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95_U S_M 07.book Page 2 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 2 Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. Although this manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it does not include precise specifications of the different variants. Some differences also occur to meet special legal requirements in different countries.
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95_U S_M 07.book Page 6 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 6 Engine compartment Warning labels __________ V.I.N.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 7 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 7 Warning labels A/C system Refrigerant at high pressure. Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C system. Improper service methods may cause personal injury. System to be serviced by authorized personnel only. For instructions consult workshop manual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Charge: 825 g of R134a. Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 8 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 8 Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon headlights. WARNING EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS • Children can be killed or seriously injured by the air bag. • The back seat is the safest place for children. • Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. • Always use seat belts and child restraints. IB336 Jack Use only on specified vehicles. Safe working load 1100 kg.
5_U S_M 07.book Page 9 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 9 Examples of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, flames or smoking. Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Use protective goggles Airbag Direction indicators Windshield washers Battery charging Fuel Keep out of reach of children. Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat. Parking lights Defroster Foot brake Battery acid contains sulfuric acid.
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95_U S_M 07.book Page 11 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety 11 Safety IB3835 Seats _______________ Head restraint ________ Safety belts __________ Child safety __________ Airbag_______________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 12 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety Safety belts WARNING • Buckle up and adjust your safety belt before driving off so that you can pay full attention to the traffic. • Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants. • Child safety, see page 22. • Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock. • In the event of a crash, the rear-seat passengers not wearing a seatbelt will be thrown forward against the front-seat backrests.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 13 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Correct position for safety belt WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important. • An out of position safety belt can result in the occupant sliding underneath the belt in a crash (submarining) and injury can result from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen. • Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 14 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 14 Safety Belt height adjustment IB411 IB412 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 15 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety IB414 Safety belt pretensioners 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. The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners and force limiters.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 16 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear seat passengers. Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap carefully and inserting the tongue in the lock. Check that it is securely fastened. Then grip the diagonal part of the strap near the lock and pull the belt upwards towards the shoulder to tighten the lap strap. The lap strap should lie low over the hips. The diagonal part should lie as far in on the shoulder as possible.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 17 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety WARNING • Safety belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. • Safety belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection for which they have been designed.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 18 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety Seats The following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: WARNING The seats are actuated by powerful motors. Bear this in mind when adjusting the seat, and make sure that nothing gets caught and damaged. Ensure that nothing can be trapped when adjusting the seat. Bear in mind that children can be injured if they play with the electrically-operated seats. Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 19 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 19 IB1161 IB3227 IB3226 Safety Legroom adjustment Backrest rake angle Lumbar support 3 To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back. To adjust the backrest, move the upper control forward or back. Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjustment of the lumbar support.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 20 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety Memory driver’s seat 3 In certain models the driver´s seat is equipped with a programmable memory function. This function also includes the door mirrors. Adjust the seat and door mirrors. To save the settings, press and hold the M button and, at the same time, press one of the preselect buttons (1, 2 or 3). The Saab Information Display (SID) will chime to confirm that the settings have been saved.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 21 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety 21 Head restraint WARNING • Adjust the head restraint so that your head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height, thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in a crash. IB400 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 22 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 22 Safety Child safety WARNING • Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. • ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS. • NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front. • DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. • Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) can be killed by the airbag. • Sit as far back as possible from the airbag. • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 23 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety The same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is given to adults. Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints. Children travel most safely when properly restrained, but restraints must be suitable for the size of the child. Always follow the child seat/booster cushion manufacturer´s instructions when installing these devices in your vehicle.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 24 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety Lower anchor and top tether anchor locations.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 25 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 6 9-5 SportCombi: Before installation, please read through these instructions and the child restraint installation instructions. 1 The top tether anchor is located on the cargo floor by the rear seat backrest's lower part (see picture). To access the top tether anchor, unlock the rear seat backrest (see page 132 for detailed instructions), and fold it slightly forward.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 26 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 9-5 Sedan: Before installation, please read through these instructions and the child restraint installation instructions. 1 Find the lower anchors for the seating position you want to use. The lower anchors are located where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. Above each lower anchor, there is a label indicating its location (see picture).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 27 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety Lockable latch plate 1 Put the child restraint on the rear seat. 2 Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 3 Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4 Tighten the safety belt.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 28 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety Installation of rear facing child restraints Child restraints that are approved for rear facing installation in the rear seat can be positioned in any of the three rear seating positions. WARNING 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 29 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety Airbag WARNING • Always wear your safety belt. • Always adjust your seat so that you are as far back as possible but still able to operate the pedals and reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably. • Children 12 and under or shorter than 59 inches (150 cm) should always travel in the rear seat as the car is fitted with a passenger airbag. • Never fit a child seat in front of the passenger airbag.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 30 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 30 Safety IB420 • Always sit with the whole of your back in contact with the backrest of the seat, and with your seat as far back as is practical. Otherwise you will be thrown back against the backrest when the airbag inflates which could cause you injury or death. The airbag needs room in which to inflate.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 31 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety 3 5 2 6 7 The sensors detect deceleration and send a signal via the central sensor to the gas generator that inflates the airbag. 4 6 7 5 1 2 IB3840 Moment of impact. 31 AIRBAG system with belt pretensioners The inflating airbag cushions the driver.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 32 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 32 Safety Front passenger seat WARNING WARNING Never secure a rear-facing child seat in the right front seat of a car equipped with a passenger airbag. Inflation of the airbag in the event of a crash could seriously injure or kill a child. The airbags are interconnected and have a common warning light.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 33 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety 33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. USA Saab recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat. Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 34 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 34 Safety WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 35 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer. The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the right front passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger’s seat.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 36 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 36 Safety Side airbags WARNING • This car is equipped with side airbags and no extra interior trim should be fitted. Failure to observe this warning could result in the side airbags not inflating as intended and thus not providing the intended protection either. • Never place any object in the area that would be occupied by the inflated airbag. • For optimum protection, sit upright in the seat, with your safety belt correctly fastened.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 37 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety 37 AIRBAG warning light IB1182 IB1707 WARNING Side airbag inflated Side airbag components 1 2 3 4 Side airbag Sensor Moisture barrier Text on seat • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. See page 61. The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 38 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 38 Safety What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After an airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated. Some components of the airbag module - the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag, the instrument panel for the right front passenger's frontal airbag or the ceiling of your vehicle near the side windows - will be hot for a short time.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 39 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety AIRBAG servicing WARNING If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's airbag, or the side impact airbag covering on the ceiling near the side windows, the bag may not work properly.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 40 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 40 Safety Frequently asked questions on function of airbags Do you still need to wear a safety belt if airbags are fitted? Yes, always! The airbag merely supplements the car’s normal safety system. Moreover, the airbag will only be actuated in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, which means, of course, that it provides no protection in minor frontal crashes, major rear-end or side-on crashes or if the car rolls over.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 41 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Safety Are the smoke and fumes given off when the airbag operates at all harmful? Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several minutes 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.
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95_U S_M 07.book Page 43 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Security 43 Security IB4116 Doors _______________ Central locking _______ Car alarm ____________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 44 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 44 Security Doors Key / Remote control Door handles Pull the handle to open the door. If the door is stuck (e.g. if frozen), hold the handle from above to secure a better grip. Central locking WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous. It is also dangerous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 45 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Security 45 Locking/unlocking the car 1 When the car is locked and unlocked the theft alarm is also affected. 2 Key / Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 Opening the trunk (9-5 Sedan) Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportCombi) Press once on the control: all doors locked. The hazard warning lights will flash once. The trunk/tailgate release switch on the driver´s door will not work when all doors are locked.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 46 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Security WARNING The remote control also works from inside the car. Therefore, hold the key in such a way that the buttons are not unintentionally pressed when the key is turned, or inserted or removed from the ignition switch. Otherwise, the doors may be unintentionally locked or the tailgate unlocked. On Sedan models, the trunk may even be opened.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 47 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Security 47 Child safety locks IB1871 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 48 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 48 Security Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombi Unlocking The trunk lid is slightly opened/unlocked using: The tailgate is not unlocked when the other car doors are unlocked. The tailgate button on the driver’s door is inoperative when the car is locked from outside or moving at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 49 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Security Locking The tailgate is locked using: • The button on the key IB3160 • The button on the center console • The key in the driver’s door. • When vehicle speed exceeds 2.7 mph (4 km/h). Grab handle NOTICE Use the grab handle to assist in closing the tailgate. Avoid the following, due to the risk of lock mechanism damage when the tailgate is closed. • Never grasp the lock mechanism as this can lock the mechanism.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 50 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 50 Security Car alarm 1 WARNING The car alarm (anti-theft system) is activated/deactivated when the car is locked/unlocked by the remote control or by the key, see page 45. The antenna for the alarm system is located in the center console. All the doors plus trunk lid/tailgate and hood are monitored by microswitches. 3 2 IB3153 Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 51 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Security Check to ensure that all the doors, plus trunk lid/tailgate and hood, are closed properly. If the fault persists (LED flashing when another attempt is made to activate the car alarm by remote control), lock the car using the key instead. The car alarm will not have been activated and you should contact an authorized Saab dealer.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 52 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 52 Security Alarm signals Panic-function When the car alarm is armed, it will be triggered if any door, or the trunk lid or hood, is opened. The alarm will also be triggered if an attempt is made to bypass or short-circuit the ignition switch, or to disconnect the battery. If the alarm is triggered, the following alarm signals will be set off: In the car alarm system there is a feature called "Panic-function".
95_U S_M 07.book Page 53 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Security Overview of functions Locking/ activation Hazard warning lights flash once. The LED will come on for 10 seconds. Unlocking/ deactivation Hazard warning lights flash twice. The LED will come on for two seconds. Unlocking/ Hazard warning lights flash three times. deactivation of The LED will flash three times per second for trunk lid/tailgate 10 seconds. alarm Alarm triggered Hazard warning lights flash for 5 min. Horn wails for 30 seconds.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 54 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 54 Security Overview of LED signals and SID messages Status LED signal Activation (during 10-second delay). Comes on for 10 seconds. Alarm activated (after delay). Flashes once every other second. Deactivation. Comes on for 2 seconds. Alarm not activated. Off. Door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood open Flashes three times per secor opened during delay period. ond for 10 seconds. Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 55 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 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 operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user´s authority to operate the equipment.
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95_U S_M 07.book Page 57 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls 57 Instruments and controls IB4527 Indicator and warning lights ______________ Instruments __________ Saab Information Display (SID) _______________ Switches ____________ Automatic climate control (ACC) ______________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 58 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 58 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will come on when the ignition is switched on prior to starting. Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started (see page 64). Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) IB4117 WARNING U.S.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 59 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel-injection or ignition system. The car may still be driven with care and with somewhat diminished performance (see page 144). NOTICE The car should be checked immediately at a workshop to prevent more serious faults from arising. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 60 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 60 Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light This light will show when the parking brake is on (see page 165). The parking brake is mechanical and operates on the rear wheels. WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when parking, see page 165. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key. • Do not apply the parking brake while the car is moving.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 61 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls Airbag warning light This light will come on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system. Indicator, fuel This light comes on when there is less than about 2.5 gallons (10 liters) of fuel left in the tank. WARNING NOTICE • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 62 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 62 Instruments and controls Indicator, cruise control This light shows when the cruise-control system is active (see page 159). Indicator, high beam This light shows when the headlights are on high beam (see page 73). Indicator, rear fog light This light shows when the rear fog light is on (see page 74). The rear fog light is switched off automatically when the engine is switched off.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 63 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls ESP® system, indicator ESP® The indicator light is located in the tachometer and will be illuminated when the ESP® regulation is occurring, i.e. when there is insufficient traction between the tires and the road surface to provide the grip required for the acceleration called for. The driver can also sense that the engine is not responding normally to the accelerator.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 64 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M IB3847 IB4157 Instruments and controls IB4468 64 1 Cars with automatic transmission Instruments Tachometer Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should come on when the ignition is switched on prior to starting. They should go out after about 3 seconds. The following lights light up until the engine is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Oil pressure warning light • Warning, charging . .
95_U S_M 07.book Page 65 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 65 IB3851 IB3850 IB4120 Instruments and controls Speedometer Fuel gauge Temperature gauge (U.S. speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the ABS system. Cars sold in U.S.: The speedometer displays the speed of the car in miles per hour (mph). Cars sold in Canada: The speedometer displays the speed of the car in kilometres per hour (km/h). Fuel-tank capacity, 18.5 US gal. (70 liters).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 66 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls NOTICE If the needle, despite the above action, enters the red zone, stop the car immediately, let the engine idle. If the needle stays in the red zone, stop the engine. Check fuse 1 (radiator fan) in the fuse panel under the hood, see page 220.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 67 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls IB4158 When the speed of the car exceeds 130 mph (210 km/h) acceleration is limited by a reduction in boost pressure. The turbo gauge will move to the middle field, indicating a drop in engine output and consequently a reduction in vehicle speed. Selector lever indication 3 The display below the speedometer indicates the position of the selector lever. If manual mode is selected, the current gear is displayed.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 68 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls Saab Information Display (SID) WARNING 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. The Saab Information Display (SID) shows CHECK messages and incorporates eight trip-computer functions. Use the i/SET button to browse the functions. SID provides the following function: Temp. Outside temperature D.T.E.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 69 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls 69 Entering values for the functions Alarm Activating speed warning Dist. 1 Select Dist. using the i/SET button. 2 Hold i/SET depressed until a chime sounds and the selected function is marked. 1 Select Alarm with the i/SET button. 2 Hold i/SET depressed until a chime sounds. Briefly press the i/SET button if you do not wish to change the alarm time. If you wish to change the alarm time, press or .
95_U S_M 07.book Page 70 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 70 Instruments and controls Using Dist. as a trip meter If no value is programmed in Dist., it functions as a trip meter. This is indicated by an arrow to the right in the display. Reset the trip meter by briefly pressing the CLR button. Calculating the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained: 1 Select Dist. 2 Set the distance. 3 Select Speed Ø. 4 Set the average speed you intend to drive at. 5 SID switches to Dist. automatically.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 71 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the display for about 4 seconds while the SID CHECK functions are being performed. When a CHECK message is activated while driving, a chime sounds and the message appears in SID. The number of possible CHECK messages varies depending on the car’s specifications. If more than one CHECK message has been generated, the + symbol will appear to the left of the text on the display.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 72 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 72 Instruments and controls NIGHT PANEL To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be selected. In this mode, the amount of information displayed is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated. When the NIGHT PANEL button is pressed, only the speedometer will be illuminated, all the other instruments illumination being extinguished and their needles moved to zero.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 73 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls 73 Switches 1 Parking lights The parking lights can be switched on regardless of the position of the ignition switch. Do not use parking lights when driving. If the parking lights are on and the driver´s door is opened, a reminder to turn them off will sound. Note: The lighting switch must be in parking light or headlight position (low beam position only) to operate the fog lights (see page 76).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 74 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 74 Instruments and controls Courtesy Headlight Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on low beam for about 30 seconds after the driver’s door has been closed. To activate this function, In poor visibility, avoid following the tail lights of the vehicle in front of you. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you may be unable to avoid a crash and therefore risk injury to yourself and others.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 75 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls 75 Instrument illumination 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 cancelled automatically (stalk returns to off position). The stalk also has an intermediate, spring-loaded position that is useful for signalling when changing lanes or passing.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 76 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 76 Instruments and controls Front fog lights 3 The front fog lights can be activated in both low beam headlight and parking light positions. Fog lights should only be used in poor visibility conditions. Make sure you are familiar with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the use of fog lights.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 77 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls Wipers and washers 1 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 cleaning at all driving speeds. At higher speeds, it may be possible to detect a slight ”sweeping” sound. This may be due to the increased air pressure on the blades at higher speeds.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 78 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls When the engine has been switched off, the control stalk must be moved to position 0 and back to position 1 to reactivate the sensor. Set the sensitivity using the control on the wiper stalk (the same control as used for wiper delay on cars not fitted with a rain sensor). The sensor has three sensitivity settings. It is most sensitive when in the uppermost position (1).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 79 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls The ACC system automatically works to maintain the desired temperature inside the car. The system will achieve the desired temperature in the quickest possible way. Note that selecting a higher or lower temperature than that desired will not speed up the process. For the ACC system to be most effective, all windows (and moonroof 3) should be closed.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 80 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 80 Instruments and controls The system has five sensors: 1 Outdoor temperature sensor Interior temperature sensor Sun sensor (mounted on top of the fascia) Two blended-air temperature sensors (mounted inside the front floor vents) Note: If anything is placed over the sun sensor, the ACC system will not function properly.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 81 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls Temperature control IB369 The cabin is divided into two temperature zones: Air vent at rear side window • The driver’s zone • The passenger zone (front and rear seats) The desired temperature can be set between 60 and 80°F.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 82 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 82 Instruments and controls Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings. If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other functions will be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is always maintained automatically. Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recirculation will be controlled automatically. Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual selections.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 83 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls One press: When the defroster is chosen manually, all the windows (except the rear side windows, where the air flow is off) are demisted by: Defroster and floor vents The defroster function remains active until another selection is made. Note, however, that rear window/door mirror heating will deactivate automatically after a set time, depending on the outside temperature.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 84 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls IB3866 84 Panel (and center rear vent) Starting in cold weather To start with, the system will automatically select the defroster setting, 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 85 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Instruments and controls Adaptation of ACC It is also possible to customize the ACC system, e.g. to adapt to driving and weather conditions. Function Operation in AUTO mode after adaptation Adaptation and restoration of factory settings is done by holding the respective button depressed approx. 2 seconds until a chime sounds. Make sure the ignition is ON.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 86 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 86 Instruments and controls Calibration Condensation water Calibration is carried out automatically after a certain number of starts if the ignition has been switched off for more than 2 hours. If the battery has been disconnected or has run flat, the system will need to be recalibrated. Calibration is started manually as follows: 1 Start the engine.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 87 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 87 IB407 IB3836 IB3837 Instruments and controls Heated front seats 3 Ventilated front seats 3 Heated rear seat cushion 3 The heating of the seat cushion and backrest of both front seats is adjustable and thermostat-controlled. The heating is adjustable in two stages. Ventilated front seats, that enhance seating comfort in hot weather, are available as an option on cars equipped with leather-upholstered and electrically adjustable seats.
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95_U S_M 07.book Page 89 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Saab 9-5 Audio System 89 Saab 9-5 Audio System IB4469 Radio _______________ CD player ____________ CD changer 3 ________ MP3 player ___________ Portable player 3 _____ General functions _____ Sound system ________ Technical data ________ Antennas ____________ Error codes __________ Security lock _________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 90 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 90 Saab 9-5 Audio System Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 To get the best out of your Saab 9-5 Audio System, we recommend that you read through this entire section. The Saab 9-5 Audio System consists of a head unit with radio, CD player/CD changer 3 for CD and MP3 discs and CD changer 3 in the luggage compartment. The audio system is operated using the steering wheel controls 3 or the control panel buttons.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 91 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Saab 9-5 Audio System Activate radio and change frequency band (AM,FM and XMTM 3). The menu option in the display is selected with the corresponding pushbutton directly underneath. Auto tuning down and change track/file going back in order of play on CD or MP3 disc. No function on U.S./CA cars. Auto tuning up and change track/file forward in order of play on CD or MP3 disc. Select XMTM 3 program type when the radio is in the XMTM 3 mode.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 92 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 92 Saab 9-5 Audio System Switching the audio system On/Off Audio settings The audio system will come on: Volume Turn the ON/OFF control until the desired volume is obtained. • When the ignition is switched ON and/or the ON/OFF control is pressed. Tone controls ON/OFF control The audio system will be switched off: • When the ON/OFF control is pressed. • When the ignition key is removed.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 93 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio Tuning a station Press the RADIO BAND button to return to radio mode if another audio source is in use. Fine tuning Turn the tone control one increment or press the REV or FWD button to fine-tune the frequency in increments of 0.2 MHz. Selecting a radio station Selecting a frequency band Press the RADIO BAND button to change frequency band. The selected frequency band appears on the display.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 94 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 94 Saab 9-5 Audio System Number of pages with preset stations To display the number of pages (1-6) with preset stations: 1 Hold the FAV button depressed or press the MENU button and then press the pushbutton under the menu option FA V 1-6. Setup menu 2 Select the number of preset pages to be displayed by pressing the pushbutton under the menu option with the desired number of preset pages (1-6).
_U S_M 07.book Page 95 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Saab 9-5 Audio System XMTM 3 Satellite Radio Service XMTM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. XMTM offers a large variety of coastto-coast channels including commercial free music, news, sports, talk, traffic/ weather (U.S. subscriders), and children‘s programming. XMTM provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 96 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 96 Saab 9-5 Audio System Restore removed XMTM 3 categories Removed categories can be restored by pressing the pushbutton under the menu option A dd when a removed category is displayed or by pressing the pushbutton under the menu option R estore A ll.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 97 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Saab 9-5 Audio System 97 XMTM 3 Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XM Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated an no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. No XM signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XMTM signal.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 98 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 98 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio Display Message Condition Action Required Not Found No channel available for the There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working chosen category properly. No Information No Text/Informational message available No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 99 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Saab 9-5 Audio System CD player NOTICE Do not use CDs with labels or stickers. These labels could detach and cause the audio system to malfunction. Activate the CD player by inserting a disc or by pressing the CD AUX button if a CD is already loaded. CD player menu Loading CDs Insert the disc in the slot with the text side up until the mechanism loads the disc. The first track is played. If the disc is wrong-side-up, it will be ejected automatically.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 100 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 100 Saab 9-5 Audio System CD changer 3 Loading several CDs The CD changer can be loaded with up to 6 discs. To load several discs in the CD changer: NOTICE Do not use CD or CD-R discs with labels or stickers. These labels could detach and cause the audio system to malfunction. Activate the CD changer by inserting one or more CD/MP3 discs or by pressing the CD AUX button if one or more discs is already loaded. 1 Hold LOAD depressed for 2 seconds.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 101 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Saab 9-5 Audio System 101 Selecting and changing tracks Selecting/changing CD Random playback Turn the tone control or press the SEEK buttons to select or change to the preceding or next track. The track number appears in the display. If the current track has played for at least 10 seconds, you can start the track from the beginning by pressing SEEK (arrow left).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 102 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 102 Saab 9-5 Audio System MP3 player NOTICE Do not use CD-R discs with labels or stickers. These labels could detach and cause the audio system to malfunction. The audio system can play MP3 files recorded on an CD-R disc with the following bit speed: 32 - 320 kbps. Sound quality may vary depending on the quality of the CD-R disc, recording method and quality of the recorded music.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 103 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Saab 9-5 Audio System 103 Selecting/changing MP3 folder Playback order Sorting music • Press the left pushbutton under the Folder symbol to play the first MP3 file in the preceding MP3 folder on the disc. • Press the right pushbutton under the Folder symbol to play the first MP3 file of the next MP3 folder on the disc.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 104 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 104 Saab 9-5 Audio System Song title, artist name, etc. If a disc has been recorded with ID3 data (version 1 & 2), the song title, artist name, album title and MP3 folder name can be shown in the display. 1 Press the i button. 2 Press the pushbutton under the desired menu option. The song title, artist name, album title or MP3 folder name appears in the display. 3 Press the pushbutton under the arrow symbol to return to the previous menu.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 105 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Saab 9-5 Audio System General functions WARNING Adjustments should be made when the car is stationary so that attention to traffic is not reduced, increasing the likelihood of an accident. Setting time and date Cars without CD changer 1 Press the Clock button. 2 Press the pushbutton under the menu option you wish to change. 3 Press the pushbutton again to increase time or date one increment at a time.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 106 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 106 Saab 9-5 Audio System Speed dependent volume compensation As vehicle speed increases, ambient noise also increases. If you do not wish to continually adjust the volume, the audio system can automatically adjust volume based on an increase or decrease in vehicle speed. Select one of four settings: • • • • O ff(no compensation) Low (low compensation) M ed (medium compensation) H igh (maximum compensation) 1 Press the MENU button.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 107 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Saab 9-5 Audio System Sound system The sound system is called harman/kardon® Sound System. Loudness is controlled automatically by the audio system, boosting the highest and lowest frequency ranges to enhance the sound image when the volume is set to a low level. Sound reproduction is therefore excellent whatever the volume setting. The 9-5 SportCombi has 8 speakers as there is only one subwoofer in the luggage compartment.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 108 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 108 Saab 9-5 Audio System Technical data Tone controls Bass_____________ ±8 dB at 100 Hz Treble ____________ ±8 dB at 16 kHz Power output harman/kardon® Sound System __ 200 W 150 W at 1% THD and 13.5 V Radio module Radio system ______ PLL frequency synthesizer tuner. Number of presets FM/AM/XMTM 3 _ 6 x 6 Frequency range FM ___________ 87.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 109 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Saab 9-5 Audio System 109 Antennas The audio system has two antennas incorporated in the rear window: one for FM and one for AM. NOTICE Refrain from placing hard or sharp objects on the rear parcel shelf, to avoid damaging the antenna leads. IB4471 • Roof loads can negatively affect telecommunication, GPS reception and the performance of the XMTM system 3.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 110 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 110 Saab 9-5 Audio System AM IB388 IB4472 IB4496 FM Shadow effect Cross modulation Radio waves, FM/AM 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. If the radio is tuned to a weak transmitter in the vicinity of a stronger one, the car’s antennas will receive signals from both.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 111 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M IB4474 IB4473 Saab 9-5 Audio System Sources of FM interference Sources of AM interference Interference to FM reception can be caused by the electrical systems in other vehicles, particularly if the signal from the transmitter is weak. AM reception is prone to interference, e.g. from electrical systems in other vehicles, high-tension power lines and lightning.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 112 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 112 Saab 9-5 Audio System Error codes Security lock WARNING NOTICE Proceed with care if rectifying a fault. If in doubt, contact a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. The audio system has a built-in diagnostics function. If a fault is detected, a error code is generated to help workshop technicians to diagnose the fault. Below are the codes for some faults that you might be able to rectify yourself.
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95_U S_M 07.book Page 114 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 114 Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel unless the car is stationary. IB3869 Fore-and-aft and tilt adjustment of the steering wheel is possible. Pull down the lever fully until you hear a click. Move the steering wheel to the desired position and then raise the lever. The lever should lock with a click. Make sure that the lever is fully locked before driving off.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 115 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Interior equipment and trunk 115 Electric windows WARNING • The person operating the electric windows is responsible for ensuring that no one, especially children, has their head, hands or fingers in the window openings, before raising the windows. Raising the windows could otherwise cause serious or fatal injuries. • Do not extend your arm, head etc. out of an open window while driving.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 116 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Interior equipment and trunk IB445 116 Switch for rear side window Child safety: rear windows (ON/OFF) Rearview mirrors 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 windows can be operated by the switch on each rear door. The switch’s back lighting will be activated.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 117 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 117 IB568 Interior equipment and trunk Adjusting the door mirrors Door mirror folded in 1 Select mirror 2 Use touch pad to adjust mirror The adjusting switch is on the driver’s door. If the car is equipped with a programmable driver’s seat, the settings of the door mirrors can also be stored in the preset buttons for the seat (see page 20). The door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 118 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 118 Interior equipment and trunk Interior rearview auto-dimming mirror with garage door opener, and digital compass 3 WARNING Rearview mirror 1 Day position 2 Night position Rearview mirror The rearview mirror has day/night positions that can be selected by means of a knob beneath the mirror. Adjust the mirror in day position. Make sure that people and objects are out of the way of a moving door or gate to prevent potential harm or damage.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 119 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Interior equipment and trunk Preparations for first-time programming Before programming the garage opener for the first time, you must delete any factory codes. Press and hold the two outer buttons until the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds. The garage opener is now in the train (or learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with "Programming" - step 2.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 120 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 120 Interior equipment and trunk Gate Operator / Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to "time-out" (or quit) after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for the garage opener to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to "time-out" in the same manner.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 121 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Interior equipment and trunk Opening a garage door To operate, simply press and release the programmed button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 122 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 122 Interior equipment and trunk Compass The compass is integrated in the rearview mirror. The compass bearing is displayed in the top right-hand corner of the mirror and is updated every other second. The compass displays the car’s direction of travel: N, NE, E, etc. Switch the compass display on and off by pressing button 5 for 3 seconds.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 123 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Interior equipment and trunk 123 Moonroof 3 WARNING • The person operating the electric moonroof is responsible for ensuring that no one, especially children, has their head, hands or fingers in the opening, before closing the moonroof. Operating the moonroof could otherwise cause serious or fatal injuries. • Do not extend your arm, head etc. out of an open moonroof while driving.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 124 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 124 Interior equipment and trunk 1 2 Manual operation of moonroof Emergency operation of moonroof In an emergency (e.g. if there is an electrical failure) the moonroof can be operated by a screwdriver. Remove the cover at the front of the moonroof opening, insert a screwdriver in the groove, and rotate. Rotate counterclockwise to close moonroof.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 125 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Interior equipment and trunk 125 Luggage-compartment lighting The luggage-compartment lighting comes on automatically when the trunk is opened and goes out when the trunk is closed. The lighting will also be switched off automatically after 20 minutes if the trunk has been left open. 2 IB358 1 IB1180 1 1 Reading lights 2 Dome light There is also a light in the sun visors. The light comes on when the cover over the vanity mirror is opened.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 126 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Interior equipment and trunk Power Outlet 3 WARNING The maximum combined load for the two power outlets is 240 W (20 A). You can use the electrical socket to charge a mobile phone, for example. Glove compartment WARNING The glove compartment must be closed while travelling. An open glove compartment door could cause leg injuries in the event of a crash. The glove compartment can be cooled by the air conditioning (ACC) system.
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95_U S_M 07.book Page 128 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 128 Interior equipment and trunk WARNING 1 • The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china, glass or hard plastic as these can cause injury in the event of a crash. 2 Cup holder in fascia 1 Press symbol to open 2 Lift bottom to close • Avoid spillage, particularly of hot drinks. • Avoid putting oversized cups in the cup holder. IB444 IB1153 • Use only for paper cups or aluminium cans.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 129 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 129 Interior equipment and trunk Trunk WARNING Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan The rear seat is split and the two sections can be folded independently. Folding down of the rear seat is easier if the front seats are not all the way back, and the rear head restraints are folded down. 1 Raise the rear seat cushions by pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest. 2 Tip the seat cushion forward.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 130 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Interior equipment and trunk 130 WARNING • Never overload the cargo net 3. If the elastic breaks this may cause personal injury. Do not use a cargo net that shows signs of wear. • Secure heavy and bulky items using the tie down points provided in the trunk. This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash (see page 131).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 131 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 131 Interior equipment and trunk A trunk pass-through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. Items should not weigh more than 33 lbs. (15 kg) nor be more than 2 yards (2 metres) in length. See the label on the hatch. 1 Fold down the armrest. 2 Raise the hatch by lifting the handle. Before loading or unloading long items, switch off the engine and apply the parkingbrake.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 132 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Interior equipment and trunk 132 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi Both the narrow and wide sections of the rear seat can be folded separately. Folding is facilitated if the front seats are not located too far back. The wide section cannot be folded separately if a cargo net (accessory) is mounted on the rear of the backrest. IB1211 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the down position. For height adjustment refer to page 21.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 133 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 133 Interior equipment and trunk Parcel shelf, 9-5 SportCombi WARNING • Do not travel in the back seat without ensuring that the head restraint is set at a suitable height for the seats to be occupied. • Never allow anyone to sit on a folded backrest. • Always be aware of the risk of pinching when handling moving parts of the seating. • Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 134 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Interior equipment and trunk 134 Folding the narrow section of the backrest NOTICE The safety belts for the outer seating positions should be put in their respective belt clips near the back rest to prevent them being pinched when the rear seat is raised to the upright position, see illustration page 132. IB3128 The folding is facilitated if the front seat is not too far back. 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the down position.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 135 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Interior equipment and trunk Load anchoring WARNING • Put heavy loads as low down and as far forward as possible in the luggage compartment, i.e. against the back of the rear seat. • Never overload the cargo net 3. If the elastic breaks this may cause personal injury. Do not use a cargo net that shows signs of wear. • Never stack cargo so high that any part of the cargo lies above the edge of the backrest, if a cargo guard 3 is not being used.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 136 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Cargo tie down eye 3 mounted on the longitudinal rails 3 On the floor of the luggage compartment there may be two longitudinal aluminium rails (CargoTracks™) where accessory cargo tie down eye can be mounted. Fitting a lashing eye: 1 Hold it between your forefinger and middle finger with the ring up. 2 Press down the spring center section with your thumb.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 137 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Interior equipment and trunk 137 Cargo net 3 IB1217 The cargo in the luggage compartment must be anchored properly, even if the cargo net is correctly in position. The only purpose of the net is to prevent light objects from being thrown about in the cabin during heavy braking or in the event of a crash. IB1218 WARNING Install the net behind the rear seat backrest.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 138 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 138 Interior equipment and trunk Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside. Storage tray 3 under luggage compartment floor, 9-5 SportCombi Secure the luggage compartment floor in the open position using the hook on the underside of the floor.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 139 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving 139 IB3878 Starting and driving 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 140 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 140 Starting and driving ON position ST LOC K OFF O N IB1120 LOCK position Ignition switch The combined ignition switch and gear-lever lock is located in the center console between the front seats. The ignition key can only be removed when reverse is engaged (automatic transmission: selector in ”P” position). The key fits all the locks on the car.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 141 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving If the car does not start NOTICE Take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. If dirt or liquid gets into it, the switch may not operate properly. WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key. If the text ”Key not accepted. Contact service.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 142 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 142 Starting and driving • The tail pipe of the exhaust system can become very hot during driving. Bear this in mind when loading and unloading the car. • Do not rest or sleep in the car when parked with the engine running. There is a risk of depressing the accelerator which could lead to engine damage. There is also the risk that exhaust gases may enter the cabin.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 143 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving 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 (excessively rich fuel-air mixture). Now start the engine in the normal way – do not touch the accelerator. If the engine stalls immediately after starting (e.g.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 144 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 144 Starting and driving Important considerations for driving The engine-management system in the Saab 9-5 is called Saab Trionic T7. The system manages the ignition, fuel injection and turbo boost pressure. The Trionic T7 system developed by Saab is an intelligent engine-management system designed to achieve optimum drivability under differing driving conditions.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 145 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving Important considerations with catalytic converters • Never park the car on dry grass or other combustible material. The catalytic converter 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 146 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 146 Starting and driving Refueling WARNING If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. Gasoline fumes are highly explosive.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 147 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving 147 Refueling NOTICE WARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. 1 Switch off the engine. 2 Open the filler cap, located in the right-hand rear fender.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 148 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 148 Starting and driving Filling a portable fuel container WARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: • Dispense gasoline only into approved containers.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 149 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. You should not have to add anything to your fuel.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 150 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 150 Starting and driving Engine Break-In Period Pistons, bores and bearings need time to obtain uniform, wear-resistant surfaces. If a new engine is driven too hard, this gradual process of bedding-in will not be possible and the life of the engine will be shortened. During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), do not exceed 5,000 rpm.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 151 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving 151 Automatic transmission 3 1 3 5 WARNING IB471 2 4 R NOTICE When the reverse gear is to be engaged the car must be at a standstill with the accelerator fully released. Lift the reverse lock-out collar and push the gear lever firmly to the right in neutral before easing it into reverse. Towing Towing of cars with manual transmission, see page 183.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 152 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 152 Starting and driving Three modes for the automatic transmission can be selected: Normal, Manual and Sport. Normal mode The Normal mode, which provides the best fuel economy, is the default setting when the engine is started. IB3853 Manual mode (Sentronic): see page 156. Selector-lever indicator on main instrument panel When the car is stationary, the engine must be at idling speed when the selector lever is moved.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 153 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving Lock-up function Park Brake Shift Lock The automatic transmission has a lock-up function, which can render the torque converter inoperative in 3rd, 4th and 5th gears, thus reducing the engine speed and fuel consumption. When the lock-up function comes into operation, it may give the impression of an overdrive being engaged. The transmission has a security function known as Park Brake Shift Lock.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 154 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 154 Starting and driving Automatic transmission 3, fault indicator If ”Automatic transmission 3, fault indicator” lightappears on the main instrument panel, the system has detected a fault in the automatic transmission or its control module (see page 62). This also means that the Limp-home mode has been selected, to guard against further damage being done to the transmission.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 155 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving Driving on hilly roads with a heavy load The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained, for example, when driving with a trailer on hilly roads. To avoid the transmission fluid overheating, always drive in Normal mode. The adaptive gear change patterns are then active. High air temperatures or a faulty oil cooler can also cause the transmission fluid to overheat. Overheating reduces the service life of the fluid.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 156 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 156 Starting and driving Move the selector lever to the M position. Select a higher gear by pushing the right-hand paddle on the steering wheel. Select a lower gear by pushing the left-hand paddle on the steering wheel. An example of when you may wish to make manual gear changes is when overtaking, to enable you to remain in a low gear for an extended period of time.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 157 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 158 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 158 Starting and driving If you move the selector lever from D to L, down shifts will follow a set pattern to avoid damaging the engine or transmission. Manual gear-changing is not recommended on slippery roads. If one of the drive wheels spins excessively, the engine torque will be reduced to avoid damaging the transmission.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 159 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving Cruise control When you release the accelerator, the system will revert to the preset speed. To cancel temporarily WARNING Move the control stalk to CANCEL (spring-loaded position before OFF position). This will disengage the system but the preset speed will be retained in the system memory. (The memory is deleted when the engine is switched off.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 160 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 160 Starting and driving To reduce the preset speed Disengaging the system The cruise control system will always disengage 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).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 161 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving ABS brakes WARNING • 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 surface or in salty slush. In such conditions, 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 162 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving Braking with ABS brakes. When the system is operating, the brake pedal will pulsate gently and the system will make a ticking noise. Do not release the brake pedal before the car has come to a halt or the danger has passed! If the road is slippery, the ABS system will operate even when only light pressure is applied to the pedal.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 163 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving WARNING When driving normally, the ESP® system will help to improve the stability of the car. This does not mean that car can be driven faster. The same care and prudence as normally applied should be displayed on cornering and when driving on slippery roads. The system employs both the antilock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 164 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving The ESP® indicator light Turning the ESP® system off The indicator light on the main instrument comes on for a short period of time when the ESP® system is operative. The system can be turned off manually with Operation of the ESP® system indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and the road, and that extra care should be taken by the driver.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 165 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving Parking brake Parking WARNING WARNING • Do not leave children or pets unattended in the car. In warm, sunny weather, the temperature inside the car can reach 160–180°F (70–80°C). IB360 • Always apply the parking brake when you park the car. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key. • Do not use the parking brake while driving.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 166 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 166 Starting and driving NOTICE • Do not leave small objects such as CDs, sunglasses and coins visible. • If possible, park in a well-lit, conspicuous parking space. • Thieves strike whenever and wherever they are given the opportunity. Parking on a hill When parking on a steep hill, turn the front wheels so that they will be blocked by the curb if the car should move.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 167 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving Long-term parking If the car is not going to be used for some time, e.g. 3–4 months, the following steps are recommended: • Run the engine to normal temperature before long-term parking. • Drain the washer-fluid reservoir and hoses. • Wash and wax the car. Clean the rubber seals on the hood, luggage compartment lid and doors, and lubricate them with glycerol (glycerin).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 168 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 168 Starting and driving Saab Parking Assistance 3 WARNING • Bear in mind that small and/or narrow objects cannot always be detected by the system. The parking aid system facilitates parking and reversing. There are four sensors in the rear bumper that detect objects up to 6 feet (1.8 metres) behind the car. IB1300 • Saab Parking Assistance can facilitate reversing at low speeds, such as when reverse parking.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 169 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving NOTICE Reverse slowly so that you have time to stop the car when the continuous tone is heard at approx. 12 in. (30 cm). When an object is approximately 3 feet (90 cm) from the car, the sound pulses change character markedly. A distance of about 3 feet (90 cm) is suitable if you wish to load or unload the luggage compartment. If the distance between an object and the corner sensors does not change for three seconds, e.g.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 170 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving Economical motoring Factors affecting fuel consumption Fuel consumption is greatly affected by the general driving conditions, the way in which the car is driven and at what speeds, the weather, the state of the road, the condition of the car, etc. Breaking-in Fuel consumption may be somewhat higher during the break-in period (the first 3,000– 4,000 miles (5,000–7,000 km) than stated.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 171 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving Driving technique • To obtain the best running economy, not only regarding fuel consumption but general wear also, regular service is required. • High speed, unnecessary acceleration, heavy braking and much low gear work all gives rise to higher fuel consumption. • Frequent gear changing in traffic, starting in cold weather, the use of studded tires and roof racks, and towing a trailer all increase fuel consumption.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 172 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 172 Starting and driving Engine block heater 3 The following are just some of the benefits to the car and the environment of using an engine block heater: • Lower fuel consumption. • Exhaust emissions substantially reduced over short runs. • Reduced wear on the engine. • Inside of car warms up faster. The engine heater is effective at outside temperatures up to 58–68°F (+15–20°C).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 173 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 174 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 174 Starting and driving 2 Wait until the needle has dropped back to indicate normal temperature (roughly midway, in the white zone) before stopping the engine. If the coolant needs topping up, unscrew the cap on expansion tank carefully. Top up, as necessary, ideally with a 50/50 mixture of Saab-approved coolant and water. If only water is available, use that, but remember to have the coolant mixture checked as soon as possible.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 175 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving Trailer weight Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients, with a view to comfort and drivability for manual and automatic cars, are shown on the drawing. Make sure you are familiar with the law regarding speed limits for towing, maximum trailer weights, trailer-braking requirements, and also any special driving-license provisions (see also page 259).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 176 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 176 Starting and driving When negotiating long hills, bear the following important considerations in mind: • Use Normal mode when driving with a caravan 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 instrument panel.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 177 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving Recommendations for cars with manual gearbox Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instrument panel. The following steps are taken in order as the temperature of the engine increases: • A/C compressor is switched off. • engine torque is reduced. When continuing your journey, select a gear in which the engine speed is about 3,000 rpm until the incline eases.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 178 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 178 Starting and driving The weight distribution on the trailer makes a lot of difference to the handling properties of the car and trailer combination. As regards single-axle trailers, whenever possible, concentrate the load over the wheels and keep it as low as possible. The trailer should be loaded so that the maximum load on the towbar ball is 5 % to 7 % of the trailer weight with a maximum permissible tongue weight of 110–165 lbs. (50–75 kg).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 179 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving 179 Driving with a roof rack load • 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 258). Strong, sturdy roof carriers 3 designed specially for the car are available from your Saab dealer. Always secure the roof load safely.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 180 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving Fitting the roof carriers 3, 9-5 SportCombi with roof rails 1 Clean the car’s roof rails. 2 Check the markings on the cross members to see which is the front and which is the rear roof carrier. 3 Place the cross members on the roof rails, on their respective sides of the center supports. The cross members must not be placed beyond the front or rear joint on the rail.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 181 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving Driving at night Driving with a load Bear in mind the following points when driving at night: The driving characteristics of the car are affected by the way it is loaded. • Nighttime driving requires your full concentration. • Do not rush. Count on your journey taking slightly longer. • The number of drivers under the influence of drugs is likely to be greater at night than during the day.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 182 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 182 Starting and driving Tires WARNING Check the tire pressure at least once a month and before long journeys. Underinflation can result in: • Punctures • Separation of the tire and tread • Damage to the sidewalls • Damage to the rims on poor roads • Poor handling characteristics • Premature tire wear • Increased fuel consumption. The tire pressure should match the current load and speed of the car; for cars sold in U.S.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 183 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving Driving with a spare wheel fitted Driving in deep water See page 235. NOTICE Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open Do not drive in water deeper than 12 inches (30 cm) and do not drive faster than 3–4 mph. Water can otherwise be sucked into the engine. The engine will be seriously damaged if water enters the intake system.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 184 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 184 Starting and driving Front towing eye WARNING • Make sure that the towing eye at the front is screwed in tightly. NOTICE • Do not drive the car with the front towing eye in position. If it catches the curb, for example, the engine subframe could be damaged. • Refit the plastic plug in the hole when the towing eye has been removed, to keep dirt and moisture out of the threads. Front towing eye The front towing eye is stored with the spare wheel.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 185 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving Towing the car 185 Transporting the car NOTICE NOTICE • Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck. If a car with a sport (lowered) chassis is transported, for example on a flat bed truck, take extra care not to damage the spoiler and/or underbody. Gear lever in neutral (in cars with automatic transmission: selector lever at N (neutral)) Turn on the parking lights.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 186 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 186 Starting and driving Jump starting To jump start your vehicle: 1 Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. WARNING If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Saab. Follow the steps below to do it safely. NOTICE If the other system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 187 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Starting and driving NOTICE WARNING If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 4 Open the hood and locate the battery. Find the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals on the battery. WARNING 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 188 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 188 Starting and driving WARNING 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 vehicle with the discharged battery. 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the discharged battery, but not near engine parts that move.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 189 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information 189 IB3888 Car care and technical information 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 190 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 190 Car care and technical information WARNING Never hold your fingers between the hood and safety catch if lowering but not closing the hood. Check that the hood is now closed securely. Hood release handle IB3890 The hood release handle is located underneath 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.
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95_U S_M 07.book Page 192 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 192 Car care and technical information 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 identified on a label affixed to the left front inner fender.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 193 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information 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 turbocharger boost pressure control into one system.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 194 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 194 Car care and technical information Engine NOTICE • Do not operate the engine with a low oil level. IB601 The 2.3-liter model is a transverse, 4-cylinder in-line engine with twin overhead camshafts 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 195 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information Manual transmission Check and top up the fluid in accordance with the service program. Automatic transmission Check and top up the fluid in accordance with the service program. Coolant WARNING • 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 196 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 196 Car care and technical information The cooling system is charged at the factory with coolant containing a 45 % concentration of a combined antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor. A weaker mixture will result in reduced anticorrosion protection. For protection against freezing in very cold weather, a stronger concentration will be needed. A 60 % concentration of antifreeze will provide protection at temperatures down to –58°F (–50°C).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 197 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information Brake pad wear indicators IB1188 Use only new brake fluid from a sealed container. 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 198 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 198 Car care and technical information Power steering fluid Air filter WARNING WARNING • For Service and Repair, parts equivalent to those used by Saab should be used. • Power steering fluid on hot engine components constitutes a fire risk. • Be aware that some non standard replacement parts may put you in an unsafe condition, even if they might fit.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 199 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information 199 Battery NOTICE WARNING • Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. IB3129 • Work on the battery may entail an explosion hazard, since the battery gives off hydrogen which forms an explosive mixture with the oxygen in the air. For this reason, always avoid sparks or open flames when working near the battery.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 200 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 200 Car care and technical information Charging/replacing the battery NOTICE Connect the positive lead to the positive (+) battery terminal (red), and the negative lead to a good ground point, e.g. the lifting lug at the front of the engine. To remove the battery, always disconnect the negative (black) lead first and reconnect it last when fitting the new battery. The battery size must comply with DIN 53735 MFI 230/2.16.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 201 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information Drive belts WARNING IB929 • Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine is running. • Always stop the engine before inspecting drive belt. • The radiator fan is electric and can start even when the engine is switched off. Routing of the drive belt NOTICE Serious damage can be done to the car’s electrical system if an alternator lead is disconnected while the engine is running.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 202 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 202 Car care and technical information Wipers and washers 1 2 IB506 Check and clean all wiper blades regularly. If poor wiper performance is experienced, clean the windshield with a quality glass cleaner.This is particularly important if the car has been through an automatic car wash, as these sometimes leave a wax coating on the windshield. If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory, fit new blades.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 203 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information 203 Washers Washer-fluid filler cap IB1783 IB1784 The washer-fluid reservoir holds 6.4 quarts (6 liters). When "Washer fluid level low. Refill." comes up on the SID, the reservoir is down to about 1 quart (1 liter) of fluid. Add at least 50 % of washer- fluid to water to prevent freezing and for effective cleaning. WARNING Take care not to spill washer fluid concentrate onto hot surfaces.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 204 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 204 Car care and technical information Changing bulbs WARNING Before changing a bulb in the engine bay, switch off the engine to avoid danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts. The radiator fan can start up even when the engine is switched off. Xenon headlights 3 are high voltage and must therefore be changed at a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab workshop.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 205 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Headlight bulb for high beam (Halogen) On cars equipped with Xenon lamps the Halogen lamps are used only for high beam flasher if the daytime running lights are deactivated and the headlight switch is in the off position (otherwise Xenon lamp is utilized): 1 Remove the cover from the back of the lamp unit. To improve accessibility to the right-hand side, hold back the induction air hose.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 206 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information 206 Low beam bulb 3 IB3896 On certain variants the low beam bulb is fitted in the same way as the high beam bulb, without spring clips, see previous page. Headlight bulb for low beam (Halogen) Contact an authorized Saab workshop if a Xenon headlight requires replacement IB3898 1 Take off the cover from the back of the lamp unit.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 207 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information 207 Front direction indicator Parking-light bulb Parking-light bulb The parking light bulb is situated in the lower edge of the lamp housing. The bulb holder has been extended to facilitate replacement. 1 Pull the extended bulb holder straight out. 2 Change the bulb. 3 Make sure that the O-ring is correctly positioned so as to seal against the lamp housing.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 208 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information 3 1 1 1 5 The bulbs for the lamps in the rear light cluster are accessed from the luggage compartment. 1 Lower the flap (secured with catches). 2 Squeeze the plastic lugs and remove the bulb holder. 3 The bulb has a bayonet fitting. Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise. 4 Change the bulb.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 209 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information 209 Trunk lid light and taillights, 9-5 Sedan IB518 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 screwdriver handle, push in the button in the center of the studs. 3 Remove the studs.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 210 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 210 Car care and technical information High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 Sedan The bulbs can be accessed after the panel in the rear headlining has been removed. 2 3 3 2 IB3911 1 IB519 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 211 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M IB3913 IB3912 Car care and technical information Reassembly: 3 Remove the two screws securing the light cluster to the body. 4 Pull the light cluster rearwards and angle it outwards (it is seated quite firmly). 5 Release the fastener from the body. Reinsert the fastener into the groove in the light cluster. Press in the fastener until you hear a click. 6 Take out the bulb holder. 7 Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise. 8 Change the bulb.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 212 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 212 Car care and technical information Reassembly: 1 Place the two ”hinges” in the recess in the tailgate. 2 Then push the ”hinges” into the recess and close the cover. 3 Turn the lock a quarter turn. IB3915 1 Turn the lock a quarter turn (90°) with a screwdriver or the ignition key. 2 Open and remove the cover. 3 Remove the bulb holder by pressing the plastic lug to the side. 4 Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise. 5 Change the bulb.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 213 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M License-plate light Side direction indicators The lens is not screwed in place. It is held in place with snaps. 1 Slide the lamp fitting forward and pull out the back. 2 Remove the bulb. 3 Change the bulb. On refitting, make sure that the spring in the lamp fitting engages the edge of the opening in the body panel. 1 One of the short sides of the lens contains a recess for a small screwdriver. Insert a screwdriver and prise out the lens.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 214 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Dome light, front 1 Ease the leading edge of the glass out of the overhead panel. 2 Release one of the contacts and remove the bulb. 3 Fit the new bulb. IB524 IB525 Car care and technical information IB523 214 Dome light, rear 1 Remove the entire overhead panel: ease out the trailing end first, and then both front edges. 2 Fit the new bulb.
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95_U S_M 07.book Page 216 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 216 Car care and technical information Fuses • Always consult a workshop before modifying or adding any electrical equipment. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Failure to do so can result in the electrical system being damaged. • Never replace a fuse with one having a higher/lower rating than specified (see page 218). The color of the fuse indicates its amperage.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 217 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information NOTICE If a Maxi fuse blows, it means that there is a major fault in the electrical system. Have the car checked without delay by a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 218 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information 6B AB C 1 2 3 4 16B 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Trailer lights 10 Automatic transmission C 1 15 Trunk lighting; trunk lock; door lighting; parking assistant 3; SID 9 15 Audio System; CD changer 3 10 15 Heating, rear seat 3; moonroof 3, remote control receiver 11 30 Electrically adjusted passenger seat 3 7.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 219 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 219 27 7,5 Driver seat memory 3; mirrors memory 3; moonroof 3; parking assistant 3; seatbelt reminder; ACC 10 A B C1 C2 Engine-management system; SID; main instrument 28 7.5 Airbag 29 7.5 ABS/ESP® 30 7.5 Starter motor; transmission control module (cars with automatic transmission) 31 7.5 Cruise control 3; water valve; fog lights, front 3; rain sensor 3 32 – 33 7.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 220 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information – Starter relay L1 Limp-home function L2 – 3 2 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 5 1 2 17 3 6 9 12 4 7 10 13 16 5 8 11 14 17 15 IB1797 J K 220 Fuse box under hood Fuses # Amp Function 1 40 Radiator fan, high speed 2 40 ABS/ESP® 3 30 ABS/ESP® 4 7.
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95_U S_M 07.book Page 222 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 222 Car care and technical information Tires Inflation - Tire Pressure Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet for details. WARNING Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. • Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 223 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information High speed operation WARNING Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed. Some high-speed rated tires require inflation pressure adjustment for high speed operation.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 224 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information Flat spotting When It Is Time for New Tires All tires get hot, especially on long journeys or when the car is driven hard. After the car has been parked with hot tires and the tires have cooled down, a flat spot can form 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 225 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information 225 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. Before changing to wheels/tires of another size, we recommend that you contact an authorized Saab workshop regarding acceptable options.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 226 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 226 Car care and technical information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 227 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 228 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 228 Car care and technical information Tire Chains WARNING If your vehicle has 225/45 R17 alt. 235/45 R17 size tires, don’t use tire chains, there’s not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 229 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into it´s sidewall. Tire size: The tire size ia a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire´s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. Department of Transportation (DOT): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 230 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 230 Car care and technical information Aspect ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is “55”, as shown in item “C” of the illustration, it would mean that the tire´s sidewall is 55% as high as it is wide. Belt Rating: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 231 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information Loading Your Vehicle This label can only be found on vehicles sold in the U.S. Vehicles sold in Canada have the tire information label in the glovebox, see page 268. This is an example of what your vehicle´s Tire-Loading Information/Certification label might look like. It is located on the B-pillar and shows how much weight your vehicle may properly carry.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 232 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 232 Car care and technical information Maximum Load rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight; and production options weight. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 233 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle´s label. 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 234 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 234 Car care and technical information Tire date code the spare-wheel well under the luggagecompartment floor. Have the standard tire repaired and refitted as soon as possible. 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 particularly true on winter tires. Tires now have a date-code marking for the year of manufacture.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 235 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information WARNING • Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) as the tire can overheat and adversely affect the handling of the car. • Tire pressure: refer to page 267. • The spare wheel or punctured tire must be stowed under the trunk floor, and secured in place with the retaining nut.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 236 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 236 Car care and technical information Changing a wheel WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 237 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M IB1130 Jacking points for a floor jack To jack up the car, apply the jack to one of the special jacking points under the sills. If a floor jack is used, it can be applied to the standard jacking points used by the dealer. A floor jack can lift both front wheels or both rear wheels off the ground simultaneously.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 238 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M IB2428 Car care and technical information IB4529 238 Removing the plastic wheel bolt caps 5 Clean any rust or dirt from the contact surfaces between the wheel and brake disc. Do not wipe away the grease in the hub. 6 Fit the wheel and screw in the bolts in the sequence shown (opposite pairs) - see page 239. Tighten the bolts enough for the bolts and wheel to be seated correctly.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 239 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information 239 Safety belts WARNING IB539 IB1800 If the car is involved in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected by a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Tightening sequence, wheel bolts Removing the wheel cover Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 240 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 240 Car care and technical information Upholstery and trim To remove lint or hairs from the seat upholstery 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 241 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information Washing the car Wash your car frequently. To facilitate cleaning, a suitable detergent can be added to the water, which should be lukewarm. Saab offers a full line of car care products, including car wash, for the care of your vehicle. See your dealer for available products or visit www.saabcatalog.com (U.S. residents only).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 242 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 242 Car care and technical information Waxing and polishing Touching up the paint Other than in exceptional cases, do not use abrasive polishes containing a cutting agent on a new car. Always wash the car thoroughly before waxing or polishing. Damaged paintwork should be treated as soon as it is discovered: the longer it is left, the greater the risk of corrosion.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 243 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information Air conditioning (ACC) Two-coat enamel WARNING • All repairs and adjustments on the A/C system must be carried out by a workshop authorized for this kind of work. IB1334 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 244 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 244 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 yourself. If the fault persists, however, have the system checked by a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 245 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information Anti-corrosion treatment The entire car is corrosion-protected at the factory in different stages by an electrolytic immersion coating and a PVC-based protective coating to protect against corrosion caused by stones flung up by the wheels. A thin penetrating anti-rust oil is also applied in cavities and body members.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 246 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 246 Car care and technical information 2 Clean the underside of the car during the winter. Use high pressure water to clean the car’s underside (floor panels, wheel wells) at least at mid- winter and in the spring. 3 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or damage, and arrange for needed repairs promptly. After washing or after heavy rain, check for leaks. When washing the car inspect body surfaces for paint damage.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 247 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials Information on the scrapping and recycling of car materials is available on www.saab.com. Headlight aiming WARNING 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 248 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information • The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlight aiming is being done. • The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud attached to it. • Tires should be inflated to the prescribed pressure. • Close all doors. • Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension. Headlight aiming is done with the vehicle low beam lamps.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 249 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Car care and technical information 249 5 Turn on the low beam headlights and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent (although not directly on the lens) in front of the headlight not being aimed. This should allow the beam cut-off of the headlight being aimed to be seen on the flat surface. IB1951 Do not cover a headlight directly on the lens to improve beam cut-off when aiming.
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95_U S_M 07.book Page 251 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Customer Assistance and Information 251 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule _ Owner assistance _____ Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) _____________ Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government _________ Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders __________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 252 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 252 Customer Assistance and Information 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 systems 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.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 253 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Customer Assistance and Information Service record retention Service costs It is the owner´s responsibility to retain service records. If possible, you should keep copies of all shop work orders for all service and repairs, whenever performed. As indicated in the new car and emission control system warranties, it is important to document that all necessary maintenance has been done. Dealer pricing practices and labor for service work vary.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 254 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 254 Customer Assistance and Information Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada) Two change of address cards are provided at the end of the Warranty and Service Record Booklet. Knowing your current address allows Saab to contact you in the event of a recall or service campaign. Please help us keep our records up to date for your own peace of mind.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 255 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Customer Assistance and Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
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95_U S_M 07.book Page 257 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Specifications 257 IB3918 Specifications 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
95_U S_M 07.book Page 258 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 258 Specifications General Overall length, including bumpers: 9-5 Sedan_______________________ 190.4 in (4836 mm) 9-5 SportCombi __________________ 190.6 in (4841 mm) Overall width, including door mirrors ____ 80.4 in (2042 mm) Maximum height: 9-5 Sedan_______________________ 9-5 SportCombi __________________ 57.3 in (1454 mm) 57.7 in (1465 mm) Wheelbase _______________________ 106.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 259 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Specifications Luggage compartment Volume (SAE): 9-5 Sedan_______________________ 9-5 SportCombi, rear seat upright ____ 9-5 SportCombi, rear seat folded _____ Luggage compartment, length, 9-5 Sedan: Rear seat upright _________________ Rear seat folded down _____________ Luggage compartment, length, 9-5 SportCombi: Rear seat upright _________________ Rear seat folded __________________ 259 Trailer: 15.9 cu.ft. (450 litres) 31.4 cu. ft.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 260 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 260 Specifications Engine 4-cylinder ________________________ Fuel Four cylinders, twin overhead camshafts, 16 valves and two balancer shafts. Fuel-tank capacity ____________ 18.0 gal. (68 litres) For optimum performance Saab recommends:_________________ • AON 93* Cylinder bores _____________________ 3.54 in (90 mm) * If AON 90 is used some decrease in engine power can occur. Stroke ___________________________ 3.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 261 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Specifications Engine oil To meet demands in Saab's extended service intervals all engines are filled with specially designed synthetic factory fill oils. Long service intervals, fuel economy and environmental issues are the base for our choice of oil. By using oils approved by Saab you minimise the tendencies for oil sludge build, by that protecting the engine from harmful, wear increasing, deposits.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 262 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 262 Specifications Engine variants When to change engine oil Your vehicle will display when it is time for servicing on the SID, based on the mileage and time since the last service. For this service system to work it is of outmost importance that the right engine oil is used. When the message for service is displayed you need to have the required service done as soon as possible.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 263 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Specifications Electrical system Drive belts Voltage __________________________ 12 V Engine variants Battery capacity ___________________ 70 Ah Starter motor ______________________ 1.4 kW Drive belt _________________________ 95.08 in (2415 mm) Outside length Alternator rating ____________________ 140 A/14 V Firing order _______________________ 1–3–4–2 2.3 Turbo _______________________ NGK PFR 6H-10 2.3T and 2.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 264 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 264 Specifications Manual gearbox Automatic transmission Type ____________________________ All-synchromesh 5-speed with final drive and differential Oil ______________________________ Saab MTF 0063 Oil capacity _______________________ 1.9 qts (1.8 litres) Oil volume (on changing) ____________ 1.6 qts (1.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 265 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Specifications Suspension 265 Brake system Front __________________________ Gas-filled Footbrake (ABS) ____________________ Hydraulic, dualcircuit brake system. Diagonally split circuit with vacuum servo unit. Disc brakes front and rear. EBD, see page 160.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 266 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 266 Specifications Wheels and tires Full size spare wheel: (recommended dimensions) Wheel___________________________ 6.5 x 16” 2.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 267 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Specifications 267 Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tires Tire size All season tires 215/55 R16 93 H 235/45 R17 94 V Load/speed mph (km/h) 1) Front kPa/psi Rear kPa/psi 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190) 4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190) 1–5 pers.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 268 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 268 Specifications Plates and labels 1 2 6 5 3 4 IB4528 When consulting your Saab dealer, it may be necessary to quote the car’s V.I.N., engine and gearbox numbers. 1 V.I.N. number, inside windshield. 2 V.I.N. label and certification label. 3 Gearbox number. 4 Engine number. 5 Canada: Label for tire pressure and color codes (trim and body). USA: color codes (trim and body) can be found on the V.I.N. label on the B-pillar.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 269 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M Specifications position: 1 | V.I.N.: Y | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 2 | S 3 | 3 4 | E 5 | H 6 | 4 7 | 9 8 | G 9 | 6 10 11 12 | | | 7 3 045842 | 6 = identification codes for certain chassis details 1 Region ___________ Y = Northern Europe 8 Engine variant _____ G = 2.3Turbo 2 Country __________ S = Sweden 3 Manufacturer _____ 3 = Saab Automobile AB 8 Engine variant _____ A = G= 2.3T 2.
95_U S_M 07.book Page 270 Friday,June 9,2006 8:58 A M 270 Specifications Several of the systems in your Saab car can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer for further information. Car alarm/central locking system: • The number of blinks when locking/ unlocking.
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