the two outer seats in the rear are available as an option The ON OFF control button for the cushion heating is located on the back of the center console The warming up time varies with the tem perature outside The button has an integral indicator that is illuminated when the heating is on 124 Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment Fore and aft and tilt adjustment of the steer ing wheel is possible Push down the lever to release the locking mechanism Move the steering wheel to the desired position and then lift the lever to lock it Make sure that the lever is fully locked before driving off WARNING Horn The horn is sounded by pressing the central part of the steering wheel Press closest to the steering wheel rim Never adjust the steering wheel unless the car is stationary To adjust the steer
49. gradient in excess of 15 The weight distribution over the front wheels of the car will be insufficient to prevent wheelspin making further progress impossible In addition the parking brake may not always be able to hold the car and trailer securely with the result that the wheels can start to slide downhill The specified trailer weights and gradients assume that the journey starts at the hill and therefore apply only to short periods Recommendations for cars with auto matic transmission The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in warm weather i e approximately 86 F 30 C Gradient Maximum Maximum dura of hill trailerweight tion minutes lbs kg 3300 1500 1870 850 The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot weather i e approximately 104 F 40 C Gradient Maximum Maximum dura of hill trailerweight tion minutes lbs kg e7 8800 1500 10 67 2000 900 900 ao _ 2000 900 _ 1Smax Use Normal mode when driving with a trailer or trailer on hilly roads The adaptive gear change pattern function will prevent the transmission overheating Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instru ment panel The following can also occur e the A C compressor can be shut off e the gear change pattern is changed e the CHECK message TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING ca
50. is loaded When all the tracks have been played the CD player will restart playback from track 1 To cancel playback press the eject RADIO or TAPE button Track search 1 Press REZ or EZAM repeatedly to move to preceding or following tracks Pressing RE once will restart playback from the beginning of the current track Thus to play the preceding track press BREZ34 twice saab 9 5 Audio System 91 IB1096 Rapid play passage search When REZ or EERE is pressed and held rapid play will be initiated with the time and track showing on the display e g If the button is depressed for more than 5 seconds the rapid play will be even faster Rapid play stops when the button is released 92 Saab 9 5 Audio System Fast track search Press PREZOJ mid segment once to switch between the CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes The CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes change the function of ERES and EJOS The selected mode will also be active the next time the system is switched on Choose the mode that you find most conve nient CD PLAY Pressing and holding EEI or EAC briefly starts Rapid play CD TRACK Pressing and holding REEN or EELT briefly starts Fast track search Random playback RDM 2 Press and hold the CD RDM button to select deselect random playback of the cur rent disc When this function is selected RDM will appear at the bottom of the dis play Press EEE once to move from the current track
51. it provides effective engine braking Normal gear changing up and down between 1st and 2nd gear will take place automatically Third and 4th gears are locked out Do not move the selector to position 2 at speeds in excess of 70 mph 110 km h 164 Starting and driving 1 Position 1 should be used when maximum engine braking is required on steep downhill slopes Do not move the selector to position 1 at speeds in excess of 37 mph 60 km h If the gear selector lever is moved from position D to 1 a change down to 3rd gear will occur at about 110 mph 180 km h A change down to 2nd gear will occur at about 75 mph 120 km h and to 1st gear at about 40 mph 65 km h When position 1 is selected all the other gears will be locked out Manual gear changing is not recommended on slippery roads 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 long slopes with a trailer or caravan and to prevent overheating the transmission oil The adaptive gear change function is also selected automatically whe
52. lights main instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should come on when the ignition is switched on prior to starting They should go out after about 3 seconds The following lights light up until the engine is started presuming that no fault exists e Central warning light EN e Oil pressure warning light sia e Warning charging emi 3 wa yy 1 0 1 min x1000 Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute The needle may be allowed to enter the broken red zone on the dial only for an instant A safety cut out function in the fuel system prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6 200 rpm Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance traveled in miles on U S vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilome tres and the trip meter in miles and tenths kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles Reset button The reset button has two functions deter mined by whether the ignition is ON or OFF e When the ignition is ON pressing the button will reset the trip meter e When the ignition is OFF pressing the button will bring up the display for 20 seconds to allow the odometer and trip meter readings to be viewed 50 Pi 197 80 120 ae 40 gt 140 90 30 0100 40 20 20 10 7 ine 120 ye or km h eel 30 4501140 S
53. nozzle at right angles to the area to be cleaned which is particularly important when spraying labels 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 collision 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 233 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 topcoat enamel until the surf
54. others Instrument illumination Instrument illumination The brightness of the instrument illumina tion can be varied by means of the dimmer switch adjacent to the headlight switch See also Night panel on page 61 In daylight or other equally bright light the instrument and switch illumination is auto matically extinguished Turn signal and lane change indica tors To switch on the turn signals lane change indicators move the stalk up or down The stalk has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn and the indicators are can celled automatically stalk returns to off position The stalk also has an intermediate spring loaded position that is useful for sig nalling when changing lanes or passing The respective indicator lights on the instru ment panel flash at the same frequency as the direction indicators Instruments and controls 65 Turn signal and lane change indicators 1 Right indicators 2 Left indicators 66 Instruments and controls Front fog lights The front fog lights can be activated in both dimmed headlight and parking light posi tions Fog lights should only be used in poor visibility conditions Make sure you are familiar with the appli cable provincial state law regarding the use of fog lights Reversing lights The reversing lights come on automatically when reverse gear is engaged or selected with the ignition switched on Hazard warning lights Hazard warnin
55. programmed into the ACC system so that these will take effect when the car is started Note that the ignition must be switched off for at least ten minutes after programming for the selections to be saved in the system s memory 1 Make sure the ignition is ON 2 Select the desired settings 3 Press OFF and Emp simultaneously the display will flash to confirm that the settings have been recorded Example If you want air distribution through the panel vents when you start the car press and then save the setting by pressing KIS ans Cancelling the programmed settings I To cancel the programmed settings press and End simultaneously the display will flash to confirm that the settings have been cancelled Instruments and controls 77 Programming Il The heating will come on Rear window heating It is also possible to customize the ACC system e g to adapt to about five seconds after the can only be switched driving and weather conditions engine has started if the out on manually ENRE door temperature is below Operation in AUTO mode Standard operation after Programming ll in AUTO mode 41 F 5 This function helps to pre The A C compressor will not A C compressor cuts activate unless the outdoor in when outdoor tem temperature is above 55 F perature is above 41 F 13 C 5 C This function saves fuel by delaying the activation of the A C compressor However in wet weather it is advisab
56. range of 21 to 43 F 6 to 6 C but is again between 26 and 38 F 3 and 3 C Remember that roads can be icy even at temperatures of above 38 F 3 C especially on bridges and stretches of road that are sheltered from the sun Entering values for the functions Values can be entered for the following functions SPD DIST ARRIV ALARM and SPD W 1 Select the desired function using or D 2 Press the SET button for at least one second figures start to flash and a chime sounds 3 Use o or to increase or decrease the value press CLEAR to reset 4 Press SET to record the value Setting the date 1 Use to select TEMP 2 Press the SET button for at least one second year starts to flash and a chime sounds 3 Set the year using o or D 4 Touch SET 5 Set the month in the same way 6 Touch SET 7 Set the day in the same way 8 Press SET to save the date setting Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off 1 Select the Alarm or Speed warning function 2 Press SET to turn on the function Press CLEAR to turn off the function When either function is on ALARM SPD W respectively will be visible on the display An asterisk will be visible on the far right of the display when either function is selected The Alarm and Speed warning settings will not be cancelled when the engine is switched off When the Alarm has been set to come on at a specified time it will only be activat
57. required to replace wear items such as wiper blades brake pads or tires Nor is labor to perform other service or repairs found to be necessary as a result of the inspections included in these times Additional labor and parts will be charged for such work when necessary except as covered under an applicable Saab warranty or any optional extended service contract Transmission fluid changes or suspension alignment when necessary are also addi tional Dealer charges for general shop material regulated hazardous waste removal recy cling expenses or other operation costs may also be applied to service and repair invoices and are apt to vary by dealer and locality 243 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 Ifthe booklet is lost or misplaced a new one may be ordered through a Saab dealer or by contacting Saab In the U S there is a national Customer Assistance Center at Saab Cars USA Inc The toll free number to call from all 50 states is 1 800 955 9007 In Canada please call the Saab Customer Assistance Centre at 1 800 263 1999 A list of author
58. seat can be positioned in any of the three rear places If the child restraint is positioned in the center place the child restraint support legs should be used You must fasten such a child restraint with the three point safety belt and the two underside anchorage tethers The tethers should be fixed to the beam beneath the driver s and passenger s seat The fixing points are color marked If a child seat from another manufacturer is used ensure that it can be correctly mounted according to the child seat instructions When fitting child seats in cars you must always follow the instructions supplied by the car seat manufacturer Safety Fixing points for child restraint tethers 22 Safety Child tether anchorages for forward facing child car seats Child tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints Under no circumstances are they to be used for e Adult safety belts e Harnesses e Attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle e Load securing device Child restraints with a tether strap must be anchored according to Canadian law If you have any questions regarding child tether anchorages please contact your Saab dealer 9 5 Sedan 1 Open the cover that is right behind the child restraint Make sure it locks Route the tether under the headrest Attach the tether to the anchorage Tighten the tether so that the back of the ch
59. system leaks anddamage m ECE _E Engine air cleaner element O d TT TT me ET o i l e R Exhaust system and mountings leaks and condition j O O JO 9 e O E gt gt Electrical Battery state of charge and electrolyte level clean termi nals if necessary Head fog brake tail turn signal warning lights instru ment panel backup and marker lamps Transmission Kenom n onna a EE A A E E A a A T a a T R Manual transmission olve CCPC er R Outer and inrer driver joint boot ENCNONMONCQNONONONONCME These are the minimum required Emission Control System maintenance steps Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be performed according to this program b Change automatic transmission fluid at more frequent intervals 20 000 50 000 80 000 miles etc if car is driven in dense city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reach 90 F or higher or if car is used in a mountainous high altitude area or for trailer towing Maintenance and owner assistance 247 Service Intervals Miles U S Cars g Kilometers Canadian Cars re Chassis Ball joint clearance outer and inner steering joints and rubber boots FR Shock absorbers and bushes tightness and conaton aiem alameda oo Jol foo otto sHs R Roiatetres ronttorear p e e e e fy fy fot fof fo _R Brake pads and discs wear and condition O O O 19 9 e 9 of 9 9 R Brake lines and
60. the CargoTracks The side netting should be attached to the two tie down eyes which are included in the Elastic cargo net for lighter objects accessory kit and to two of the eyes mounted on the right hand CargoTrack on the floor The cargo bolts load straps and elastic nets are stored in the two floor lockers on the right and left hand side of the luggage com partment The lockers are opened by lifting the respective fabric loop Do not place any objects so that the demisting and antenna elements on the inside of the window could be damaged Cover over the fixing point for the cargo net Cargo net The pull out cargo net s storage cassette is mounted on the rear of the backrest 1 Remove the covers near the two rear fixing points in the roof Carefully bend in the lower edge of the cover with a screw driver 2 Pull the cargo net out directly back wards 3 Snap the net s two fasteners into the two fixing points on the roof 4 Make sure that the hooks on the nets own storage cassette fit against the net mesh Interior equipment and trunk 141 e The cargo in the luggage compart ment must be anchored properly even if the cargo net is correctly in position The only purpose of the netis to prevent objects from being thrown about in the cabin during heavy brak ing or in the event of a collision Take extra care when tipping the wide section of the rear seat forwards if the car has a pull out ca
61. the arm To fasten the belt Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert ing the tongue in the buckle Check that it is securely fastened Grasp the 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 Press the red button to release the belt To release the belt press the red button on the belt buckle as illustrated See page 231 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc Belt height adjustment The front safety belts and the outside belts in the rear 9 5 Sedan are equipped with automatic height adjustment After fastening the belt grasp it at chest height pull it out and without letting go allow the slack to be taken up by the reel Make sure that the belt is well in on the shoulder Safety 15 Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child The lap belt should be placed low across the hips and over the upper thighs 16 Safety Securing an item on the rear seat Safety belt rear seat Safety belt rear seat Three point safety belt
62. the battery is flat the car can be jump started manual gearbox only or started using jump leads to a donor bat Oxygen sensor controlled injection system 1 Engine control module 2 Oxygen sensor lambda probe 3 Catalytic converters tery However as soon as you have started the engine it is important that it runs on all cylinders If itis misfiring allow it to idle for up to five minutes to give it time to settle and run smoothly If after this time the engine still fails to run properly turn off the engine and get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer for advice Never park the car on dry grass or other combustible material The catalytic con verter gets very hot and could therefore start a fire Never drive off if the engine is misfiring If you jump start the car when the engine is already up to normal temperature the engine must start to run on all cylinders Stop jump starting if the engine fails to start immediately If the car runs out of fuel it is possible for 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 3 0t V6 When starting the engine from cold an electrical pump Is activated This pump pumps air into the exhaust system so that the catalytic converter will r
63. 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 1 Selector lever in position N 2 Raise the oil level in the gearbox above normal by 2 extra quarts Use oil of type Texaco Texamatic Dexron Ill 3 The local regulations on towing speeds must be followed The highest permissible towing speed is 30 mph 50 km h unless the legal limit is lower The longest permissible towing distance is 25 30 miles 40 50 km If the car has to be transported farther than that summon a tow truck A flat bed tow truck is the preferred method to tow 4 When the car is being returned to ser vice check the gearbox oil and reduce it to the prescribed amount if necessary Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage Cars with automatic transmission cannot be bump started In an emergency it is possi ble to start the engine using jump leads see the section Jump starting on page 183 Jump starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Saab Follow the steps below to do it safely WARNING Batteries can cause injury They can be dangerous because e They contain acid that can burn you e They contain gas that can explode or ignite e They contain enough electricity to injure you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hur
64. the edge of the backrest if a cargo guard accessory is not being used Always tie down the cargo so that it cannot be thrown forward during heavy braking or in the event of a collision Unsecured and heavy cargo can increase the risk of injury during hard braking sudden avoidance maneu vers and in the event of a collision For the best load anchoring use the special cargo bolt and load straps accessory Load the cargo bolts evenly Never attach more than one strap to each tie down eye Provide protection on sharp edges to prevent damage to the load straps for the anchoring of loads If possible avoid having the rear seat folded down when driving with a heavy load because the anchoring possibili ties are restricted when the rear seat is in this position That the rear seat is in the upright position is a basic require ment for protection against cargo dis placement in the event of a collision Cargo can intrude into the passenger compartment during a sudden stop or front crash if the outer safety belts are not fastened Check that the two red warning indication flags are fully down This shows that the backrests are locked can be affected because the center of gravity is altered when there is acargo in the luggage compartment There fore match the speed and driving style according to how the car is loaded An object weighing 55 Ibs 25 kg cor responds to a weight of 2200 lbs 1000 kg in a hea
65. the engine has started INFO DISPL CHECK message indicator This light indicates that there is a message in the SID A chime will also sound see page 61 Central warning light This light will come on and a chime will sound if a fault has been detected in any system that is critical to safety Any of the following can activate the central warning light and alarm e Airbag system e Low oil pressure in engine e Parking brake is on when car is moving e Brake fluid level low Fault detected in ABS system Electronic brake force distribution distri bution of brake pressure between front and rear wheels e Engine overheating Alternator not charging properly Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE WARNING An illuminated Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator light indi cates a serious engine related problem While your car may be able to be driven with the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator light illuminated Limp home mode you are advised to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to your car and create unsafe driving conditions The operator should be prepared to take action if such unsafe conditions arise e g apply the brakes disengage transmission turn off the ignition etc Instruments and controls 51 This light indicates a malfun
66. this mode the gear changes occur later at higher engine revs giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel To cancel the SPORT mode press the S button on the selector lever again The mode is also deselected automatically when the selector lever is moved to P or R Indicator WINTER mode This light shows when the WINTER mode has been selected in cars with automatic transmission see page 165 In the WINTER mode the car pulls away in 3rd gear to help prevent wheelspin on an icy road To cancel the WINTER mode press the W button Automatic transmission fault indicator On acar with an automatic transmission this warning symbol is illuminated if a fault has been detected in the transmission Switch the ignition off and on again to check if the fault persists Even if the fault persists it is still possible in most cases to drive the car see page 161 Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible If the control module has actuated the Limp home function for the automatic transmission the car will remain in 4th gear when D is selected making it very sluggish To overcome this select posi tion 2 to prevent unnecessary wear on the transmission The transmission then starts in 3rd gear When the car is moving you can select position D or 3 When the indicator light is on the car must not be driven with a trailer attached TCS Traction contr
67. to inflate The airbag inflates very quickly and power fully in order to protect an adult person ina serious frontal collision How do 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 collision 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 possi ble What won t trigger the front airbags The airbag will not be activated in all front end collisions For instance if the car has hit something relatively soft and yielding e g a snow drift or a hedge or a solid object at a low impact speed the airbag will not necessarily be triggered How loud is the inflation The noise of the inflation is certainly loud but itis very short lived and will not damage your hearing For a short time afterwards
68. to the next during random playback Press EEZ once to repeat the current track during random playback Pressing and holding BREE or EIO will start Rapid play SCAN To start the SCAN function which enables you to hear a sample of each track on the disc press and hold RREO mid seg ment The display shows that SCAN is in progress and which track is currently being sampled For instance if you started SCAN while playing the first track the following display will appear The sample playback starts 30 seconds after the start of the track and lasts for 8 sec onds When all the tracks on the disc have been scanned the system will revert to playback of the track that was playing when SCAN was selected Press any segment of the SEEK button during scanning to play the current track from the beginning and simultaneously cancel the SCAN function Eject 3 Press Lae to remove the disc If you press the eject button to open the tray but do not remove the disc the CD player will automatically close the tray again after 10 seconds without restarting playback CD changer in luggage compartment Saab 9 5 Sedan CD changer accessory Do not use writeable CDs in your Audio System In certain cases this type of CD is only suitable for home use and can therefore cause operational problems Important Always keep the sliding cover closed to keep
69. transmission fluid the dipstick pipe The distance between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to a volume of approxi mately 0 4 qts 0 4 liter If the outside temperature is below 50 F 10 C the fluid will not reach the specified temperature of 175 F 80 C In this case the correct fluid level may be 0 8 in 20 mm below the MAX mark 196 Coolant e Proceed with caution if the radiator is boiling when you open the hood Never remove the expansion tank filler cap when the radiator is boiling Loosen the cap carefully and let the engine cool before removing the cap e The cooling system is pressurized hot coolant and vapor can escape when the filler cap is released The expansion tank is transparent to facili tate checking of the coolant level When the engine is cold the coolant must not lie over the KALT COLD mark on the expansion tank If the message FILL COOLANT FLUID is displayed on the SID check the level of fluid in the expansion tank Top up as necessary with equal parts of clean water and Saab approved coolant If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added run the engine to normal temper ature and top up again as necessary Car care and technical information Coolant expansion tank Coolant The cooling system is charged at the factory with coolant containing a 50 concentra tion of acombined antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor A weaker mixture wil
70. used 231 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 a good idea to clean and recondition the leather twice a year in conjunction with a general spring cleaning of the car after the winter and in the autumn for instance In hot dry climates the leather will need to be treated more frequently Moisten a soft cloth in a mild soap solution Carefully apply this damp not wet cloth to the leather working in light circular move ments until the leather is clean Repeat the procedure using clean water and then leave the leather to dry thoroughly Finally treat the leather with a leather conditioner 232 Apply the leather conditioner using a soft cloth and the same circular movements as described above After it has dried polish the leather with a soft dry cloth Follow the directions given above Do not use hot water unknown abrasive polishes sol vents sprays or soaps that might scratch the leather Textile carpeting Vacuum clean the carpeting regularly Car pets can also be cleaned us
71. used your emission control system performance may deterio rate and the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Saab dealer for service However these blended gasolines are reg ulated and should never exceed these rec ommended blend percentages and service station operators should know if their gaso lines contain detergents and oxygenates and have been reformulated to reduce vehi cle emissions Nevertheless if you begin to notice a problem with the way your car starts or runs shortly after it has been refueled try a different brand of gasoline 156 Starting and driving Higher concentrations of methanol than listed above or the use of methanol blended gasoline without suitable co solvents and corrosion inhibitors can damage your car s fuel system leading to the need for repairs which are not covered by Saab s product warranty The engine control module ECM moni toring the engine parameters also stores fault codes Under certain circumstances this may cause constant illumination of the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE lamp f a thus indicating a fault that must be checked by your Saab dealer NOTE 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 l
72. wash or leave the car to dry in the sun but wipe it dry with a chamois leather immediately after washing to avoid smears and streaks Clean the window glass inside and out using a high quality window cleaner This is partic ularly important when the car is new as upholstery and trim have a tendency to sweat a little at first Keep the glass well cleaned as this helps to prevent misting e The door mirrors must be fully retracted before the car enters an automatic car wash e Remove fixed antennas e g for mobile phone before putting car through an automatic car wash e Try your brakes on leaving a car wash Wet brake discs reduce the braking effect Waxing and polishing Do not wax a new car during the first three or four months In fact there is no need to polish the car before the paintwork has started to go dull through oxidation Other than in exceptional cases do not use abra sive polishes containing a cutting agent on a new car Always wash the car thoroughly before waxing or polishing Engine compartment Clean the engine compartment using an engine detergent and rinse with hot water Cover the headlights If using a high pres sure washer do not aim the spray nozzle on the e Radiator e Throttle cable e Throttle housing e Other engine controls e The alternator e Ignition system and other electrical com ponents Additional care should be taken if using a high pressure washer Hold the
73. weighing 33 80 Ibs 15 36 kg and between 38 and 54 inches 97 and 137 cm tall When seated in the integrated booster seat the child must wear the standard three point safety belt Whatever the age or weight of the child itis vital that the safety belt be worn correctly The seat should always be kept clean and intact to ensure that it continues to function as intended Folding down To fold the seat down pull the strap pro vided between the seat and the backrest Fastening the safety belt Never wear a safety belt with the diagonal strap positioned behind your back or slipped off the shoulder and under your arm e Seat the child well back in the seat snug against the backrest e Pull out the safety belt smoothly and insert the tongue in the lock Check that it is securely fastened Ensure that the lap strap is positioned low across the hips and that the diagonal strap is well in on the shoulder although not touching the neck or in a position that creates discomfort e For optimum protection the safety belt should be snug against the body Pull the diagonal strap towards the shoulder to take up any slack After fastening the belt grasp the strap at the shoulder pull it out and without letting go allow the slack to be taken up by the reel Make sure that the strap is well in on the shoulder Check that the belt runs freely between the reel and the lock To fold the seat away Fold back the seat a
74. your OnStar Personal Identi fication Number PIN to authorize the charge to your credit card on file If you are not in your Saab you may call an OnStar Advisor at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 to request unit replenish ment Security Locking your System You can set up a four digit Personal Secu rity Code to ensure that unauthorized people do not use the calling capability of your system With security set to ON the system will not allow any personal calls You must turn security OFF before calls can be made 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar DOT but Ready ton OnStar will respond Enter Four Digit Security Code 2 Say Security 3 Say the 1st Digit OnStar will repeat the digit 4 Say the 2nd Digit OnStar will repeat the digit 5 Say the 3rd Digit OnStar will repeat the digit 6 Say the 4th Digit OnStar reply Secu rity code is now ON OFF OnStar Telematics 115 Volume Control If your Saab is equipped with steering wheel controls the volume of the audio portion of Personal Calling is controlled with your steering wheel volume control In vehicles without steering wheel controls and in some other vehicles you can control the volume with the radio volume knob 116 OnStar Telematics Virtual Advisor expected availability fourth quarter 2000 Once you have activated Personal Calling you can enjoy your time in your Saab even more with the OnStar Virtual Ad
75. 0 saab 9 5 Audio System Type II metal tapes Tape care The cassette has an automatic tape type Do not expose cassette tapes to direct sun selector light or to extremes of temperature as this can damage the cassette and the tape Always keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use If a cassette should become jammed in the deck seek help from an authorized Saab dealer Cleaning due indicator After 30 hours playing time the following message will appear on the display The message will be displayed for ten seconds each time the cassette player is selected A cleaning tape should be used to clean the heads inside the cassette player to maintain good reproduction and to prevent unneces sary wear To reset the playing time meter 1 Remove the current tape 2 Load the cleaning tape and play it for the required time 3 Remove the cleaning tape and reload the other one CD player Do not use writeable CDs in your Audio System In certain cases this type of CD is only suitable for home use and can therefore cause operational problems To select the CD mode load a CD into the deck or if one is already loaded press the CD RDM button Insert the CD label side up and allow the mechanism to load it automatically Play back of the first track will start and the follow ing message will appear on the display A tiny amber colored LED indicator to the left of the disc tray is illuminated when a disc
76. 154 Fuel consumption 57 Fuel filler flap 145 Fuel gauge 55 Fuel grade 252 Fuse box under hood 219 Fuse panel 215 Fuses 215 G Gearbox number 259 Gearbox oil checking 195 Gearbox technical data 255 Glove compartment 131 H Handbrake 185 Hazard warning lights 66 Head restraint Headlight flasher Headlights Holidaying abroad Hood Horn Ignition switch Immobilizer Indicator and warning lights Indicator lights Instrument illumination Instruments and controls Integral child seat Interior equipment Interior lighting Interior rearview mirror K Key Key to chassis number Key remove L Labels Leather upholstery care of Light horn Light switches Luggage compartment lighting 18 63 63 236 188 124 34 260 148 231 63 63 67 Main instrument panel Main dipped beam Maintenance schedule Manual gearbox technical data Maxi fuses Milometer Motoring abroad N Night Panel O Oil capacity engine Oil change engine Oil specification OnStar Outdoor temperature Owner assistance P Paintwork touching in Parking lights Plates and labels Poly V belt Power steering Power steering fluid Pressure gauge Programming I ACC 48 63 242 255 216 54 236 61 252 194 252 107 243 233 259 202 199 199 56 76 Programming II ACC 77 Programming the ACC 76 Q Questions on function of airbag 30 Quick guide Audio System 83 R Radio 86 Rear fog light 64 Rear
77. As regards single axle trailers whenever pos sible concentrate the load over the wheels and keep it as low as possible The trailer should be loaded so that the maximum load on the towbar ball is 5 to 7 Of the trailer weight with a maximum per missible tongue weight of 165 lbs 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 Distribution of load in trailer a Light b Moderate c Heavy Driving with a roof rack load e A roof load will affect the car s center of gravity and aerodynamics Be aware of this when cornering and driv ing in crosswinds e Suit your speed to the prevailing con ditions e Due to higher aerodynamic drag fuel economy may suffer when driving with a roof rack The maximum permissible roof load is 220 lbs 100 kg Note that the roof load is included in the car s maximum permissible load See page 250 Strong sturdy roof carriers designed spe cially for the car are available from your Saab dealer Always secure the roof load safely Fitting the roof carriers accessory 9 5 Sedan The carrier feet are marked with a top view of the car and arrow indicating their posi tions 1 Slip the plastic cover onto the adjustable Starting and driving 177 foot of the carrier foot with knob for tightening to prote
78. Ashtrays Ventilated front seats Cigarette lighter Trip Computer Saab Information Display SID __ Night panel 6 Clock Traction Control TCS Switch 53 169 OnStar switch 108 Hazard warning lights 66 Wipers and washers Rear wiper Washer fluid Replacing wiper blades __ 203 Audio system 81 Steering wheel controls 98 Climate control system automatic IB1080 Air conditioning simple fault diagnosis 4 Exterior Sunroof Washing the car Waxing and polishing Touching up of paintwork _ Anticorrosion treatment ___ Service program Light switches Changing bulbs e Tail lights e Stop lights Driving with a trailer Towing Towrope attachment eyes _ Luggage compartment Folding down the rear seat 9 5 Sedan Folding down the rear seat 9 5 Wagon Trunk Tool kit Spare wheel Jack Roof rack load Mounting holes for roof rack Maximum loads Rearview mirrors Fuel gauge Fuel filler flap Refueling Fuel economy Fuel grade Economical motoring Hood 188 Engine compartment washing _ _ 233 Tire pressure Wheel and tire specifications Front lights Headlight switch High low beam control stalk Turn signal amp lane change indicators Headlight wipers Changing bulbs Central lock Interior locking buttons Child safety lock catch Trunk tailgate lid lock Car alarm anti theft alarm Brakes and braking Winter driving Wheels and tires Wheel changing Spare
79. 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 Interior equipment and trunk The following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position e Height e Legroom e Backrest rake angle e Lumbar support e Head restraint height We recommend that adjustments to the driver s seat be performed in the following order 1 Height 2 Legroom 3 Seat tilt angle 4 Backrest rake angle Lastly adjust the steering wheel See page 124 Never adjust the driver s seat except when the car is stationary Side airbags see page 28 Head restraint see page 18 Height To raise the seat lift the lower control straight up To lower the seat press the lower control down The same control can be used to adjust the height of the front and rear edges of the seat independently Interior equipment and trunk 121 Legroom adjustment Backrest rake angle Lumbar support To adjust the legroom push the lower con To adjust the backrest move the upper con Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjust trol forward or back trol forwa
80. Car care and technical information 187 Car care and technical information Hood release handle 188 Drive bels 202 Engine compartment 233 Engine compartment Wipers and washers 203 Touching up the paint 233 4 cyl engine nsss 189 Changing bulbs 205 Anticorrosion treatment 234 Engine compartment FUSES nnsnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 215 For long tripS 0008 236 6 cyl 3 0t V6 190 Whe IS eecesseseeesseeeeeeees 221 Recovery and or recycling Emission control systems 191 Compact spare wheel 225 of automotive materials 236 ENGINE cccsesseeseeeeeeeeeeeees 192 Flat spotting 000 229 Headlight aiming 238 Engine Oil ccccccsseeseees 193 Air conditioning ACC 230 Transmission fluid 195 Safety belts 0 231 COOMA ste sscccsssererecetesaccascas 196 Upholstery and trim 231 Brake and clutch fluid 198 Textile carpeting 232 Power steering fluid 199 Washing the car 232 Battery orsin 199 Waxing and polishing 233 188 Car care and technical information Hood release handle The hood release handle is located under neath the instrument panel To open the hood 1 Pull the release handle 2 The front of the hood will now spring up providing access to the secondary safety catch 3 Push the catch upwards lifting the hood at the same time
81. Closing of door trunk lid tailgate or Comes on for 10 seconds REPLACE KEY BATTERY Fita new battery in the key see page hood after delay period 37 Car immobilized but not locked Flashes twice at three sec DOOR ALARM ONLY Window glass sensor disabled onds intervals FULL THEFT ALARM Window glass sensor in circuit Fault in a switch serving doors hood Flashing instead of being e REMOTE KEY Turn the ignition key to position ON or trunk lid on continuously during e TRANSPONDR and then press the button for open delay period ing the trunk lid SID displays the number of keys and transmitters transponders coded to the car Car alarm not activated Some signals may differ between model variants for different countries 46 security This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired oper ation 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
82. LARM 45 TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING 162 TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP 154 TIME FOR SERVICE 242 1 This message will be displayed approxi mately 600 miles 1 000 km before the next scheduled service is due or when 365 days have elapsed since the last service The message should be cleared at the time of that service see the Saab Warranties amp Service Record Booklet This message can also be deleted by first briefly pressing the CLEAR button then depressing it a second time for at least eight seconds until SERVICE appears on the dis play and a chime sounds The message can only be deleted when it is shown on the SID Instruments and controls 61 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 up to the 87 mph or 140 km h graduation all the other instruments illumination being extinguished and their needles moved to zero Both the SID andthe ACC displays will be extinguished and the backlighting for switches and other controls will be dimmed Note All indicator and warning lights together with the display of CHECK mes sages will operate as normal except Out door temperature Frost warning see page 58 62 Instruments and controls T
83. NER CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING USE ONLY DOT 4 s771 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER A C system AX WARNING Do not loosen or remove the A C system fitting a Refrigerant at high pressu re AE E N a ens i SYGTEN TO BE SEVICE BY QUALFIED PERSONNEL Lae PAG ol ND at o Always drain the A C system before undoing any connections Failure to The A C system complies with SAE J639 SK 20 a A arenon Eoee follow prescribed procedures can result in injury System to be serviced by Ne pas desserrer les connexions du systeme A C authorized personnel only See Workshop Service Manual for correct pro avant l evacuation du refrigerant Une methode Charge 875 g R134a ced u res de service erronee peut causes des lesions Muile de compresseur L ENTRETIEN DOIT ETRE FAIT PAR UN PERSONNAL 145cc PAG oil ND 8 ou QUALIFIE Consulter le manuel de service SAAB oil 4319752 ca systeme eat conforme a la norme SAE J639 SK 20 Manufactured by SAAB Automobile AB Trollhatten Sweden 4756961 WL35 The A C system complies with SAE J639 Refrigerant 875 g of R134a NO SMOKING AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SEE OWNER S MANUAL WEAR EYE PROTECTION FLAMMABLE GAS ACID Refrigeration oil 145 cc of PAG ND 8 oil or Saab 4319752 SK 20 oil Battery Contains corrosive sulfuric acid 40 e FLAMMABLE GASES formed when car running and during charging of battery e Always wear eye p
84. R S INSTRUCTIONS ON L ENFANT RISQUE DE HEURTER L INTERIEUR DE L HABITACLE EN THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN CAS D ARRET BRUSQUE OU DE COLLISION SI LES INSTRUCTIONS e Never leave a child unattended YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLES INTERIOR DURING A D UTILISATION DU COUSSIN D APPOINT INT GR DONNEES SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH 030001 PAR LE FABRICANT NE SONT PAS RESPECTEES e Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges e Adjust the head restraint so that it pro Label in integrated booster seat vides the best possible support when there is a passenger in the rear seat Saab Automobile AB Trollhattan Sweden Date of manufacture See inside the booster cushion Part No 51 27 691 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 26 Safety Airbag Supplemental Restraint System S RS To reduce risk of injury e Always wear your safety belt e Always adjust your seat so that you are as far back as possible but still able to reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably Children 12 and under or shorter than 140 cm 55 inches should always travel in the rear as the vehicle is equipped with an airbag on the pas senger side The supplementary restraint system SRS comprises an airbag in the steering wheel a front p
85. S DE S CURIT et les DISPOSITIFS DE CANADA Locked 45 58 409 Safety catch 9 5 Wagon Locked The tailgate cannot be opened from the inside Door mirrors waRNING Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag A The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children ay NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the air bag ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children e NEVER puta rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the air bag ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTAINTS 10 Long loads A WARNING LONG LOAD Always SECURE LOAD to prevent it from is 4 shifting during transport rihanna An unsecured load could cause passenger k injuries in braking situations or in the event of a collision Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap Max weight 33 Ibs 15 kg Max length 6 6 inches 2 m See your Owner s Manual before securing loads A ATTENTION LONGUE CHARGE I Ss es a oes ZA WARNING amp A Use on Saab95 amp 93 Use on level ground only Use vehicle support stands c Safe working load 1000kg For more information see your owners manual Saab
86. ST be repaired immediately by touch up or professional repainting Rust must be removed the bare metal primed and painted Major body damage should be repaired immediately and new panels or exposed areas should be undercoated with anti corro sion material Repairs of this type are the owner s responsibility and are not covered under warranty 236 4 Inspect the undercoating and touch up if necessary Pay particular atten tion to the fenders and wheel housings which are exposed to abrasion by flying gravel etc If the composition has worn or flaked off the steel must be thor oughly cleaned and dried before 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 Car care and technical information For long trips Before setting off on a long journey it is advisable to have your car checked over by your Saab dealer Obtain a few important items to take along on your journey such as spare bulbs wiper blades fuses a Poly V belt and the like You can check some points yourself before hand e Make sure that the engine is in good con dition Check that no oil or gasoline leaks out of the engine or gearbox transmission Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels Check also for leaks Inspect the Poly V belt and replace it if it shows any signs of hard wear
87. Saab service schools obtain Saab special tools and technical assistance and pur chase original equipment service and replacement parts Today s complex automobiles should only be entrusted to the most knowledgeable service professionals A Saab dealer is your best choice Maintenance and owner assistance Service intervals The maintenance schedule is comprised of a Check up 30 days after retail delivery fol lowed by services at every 10 000 miles 16 000 km thereafter 10 000 20 000 30 000 miles 16 000 32 000 48 000 km etc The Check up will be done by your Saab dealer at no charge and should be done as close as possible to the scheduled 30 days Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every service point Use only a Saab approved long life oil filter and engine oils meeting the SAE viscosity ratings and API service classifications stated in the Specifi cation section of this Owner s Manual The use of extra additives in the oil is not neces sary and is not recommended and may be harmful to turbochargers More frequent oil changes are recom mended if your vehicle is operated under the following conditions e Extensive idling e Stop and go driving e Driving in cold climates over repeated short trips without sufficient engine warm up see page 194 If your driving habits match this description have the engine oil and filter changed in between normal service
88. Sedan Unlocking the tailgate 9 5 Wagon Two keys are supplied with the car It is pos sible to have up to four at one time that are coded for your car If one is lost contact your authorized Saab dealer to obtain a replacement NOTE For this reason we strongly advise you to take two keys with you on long jour neys and to keep them separate If all keys are lost it will be necessary to replace costly electronic components as well as the keys and remotes This loss and replacement cost is not covered by the new car warranty If an additional key is to be added all of the Original keys must be brought to the dealer so that the control module can learn to rec ognize the new components The key contains delicate electronics e Do not expose it to water e Avoid rough handling e Do not place the key where it may be subjected to high temperatures e g on the instrument panel e The key may malfunction if it becomes very cold Warm it in your hands for a couple of minutes Never open the key except to change the battery For changing the battery see page 37 To check the number of keys that are pro grammed for the car see page 45 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 42 Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be repro
89. To avoid damaging a punctured alloy panel in the luggage compartment floor wheel it can be placed outside up in the If you need to change a wheel remove the spare wheel well but only while driving to tool kit first and then the spare wheel tire is only 2000 miles 3 500 km the closest workshop The panel over the spare wheel can be held Do notexceed 50 mph 80 km h withthe A general rule is that all heavy loads must L by hooking the handle onto the rubber compact spare fitted be well secured in the luggage compart FA Tnecompaci spare shouldbeiniiaiedto ment see page 136 and 139 In the Saab 9 5 Sedan there is a holder for ta a warning triangle in the luggage compart 60 psi 420 kPa Carry the punctured tire in ment trim In the Saab 9 5 Wagon there is the spare wheel well under the luggage space for a warning triangle underneath the compartment floor panel in the luggage compartment floor Have the standard tire repaired and refitted as soon as possible see also page 180 Compact spare wheel The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the tire Its use is only permitted when a standard tire has sus tained a puncture The maximum life of the 226 Car care and technical information Changing a wheel e Stow the jack in the place provided for it under the panel in the floor of the lug A N WARNING gage compartment Secure it properly to avert injury to passengers in the e The car jack is desi
90. ace 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 234 Car care and technical information Surface treatment composition Body panel Phosphate coating Cathodic ED 28 um Intermediate coat 35 um Metallic base 15 um NOOR WD Zinc certain panel sections only 7 5 um Clear enamel solid enamel 40 um Two coat enamel As the name implies two coat enamel is applied in two operations The first coat the base color contains the pigment metal flakes and binder The second coat consists of aclear enamel which provides the final gloss for the paintwork and protects the base from moisture and environmental con taminants Touch up stone chip damage as follows 1 Thoroughly clean the damaged area 2 Apply the primer base color and finally the enamel To achieve the best finish apply two or three coats of primer Anticorrosion treatment The entire car is corrosion protected at the factory in different stages by an electrolytic immersion coating and a polyester based protective coating to protect against corro sion caused by stones flung up by the wheels A thin penetrating anti rust oil is also applied in cavities and body members In addition to conventional anti corrosion treatment like painting underbody treat ment and cavity treatment most of the body panel surfaces are galvan
91. active when the TCS starts to operate Economical motoring Factors affecting fuel consumption Fuel consumption is greatly affected by the general driving conditions the way in which the car is driven and at what speeds the weather the state of the road the condition of the car etc Breaking in Fuel consumption may be somewhat higher during the break in period the first 3 000 4 000 miles 5 000 7 000 km than stated under Technical data Weather conditions Fuel consumption can be as much as 10 lower in Summer than in winter The higher consumption in cold weather is explained by the longer time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating temperature and for the transmission and wheel bearings to warm up Fuel economy is also affected by the distance driven short journeys of 3 5 miles 5 8 km do not give the engine enough time to reach normal temperature Strong winds can also affect fuel consump tion 20 C 4 F 0 C 32 F 20 C 68 F Percentage increase in fuel consumption of engine starting from cold compared to engine at normal temperature How to read the graph on the right If fuel consumption with the engine at normal temperature is 28 mpg 101 100 km the actual fuel consumption 3 miles 5 km after the engine has started from cold will be 23 5 mpg 121 100 km at outside temp of 68 F 20 C increase of 20 17 7 mpg 161 100 km at outside temp
92. al data 249 Telematics 107 Temperature control ACC 72 Temperature gauge engine 55 Temperature zones ACC 72 Textile carpeting 232 Through load hatch 136 Tie Downs 136 Tightening torque wheel studs 226 Tire markings 221 222 Tire pressure 179 221 Tires 221 257 Tools 144 Touching in the paintwork 233 Towbar attachment 174 Towbar load Towing the car Towing automatics Traction Trailer weights Trionic Trip computer Trip meter Trunk Trunk lid opening Turbo gauge Turbo points to note U Under the hood 3 0t V6 Under the hood 4 cyl Upholstery and trim Upholstery and trim care of Useful tips ACC V Vanity mirrors Ventilated front seats Viscosity engine oil W Warning labels Warning light AIR BAG Warning lights Warning triangle 190 189 231 231 78 130 123 252 30 48 144 Washers 203 Washers windshield 204 Washing the car _ _ __ _ 282 Waxing and polishing 233 Wear indicators tires 223 Wheels and tires 221 257 Wheels and tires sizes 257 Window glass sensor car alarm ___ 42 Windshield washers 68 Windshield wipers 68 Wiper blades headlamp 203 Wiper blades replacing 203 Wipers and washers 68 203 Notes 26 7 Notes 268 Notes Notes 269 2 0 Notes Notes 2 71 2 2 Notes
93. al system are operable An Advisor will attempt to contact you to assess the nature of your emergency and then notify the necessary emergency services provider Emergency services Should you require emergency assistance press the red emergency button and we will contact the nearest emergency services provider with your exact location and your request for help New retail deliveries only Roadside assistance There s nothing worse than being stranded on the road with car trouble No matter what the problem is flat tire out of gas or engine trouble just call OnStar We will contact the help you need to get you quickly back on the road Stolen vehicle tracking OnStar doesn t just protect you it protects your Saab too If your vehicle is ever stolen just contact OnStar by calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR We will put you in touch with the authorities and aid them in locating your Saab Ask your insurance carrier about possible premium discounts Accident Assist Accident Assist provides step by step guidance about what to do in case of an accident Working with leading insurance companies we have developed a best practices list to assist you through most accident situations OnStar Accident Assist can make the process of complet ing a police report and or insurance claim less stressful OnStar Med Net OnStar MED NET securely stores your per sonal medical information e g physician s name emergency
94. and technical information Brake pad wear indicators The outboard brake pads on the front wheels incorporate pad wear indicators When the lining is down to 0 11 in 8 mm the pad will produce a screeching squeal ing or scraping noise when the brakes are applied New pads should be fitted without delay Brake pads should only be changed by an authorized Saab dealer To ensure optimum brake performance use only Saab original brake pads Brake and clutch fluid reservoir The vehicle s regular braking system is adjusted automatically but the parking brake has to be adjusted manually This work involving adjustment of the parking brake cables and brake pads must only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer Itis not possible to detect through abnormal pedal or parking brake lever travel whether brake pads are worn and need replacing It is therefore essential that brake pads be checked regularly as specified in the ser vice program Avoid spilling brake fluid onto paintwork since it can cause the paint to bubble and lift If any brake fluid is spilled the area should be flushed with large quantities of water as quickly as possible Power steering fluid Do not fill the power steering fluid to above the MAX mark Too much fluid can result in leakage Power steering fluid on hot engine com ponents constitutes a fire risk Check the level of the power steering fluid in the reservoir regularly in acco
95. and the life of the engine will be short ened During the first 1 200 miles 2 000 km do not exceed 5 000 rpm In addition refrain from driving the car at full throttle other than for brief instances during the first 1 800 miles 3 000 km Wearing in new brake pads New brake pads take time to bed in about 90 miles 150 km if the car is driven largely under stop and go conditions or about 300 miles 500 km of highway driving To extend the useful life of the pads avoid hard braking as much as possible during this period 158 Starting and driving Gear changing Manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed The gear positions are marked on the gear lever Before reverse R can be engaged you must lift the ring underneath the gear lever knob To change gear fully depress the clutch pedal and then release it smoothly It is inadvisable to drive with your hand resting on the gear lever as this can increase the wear on the transmission When changing down from 5th to 4th gear ease the gear lever straight back without applying any lateral pressure This will pre vent 2nd gear being engaged by mistake which can result in overreving and 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
96. and then allowed to cool for 2 5 minutes with the car stand ing on level ground Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean before checking the level Car care and technical information _ MOMOE Cyl Una j Engine oil filler cap and dipstick 4 cylinder engine 4 cylinder engine The oil level must not be allowed to drop below the MIN mark on the dipstick nor should oil be filled beyond the MAX mark as this can lead to excessive oil consumption The distance between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to a volume of approximately 1 05 qts 1 liter When necessary add oil of the recom mended grade via the dipstick tube 193 Engine oil dipstick and filler cap 3 0t V6 3 0t V6 engine The oil level must not be allowed to drop below the MIN mark on the dipstick nor should oil be filled beyond the MAX mark as this can lead to excessive oil consumption The distance between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to a volume of approximately 1 05 qts 1 liter Top up as necessary with oil of the recom mended grade 194 Car care and technical information Oil changing The engine oil must be changed in accor dance with the service program see page 242 Oil volume and grade see page 253 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 leas
97. ank This will take about two minutes as the air needs time to escape Screw on the filler cap and fully tighten the drain cook Run the engine to normal temperature Top up the coolant as nec essary until the level is just below the MAX mark on the tank Check the coolant again after a few days and top up as necessary Radiator draincock Car care and technical information 197 198 Brake and clutch fluid Brake fluid deteriorates as it becomes old Because it is hygroscopic it absorbs water from the air and in time could allow vapor to form in the brake system thus reducing its performance It is therefore important that brake fluid be changed reg ularly as specified in the service pro gram Checking the fluid level The combined brake and clutch fluid reser voir is transparent to facilitate checking of the fluid level The level should be between the MAX and MIN marks Top up as necessary with DOT 4 fluid Do not use DOT 5 brake fluid Use only new brake fluid from a sealed con tainer Check that there are no leaks in the brake system The brake fluid level will fall somewhat as the brake pads wear The MAX level in the reservoir corresponds to the amount of brake fluid required with new brake pads If the fall in fluid level is moderate due to normal brake pad wear topping up is not necessary Changing of the brake fluid should be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer Car care
98. ar It is better to have slightly higher pressure than lower e Check fuel consumption regularly Increased consumption can indicate that something is wrong and that the car needs to be checked by an authorized Saab dealer Practical trials on the roads have demon strated that substantial savings in fuel con sumption can be made if the above advice is heeded Road conditions Wet roads increase fuel consumption as do unpaved roads and driving in hilly country the amount of fuel saved driving downhill is less than the additional amount required to climb the hill Starting anddriving 171 Engine block heater standard ospment in Canada accessory in The following are just some of the benefits to the car and the environment of using an engine block heater e Lower fuel consumption e Reduced wear on the engine e Inside of car warms up faster e Exhaust emissions substantially reduced over short runs The engine heater is effective at outside temperatures up to 15 20 C The warmer it is 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 172 Starting and driving 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 wind
99. ar Cen ter please take your car to the nearest Saab dealer for diagnosis and service 109 The OnStar Center is the heart of your ser vice staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week with knowledgeable OnStar Advisors Even on weekends and holidays there is always someone ready to help OnStar uses sophisticated Global Position ing System GPS satellites to locate your Saab and wireless technology to provide the communications link and seamless inte gration into your Saab This system allows our OnStar Advisors to pinpoint your Saab s location precisely This way Advisors can provide you with a range of helpful services to protect you and your Saab Plus with our Premium Plan included for 12 months with your Saab Advisors can also access an extensive database to assist you with direc tions making reservations and other conve nience services New retail deliveries only OnStar Telematics 110 The OnStar Center Connecting to the OnStar center In addition to using the 3 button system found in your Saab there are two other ways to connect to the OnStar Center Toll Free Call To take advantage of your OnStar Services from outside your Saab you can call OnStar toll free at 1 888 4 OnStar 1 888 466 7827 Remember to have your Personal Identification Number PIN handy Automatic Notification A priority signal will be sent to the OnStar Center with your exact location if an airbag deploy Vehicle ele
100. as been disconnected or has died the ACC system will need to be recalibrated See Calibration above Condensation When the A C system is running the intake air is dehumidified and the resultant con densation is drained off through two outlets underneath the floor of the car in the vicinity of the front doors It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from these outlets when the car is parked Greater amounts of con densation will result in warmer more humid ambient air Formation of ice and mist in extremes of weather It is only in the most extreme conditions that icing and misting of window glass are likely to be a problem e g in torrential rain or severe cold coupled with high 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 70 F 21 C for both temperature zones 2 Select Defroster If this is not enough 3 Increase the fan speed If this is not enough 4 Select a higher temperature The following measures are recommended if the occupants feel that it is cold and drafty in the car 1 Make sure that all the air vents are fully open including the center rear vent If this is not enough 2 Direct the air flow away from the body but not towards the interior temperature sensor If this is not enough 3 Raise the temperature setting a degree
101. assenger airbag and side airbags in the front seats The system supplements the protection provided by the safety belts to further enhance the safety of the occupants If a fault is detected in the SRS the AIR BAG warning light on the main instru ment panel will come on see pages 50 and 30 When the system is triggered by impact of a frontal collision 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 These airbags are triggered only by moder ate to severe frontal or near frontal colli sions They will not be activated by minor front end impacts rear end or side impacts or by the car rolling over e Even if the car is equipped with SRS airbag safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants e Note that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly it will not provide protection against a second impact occurring in the same incident Always use your safety belt Always sit with the whole of your back in contact with the backrest of the seat and with your seat as far back as is practical This is to reduce the risk of injury from contact with the backrest of the seat when the airbag inflates and also because the airbag needs space in which to inflate Never attach anything to the steering whe
102. ate to the desired speed and press SET You can also increase the speed of the car using the SET button Press it once to increase the speed by 1 mph 1 6 km h or hold it in and release when the desired speed is reached Temporary increase in speed Press the accelerator to override the preset speed e g for overtaking When you release the accelerator the system will revert to the preset speed To cancel temporarily Move the control stalk to CANCEL spring loaded position before OFF posi tion This will disengage the system but the preset speed will be retained in the system memory The memory is deleted when the engine is switched off To re engage the system To revert to the preset speed slide the switch to RESUME This will only operate when the car s speed is above 25 mph 40 km h To reduce the preset speed The cruise control system will always disen gage automatically the moment that either the brake pedal or the clutch pedal is depressed It is also possible to reduce the speed by means of the RESUME button Sliding the button to RESUME 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 e When the switch is moved to OFF e When the
103. 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 The SAHR does not normally need to be replaced after a rear end collision The head restraint can be raised or lowered and is adjustable in various positions e Raising grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it straight up e Lowering press the catch on the left hand side of the attaching point and press down the head restraint Rear seat head restraints 9 5 Sedan The rear head restraints have three adjustment positions for passenger comfort They can also be folded down to increase the driver s rearward vision when the seat is unoccupied 9 5 Wagon The height of the rear head restraints can be adjusted to provide opti mum passenger comfort Child safety e Children must always be suitably restrained in the car All child restraints and booster seats are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by the lap belt or the lap belt of a lap shoulder belt If the child restraint is not properly secured a child can be endangered in a crash NEVER puta child seat in the front Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag According to accident statistics the BACK SEAT is SAFER for properly restrained children than the front seat e Sit as far back as possible from the air bag Car safety tips e N
104. 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 198 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 This light together with will come on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system e If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly One or more of the following conditions may occur Non deployment of the airbags inthe event of a crash Deployment of the airbags without a crash Deployment of the airbags in crashes less severe than intended To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle The light will come on for about three sec onds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position It should go out after
105. cal information 229 Flat spotting All tires get hot especially on long journeys or when the car is driven hard After the car has been parked with hot tires and the tires have cooled down a flat spot can appear in the tire where it is in contact with the ground The same can occur if the car has not been moved for a long time Flat spots can give rise to vibration that can be felt through the steering wheel similar to that experienced when the wheels need bal ancing Flat spots of this type disappear once the tires get hot again usually after Tightening sequence wheel bolts Removing the wheel cover 10 15 miles 20 25 km of driving at cruis ing speed 230 Air conditioning ACC e The A C system is designed for use with R134a refrigerant Refrigerant handling requires special equipment and special procedures for charging and draining the system All repairs and adjustments on the A C system must be carried out by a Saab dealer authorized for this kind of work Never mix R134a and R12 refriger ants e The A C system is pressurized Do not break any connections or undo A C system components e Escaping gas can cause blindness or other injury Car care and technical information Fault diagnosis If a fault occurs in the A C system there are a number of checks you can perform your self If the fault persists however have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer Important Whe
106. ch fuels are not available in states adopting California emis sions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal spec ifications but emission control system per formance may be affected The Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator on your main instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may fail a smog check test See Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator on page 51 If this occurs return to your authorized Saab dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcy clopentadienyl manganese tricarbony MMT ask your service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT Saab Automobile AB does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunc tion indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Saab dealer for service starting and driving 157 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
107. ck onto the trunk 209 High mounted stop lights 1 Panel 2 Retaining clips 3 Bulbs High mounted stop lights 9 5 Sedan The bulbs can be accessed after the panel in the rear headlining has been removed 1 Remove the panel by carefully pushing in the two clips one at the time 2 Release the bulb holder which is retained by a clip at either end 3 Withdraw the bulb gently straight back 4 Push in the new bulb 5 Refit the bulb holder 6 Replace the panel by carefully pushing the panel towards the headlining so that EN clips engage their respective slot 210 Car care and technical information Tailgate bulbs 9 5 Wagon Reassembly 1 Turn the lock a quarter turn 909 witha 1 Place the two hinges in the recess in screwdriver or the ignition key the tailgate 2 Open and remove the cover 3 Take out the bulb holder by twisting it slightly counterlockwise 4 Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise 5 Change the bulb 6 Check that the new bulb is working and close the cover 3 Turn the lock a quarter turn 2 Then push the hinges into the recess Rear lights clusters 9 5 Wagon 1 Open the tailgate 2 Remove the two covers and undo the SCrews 3 Grip the screw mounting and pull the whole lamp unit sideways until it is loose it can be quite tight 4 Take out the bulb holder by twisting it slightly counterclockwise 5 Press in the bulb and twist it counter clockwise 6 Change the b
108. ckwise twice all doors but not trunk lid tailgate unlocked Switch for operation of central locking The central locking can also be operated from inside the car by means of the EJ switch on the center console e To lock all doors press the symbol side of the switch once e To unlock the driver s door press the switch once e To unlock all doors press the switch twice This switch is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door If the car is left with the doors open the inte rior lighting and the courtesy lights in the doors will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent a flat battery In such cases the electrically operated seats will not function Having the doors locked when you are driving will reduce the likelihood of e Passengers especially children opening doors and falling out of the car e Intruders entering the car when it is moving slowly or stopped e Being thrown out of the car in a crash Battery type Panasonic CR 1632 3V lith ium The battery type is stamped on the inside of the battery cover Avoid putting fin gerprints on the flat sides of the battery Dispose of the old battery properly when you buy anew one These batteries contain substances that are environmentally hazardous Keep the battery and small parts of the key out of the reach of children Change of ba
109. ct the paintwork during assembly Open all the doors Fold back the rubber strip and find the fixing holes Start on the left hand side of the car Rest the carrier carefully across the roof with the rigid foot towards you Hold the foot clear of the roof to avoid damaging the paintwork Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins on the foot into the fixing holes Make sure that the rubber strip comes inside the plastic cover on the carrier Repeat the procedure with the other car rier 4 Close the doors on the left hand side of the car gently to hold the carrier feet in place 5 Now go around to the other side of the car and remove the plastic cover from the carrier s adjustable foot Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins onthe 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 178 Starting and driving Fitting the roof carriers accessory 9 5 Wagon 2 Clean the car s roof rails Check the markings on the cross mem bers to see which is the front and which is the rear roof carrier Place
110. ction in the fuel injection or ignition system The car may still be driven with care and with some what diminished performance see page 151 The car should be checked immediately at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from arising B Indicator fuel This light comes on when there is less than about 2 5 gallons 10 liters of fuel left in the tank NOTE If the car runs out of fuel air can be drawn in with the fuel which in turn can cause the catalytic converter to be damaged by overheating 52 Instruments and controls CRUISE Indicator cruise control This light shows when the cruise control system Is active See page 166 D Indicator high beam This light shows when the headlights are on high beam see page 63 Indicator rear fog light This light shows when the rear fog light is on see page 64 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 SPORT mode This light will come on in cars with automatic transmission when the S SPORT button on the selector lever has been pressed position D 3 2 or 1 see page 165 In
111. ctive cleaning Washer jets The washer jets can be adjusted and if necessary unclogged by means of a pin Washer fluid filler cap Cleaning aajusting the washer jets 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 Check that the new bulb is working when finished Some bulbs are of the Long Life type Make sure the same type is fitted when changing one of these Headlight aiming see page 238 205 Car care and technical information Headlight bulb for high beam 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 possible short circuiting 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit 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 7 Plug in the connector 8 Screw on the cover 206 Car care and technical information Headlight bulb for low beam 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit 2 Unplug the connector 3 To remove the spring clip
112. ctrical system and cellular service must be operable OnStar Telematics Your personal identification number PIN When you signed up with OnStar you were asked to provide a Personal Identification Number PIN You ll need your PIN to access many of OnStar s services If for example your vehicle has been stolen an Advisor will ask for your PIN in order to pro vide assistance Changing your PIN is easy Call the OnStar Center and provide the Advisor with your current number and he or she will assist you in setting up a new number If you have forgotten your PIN just call the OnStar Cen ter For security reasons we will send your PIN to you in the mail The OnStar Safety and Security Plan The OnStar Safety and Security Plan is part of the Premium Plan that comes with your vehicle With it you have access to a com plete range of services providing you with an unsurpassed level of safety and security 24 hours a day 7 days a week And you have it all at the touch of a button So whether you re on a lonesome country road or stuck in highway traffic you have at your disposal a complete range of services providing you with unsurpassed security And you have it all at the touch of a button Automatic notification of air bag deployment Should your front air bags deploy a priority signal will be sent to the OnStar Center with your Saab s location as long as cellular service and the vehicle s electric
113. d and the following will appear on the display Selecting CDs 1 When the CD changer is operating the radio preset buttons work for the six CDs in the magazine Press the button for the corresponding CD If the selected CD is already being played playback will restart from the first track IB1104 If the selected CD tray is empty the follow ing will appear on the display After two seconds the status of the trays in the magazine i e loaded or empty will be shown on the display e g If for some reason the CD selected by the preset button cannot be played playback of the current CD will continue Track search 2 Press REZI or BZOMA repeatedly to move to preceding or following tracks Pressing RE once will restart playback from the beginning of the current track Thus to play the preceding track press RREZ4 twice Rapid play When REJ or ERSA is pressed and held rapid play will be initiated with the time and track showing on the display e g If the button is depressed for more than 5 seconds the rapid play will be even faster Rapid play stops when the button is released Fast track search Press SEEK mid segment once to switch between the CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes The CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes change the function of RREZ34 and Gaia The selected mode will also be active the next time the system is switched on saab 9 5 Audio System 95 IB1104 Choose the
114. d gets into it the switch may not The following should be done e When starting the engine operate properly e Turn the key back to the LOCK position Sit down in the driver s seat e Turn the key to ON Depress the clutch pedal fully If gear WARNING e Press one of the buttons on the remote lever is not in the neutral position the control the LED stops blinking clutch pedal must be fully depressed e Always remove the key before leaving Start the engine or the pe jump forwards or back the car Try another key If this works then the fault a ey CAUSE ANAG Always apply the parking brake before is in the first key removing the ignition key Contact an authorized Saab dealer for Never start the car from outside the checking and rectification vehicle e g through a wound down window This could lead to serious personal injury Engage reverse R position P for automatic transmission to remove the ignition key The key can only be removed in this gear position Carbon monoxide CO is a colorless odorless poisonous gas Be alert to the danger of CO always open the garage doors before starting the engine in the garage There is also a danger of CO poison ing if the exhaust system is leaking 150 Starting and driving e The tail pipe of the exhaust system can become very hot during driving Bear this in mind when loading and unloading the car e Do not rest or sleep in the car when parked with the engin
115. d on collision 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 250 Driving with the trunk lid tailgate open see page 180 140 Interior equipment and trunk Cargo bolts mounted on the longitudinal rails On the floor of the luggage compartment there are two longitudinal aluminium rails CargoTracks where special cargo bolts can be mounted The protective strip on the CargoTracks is removed by lifting its back edge and pulling it straight uowards Replace the strip by pressing it down on the CargoTracks When the cargo bolts are not being used the protective strip should be in place The cargo bolts are mounted by lifting their locks and inserting them into the rail Each cargo bolt is moved in the following way pull up its lock and at the same time move it for wards or backwards to the desired position Example of cargo anchoring ltems for load anchoring e Cargo bolts standard e Special load straps accessory Items to keep light objects tidy e Elastic floor cargo net e Elastic side cargo net for the right hand side of the luggage compartment The elastic nets may only be used to keep light objects tidy not for anchoring The floor net should be attached to the cargo bolts that are mounted on the Car goTracks Place the tie down eyes as far forward and as far back as possible on
116. d stressful and intense phone conversations e Acquaint yourself with the legal provi sions governing the use of car phones while driving e Do not use the phone when refueling the vehicle Gasoline fumes are highly explosive Roof loads can negatively affect tele communication The A pillar area area beside the wind shield and the headlining of your Saab contain padding designed to reduce head injuries No modifications to these areas should be made unless done by your authorized Saab dealer Provision for hands free phone Car phone connects to car s circuitry External antenna is fitted Microphone for hands free phone use incorporated in overhead panel at front Audio System mute function when phone activated Phone conversation amplified through Audio System speakers TELEPHONE appears on the SID when phone in use Saab 9 5 Audio System 103 e Volume level for ongoing conversation can be adjusted by volume controls on steering wheel or on Audio System module see also Volume preset mode page 97 If the sound is distorted adjust by means of the volume control on telephone set e Phone battery charging when phone is in its cradle Please refer to the instructions supplied with the phone for details of how to make and receive calls In order to fully utilize the hands free function certain circuits must be available from the telephone to be installed Your authorized Saab dealer has
117. der the hood see page 219 Ifthe needle repeatedly enters the red zone stop the car as soon as itis safe to do so and check the coolant level by looking at the level visible through the plastic tank do not remove the cap If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark the SID will display the message FILL COOLANT FLUID Never open the cap of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot open with care The pressure in the cool ing system can cause hot coolant and steam to be released Pressure gauge The turbo gauge indicates the air volume for combustion which is equivalent to the engine load At low loads the needle will move within the white zone At higher loads and during heavy acceleration the needle will enter the yellow area At very high loads certain var lants only the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without indicating that there is a fault Under certain barometric conditions the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power because the monitoring system is holding the charging pressure down you should contact an authorized Saab dealer If the soeed exceeds 143 mph 230 km h the increase in speed will be limited by the lowering of the boost pressure The pres sure gauge then moves towards the middle of the orange z
118. dering a replacement key See also page 34 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 Starting and driving 149 If the car does not start Mhe te KEYNOTAGCEPTED isshown lating the engine on the SID after a failed start attempt the Take care not to spill drinks or to drop cause could be a fault in the transmitter in WARNING the key or in the receiver in the ignition lock crumbs over the ignition switch If dirt or liqui
119. determined conditions are met such as the force and angle of the impact the speed of the car on impact and at which point on the car s side the impact occurs The sensors which are fitted in the front doors sense the rise in pressure caused by the door panel being pressed in during an impact condition The side airbag trigger will be commanded based on the characteris tics of this pressure rise Side airbag inflated e This car is equipped with side airbags and no extra interior trim should be fit ted Failure to observe this warning could result in the side airbags not inflating as intended and thus not pro viding the intended protection either Never place any object in the area that would be occupied by the inflated air bag For optimum protection sit upright in the seat with your safety belt correctly fastened The sensors for the side airbags are fitted in the front doors We advise against doing any work on the doors that could affect the mois ture barrier in the door or the airbag sensors It is essential that the mois ture barrier thick plastic film in the front door is not damaged in any way Improvement of the anticorrosion treatment of the doors should only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer Otherwise there is a risk that the side impact sensor and the mois ture barrier in the front door could be damaged The side airbags will inflate only in the event of a side impact not i
120. dust out of the CD changer so that it will continue to provide satisfactory service for a long time CD changer in luggage compartment Saab 9 5 Wagon To load the CD changer which is installed in the luggage compartment and can accommodate six CDs proceed as follows 1 Slide the top back 2 Lift out the CD magazine 3 Press back the catch on the magazine 4 Withdraw one CD tray at a time and swap load the CD label side up Slide the tray back into the magazine Note the position of the magazine for load ing see picture Insert the entire magazine carefully inside the CD changer and slide back the cover saab 9 5 Audio System 93 Changing a CD To select the CD changer e If the Audio System is in the RADIO or TAPE mode press the CD RDM button twice e Ifthe CD player is active press the CD RDM button once If the CDs in the magazine have not been changed the system will start playback from where it left off before If there is no magazine in the CD changer the following will appear on the display 94 saab 9 5 Audio System If the magazine in the CD changer is empty the following will appear on the display If the CD changer is activated right after a magazine has been loaded the following will appear on the display The CD number will change as each CD is played After a magazine has been loaded play back will start with the first track on the first CD when the CD changer is selecte
121. e alternator drive belt see page 202 If the belt has broken the engine may overheat cooling system will not function properly the battery will not be charged the A C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steering will be lost iis Brake warning light This light will come on together with if there is insufficient brake fluid in the reser voir See pages 198 198 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 50 Never drive the car when these warning lights are on Danger of brake failure Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer Instruments and controls 49 Parking brake warning light This light will show when the parking brake is on See page 185 If the car is driven with the parking brake still on will also come on and achime will sound The parking brake is mechanical and oper ates on the rear wheels e Always apply the parking brake when parking see page 185 e Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key e Do not apply the parking brake while the car is moving 50 Instruments and controls Anti lock brake warning This light will come on if a fault has occurred in the ABS system On certain variants and as well as can light up to indicate a fault in the electronic brake force distribution system distribution of the
122. e key will normally have a life of 4 years When the battery needs changing REPLACE KEY BATTERY will appear on the SID After fitting a new battery press the unlock but ton on the key at least four times when the car is in its range in succession so that the car alarm can recognize the signals from the trans mitter If the battery is disconnected while the alarm is active car is locked for example during an attempt to steal the car the alarm will be trig gered Alarm signals may differ between model variants for different coun tries Some of the car alarm functions can be reprogrammed con sult your Saab dealer for further details see page 261 Security 45 Overview of LED signals and SID messages LED signal SID message Reason action Activation during 10 second delay Comes on for 10 seconds SERVICE THEFT ALARM Probably a fault in one of the sensors or the alarm siren Alarm activated after delay Flashes once every other Have the car checked by an autho second rized Saab dealer Deactivation eee ae KEY NOT ACCEPTED Fault in key transmitter or in igni Turn ignition switch to ON and press Door trunk lid tailgate or hood open Flashes three times per sec the unlock button on the key Start or opened during delay period ond for 10 seconds the engine Unlocking the trunk lid tailgate Flashes three times per sec Have the car checked by an autho ond for 10 seconds rized Saab dealer
123. e running There is a risk of depressing the accelerator which could lead to engine damage It is possible for air to enter the lubricating system in conjunction with an oil or oil filter change or if the car has been stored for some time This air can cause the hydraulic cam followers to emit a ticking noise which can persist for up to 15 minutes after start ing Although this is quite normal and does not indicate any malfunction it is advisable not to exceed 3 000 rom before the noise has disappeared The hydraulic cam lifters are completely service free the valve clearance is set up at the factory and will not need any subse quent adjustment Starting the engine Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy load on it before it has warmed up Drive away as soon as the oil warning light has been extinguished to enable the engine to attain its normal temperature as quickly as possible The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows Cars with manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed 1 Depress the clutch pedal fully but do not touch the accelerator 2 Start the engine Let the ignition key spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly at very low temperatures you may need to run the starter for up to 25 seconds Wait 20 30 seconds before running the starter again to give the battery time to recover Let the engine idle for ab
124. each its normal operating temperature more rapidly The pump is active for 30 60 seconds Starting and driving 153 Button for releasing filler flap B466 Fuel filler flap The fuel filler flap is opened by means of a button on the driver s door The flap is spring loaded so it opens slightly automat ically when released 154 Starting and driving Refueling e Never use fuel for any purpose other than as engine fuel e Fuel is highly flammable and can cause severe burns Never use an open flame in the vicinity of gasoline and do not smoke when refuelling e Do not use the phone when refueling Gasoline fuels are highly explosive Only fuel from well known oil companies should be used All Saab gasoline engines can be driven on fuel of grade AON 87 93 For optimum performance we recommend e AON 90 for 4 cylinder engines e AON 93 for 3 0t V6 and 2 3T Aero see page 252 If fuel containing a mixture of alcohol is used the following restrictions apply Methanol max 5 by volume Ethanol max 10 by volume MTBE max 15 by volume The fuel filler cap is located in the right rear quarter panel Switch off engine Open fuel door Insert the fuel pump nozzle beyond the flange on the filler pipe Do not withdraw the nozzle while filling is in progress Cease refueling the first time the pump stops Do not overfill Fuel should not come right up the filler pipe as expansion room
125. ear light cluster 9 5 Sedan bayonet pin and the two plastic lugs engage The bulbs for the lamps in the rear light clus their respective slots Hold the lamp unit in Rear light clusters ter are accessed from the luggage compart position and tighten the screw 1 te indicators ment P 2 Tail lights 3 Stop lights 1 Lower the flap Velcro fastening 4 Reversing lights 2 Squeeze the two plastic lugs and 5 Rear fog light remove the bulb holder 3 The bulb has a bayonet fitting Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise 4 Change the bulb Trunk lid light and taillights 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 centre of the studs 3 Remove the studs Changing bulbs 1 Squeeze the plastic lug and electrical connector together and remove the bulb holder Car care and technical information 2 The bulb has a bayonet fitting Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise 3 Change the bulb Refitting the trim 1 Reset the studs by pushing back the center buttons so that they protrude by 0 2 inch 5 mm 2 Insert the studs through the trim and tail gate panel Press the center buttons in flush with the collar 3 Screw the handle ba
126. ector for fault diagnosis is located under the instrument panel on the drivers side Gos gt com Er 5 _ Ev Eo E09 E 5 E 5 ed ERD Era z EoD Go ERE Eca Ed E55 EoD _ Ea Ww _ J _ m_ N N _ N N N o ENS www W mm mmm mM 30 w A N ol N e gt N J N e N oa ESD E ESE QI fo EYS EXD Ee E83 ESD E G85 EL E Fuse panel in instrument panel olal Aloin olol gt NIO J Amp Function 30 10 139 15 15 10 10 7 9 30 5 10 Trailer lights Automatic transmission Electric door mirrors DICE Brake lights shift lock override Reversing lights Parking lights left Parking lights right DICE TWICE Electric windows right Stop lights trailer Fuel injection 16B 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Car care and technical information 15 15 30 7 5 20 30 15 20 20 7 5 20 15 10 40 15 40 30 Lo 10 Lo 7 9 217 Trunk lighting trunk lock door lighting SID car phone Audio System diagnostic instrument CD changer Memory function door mirrors heating rear seat Central locking electrically adjusted passenger seat Automatic transmission Audio System amplifier Ignition system engine Preheated oxygen sensor catalytic converter DICE direction indicators Engine management system Door mirror heating Fuel pump ACC interior lighting rear fog light Audio System rear view mirr
127. ed Manual operation of sunroof Emergency operation of sunroof In an emergency e g if there is an electrical failure the sunroof can be operated by a screwdriver Remove the cover at the front of the sunroof opening insert a screwdriver in the groove and rotate Rotate counterclockwise to close sunroof 130 Interior equipment and trunk Sun visor with vanity mirror Sun visors The car is equipped with double sun visors One section of the visor can be indepen dently pivoted to the side window A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the sun visors The vanity mirrors are illumi nated when the cover is raised Front ashtray 1 Press soft to open close 2 Pull out one side at an angle Ashtrays accessory The car can be equipped with three ash trays one in the instrument panel fascia and one in each rear door A cigarette lighter is fitted adjacent to the front ashtray and there is also one in the back of the center console Front ashtray 1 To open the ashtray push gently on the center upper part of the front and release to allow it to spring out 2 Close the ashtray in the same way Toremove the ashtray open it and after that pull left side out at an angle Rear ashtray To refit line up the slots on either side and Slide it closed Rear ashtrays Open the lid to use ashtray Toremove the ashtray fully open the lid and lift the ashtray straight out To refit the ashtray make s
128. ed the interior lighting will come on e When the car is unlocked from the out side e When any door is opened e When the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition switch When the switch on the overhead panelis in the mid position the lighting is switched off automatically 30 seconds after the last door has been closed or when the ignition is switched ON There is also a light in the sun visors The light comes on when the cover over the vanity mirror is opened When the ignition is OFF ifa door has been left open for 20 minutes the interior lighting will be switched off automatically to save the battery 1 Reading lights 2 Dome light Luggage compartment lighting The luggage compartment lighting comes on automatically when the trunk is opened and goes out when the trunk is closed The lighting will also be switched off auto matically after 20 minutes if the trunk has been left open 68 Instruments and controls Wipers and washers There are three intermittent wiper positions Moving the control stalk to the spring loaded position between 0 and 2 will produce a single sweep of the wipers The wipers are designed for optimal clean ing at all driving speeds 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 Washers When the washers are operated the wipers will make 3 4 or 5 sweeps depending
129. ed See illustrations Crank jack so that car begins to lift 4 Remove center cap by inserting a screw driver under cap and prying up 5 Using socket wrench in tool kit loosen wheel bolts one half turn 6 Raise car so that tire clears ground Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel 7 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose 8 Lower car Tighten wheel bolts in crosswise order See illustrations oo Safety 11 Safety Safety belts c0000 12 Head restraint 02000 18 Child safety 00008 19 Airbag Supplemental Restraint System SRS 26 A 2 Locked eu 2 ecurit JO E a 12 Safety Safety belts Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants Child safety see page 19 Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock see page 20 The A pillar area area beside the wind shield and the headlining of your Saab contain padding designed to reduce head injuries No modifications to these areas should be made unless done so by your authorized Saab dealer Three point inertia reel safety belts are pro vided for all seats Research has established that it is danger ous for rear seat passengers not to wear their safety belts A N WARNING In the event of an accident the rear seat passengers can be thrown forward against the front seat backrests impos ing much higher stresses on the front sea
130. ed once it will not come on at the same time every day Press SET to turn it on again The Alarm will continue to beep for one minute if not switched off Calculation of arrival time and average speed The settings must be made before the jour ney is started Calculation of arrival time 1 Select DIST using the o button 2 Set the destination distance 3 Press SET When ARRIV is selected during the journey the arrival time based on the average speed over the past 20 minutes will be displayed The trip computer will include any stops in the calculation of the estimated time of arrival Press DIST and the distance remaining to the destination will be displayed in the same way After the distance to destination has decreased to zero the DIST will function as a trio meter see Using DIST as a trip meter The starting value for the trip meter will be the last distance set in the DIST function Example The DIST setting was 100 miles Once 100 miles 160 km has been cov ered the DIST will start to function as a trip meter the initial reading of which will be 100 miles 160 km Instruments and controls 59 Using DIST as a trip meter If no value has been set for the DIST func tion DIST will now function as a trip meter indicated by an arrow on the far right of the display Press CLEAR to reset the trip meter Under 1000 miles the distance will be shown in increments of 0 1 miles there after the readin
131. ed see page 180 Warning triangle 9 5 Sedan Warning triangle 9 5 Sedan There is provision for stowing a warning tri angle in the luggage compartment To release the ties lift the lugs Make sure they are securely fastened when replacing the warning triangle 9 5 Wagon The warning triangle is stowed under the luggage compartment floor IB466 Button for releasing filler flap Fuel filler flap The fuel filler flap is opened by means of a button on the driver s door The flap is spring loaded so it opens slightly automat ically when released Refueling see page 154 Interior equipment and trunk To open fuel filler flap in an emergency 9 5 Sedan Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency If the fuel filler flap fails to open after the button on the driver s door has been pressed it can be opened manually from inside the trunk 9 5 Sedan Start by checking fuse 25 see page 217 A thin cable on the right hand side in the trunk is connected to the catch for the filler flap To open the flap pull the yellow plastic arrow on the end of the cable 145 To open filler flap in an emergency 9 5 Wagon 9 5 Wagon Start by checking fuse 25 see page 217 On the right hand side of the luggage com partment in the storage locker is athin wire that is tied to the locking arm of the filler flap To open the flap pull the yellow plastic arrow attached to the end of the wire 146 Interior eq
132. egard to lubri cation the ability to dissolve residues and the neutralization of combustion products we recommend the following oil grades e API SH CD CF or SJ CD CF e ACEA A3 B3 B4 These oils contain the additives required for the engine to function well We advise against the use of further addi tives Specifications 253 Viscosity The viscosity of oil is classified according to the SAE standard Nowadays multigrade oils are always used in cars The proper ties of these oils facilitate starting the car in cold weather but mean that the oil is also viscous enough to coat all moving parts under high pressures and with high outside air temperatures Multigrade oils are graded with two viscosities e g 10W 30 where the 10W meets certain viscosity requirements at 4 F 20 C while the 30 fulfills requirements at a temperature of 212 F 100 C Basic recommendations for Saab engines e SAE 5W 30 or 5W 40 The oil should be semi or fully synthetic and fulfil the grade requirements for ACEA A3 B3 or API Su Oils which are less viscous such as OW 40 50 are becoming more common and may be used However the oil must be fully synthetic of a well Known brand and fulfil ACEA grade requirements A3 B3 This viscosity makes starting in cold weather easier Oil capacity incl filter on changing 4 cylinder 4 1 qts 4 0 litres 3 0t V6 4 6 qts 4 5 litres 254 Specifications Engine variants 2 3t Ecopower Rating
133. egative ora 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 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the discharged battery 7 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 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative ter minal 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 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the discharged bat tery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 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 Parking brake e Always apply the parking brake when parking e Always app
134. el 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 hot for a short time In some circum stances the airbag can cause burns or abrasions to the body when the airbag inflates deflates Never rest your hands or forearms on the steering wheel center padding If the AIR BAG warning light remains on after the car has been started or comes on while you are driving have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash Moment of impact Sensor detects decel eration and sends a signal via the control module to a gas gen erator that inflates the airbag The inflating airbag cushions the driver Airbag now fully inflated The airbag starts to deflate Inflated airbag driver side Inflation and deflation together take less than 0 1 second Safety 27 SRS airbag system with belt pretensioners Electronic control module and sensor Belt pretensioners for both front safety belts Steering wheel with integral airbag Passenger airbag Side airbag sensor Side airbag OoahWNM 28 Safety Front passenger seat Never secure a rear facing child seat in the right front seat of a car equipped w
135. electrical system from being dam aged Each Maxi fuse protects a number of electrical circuits and functions and there fore has ahigher rating amperage than the standard fuses No spare Maxi fuses are supplied with the car If a Maxi fuse blows it means that there is a major fault in the electrical system Have the car checked without delay by an authorized Saab dealer DICE TWICE DICE Dashboard Integrated Central Elec tronics TWICE Theft Warning Central Electronics DICE and TWICE are electronic control modules that monitor and control a variety of functions including DICE controls among other things e Front lights and interior lighting e Instrument illumination e Intermittent wiper operation e Electric heating of rear window and door mirrors e Cooling fans TWICE controls among other things e Central locking e Car alarm Anti theft system e Engine immobilizer e Autochecking of lights e Electric heating of rear seat e Safety belt reminder e Electrically adjustable passenger seat The DICE and TWICE control modules are linked to a data bus which is basically an information carrier that allows information to be exchanged between all the control 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 at the Saab dealer The scan tool conn
136. elt clips near the backrest to prevent them being 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the down position pinched when the rear seat Is raised to the upright position 2 Put the safety belts for the outer seat places in their respective Alternative location of the parcel shelf if this is removed belt clips which are located near the backrest see illustration 3 Lift the seat cushion by pulling the loop located between the Folded up on the floor at the rear of the luggage compartment cushion and the backrest e On edge behind the backrests of the front seats 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 138 Interior equipment and trunk e Do not travel in the back seat without ensuring that the head restraint is set at a suitable height e Never allow anyone to sit on a folded backrest e Always be aware of the risk of pinching when handling moving parts of the seating e Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf There is always a danger of loose objects flying about and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in an accident 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
137. environment Do not dis pose of oil in the ground or down a drain Dispose of all used oil and oil fil ters at an appropriate disposal facility Car care and technical information Transmission fluid Manual transmission Check and top up the fluid in accordance with the service program If original fluid cannot can be obtained for topping up See page 255 automatic trans mission fluid Dexron III synthetic fluid can be used If so the car should be taken to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible to have the reason for low fluid level cor rected and original fluid installed Automatic transmission Check the fluid level as follows 1 Stand the car on level ground and apply the parking brake The automatic trans mission fluid must be at normal running temperature approximately 175 F 80 C This can be achieved by driving the car for about 30 min on the open road 2 With the engine idling move the selector lever to D and wait for at least 15 seconds Next move the selector lever to R and wait for 15 seconds again Finally move the selector lever to P Let the engine idle 3 Wipe the dipstick clean with a lint free cloth and put it back With the fluid at normal temperature the level should be between the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick Top up as necessary with Texaco Texamatic Dexron lIl automatic transmission fluid mineral oil based adding it through D 199 Dipstick for automatic
138. er Do not drive in water deeper than 12 inches 30 cm and do not drive faster than at idling speed Water can otherwise be sucked into the engine The engine will be damaged if water enters the intake system The car s electrical systems may also be affected Towing the car e Remember that the brake servo does not operate when the engine is off Much greater pressure than normal will therefore be required to operate the brake pedal Nor does the steering servo operate when the engine is off The steering will therefore be much heavier than usual The towing vehicle should always be heavier than the vehicle on tow Never allow passengers to ride in the car being towed Always seek professional help if the car needs to be towed Transporting the car If a car with sports lowered chassis is transported for example on a flat bed truck take extra care not to damage the spoiler and or underbody Front towing eye Front towing eye Make sure that the towing eye at the front is screwed in tightly The towing eye is only designed for use when the car is being towed onthe road It must not be used to pull the car out of a ditch for example If the towing eye were to shear suddenly it could cause serious injury Always seek professional help if the car needs to be recovered IB482 Starting anddriving 181 e Do not drive the car with the front towing eye in position If it catches the
139. er and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road character istics and climate Car care and technical information 223 Traction The traction grade assigned to a tire is based on straight ahead braking traction test and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Wear indicators Wear indicators The tires incorporate wear indicators in the form of smooth treadless strips across the width which become visible when only 1 6 mm of tread remains As soon as the indicators become visible new tires should be fitted without delay Make sure you are familiar with the legal limit for minimum tread depth in your country and also any regulations gov erning the use of winter tires 224 Temperature The temperature grade for a tire is estab lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail ure The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representi
140. ers Spotlights accessory 15 High beam flasher 10 A C car alarm siren 30 Radiator fan O CO N or Bi oO PhM Se 9 lt a ee ee a a ee CO N O1 AJOJN 220 Relays COl N OD oO oa A N NI lt e 10 1 10 2 11 12 13 Car care and technical information Function Washer front rear Low beam headlight High beam headlight Extra lights accessory Horn Rain sensor Wiper rear 9 5 Wagon Radiator fan low speed Radiator fan high speed left fan A C compressor Front fog lights Headlight wipers Windshield wipers Radiator fan high speed right fan Autochecking of headlights Wheels Alternative wheels and tires If you wish to fit other tires or wheels than those supplied with the car consult your Saab dealer first as to the possibilities avail able Wheels tires combinations that are not approved by Saab can negatively affect the car s directional stability steering and brak ing in both wet and dry conditions Do not assume that a wheel tire combina tion will function properly just because it will bolt on For wide wheels and or low profile tires bear in mind the following e Tires and wheels can be damaged in potholes etc e Springs shock absorbers and wheel bearings can be overloaded e The wheels can come into contact with chassis and body components e The speed and load limits for the tires must not be exceeded see
141. es Engine oil Oil specification We recommend the use of oils that are available from your Saab dealer for the regular oil changes These oils fulfill the most stringent requirements set by API and ACEA classifications Oil for gasoline engines is classified by the API standards American Petroleum Institute into the grade classes SH since 1993 and SJ since 1996 The SJ class fulfils more stringent requirements and has a lower phosphorous level These grade classes are most often combined with the corre sponding classes for diesel engines The class designations for diesel engines begin with the letter C Commercial For exam ple a grade combination suitable for both types of engine could be API SH CD or SJ CF Under ACEA nomenclature oils are divided into Class A for gas oline engines and Class B for diesel engined passenger cars There is a further class for heavy diesel engines Each class is divided into three grades 1 2 and 3 where grades 2 and 3 nor mally encompass semi and fully synthetic oils The diesel class B also has a fourth grade B4 which encompasses tests and regulations aimed at improving the performance of direct injec tion engines In the same way as in the API system gasoline and diesel engine specifications are combined for products that can be used in both types of engine For example a grade designation could be ACEA A2 B2 or ACEA A3 B3 B4 To afford Saab engines the best protection with r
142. es up later than in Normal mode to provide higher perfor mance In this mode the SPORT indicator will appear on the main instrument panel see page 165 The Winter mode is intended for use when pulling away and driving on icy roads In this mode the transmission starts in 3rd gear to provide better grip and the WINTER indica tor appears on the main instrument panel When the ignition is turned to OFF the auto matic transmission will automatically revert to Normal mode see page 165 Adaptive gear change pattern is a trans mission function in the Normal and Sport modes which matches gear changing to current driving conditions The transmission control module senses the load on the engine and selects one of three available gear change patterns and so avoids unnecessary changing up or down Lock up function The automatic transmission has a lock up function which renders the torque con verter inoperative in 3rd and 4th gears the result of which is to reduce the engine speed and hence fuel consumption When the lock up function comes into oper ation it may give the impression of an over drive being engaged Kick down When the accelerator is pressed down hard a change down to the next gear will be effected to provide maximum acceleration e g for overtaking The change up to the next gear again will take place either when the accelerator is released or when maximum engine speed is reached Park Brake Shi
143. essory option See page 93 Press once Change to CD changer when CD player is active Press twice Change to CD changer when radio or cassette player is active Press amp hold briefly a chime will sound Random playback of entire magazine Press once Track search on current disc Press amp hold briefly Rapid play Press SEEK mid segment once Switch between Rapid play PLAY and Fast track search TRACK Press SEEK mid segment amp hold briefly a chime will sound Scan disc Press SEEK mid segment amp hold 2 chimes Scan magazine Selects disc in magazine Sound controls ON OFF The Audio System will come on e When the volume control is pressed e When the ignition is switched ON if the Audio System was on when the ignition key was last removed The Audio System will be switched off e When the volume control is pressed e When the ignition key is removed e One hour after the ignition was switched OFF if the ignition key has not been removed e When one hour has elapsed since a con trol button on the Audio System was last pressed after the ignition key was removed VOL Volume BAL Balance Pull out and rotate the VOL control to adjust the balance between the left and right speakers When the control is released it reverts to the volume function BAS TRE FAD a a a AS SEARCH BAS Bass TRE Treble Rotate clockwise to increase the level and counter clockwise
144. evel indicator illuminated The symbol illuminates when less than approxi mately 2 gallons 8 litres of fuel remains in the tank Fuel Gasoline Engine Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehi cle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance com pared to other gasolines In Canada look for the Auto Makers Choice label on the fuel pump Canada Only Be sure the posted octane Is at least 87 If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear alittle pinging noise when you re accel erating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy con stant knock that means you have a problem If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet Cal ifornia specifications If su
145. ever leave your 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 At gas stations take the keys from the car while filling the tank Never allow children to climb on top of or under motor vehicles Always look for children before backing your motor vehicle out of a garage or driveway To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning never let a car idle in the garage Supervise young children around buck ets of water while washing your car Small children can drown in seconds in less than an inch of water Safety 19 Protect your children from getting trapped in the trunk of a car e Teach your kids not to play in or around Cars e Watch your children when loading or unloading the car so they don t get locked in by mistake e Always lock the doors and trunk of your car and keep the keys out of children s sight and reach e Keep the rear fold down seats closed to help prevent kids from getting into the trunk from inside the car 20 Safety Fitting the locking strap on the center arm rest Saab 9 5 Sedan not needed on Wagon The locking strap is standard equipment in certain markets 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 rest
146. f 9 5 Wagon one subwoofer in the luggage compart ment The subwoofers enhance reproduc tion of the lowest bass notes The Audio System is connected to the Saab Information Display SID which is at the top of the main instrument panel Mes sages indicators and the like for the Audio System are shown on this display iiis AS RDM DOBC ra J Radio is in Autostore mode M Random playback of CD tracks when CD player selected S RD DE DOLBY B C noise reduction DOLBYB C on for cassette player Quick guide to the Saab 9 5 Audio System Radio see page 86 ON To switch the system ON press the volume but ton The last settings used will be activated If the Audio System is switched on when the igni tion key is not in the switch the system will auto matically be switched off after one hour has elapsed since a control button on the radio was last pressed OFF To switch the system OFF press the volume but ton or remove the ignition key VOL To adjust the volume rotate the VOL control BAL To adjust the balance between the left and right channels pull out and turn the VOL control BAS Press to release the button and adjust the bass level Lock the setting by pushing the button in TRE Press to release the button and adjust the tre ble Lock the setting by pushing the button in FAD Press to relea
147. f you need a lift anytime of the day or night just call OnStar We ll contact transportation and send it right to you Information and Convenience ser vices Our Advisors have access to over five mil lion service listings including hotels restau rants gas stations dealerships hospitals ATMs and airports more than 250 service categories in all Our Advisors can even assist you with hotel and restaurant reser vations All Saab models come with a full year of Premium Ser vice New retail deliveries only 112 OnStar Telematics Concierge services From the simple to the extraordinary OnStar Concierge is always ready to help Whether it s tickets to that hard to get play oreven complete planning of your next vacation OnStar Concierge can make all the arrangements you need at home or on the road There is no additional cost to you for the efforts of the OnStar Concierge You will not pay more than retail value for goods and services or current market value for tickets specialty items or unique ser vices For your convenience we will bill your credit card for any purchases and or ship ping you authorize Additional Services Personal Calling As an OnStar Safety and Security Plan or Premium Plan subscriber you have access to OnStar Personal Calling OnStar Per sonal Calling provides you with a nation wide wireless phone service in your Saab that you can activate simply by pressing a button and us
148. ft lock The transmission has a security function known as Park Brake Shift Lock To move the gear selector out of the P position the brake pedal must be depressed at the same time as the gear selector catch detente is pressed in Shift Lock override Due to electrical problems it may not be possible to move the selector out of the park position even if the ignition is ON If for some reason the selector has to be moved out of the park position i e to tow the car a short distance do as described below 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Make sure the key is in position ON 3 Use a small tool such as a screwdriver and push the lever see picture down wards so that the detent button can be pressed approx 10 mm 4 Move the selector out of position P to N 5 Remove the tool 6 Release the parking brake if the car is to be moved immediately otherwise keep it applied Check fuse No 1 See page 217 If the fuse is OK check the battery regarding the volt age If the problem was cured by changing the fuse or battery you do not have to contact a Saab dealer If the fuse blows again as soon as the Shift Lock feature is activated you should contact your Saab dealer 161 Automatic transmission fault indicator If Automatic transmission fault indicator indicator appears on the main instrument panel the system has detected a fault in the automatic transmission or its control module see page 53 This also mea
149. g and driving 169 TCS OFF The TCS OFF indicator on the main instru ment panel will come on e If a fault has been detected and the system has therefore been switched off e If there is a fault in the ABS system e If the system has been switched off man ually The indicator light will also come on for 4 seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON while an internal system check is per formed TCS indicator The indicator light will come on for 4 seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON while an internal system check is per formed The TCS light in the tachometer comes on when the system is operative i e when the wheels are not rotating at the same speed The fact that the TCS system is operative indicates that the limit for grip has been exceeded and that the driver must exert greater care 170 Starting and driving Turning the TCS off The TCS is switched on automatically when the engine is started The system can be switched off manually by the TCS button whereupon TCS OFF on the main instrument panel will come on The TCS system cannot be switched off if the car is travelling faster than 35 mph 60 km h It may be necessary to switch off the system if the car has become bogged down for instance Press TCS to switch it on again If a fault is detected in the ABS system the TCS will be switched off automatically The cruise control system will automatically be disengaged after one second if itis
150. g lights When this button is pressed all the turn signal indicators and a symbol in the button flash simultaneously If the ignition is on both indicator lights on the instrument panel will also flash If the hazard warning lights are left on for some time the flasher frequency will be reduced to save the battery Hazard warning lights should only be used if the car constitutes a hazard to other road users Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be left at the roadside on account of an accident engine trouble or a punc ture If you carry a warning triangle or flares they should be set up along side of the road 300 ft 100 m behind your vehi Cle If the car is not clearly visible e g over the brow of a hill or bridge place the triangle flare even further back Instruments and controls 67 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 its own switch adjacent to the lamp The switch for the dome lights is on the front overhead panel When the switch is in the mid position door activat
151. g the cap com pletely 3 As soon as possible have the cooling system checked by an authorized Saab dealer 174 Starting and driving Towing a trailer Trailer hitch attachment Trailer hitch attachments are available as accessories These are designed for a max imum trailer weight of 3500 Ibs 1588 kg see also page 251 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 as regards the right hitch kit for your car Use only a genuine Saab trailer hitch and wiring since other wiring methods can Cause expensive damage to the car s body and electrical system Consult an authorized Saab dealer for guidance on how to connect the trailer hitch electrical system Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients max 3500 Ibs 1588 kg max 2880 Ibs 1300 kg max 2220 Ibs 1000 kg Trailer weight Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients with a view to comfort and drivability for manual and automatic cars are shown on the drawing Make sure you are familiar with the law regarding speed limits for towing maxi mum trailer weights trailer braking requirements and also any special driving licence provisions see also page 251 When towing a trailer do not attempt to negotiate a hill having a
152. g will change in incre ments of 1 0 mile Metric units for just under a kilometer the distance will be shown in increments of 10 meters there after the reading will change in increments of 100 meters When DIST is functioning as a trip meter the ARRIV function will display the current time 60 Instruments and controls To calculate the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained 1 Select DIST using the o button 2 Set the distance to be covered 3 Press to select SPD 4 Set the average speed you intend to drive 5 Press SET to display the estimated arrival time At the beginning of a journey the SPD and ARRIV functions will display current values If values are set during the journey the new values will be displayed after a delay of about 10 seconds Calculating the requisite average speed 1 Press o to select DIST 2 Set the distance to be covered 3 Press o to select ARRIV 4 Set the desired arrival time 5 Press SET to display the average speed you need to maintain to arrive at the desired time At the beginning of a journey the SPD and ARRIV functions will display current values If values are set during the journey the new values will be displayed after a delay of about 10 seconds Resetting values To reset the values press CLEAR for at least four seconds The following functions will be reset simultaneously e Estimated range on remaining fuel function based on a fuel c
153. gned solely for use event of an accident in changing a wheel or fitting snow l chains It must not be used to support e Do not use the jack for any purpose the car during repair work or servicing other than for jacking up the car Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack Special care must be taken if the car is on a slope use wheel chocks Position chocks one ahead and one behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the one to be changed Switch on the hazard warning lights if the car is on a road Apply the parking brake and leave the car in gear 1st or reverse Automatic transmission move selector to the P position Ensure that everybody is out of the car before jacking it up Never start the engine while the car is jacked up The jack must stand on a firm level surface Car care and technical information 227 Position for jack Positioning the jack To jack up the car apply the jack to one of the special jacking points under the sills Jack location between spare wheel and sill 228 Car care and technical information Jacking points for a trolley jack If a floor jack is used it can be applied to the standard jacking points used by the dealer A floor jack can lift both front wheels or both rear wheels off the ground simultaneously A jack stand must then be applied under neath the front of the engine subframe at the fixing point for the towrope attachment eye
154. h will switch on the Anti lock brake warning light if a fault is detected in the system see page 50 168 The ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel or on snow or ice but because the wheels cannot lock up some steering control is retained When the ABS system is working i e mod ulation of the brake pressure is in progress the brake pedal will pulsate and a ticking noise will be heard All this is perfectly nor mal Press the pedal down hard you cannot press too hard and steer the car to safety Starting and driving Braking with ABS evasive steering Braking with ABS brakes When the system is operating the brake pedal will pulsate gently and the system will make a ticking noise Do not release the brake pedal before the car has come to a halt or the danger is past That is critical If the road is slippery the ABS system will operate even when only light pressure is applied to the pedal This means that you can brake gently to test the condition of the road and adapt your driving accordingly It is well worth practicing the use of ABS brakes on a skid pan or other suitable facil ity Traction Control System How the system works The traction control system TCS is designed to prevent wheelspin This enables the car to achieve the best possible grip and hence maximum tractive effort together with greater stability The TCS system uses information from the ABS syste
155. has a built in diagnostics function If a fault is detected a fault code is generated to help dealer technicians to diagnose the fault Below are the codes for some faults that you might be able to rectify yourself CD CDC CD is dirty loaded ERROR wrong side up or defec 12 17 19 tive TAPE ERR01 Tape broken or mechanical fault in deck Tape snarled up or mechanical fault in deck TAPE ERR 11 Cassette jammed can not be loaded ejected TAPE ERR 02 03 Saab 9 5 Audio System 105 OnStar System Your vehicle may be equipped with OnStar JAN WARNING a vehicle telematics communications and navigation system Please consult the sep arate chapter in this owner s manual page 107 The CD player CD changer is classified as Class 1 laser equipment e Service and repair work must only be carried out by authorized technicians e If the casing is damaged hazardous laser radiation can occur NOTE All work on the Audio System must be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer 106 Saab 9 5 Audio System This page has been left blank OnStar Telematics 107 OnStar Telematics Pstar Using OnStar 108 The OnStar Safety and Additional Services 112 OnStar is Easy cccceseeeeeeee 108 Security Plan 110 Personal Calling sceeee 112 OnStar Services Button 108 Automatic notification of air bag Emergency button eccccsseeseeseee 109 ee T e 110 Virtual Ad
156. he following conditions will wake up the respective displays in the Night Panel mode e Setting of the Audio system SID or ACC display comes on for ten seconds e CHECK message generated in the SID e High engine revs cause the rev counter to be illuminated until the engine speed has fallen again If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below 4 gallons 15 liters the fuel gauge will be illuminated e Ifthe engine temperature rises above nor mal the temperature gauge will be illumi nated e If the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph 135 km h the entire soeedometer will be illuminated In cars with automatic transmission if the selector lever is moved from D to position 3 2 or 1 the selector indication on the main instrument panel will be illuminated To restore the displays and lighting to the normal mode press the Night Panel button Units and language versions The SID has four sets of units miles miles mph mph CHECK messages can be displayed in six language options English Swedish German French Italian and Spanish Selecting units and language 1 Press CLEAR and SET simultaneously for four seconds until a chime sounds 2 Press o or to select the required units 3 Touch SET 4 Press o or to select the required language 5 Touch SET Clock Set the clock by means of the two buttons under the digital clock on the left of the dis play When the ignition key is in the OFF positio
157. high beam when the stalk is lifted to the first spring loaded position position 1 and remain on until the Stalk is released 64 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 63 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 should not be mistaken for brake lights Make sure you are familiar with the appli cable provincial state law regarding the use of rear fog lights In poor visibility avoid following the tail lights of the vehicle in front If the vehicle stops suddenly you may be unable to avoid a collision and therefore risk injury to yourself and
158. hood luggage compartment lid and doors and lubricate them with glycerol 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 e Top up the coolant and check the anti freeze before the onset of winter e Park the car in a dry covered and well ventilated building Leave the park ing brake OFF Disconnect the negative battery lead If frost is likely to occur during the long term parking remove the battery and store it away from the frost e Ideally the car should be put up on blocks with the wheels off the ground If this is not possible inflate the tires to about 43 psi 300 kPa J LANEN al p A N N ir i A nA N lt 2 K K p ff Hk 1 fi i ii i W IE N D x 1 Pointing downhill and 2 Pointing uphill and against the curb against the curb Turn the wheels into Turn the wheels away the curb and edge the from the curb and edge car forward until the the car back until the wheels touch the curb wheels touch the curb e Leave all the windows open a crack and cover the car with a fabric tarpaulin not one made of plastic Pa CL WSS lt lt Pointing uphill or downhill no curb Turn the wheels towards the edge of the road If the car should Start rolling it will not run into the road
159. hoses O E E O 19 9 e 9 of 9 9 Ri Brake fluid level and renewal max 2 year intervals Oj JO O m JO JO fm Of O jm fo R Check handbrake function FO E E O 19 9 e 9 of 9 9 R Power steering fluid Ievel____________________ O E E O Of O E JO O 9 9 c Check wheel alignment if irregular or premature tire wear is apparent 248 Maintenance and owner assistance Service Intervals Miles U S Cars Kilometers Canadian Cars Q O oo riod Chassis cont R fToein ET TE R Gabinair fiter EE ET mE ET R Cabin air absorptive fiter TT EE EC ET ET TT ET me EEE EE Fitieegersen ersvomnglamps vaualinspecion o a cat fot fal lof fst tat cat tal to R Airbag system SRS warning lamps visual inspection O O O O 19 19 f O O 19 o Safety belts ee and visual Rapection of belt for tears and fraying Rees OT 9 19 97 9 JO PELLUS R Washersystem checkandtop up O O 9 O 9 19 19 19 Oo R Reset service indicator E E O JO e e 9 J oO Customer programming R Carry out systems programming per customer request O tt Road test Check performance of drive train steering and brakes and verify tire balance Check function of instruments and controls including horn windshield wipers cruise control and climate sys tem Note any noises or problems for correction 3 4 27 NS 1 s 0
160. ight comes on If the warning light is on it means that a fault has been detected in the system The airbag cannot be relied on to operate as intended and it might even be activated erroneously You should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible Security 33 Security DOORS diiin 34 Central locking 34 Car alarm 34 Security Door handle Doors Door handles Pull the handle to open the door If the door is stuck e g if frozen hold the handle from above to secure a better grip Central locking Leaving children or pets unattended ina locked car is dangerous It is also danger ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key A child or others could be badly injured or even killed Key Remote control The key unit consists of a mechanical key with integrated remote control The mechanical key is used for manual locking and unlocking The remote control is used for remote lock ing and unlocking The key fits all the car s locks The key supplied with the car has a code number on a black plastic tag that needs to be quoted for ordering additional keys You should therefore make a careful note of the number The key contains a unique electronic code for your car When the key is inserted in the ignition the code is checked If it matches the car can be started Key Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 Opening the trunk 9 5
161. ild restraint is pressed hard against the backrest 6 Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the safety belt as described in the child restraint mounting instruction o1 B amp B W P Place the child restraint in the rear seat Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf Saab 9 5 Sedan 9 5 Wagon gt 0 O Fold the backrest of the rear seat for ward see page 137 Fold the anchor that is right behind the child restraint to its upright position Place the child restraint in the rear seat Raise the head restraint to its upper position and then route the tether under the headrestraint Attach the tether to the anchor Raise the backrest of the rear seat Make sure it locks properly Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the safety belt as described in the child restraint mounting instruction on the previous page Make sure the child restraint anchorages are folded all the way up or down other wise it can obstruct locking the rear seat backrest it may not be possible to route the tether through the cargo net accessory if one is fitted Instead we recommend a cargo guard accessory Child tether anchorages Saab 9 5 Wagon Safety 23 24 Safety Integrated booster seat accessory The integrated booster seat in the back is intended for children
162. in Canada e Bear in mind the pinch hazard when operating the sunroof Make sure that all passengers keep their heads hands and fingers clear of the opening before operating the sunroof Serious personal injury may otherwise be caused Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car to avert the danger of injury arising from unattended children operating the sunroof The sunroof is operated by the switch on the overhead panel above the rearview mirror The sunroof can be opened partially or fully 129 Interior equipment and trunk To open e Slide the control towards the rear to open the sunroof to the comfort position To open it fully slide the control back a second time Press the control to stop it earlier To close e Slide the control forwards until the sun roof is closed Ventilation position e Press the middle of the control when sun roof closed e To close slide the control forwards To fully open the sunroof from the ventila tion position slide the control back Sunroof control 1 To open 2 Toclose 3 Ventilation position The sunroof incorporates an interior man ual sliding sun blind After the car has been waxed the sunroof may squeak or squeal on opening to the ventilation position If this should occur fully open the sunroof and using washer fluid wash the seal along the front edge together with the paintwork that is in contact with the seal when the roof is clos
163. ing most of the functions can be operated using the integral remote controls on the steering wheel Control functions NEXT RADIO mode preselect buttons i e 60 gt TAPE mode Play other side of tape CD mode Inoperative CD changer mode Select CD in magazine 1S 25 gt 62 1x lt lt SEEK gt gt RADIO mode Auto manual tuning TAPE mode Music search Fast forward or rewind CD CD changer mode Track search Rapid play Audio System controls on steering wheel SRC source Press repeatedly to switch between RADIO gt TAPE gt CD CD changer RADIO VOL Volume adjust Security lock The Audio System is equipped with an elec tronic security lock The special code is unique to the car in which the Audio System is fitted Each time the Audio System is switched on a check is made to ensure that the codes match If not the following will appear on the dis play If a CD changer has been installed it will also have been security coded If the security code for the CD changer does not match when the changer is selected the following will appear on the display Ifa CD changer is to be retrofitted or if you wish to move the main Audio System module and or CD changer to another car Saab 9 5 you must consult an authorized Saab dealer so that the modules can be given the correct security codes Technical data Tone controls Bass Treble Power output Premium
164. ing a brush or carpet shampoo applied with a sponge Do not use vacuum cleaners outdoors unless they are properly grounded Car care and technical information Washing the car The bodywork must be washed frequently When the car is new the body should be washed by hand using plain cold water and a Clean soft brush or in a brushless car wash that uses mild detergent Automatic car washes with brushes should be avoided when the car is new Do not use automatic car washes for the first five or six months before the paintwork has hardened prop erly Thereafter use a high quality car wash soap added to lukewarm waiter 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 NOTE Avoid using any alcohol based cleaners on the front and rear light clusters as these can cause cracking of the lenses The underside of the car also needs wash ing regularly and this should be done extra thoroughly at the end of winter Clean the underside of the car by hand if the car is usu ally washed in an automatic car wash with out special facilities for underbody cleaning Never
165. ing wheel Interior equipment and trunk 125 Rear view mirror 1 Day position 2 Night position Rear view mirrors The rear view mirror has day night positions that can be selected by means of a knob beneath the mirror Adjust the mirror in day position Adjusting the door mirrors 1 Select mirror 2 Use touch pad to adjust mirror Door mirrors The passenger side door mirror is of the wide angle aspheric type The adjusting switch is on the driver s door If the car is equipped with a programmable driver s seat the settings of the door mirrors can also be stored in the preset buttons for the seat see page 122 The mirrors are heated and the heating comes on and goes off with the rear window heater Door mirror folded in The door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked They can also be fully retracted for parking in tight spaces such as on the car deck of a ferry Remember to fold them out again before driving off Take care not to trap your fingers between the door and the mirror when folding the mirror out again The door mirrors must be fully retracted before the car enters an automatic car wash 126 Button for angling passenger s mirror down on reversing Cars equipped with a programmable driver s seat also have a facility for angling the passenger s mirror down on reversing e g for a better view of the curb After selecting reverse press the tiny button adjacent to the do
166. ing your voice You can use Personal Calling in your Saab to place or to receive calls The voice activated system will dial the number Your party will answer through your stereo speakers With OnStar Personal Calling you can enjoy the simplicity of a one touch wireless connection Whether you are placing or receiving a call once you press the button you never have to take your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road The ease of the hands free communication service allows you to enjoy an even greater level of safety security and convenience while driv ing This new service is not yet available in all areas Complete availability in the U S is anticipated in the first quarter of 2001 For system limitations and details call OnStar at 1 800 ONSTAR 7 Availability in Canada was undetermined at time of publication Please contact your local dealer in Canada Signing Up for Personal Calling As an OnStar subscriber the Personal Call ing capability is already built into your Saab s OnStar hardware In order to use this service an OnStar Advisor must set up your cellular account You must also pro vide a credit card in order to establish your prepaid cellular account Usage charges will be deducted from this prepaid account of units Units are easily replenished using the credit card on file at OnStar Once you sign up for OnStar Personal Calling you will be given your own personal phone number that others can
167. ins can reduce the directional stability of the car e Tire chains must not be used on the rear wheels e Check the links frequently for wear e Check that the chains do not contact the wheel arch liner at full lock e See section Specifications page 257 for information on allowable wheel dimensions for the fitting of tire chains Driving in hot weather Always check the coolant level before starting a journey 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 starting and driving 173 2 Wait until the needle has dropped back to indicate normal temperature roughly midway in the white zone before stop ping the engine If the coolant needs top ping up unscrew the cap on expansion tank carefully Top up as necessary ideally with a 50 50 mixture of Saab approved coolant and waiter If only water is available use that but remember to have the coolant mixture checked as soon as possible Always undo the expansion tank filler cap carefully releasing the pressure and any vapor before removin
168. ion 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 163 D The Drive position D is the position for normal motoring Gear changes between 1st and 4th will take place automatically the timing of which is determined by the throttle accelerator posi tion and the speed of the car After moving the selector lever to D pause to give the gear time to engage car starts to pull 3 In position 3 4th gear is locked out The car will start in 1st gear and normal gear changing up and down will take place automatically between gears 1 2 and 3 Moving the selector lever from D to 3 will effect a change down to 3rd gear which will give better engine braking Do not move the selector to position 3 at speeds in excess of 90 mph 150 km h 2 Position 2 is recommended in hilly country as
169. is needed Fuel tank capacity 18 5 US gal 70 liters Screw on the filler cap and keep turning until it has clicked at least three times The most effective way to prevent conden sation forming in the tank and thus avoid possible running problems is to keep the tank well filled Before the onset of freezing temperatures in winter it may be advisable to add gasoline anti freeze to the fuel a few times to dispel any condensation in the system e Fill to maximum filling capacity e Stop filling after the first time that the nozzle trips to shut off the flow of fuel e Filling capacity can differ between different fuel stations and outside temperature Fuel tank volume when nozzle trips to shut off may vary by 0 5 gal 2 liters e Do not fill fuel all the way up the filler pipe The gasoline must be allowed room for expansion especially during hot weather Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency see page 145 Recommended fuel The engine in your Saab 9 5 is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline that has an octane rating of 87 or higher Octane rating is determined according to the formula MON RON 2 where MON is the Motor Octane Number and RON is the Research Octane Number The average of these two values is the octane rating of the gasoline as it appears on the pump at a retail gas station This value is sometimes referred to as the Anti Knock Index AKI or the Average Octane Numbe
170. ith a passenger airbag Inflation of the airbag in the event of an accident could seriously injure or kill a child The airbags are interconnected and have a common warning light The passenger airbag module is housed in the fascia above the glove compartment and is marked SRS AIRBAG Both airbags will be inflated in the event of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collision even if the passenger seat is unoc cupied e Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag e The back seat is the safest place for children e Never allow a child to stand in front of the seat or to sit on the lap of a front seat passenger Serious injury or death could result if the airbag is inflated in a collision 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 an accident The same applies to the mounting of accessories on the dash Keep feet on the floor never put feet up on the fascia on the seat or out of the window e Do not carry anything in your lap RITA Passenger airbag and driver s airbag both inflated Side airbags Side airbags are housed inside the back rests of the front seats and are designed to protect the driver and front passenger in the event of a side impact In a side impact only the airbag on that side will be activated and only then if certain pre
171. ivating 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 on the other hand one of the other doors or the trunk or hood is open or opened and not closed again during the 10 seconds delay period it will be excluded from the alarm function If it is then closed a new delay period of ten seconds will start and the door or trunk or hood will once again be secured by the alarm system As usual the LED will be on continuously during the new delay period and will start to flash once every other second after the 10 seconds period has elapsed Window glass sensor The car alarm system incorporates a sensor that monitors the window glass for the sound of breakage The sensor is fitted inside the rear dome light To avoid false alarms such as the alarm being triggered by noise from passers by when the windows have been left open or when children or petsare left inside the car the sensor can be temporarily disabled To disable the sensor To disable the sensor first ensure that the ignition has been switched off and key removed from the switch Then press and hold the NIGHT PANEL button until 7 DOOR ALARM ONLY appears on the SID anda chime sounds The car alarm must now be activated within three minutes or the glass sensor will become active again The glass sensor will be enabled again automatically when the car is next unlocked The sensor ca
172. ized 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 What causes rust Steel body panels of automobiles are sub ject to rusting whenever air and moisture manage to penetrate the protective finish and body panels may rust through if the pro cess Is unchecked Rusting can occur wher ever water is trapped or where the car s panels are continuously damp Damage to paint and undercoating by stones gravel and minor accidents 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 Car care and technical information 235 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 s
173. ized 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 244 Change of Address Notification U S and Canada Two change of address cards are provided at the end of the Warranties and Service Record Booklet Knowing your current address allows Saab to contact you in the event of a recall or service campaign Please help us keep our records up to date for your own peace of mind Service information Factory Service Manuals for the Saab 9 5 car line can be ordered through the dealer These are comprehensive manuals on CD rom geared to use by professional techni clans Consult your Saab dealer for prices and for a listing for your model Maintenance and owner assistance Reporting Safety Defects U S A If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National 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
174. k Supplied with the car is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular mainte nance to be carried out The book also con tains important warranty conditions WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not followed NOTE texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement we retain the right to incorpo rate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice If you have any queries concerning your car its equipment the warranty conditions or the like your Saab dealer will be pleased to help Best wishes Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for any damage caused by the fitting of spare parts exchange parts or accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB The specifications design particulars and illus trations included in the manual are not binding Instrument panel Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Odometer and trip meter Fuel gauge Engine temperature gauge Parking lights High low beam Daytime running lights Rear fog light Instrument illumination Changing bulbs High low beam control stalk 63 Turn signal and lane change indicator 65 Cruise control 166 Front fog lights 66 Audio system steering wheel controls Seat heating controls
175. l result in reduced anticorrosion protection For pro tection against freezing in very cold weather a stronger concentration will be needed A 60 concentration of antifreeze will pro vide protection at temperatures down to 58 F 50 C The corrosion inhibiting properties of the coolant deteriorate over time but Saab approved coolant can be used for year round protection Change the coolant as specified in the service program and use only Saab approved coolant other makes may need changing more frequently and may damage the system 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 Changing the coolant Usually carried out as part of the Saab orig inal service by an authorized Saab dealer If the engine is hot open the expan sion tank filler cap carefully to release the pressure but do not remove it com pletely Place a suitable receptacle under the radiator and undo the drain cock Remove the filler cap on the expansion tank The system takes about two minutes to drain Close the draincock Mix the antifreeze and water to the required strength in a suitable container Use only Saab approved coolant Add the coolant slowly to the expansion t
176. lay the current track from the beginning and simultaneously cancel the SCAN function Random playback RDM 3 Press and hold the CD RDM button to select deselect random playback of the CDs in the magazine When this function is selected RDM will appear at the bottom of the display Press H2O once to move from the current track to the next during random playback Press EEZ once to repeat the current track during random playback Pressing and holding BREE or Baza will start Rapid play To stop playback from the CD changer simply select once to move from the current track to the next during random playback RADIO TAPE CD The CD changer will now enter stand by mode Programmable functions These functions should only be carried out when the car is stationary Volume preset mode To select the volume preset mode press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch the Audio System on Use the BEBE button to select the desired function The following volume settings can be preselected e START VOL maximum volume level when the Audio System is switched on e TEL VOL preset volume level when an in car phone is activated e SP D VOL speed dependent volume The Audio System will automatically adjust the volume level to adjust to an increase in vehicle speed e LOUDNESS ON OFF boosting of the highest and lowest frequency ranges to enhance the sound image when the volume is set to a low level
177. ld void the user s authority to operate the equipment 100 Saab 9 5 Audio System The car has a factory fitted roof antenna for a mobile phone Roof loads may negatively affect telecommunication Antennas The Audio System has three antennas incorporated in the rear window two for FM diversity and one for AM Refrain from placing hard or sharp objects on the rear parcel shelf to avoid damaging the antenna leads Do not use sun protective film which con tains metal particles on the rear window this can be the cause of radio interfer ence Multipath propagation Multipath propagation occurs when radio waves from an FM transmitter are reflected by e g large buildings causing them to arrive slightly later than the direct waves This can create interference to radio recep tion To avoid this problem as much as pos sible the system is equipped with two FM antennas so called FM diversity EAA Ry 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 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 Saab 9 5 Audio System 101 Cross modulation When the radio is tuned to a weak transmit ter in the vicinity of a stronger one the
178. le to have the A C compressor running when outdoor tem peratures are below 57 14 C as the A C system reduces the likelihood of the windows fogging up vent ice or mist forming on the rear window in cold damp weather Fuel con sumption may increase slightly Recirculation will be Recirculation is switched on if the speed of switched on about the car is less than 6 mph 10 45 seconds after start km h and will be switched off ing if the outdoor tem when the speed has risen perature is above 86 F above 20 mph 30 km h but 30 C and the not if the ECON mode has selected temperature been programmed according for the cabin is well to Programming II below the actual tem This function is useful to perature in both tem prevent fumes being drawn perature zones into the car in traffic jams 78 Instruments and controls To program a function or to cancel a programmed function press and hold in the relevant button until the corresponding symbol has flashed four times on the display and a chime has sounded Make sure the ignition is ON Function Text displayed on SID Text displayed on SID when cancelling program ACC LO TEMP ACC NORMAL See A C CTRL A C CTRL during programming ACC RECIRC ACC RECIRC ACC SPEED CTRL ACC NORMAL CTRL ACC AUTO ACC MANUAL RDEFR CTRL RDEFR CTRL Example To have the ACC system switch the heating for the rear window and door mirrors ON
179. les the cruise con trol system and limits the capacity of the A C compressor If the limp home mode is in operation Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE light on see below and the outside temper ature is close to or below freezing you may need to use some throttle on starting some pressure on the accelerator If the diagnostic system has detected a fault in the engine management system the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE light fa on the main instrument panel will come on see page 51 indicating that you should have the car checked as soon as possible by an authorized Saab dealer Ifthe CHECK ENGINE warning light amy starts to flash ease off the accelerator slightly If the light does not cease to flash within 5 seconds stop the car in a suita ble place as soon as possible and turn off the engine The car must be towed to an authorized Saab dealer If the CHECK ENGINE warning light flashes it indicates that the engine is misfiring which can result in damage to the catalytic converter starting and driving 151 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 f
180. luid Brake fluid capacity Disc diameter Front Front 2 3 Turbo Aero Rear Total friction area of brake pads Front Rear Hydraulic disc brakes with vacuum servo unit Diago nally split circuits ventilated discs on front wheels EBD function see page 167 Acts on rear wheels DOT 4 0 925 ats 900 ml 11 34 in 288 mm 12 05 in 806 mm 11 26 in 286 mm 36 3 in 234 cm 15 5 in 100 cm Specifications 257 Wheels and tires Wheel size 2 3 Turbo Aero Contact an authorized Saab dealer if you wish to fit other wheels than those fitted as standard Tire size Summer tires 6 5 x 16 wheels 7 x 17 wheels Tire size winter tires 6 x 15 wheels not 2 3 Turbo Aero 6 5x16wheels _ Recommended wheels for snow chains _ Compact spare Wheel Tire Pressure Maximum life Maximum speed 6 5x160r x1 Use 6 5 x 16 0r 7 x 17 only 215 55 R16 225 45 R17 195 65 R15 M S 205 55 R16 M S 6 x 15 not 9 5 2 3 Turbo Aero or 6 5 x 16 4x16 7115 70 R16 60 psi 420 kPa 2 200 miles 8500 km 50 mph 80 km h 258 Specifications Snow chains Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels and may only be used with the following wheel tire combinations Wheels Tires 6 5x 15 195 65 R15 M S not 2 3 Turbo Aero 205 65 R15 not 2 3 Turbo Aero 6 5x 16 205 55 R16 M S or 215 55 R16 Snow chains must not be fitted to 17 wheels Max permissible speed with snow chains fitted i
181. ly the parking brake before removing the ignition key e Do notuse the parking brake when the car is moving The parking brake is situated between the front seats and acts on the rear wheels When the parking brake is on the indicator light on the main instrument panel will be on To release the parking brake lift the lever slightly press the release button and release the lever by pushing down on it IB360 Starting and driving 185 Parking e Park where the vehicle will not create an obstruction or a hazard to other road users Do not park on dry grass or other com bustible material The catalytic con verter gets very hot and could start a fire 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 NOTE e Apply the parking brake e Engage reverse automatic transmis sion move selector lever to P Park and remove the ignition key e Lock the car 186 Starting and driving Parking on a hill When parking on a steep hill turn the front wheels so that they will be blocked by the curb if the car should move Long term parking If the car is not going to be used for some time e g 3 4 months the following steps are recommended e Run the engine to normal temperature before long term parking e Drain the washer fluid reservoir and hoses e Wash and wax the car Clean the rubber seals on the
182. m s wheel sensors to detect when the front driving wheels are rotating faster then the rear wheels It then monitors whether one driving wheel is rotating faster than the other If so the faster wheel is retarded until both wheels are rotating at the same speed If the two front wheels are rotating at the same speed but are turning faster than the rear wheels the torque from the engine Is reduced to eliminate the difference The process continues until all the wheels are rotating at the same speed The advantages of the TCS system become most apparent when the cohesion between the front wheels and the road surface is so low that one or both of the wheels would lose their grip were the car not equipped with the TCS e g When the car is pulling away or accelerat ing with the front wheels on different sur faces e g one slippery and one dry The TCS then functions like an electronic dif ferential lock When the car is pulling away or accelerat ing on a slippery road in which case the TCS eliminates wheelspin The same applies when the car is reversing On cornering if there is a tendency for the inner front wheel to rotate faster than the other wheels On overtaking In normal driving the TCS system enhances the safety of the car but itdoes not mean thatthe car can be driven faster The same care and prudence normally applied should be displayed on cornering and when driving on slippery roads Startin
183. mber key to 260 Child safety 19 Child safety locks rear doors 37 Child seat integral 24 Cleaning engine bay 233 Clock 61 62 Colour code body 259 Colour code trim 259 Compact spare wheel 225 Condensation ACC 79 Coolant 196 Coolant changing 197 Courtesy Headlight Feature 64 Cruise control 166 Cup holder 133 D DICE TWICE 216 Dampers 206 264 Index Date code tires 224 Dim dipped beam 63 Direction indicators 65 Door handles 34 Door mirrors 125 Doors locks amp luggage compartment _ 33 Drive belt 255 Drive belt alternator 202 Drive belts 255 Drive belts length 255 Drivers seat programmable 122 Driving in hot weather 173 Driving with a load 179 E Electric heating seat 123 Electric heating front seats 123 Electric windows 127 Electrical system technical data ____ 254 Electrically heated rear seat 123 Electronic starting interlock 35 Emergency operation of sunroof ___ 129 Emission control systems 191 Engine bay 3 0t V6 190 Engine bay 4 cyl 189 Engine bay cleaning 233 Engine number 259 Engine oil grade 253 Engine description 192 193 Engine technical data 252 Engine temperature gauge 55 Engine oil level checking 193 Expansion tank coolant 196 Fault codes Audio System 104 Flat spot tire 229 Fluid level automatic transmission __195 Folding the rear seat 9 5 Sedan __ 134 Folding the rear seat 9 5 Wagon __ 137 Frequently asked questions on airbag 30 Front fog lights 66 Frost warning 58 Fuel
184. mm Hexagonal Allen socket Turn the hori zontal aiming device 2 until the arrow aligns with the zero 0 mark 4 Recheck the vertical aim to make sure it is still correct after the horizontal aim adjustment Readjust as necessary 239 240 Car care and technical information This page has been left blank Maintenance and owner assistance 241 Maintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule 242 Owner assistance 243 Reporting Safety Defects U S A cesssessessesseseeseseeeees 244 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government ssassn 244 Saab Original Service Program M2001 USA Canada 9 5 Models 245 F N t Ka A Kr js aad N Cy hse aa IB1131 242 Maintenance schedule The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program to the purchaser operator of a Saab that is reasonable and necessary to ensure the proper emission control sys tems function safety and reliability of the Saab automobile in normal use Additional maintenance is recommended for specific components when the car is operated under certain severe conditions Proper mainte nance is always good advice Authorized Saab dealers are equipped and trained to meet your Saab s service needs They regularly receive up to date Saab ser vice manuals and parts and technical ser vice bulletins from Saab and are able through their franchise agreement to attend
185. mode that you find most convenient CD PLAY Pressing and holding RES or BSCS briefly starts Rapid play CD TRACK Pressing and holding EEEN or BELTI briefly starts Fast track search 96 saab 9 5 Audio System SCAN Scanning the current CD To start the SCAN function which enables you to hear a sample of each track on the disc press and hold RENA mid seg ment The display shows that SCAN is in progress and which track is currently being sampled For instance if you started SCAN while playing track one the following dis play will appear The sample playback starts 30 seconds after the start of the track and lasts for 8 sec onds When all the tracks on the disc have been scanned the system will revert to playback of the track that was playing when SCAN was selected Press any segment of the SEEK button during scanning to play the current track from the beginning and simultaneously cancel the SCAN function Scanning the entire magazine Press and hold RREstis mid segment two chimes to start a scan of the entire magazine A message similar to the follow ing will appear on the display The sample playback starts 30 seconds after the beginning of the first track on each CD and lasts for 8 seconds After the first track of each CD has been sampled the CD changer will revert to play back of the track that was playing when SCAN was selected Press any segment of the SEEK button during scanning to p
186. mper cellular core expanded PP sheathing PP EPDM Side window casing PP EPDM Fuel tank PE Side trim PVC A pillar upholstery trim PC ABS textile Rearview mirror ABS Sill scuff plate PP EPDM Wheel arch liner PP Wheel cover PA Direction indicator lamp lens PMMA Washer fluid reservoir PE Front spoiler PP EPDM Front bumper cellular core expanded PP sheathing PP EPDM Fan shroud PP Radiator grille ABS Scuttle panel finisher PC ASA Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Acrylonitrile styrene acrylic plastic Ethylene propylene rubber Polyamide plastic Polycarbonate plastic Polyethylene Polymethyl methacrylate Acetal plastic Polyphenylene oxide plastic Polypropylene Polyurethane Polyvinyl chloride Car care and technical information 23 238 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 is equipped with vertical and horizontal aim indicators The aim has been preset at the factory and should normally not need further adjustments This is true even though your vertical and horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the 0 zero marks on their scales If your headlights are damaged in an acci dent the headlight aim may be affected If you believe
187. n or removed the clock can be illuminated approx 10 seconds by pressing one of the SID buttons not the NIGHT PANEL but ton Switches EDE Daytime running lights The parking lights and daytime running lights come on automatically when the igni tion switch is ON Note to owners in the U S If you do not want Daytime Running Lights this feature can be disconnected switch off the engine and remove fuse No 35 see page 217 Note to owners in Canada Daytime Run ning Lights must not be disconnected as they are a Canadian Federal legal require ment PES Parking lights The parking lights can be switched on regardless of the position of the ignition switch Do not use parking lights when driv ing Note The lighting switch must be in parking light or headlight position low beam posi tion only to operate the fog lights see page 66 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 Instruments and controls 63 1 High beam signal 2 High low beam switching High low beam To switch between high and low beam lift the control stalk fully towards you position 2 When the high beam is on the indicator on the main instrument panel will be illuminated High beam flasher The headlights come on to
188. n also be enabled again by repeating the procedure for disabling it When the sensor has been enabled FULL THEFT ALARM will appear on the SID If a fault is detected in the glass sensor SERVICE THEFT ALARM will appear on the SID 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 will appear on the SID In this case you can still start the car if you turn the ignition key to ON and press one of the buttons on the key providing that the receiver gets the right signal from the key Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to have the system checked The LED double flashes when the car is immobilized Alarm signals When the car alarm is armed it will be trig gered if any door or the trunk lid or hood is opened or if a window is broken The alarm will also be triggered if an attempt is made to bypass or short circuit the igni tion switch or to disconnect the battery If the alarm is triggered the following alarm signals will be set off e Flashing of hazard warning lights for five minutes e
189. n appear on the SID If TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING appears on the SID stop the car as soon as itis safe to do so and wait until the warning has been extinguished When continuing your journey select a locked gear 1 2 or 3 that will allow you to drive at an engine speed of about 3 000 rpm see page 163 WARNING Remember to use engine braking selec tor position 1 2 or 3 to spare the brakes when you are driving on a long or steep downhill slope Brake failure can result from overheated brakes 175 Do not drive continuously with the WINTER mode selected in hilly country when you are towing a trailer as this will increase fuel con sumption and risk overheating the transmis sion Driving considerations Always take extra care when towing a trailer as the car s handling will be different and its braking effect reduced The trailer s braking system and suspension also havea considerable effect on these characteris tics see also Driving with a load page 179 If the car is equipped with automatic trans mission select position 1 when ascending or descending steep hills Starting and driving If the Automatic transmission fault indi cator indicator comes on cease towing until the problem has been recti fied 176 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
190. n bear the weight of two people maximum 440 Ibs 200 kg The maximum load that can be anchored by anchorage straps and cargo bolts is 170 Ibs 80 kg Interior equipment and trunk 143 Loading Folding down the sliding floor Loading Unloading When the floor is not in use 1 Lift the handle and pull out the sliding 1 Lift up the floor floor to the outer locking position Make 2 Fold down the support wheels sure that the floor is locked correctly 3 Lay down the sliding floor and make sure 2 Puton the cargo but make sure that it that it is locked in its lower position does not cover the handle 3 Lift the handle and push in the floor to the inner locking position Make sure that the floor is locked correctly 4 Tie down the load with Saab s load straps according to the instructions see page 139 144 Stowage of spare wheel and tools under trunk floor Spare wheel and tools The spare wheel together with the jack and jack handle front towrope attachment eye and toolkit are stowed away underneath the trunk There is a bag for covering the changed wheel There is also room for a spare bulb wallet accessory Interior equipment and trunk Jack location between spare wheel and sill Stow all tools carefully away after use so that they cannot get loose and cause injury in the event of an accident Keep plastic bags away from children Driving considerations with compact spare wheel tire fitt
191. n the A C system is running the intake air is dehumidified and the resultant con densation is drained off through two outlets underneath the floor of the car in the vicinity of the front doors It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from these outlets when the car is parked The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity the greater will be the amount of condensation formed Inadequate cooling a Check that the condenser forward of the radiator has not become clogged with dirt and insects b Make sure thatthe drive belt for the com pressor is not slipping c Check the fuses for the ventilation fans and compressor Maintenance e The drive belt for the compressor should be inspected under the regular service program Clean dirt and insects away from the con denser and radiator to prevent clogging When washing the car use the hose to spray the radiator and condenser located forward of the radiator from both sides both from the front of the car and from inside the engine bay Do not use a pres sure washer Caution Do not use the hose when the engine is hot Other than in extremely cold weather do not screen the radiator e g with netting as this will greatly diminish its cooling capacity Note The A C system will only operate when the outdoor temperature is above the freezing point 0 C 32 F Safety belts If the car is involved in a collision the safety belts belt p
192. n the electrical system falls below 10 V The ACC system can be programmed to switch on the heating automatically when the outdoor temper ature is below 41 F 5 C and the temperature inside the car is below 50 F 10 C see Program ming and Il on pages 76 and 77 7 6 AUTO Z ic alll Recirculation is selected automatically for effective cooling but it can also be switched on off manually Although recirculation does not substantially affect the air quality it is useful to prevent unpleasant smells or fumes being drawn into the car from outside AUTO o Z ic s aiil J To increase the fan speed in steps If after being off the ignition is switched on but the engine is not started the fan will run at low speed until the engine is running AUTO IC all To decrease the fan speed in steps If the fan is set to 0 the A C compressor will cut out and ECON will appear on the display If after being off the ignition is switched on but the engine is not started the fan will run at low speed until the engine is running Instruments and controls 75 Air distribution Press once Defrosting of all windows will take place air flow to rear side windows shut off with The fan running at high speed Air being distributed to the defroster vents Normal temperature control will operate Recirculation will be OFF Heating of the rear window and door mirrors will be switched ON The defroste
193. n the event of a front or rear end collision or of the car s rolling over Damage or wear to the seat cover or the seat seam in the area of the side airbag must immediately be repaired by an authorized Saab dealer Do not modify the speaker installation in the front doors or install soeakers other than those specifically approved by Saab Safety 29 Side Airbag Side airbag components 1 Side airbag 2 Sensor 3 Moisture barrier 4 Label on seat 30 Safety AIR BAG warning light e If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly e The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash e To help avoid injury to yourself or oth ers have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle SRS servicing The SRS must be inspected as part of the normal service program but otherwise may be regarded as maintenance free Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners e Under no circumstances may any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag s electri cal circuitry Before starting any welding work on the car always disconnect the nega tive battery lead and cover the con ductor Airbags and belt pretensioners must be deployed under controlled condi tions before the car is scrapped o
194. n the transmission oil becomes too hot to protect the transmission itself from damage and to lower the oil temperature The adaptive gear change pattern function is deselected when Winter mode is selected The engine is switched off The load is reduced so much that the function is no longer required Automatic transmission fault indicator appears on main instrument panel see page 161 SPORT and WINTER modes To select Sport mode press the S button on the selector lever when the selector lever is in position N D 3 2 or 1 In this mode gear changes will take place at higher engine speeds than in Normal mode in other words the transmission will change up later and change down earlier for the same throt tle accelerator position The Sport mode will be deselected if The S button is pressed The selector lever is moved to position P or R The engine is switched off The Winter mode is selected Automatic transmission fault indicator appears on main instrument panel see page 161 Starting and driving 165 The Winter mode facilitates pulling away and driving on icy roads Third gear is selected auto matically for pulling away to reduce wheelspin Winter mode can be selected when the engine is running by pressing the W button on the selector lever surround It cannot be selected when the selector lever is in position 2 or 1 Note It is still possible to use kick down in the Winter mode
195. na glass or hard plastic as these can cause injury in the event of an accident e Use only for paper cups or aluminium cans e Avoid spillage particularly of hot drinks Cup holder in fascia 1 Press symbol to open 2 Lift bottom to close Cup holders Cup holders are provided in the instrument panel fascia in the center console compart ment between the front seats and in the rear seat armrest To access the cup holder in the instrument panel press the symbol and release To access the cup holder in the rear seat armrest lower the armrest and press the front edge of the holder Close in the same way The number of cup holders provided may vary between models Cup holder in rear armrest Press the edge to open close Cup holder in center console 134 Interior equipment and trunk Trunk Folding the rear seat 9 5 Sedan The rear seat is split and the two sections can be folded indepen dently Folding down of the rear seat is easier if the front seats are not all the way back and the rear head restraints are folded down 1 Lift the seat cushion by pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest 2 Tip the seat cushion forward 3 Press the button adjacent to the respective backrest to release it 4 Fold down the backrest e Rear seat passengers should always ensure that the head restraint is raised and in proper position e Keep hands well clear of all moving parts e Never place hea
196. nal car or truck in which it was installed The one year OnStar prepaid subscription applicable to new retail deliveries cannot be transferred to another vehicle However if you ve purchased additional years of ser vice and decide to dispose of your Saab any remaining service will be refunded to you Or if you choose you can have it trans ferred to another vehicle on your account Any service that is refunded or transferred will be prorated at the monthly rate in effect at the time of transfer OnStar Subscription Information To renew your subscription or upgrade your plan just push the OnStar button or call the OnStar customer service department at 1 888 864 2801 between 8 am and 6 pm EST Interior equipment and trunk 119 Interior equipment and trunk SEA S iaaiiai 120 Steering wheel adjustment 124 Rear view mirrors 125 Electric windows 127 SUNrOOf cccceeeeeeeneeeeneeees 128 SUN VISOSS c ccceeseeeeeeeees 130 PASI AY Ss icceetecesieczcessesoncens 130 Glove compartment 131 Cup holders 0 133 TUDE cacgia 134 3 Spare wheel and tools 144 7 Fuel filler flap 0 145 Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency 145 120 Seats The seats are actuated by powerful motors Ensure that nothing can be trapped when adjusting the seat Bear in mind that children can be injured if they play with the electrically operated seats
197. nction in the system Have the car checked without delay by an authorized Saab dealer If the engine is being run with the car ona rolling road or dynamometer to ensure adequate cooling air must be blown into the engine compartment and under the car at a rate equivalent to the ram air effect that would be obtained at the corre sponding road speed Important considerations with cata lytic converters Use only unleaded gasoline Leaded gas oline is detrimental to the catalyst and oxygen sensor and will seriously impair the function of the catalytic converter The catalytic converter is an emission con trol device incorporated in the car s exhaust system It consists of a metal canister with a honeycomb insert the cells of which have walls coated in a catalytic layer mixture of precious metals To ensure that the catalytic converter con tinues to function properly and also to avoid damage to the converter and its associated components the following points must be observed e Have the car serviced regularly in accor dance with the service program The fuel and ignition systems are particularly important in this context e Always be alert to any misfiring of the engine not running on all cylinders and any loss of power or performance At the first sign of a malfunction reduce speed and take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible If the engine fails to start in very cold weather or if
198. nd ensure that it is locked in position Safety 25 between 15 and 36 kg 33 and 80 Ibs and whose height is between esant entre 15 et 36 kg 33 et 80 livres est et d une taille allant de 970 The standard safety belt must always 970 and 1370 mm a8 snd Bt inches a oN IK er a70 a and ot eucee INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEAT sihtnand site rignrenasee COUSSIN D APPOINT INT GR This child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh le si ge de s curit pr sent est destin uniquement des enfants w Position safetybelt properly Do not use lap belt only Always adjust A 7 a z i eeu 4 pepe t Ony Awa Placer is pointe qe Securite de facon appropriate Ne pas ree the headrest to give best possible head support for the Child s a cainure ventrale seulement Toujours ajuster l appui t te a l enfant be used In CO nju nction with the Inte head For further information consult the owners manual 00 00 de fagan a lui cee lo meitieur support poses pour plus inforation consulter le guide automobiliste grated booster seat This child restraint system conforms to all applicable U S Federal 2 Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Pour Coussin Pour Coussin Ce dispositl ce protection pour enfant est conform a toutes les normes wen g plac a droite plac gauche canadiennes et am ricaines de s curite automobile applicables e The seat must not be modified in any VEHICLE SPECIFIC way 15 36 kg FAILIURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURE
199. ng the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dis sipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temper ature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Car care and technical information Date code Date code Tires should be regarded as perishable goods As the tires age the rubber becomes progressively harder and the roadholding ability of the tires diminishes This is partic ularly 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 225 Spare wheel under panel in luggage Panel hooked back 9 5 Sedan Hanging up the cover and spare wheel compartment compartments mats 9 5 Wagon The spare wheel together with the jack and jack handle front towrope attachment eye and toolkit is stowed away underneath a
200. ng until it has clicked at least 3 times Otherwise it is pos sible for the CHECK ENGINE light to illumi nate and a TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP message to appear on SID Refueling see page 154 Car care and technical information Engine 2 3 liter engine The 2 3 liter model is a transverse 4 cylin der in line engine with twin overhead cam shafts and 4 valves per cylinder This engine is equipped with balance shafts that reduce engine vibration to a minimum The balance shafts are chain driven and rotate at twice the speed of the crankshaft They produce forces and torques that are opposed to those generated by the pistons and connecting rods an effect that occurs twice for each revolution of the engine Engine noise is also reduced as the counter rotating shafts counteract the vibra tion from the moving parts of the engine The transmission located on the right viewed from the front is integrated with the engine All models have front wheel drive Balance shafts 4 cyl engine 3 0t V6 engine The 3 0 liter engine is a transverse V6 engine with each bank of cylinders having double overhead camshafts and 4 valves per cylinder The transmission located on the right viewed from the front is integrated with the engine All models have front wheel drive Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine oil level regularly This should be done after the engine has been run to normal temperature
201. not be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hood and locate the battery Find the positive and negative termi nals on the battery 184 Starting and driving An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Using a match or flame of any kind neara battery can cause battery gas to explode You can suffer burns or be blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water The battery installed in your new Saab has filler caps Be sure the right amount of water is there Add distilled or boiled water if the level is too low If you don t explosive gas could be present Be sure the electrolyte in the battery is not frozen Discharged batteries will freeze When connecting jumper cables to a frozen battery gas from the chemical reaction inside the battery can build up under the ice and cause an explosion Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you acciden tally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the area with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock and also the vehicles could be damaged Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to n
202. ns 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 4th gear and gear changes if nec essary will have to be made manually It is not possible to select the SPORT or WINTER mode when the Limp home mode is active You should have the automatic transmis sion checked as soon as possible by an authorized Saab dealer The following gears will be engaged in the respective selector positions when the auto matic transmission is in the Limp home mode Starting and driving Position R D 3 2 1 Reverse 4th 4th 3rd 3rd Gear 162 Starting and driving If the control module has actuated the Limp home function for the automatic transmission the car will remain in 4th gear when D is selected making it very sluggish To overcome this move the selector lever to position 2 Overheated transmission fluid If the automatic transmission fluid should overheat the following message will appear on the SID TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING If this happens stop the car and wait for the mes sage to be extinguished Continue driving in a locked gear that produces an engine speed of about 3 000 rpm Overheating of the automatic transmission fluid can occur when the car is towing a heavy load such as acamping trailer in hilly country with the wrong gear selected resulting in abnormally frequent gear changing Try selecting
203. ock onto the unit will continue to search and the display will indicate NO WB 88 saab 9 5 Audio System Cassette player Before playing a tape make sure that the label is secure and that the cassette is not warped otherwise the cassette can become jammed in the deck The cassette player automatically senses whether the tape is normal or metal Type I or Type II TAPE 1 Turn on the cassette player by pressing or by inserting a cassette in the deck with the exposed tape to the right Playback will start with the side that is facing up indicated by A on the display The dis play will now be as follows Playback direction 2 To play the other side of the tape press Me The deck will automatically change the play back direction when the end of the tape is reached be it during playback fast forward rewind or music search Dolby noise reduction 3 Press TAPE DOLBY to switch on Dolby NR B C Dolby B C should be on for playback of tapes recorded with Dolby B C and off for those recorded without Dolby B C IB1090 Eject button 4 To stop playback of a tape press the eject button Li or select another source If you select another source without press ing the eject button the tape will remain in the deck but the head and pinch rollers will be clear of the tape The same applies if the Audio System is switched off while a tape is being played Tapes can still be ejected when the system i
204. of 32 F 0 C increase of 60 14 mpg 201 100 km at outside temp of 4 F 20 C increase of 100 As can be seen both the distance travelled by the car and the outside temperature have a major impact on fuel consumption after the engine has started from cold Thus ifthe car is mainly used for short journeys of 3 5 miles 5 8 km the fuel consumption will be 60 80 higher than normal Driving technique e To obtain the best running economy not only regarding fuel consumption but gen eral wear also regular service is required e High speed unnecessary acceleration heavy braking and much low gear work all gives rise to higher fuel consumption e Frequent gear changing in traffic starting in cold weather the use of studded tires and roof racks and towing a trailer all increase fuel consumption Do not run the engine when the car is sta tionary If idling it willtake much longer before the engine becomes hot Engine wear is greatest during this warming up phase Therefore drive away as soon as possible after the engine is started and avoid high revving Driving in a low gear results in higher fuel consumption than in a high gear because of the higher engine speed for a given road speed Always change up to a higher gear as soon as traffic conditions allow and use the highest gear as much as pos sible Check the air pressure in the tires once a month Incorrect pressures increase tire we
205. ol 70 ACC calibration 78 ACC condensation 79 ACC programming 76 ACC useful tips 78 Adjusting the steering wheel 124 Adjustment seats 120 Afterheater V6 engine cars 80 Air conditioning A C fault diagnosis and maintenance 230 Air distribution ACC 75 Airbag 26 Alarm 41 Alarm functions 44 Alarm signals 41 44 Alternator 202 Alternator drive belt 202 255 Alternator rating 254 Anticorrosion treatment 234 Antidazzle rear view mirror 126 Ashtrays 130 Audio System 81 Audio System quick guide 83 Autochecking of lights on starting __ 54 Automatic climate control ACC 70 Automatic transmission technical data 256 B Battery 199 Battery charging replacing 201 Battery boost starting 183 Belt guide 12 Boost starting using jump leads __ 183 Booster cushion 24 Brake and clutch fluid 198 Brake fluid reservoir 198 Brakes technical data 257 Bulbs changing 205 Bulbs table of 214 C CD changer 93 CD player 91 CHECK messages 61 CHECKING 61 Calibration ACC 78 Cancelling the programmed settings _76 Car alarm 41 Car care 187 Car phone installation 103 Cargo net 9 5 Wagon 141 Carpeting care of 232 Index 263 Cassette player 88 Catalytic converter important considerations 152 Central locking 34 Change language in SID 62 Change of address notification __ s_ s 244 Changing a wheel 226 Changing bulbs 205 Changing the coolant 197 Changing the wheels round 222 Changing wiper blades 203 Chassis number 259 Chassis nu
206. ol system The indicator light goes on when the Trac tion Control System is switched off with the TCS OFF button IMPORTANT the Traction Control System is automatically engaged every time the engine is started See page 169 The indicator light also goes on when there is a fault in the Traction Control System In this case the light cannot be turned off by means of the TCS button If a fault is indi cated have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer See also Traction Control System on page 169 Instruments and controls 53 TCS modulation in progress The TCS indicator light is located in the lower half of the tachometer and will be illu minated when TCS regulation is occurring i e when there is insufficient traction between the tires and the road surface to provide the grip required for the accelera tion called for The driver can also sense that the engine is not responding normally to the accelerator Operation of the TCS indicates reduced traction between the tires and the road and that extra care should be taken by the driver In normal driving the TCS will improve both ride comfort and safety but must not be regarded as asystem to enable the driver to drive at or maintain a higher rate of speed The same precautions for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must still be applied see page 169 54 Instruments and controls 1 Cars with automatic transmission Autochecking of
207. on how long the washers were kept on If the speed of the car is less than 12 mph 20 km h the wipers will make an addi tional sweep after 9 seconds Headlight wipers The headlight wipers will operate at the same time as the windshield washers are activated The headlights cannot be wiped separately 0 OFF 1 Intermittent operation 2 Low speed 3 High speed 4 Washers Control for setting wiper delay 1 Long delay 2 Short delay Rear window wiper 9 5 Wagon The rear window wiper and washer are operated with the same stalk switch as used for washing and wiping the windshield and headlights This stalk has two additional switches ON OFF GJ and T The ON position provides intermittent wip Ing The f 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 68 Rear window wiper 1 Intermittent wiping 2 Washers Instruments and controls 69 70 Instruments and controls Automatic climate control ACC The ACC system automatically wo
208. one indicating reduced engine output and thus reduces the speed of the car as well Selector lever indication Automatic transmission The position of the selector lever is indi cated on the main instrument panel Trip computer SID Saab Information Display SID The SID displays CHECK messages and has eight trip computer functions Saab Car Computer SCC The SID is also used by the Audio System It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary The driver s attention can otherwise easily be distracted from the road Instruments and controls 57 eDIST TEM ARRIV gt D TE SCC Selecting the function Use the button to scroll through the following functions DIST Distance to destination Trip meter ARRIV Estimated time of arrival ALARM Alarm function SPDW Speed warning chime Use the button to scroll through the following functions TEMP Outdoor temperature and Date D T E Estimated range distance to empty fuel tank FUEL Average fuel consumption since function last reset SPD Average speed since function last reset 58 Instruments and controls Outdoor temperature Frost warning Regardless of which function has been selected except Night Panel Mode SID will automatically display the outdoor tempera ture when it is between 26 and 38 F 3 and 3 C This also applies if the temperature has moved outside the
209. onsumption of 28 mpg e Average fuel consumption e Average speed e Arrival time function based on current speed Programmed values for DIST ALARM and SPD W will not be reset see the respective function CHECK messages When the engine is started CHECKING will appear on the display for about four sec onds while the SID checks are being per formed When a CHECK message is generated while the car is being driven a chime will sound INFO DISPL will illuminate on on the main instrument panel and the message will appear on the SID The number of mes sages that can be displayed by the SID varies with the specification of the car If more than one CHECK message has been generated the symbol will appear to the left of the text on the display The mes Sages appear in order of priority If anew fault occurs while another message is being displayed the message relating to the new one will appear for 10 seconds after which the display will return to the ear lier one Press CLEAR once to acknowledge a mes sage whereupon it will be cleared from the display It will not be displayed again before the ignition has been switched off and then on again The following messages may be displayed Message See page FRONT LIGHT FAILURE 205 REAR LIGHT FAILURE 208 FOG LIGHT FAILURE 209 BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE 208 WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW 204 FILL COOLANT FLUID 196 REPLACE KEY BATTERY 37 KEY NOT ACCEPTED 45 SERVICE THEFT A
210. oom 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 259 and back cover Tires Check the tire pressure at least once a month Underinflation is the main cause of e Damage to the wheels e Premature tire wear e Damage to the sidewalls The tire pressure should match the current load and speed of the car see the back cover or the tire pressure label on page 259 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 179 Never reduce the pressure of a hottire Ifthe tires are hot when you check them only increase the pressure if necessary Underinflated tires wear more quickly than slightly overinflated tires Ifa valve is leaking simply unscrew it and fit a new one Important Remember to adjust the tire pressures if you change the load in the car or intend to drive at substantially lower or higher speeds than normal Starting and driving 180 Starting and driving D
211. or instance if the car is being driven at altitude oxygen deficient air for differ ent grades of fuel AON 87 93 and for dif ferent load conditions 1 Starting and driving e Refrain from using full throttle before the engine has warmed up before needle in mid range on temperature gauge e A safety function prevents the engine from revving faster than 6 000 rpm by limiting the induction air 2 Stopping the engine e Do not rev the engine immediately before switching it off stop the engine when it is idling 3 Regulating the boost pressure e The system is optimized for fuel with an octane rating of AON 90 The 2 3 T Aero and 3 0t V6 are optimized for 152 AON 93 One of the advantages of the system is that it enables the engine to be run safely on lower grade fuel although not lower than AON 87 The maximum boost pressure is adjusted automatically to the knocking or pinging tendency of the engine Occasional short lived knocking when Starting and driving the engine is under a heavy load is per fectly normal the extent will depend on the grade of fuel in the tank Isolated instances of knocking are more likely to occur with low octane fuel This controlled form of knocking followed by a reduction in the boost pressure is asign that the wastegate is functioning and is perfectly safe for the engine NOTE If constant knocking occurs every time a load is put on the engine this indicates a malfu
212. or mirror switch to tilt the mirror The mirror will be reset automatically when reverse gear is deselected Interior equipment and trunk Rear view mirror with auto dimming function The interior rear view mirror has two sen sors one forward facing and one rear fac ing 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 rear view mirror is then darkened to prevent the strong light source from dazzling the driver This dark ening Is stepless The mirror returns to its normal state when the strong light source diminishes The auto dimming function can be turned OFF with the switch on the lower edge of the rear view mirror The system is turned off when reverse gear is engaged or selected Towing a trailer can cause the system to malfunction as the rear facing sensor may sense light from the trailer 1 Forward facing sensor 2 ON OFF switch auto dimming function 3 Rear facing sensor Electric windows e Bear in mind the pinch hazard when the side windows are being raised Make sure that all passengers keep their heads hands and fingers clear of the window openings before raising the windows Serious personal injury may otherwise be caused Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car to avert the danger of injury arising from unattended children operating the wind
213. or to the rear towrope attachment eye or under the trailer hitch if fitted 1 Put the car in 1st gear automatic trans mission move selector to the P position and apply the parking brake 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 7 Check tighten the wheel bolts after a few miles Tightening torque Light alloy wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm the recess in the sill and that the base of the jack is steady and flat on the ground 3 Remove the wheel cover where appli cable Loosen the wheel bolts by half a turn 4 Wind the jack to raise the wheel clear of the ground Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel 5 Fitthe wheel and screw in the bolts in the sequence shown opposite pairs Tighten the bolts enough for the bolts and wheel to be seated correctly 6 Lower the car and tighten the wheel bolts to the correct torque in the sequence shown opposite pairs Tightening torque Light alloy wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm Steel wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm Do not overtighten the bolts using a per cussion nut tightener not only can this damage the wheels but it can also make it impossible to undo the bolts using the wheel wrench in the car s toolkit Steel wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm When refitting wheel covers where applicable make sure that the valve protrudes through the hole in the wheel cover Car care and techni
214. or two If this is not enough 4 Lower the fan speed Instruments and controls 79 Fault diagnosis and maintenance see page 230 80 Instruments and controls Afterheater V6 engine cars The afterheater enables a comfortable tem perature to be maintained inside the car even after the engine has been switched off The heater can be activated up to 10 min utes after the engine has stopped although the coolant temperature must be at least 104 F 40 C for the heater to operate To start the heater 1 The ignition should be OFF 2 Press and hold the AUTO button on the ACC panel for about a second until a chime is sounded and the following appears on the SID AFTERHEATER ACTIVATED After five seconds the SID will indicate how much heat is available 0 100 To switch off the heater 1 Press the OFF button on the ACC panel The heater will also be switched off if the ignition is turned ON The following settings will be used when the heater is running e Air distribution in AUTO mode e Recirculation not active but can be selected manually e Fan speed is automatic and cannot be changed e Only the fan speed is shown on the dis play If AUTO is pressed the system selections will be indicated The following controls do not operate while the afterheater is on e Rear window heating e ECON e User presets Some of the functions can be repro grammed For further information please
215. or with auto dimming function telematics Interior fan air pump 3 0t V6 only Sunroof Rear window heating Electrically adjustable driver s seat fuel filler flap ABS brakes ACC Engine management system Airbag SRS Automatic transmission 218 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 92 5 6 Car care and technical information 7 9 7 5 15 7 9 30 15 30 30 30 20 Starter motor Cruise control water valve fog lights front Ventilated front seats Direction indicator switch Cigarette lighter Daytime running light Electric windows left Windshield wipers rain sensor Electric heating front seats Limp home solenoid automatic transmission Spare fuses Relay panel under instrument panel A B C D E F Function Electric heating of rear seat Main relay engine management system Fuel filler flap Relay panel under instrument panel cont G H J K L Fuel pump Ignition switch Rear window door mirrors heating Reversing lights Starter relay Limp home function Car care and technical information 219 Fuse box under hood Fuses Amp Function 60 ABS Maxi fuse 15 Horn 10 Rear window wiper 9 5 Wagon 15 Fog lights front spoiler 30 Radiator fan high speed 15 Low beam headlight right 15 High beam headlight right 15 Low beam headlight left 15 High beam headlight left 10 Headlight beam length adjustment certain markets only headlight washers wip
216. out 10 seconds Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2 3 minutes after starting Cars with automatic transmission 1 The selector lever must be in the P or N position 2 Keep your foot on the brake pedal Start the engine Let the ignition key spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly at very low temperatures you may need to run the starter for up to 25 seconds Wait 20 30 seconds before running the Starter again to give the battery time to recover Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2 3 minutes after starting Useful tips on cold climate starting If the engine has failed to start after several attempts in very cold weather press and hold the accelerator down to the floor and run the starter for 5 10 seconds This will prevent the engine being flooded exces sively rich fuel air mixture Now start the engine in the normal way do not touch the accelerator Ifthe engine stalls immediately after starting e g if the clutch was released too quickly do not touch the accelerator when restarting the engine ee Limp home mode The car s engine management system includes a diagnostic function that checks numerous internal functions after the engine has been shut off If a fault is detected in the throttle system the engine management system puts the throt tle system into the limp home mode This limits idling control disab
217. ows The electric motors of the front windows are equipped with overload protection inte grated thermal protection This protection operates when the windows are wound down automatically switch pressed fully down Interior equipment and trunk 1 Window switches 2 Switch for rendering rear door window switches inoperative To open Front windows press the 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 127 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 128 Interior equipment and trunk Switch for rear side window Child safety rear windows ON OFF The window switches on the rear doors can be rendered inoperative by the ON OFF switch in the panel on the center console When the switch is ON the rear side win dows can be operated by the switch on each rear door The switch s back lighting will be activated When the switch is OFF the rear side win dows can only be operated from the panel on the center console When off the switch s back lighting will also be switched off Sunroof Option
218. page 222 e Wheels larger than 17 must not be fit ted The maximum permissible offset is 49 mm Car care and technical information 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 Tire pressure Check the tire pressures at least once per month Underinflation is the main cause of e Tires wearing out prematurely e Damage to the sidewalls e Damage to the wheels Tires need to be inflated to suit the load car ried and the maximum speed the car will be driven see the recommended tire pres sures on the back cover Note that all values apply to cold tires For tires with an aspect ratio less than 60 increase the tire pressure by 3 psi 20 kPa for rough roads with potholes to minimize the risk of rim damage 221 Never reduce the pressure of a hottire Ifthe tires are hot when you check them only increase the pressure if necessary Soft tires will cause faster wear than over pressurized tires They also increase fuel consumption Ifa valve is leaking simply unscrew it and fit a new one Important Remember to adjust the tire pressures if you change the load in the car or intend to cruise at a substantially higher or lower speed than normal 222 Rotating tires When fitting just one new pair of tires these should be fitted to the rear wheels as these are more critical to the direc tional s
219. peedometer U S speedometer shown The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the ABS system If the NIGHT PANEL mode has been selected the scale will be illuminated up to 87 mph 140 km h The remainder of the scale will be illuminated if the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph 135 km h Fuel gauge Fuel tank capacity 18 5 US gal 70 liters The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel left in the tank When this is down to about 2 5 gal 10 liters a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on see page 51 Use the Saab Information display SID to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel see page 57 Instruments and controls 55 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 If the needle enters the red zone the warning light will come on and an alarm chime will sound 56 Instruments and controls 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 15 radiator fan in the fuse panel un
220. position 1 2 or 3 High ambient temperatures can also increase the temperature of the transmis sion fluid or the oil cooler may be faulty Contact an authorized Saab dealer see also page 174 one on hilly roads with a heavy oa The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained for example when driving with a trailer on hilly roads with the wrong gear is selected resulting in many extra gear changes To avoid the transmis sion fluid overheating always drive in Normal mode The adaptive gear change patterns are then active High air temperatures or a faulty oil cooler can also cause the transmission fluid to overheat Overheating reduces the service life of the fluid Contact an authorized Saab dealer see also page 174 WARNING Remember to use engine braking selec tor position 1 2 or 3 to spare the brakes when you are driving on a long or steep downhill slope Brake failure can result from overheated brakes Towing Towing of cars with automatic transmission see page 181 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 posit
221. r AON To avoid deposit formation on the fuel injec tors which can cause poor driveability use only quality gasolines that contain deter gents and corrosion inhibitors Because gasolines sold at retail gas stations vary in their composition and quality you should switch to a different brand if you begin expe riencing driveability and or hard starting problems shortly after refueling your car In recent years a variety of fuel additives and alcohols or oxygenates have been blended with gasoline These types of gasolines may be found in all parts of the United States and Canada but particularly in geographic areas and cities that have high carbon mon oxide levels Saab approves the use of such reformulated gasolines in its products which help in reducing pollution from all motor vehicles provided that the following Starting and driving 155 blending percentages are met by such fuels e Up to 10 ethanol by volume with corro sion inhibitors e Up to 15 MTBE by volume methyl ter tiary butyl ether e Up to 5 methanol by volume with an equal amount of a suitable co solvent and added corrosion inhibitors Other less common fuel additives used by some gasoline dealers are also acceptable provided that the resultant gasoline is not more than 2 7 oxygen by weight Some Canadian and U S gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called meth lycyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT If such fuel is
222. r any of the system s components are removed Airbags or belt pretension ers that have been deployed as a result of an accident must be replaced by new ones Airbag system components must never be transferred for use in another vehicle All work involving the scrapping or replacement of airbags or belt preten sioners must only be carried out by knowledgeable personnel Frequently asked questions on func tion of airbags Do you still need to wear a safety belt if air bags are fitted Yes always The airbag merely supple ments the car s normal safety system Moreover the airbag will only be actuated in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collision which means of course that it pro vides no protection in minor frontal colli sions major rear end or side on collisions or if the car rolls over The safety belts help reduce the chance of the car occupants from being thrown around and injured inside the car But they also ensure that if a collision 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 position 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
223. r function will continue to operate until a new selection is made although the heating for the rear window and door mirrors will be switched off automatically after 5 10 minutes depending on the temperature outside Press twice Air will be directed onto the windshield with no increase in the fan speed The heating for the rear window will not be switched on To revert to the previous selection press the AUTO button Floor amp panel vents 76 Instruments and controls Panel and center rear vent Starting in cold weather To start with the system will automatically select the defroster set ting maximum heat and low fan speed As the engine warms up air will also be distributed through the floor vents and the fan speed will be increased As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value both the fan speed and the heat will be decreased to a level determined by the system Starting in hot weather The system will automatically distribute air through the panel vents at high fan speed and will switch on the A C compressor unless the ECON switch has been pressed If the outdoor temperature is above 86 F 30 C the system might select recirculation after approximately 45 seconds if this is required in order to reach the desired temperature As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value the fan speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system Programming Manual selections can be
224. rained 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 Lockable belt tongue In fitting a child seat that is intended to be secured in position by the lap portion of the safety belt make use of the locking function of the buckle Locking the lap portion of the belt lessens the risk that the seat will work loose while the car is in motion The button for the locking function is located on the back of the buckle 1 Position the child seat in the back of the Car 2 To activate the locking function move the locking button on the tongue of the belt to the position marked CHILD SEAT item 1 in the figure in order to activate the locking function 3 Secure the base of the child seat with the lap portion of the safety belt in accor dance with the installation instructions accompanying the child seat 4 Grasp the shoulder part of the safety belt and pull it upwards to tighten the lap por tion against the child seat 5 Check for correct locking function by pulling on the lap portion of the belt The belt must not unreel Locking the lap belt 1 Locked 2 Unlocked Saab 9 5 Sedan
225. rd 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 an accident 122 Interior equipment and trunk Programmable driver s seat certain models only 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 SID will chime to confirm that the settings have been saved To recall the programmed settings press the appropriate preset button whereupon the seat and mirrors will be adjusted auto matically To change the settings stored in a preset button adjust the seat and mirrors as before and save the new settings by pressing M and the appropriate preset button To facilitate reversing the passenger side door mirror can be tilted down automati cally e g to show the curb To do this select reverse and press the tiny button adjacent to the door mirror control When you deselect reverse the mirror will return to its original setting automatically see page 125 Interior equipment and trunk 123 Ventilated front seats option Ventilated front seats that enhance seating comfort in hot weather are available as an option on cars
226. rdance 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 oil is colder the level can be lower and in higher temperatures the level can be higher both of which are acceptable Top up with Power Steering Fluid CHF 11S part number 8996860 Power steering fluid reservoir Car care and technical information 199 Battery e The battery emits hydrogen which when mixed with the oxygen in the air forms a highly explosive gas Avoid causing sparks and keep open flames well away from the vicinity of the bat tery The battery contains corrosive sulfuric acid Always wear a face mask or goggles when working on the battery If battery acid gets into the eyes or splashes the skin or clothing wash affected area liberally with water If acid gets into the eyes or a large quantity makes contact with the skin seek medical help The battery is provided with a cover to pro tect it from radiated heat If the battery is exposed to high temperatures its life will be shortened To remove the cover pry out the edge alittle located at the rear of the cover The cover fits the standard battery installed in the car If a new battery is to be fitted make sure that its
227. retensioners and other components must be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself but visit an autho rized Saab dealer Regularly check the function of the safety belts as follows e Hold the diagonal strap and pull it sharply The safety belt should lock and it should not be possible to withdraw it further Check the anchorage points in the floor They must not have suffered rust damage There must be no frayed threads in the web bing Safety belts must not come into contact with substances such as polishes oils or other chemicals If the straps are dirty wash them with warm water and a detergent or have them replaced Car care and technical information Upholstery and trim To remove fluff or hairs from the seat uphol stery or headlining use a moist lint free cloth or a special lint remover brush or roller Remove any dirty marks using a cloth moistened with lukewarm soapy water When using a stain remover always work from the outside towards the center to avoid leaving 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 spilt soft drinks or thin oil must be wiped off immediately using an absorbent material such as kitchen paper and treated with stain remover Alcohol is recommended for removing grease or oil stains and a semi stiff brush may also be
228. rgo net on the rear of the backrest Make sure that no one Attaching the cargo net to the roof is injured by the cargo net s storage cassette on the right hand side where the backrest is already folded The pull out cargo net can also be used when the whole rear seat is folded There are two front attachment points in the roof for this purpose Removing the cargo net storage cas sette 1 Fold down the entire rear seat See page 137 2 Push the cassette to the right Hooks on the net s storage cassette 142 Sliding floor accessory To avoid personal injury take note of the following Do not leave children unsupervised when the sliding floor is drawn out Be aware of the risk of pinching when handling the sliding floor Never drive the car with the sliding floor pulled out Always use the car s regular cargo anchoring when transporting a cargo Provide protection on sharp edges to prevent damage to the anchoring straps The sliding floor must not be changed or modified in any way Put the sliding floor in the folded down position when it is not in use Interior equipment and trunk Setting up the sliding floor Setting up 1 Lift up the floor 2 Fold out the support wheels 3 Set the floor down on the support wheels The function of the sliding floor is to facilitate loading and unloading Securing loads see page 136 When the car is parked and the floor is pulled out it ca
229. riving considerations with compact spare wheel tire fitted Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h as the tire can overheat and adversely affect the handling of the car The tire should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa The following should be observed when the compact spare wheel T115 70 R16 is fitted The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the wheel Do not drive further than necessary with the com pact spare fitted the maximum life of the wheel is only just over 2000 miles 3 500 km Have the standard wheel repaired and refitted as soon as possible The car s ground clearance is reduced with the compact spare fitted Note that only one compact spare wheel may be used at any time Take care not to hit the curb and do not fit snow chains Leave the wheel cover off so that the warning text is readily visible To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel it can be placed outside up in the spare wheel well but only while driving to the closest workshop A general rule is that all heavy loads must be well secured in the luggage compart ment see page 136 and 139 Driving with the trunk lid tailgate open Avoid driving with the trunk lid tailgate partly or fully open since exhaust fumes can be drawn into the cabin If you must drive with the trunk lid tailgate open all windows and the sunroof if fitted must be closed and the cabin fan on at its highest speed setting Driving in deep wat
230. rks to maintain the desired temperature inside the Car The system will achieve the desired temper ature in the quickest possible way Note that selecting a higher or lower temperature than that desired will not speed up the process For the ACC system to be most effective all windows and sunroof if fitted should be closed Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet grille adjacent to the bottom edge of the windshield The air flows through a filter upstream of the ACC system before deliv ery to the cabin Cabin air is evacuated via Openings in the rear parcel shelf and then through outlets on either side of the car behind the rear bumper 77 F AUTO Boh en 0001 ACC panel 1 Temperature setting LH side 2 AUTO All settings selected automatically 3 Manual setting of fan speed 4 Manual setting of air distribution 5 Rear window heating ON OFF The incoming air is treated in three stages first it passes through a filter it is then dehu midified and cooled and finally if required heated The filter is a combined particle and char coal filter It is so efficient that levels of nox ious substances such as benzene and tolu ene are also reduced ECON OFF 6 Recirculation ON OFF 7 A C compressor ON OFF 8 ACC system ON OFF 9 Temperature setting RH side To reduce the likelinood of misting on the insides of the windows the glass should be cleaned with a quality window cleaner How of
231. rotection when working on the battery e Smoking open flames and sparks can all cause a battery to explode e See Owner s Manual before using jump leads e Battery acid can cause SERIOUS BURNS e Keep battery upright e Avoid contact with eyes skin and clothing gt if ee made with acid flush affected area with water and seek med ical help KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AIR BAG WARNING FLIP VISOR OVER YY SAC GONFLABLE AVERTISSEMENT RABATTRE LE PARE SOLEIL Saab Atuomobile AB 5012232 1B1195 CANADA A Door mirrors WARNING Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors AIR BAG WARNING FLIP VISOR OVER Saab Automobile AB 50 10 103 USA AIR BAG WARNING Flip visor over 4a Child security lock Security Locked The door can only be opened from outside DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag e The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for Children bP e Never put a rear facing child seat in the back e Sit as far back as possible from the airbag ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS JN Danger de MORT ou de BLESSURES GRAVES e Le sac gonflable peut tuer les enfants de 12 ans et moins e Le SIEGE ARRI RE est l endroit LE PLUS SUR pour les enfants e NE JAMAIS placer l avant un dispositif de protection pore enfants faisant face l arri re e S asseoir aussi loin que possible du sac gonflable TOUJOURS utiliser les CEINTURE
232. s 30 mph 50 km h Contact an authorized Saab dealer for advice on snow chains Wheels larger than 17 must not be fitted The wheel offset must not exceed 49 mm Vehicles with 12 05 in 306 mm front brake discs must not use 15 rims Front wheel alignment toe in measured between rims Front 0 0585 0 0195 in 1 5 0 5 mm Rear 0 0866 40 0585 in 2 2 1 5 mm Specifications 259 Plates and labels When consulting your Saab dealer it may be necessary to quote the car s V I N engine and gearbox numbers 1 Modification identity plate 2 V I N number inside windshield 3 Certification label 4 Gearbox number 5 Engine number 6 Tire pressures and color codes body amp trim label 7 Chassis number plate 8 Chassis number stamped on body 9 Vehicle Emission Control Information 10 Spark ignition system information Canada only CANADA DATE G V W R G A W R FRONT G A W R REAR 10 97 2030 KG 1135 KG 1050 KG THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE Tn VIN YS3EF45E8W3070040 PASS CAR MFD BY SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB a7 25 412 I 190 IAT a 300 l R7 260 oa fF O N Specifications position 1 2 SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB e Wr Oa ae ME Ne ae kg 1 kg kg 2 kg AL BF B B F F IB541 _h N
233. s are provided for all VAN WARNING three rear seat passengers Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap care Make sure that the belt does not fully and inserting the tongue in the lock become trapped when the backrest is Check that it is securely fastened folded down or raised see page 134 Then grip the diagonal part of the strap near the eck Bnd sul he belt upwards e eara Cargo Nas t0 DS pieced OM a Sear the shoulder to tighten the lap strap The lap strap should lie low over the hips it must be properly secured with the safety belt This reduces the risk of the cargo being thrown about during The diagonal part should lie as far in on the hard braking or a possible collision shoulder as possible which could cause personal injury To release the belt press the red button on Check that the belt is not twisted or the belt lock lying against sharp edges See page 231 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc Safety 17 Each belt assembly must only be used by A N WARNING one occupant it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occu Safety belts are designed to bear upon pant s lap the bony structure of the body and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis chest and shoulders as applicable wearing the lap portion of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent
234. s at 5 000 mile 8 000 km intervals The Warranties and Service Record Booklet has provisions to record extra oil changes Service record retention Service instruction coupons and record stubs are provided in the Saab Warranties and Service Record Booklet which accom panies this Owner s Manual The coupons are arranged in the order that normal ser vice should be performed The edge of each coupon is shaded to correspond to the type of service point e Striped Check Up e Blue Oil change inspection service e Black Major service Note that in Canada a combined service and warranty book is used but not service coupons When scheduled services are performed your dealer will tear out the applicable coupon and use it to check off the opera tions performed and enter it into the service file at the dealership The servicing dealer s stamp along with the date and mileage at which the service was done should be entered on the corresponding stub which remains in your booklet The booklet is your permanent record of the services per formed It also includes a log sheet for unscheduled repairs It is advisable to retain receipts and if pos sible copies of shop work orders for all ser vice and repair work wherever performed Maintenance and owner assistance Service costs Dealer pricing practices and labor for ser vice work vary Saab s recommended ser vice times for each service point do not include the labor
235. 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 Simply push the tool onto the fuse squeeze and remove the fuse Sound fuse Blown fuse iyo ade fi al RTE Ma Car care and technical information 215 To avert the risk of short circuiting and or fire breaking out in the electrical system the following advice should be heeded e Always consult an authorized Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment Failure to do so can result in the electrical system being damaged Never replace a fuse with one having a higher lower rating than specified see page 217 The color of the fuse indicates its amperage If the same fuse blows repeatedly have the electrical system checked by an authorized Saab dealer If a MAXI fuse blows there is a major fault in the electrical system Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer Fuse panel in instrument panel Fuse box under the hood 216 Car care and technical information 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
236. s turned off Music search forward reverse 5 To search forward for a track press EEX and release quickly within half a second The following will now appear on the dis play To perform a backward search press REZA instead A forward search will continue until a gap of at least 4 seconds Is found or until you press EZO or RESTI mid segment Pressing and holding the button during a search will initiate the fast forward function Fast forward rewind Press and hold EZS to start fast forward to the end of the tape The following will now appear on the display Press EERE once to cancel fast forward Press and hold RREStis mid segment briefly to switch to music search Fast rewind lt lt WIND is performed in the same way as fast forward saab 9 5 Audio System 89 Auto music search Blank skip To switch the Blank skip function ON OFF press and hold RRESzis mid segment When the Blank skip function is active dis play BL SKIP ON unrecorded gaps that are longer than 15 seconds will automati cally be skipped When auto music search is in progress the following will show on the display If a track has been recorded at an unusually low level and is therefore identified incor rectly as a gap between tracks it could ini tiate a spurious auto music search To cancel such a search press and hold kE mid segment during playback The following will now appear on the dis play 9
237. se the button and adjust the fade between the front and rear sets of speakers Lock the setting by pushing the button in SEARCH RADIO BAND WB ED TE saab 9 5 Audio System 83 Preset station buttons Press once play the preset station Press amp hold briefly store a new station Auto tuning Press once auto seek tuning Press amp hold briefly a chime will sound manual tuning Press once Autostore ON OFF Press amp hold briefly automatic tuning and storing of the 6 strongest stations Press once change waveband Press once activate Weather Band 84 saab 9 5 Audio System Cassette player See page 88 f Press once Selects cassette player when other source active When tape playing Dolby B C ON OFF Switch to playback other side of tape Eject Press once Music search next track Press amp hold briefly Fast forward rewind Press SEEK mid segment a chime will sound Blank skip ON OFF CD player See page 91 Press once switch to CD player when other source active Press amp hold briefly a chime will sound Random playback Press once Track search Press amp hold briefly Rapid play passage search or Fast track search Press SEEK mid segment once a chime will sound Switches between Rapid play PLAY and Fast track search TRACK Press SEEK mid segment amp hold briefly a chime will sound Scan disc Remove CD CD changer acc
238. seat 9 5 Sedan folding 134 Rear seat 9 5 Wagon folding 137 Rear seat head restraints 18 Rear view mirror antidazzle 126 Rearview mirrors 125 Reclamation 236 Refuelling 154 Relay panel 218 Remote control 34 Remote control battery changing __ 37 Remove the key 148 Reporting safety defects 244 Reprogramming of systems 261 Reservoir power steering fluid 199 Rev counter 54 Reversing lights 66 Roof load 176 Running in 170 Index S SID SRS airbag 265 57 26 SRS supplementary restraint system 26 Saab 9 5 Audio System Saab Information Display SID Safety belts Safety belts care of Safety belt pretensioners Safety belt reminder Seats Securing a load Selector lever indication automatic transmission Service costs Service information Service intervals Service record retention Settings seats Side airbags Signalling horn Sliding floor 9 5 Wagon Snow chains Spare wheel Spare wheel and tools Spark plugs Speed rating Speedometer Starting in cold weather ACC Starting in hot weather ACC Steering wheel adjustment 124 142 172 225 144 254 221 54 55 76 76 124 266 Index Steering technical data 256 Stone chip damage repairing 233 Storage compartments 131 Sun visors 130 Sunroof 128 Suspension 256 Suspension technical data 256 Switches 63 Systems adjustment 261 T TCS OFF 53 Table of fuses 217 Tachometer 54 Tailgate opening 38 Tank gauge 55 Technic
239. shield glass e Brush any snow away from the air intake for the heater system opening between hood and windshield e It may be advisable to lubricate the door lock cylinder use molybdenum disulphide MoS to prevent its freezing If the lock has frozen take care not to break the key or use the remote control heat it first or spray it with de icer e Periodically during the winter add gaso line anti freeze to the fuel to dispel any condensation in the fuel tank which could freeze and cause problems inthe system Keep the tank well filled to reduce the risk of condensation forming If the car is parked outside in freezing weather fuel additives gasoline anti freeze will not do any good as it cannot remove water that has already fro zen Park the car in a warm place so that any ice that may have built up melts then add gasoline anti freeze when filling up the tank Condensation is caused by changes in the outdoor temperature or by the car being parked alternately in a garage and outside It is particularly important when the roads are slippery that the brakes and tires be in good condition e Check the anti freeze in the engine cool ant see page 196 The car s trip computer will warn you when there is a risk of slippery conditions For fur ther information on this function see page 5 The car is equipped with tires designed to provide optimum grip on both wet and dry roads although this has been achieved a
240. sing e The ei 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 or e Manually using the key in the trunk lid lock Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direc tion indicators flashing three times The trunk lid switch on the driver s door is inoperative when the car is locked If the alarm is activated the car is locked the alarm will sound if the trunk lid is unlocked with a key However if the trunk lid is opened using remote unlocking the alarm will not be triggered Locking The trunk lid release is locked automatically when closed Opening the trunk with the key 9 5 Sedan Tailgate 9 5 Wagon The tailgate is not unlocked when the other car doors are unlocked The tailgate button on the driver s door is inoperative when the car is locked or moving at a speed greater than 4 km h Unlocking The tailgate is unlocked using e The ei button on the key e The tailgate switch on the inside of the driver s door if the car is unlocked and at a standstill or e Manually using the key in the trunk lock Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direc tion indicators flashing three times If the alarm is activated the car is locked the alarm will sound if the tailgate is unlocked with a key However if the tail gate is opened using remote unlocking the alarm will not be triggered Locking The tailgate is locked using e The
241. ssible 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 3470 3820 Ibs 1575 1735 kg 4480 4750 lbs 2030 2155 kg Maximum axle load Front 2500 Ibs 1135 kg Rear 9 5 Sedan 2310 Ibs 1050 kg Rear 9 5 Wagon 2480 Ibs 1125 kg Weight distribution Curb weight front rear GVW front rear Maximum roof load 60 40 50 50 220 Ibs 100 kg Luggage compartment Volume SAE 9 5 Sedan 15 9 cu ft 450 litres 9 5 Wagon rear seat upright 31 4 cu ft 890 litres 9 5 Wagon rear seat folded 73 0 Cu ft 2067 litres Maximum permissible luggage compart ment load At curb weight 4 passengers at 154 Ibs 70 kg 176 lbs 80 kg or each passenger fewer in the rear seat the load may be increased by 110 lbs 50 kg With entire rear seat lowered 594 Ibs 270 kg Luggage compartment length 9 5 Sedan Rear seat upright 43 0 in 1092 mm Rear seat folded down 67 5 in 1714 mm Luggage compartment length 9 5 Wagon Rear seat upright 42 8 in 1087 mm Rear seat folded 61 2 in 1732 mm The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded Note that if some accessories e g towbar CD changer are fitted the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these When carrying a load in the luggage compartment make sure that itis
242. t the expense of somewhat reduced grip on snow and ice For regular driving on snow and ice we therefore recommend that winter Snow tires be fitted Winter Snow tires particularly studded tires where use Is legally permitted gener ally make driving safer on snow and ice Acquaint yourself with the legal provi sions governing the use of different types of winter tires and snow chains Studded tires are not allowed in some countries If winter tires are fitted the same type must be fitted on all wheels Your Saab dealer will be pleased to advise you on the best tires for your Car Remember that tires age It may therefore be necessary to change them before they reach the legal wear limit as they gradually lose their friction properties The best response if the car gets into a front wheel skid is to freewheel manual gearbox only i e disengage the clutch so that the wheels are neither driven or retarded by the engine If the car has automatic transmission ease up on the accelerator and steer carefully in the desired direction In arear wheel skid steer in the same direc tion that the rear of the car is moving Tire chains If you want to fit tire chains where legally permitted they should only be fitted to the tires recommended under Specifications see page 257 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 cha
243. t know your account number or PIN contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR For security reasons your PIN will be mailed to your address on record OnStar Telematics 117 Limitations Notwithstanding anything contained herein OnStar s nonperformance hereunder shall be excused if caused by act or omission of a cellular carrier or a third party service pro vider equipment failure acts of god strikes equipment or facility shortage or other causes beyond OnStar s reasonable con trol In addition the liability of OnStar if any for any mistake omission interruption delay error defect or other failure in the ser vice furnished or in the equipment used in furnishing service shall in no event exceed the amount of OnStar s charges to sub scriber for said service during the period so affected provided that no liability shall result for outages of 24 hours or less This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed We reserve the right to make changes in the products and services without prior notification In order to provide you with excellent ser vice any call to the OnStar Center may be monitored or recorded All features may not be available on all mod els Please consult your dealer for details 118 OnStar Operation OnStar uses existing emergency service providers and cellular and satellite technol ogies OnStar requires cellular service to be available and operating for features to func
244. t passengers and belts and resulting in needless injury to everyone in the car Adjustments of the safety belt should be done when the car is stationary so that attention to traffic is not reduced Bear in mind that in certain states itis alegal requirement for all occupants of the car to wear a Safety belt Gar IB409 Safety belt reminder When the ignition is switched on the fasten belts reminder will light up until the driver fastens the safety belt In addition an audi ble signal sounds for 6 seconds or until the driver fastens his belt Safety belt pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners which are acti vated in the event of a severe frontal colli sion or very violent rear end collision They serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by tensioning the belt The belt pretensioners do not activate in less violent frontal or rear end collisions If the car is involved in a collision the safety belts belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as necessary Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself but visit an autho rized Saab dealer Correctly positioned safety belt Correct position for safety belt e The lap portion of the belt should be pulled as tightly as comfortable and as low as possible across the hips so that it is just touching the top of the thighs
245. t 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 Drain plug and oil filter 4 cylinder engine Drain plug and oil filter 3 0t V6 Change of engine oil and oil filter may be required more frequently 5000 mile intervals 8 000 km if any one of the fol lowing conditions apply to the car e Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent stop and go driving Most trips are through dusty areas You frequently tow a trailer or use a car rier on top of your vehicle If the vehicle is used for delivery ser vice police taxi or other commercial applications Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skin to engine oil can cause seri ous skin disorders Avoid prolonged skin contact when ever possible Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water after any contact Keep oil out of reach of children Do not touch the turbocharger or manifold These get very hot when the engine has been running Do not spill oil on hot parts of the engine as this could cause afire Used engine oil is particularly flammable Protect the
246. t you Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty Trying to start your car by pushing or pull ing it could damage your vehicle even if you have a manual transmission If you have an automatic transmission your vehicle cannot be started by pushing or pulling it To jump start your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system If the other system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If a poor connection on the negative jumper cable should exist it is possible for damage to be caused to electrical systems components of either vehicle should inadvertent contact be made You would not be able to start your car Starting and driving 183 and bad grounding could damage elec trical systems WARNING You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the parking brake firmly on each vehi cle Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in Neu tral 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 NOTE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs would
247. tability of the car e g on braking or ina skid The existing rear wheels should therefore be moved to the front Always move left rear to left front and right rear to right front so that the direction of rotation remains the same Because the car has front wheel drive the front tires tend to wear faster than the rear ones New tires should always be fitted in pairs so thattires on the same axle have the same amount of tread If swapping the complete set e g winter tires for summer tires mark the tires removed to ensure that they go back in the same position e g FL for front left RL rear left etc Store wheels lying flat or hanging never standing upright Car care and technical information Tire markings An example of the meaning of the different markings in a tire size is given below for a tire size of 205 65 R15 94 V 205 Tire section width mm 65 Aspect ratio i e the section height is 65 of the section width R Radial ply 15 Wheel rim diameter 15 in at bead seats 94 Tire load code V Speed marking Speed ratings S Tire approved for speeds up to 100 mph 180 km h T Tire approved for speeds up to 118 mph 190 km h H Tire approved for speeds up to 130 mph 210 km h V Tire approved for speeds up to 150 mph 240 km h W Tire approved for speeds up to 167 mph 270 km h Y Tire approved for speeds up to 186 mph 300 km h Winter tires Winter Snow tires are recommended for
248. te gories you can go to the Saab Cars USA Inc Website at www saabusa com or the OnStar Website at www onstar com and then click on the link to the Subscriber Web site Weather The OnStar Virtual Advisor will deliver an up to date weather forecast for the current location of the vehicle The forecast includes current temperature daily high low tomorrow s high low precipitation forecast and unusual conditions Stock Quotes The OnStar Virtual Advisor can provide you with current quotes for the stocks you have specified in your customized profile as well as other requested stocks All market data is delayed by twenty minutes If you have not set your profile you can still access the stock quote feature through your default profile and then request the stock of your choice Sports Scores The OnStar Virtual Advisor can provide you with scores for your favorite college and pro fessional teams with up to the minute high lights even if they are being broadcast ona local station See the team selection option in your Mobile Profiler section of the sub scriber section of OnStar com If you have not set your profile or are still using the default profile you can access the sports option of the Virtual Advisor and ask for an update on your favorite sport You always have access to the options in the Vir tual Advisor News Headlines The OnStar Virtual Advisor will provide cur rent headlines for many different catego
249. technical information 213 Other bulbs If any other bulbs need changing you are advised to take the car to an authorized Saab dealer Dome light rear Glove compartment illumination 1 Remove the entire overhead panel 1 Insert a small screwdriver in the slot in ease out the trailing end first and then the end of the lamp fitting and ease it out both front edges to gain access to the bulb 2 Fit the new bulb 2 Bend out one of the contacts and remove the bulb 3 Fit the new bulb On refitting insert the connector end of the lamp fitting first 214 Car care and technical information Bulb table Wattage Cop 3 21 Ba 15s Reversing lamp side reversing ee lamp rear fog lamp cornering lamp 10 SV 8 5 Dome light courtesy lights glove eO BYES Ssmpartentuggage compartment e Shalogen Reading light overhead panel Pa 4 Bao Reading igm ear 10 5 W 2 1 x Side indicators yellow 9 5d high mounted stop light 9 5 Sedan parking lights number plate illumi nation W 2 x 4 6d Switches front ashtray Do not interchange Always use the correct Wattage bulb accord ing to application A special kit containing spare bulbs and fuses is available as an accessory from your Saab dealer A storage space for this is pro vided adjacent to the toolkit and jack under the panel in the luggage compartment Fuses The fuses are housed in two fuse panels one at the end of the instrument panel on the driver
250. ten this will need to be done depends on how clean the air is if there are smokers in the car cleaning will need to be done more frequently 1 Interior temperature sensor 2 Sun sensor The system has five sensors e Outdoor temperature sensor e Interior temperature sensor e Sun sensor mounted on top of the fascia e Two blended air temperature sensors mounted inside the front floor vents Caution If anything is placed over the sun sensor the ACC system will not function properly Instruments and controls 71 Panel vent Panel vents The panel vents swivel universally so that air can be directed as desired In winter for instance the outer vents can be directed onto the door 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 draughty start by directing the air away from the body If the center vent is aimed up it will cool the interior temperature sensor and you may need to adjust ACC up or down depending upon temperature desired 72 Instruments and controls Air vent at rear side window IB369 Temperature control The cabin is divided into two temperature Zones e The driver s zone e The passenger zone front and rear seats The desired temperature can be set between 58 and 82
251. the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 202 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government If you live in Canada and believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada at Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario K1G 3J2 In addition to notifying Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you will notify us In Canada please call our Saab Customer Assistance Centre at 1 800 263 1999 Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Maintenance and owner assistance 245 Saab Original Service Program M2001 USA Canada 9 5 Models Service Intervals Miles U S Cars 0 000 96 000 km 0 000 112 000 km 0 000 128 000 km 0 000 144 000 km 100 000 160 000 km 0 000 80 000 km 30 day 10 000 1 6 000 km 0 000 32 000 km 0 000 48 000 km 0 000 64 000 km Kilometers Canadian Cars ee LOOR ey ae ee ee Engine and engine compartment E Engine oil and filter a m m jm m jm m u m jm m R Engine coolant freezing point and level O J Jo
252. the cross members on the roof rails on their respective sides of the center supports The cross members must not be placed beyond the front or rear joint on the rail Ensure that the dis tance between the cross members is at least 28 inches 700 mm If a roof box is to be fitted the cross members must be positioned so that the tailgate can be opened fully without hit ting the roof box Using your thumb press the bracket so that it lies snugly against the outside of the roof rail Make sure that the roof car riers are seated centrally on the rubber spacers and that these sit correctly on the roof rail Pull the soacers down slightly on the inside of the roof rail Center the roof carriers so that they pro trude equally on both sides Tighten the roof carriers by hand Ensure that the tightening knobs are upright once the roof carriers have been tightened Make sure the roof carriers are securely in place 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 136 The load should be such that the car s total weight or axle weight are not exceeded see page 250 Heavy loads mean that the car s center of gravity is further back As a result the car will sway more during evasive steering Never exceed the permissible load in the roof box even if there is r
253. this infor mation available 104 Saab 9 5 Audio System Saab therefore recommends that a car Fault codes Mobile phones and communications radios The electromagnetic field produced for example by a mobile telephone in the passenger compartment may be detri mental to health We therefore recom mend the use of an external antenna Do not use the phone when refueling with gasoline Gasoline fuels are highly explo sive The electromagnetic field can cause interference to other electrical systems in the car such as the Audio System Mobile phones and communications radios that do not have a separate external antenna radiate an electromagnetic field inside the car phone radio transmitter should always be connected to an external antenna An external antenna also provides improved transmission reception and a greater range Roof loads can negatively affect telecommunication Mobile phones and communications radios that are not supplied as standard equipment by Saab can interfere with the car s electri cal system and cause spurious fault codes to be generated Always consult an authorized Saab dealer for installation guidance If you feel that any of the warnings or fault indications are unclear have the equip ment checked by an authorized Saab dealer Great care should be exercised in trying to rectify a fault If you are at all unsure contact an authorized Saab dealer The Audio System
254. tied down securely particularly when part or all of the rear seat is folded down Specifications 251 Trailer Maximum towing speed trailer with brakes 60 mph 100 km h Trailer with brakes Maximum weight 3500 Ibs 1588 kg Trailer without brakes Maximum weight 1000 Ibs 450 kg Maximum load on ball hitch 165 Ibs 75 kg The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by Saab Automobile AB Note that local restrictions may apply to trailer soeeds and weights see page 174 252 Specifications Engine 4 cylinder 3 0t V6 Cylinder bores Stroke 4 cylinder engine 3 0t V6 Swept volume 4 cylinder engine 3 0t V6 Idling speed 4 cylinder 3 0t V6 Antifreeze Coolant capacity 4 cylinder 3 0t V6 Four cylinders twin overhead cam shafts 16 valves and two balancer shafts V 6 engine double overhead cam shafts on each cyl inder bank 24 valves 3 54 in 90 mm 3 54 in 90 mm 3 34 in 85 mm 139 7 cu in 2 290 litres 180 6 cu in 2 962 litres 825 rpm 700 rpm Saab approved antifreeze 7 6 qts 7 4 litres 7 4 qts 7 2 litres Fuel Fuel grade Unleaded gasoline AON 87 93 For optimum performance Saab recom mend the following fuel grades 2 3t AON 90 2 3 Turbo Aero and 3 0t V6 AON 93 If AON 90 is used and the ambient temperature is above 77 86 F 25 30 C some decrease in engine power can occur to some extent Fuel tank capacity 18 5 gal 70 litr
255. tion cannot be activated 44 Security Overview of functions Locking activation Unlocking deactivation Unlocking deactivation of trunklid tailgate alarm Alarm triggered Window glass sensor Key Hazard warning lights flash once and the horn chirps once The LED will come on for 10 seconds Hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn chirps twice The LED will come on for two seconds Hazard warning lights flash three times and the horn chirps three times The LED will flash three times per second for 10 seconds Hazard warning lights flash for 5 min Siren wails for 30 seconds To switch off the alarm deactivate the system in the normal way unlocking The sensor detects if any window is broken and triggers the alarm To disable the sensor see page 42 TThe range of the key is normally 5 10 yds 5 10 metres although it can be substantially more than this in ideal conditions If the key is not working it may be because the code signal has not been synchronized with that in the control module for the car alarm To rectify this press the unlock button on the key at least four times in quick succession When it is recog nized the door locks will cycle If a key is lost the new one will have to be pro grammed all keys must be present to match the car s unique security code Get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer Battery for key Car battery voltage The battery for th
256. to reduce it The Bass and Treble controls must be pressed first to release them saab 9 5 Audio System 85 IB1154 FAD Fader The fader control adjusts the balance between the front and rear sets of speakers The Fader controls must be pressed first to release it 86 saab 9 5 Audio System Radio Press the RADIO BAND button 3 to switch to the radio when another source is active Preset station buttons 1 Press once release within a second to select a preset station e g The small figure on the far right of the dis play is the number of the preset button selected Presetting a station Press and hold in the desired button for more than a second to store the currently tuned station During this time the radio will be mute The sound will return as soon as the station has been stored Tuning 2 Automatic seek tuning Press EBS briefly to search for higher fre quencies or EEZ for lower frequencies Manual tuning To switch to the manual tuning function press HISI or EEZ and release quickly a chime will sound and the M indicator will appear on the display The function will revert to automatic seek tuning two seconds after the last manual fre quency change has been made IB1088 Waveband selector 3 Press the RADIO BAND button repeatedly to move through the waveband selections FM1 FM2 and AM AS Autostore 4 The autostore mode provides an additional preset function that can
257. trol 1 Activate lock 2 Deactivate unlock 3 Unlock trunk tailgate Your Saab 9 5 is equipped with an Elec tronic starting interlock immobilizer see page 42 for details Thecar alarm is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked by the remote control During this ten second delay period the doors trunk lid tailgate and hood may still be opened without the alarm being trig gered The LED indicator on the instrument panel fascia will be on continuously during this period at the end of which it will start to flash once every other second security 41 If a door or the trunk lid tailgate or hood has been left open when the car is locked the LED on the fascia will flash three times per second for ten seconds to indicate this Check to ensure that all the doors plus trunk lid tailgate and hood are closed prop erly If the fault persists LED flashing when renewed attempt made to activate the car alarm by remote control lock the car using the key instead The car alarm will not have been activated and you should get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer To avert inconvenience caused by the alarm being triggered inadvertently make sure that anyone else using the car is famil iar with how both the car alarm and the lock ing system work If the alarm is tripped the direction indica tors are flashing and the siren is on it can be turned off by unlocking the car using the ri button 42 security Act
258. ttery remote control Open the battery cover using a thin round tool 1 5 mm or less pressed inwards and down wards Changing the key battery When the battery voltage in the key falls below a predetermined level the SID will issue the following message REPLACE KEY BATTERY Press the CLEAR button on the SID to acknowledge this message You must then replace the battery without delay to avoid malfunctions The life of the battery is normally 4 years After changing the battery you must press the unlocking button of the key four times or until the door locks cycle while the car is within the range of the key in order for the control module to recognize the remote Security 37 Child safety lock on rear doors Child safety locks The rear doors are equipped with child safety locks that are operated by means of a catch adjacent to the door lock Insert a key and turn the catch 45 clockwise or counterclockwise as Indicated by the label on the door When the child safety catch is in the locked position the door cannot be opened from the inside For the tailgate safety lock see page 40 38 Security IB457 Trunk lid switch Trunk lid lock 9 5 Sedan The trunk lid lock is independent of the cen tral locking system The trunk lid release switch on the driver s door is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside or moving at a speed greater than 2 7 mph 4 km h Unlocking The trunk lid is unlocked u
259. uipment and trunk This page has been left blank Ignition switch 0 148 Starting the engine 149 Important considerations for driving ccccneseeeeeeeeees 151 Refueling ssasssnssnnnnnnnnnnnns 154 Engine Break In Period 157 Gear changing 158 Cruise Control c000 166 Braking cccsccssscsseeeenenenees 167 Traction Control System 169 Economical motoring 170 Driving in cold weather 172 Driving in hot weather 173 Towing a trailer 174 Driving with a roof rack LOA ss sesiteres E 176 Driving with a load 179 Driving considerations with compact spare wheel tire fitted 180 Driving with the trunk lid tailgate open 180 Driving in deep water 180 Towing the cCar 181 Starting and driving Starting and driving Jump Starting 00 Parking Parking brake secc2os cece 147 148 Starting and driving Ignition switch The combined ignition switch and gear lever lock is located in the center con sole between the front seats The ignition key can only be removed when reverse is engaged automatic transmission selector in P position The key fits all the locks on the car 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 or
260. ulb 7 Check that the new bulb works Car care and technical information 211 j 5 Reassembly Loading lighting 9 5 Wagon License plate light 1 Locate the two front attachments and 1 Pull down the glass cover at the outer 1 Undo the two screws and remove the press the front part of the light unit edge lamp glass straight into the body panel 2 Bend one of the contacts so that the 2 Withdraw the bulb 2 Tighten the screws and replace the bulb can be removed 3 Change the bulb CONSI 3 Change the bulb 4 Check the seal before fitting the glass On refitting insert the connector end of the lamp fitting first 212 Car care and technical information Side direction indicators Courtesy lights doors and floor Dome light front 1 Slide the lamp fitting forward and pullout and luggage compartment lighting 1 Ease the leading edge of the glass out the back 1 Insert a screwdriver carefully into the of the overhead panel by inserting a 2 Remove the bulb slot in the end of the lamp fitting Ease small screwdriver alternately in each of 3 Change the bulb the fitting off to gain access to the bulb the two slots On refitting make sure thatthe springinthe 2 Bend out one of the contacts and 2 Release one of the contacts and remove lamp fitting engages the edge of the open remove the bulb the bulb ing in the body panel 3 Change the bulb 3 Fit the new bulb On refitting insert the connector end of the lamp fitting first Car care and
261. ure display can be adjusted Miscellaneous Select the on time for heated rear seat Coolant temperature gauge adjustment can be increased decreased Fuel level gauge adjustment can be increased decreased Additional sweep of the wipers after wind shield washer function ON or OFF Follow me home on time can vary from 20 to 50 seconds Night panel illumination deactivation speed for the soeedometer can be adjusted 261 Following adjustments can be done by the driver Automatic Climate Control ACC To alter the preprogrammed AUTO start up mode with your own preferences you can manually select the desired settings for Specifications e Temperature e Fan speed e Air distribution See Programming on page 76 and Pro gramming Il on page 77 Saab 9 5 Audio System see page 97 e Maximum starting volume when the radio is switched on e Telephone volume if the car is equipped with a phone connected to the audio sys tem e Speed dependent volume volume increases or decreases with vehicle speed e Loudness Alarm system The glass breakage sensor can be tempo rarily disabled see page 42 Daytime Running Lights To disable turn off the ignition and pull out fuse 35 see page 217 262 Specifications This page has been left blank Index A A C system fault diagnosis 230 A C system maintenance 230 ABS brakes 167 ACC 70 ACC functions 73 ACC automatic climate contr
262. ure it engages the two square recesses in the door trim Cigarette lighters certain markets only The car is provided with cigarette lighters next to the front ashtray and in the rear end of the centre console The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as power point e g for a mobile phone The ignition should be in the ON position The cigarette 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 131 Interior equipment and trunk Glove compartment Keep the glove compartment closed when not in use The lid could cause injury in the event of an accident The glove compartment can be cooled by the air conditioning ACC system Cold air can be directed to the glove compartment for keeping drinks chilled etc Slide the cover towards you to admit cold air Additional storage facilities are provided see next page Glove compartment 1 To lock 2 To unlock Sliding cover in glove compartment to admit cold air 132 Interior equipment and trunk S Q i In the doors On leading edge of front seats On the back of the front seats IB436 At bottom of door pillars adjacent to Console between front seats front seat backrests Center armrest for rear seat Interior equipment and trunk 133 e The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of chi
263. ure 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 all drains in doors and body panels Wipe the car dry preferably using a chamois 2 Clean the underside of the car during the winter Use high pressure water to clean the car s underside floor panels wheel wells at least at mid winter and in the spring 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 MU
264. use to call into your Saab To sign up for Personal Calling simply e Press the OnStar button in your Saab e Inform the Advisor that you would like to sign up for Personal Calling e The Advisor will set up your account You will need to provide account and credit card information Voice Commands Personal Calling is made available through your voice commands to the system This allows you to verbally control all of the phone functions Your OnStar wireless phone system has been programmed to respond to a wide vari ety of voices and accents You should speak distinctly in a normal speaking vol ume It is not necessary to exaggerate your voice or to speak loudly Speak numerical digits one at a time and then wait for confir mation before going to the next digit Voice Command Error Messages Pardon The system has not been able to match your command with a word that it knows Repeating the command distinctly should fix the problem Slower Please Repeat the command after a short pause This response normally happens if you say a command before the system is ready for it or if there is substantial background noise Universal Commands Help The system will provide a list of avail able commands Clear When you are entering digits this command will erase the last digit entered Cancel This command takes you from the current function to the Ready prompt Ifthe last response from the system was
265. vVv SOTr 116 Call answer end button 109 ara A cermancrencnicee sig OnStar Subscriber System status light ce s 109 OPORE A S AD eraicnnen LN Website cceseeeeereens 117 Stolen vehicle tracking 111 Accident Assist ccccceeeees 111 The OnStar Center 11 IMITATIONS cceeeeeeees l tar Cente 0 OnStar Med Net cceeeeeee 111 Limitations 117 Connecting to the OnStar center 110 oa l eh Hands free communication 111 Your personal identification number Additional Information 118 CP IIN e E E EEE EN 110 The OnStar Premium Plan 111 Warranty acetate 118 Route SUPPOMT cceceeeeeeee eee es 111 b Note nell Ue He Ride Assist 111 rANRIGEING eno E ie naman and Canmvenicnee car OnStar Subscription Information 118 VICES ene N 11 108 OnStar Telematics Your new vehicle comes equipped with advanced telematics hardware and a full year of Onstar premium service Saab Telematics is a sophisticated in vehicle system allowing convergence of wireless communications GPS Global Positioning System satellites and advanced vehicle electronics You must activate immediately to ensure you receive your full year of service as your prepaid subscription begins at the time of delivery Here s how to activate your OnStar ser vice 1 Push the blue OnStar button located in your Saab You will be greeted by a live OnStar Ad
266. visor The Advisor will acti vate your OnStar service 2 Provide the information requested by the Advisor to activate your account and set up your personal profile This will take approximately 10 15 minutes Using OnStar Welcome to OnStar This section gives you all the information you need to get started using OnStar including descriptions of all OnStar services It also introduces the added services of Personal Calling Virtual Advisor and the Onstar Subscriber Web site For a complete explanation of these additional services please see pages 112 116 and 117 OnStar is Easy It s easy to start using your OnStar system In fact pressing the OnStar button is usually all you need to do Once you are connected an OnStar Advisor will help you with the ser vices in your plan Your onboard OnStar System consists of three buttons OnStar Services Button Press this button and you are connected to an OnStar Advi sor You will hear a chime fol lowed by the words Connecting to OnStar Allow 20 30 seconds for initial con nection to the OnStar Call Cen ter The Advisor will then help you with any of the services included in your OnStar plan If cellular service is unavail able OnStar will generate a fast busy tone The OnStar sys tem will retry calls a number of times before returning to the ready mode To cancel the automatic dialing press the Call Answer End button Emergency button In
267. visor This service allows you to listen to your favorite news and information topics such as weather reports stock quotes and sports scores You can even listen to your e mail whenever you want without ever taking your eyes off the road Using simple voice commands you can browse your personal topics and skip or listen to those you choose You can also search for additional information on special topics that interest you To find out how to set up a customized pro file visit the OnStar Subscriber Website at www onstar com or turn to the OnStar Sub scriber Website section on page 31 of this guide If you do not have Internet access you can still take advantage of the OnStar Virtual Advisor services as a default profile will be set up for you Calling the Virtual Advisor 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar DOT Ready button 2 Say Virtual You will be connected Advisor to Virtual Advisor Getting Information from the Virtual Advisor The OnStar Virtual Advisor will prompt you for information you desire These offerings will change to provide you with services and information that you and other subscribers want and need The prompts are very clear and easy to understand and use Information Available OnStar will continue to add new features and categories to the Virtual Advisor The following general categories will give you an overview of the types of information avail able to you For complete up to date ca
268. vy objects on the rear window shelf There is Outer safety belt hooked onto courtesy handle always a danger of loose objects flying about and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in an accident e Before folding up the backrest hang the outer safety belts onto the hook on the respective courtesy handle to prevent them from becoming trapped e Check that the back rest release button 3 is flush with the surround before entering the rear seat Interior equipment and trunk 135 e Place heavy items closest to the backrest and stow smaller and lighter items on top e Secure heavy and bulky items using the four tie down points provided in the trunk This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in an accident see page 136 e When the backrest is folded down or the trunk pass through hatch is open even small items can be thrown around inside the car It is therefore advisable to secure these as well e Do not exceed the load capacity of the car as this will alter its handling characteristics see page 250 e Make sure that the seat cushions and backrests are properly secured when folding them back to their normal position Check that the button item 3 on page 134 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
269. wheel 36 37 38 41 back cover 257 167 172 221 226 180 Interior Interior lighting 67 Internal rearview mirror Sunroof 128 Door mirrors Interior lighting changing bulbs ss 212 Sun visors Steering wheel adjustment 124 Airbag SRS 26 Power steering 199 Audio system steering wheel controls 98 Safety belts i Airbag SRS 26 Child seats 19 Child safety lock catch 37 Safety belt care ___ 231 Seat adjustment Seat heating Ventilated front seats Safety belts Child seats Folding down the rear seat 9 5 Sedan 134 Folding down the rear seat 9 5 Wagon 137 Upholstery cleaning 231 Side airbags SRS 28 Glove compartment 131 Manual transmission 158 Automatic transmission 159 IB581 Electric windows Ignition switch Starting the engine Break In period Driving in hot weather Driving in winter Parking 6 Engine compartment 4 cyl engine Warning labels V N number Engine number Gearbox number Color code Power steering Steering fluid grade Ignition system Drive belts Spark plugs Catalytic converter Important considerations for driving Turbo unit Engine technical data Engine description Engine oil level checking Engine oil changing Engine oil specification Brakes and braking ABS brakes Brake system Brake fluid Brake pads Fuse panels Changing a fuse Table of fuses Relays Temperature gauge 55 Driving in hot weather 173
270. x oil 1 9 qts 1 8 litres 1 6 qts 1 5 litres Hydraulic single dry plate clutch of diaphragm spring type Oil capacity Oil volume on changing Clutch type Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm in 5th gear 4 cylinder 27 28 43 44 256 Specifications Automatic transmission Type Selector lever positions Transmission fluid capacity dry transmis sion incl torque converter and oil cooler If fluid change required approximately 3 5 litres can be drained through the drain plug in the transmission casing Transmission fluid Clutch type Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm in 4th gear 4 cylinder engines and 3 0t V6 Electronically con trolled 4 speed fully automatic with hydraulic torque converter planetary gear set and inte gral final drive Lock up function in selector positions 3 and 4 PRND321 7 5 qts 7 litres Texaco Texamatic Dexron III mineral oil based Hydraulic plate clutches brake bands and one way couplings 29 46 47 Suspension Spring type front and rear Maximum deflection of springs Front Rear Dampers front and rear Steering Steering Number of turns lock to lock Power steering fluid Coil springs 7 09 in 180 mm 7 87 in 200 mm Gas filled dampers Power assisted steering of rack and pinion type telescopic steering column shaft with universal joints 2 9 Power steering fluid CHF 11S Brake system Footbrake ABS Handbrake Brake f
271. 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 Vertical adjustment A Vertical aiming device B Vertical aim level 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 Horizontal adjustment 1 Horizontal aim 2 Horizontal aiming device To check the aim the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows e Place the vehicle on a level pad or sur face e The vehicle should be unladen and fuel tank full and one person or 160 Ibs 75 kg on the drivers seat The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud attached to it Tires should be inflated to the prescribed pressure e Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspen sion Open the hood and locate the vertical aim level B that you can see through the top of the headlight lens If you find that the headlight needs adjust ment follow these steps 1 Locate the vertical aiming device A 2 Turn the vertical aiming screw with a 0 24 in 6 mm Hexagonal Allen socket until the bubble inside the level is cen tered between the two red lines zero Car care and technical information 3 Check the horizontal aim 1 and adjust as necessary with a 0 24 in 6

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