2000 Saab 9 5 Owners Manual

nally split circuits; ventilated discs on front wheels. EBD function, see page 146. Acts on rear wheels DOT 4 0.925 qts (900 ml)

Front __________________________ Front, 9-5 2.3 Turbo Aero ___________ Rear ___________________________

11.34 in (288 mm) 12.05 in (306 mm) 11.26 in (286 mm)

Total friction area of brake pads:

Front __________________________

Rear ___________________________

36.3 in2 (234 cm2) 15.5 in2 (100 cm2)

Wheel size ________________________ 6.5 x 16 or 7 x 17

9-5 2.3 Turbo Aero ___________________ Use 6.5 x 16 or

7 x 17 only

Tire size (summer tires):

6.5 x 16 wheels ___________________ 215/55 R16
7 x 17 wheels _____________________ 225/45 R17

Tire size (winter tires):

6 x 15 wheels (not 9-5 2.3 Turbo Aero)__ 195/65 R15 M+S 6.5 x 16 wheels ___________________ 205/55 R16 M+S Recommended wheels for snow chains _ 6 x 15 (not 9-5 2.3

Turbo Aero) or 6.5 x 16

Compact spare:

Wheel___________________________ 4 x 16
Tire_____________________________ T115/70 R16
Pressure_________________________ 60 psi (420 kPa) Maximum life _____________________ 2,200 miles

(3500 km)

Maximum speed __________________ 50 mph (80 km/h)

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NOTE

Snow chains Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels and must be used on the following tire/wheel combinations: Wheel 6 x 15_________ 195/65 R15 M+S (not 9-5 2.3 Turbo Aero) or

Tire

205/65 R15 M+S (not 9-5 2.3 Turbo Aero)

6.5 x 16________205/55 R16 M+S or

215/55 R16

Max. speed is 30 mph (50 km/h). Consult your authorized Saab dealer of approved snow chains.

NOTE

Wheels larger than 17” must not be fitted. The wheel offset must not exceed 49 mm. Vehicles with 12.05 in (306 mm) front brake discs must not use 15” rims.

Front-wheel alignment: toe-in, measured

between rims: Front __________________________

Rear ___________________________

0.0585±0.0195 in (1.5±0.5 mm) 0.0866±0.0585 in (2.2±1.5 mm)

Plates and labels When consulting your Saab dealer, it may be necessary to quote the car’s V.I.N., engine and gearbox numbers. 1 Modification identity plate. 2 V.I.N. number, inside windshield. 3 Certification label. 4 Gearbox number. 5 Engine number. 6 Tire pressures and color codes

(body & trim), label.

7 Chassis number plate. 8 Chassis number, stamped on body. 9 Vehicle Emission Control Information. 10 Spark ignition system information

(Canada only).

Specifications

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4728473

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Specifications

position: 1
Y S 3 E F

V.I.N.:

9 10 11
8 E 6 Y 3

12

045842

2 3 4 5 6 = identification codes for certain chassis details

8 Engine variant _____ E = G = Z =

2.3t 2.3 Turbo 3.0t

9 Check digit ________ 0-9/X 10 Model year ________ Y = 2000
11 Factory ___________ 3 = Trollhättan 12 Serial number ______

000001-999999

1 Region ___________ Y = Northern Europe 2 Country __________ S = Sweden 3 Manufacturer _____ 4 Product line ______ E = 9-5
5 Model series ______ D = 9-5 with driver’s and

3 = Saab Automobile AB

passenger-side airbags

F = 9-5 SE with driver’s and

passenger-side airbags H = 9-5 Aero with driver’s and passenger-side airbags

M = 9-5 Griffin with driver’s and

passenger-side airbags

6 Body version _____

7 Gearbox __________

4-door 5-door

4 = 5 = 5 = Manual 5-speed 8 = Automatic 4-speed

Automatic Climate Control (ACC):

Indoor temperature can be increased/decreased relative to the selected temperature.

(cid:127) Delayed start of fan after starting the car,

to reduce risk of fogging windshield.

(cid:127) Temperature at which the defroster mode

is automatically selected.

(cid:127) Response time for the fan speed when the selected temperature is changed.

(cid:127) Temperature at which the air distribution

switches from defroster mode to defrost/floor mode.

(cid:127) Last manual selection will be selected the

next time the car is started.

Several of the systems in your Saab car can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed. Consult an authorized Saab dealer for fur- ther information. Car alarm/central locking system: (cid:127) The sound level of the siren when locking/

unlocking, HIGH or LOW.

(cid:127) The number of blinks when locking/

unlocking, 1 to 7.

(cid:127) Automatic locking of the trunk when the

car is driven, 1 to 8 mph (2-14 km/h), YES or NO.

(cid:127) Preclude the unlocking of the trunk while

the car is driven, YES or NO.

(cid:127) Automatic locking of the trunk after

1 second-4 minutes if it has not been opened, YES or NO.

(cid:127) Automatic locking of the trunk when it is

closed, YES or NO.

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237

Saab Information Display: (cid:127) Outdoor temperature display can be

adjusted.

(cid:127) Days remaining to next service can be

activated/counted or not.

(cid:127) Delete “Test Brake Light“ message on

SID at start-up. Miscellaneous: (cid:127) Select the on-time for heated rear seat. (cid:127) Coolant temperature gauge adjustment

can be increased/decreased.

(cid:127) Fuel level gauge adjustment can be

increased/decreased.

(cid:127) Additional sweep of the wipers after wind-

shield washer function (ON or OFF).

(cid:127) Follow me home on-time can vary from 20

to 50 seconds.

(cid:127) Night panel illumination deactivation speed for the speedometer can be adjusted.

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Specifications

Following adjustments can be done by the driver: Automatic Climate Control (ACC): To alter the preprogrammed “AUTO“ start up mode with your own preferences you can manually select the desired settings for: (cid:127) Temperature. (cid:127) Fan speed. (cid:127) Air distribution. See “Programming I“ on page 73 and “Pro- gramming II“ on page 74.

Saab 9-5 Audio System (see page 93): (cid:127) Maximum starting volume (when the

radio is switched on).

(cid:127) Telephone volume (if the car is equipped with a phone connected to the audio sys- tem).

(cid:127) Speed dependent volume (volume

increases or decreases with vehicle speed).

(cid:127) Loudness.

Alarm system: The glass breakage sensor can be tempo- rarily disabled, see page 39. Daytime Running Lights: To disable, turn off the ignition and pull out fuse 35, see page 194.

Specifications

239

Afterheater, V6-engine cars The afterheater enables a comfortable temperature to be main- tained inside the car even after the engine has been switched off. The heater can be activated up to 10 minutes after the engine has stopped, although the coolant temperature must be at least 40°C for the heater to operate. To start the heater: 1 The ignition should be OFF. 2 Press and hold the AUTO button on the ACC panel for about a second, until a chime is sounded and the following appears on the SID: ”AFTERHEATER ACTIVATED”.

The following settings will be in force when the heater is running: (cid:127) Air distribution in AUTO mode. (cid:127) Recirculation not active but can be selected manually. (cid:127) Fan speed is automatic and cannot be changed. (cid:127) Only the fan speed is shown on the display. If AUTO is pressed,

the system selections will be indicated.

The following controls do not operate while the afterheater is on: (cid:127) Rear-window heating. (cid:127) ECON. (cid:127) User presets. Some of the functions can be reprogrammed. For further informa- tion, please consult your Saab dealer (see page 237).

After five seconds, the SID will indicate how much heat is available (0 – 100%).

To switch off the heater: 1 Press the OFF button on the ACC panel. The heater will also be switched off if the ignition is turned ON.

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Specifications

Index A/C system, fault diagnosis ________ 206
A/C system, maintenance _________ 206
ABS brakes ____________________ 146
ACC ___________________________ 67
ACC functions ___________________ 70
ACC, automatic climate control ______ 67
ACC, calibration _________________ 75
ACC, condensation _______________ 76
ACC, programming _______________ 73
ACC, useful tips _________________ 75
Adjusting the steering wheel _______ 107
Adjustment, seats _______________ 102
Afterheater, V6-engine cars _______ 239
Air conditioning (A/C),

fault diagnosis and maintenance __ 206
Air distribution, ACC ______________ 72
Airbag _________________________ 23
Alarm __________________________ 38
Alarm functions __________________ 41
Alarm signals _________________ 38, 41
Alternator ______________________ 179
Alternator drive belt __________ 179, 231
Alternator rating _________________ 230
Anticorrosion treatment ___________ 211
Antidazzle rear-view mirror ________ 109
Ashtrays ______________________ 112
Audio System ___________________ 77

Audio System, quick guide _________ 79
Autochecking of lights on starting ____ 52
Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 67
Automatic transmission,

technical data _________________ 232

Battery ________________________ 177
Battery charging/replacing _________ 178
Battery, boost starting ____________ 160
Belt guide ______________________ 12
Boost starting using jump leads ____ 160
Booster cushion __________________ 21
Brake and clutch fluid ____________ 175
Brake-fluid reservoir _____________ 175
Brakes, technical data ____________ 233
Bulbs, changing _________________ 182
Bulbs, table of __________________ 191

CD changer _____________________ 89
CD player ______________________ 87
CHECK messages _______________ 58
CHECKING _____________________ 58
Calibration, ACC _________________ 75
Cancelling the programmed settings __ 73
Car alarm _______________________ 38
Car care _______________________ 165
Car phone, installation _____________ 98
Cargo net, 9-5 Wagon ____________ 123

Index

241

Carpeting, care of _______________ 208
Cassette player __________________ 84
Catalytic converter,

important considerations _________ 133
Central locking ___________________ 32
Change language in SID ___________ 60
Change of address notification _____ 220
Changing a wheel _______________ 203
Changing bulbs _________________ 182
Changing the coolant _____________ 175
Changing the wheels round ________ 199
Changing wiper blades ___________ 180
Chassis number _________________ 235
Chassis number, key to ___________ 236
Child safety _____________________ 18
Child safety locks, rear doors _______ 35
Child seat, integral ________________ 21
Cleaning, engine bay _____________ 210
Clock _______________________ 59, 60
Colour code, body _______________ 235
Colour code, trim ________________ 235
Compact spare wheel ____________ 202
Condensation, ACC _______________ 76
Coolant _______________________ 174
Coolant, changing _______________ 175
Cruise control __________________ 145
Cup holder _____________________ 115

DICE/TWICE ___________________ 193
Dampers ______________________ 232

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Index

Date code, tires _________________ 201
Dim-dipped beam ________________ 61
Direction indicators _______________ 62
Door handles ____________________ 32
Door mirrors ___________________ 108
Doors, locks & luggage compartment _ 31
Drive belt ______________________ 231
Drive belt, alternator _____________ 179
Drive belts _____________________ 231
Drive belts, length _______________ 231
Driver’s seat, programmable _______ 104
Driving in hot weather ____________ 151
Driving with a load _______________ 157

Electric heating seat _____________ 106
Electric heating, front seats ________ 106
Electric windows ________________ 110
Electrical system, technical data ____ 230
Electrically heated rear seat _______ 106
Electronic starting interlock _________ 33
Emergency operation of sunroof ____ 112
Emission control systems _________ 169
Engine bay, 4-cyl ________________ 167
Engine bay, 6-cyl ________________ 168
Engine bay, cleaning _____________ 210
Engine number _________________ 235
Engine oil, grade ________________ 229
Engine, description __________ 170, 171
Engine, technical data ____________ 228
Engine, temperature gauge _________ 53

Engine-oil level, checking _________ 171
Expansion tank, coolant __________ 174

Fault codes, Audio System _________ 99
Flat spot, tire ___________________ 206
Fluid level, automatic transmission __ 173
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ____ 116
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon ___ 119
Follow-me-home function __________ 61
Frequently asked questions on airbag 26
Front fog lights ___________________ 63
Frost warning ____________________ 55
Fuel __________________________ 134
Fuel consumption ________________ 54
Fuel filler flap ___________________ 126
Fuel gauge _____________________ 53
Fuel grade _____________________ 228
Fuse box under hood ____________ 196
Fuse panel _____________________ 192
Fuses _________________________ 192

Gearbox number ________________ 235
Gearbox oil, checking ____________ 173
Gearbox, technical data, __________ 231
Glove compartment ______________ 113

Handbrake _____________________ 162
Hazard warning lights _____________ 63
Head restraint __________________ 104
Headlight flasher _________________ 61
Headlights ______________________ 61
Holidaying abroad _______________ 213
Hood _________________________ 166
Horn __________________________ 107

Immobilizer _____________________ 33
Indicator and warning lights _________ 46
Indicator lights ___________________ 46
Instrument illumination _____________ 62
Instruments and controls ___________ 45
Integral child seat ________________ 21
Interior equipment _______________ 101
Interior lighting ___________________ 64
Interior rearview mirror ___________ 108

Key ___________________________ 32
Key to chassis number ___________ 236

Labels __________________________ 8
Leather upholstery, care of ________ 208

Light horn ______________________ 61
Light switches ___________________ 61
Luggage-compartment lighting ______ 64

Main instrument panel _____________ 46
Main/dipped beam ________________ 61
Maintenance schedule ___________ 218
Manual gearbox, technical data ____ 231
Maxi fuses _____________________ 193
Milometer ______________________ 52
Motoring abroad ________________ 213

Night Panel _____________________ 59

Oil capacity, engine ______________ 228
Oil change, engine ______________ 172
Oil specification _________________ 228
OnStar ________________________ 100
Outdoor temperature ______________ 54
Owner assistance _______________ 219

Paintwork, touching-in ____________ 210
Parking lights ____________________ 61

Plates and labels ________________ 235
Poly-V-belt _____________________ 179
Power steering _________________ 176
Power-steering fluid ______________ 176
Programming I, ACC ______________ 73
Programming II, ACC _____________ 74
Programming the ACC ____________ 73

Questions on function of airbag ______ 26
Quick guide, Audio System _________ 79

Radio __________________________ 82
Rear fog light ____________________ 62
Rear seat, 9-5 Sedan, folding ______ 116
Rear seat, 9-5 Wagon, folding ______ 119
Rear-seat head restraints _________ 105
Rear-view mirror, antidazzle _______ 109
Rearview mirrors ________________ 108
Reclamation ___________________ 213
Refuelling _____________________ 134
Relay panel ____________________ 195
Remote control __________________ 32
Remote-control battery, changing ____ 35
Reporting safety defects __________ 220
Reprogramming of systems _______ 237
Reservoir, power-steering fluid _____ 176
Rev counter _____________________ 52
Reversing lights __________________ 63

Index

243

Roof load ______________________ 155
Running-in _____________________ 149

SID ____________________________ 54
SRS (airbag) ____________________ 23
SRS, supplementary restraint system _ 23
Saab 9-5 Audio System ____________ 77
Saab Information Display (SID) ______ 54
Safety belts _____________________ 12
Safety belts, care of ______________ 207
Safety-belt pretensioners ___________ 12
Safety-belt reminder ______________ 12
Seats _________________________ 102
Securing a load __________________ 36
Selector lever indication,

automatic transmission ___________ 54
Service costs ___________________ 219
Service information ______________ 220
Service intervals ________________ 218
Service record retention __________ 219
Settings, seats __________________ 102
Side airbags _____________________ 28
Signalling, horn _________________ 107
Sliding floor, 9-5 Wagon __________ 124
Snow chains ___________________ 150
Spare wheel ____________________ 202
Spare wheel and tools ____________ 126
Spark plugs ____________________ 230
Speed rating ___________________ 198
Speedometer _________________ 52, 53

W Warning labels ____________________ 8
Warning light, AIR BAG ____________ 26
Warning lights ___________________ 46
Washers ______________________ 180
Washers, windshield _____________ 181
Washing the car _________________ 209
Waxing and polishing ____________ 209
Wear indicators, tires _____________ 200
Wheels and tires ____________ 198, 233
Wheels and tires, sizes ___________ 233
Window-glass sensor, car alarm _____ 39
Windshield washers _______________ 65
Windshield wipers ________________ 65
Wiper blades, headlamp __________ 180
Wiper blades, replacing ___________ 180
Wipers and washers __________ 65, 180

244

Index

Starting in cold weather, ACC _______ 73
Starting in hot weather, ACC ________ 73
Steering wheel adjustment ________ 107
Steering, technical data ___________ 232
Stone-chip damage, repairing ______ 210
Storage compartments ___________ 113
Sun visors _____________________ 112
Sunroof _______________________ 111
Suspension ____________________ 232
Suspension, technical data ________ 232
Switches _______________________ 61
Systems, adjustment _____________ 237

TCS OFF _______________________ 51
Table of fuses __________________ 194
Tachometer _____________________ 52
Tailgate, opening _________________ 36
Tank gauge _____________________ 53
Technical data __________________ 225
Temperature control, ACC _________ 69
Temperature gauge, engine ________ 53
Temperature zones, ACC __________ 69
Textile carpeting ________________ 208
Through-load hatch ______________ 118
Tie Downs _____________________ 118
Tightening torque, wheel studs _____ 203
Tire markings ______________ 198, 199
Tire pressure _______________ 157, 198
Tires _____________________ 198, 233
Tools _________________________ 126

Touching-in the paintwork _________ 210
Towbar attachment ______________ 152
Towbar load ____________________ 153
Towing the car __________________ 158
Towing, automatics ______________ 158
Traction _______________________ 147
Trailer weights __________________ 227
Trionic ________________________ 169
Trip computer ___________________ 54
Trip meter ______________________ 52
Trunk _________________________ 116
Trunk lid, opening ________________ 36
Turbo, points to note _____________ 132

Under the hood, 4-cyl ____________ 167
Under the hood, 6-cyl ____________ 168
Upholstery and trim ______________ 208
Upholstery and trim, care of _______ 208
Useful tips, ACC _________________ 75

Vanity mirrors __________________ 112
Ventilated front seats _____________ 105
Viscosity, engine oil ______________ 228

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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(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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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(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.

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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.

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(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.

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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

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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.

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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