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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 This page has been left blank Safety Seats Head restraint Safety belts Child safety Airbag Safety belts Safety belt reminder Correct position for safety belt Better protection when the seat is in aMore upright position Only one person per safety belt Is advisable to remove thick items of clothing Front safety belts Belt height adjustmentTo fasten the belt Safety belt pretensioners Safety belt use during pregnancySafety belt, rear seat Safety belt, rear seat Securing an item on the rear seat Safety Seats HeightSide airbags See Backrest rake angle Legroom adjustmentLumbar support Memory driver’s seat Head restraint Rear-seat head restraints Child safety Car safety tipsProtect 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 Tions Location of lower anchorsRigid 2-point lower attachment with top tether Semi-rigid 2-point lower attachment with top tether Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System Sedan Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan Lockable latch plate Locking the lap belt Installation of rear facing child restraints Airbag Inflated airbag driver side Passenger airbag and driver’s airbag both Inflated Airbag system with belt pretensioners Generator that inflates Airbag Front passenger seat Airbag Passenger Airbag Status Indicator, Canada Passenger Airbag Status IndicatorPassenger Sensing System Safety Safety Side airbags Side airbag inflated Airbag warning lightSide 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 When do the front airbags inflate?What won’t trigger the front airbags? How loud is the inflation? Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle What should I do if the Airbag warning light comes on? This page has been left empty Doors Central locking Car alarm Security Key / Remote control DoorsCentral locking Door handles Key / Remote control Switch for operation of central lockingLocking/unlocking the car Remote locking If remote unlocking should fail to work Locking by keyUnlocking by key Locking/unlocking by key Child safety lock on rear doors Trunk lid switch Child safety locksIf small children ride in the rear seats, Trunk Release Handle Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombiUnlocking Locking Changing the key battery Remote control battery low. Replace batteryElectronic starting interlock immobilizer Reprogramming lock system functions Car alarm Remote control Activating the car alarm If a fault is detected e.g. in the transmitterKey not accepted. Contact service Button Alarm signals Panic-function Low. Replace battery Remote control batteryOverview of functions Overview of LED signals and SID messages Status LED signalContact service SID message Reason/action Theft protection failure Security This page has been left blank Instruments and controls Shown, Canada similar Indicator and warning lightsMain instrument panel Brake warning light Headlight and parking light indicator Airbag warning light Indicator, rear fog light This light shows when the headlights are on high beam see ESP system, indicator Reset button InstrumentsAutochecking of lights, main instrument panel Tachometer Speedometer Fuel gauge Temperature gauge Speedometer shown Pressure gauge Coolant level low. Refill Selector lever indication Outdoor temperature Saab Information Display SIDFrost warning SID, buttons and display Alarm Entering values for the functionsDist Activating speed warning Resetting values Using Dist. as a trip meterSelect Speed Ø Average fuel consumption, Fuel Ø Check messages Selecting units and language Units and language versionsSID has four sets of units Switches Light switchesWhen the lamps are on, the mist will eventually disappear High/low beam Rear fog light Courtesy Headlight FeatureRear fog light Turn signal and lane change indicators Turn signal and lane change indicatorsInstrument illumination Instrument illumination Front fog lights Hazard warning lightsReversing lights Hazard warning lights Wipers and washers Control for setting wiper delayHeadlight washers Rear-window wiper SportCombi Rear-window wiper Automatic climate Control ACC ACC panel Panel vents Panel vent Temperature control MAX cooling, blue indicatorAir vent at rear side window MAX heat, red indication Functions Air distribution Defroster and floor ventsFloor vents and rear side windows Floor and panel vents Starting in cold weather Panel and center rear ventStarting in hot weather Adaptation of ACC Troubleshooting and care, see CalibrationUseful tips Condensation water Ventilated front seats Heated front seatsHeated rear seat cushion This page has been left blank Saab 9-5 Audio System Safety first Saab 9-5 Audio System Steering wheel controls Switching the audio system On/Off Audio system will be switched offAudio settings Audio system will come on Tuning a station Storing presetsRadio Selecting a radio station Number of pages with preset stations Radio Data System RDSRolling advertisements Radio text Xmtm 3 Satellite Radio Service Finding a Xmtm 3 stationRemove an Xmtm 3 category Repeat the steps to remove more cate- gories Restore removed Xmtm 3 categories XM Categories XM TM 3 Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required Fault. Consult with your Saab dealer Not FoundDealer XM Radion ID Radio ID label channel CD player CD changer Loading a CDLoading several CDs Removing a CD Selecting/changing CD Selecting/changing CDRandom playback from all CDs MP3 player Activating the MP3 playerLoading MP3 discs Removing MP3 discs Selecting/changing MP3 folder Rapid playing an MP3 fileRandom playback of MP3 files Playback order Connecting and activating a portable player Portable playerSong title, artist name, etc AUX input Setting time and date General functionsCars without CD changer Cars with CD changer Speed dependent volume compensation Speed dependent volume compensation Sound system Harman/kardon Sound System Technical data Power outputTone controls Radio module Multipath propagation AntennasDiversity antenna Cross modulation Shadow effectRadio waves, FM/AM Sources of FM interference Sources of AM interference Error code Possible cause Error codesSecurity lock Adjustment 114 Electric windows 115 116128 Trunk 129 To adjust the steering wheel Steering wheel adjustmentHorn To open Electric windowsTo close Child safety rear windows ON/OFF Switch for rear side windowRearview mirrors Door mirrors Adjusting the door mirrors Adjusting switch is on the driver’s doorButton for angling passenger’s mirror down when reversing Door mirror folded Rearview mirror Rearview mirrorButtons for garage opener and compass Antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit Preparations for first-time programmingProgramming Turn the ignition on Reprogramming a single button Gate Operator / Canadian ProgrammingErasing the three buttons Mirrors Rearview auto-dimmingOpening a garage door Compass Compass zones in CanadaChanging zones Compass zones in US Moonroof Dren playing Person operating the electricMoonroof control Their head, hands or fingers Interior lighting Emergency operation of moonroofManual operation of moonroof Rotate counterclockwise to close moonroof Luggage-compartment lighting Sun visorsSun visor Glove compartment Power OutletSliding cover in glove compartment to admit cold air Interior equipment and trunk 127 Cup holders Cup holder in fasciaCup holder in rear armrest 3 Press the edge to open/close Cup holder in center console Trunk Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan Outer safety belt hooked onto courtesy handle Interior equipment and trunk 130 Trunk pass-through hatch Tie Downs Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi Safety belt located in its belt clipOpening handle on the right-hand side Parcel shelf, 9-5 SportCombi Fold the parcel shelf as followsExtend the parcel shelf as follows Alternative location of the parcel shelf if this is removed Interior equipment and trunk 134 Folding the narrow section of the backrest Load anchoring Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open Example of cargo anchoring Cargo tie down eye 3 mounted on the lon- gitudinal railsElastic cargo net for lighter objects Cargo net Cover over the fixing point for the cargo net Storage tray 3 under luggage compartment floor SportCombi Starting and driving Ignition switch Lock positionOFF position On position When starting the engine Sit down in the driver’s seat Starting the engineIf the car does not start If the text Cars with automatic transmission Limp-home mode Useful tips on cold climate starting Important considerations for driving Important considerations with catalytic converters Oxygen-sensor-controlled injection system Refueling Refueling When refueling, hang the filler cap inside the fuel doorFiller cap Filling a portable fuel container Fuel Gasoline Engine Additives Fuels in Foreign Countries Engine Break-In Period Gear changingWearing in new brake pads Manual transmission Towing Automatic transmissionTowing of cars with manual transmission, see Selector lever Selector-lever indicator on main instru- ment panel Normal modeManual mode Sentronic see Sport mode Detent positions for selector movement Kick-down Lock-up function Park Brake Shift LockShift Lock override Overheated transmission fluid Gearbox too hot. Make a safe stop Descending hills Driving on hilly roads with a heavy loadTowing of cars with automatic transmission, see Sentronic, manual mode Paddles on the steering wheel for changing gear manually Selector positions Engine can be started. The key can be removed Adaptive gear-change patterns Sport modes Cruise control To reduce the preset speed Brake pad wear indicatorsWhen the ESP system is operative for more than 1 second Braking ABS brakes Braking with ABS evasive steering Electronic Stability Program ESP How the ESP system works ESP indicator light ESP OFF-indicator lightTurning the ESP system off ESP button Parking brake When the parking brake is on, the indicatorParking Parking on a hill Pointing downhill and against the curbPointing uphill and against the curb Pointing uphill or downhill no curb Long-term parking Area monitored by the sensors seen from the side Saab Parking AssistanceArea monitored by the sensors seen from above Seconds Economical motoring Factors affecting fuelConsumption Breaking-in Driving technique Road conditions Engine block heater Driving in cold weatherHeat it first or spray it with de-icer Driving in hot weather Tire chains Towing a trailer Trailer hitch attachment Trailer weight Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradientsRecommendations for driving in hilly terrain 1500 Unlimited Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop Checks before driving Driving considerationsRecommendations for cars with manual gearbox Attach the safety chains to the holes as illustrated Trailer hitch loadDistribution of load in trailer Light Moderate Heavy Driving with a roof rack load Fitting the roof carriers SportCombi with roof rails Driving with a load Driving at nightTire pressure, see page 268 and back cover Tires Driving with a spare wheel fitted Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate openDriving in deep water Towing the car Front towing eye Rear towing eyeFront towing eye Rear towing eye Transporting the car Towing the carNever 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 Hood secondary safety catchHood release handle Engine compartment Emission control systems Engine families Orvr Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery Saab Trionic engine management system Engine Engine oilChecking the oil level Balance shafts Transmission fluid Coolant Coolant expansion tank Brake and clutch fluid Checking the fluid level Brake and clutch-fluid reservoir Power steering fluid Air filter Battery Charging/replacing the battery Battery size must comply with DIN 53735 MFI 230/2.16Battery Correct position for battery clamp Routing of the drive belt Drive beltsSee also page 59, Warning, charging Check and clean all wiper blades regularly Cleaning/adjusting the washer jetsChanging the windshield wiper blades Washer jets Washers Washer-fluid filler capWasher-fluid reservoir holds 6.4 quarts 6 liters. When Washer fluid level low. Refill Changing bulbs Xenon headlightUse only Long Life bulbs Headlight aiming, see Headlight bulb for high beam Halogen Low beam bulb Headlight bulb for low beam Halogen Front direction indicator Parking-light bulbParking-light bulb Front fog lights Rear light clusters, 9-5 Sedan Rear light cluster, 9-5 SedanRear light clusters, 9-5 SportCombi Changing bulbs Trunk lid light and taillights, 9-5 SedanRefitting the trim Rear lights clusters, 9-5 SportCombi High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 SedanHigh-mounted stop lights Reassembly Reassembly Tailgate bulbs, 9-5 SportCombi Side direction indicators License-plate light Dome light, front Dome light, rearGlove-compartment illumination Other bulbs Bulb table Cap Wattage Sound fuse / Blown fuse FusesFuse panel in instrument panel Maxi fuses Maxi fuses under the hood Fuse panel in instrument panel Amp Function Relay panel under instrument panel # Function Starter relay Limp-home function Fuse box under hoodFuses Amp Function Relays Function Tires Inflation Tire Pressure When to check How to CheckHigh speed operation Tire Inspection and Rotation When It Is Time for New Tires Treadwear indicatorsWear indicators Flat spotting Buying New Tires Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a Temperature A, B, CUniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear Wheel Replacement Used Replacement WheelsWheel Alignment and Tire Balance See Changing a wheel on If a Tire Goes Flat Tire Sidewall Labeling Tire SizeUniform Tire Quality Grading Utqg 215 Tire markings Tire load indexSpeed ratings TIN-code Loading Your Vehicle Tire Terminology and Definitions Car care and technical information Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Winter tires Spare wheel under panel in luggage compartment Tire date codeDo not exceed 50 mph 80 km/h with the compact spare fitted Driving considerations with Compact spare wheel/tire fittedFollowing should be observed when Hanging up the cover, 9-5 SportCombi Changing a wheel Switch on the hazard warning lights if the car is on a roadSet the parking brake firmly Car care and technical information 237 Jacking points for a floor jack Removing the plastic wheel bolt caps Tightening torqueLight-alloy wheels 80 ft.lbs Nm Steel wheels 80 ft.lbs Nm Do not wipe away the grease in the hub Tightening sequence, wheel bolts Removing the wheel cover Upholstery and trim Cleaning and caring for leather upholsteryTextile carpeting Washing the car Waxing and polishing Touching up the paint Air conditioning ACC Two-coat enamelSurface-treatment composition A/C system is designed for use with R134a refrigerant Maintenance Fault diagnosisInadequate cooling Anti-corrosion treatment Preventive maintenanceWhat causes rust? For long trips Kg on the drivers seat IB1950 Vertical aiming device Aiming marker on headlight lens This page has been left blank Customer Assistance and Information Service intervals Maintenance scheduleEngine oil and filter changes Service record retention Service costsWarranties and service problem assistance Owner assistance Reporting Safety Defects U.S.A Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian governmentService information Change of Address Notification U.S. and Canada Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders This page has been left blank Specifications General Specified track applies to wheel sizesVIN on cars sold Chassis number in engine bay Trailer Luggage compartment Cylinder Overhead camShafts, 16 valves Two balancer Approved engine oils Servicing/Oil changesRecommended oil viscosity For gasoline engines When to change engine oil 3T Ecopower220 hp 162 kW 228.6 ft.lb 310 Nm PFR 6H-10 PFR 6H-10 0374 in 0.95 mmEngine variants Outside length Drive belt 95.08 2415 mm Type All-synchromesh TialType Speed mph / km/h at 1000 rpm in 5th gear 27-29 Number of turns, lock to lock Power-steering fluid Dampers Front Gas-filled RearJoints CHF 11S or Wheels and tires recommended dimensions All season tiresWinter tires Wheel sizes Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tires Chassis number, stamped on body Region CountryManufacturer Product line Model series Following adjustments can be done by the driver System, fault diagnosis Data System, maintenanceACC functions Battery Charge mobile phone Battery charging/replacing Frequently asked questions on airbag Electrical system, technical data Fuel containerDICE/TWICE Dampers Index Rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi, folding 132 Safety belts Remote control Sentronic, manual modeRemote-control battery, changing Service costs Suspension Remove the key 140 Service information Technical data 257 Temperature zones, ACCTextile carpeting Through-load hatch Index Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page