Saab 9-5, Model Year
Introduction
Instrument panel
Exterior
Interior
Engine compartment
Battery
Even with Advanced AIR Bags
Examples of symbols that can be found in your car
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Seats Head restraint Safety belts Child safety Airbag
Safety
Safety belt reminder
Safety belts
Better protection when the seat is in a
Correct position for safety belt
More upright position Only one person per safety belt
Is advisable to remove thick items of clothing
Belt height adjustment
Front safety belts
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
Safety
Height
Seats
Side airbags
See
Legroom adjustment
Backrest rake angle
Lumbar support
Memory driver’s seat
Rear-seat head restraints
Head restraint
Car safety tips
Child safety
Protect children from getting trapped in the trunk of a car
For Trunk Release Handle information see page 48
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children Latch System
Location of lower anchors
Tions
Rigid 2-point lower attachment with top tether
Semi-rigid 2-point lower attachment with top tether
Designed for the Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint
Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan
Sedan
Locking the lap belt
Lockable latch plate
Installation of rear facing child restraints
Inflated airbag driver side
Airbag
Inflated
Passenger airbag and driver’s airbag both
Generator that inflates Airbag
Airbag system with belt pretensioners
Airbag
Front passenger seat
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator, Canada
Passenger Sensing System
Safety
Safety
Side airbags
Airbag warning light
Side airbag inflated
Side airbag components
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners
Airbag servicing
When do the front airbags inflate?
Frequently asked questions on function of airbags
What won’t trigger the front airbags?
How loud is the inflation?
What should I do if the Airbag warning light comes on?
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
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Security
Doors Central locking Car alarm
Doors
Key / Remote control
Central locking
Door handles
Switch for operation of central locking
Key / Remote control
Locking/unlocking the car
Remote locking
Locking by key
If remote unlocking should fail to work
Unlocking by key
Locking/unlocking by key
Child safety locks
Child safety lock on rear doors Trunk lid switch
If small children ride in the rear seats,
Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombi
Trunk Release Handle
Unlocking
Locking
Remote control battery low. Replace battery
Changing the key battery
Electronic starting interlock immobilizer
Reprogramming lock system functions
Remote control
Car alarm
If a fault is detected e.g. in the transmitter
Activating the car alarm
Key not accepted. Contact service
Button
Panic-function
Alarm signals
Remote control battery
Low. Replace battery
Overview of functions
Status LED signal
Overview of LED signals and SID messages
Contact service
SID message Reason/action Theft protection failure
Security
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Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning lights
Shown, Canada similar
Main instrument panel
Brake warning light
Headlight and parking light indicator
Airbag warning light
This light shows when the headlights are on high beam see
Indicator, rear fog light
ESP system, indicator
Instruments
Reset button
Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel
Tachometer
Speedometer shown
Speedometer Fuel gauge Temperature gauge
Coolant level low. Refill
Pressure gauge
Selector lever indication
Saab Information Display SID
Outdoor temperature
Frost warning
SID, buttons and display
Entering values for the functions
Alarm
Dist
Activating speed warning
Using Dist. as a trip meter
Resetting values
Select Speed Ø
Average fuel consumption, Fuel Ø
Check messages
Units and language versions
Selecting units and language
SID has four sets of units
Light switches
Switches
When the lamps are on, the mist will eventually disappear
High/low beam
Courtesy Headlight Feature
Rear fog light
Rear fog light
Turn signal and lane change indicators
Turn signal and lane change indicators
Instrument illumination
Instrument illumination
Hazard warning lights
Front fog lights
Reversing lights
Hazard warning lights
Control for setting wiper delay
Wipers and washers
Headlight washers
Rear-window wiper
Rear-window wiper SportCombi
ACC panel
Automatic climate Control ACC
Panel vent
Panel vents
MAX cooling, blue indicator
Temperature control
Air vent at rear side window
MAX heat, red indication
Functions
Defroster and floor vents
Air distribution
Floor vents and rear side windows
Floor and panel vents
Panel and center rear vent
Starting in cold weather
Starting in hot weather
Adaptation of ACC
Calibration
Troubleshooting and care, see
Useful tips
Condensation water
Heated front seats
Ventilated front seats
Heated rear seat cushion
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Saab 9-5 Audio System
Saab 9-5 Audio System
Safety first
Steering wheel controls
Audio system will be switched off
Switching the audio system On/Off
Audio settings
Audio system will come on
Storing presets
Tuning a station
Radio
Selecting a radio station
Radio Data System RDS
Number of pages with preset stations
Rolling advertisements
Radio text
Finding a Xmtm 3 station
Xmtm 3 Satellite Radio Service
Remove an Xmtm 3 category
Repeat the steps to remove more cate- gories
XM Categories
Restore removed Xmtm 3 categories
Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
XM TM 3 Radio Messages
Not Found
Fault. Consult with your Saab dealer
Dealer
XM Radion ID Radio ID label channel
CD player
Loading a CD
CD changer
Loading several CDs
Removing a CD
Selecting/changing CD
Selecting/changing CD
Random playback from all CDs
Activating the MP3 player
MP3 player
Loading MP3 discs
Removing MP3 discs
Rapid playing an MP3 file
Selecting/changing MP3 folder
Random playback of MP3 files
Playback order
Portable player
Connecting and activating a portable player
Song title, artist name, etc
AUX input
General functions
Setting time and date
Cars without CD changer
Cars with CD changer
Speed dependent volume compensation
Speed dependent volume compensation
Harman/kardon Sound System
Sound system
Power output
Technical data
Tone controls
Radio module
Antennas
Multipath propagation
Diversity antenna
Shadow effect
Cross modulation
Radio waves, FM/AM
Sources of AM interference
Sources of FM interference
Error codes
Error code Possible cause
Security lock
116
Adjustment 114 Electric windows 115
128
Trunk 129
Steering wheel adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel
Horn
Electric windows
To open
To close
Switch for rear side window
Child safety rear windows ON/OFF
Rearview mirrors
Door mirrors
Adjusting switch is on the driver’s door
Adjusting the door mirrors
Button for angling passenger’s mirror down when reversing
Door mirror folded
Rearview mirror
Rearview mirror
Buttons for garage opener and compass
Preparations for first-time programming
Antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit
Programming
Turn the ignition on
Gate Operator / Canadian Programming
Reprogramming a single button
Erasing the three buttons
Rearview auto-dimming
Mirrors
Opening a garage door
Compass zones in Canada
Compass
Changing zones
Compass zones in US
Dren playing Person operating the electric
Moonroof
Moonroof control
Their head, hands or fingers
Emergency operation of moonroof
Interior lighting
Manual operation of moonroof
Rotate counterclockwise to close moonroof
Sun visors
Luggage-compartment lighting
Sun visor
Power Outlet
Glove compartment
Sliding cover in glove compartment to admit cold air
Interior equipment and trunk 127
Cup holder in fascia
Cup holders
Cup holder in rear armrest 3 Press the edge to open/close
Cup holder in center console
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan
Trunk
Interior equipment and trunk 130
Outer safety belt hooked onto courtesy handle
Tie Downs
Trunk pass-through hatch
Safety belt located in its belt clip
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi
Opening handle on the right-hand side
Fold the parcel shelf as follows
Parcel shelf, 9-5 SportCombi
Extend the parcel shelf as follows
Alternative location of the parcel shelf if this is removed
Folding the narrow section of the backrest
Interior equipment and trunk 134
Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open
Load anchoring
Cargo tie down eye 3 mounted on the lon- gitudinal rails
Example of cargo anchoring
Elastic cargo net for lighter objects
Cover over the fixing point for the cargo net
Cargo net
Storage tray 3 under luggage compartment floor SportCombi
Starting and driving
Lock position
Ignition switch
OFF position
On position
Starting the engine
When starting the engine Sit down in the driver’s seat
If the car does not start
If the text
Cars with automatic transmission
Useful tips on cold climate starting
Limp-home mode
Important considerations for driving
Oxygen-sensor-controlled injection system
Important considerations with catalytic converters
Refueling
When refueling, hang the filler cap inside the fuel door
Refueling
Filler cap
Fuel Gasoline Engine
Filling a portable fuel container
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Additives
Gear changing
Engine Break-In Period
Wearing in new brake pads
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission
Towing
Towing of cars with manual transmission, see
Selector lever
Normal mode
Selector-lever indicator on main instru- ment panel
Manual mode Sentronic see Sport mode
Detent positions for selector movement
Lock-up function Park Brake Shift Lock
Kick-down
Shift Lock override
Gearbox too hot. Make a safe stop
Overheated transmission fluid
Driving on hilly roads with a heavy load
Descending hills
Towing of cars with automatic transmission, see
Paddles on the steering wheel for changing gear manually
Sentronic, manual mode
Engine can be started. The key can be removed
Selector positions
Sport modes
Adaptive gear-change patterns
Cruise control
Brake pad wear indicators
To reduce the preset speed
When the ESP system is operative for more than 1 second
Braking
ABS brakes
Braking with ABS evasive steering
How the ESP system works
Electronic Stability Program ESP
ESP OFF-indicator light
ESP indicator light
Turning the ESP system off
ESP button
When the parking brake is on, the indicator
Parking brake
Parking
Pointing downhill and against the curb
Parking on a hill
Pointing uphill and against the curb
Pointing uphill or downhill no curb
Long-term parking
Saab Parking Assistance
Area monitored by the sensors seen from the side
Area monitored by the sensors seen from above
Seconds
Factors affecting fuel
Economical motoring
Consumption
Breaking-in
Road conditions
Driving technique
Driving in cold weather
Engine block heater
Heat it first or spray it with de-icer
Tire chains
Driving in hot weather
Trailer hitch attachment
Towing a trailer
Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients
Trailer weight
Recommendations for driving in hilly terrain
1500 Unlimited
Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop
Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission
Driving considerations
Checks before driving
Recommendations for cars with manual gearbox
Trailer hitch load
Attach the safety chains to the holes as illustrated
Distribution of load in trailer
Light Moderate Heavy
Driving with a roof rack load
Fitting the roof carriers SportCombi with roof rails
Driving at night
Driving with a load
Tire pressure, see page 268 and back cover
Tires
Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open
Driving with a spare wheel fitted
Driving in deep water
Towing the car
Rear towing eye
Front 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
Starting and driving
Charging the battery/Jump starting
Car care and technical information
Hood secondary safety catch
Hood
Hood release handle
Engine compartment
Engine families
Emission control systems
Saab Trionic engine management system
Orvr Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
Engine oil
Engine
Checking the oil level
Balance shafts
Coolant expansion tank
Transmission fluid Coolant
Checking the fluid level
Brake and clutch fluid
Brake and clutch-fluid reservoir
Air filter
Power steering fluid
Battery
Battery size must comply with DIN 53735 MFI 230/2.16
Charging/replacing the battery
Battery
Correct position for battery clamp
Drive belts
Routing of the drive belt
See also page 59, Warning, charging
Cleaning/adjusting the washer jets
Check and clean all wiper blades regularly
Changing the windshield wiper blades
Washer jets
Washer-fluid filler cap
Washers
Washer-fluid reservoir holds 6.4 quarts 6 liters. When
Washer fluid level low. Refill
Xenon headlight
Changing bulbs
Use only Long Life bulbs
Headlight aiming, see
Headlight bulb for high beam Halogen
Headlight bulb for low beam Halogen
Low beam bulb
Parking-light bulb
Front direction indicator
Parking-light bulb
Front fog lights
Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan
Rear light clusters, 9-5 Sedan
Rear light clusters, 9-5 SportCombi
Trunk lid light and taillights, 9-5 Sedan
Changing bulbs
Refitting the trim
High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 Sedan
Rear lights clusters, 9-5 SportCombi
High-mounted stop lights
Reassembly
Tailgate bulbs, 9-5 SportCombi
Reassembly
License-plate light
Side direction indicators
Dome light, rear
Dome light, front
Glove-compartment illumination
Other bulbs
Cap Wattage
Bulb table
Fuses
Sound fuse / Blown fuse
Fuse panel in instrument panel
Maxi fuses under the hood
Maxi fuses
Amp Function
Fuse panel in instrument panel
# Function
Relay panel under instrument panel
Fuse box under hood
Starter relay Limp-home function
Fuses Amp Function
Relays Function
Inflation Tire Pressure
Tires
How to Check
When to check
High speed operation
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Treadwear indicators
When It Is Time for New Tires
Wear indicators
Flat spotting
Buying New Tires
Temperature A, B, C
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear
Used Replacement Wheels
Wheel Replacement
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
See Changing a wheel on
If a Tire Goes Flat
Tire Size
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Utqg
215
Tire load index
Tire markings
Speed ratings
TIN-code
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Loading Your Vehicle
Car care and technical information
Winter tires
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
Tire date code
Spare wheel under panel in luggage compartment
Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km/h with the compact spare fitted
Compact spare wheel/tire fitted
Driving considerations with
Following should be observed when
Hanging up the cover, 9-5 SportCombi
Switch on the hazard warning lights if the car is on a road
Changing a wheel
Set the parking brake firmly
Jacking points for a floor jack
Car care and technical information 237
Tightening torque
Removing the plastic wheel bolt caps
Light-alloy wheels 80 ft.lbs Nm Steel wheels 80 ft.lbs Nm
Do not wipe away the grease in the hub
Removing the wheel cover
Tightening sequence, wheel bolts
Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery
Upholstery and trim
Textile carpeting
Washing the car
Touching up the paint
Waxing and polishing
Two-coat enamel
Air conditioning ACC
Surface-treatment composition
A/C system is designed for use with R134a refrigerant
Fault diagnosis
Maintenance
Inadequate cooling
Preventive maintenance
Anti-corrosion treatment
What causes rust?
For long trips
Kg on the drivers seat
IB1950
Aiming marker on headlight lens
Vertical aiming device
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Customer Assistance and Information
Maintenance schedule
Service intervals
Engine oil and filter changes
Service costs
Service record retention
Warranties and service problem assistance
Owner assistance
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government
Reporting Safety Defects U.S.A
Service information
Change of Address Notification U.S. and Canada
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
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Specifications
Specified track applies to wheel sizes
General
VIN on cars sold
Chassis number in engine bay
Luggage compartment
Trailer
Overhead cam
Cylinder
Shafts, 16 valves
Two balancer
Servicing/Oil changes
Approved engine oils
Recommended oil viscosity
For gasoline engines
3T Ecopower
When to change engine oil
220 hp 162 kW
228.6 ft.lb 310 Nm
PFR 6H-10 0374 in 0.95 mm
PFR 6H-10
Engine variants Outside length
Drive belt 95.08 2415 mm
Tial
Type All-synchromesh
Type
Speed mph / km/h at 1000 rpm in 5th gear 27-29
Dampers Front Gas-filled Rear
Number of turns, lock to lock Power-steering fluid
Joints
CHF 11S or
All season tires
Wheels and tires recommended dimensions
Winter tires
Wheel sizes
Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tires
Chassis number, stamped on body
Country
Region
Manufacturer
Product line Model series
Following adjustments can be done by the driver
System, maintenance
System, fault diagnosis Data
ACC functions Battery Charge mobile phone
Battery charging/replacing
Electrical system, technical data Fuel container
Frequently asked questions on airbag
DICE/TWICE
Dampers
Index
Remote control Sentronic, manual mode
Rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi, folding 132 Safety belts
Remote-control battery, changing Service costs Suspension
Remove the key 140 Service information
Temperature zones, ACC
Technical data 257
Textile carpeting
Through-load hatch
Index
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