Main
Owners Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2007
Introduction
Instrument panel
Exterior
Interior
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Battery
Warning labels
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Examples of symbols that can be found in your car
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Safety
Safet y belts
Safety belt reminder
Correct position for safety belt
Correctly positioned safety belt
Front safety belts
Belt height adjustment
Press the red button to release the belt
To fasten the belt
Safety belt use during pregnancy
Safety belt pretensioners
Safety belt, rear seat
Safety belt, rear seat
Securing an item on the rear seat
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Seats
Height
Legroom adjustment
Backrest rake angle
Lumbar support 3
Memory drivers seat 3
Head restraint
Rear-seat head restraints
Child safety
Car safety tips
Protect children from getting trapped in the trunk of a car
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
Child tether anchorages, Saab 9-5 Sport- Combi
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan
Lockable latch plate
Locking the lap belt
Fitting the locking strap on the center arm- rest, Saab 9-5 Sedan (not needed on SportCombi).
Airbag
Inflated airbag (driver side)
Passenger airbag and drivers airbag both inflated
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Front passenger seat
Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. USA
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator, Canada
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Side airbags
AIRBAG warning light
Side airbag inflated
Side airbag components
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
AIRBAG servicing
Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners
Frequently asked questions on function of airbags
Do you still need to wear a
elt if air- bags are fitted?
How do I position the seat to leave room for the airbag to inflate?
When do the front airbags inflate?
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
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Security
Doors
Door handles
Central locking
Key / Remote control
Locking/unlocking the car
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Switch for operation of central locking
Key / Remote control
Locking/unlocking by key
Child safety locks
Child safety lock on rear doors Trunk lid switch
Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan
Trunk Release Handle
Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombi
Trunk Release Handle
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)
Reprogramming lock system functions
Changing the key battery
Grab handle
Car alarm
3 2
Remote control
Activating the car alarm
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)
Alarm signals
Panic-function
Overview of functions
Overview of LED signals and SID messages
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Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning lights
Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)
U.S. shown, Canada similar
Main instrument panel
Warning, oil pressure (engine oil)
Warning, charging Brake warning light
Parking brake warning light
Anti-lock brake warning WARNING
Headlight and parking light indicator
Airbag warning light
Indicator, fuel
Xenon headlight fault indicator 3
Indicator, cruise control Indicator, high beam Indicator, rear fog light
Indicator, open door Indicator, SPORT-mode automatic transmission 3
Automatic transmission 3, fault indicator
ESP system, indicator
ESP system, OFF-indica- tor
Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel
Instruments
Tachometer
Odometer and trip meter
Reset button
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Temperature gauge
Pressure gauge
Selector lever indication 3
Saab Information Display (SID)
SID, buttons and display
Outdoor temperature
Entering values for the functions
Resetting values
CHECK messages
NIGHT PANEL
Units and language versions
Selecting units and language
Switches
High/low beam
High beam flasher
Daytime running lights
Parking lights Headlights
Courtesy Headlight Feature
Rear fog light
Instrument illumination
Turn signal and lane change indicators
Instrument illumination
Turn signal and lane change indicators
Front fog lights 3
Hazard warning lights
Hazard warning lights
Reversing lights
Wipers and washers
Headlight washers 3
Rain sensing wipers 3The rain sensor automatically controls the
Control for setting wiper delay
Rear-window wiper (SportCombi) 3
Rear-window wiper
Automatic climate control (ACC)
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ACC panel
Panel vents
Panel vent
Temperature control
Air vent at rear side window
Functions
Air distribution
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Adaptation of ACC
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Calibration
Useful tips
Condensation water
Formation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditions
Heated front seats 3
Ventilated front seats 3
Heated rear seat cushion 3
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Saab 9-5 Audio System
Saab 9-5 Audio System 3
Safety first!
Steering wheel controls 3
Switching the audio system On/Off
The audio system will come on:
Auto EQ menu
ON/OFF control
The audio system will be switched off:
Radio
Selecting a radio station
Preset stations
Tuning a station
Storing presets
Radio Data System (RDS)
XMTM 3 Satellite Radio Service
96 Saab 9-5 Audio System
The XM Categories
XMTM 3 Radio Messages
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CD player
CD player menu
Random playback
Loading CDs
Removing CDs
Remove CD
Selecting and changing tracks
Selecting/changing CD
Random playback from all CDs
Selecting/changing CD
Rapid playing tracks
MP3 player
Activating the MP3 player
MP3 player
Loading MP3 discs
Removing MP3 discs
Selecting/changing MP3 folder
Rapid playing an MP3 file
Random playback of MP3 files
Random playback of MP3 files
Playback order
Portable player
AUX input 3
AUX input at the bottom right of the audio system
Connecting and activating a portable player
General functions
Setting time and date
Time and date display
Setting time and date
Speed dependent volume compensation
Speed dependent volume compensation
Sound system
Technical data
Antennas
Multipath propagation
Diversity antenna 3
AMFM
Shadow effect
Cross modulation
Radio waves, FM/AM
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Error codes
Security lock
Interior equipment and trunk
Steering wheel adjustment
Horn
To adjust the steering wheel
Electric windows
Child safety: rear windows (ON/OFF)
Rearview mirrors
Door mirrors
Switch for rear side window
Door mirror folded in
Button for angling passengers mirror down when reversing
Adjusting the door mirrors
Rearview mirror
Interior rearview auto-dimming mirror with garage door opener, and digital compass 3
Rearview mirror
Buttons for garage opener and compass
usually
step three
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Rearview auto-dimming mirrors 3
Compass
Compass zones in USCompass zones in Canada
Moonroof 3
Moonroof control
Emergency operation of moonroof
Manual operation of moonroof
Interior lighting
Luggage-compartment lighting
Sun visor
Sun visors
Power Outlet 3
Glove compartment
Sliding cover in glove compartment to admit cold air
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Cup holders
Cup holder in rear armrest
Press the edge to open/close.
Cup holder in center console
Cup holder in fascia
Trunk
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan
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Outer safety belt hooked onto courtesy handle
Trunk pass-through hatch
Tie Downs
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi
Safety belt located in its belt clip
Parcel shelf, 9-5 SportCombi
Folding the narrow section of the backrest
Load anchoring
Cargo tie down eye
Elastic cargo net for lighter objects.
Example of cargo anchoring
mounted on the lon- gitudinal rails
Cargo net 3
Cover over the fixing point for the cargo net
Hook attached to a lashing eye
Attaching the cargo net to the roof
Storage tray 3 under luggage compartment floor, 9-5 SportCombi
Trunk Release Handle
Trunk Release Handle
Starting and driving
Ignition switch
LOCK position
OFF position
ON position
ST (starter) position
Starting the engine
Starting the engine
Useful tips on cold climate starting
Limp-home mode
Important considerations for driving
Important considerations with catalytic converters
Oxygen-sensor-controlled injection system
Refueling
When refueling, hang the filler cap inside the fuel door
Filling a portable fuel container Fuel (Gasoline Engine)
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Engine Break-In Period
Wearing in new brake pads
Gear changing
Manual transmission
Towing
Automatic transmission 3
Selector lever
Detent positions for selector movement
Selector-lever indicator on main instru- ment panel
Lock-up function
Kick-down
Park Brake Shift Lock
Overheated transmission fluid
Automatic transmission 3, fault indicator
Driving on hilly roads with a heavy load
Towing
Descending hills
Sentronic, manual mode 3
Paddles on the steering wheel for changing gear manually
Selector positions
Adaptive gear-change patterns
SPORT modes
Cruise control
To set the desired speed
To increase the preset speed
Temporary increase in speed
To cancel temporarily
Braking
Brake pad wear indicators
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Braking with ABS evasive steering
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
How the ESP system works
Increased stability with ESP
The ESP indicator light
The ESP OFF-indicator light
button
ESP
Turning the ESP system off
Parking br ake
Parking
Parking on a hill
Long-term parking
Saab Parking Assistance 3
Area monitored by the sensors seen from the side
Area monitored by the sensors seen from above
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Economical motoring
Factors affecting fuel consumption
Breaking-in
Weather conditions
Driving technique
Road conditions
Engine block heater 3
Driving in cold weather
Tire chains 3
Driving in hot weather
Towing a trailer 3
Trailer hitch attachment 3
Trailer weight
Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients
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Driving considerations
Checks before driving
Trailer hitch load
Distribution of load in trailer
Attach the safety chains to the holes as illustrated
Driving with a roof rack load
Fitting the roof carriers 3, 9-5 Sedan and 9-5 SportCombi without roof rails
Fitting the roof carriers 3, 9-5 SportCombi with roof rails
Driving at night
Driving with a load
Tires
Driving with a spare wheel fitted
Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open
Driving in deep water Towing the car
Front towing eye
Rear towing eye
Front towing eye
Rear towing eye
Towing the car
Transporting the car
Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck
Jump starting
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Charging the battery/Jump starting
Car care and technical information
Hood
Hood release handle Hood secondary safety catch
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Engine families
Emission control systems
Saab Trionic engine management system
ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)
Engine
Balance shafts
Checking the oil level
Transmission fluid
Manual transmission
Coolant expansion tank
Automatic transmission
Coolant
Checking the fluid level
not
Brake pad wear indicators
Brake and clutch-fluid reservoir
Power steering fluid
Air filter
Power steering fluid reservoir
Battery
Charging/replacing the battery
Battery
Correct position for battery clamp
Drive belts
Routing of the drive belt
Wipers and washers
Cleaning/adjusting the washer jets
Changing the windshield wiper blades
Washer jets
Washers
Washer-fluid filler cap
The headlights have high-pressure washers
Changi ng bulbs
Xenon headlight 3
Headlight bulb for high beam (Halogen)
Headlight bulb for low beam (Halogen)
Low beam bulb 3
Parking-light bulb
Front fog lights 3
Front direction indicator
Front fog lights
Parking-light bulb
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Trunk lid light and taillights, 9-5 Sedan
High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 Sedan
9-5 SportCombi
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High-mounted stop lights
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Tailgate bulbs, 9-5 SportCombi
License-plate light
Side direction indicators
Courtesy lights (front doors and floor) and luggage-compartment lighting
Dome light, front
Dome light, rear
Glove-compartment illumination
Other bulbs
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Fuses
Sound fuse / Blown fuse
Fuse panel in instrument panel
Fuse box under the hood
Maxi fuses
DICE / TWICE
Maxi fuses under the hood
Fuse panel in instrument panel
Relay panel under instrument panel
Fuse box under hood
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Tires
Inflation - Tire Pressure
High speed operation When to check
How to Check
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Flat spotting
When It Is Time for New Tires
Wear indicators
Treadwear indicators
Buying New Tires
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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Tire Chains
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Size
Tire markings
TIN-code
Loading Your Vehicle
Tire Terminology and Definitions
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Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
Winter tires
Tire date code
Compact spare tire
Spare wheel (under panel in luggage compartment)
Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted
Hanging up the cover, 9-5 SportCombi
Changing a wheel
Position for jack
Jacking points for a floor jack
Clean any rust or dirt from the contact sur- faces between the wheel and brake disc
Removing the plastic wheel bolt caps
Do not wipe away the grease in the hub.
Safety belts
Tightening sequence, wheel bolts
Removing the wheel cover
Upholstery and trim
Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery
Textile carpeting
Washing the car
Waxing and polishing
Touching up the paint
Two-coat enamel
Air conditioning (ACC)
Surface-treatment composition
Fault diagnosis
Maintenance
Anti-corrosion treatment
What causes rust?
Preventive maintenance
For long trips
Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials
Headlight aiming
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Vertical aiming device
Aiming marker on headlight lens
Correctly adjusted low beam
Horizontal line on wall or other flat surface
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Customer Assistance and Information
Maintenance schedule
Service intervals
Engine oil and filter changes
Service record retention
HOW THE SERVICE RECORD IS ORGANIZED
Owner assistance
Warranties and service problem assistance
Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada)
Service information
http://www.safercar.gov
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
http:// www safercar.gov.
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
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Specifications
General
Specified track applies to wheel sizes:
VIN on cars sold in USA
VIN on cars sold in Canada
Chassis number in engine bay
Trailer:
Engine
Fuel
Engine oil
Approved engine oils:
Servicing/Oil changes:
Recommended oil viscosity
Extra engine oil additives
Engine variants
When to change engine oil
2.3T Ecopower
2.3 Turbo Ecopower
Electrical system Drive belts
Drive belt
Manual gearbox Automatic transmission
Suspension
Steering
Brake system
Wheels and tires
Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tires
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Several of the systems in your Saab car can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs
Following adjustments can be done by the driver:
Index A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
S
T
U
V
W
X