2000 Saab 9 5 Owners Manual

Download PDF Manual
Safety Security Instruments and controls Owner’s Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2000 11 31 45 Saab 9-5 Audio System 77 Interior equipment and trunk 101 Starting and driving 129 Car care and technical information 165 Maintenance and owner assistance 217 Specifications 225 Index 241 © Saab Automobile AB 1998 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 2 Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. The Saab 9-5 is available with the following engine variants: (cid:127) 2.3t Ecopower. (cid:127) 2.3 Turbo Ecopower. (cid:127) 3.0t Ecopower. Although the manual describes the most important differences between model vari- ants, it does not include precise specifica- tions of the different variants. Some differ- ences also occur to meet special legal requirements in different countries. Importation and distribution of Saab auto- mobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada and by Saab Cars USA, Inc. in the U.S.A. We recommend that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and that you keep it in the car for future reference. To find a specific item, use the overviews given on pages 3-7. A list of contents is given at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book. Supplied with the car is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular mainte- nance to be carried out. The book also con- tains important warranty conditions. WARNING WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not followed. NOTE NOTE texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed. Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorpo- rate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice. If you have any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab dealer will be pleased to help. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB The fitting of accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB can damage other parts of the car. The specifications, design particulars and illus- trations included in the manual are not binding. Instrument panel Parking lights ____________ 61 High/low beam __________ 61 Daytime running lights _____ 61 Rear fog light ____________ 62 Instrument illumination_____ 62 Changing bulbs _________ 182 High/low beam control stalk Turn signal and lane change indicator _______________ 62 Cruise control __________ 145 61 Front fog lights ___________ 63 Audio system steering-wheel controls ________________ 94 Indicator and warning lights ______ 46 Speedometer _________________ 53 Odometer and trip meter ________ 52 Fuel gauge __________________ 53 Engine temperature gauge ______ 53 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 54 Night panel __________________ 59 Clock _______________________ 60 Traction Control (TCS) Switch 51, 147 Hazard warning lights _____ 63 Wipers and washers ______ 65 Washer fluid ___________ 180 Replacing wiper blades __ 180 Audio system ___________ 77 Steering-wheel controls____ 94 Climate control system: automatic _____________ 67 Air conditioning: simple fault diagnosis _________ 206 Seat heating controls __________ 106 Ventilated front seats ___________ 105 Ashtrays ___________________ 112 Cigarette lighter ______________ 112 4 Exterior Sunroof _______________ 111 Washing the car ________ 209 Waxing and polishing ____ 209 Touching-up of paintwork _ 211 Anticorrosion treatment ___ 211 Service program_________ 221 Light switches ___________ 61 Changing bulbs _________ 182 (cid:127) Tail lights _____________ 185 (cid:127) Stop lights ____________ 185 Driving with a trailer ______ 152 Towing ________________ 158 Towrope attachment eyes _ 158 Roof-rack load _______________ 155 Mounting holes for roof rack ____ 155 Maximum loads ______________ 226 Rearview mirrors _____________ 108 Hood ______________________ 166 Engine compartment: washing __ 210 Front lights _____________ 61 Headlight switch _________ 61 High/low beam control stalk ____________ 61 Direction indicators _______ 62 Headlamp wipers ________ 65 Changing bulbs ________ 182 Central lock ____________ 32 Interior locking buttons ____ 34 Child safety lock catch ____ 35 Trunk/tailgate lid lock _____ 36 38 Car alarm (anti-theft alarm) Luggage compartment _________ 116 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ___________________ 116 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon __________________ 119 Trunk _______________________ 116 Tool kit ______________________ 126 Spare wheel _____________ 126, 154 Jack ________________________ 203 Fuel gauge __________________ 53 Fuel filler flap ________________ 134 Refueling ___________________ 134 Fuel economy _______________ 149 Fuel grade __________________ 228 Brakes and braking ___________ 146 Winter driving ________________ 150 Wheels and tires _____________ 198 Wheel changing ______________ 203 Spare wheel _________________ 154 Wheel and tire specifications ____ 233 Interior Steering-wheel adjustment 107 Airbag (SRS) ____________ 23 Power steering _________ 176 Steering-wheel controls ____ 94 Seat adjustment ________ 102 Seat heating ___________ 106 Ventilated front seats _____ 105 Safety belts _____________ 12 Child seats _____________ 18 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____________ 116 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon ____________ 119 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 208 Side airbags (SRS) _______ 28 Interior lighting ________________ 64 Sunroof ____________________ 111 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 189 Internal rearview mirror ________ 108 Door mirrors _________________ 108 Sun visors___________________ 112 Safety belts _____________ 12 Airbag (SRS) ___________ 23 Child seats _____________ 18 Child safety lock catch ____ 35 Safety belt care ________ 207 Glove compartment _____ 113 Manual transmission ____ 137 Automatic transmission __ 138 Electric windows _____________ 110 Ignition switch _______________ 130 Starting the engine ___________ 131 Break-In period_______________ 137 Driving in hot weather _________ 151 Driving in winter ______________ 150 Parking ____________________ 162 6 Engine compartment, 4-cyl engine Warning labels ___________ 8 V.I.N. number __________ 235 Engine number _________ 235 Gearbox number ________ 235 Color code _____________ 235 Power steering __________ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Ignition system _________ 130 Drive belts _____________ 179 Spark plugs ____________ 230 Catalytic converter ______ 133 Engine: description ___________ 170 Engine oil level: checking ______ 171 Engine oil: changing __________ 172 Engine oil specification ________ 229 Brakes and braking ___________ 146 ABS brakes _________________ 146 Brake system ________________ 175 Brake fluid __________________ 233 Brake pads __________________ 233 Fuse panels ___________ 192 Changing a fuse ________ 192 Table of fuses __________ 194 Relays _______________ 195 Temperature gauge ______ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in winter_________ 150 Coolant: checking/changing __ 174 / 175 Cooling-system capacity _ 228 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 65 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets ___________ 181 Important considerations for driving ___________________ 132 Turbo unit ___________________ 167 Engine: technical data __________ 228 Manual transmission __________ 137 Automatic transmission ________ 138 Manual transmission oil ________ 232 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 232 Jump starting ________________ 177 Battery _____________________ 177 Battery charge _______________ 177 Engine compartment, 6-cyl engine Warning labels ___________ 8 V.I.N. number __________ 235 Engine number _________ 235 Gearbox number ________ 235 Color code _____________ 235 Power steering _________ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Ignition system _________ 130 Drive belts _____________ 179 Spark plugs ____________ 230 Catalytic converter ______ 133 Engine: description ___________ 170 Engine oil level: checking ______ 171 Engine oil: changing __________ 172 Engine oil specification ________ 229 Brakes and braking ___________ 146 ABS brakes _________________ 146 Brake system ________________ 175 Brake fluid __________________ 233 Brake pads __________________ 233 Fuse panels ___________ 192 Changing a fuse ________ 192 Table of fuses __________ 194 Relays _______________ 195 Engine temperature gauge _ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in cold climate ____ 150 Coolant: checking/changing _ 174 / 175 Cooling-system capacity _ 228 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 65 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets ___________ 181 Important considerations for driving ___________________ 132 Turbo unit ___________________ 167 Engine: technical data __________ 228 Automatic transmission ________ 138 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 232 Jump starting ________________ 177 Battery _____________________ 177 Battery charge _______________ 177 8 Warning labels Drive belt Danger! Moving belt Radiator fan The radiator fan can cut in even after engine has been switched off. Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CON- TAINER. WARNING Refrigerant under high pressure Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fitting before charging the A/C system. Improper servicing methods may cause personal injury. SYSTEM TO BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. for instructions consult workshop manual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639 Charge: 875 g R134a Compressor oil: 145cc PAG oil ND-8 alt SAAB oil 4319752 SK-20 ATTENTION Refrigerant sous haute pression Ne pas desserrer les connexions du systeme A/C Charge: 875 g R134a avant l’evacuation du refrigerant. Une methode Muile de compresseur de service erronee peut causes des lesions. 145cc PAG oil ND-8 ou L’ENTRETIEN DOIT ETRE FAIT PAR UN PERSONNAL SAAB oil 4319752 QUALIFIE. Consulter le manuel de service. SK-20 ca systeme eat conforme a la norme SAE J639 Manufactured by SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhatten, Sweden R134a 4756961 A/C system Refrigerant at high pressure. Always drain the A/C system before undoing any connections. Failure to follow prescribed procedures can result in injury. System to be serviced by authorized personnel only. See Workshop Service Manual for correct pro- cedures. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Refrigerant: 875 g of R134a. Refrigeration oil: 145 cc of PAG ND-8 oil or Saab 4319752 SK 20 oil (cid:127) NO SMOKING (cid:127) AVOID SPARKS AND NAKED FLAMES (cid:127) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN (cid:127) SEE OWNER’S MANUAL (cid:127) WEAR EYE PROTECTION (cid:127) FLAMMABLE GAS (cid:127) ACID Battery Contains corrosive sulfuric acid (40%) (cid:127) FLAMMABLE GASES formed when car running and during charging of battery (cid:127) Always wear eye protection when working on the battery (cid:127) Smoking, open flames and sparks can all cause battery to explode (cid:127) See Owner’s Manual before using jump leads (cid:127) Battery acid can cause SERIOUS BURNS (cid:127) Keep battery upright (cid:127) Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing If contact made with acid, flush affected area with water and seek med- ical help KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN (cid:127) 9 Child security lock Locked. The door can only be opened from outside. Safety catch (9-5 Wagon) Locked The tailgate cannot be opened from the inside. CANADA USA AIR BAG WARNING Flip visor over CANADA USA 50 10 111 WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. (cid:127) Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag. (cid:127) The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children. (cid:127) NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front. (cid:127) Sit as far back as possible from the air bag. (cid:127) ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTAINTS. Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors 10 Long loads Always SECURE LOAD to prevent it from shifting during transport. An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situations or in the event of a collision. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. Max. weight: 33 lbs. (15 kg) Max. length: 6" 6 inches (2 m) See your Owner’s Manual before securing loads. Jack – Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains. – Car must be level and jack must be placed on firm and level ground. – Never crawl underneath car when it is jacked up. JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be changed (See illustrations). 3 Crank jack so that car begins to lift. 4 Remove center cap by inserting a screw driver under cap and prying up. 5 Using socket wrench in tool kit, loosen wheel bolts one-half turn. 6 Raise car so that tire clears ground. Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel. 7 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose. 8 Lower car. Tighten wheel bolts in crosswise order (See illustrations). Jack (Text printed on jack) Use on Saab 9-5 & 9-3.Use on level ground only. Use vehicle support stands. Safe working load 2000 lbs. (1,000 kg). For more information see your owner´s manual. Safety 11 Safety Safety belts......................... 12 Child safety......................... 18 Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS"). 23 FASTEN BELTS Safety-belt pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners, which are acti- vated in the event of a severe frontal colli- sion or very violent rear-end collision. They serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by tensioning the belt. The belt pretensioners do not activate in less severe frontal collisions, nor to side col- lisions, or rollovers. WARNING Bear in mind that in certain states it is a legal requirement for all occupants of the car to wear a seat belt. Safety-belt reminder When the ignition is switched on, the ”fasten belts” reminder will light up until the driver or front-seat passenger are wearing their belts. In addition an audible signal sounds for 6 seconds, or until the driver fastens his belt. If the car is involved in a collision, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as necessary. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself but visit an autho- rized Saab dealer. Safety 12 Safety belts WARNING Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants. Child safety, see page 18. Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock (see page 17). The A-pillar area (area beside the wind- shield) and the headlining of your Saab contain padding designed to reduce head injuries. No modifications to these areas should be made unless done so by your authorized Saab dealer. Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are pro- vided for all seats. Research has established that it is danger- ous for rear-seat passengers not to wear their safety belts. Otherwise, in the event of an accident, the rear-seat passengers can be thrown for- ward against the front-seat backrests, imposing much higher stresses on the front-seat passengers and belts and result- ing in needless injury to everyone in the car. WARNING Adjustments of the safety belt should be done when the car is stationary so that attention to traffic is not reduced. Correct position for safety belt (cid:127) The lap portion of the belt should be pulled as tightly as comfortable and as low as possible across the hips, so that it is just touching the top of the thighs. The shoulder belt should be well in on the shoulder but not touching the neck. WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important. An out of position safety belt can result in the wearer sliding underneath the belt in a collision (subma- rining) and injury can result from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen. (cid:127) Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. (cid:127) There should not be any slack in the belt. Pull the belt tight – particularly important when thick outer clothing is worn. Correctly positioned safety belt (cid:127) Refrain from tilting the backrest more than necessary, as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in the more upright position. (cid:127) Only one person per safety belt! WARNING If two people share a belt, they risk injury by being crushed together in the event of an accident. Safety 13 (cid:127) For most of the time a safety belt is worn, the retractor will allow the wearer freedom of movement. The retractor locks up auto- matically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a collision occurs. (cid:127) Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by the car’s standard three-point belts. Make sure that the shoulder belt is not in contact with the neck or throat. If it is, a booster seat/cush- ion may be necessary. WARNING Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm. 14 Safety To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt Automatic height adjustment on door pillar Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert- ing the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part. Then grip the belt at the shoulder, 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. Because the lower belt-anchorage points are on the seat, the belt buckle follows the movement of the seat during seat adjust- ment. To release the belt, press the red button on the belt buckle, as illustrated. See page 207 for the checking of belt func- tion, cleaning, etc. Belt height adjustment The front safety belts and the outside belts in the rear 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. Safety 15 Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child. The lap portion of the belt should be worn as low as possible across the hips – below the abdomen throughout the pregnancy. 16 Safety Safety belt, rear seat Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear-seat passengers. Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap care- fully 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. To release the belt, press the red button on the belt lock. See page 207 for the checking of belt func- tion, cleaning, etc. Safety belt, rear seat WARNING (cid:127) Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 116). (cid:127) If a cargo has to be placed on a seat, it must be properly secured with the safety belt. This reduces the risk of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or a possible collision, which could cause personal injury. (cid:127) Check that the belt is not twisted or lying against sharp edges. Securing an item on the rear seat Lockable belt tongue In fitting a child seat that is intended to be secured in position by the lap portion of the safety belt, make use of the locking function of the buckle. Locking the lap portion of the belt lessens the risk that the seat will work loose while the car is in motion. The button for the locking function is located on the back of the buckle. 1 Position the child seat in the back of the car. 2 To activate the locking function, move the locking button on the tongue of the belt to the position marked ”CHILD SEAT” (item 1 in the figure) in order to activate the locking function. 3 Secure the base of the child seat with the lap portion of the safety belt in accor- dance with the installation instructions accompanying the child seat. 4 Grasp the shoulder part of the safety belt and pull it upwards to tighten the lap por- tion against the child seat. 5 Check for correct locking function by pulling on the lap portion of the belt. The belt must not unreel. Locking the lap belt 1 Locked 2 Unlocked 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 portion 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. A loose belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer. Safety 17 Care should be taken to avoid contamina- tion of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged. It is essential to replace the entire assem- bly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. Belts should not be worn with straps twisted. Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occu- pant´s lap. WARNING No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the safety belt adjusting device from oper- ating to remove slack, or prevent the safety belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack. in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. WARNING A special accessory is available for lock- ing the center armrest so that a child seat can be installed in the middle seat. See your Saab dealer for details. When a rear-facing child seat is fitted in the center position of the rear seat in the Saab 9-5 Sedan the center armrest must be secured in place with this strap. If this is not done, the center armrest could swing down in the event of a frontal colli- sion and cause injury to the child. When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the car seat manufacturer. Safety 18 Child safety WARNING (cid:127) Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. (cid:127) NEVER put a child seat in the front. (cid:127) Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag. (cid:127) The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children. (cid:127) Sit as far back as possible from the air bag. The same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is given to adults. 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. Make sure you are acquainted with the legal requirements for seating children in the car. Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufac- turer’s child seat instructions. Fitting the locking strap on the center arm- rest, Saab 9-5 Sedan. The locking strap is standard equipment on certain markets. Saab 9-5 Sedan For child car seats that are approved for rear-facing installation in the rear seat and have top tether straps, we recommend that you position it on one of the outer places. Fasten such a child seat with the three-point seat belt and the two underside anchorage tethers. The tethers should be attached according to the manufacturer´s instructions, to the fixing points beneath the driver´s and passen- ger´s seat. The fixing points on electrically adjustable seats are color marked. If you intend to install another make of child car seat, make sure that it is possible to fit it Saab 9-5 Wagon: For child car seats that are approved for rear-facing installation in the rear seat and have top tether straps, we recommend that you position the seat in the center seat. This type of child seat must be secured with the three-point seat belt and the two underside anchorage belts. These belts should be attached to the attachment points beneath the driver’s and passenger’s seat. The attachment points on electrically-adjusted seats are marked in colour. If a child seat from another manufacturer is used, ensure that it can be correctly mounted, according to the child-seat instructions. When fitting child seats in cars you must always follow the instructions supplied by the car seat manufacturer. Safety 19 Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan 9-5 Sedan: 1 Open the cover of the appropriate anchorage. 2 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 3 Attach the tether to the anchorage. Child tether anchorages (required in Canada, available at no charge from Saab in the U.S.) WARNING Child tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for: (cid:127) Adult safety belts. (cid:127) Harnesses. (cid:127) Attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle. (cid:127) Load securing device. Child restraints with a tether strap must be anchored according to Canadian law. If you have any questions regarding child tether anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. There are two designs of child tether anchorages. Upon request, your Saab dealer will obtain the anchorage hardware kit and install it for you. Please use the tether anchorage hard- ware kit available from your Saab dealer as the hardware was specifically designed for your vehicle. 20 Safety WARNING Make sure the child-restraint anchorages are folded all the way up or down other- wise it can obstruct locking the rear seat backrest. Child tether anchorages, Saab 9-5 Wagon. Design 1 Child tether anchorages, Saab 9-5 Wagon. Design 2 Child restraints with a tether strap must be anchored according to Canadian law. If you have any questions regarding child tether anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Design 1 (9-5 Wagon only): 1 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 2 Raise the head restraint to its upper position and than route the tether under the head restraint. 3 Attach the tether to the anchorage. Design 2 (9-5 Wagon only): All three child anchorages are installed at factory. 1 Fold the backrest of the rear seat for- ward, see page 119. 2 Fold the appropriate anchor to upright position. 3 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 4 Raise the head restraint to its upper position and than route the tether under the head restraint. 5 Attach the tether to the anchor. 6 Raise the backrest of the rear seat. Make sure it locks properly. Integrated booster seat (Accessory) The integrated booster seat in the back is intended for children weighing 33-80 lbs. (15-36 kg) and between 38 and 54 inches (97 and 137 cm) tall. When seated in the integrated booster seat, the child must wear the standard three-point safety belt. Whatever the age or weight of the child, it is vital that the safety belt be worn correctly. The seat should always be kept clean and intact to ensure that it continues to function as intended. Folding down To fold the seat down, pull the strap pro- vided between the seat and the backrest. Fastening the safety belt WARNING Never wear a safety belt with the diagonal strap positioned behind your back or slipped off the shoulder and under your arm. Safety 21 (cid:127) Seat the child well back in the seat, snug against the backrest. (cid:127) Pull out the safety belt smoothly and insert the tongue in the lock. Check that it is securely fastened. (cid:127) Ensure that the lap strap is positioned low across the hips and that the diagonal strap is well in on the shoulder, although not touching the neck or in a position that creates discomfort. (cid:127) For optimum protection, the safety belt should be snug against the body. Pull the diagonal strap towards the shoulder to take up any slack. (cid:127) After fastening the belt, grasp the strap at the shoulder, pull it out and, without letting go, allow the slack to be taken up by the reel. Make sure that the strap is well in on the shoulder. (cid:127) Check that the belt runs freely between the reel and the lock. To fold the seat away Fold back the seat and ensure that it is locked in position. 22 Safety WARNING (cid:127) The standard safety belt must still always be used in conjunction with the integrated booster seat. (cid:127) The seat must not be modified in any way. (cid:127) Never leave a child unattended. (cid:127) Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. (cid:127) Adjust the head restraint so that it pro- vides the best possible support when there is a passenger in the rear seat. 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. Label in integrated booster seat Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS") WARNING To reduce risk of injury: (cid:127) Always wear your safety belt. (cid:127) Always adjust your seat so that you are as far back as possible but still able to reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably. (cid:127) Children 12 and under or shorter than 140 cm (55 inches) should always travel in the rear as the vehicle is equipped with an airbag on the pas- senger side. The supplementary restraint system (SRS) comprises an airbag in the steering wheel, a front passenger airbag and side airbags in the front seats. The system supplements the protection provided by the safety belts to further enhance the safety of occupants. If a fault is detected in the SRS, the AIR BAG warning light on the main instru- ment panel will come on (see pages 48 and 26). When the system is triggered by impact of a frontal collision, the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board are inflated, after which they deflate through vents in the back of the bags. The entire process takes less than 0.1 second – literally, faster than the blink- ing of an eye. These airbags are triggered only by moder- ate to severe frontal or near-frontal colli- sions. They will not be activated by minor front-end impacts, rear-end or side impacts, or by the car rolling over. WARNING (cid:127) Even if the car is equipped with an SRS (airbag), safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants. (cid:127) Note that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly, it will not provide protection against a second impact occurring in the same incident. Always use your safety belt. (cid:127) 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. This is to reduce the risk of injury from contact with the backrest of the seat when the airbag inflates and also because the airbag needs space in which to inflate. Safety 23 (cid:127) Never attach anything to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instru- ment panel, as this could result in injury if the airbag should inflate. The same applies to anything you might have in your mouth, such as a pipe, for instance. (cid:127) Some components of the airbag will be hot for a short time. In some circum- stances the airbag can cause burns or abrasions to the body when the airbag inflates/deflates. (cid:127) Never rest your hands or forearms on the steering-wheel center padding. (cid:127) If the AIR BAG warning light remains on after the car has been started or comes on while you are driving, have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer. The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. 9 Inflated airbag (driver side) Inflation and deflation together take less than 0.1second. SRS (airbag) system with belt pretensioners 1 Electronic control module and sensor 2 Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) 3 Steering wheel with integral airbag 4 Passenger airbag 5 Side-airbag sensor 6 Side airbag 24 Safety Moment of impact. Sensor detects decel- eration and sends a signal via the control module to a gas gen- erator that inflates the airbag. The inflating airbag cushions the driver. Airbag now fully inflated. The steering column has collapsed and the airbag starts to deflate. Safety 25 Passenger airbag and driver’s airbag both inflated Front passenger seat 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 an accident could seriously injure or kill a child. The airbags are interconnected and have a common warning light. The passenger airbag module is housed in the fascia above the glove compartment and is marked ”SRS AIRBAG”. Both airbags will be inflated in the event of a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal collision, even if the passenger seat is unoc- cupied. WARNING (cid:127) Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag (cid:127) The back seat is the safest place for children (cid:127) Never allow a child to stand in front of the seat or to sit on the lap of a front-seat passenger. Serious injury or death could result if the airbag is inflated in a collision. (cid:127) Never place anything on the dash or in front of the seat as, in addition to being a hazard to passengers, this could interfere with the function of the airbag in the event of an accident. The same applies to the mounting of accessories on the dash. (cid:127) Keep feet on the floor - never put feet up on the fascia, on the seat or out of the window. (cid:127) Do not carry anything in your lap. 26 Safety AIR BAG warning light WARNING (cid:127) If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. (cid:127) The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. (cid:127) To help avoid injury to yourself or oth- ers, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. SRS servicing The SRS must be inspected as part of the normal service program but otherwise may be regarded as maintenance-free. Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners WARNING (cid:127) Under no circumstances may any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag’s electri- cal circuitry. (cid:127) Before starting any welding work on the car, always disconnect the nega- tive (–) battery lead and cover the con- ductor. (cid:127) Airbags and belt pretensioners must be deployed under controlled condi- tions before the car is scrapped or any of the system’s components are removed. Airbags or belt pretension- ers that have been deployed as a result of an accident must be replaced by new ones. (cid:127) Airbag-system components must never be transferred for use in another vehicle. (cid:127) All work involving the scrapping or replacement of airbags or belt preten- sioners must only be carried out by knowledgeable personnel. Frequently asked questions on func- tion of airbags Do you still need to wear a safety belt if air- bags are fitted? Yes, always! The airbag merely supple- ments the car’s normal safety system. Moreover, the airbag will only be actuated in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal collision, which means, of course, that it pro- vides no protection in minor frontal colli- sions, major rear-end or side-on collisions or if the car rolls over. The safety belts help reduce the chance of the car occupants from being thrown around and injured inside the car. But they also ensure that, if a collision occurs in which the airbags are inflated, the airbag will make the optimum contact with the occupant, i.e. square on from the front. If the occupant meets the airbag in an offset position, the protection afforded will be reduced. In addition, airbags provide no protection against a secondary impact occurring in the same incident. So there is no doubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at all times. Do not sit too close to the airbag: it needs room to inflate. The airbag inflates very quickly and power- fully in order to protect an adult person in a serious frontal collision. What won’t trigger the front airbags? The airbag will not be activated in all front-end collisions. For instance, if the car has hit something relatively soft and yielding (e.g. a snow drift or a hedge) or a solid object at a low impact speed, the airbag will not necessarily be triggered. How loud is the inflation? The noise of the inflation is certainly loud, but it is very short-lived and will not damage your hearing. For a short time afterwards you could experience a buzzing noise in your ears. Most people who have experienced it cannot remember the noise of the inflation at all - all they remember is the noise of the crash. How do I position the seat to leave room for the airbag to inflate? Don’t have your seat too far forward. Recline the seat back to increase the dis- tance between you and the airbag. For short drivers, special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer. Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force - to be fast enough to protect an adult in the seat. When do the front airbags inflate? The airbag will only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal collision, depending on such factors as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the car on impact, and the resistance to deformation of the impacting object. The airbag can only be activated once in the same incident. Do not attempt to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated, even if it is possi- ble. Safety 27 Can you still use a child seat in the front if a passenger airbag is installed? Definitely not! Children 12 and under can be injured or killed by the airbag. The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children. NEVER put a child seat in the front. 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 min- utes 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. If this trouble persists, you should consult a doctor. If you suffer from asthma, the incident may bring on an attack, in which case you should follow the normal procedure advised by your doctor. It is advisable to consult a doctor afterwards. 28 Safety What should I do if the AIR-BAG warning light comes on? If the warning light is on, it means that a fault has been detected in the system. The airbag cannot be relied on to operate as intended and it might even be activated erroneously. You should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. WARNING When an airbag is inflated there is dust in the air. Because the dust sometimes contains particles of a substance resembling dish detergent, the following precautions should be taken: (cid:127) As soon as possible, wash any exposed skin using a mild soap and water. (cid:127) If there is irritation of the eyes, flush them liberally with clean water for at least 20 minutes. Side airbags Side airbags are housed inside the back- rests of the front seats and are designed to protect the driver and front passenger in the event of a side impact. In a side impact, only the airbag on that side will be activated, and only then if certain pre- determined conditions are met such as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the car on impact, and at which point on the car’s side the impact occurs. The sensors, which are fitted in the front doors, sense the rise in pressure caused by the door panel being pressed in during an impact condition. The side airbag trigger will be commanded based on the characteris- tics of this pressure rise. Side airbag inflated Safety 29 (cid:127) The side airbags will inflate only in the event of a side impact not in the event of a front or rear-end collision or of the car’s rolling over. (cid:127) Damage to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in the area of the side airbag must immediately be repaired by an authorized Saab dealer. (cid:127) Do not modify the speaker installation in the front doors or install speakers other than those specifically approved by Saab. Side airbag components 1 Side airbag 2 Sensor 3 Moisture barrier 4 Label on seat WARNING (cid:127) This car is equipped with side airbags and no extra interior trim should be fit- ted. Failure to observe this warning could result in the side airbags not inflating as intended and thus not pro- viding the intended protection either. (cid:127) Never place any object in the area that would be occupied by the inflated air- bag. (cid:127) For optimum protection, sit upright in the seat, with your safety belt correctly fastened. (cid:127) The sensors for the side airbags are fitted in the doors. (cid:127) We advise against doing any work on the doors that could affect the mois- ture barrier in the door or the airbag sensors. It is essential that the mois- ture barrier (thick plastic film) in the door is not damaged in any way. (cid:127) Improvement of the anticorrosion treatment of the doors should only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. Otherwise there is a risk that the side impact sensor and the mois- ture barrier in the door could be dam- aged. 30 Safety Security 31 Security Doors................................... 32 Central locking ................... 32 Car alarm ............................ 38 32 Security Door handle Doors 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 danger- ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. Key / Remote control The key fits all the locks on the car. The key supplied with the car has a code number that needs to be quoted for ordering additional keys. You should therefore make a careful note of the number. The key contains a unique electronic code for your car. When the key is inserted in the ignition, the code is checked. If it matches, the car can be started. Key / Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 Opening the trunk (9-5 Sedan) Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 Wagon) Two keys/remote controls are supplied with the car. It is possible to have up to four at one time that are coded for your car. If one is lost, contact your authorized Saab dealer to obtain a replacement. If a new key/remote control is to be obtained, one of the original ones is needed so that the control module can learn to rec- ognize the replacement key. For this rea- son, we strongly advise you to take two keys with you on long journeys and to keep them separate. Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is removed from the igni- tion, the electronic starting interlock is acti- vated and the car is thus immobilized, see also page 39.) Security 33 Locking/unlocking by remote control. Illustration shows the separate remote 1 To lock 2 To unlock Locking/unlocking by key 1 To lock 2 To unlock Locking by key (1) Turn the key clockwise: all doors locked. The trunk cannot be opened using the switch on the driver’s door. Unlocking by key (2) Turn the key counterclockwise once: the driver´s door will unlock. Turn the key counterclockwise twice: all doors unlocked. Locking/unlocking the car To lock by remote control (1) once on the control: all doors Press locked. Hazard warning lights flash once (0.5 seconds) and horn chirps once. The tailgate cannot be opened using the switch on the driver´s door. To unlock by remote control (2) Press door unlocked. once on the control: the driver´s twice on the control: all doors Press unlocked. Hazard warning lights flash twice and horn chirps twice. Opening with key The driver´s door can be opened mechani- cally with the key (e.g. defective remote control or discharged battery). The car alarm is disarmed when the driver´s door is unlocked (opened) with the key. If the car is left with the doors open, the inte- rior lighting and the courtesy lights in the doors will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes, to prevent a flat battery. WARNING Having the doors locked when you are driving will reduce the likelihood of: (cid:127) Passengers, especially children, opening doors and falling out of the car. (cid:127) Intruders entering the car when it is moving slowly or stopped. (cid:127) Being thrown out of the car in a crash. 34 Security Switch for operation of central locking The central locking can also be operated from inside the car by means of the switch on the center console. (cid:127) To lock all doors: press the symbol side of the switch once. (cid:127) To unlock the driver´s door: press the switch once. (cid:127) To unlock all doors: press the switch twice. This switch is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside. The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door. Changing the remote-control battery When the battery in the remote control is running low, the following message will appear on the SID: ”REPLACE KEY BAT- TERY”. To acknowledge the message, press CLEAR on the SID. You should change the battery as soon as possible, before the remote control is unable to func- tion properly. The battery life is 3-4 years in normal use. Battery type: Panasonic CR 2032, 3V lith- ium. Avoid putting fingerprints on the flat sides of the battery. Security 35 Change of battery, remote control 1 Battery 2 Control module Child safety lock on rear doors After fitting a new battery, press the unlock button on the remote control at least 5 times in succession while the car is within the range of the remote control, so that the car alarm can recognize the signals from the control. Hand in the old battery for disposal when you buy the new one. These batteries con- tain substances that are environmentally hazardous. Child safety locks 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. For the tailgate safety lock, see page 37. 36 Security Trunk lid switch Opening the trunk with the key, 9-5 Sedan Unlocking the tailgate with a key, 9-5 Wagon Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan The trunk lid lock is independent of the cen- tral-locking system. The trunk lid release switch on the driver’s door is inoperative when the car is locked from outside by remote control or key. Press the switch on the driver’s door to unlock the trunk lid. The trunk lid is locked automatically when closed. on the To unlock it from outside, press remote control or use the key. When the remote control is used, the hazard warning lights will flash three times and the horn chirps three times to confirm that the trunk lid has been unlocked. Tailgate, 9-5 Wagon The tailgate is not unlocked when the other car doors are unlocked. Unlocking The tailgate is unlocked with: (cid:127) The button on the driver’s door (if the car is unlocked). on the remote control. (cid:127) The button (cid:127) The key in the tailgate lock. Unlocking with the remote control is con- firmed by the warning lamps flashing three times. The tailgate unlocking button on the driver’s door is inoperative when the car is locked. Locking The tailgate is locked in the following ways: (cid:127) By locking all the car doors with the on the remote control. button (cid:127) With the button sole. on the centre con- (cid:127) With the key in the driver’s door. Security 37 Locking button by the tailgate inside open- ing handle. The tailgate is locked when closed if the button LOCK is pushed in before the tail- gate is closed. Some central locking functions can be adjusted to better fit your individ- ual needs, see page 237. Safety lock Safety lock The tailgate has a safety lock which is acti- vated with a button to the right of the tailgate lock. When the button is moved to the left, the tail- gate can only be opened from the outside, assuming that the locking button (LOCK) by the inside opening handle has not been pushed in. WARNING If small children are carried in the rear seat, the safety locks on the tailgate and rear doors should be activated to prevent unintentional opening from the inside. Security 38 Car alarm WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous. It is also danger- ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. The car alarm (anti-theft system) is acti- vated/deactivated when the car is locked/unlocked by the remote control or by the key, see page 33. The antenna for the alarm system is located in the center console. All the doors plus trunk lid and hood are monitored by microswitches, and win- dow-glass sensors will trigger the alarm if any glass is broken. If a door or the trunk lid or hood has been left open when the car is locked, the LED on the fascia will flash (three times per second) for ten seconds to indicate that something is wrong. Check to ensure that all the doors, plus trunk lid and hood, are closed properly. If the fault persists (LED flashing when renewed attempt 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 get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer. To avert inconvenience caused by the alarm being triggered inadvertently, make sure that anyone else using the car is famil- iar with how both the car alarm and the lock- ing system work. Remote control 1 Activate/lock 2 Deactivate/unlock 3 Unlock boot/tailgate Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 39. The car alarm is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked by the remote control. During this ten-second delay period, the doors, trunk lid and hood may still be opened without the alarm being triggered. The LED indicator on the instrument panel fascia will be on continuously during this period, at the end of which it will start to flash (once every third second). Activating the car alarm The car alarm (anti-theft system) is activated/deactivated when the car is locked/unlocked by the remote control or by the key. The car alarm cannot be activated if the

Boost Classifieds - Car Advice, Reviews, Events & Classifieds

2000 Saab 9 5 Owners Manual