Saab 2007 AIRBAG warning light

37Safety

AIRBAG warning light

WARNING

• 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.

• To help avoid injury to yourself or oth-

ers, have your vehicle serviced right

away if the airbag readiness light stays

on after you start your vehicle.

IB1182

Side airbag inflated

IB1707

Side airbag components

1 Side airbag

2 Sensor

3 Moisture barrier

4 Text on seat

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Contents

Main Owners Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2007 Introduction Instrument panel Exterior Interior Page Battery Warning labels Page Examples of symbols that can be found in your car Page 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 Page 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) Page 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 Page Front passenger seat Passenger Sensing System Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. USA Passenger Airbag Status Indicator, Canada Page Page 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 Page Security Doors Door handles Central locking Key / Remote control Locking/unlocking the car 3 2 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 Page Page 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) 910 15 4 6 8 7 ACC panel Panel vents Panel vent Temperature control Air vent at rear side window Functions Air distribution Page Adaptation of ACC . 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 3 1 2 4 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) Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Charging the battery/Jump starting Car care and technical information Hood Hood release handle Hood secondary safety catch Page 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 Page Trunk lid light and taillights, 9-5 Sedan High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 Sedan 9-5 SportCombi 32 23 1 High-mounted stop lights Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Tire Chains Tire Sidewall Labeling Tire Size Tire markings TIN-code Loading Your Vehicle Tire Terminology and Definitions Page 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 4 3 Vertical aiming device Aiming marker on headlight lens Correctly adjusted low beam Horizontal line on wall or other flat surface Page 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 Page 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 Page Page 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