2000 Saab 9 5 Owners Manual

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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(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.

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Security Doors................................... 32 Central locking ................... 32 Car alarm ............................ 38

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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.)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 driver’s door is open or if the ignition switch is in position ON. If, on the other hand, one of the other doors or the trunk or hood is open or opened and not closed again during the 10-seconds delay period, it will be excluded from the alarm function. If it is then closed, a new delay period of ten seconds will start, and the door (or trunk or hood will once again be secured by the alarm system. As usual, the LED will be on continuously during the new delay period and will start to flash once every third second after the 10-seconds period has elapsed.

Window-glass sensor The car-alarm system incorporates a sensor that monitors the window glass for the sound of breakage. The sensor is fitted inside the rear dome light. To avoid false alarms, such as the alarm being triggered by children or pets left inside the car, the sensor can be temporarily dis- abled. To disable the sensor To disable the sensor, first ensure that the ignition has been switched off and key removed from the switch. Then, press and hold the NIGHT PANEL button until ”DOOR ALARM ONLY” appears on the SID and a chime sounds. The car alarm must now be activated within three minutes, or the glass sensor will become active again. The glass sensor will be enabled again automatically when the car is next unlocked. The sensor can also be enabled again by repeating the procedure for disabling it. When the sensor has been enabled, ”FULL THEFT ALARM” will appear on the SID. If a fault is detected in the glass sensor, ”SERVICE THEFT ALARM” will appear on the SID.

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Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is inserted in the ignition, a signal is sent to the receiver. If the signal is verified, the engine can be started. Each time the key is removed from the igni- tion, the electronic immobilizer is activated. This means that the car cannot be started without the correct key is inserted in the igni- tion and the immobilizer is thus deactivated. If a fault is detected (e.g. in the transmitter) ”KEY NOT ACCEPTED” will appear on the SID. In this case, you can still start the car if you turn the ignition key to ON and press one of the buttons on the remote control (providing that the receiver gets the right signal from the remote control). Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to have the system checked. The LED double-flashes when the car is immobilized.

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Alarm signals When the car alarm is armed, it will be trig- gered if any door, or the trunk lid or hood, is opened or if a window is broken. The alarm will also be triggered if an attempt is made to bypass or short-circuit the igni- tion switch, or to disconnect the battery. If the alarm is triggered, the following alarm signals will be set off: (cid:127) Flashing of hazard warning lights for five

minutes.

(cid:127) Siren wailing for 30 seconds. The alarm signals will stop if the alarm is deactivated (car unlocked) during the alarm period. The alarm siren has a long-life battery (approx. 10 years), see "SERVICE THEFT ALARM", on page 42. When the battery goes dead, the siren must be replaced: it is not possible to change the batteries.

NOTE

(cid:127) It is possible to inadvertently deacti- vate the car alarm and at the same time unlock the car, if the button on the remote control is pressed by mistake when the control is still within range of the car.

(cid:127) When locking the car by remote con-

trol in extremely cold weather, it is advisable to check that the lock system has operated properly. To do so, check that the interior locking but- tons are all down. If not, unlock and relock the car again.

Panic-function In the car alarm system is a function called "Panic-function". To activate panic function: (cid:127) Push and hold one of the buttons on the

remote control for 2 seconds, or if you are sitting inside the car

(cid:127) Push the LOCK-switch on the center con-

sole for 2 seconds.

These actions will trigger the alarm (hazard warning lights and siren). To deactivate panic function: (cid:127) Push one of the buttons on the remote control, push the LOCK-switch in the center console, turn the key in one of the doors or turn the ignition to ON.

When the panic-function is activated the car will be locked/unlocked depending upon which button was pushed. When the ignition is ON the panic-function cannot be activated.

Overview of functions Locking/ activation

Unlocking/ deactivation

Hazard warning lights flash once and the horn chirps once. The LED will come on for 10 seconds. Hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn chirps twice. The LED will come on for two seconds. Hazard warning lights flash three times and the horn chirps three times. The LED will flash three times per second for 10 seconds.

Unlocking/ deactivation of trunk lid/tailgate alarm Alarm triggered Hazard warning lights flash for 5 min.

Siren wails for 30 seconds. To switch off the alarm, deactivate the system in the normal way (unlocking). The sensor detects if any window is broken and triggers the alarm. To disable the sensor, see page 39.

Window-glass sensor

Remote control The range of the remote control is normally

5-10 yds. (5-10 metres), although it can be sub- stantially more than this in ideal conditions. If a remote control or key is lost, the new one will have to be programmed from one of the remain- ing remote controls to match the car’s unique security code. Get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer.

Battery for remote control

Car-battery voltage

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The battery for the remote control will normally have a life of 3-4 years. When the battery needs changing, ”REPLACE KEY BATTERY” will appear on the SID. After fitting a new battery, press the unlock but- ton on the remote control at least 5 times in suc- cession while the car is within the range of the remote control, so that the car alarm can recog- nize the signals from the control. If the remote control has been exposed to very low temperatures, it may not function properly. If this happens, warm it in your hands for a few minutes. If the remote control is not working, it may be because the code signal has not been synchro- nized with that in the control module for the car alarm. To rectify this, press the unlock button on the remote control 4-5 times in quick succession. If the battery is disconnected while the alarm is active (car is locked), for example during an attempt to steal the car, the alarm will be trig- gered.

Alarm signals may differ between model variants for different coun- tries. Some of the car-alarm functions can be reprogrammed – con- sult your Saab dealer for further details (see page 237).

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LED signal

Overview of LED signals and SID messages Status Activation (during 10-second delay). Comes on for 10 seconds. Flashes once every third Alarm activated (after delay). second. Comes on for 2 seconds. Off. Flashes three times per sec- ond for 10 seconds. Flashes three times per sec- ond for 10 seconds. Comes on for 10 seconds.

Deactivation. Alarm not activated. Door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood open or opened during delay period. Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate.

Closing of door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood after delay period. Car immobilized but not locked. Car alarm not activated.

Flashes twice at three sec- onds intervals.

Some signals may differ between model variants for different countries.

SID message SERVICE THEFT ALARM Probably a fault in one of the sensors

Reason/action

KEY NOT ACCEPTED

DOOR ALARM ONLY FULL THEFT ALARM (cid:127) REMOTE KEY (cid:127) TRANSPONDR

or the alarm siren. Have the car checked by an autho- rized Saab dealer. Fault in key transmitter or in igni- tion-switch receiver. Turn ignition switch to ON and press the unlock button on the remote con- trol. Start the engine. Have the car checked by an autho- rized Saab dealer.

trol, see page 35. Window-glass sensor disabled. Window-glass sensor in circuit. Turn the ignition key to position ON and then press the button for open- ing the trunk lid. SID displays the number of remote controls and transmitters (transponders) coded to the car.

REPLACE KEY BATTERY Fit a new battery in the remote con-

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired oper- ation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu- facturer could void the user´s authority to operate the equipment.

Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Opera- tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion of the device.

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Instruments and controls Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights ................................. 46 Instruments ........................ 52 Trip computer SID.............. 54 Switches ............................. 61 Automatic climate control (ACC)................................. 67

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Main instrument panel 1 Tachometer 2 Indicator and warning lights 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lights 5 Fuel gauge

6 Engine temperature gauge 7 Trip meter reset button 8 Odometer and trip meter

Indicator and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will come on when the ignition is switched on prior to starting. Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started (see page 52).

Warning, oil pressure (engine oil)

This light will come on together with if the engine oil pressure is dangerously low. If the light flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop the car, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level (see page 171).

NOTE

Under no circumstances must the car be driven when the warning light is on. Low oil pressure can result in serious engine damage.

Warning, charging

Brake warning light

if

This light will come on together with the battery is not charging. If it comes on while you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine. Check the alternator drive belt (see page 179). If the belt has broken, the engine may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the battery will not be charged, the A/C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steering will be lost.

This light will come on together with if there is insufficient brake fluid in the reser- voir (see pages 175 / 176). If the ABS warning light is on at the same time, the ABS system may be inoperative because of a fault (see “Anti-lock brake warning”, page 48).

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Parking brake warning light

This light will show when the parking brake is on (see page 162). If the car is driven with the parking brake still

will also come on and a chime will

on, sound. The parking brake is mechanical and oper- ates on the rear wheels.

WARNING

WARNING

Never drive the car when these warning lights are on. Danger of brake failure! Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer.

(cid:127) Always apply the parking brake when

parking.

(cid:127) Always apply the parking brake before

removing the ignition key.

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Anti-lock brake warning

Airbag warning light

and

This light together with indi- cates that a fault has occurred in the ABS system. Conventional braking without the ABS function will still be available. For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of the brake fluid (see page 175). If the level is normal, depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times. Now check the level again. If the level is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable cau- tion, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have the brake system checked.

WARNING

(cid:127) If the ABS is inoperative, there is a

danger of the rear wheels locking up on hard braking.

(cid:127) If the level of brake fluid in the reser- voir is below the MIN mark, the car should be towed to an authorized Saab dealer.

This light together with a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system.

will come on if

WARNING

(cid:127) If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly.

(cid:127) The airbags 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

others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle.

The light will come on for about three sec- onds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position. It should go out after the engine has started.

CHECK message indicator This light indicates that there is a message in the SID. A chime will also sound (see page 58).

Central warning light

This light will come on and a chime will sound if a fault has been detected in any system that is critical to safety. Any of the following can activate the central warning light and alarm: (cid:127) Airbag system. (cid:127) Low oil pressure in engine. (cid:127) Parking brake is on (when car is moving). (cid:127) Brake fluid level low. (cid:127) Fault detected in ABS system. (cid:127) Engine overheating. (cid:127) Alternator not charging properly. The symbol and audible alarm are also acti- vated if the ignition key is turned to the ON position and the engine is not started within 10 seconds.

Engine malfunction

WARNING

An illuminated “Engine malfunction” indi- cator light indicates a serious engine-related problem. While your car may be able to be driven with the “Engine malfunction” indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are advised to have your car serviced at a qualified facil- ity as soon as possible. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious fur- ther damage to your car and create unsafe driving conditions. The operator should be prepared to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g., apply the brakes, disengage transmission, turn off the ignition etc.).

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Indicator, fuel

Indicator, rear fog light

This light comes on when there is less than about 2.5 gallons (10 liters) of fuel left in the tank.

NOTE

If the car runs out of fuel, air can have been drawn in with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause the catalytic converter to be damaged by overheating.

This light shows when the rear fog light is on (see page 62). The rear fog light is switched off automat- ically when the engine is switched off. When the fog light is next needed, it will have to be switched on manually again. The rear fog light consists of one light so it should not be mistaken for rear light.

Indicator, cruise control This light shows when the cruise-control system is active (see page 145).

Indicator, open door

If a door has not been closed properly, the pictogram will indicate the door concerned (or tailgate).

This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel-injection or ignition system. The car may still be driven with care and with some- what diminished performance (see page 132).

Indicator, high beam

This light shows when the headlights are on high beam (see page 61).

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Indicator, SPORT-mode

This light will come on in cars with automatic transmission when the S (SPORT) button on the selector lever has been pressed (position D, 3, 2 or 1) see page 144. In this mode, the gear changes occur later, at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. To cancel the SPORT mode, press the S button on the selector lever again. The mode is also deselected automatically when the selector lever is moved to P or R.

Indicator, WINTER-mode This light shows when the WINTER mode has been selected in cars with automatic transmission (see page 144). In the WINTER mode, the car pulls away in 3rd gear, to help prevent wheelspin on an icy road. To cancel the WINTER mode, press the W button.

Fault indicator, automatic transmission

On a car with an automatic transmission, this warning symbol is illuminated if a fault has been detected in the transmission. Switch the ignition off and on again to check if the fault persists. Even if the fault persists, it is still possible to drive the car (see page 140). Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE

If the control module has actuated the Limp-home function for the automatic transmission, the car will remain in 4th gear when D is selected, making it very sluggish. To overcome this, move the selector lever to position 2. When the indicator light is on, the car must not be driven with a trailer attached.

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Traction-control-system: OFF

TCS modulation in progress

The indicator light goes on when the Trac- tion Control System is switched off with the TCS OFF button. IMPORTANT: the Traction Control System is automatically engaged every time the engine is started (see page 147). The indicator light also goes on when there is a fault in the Traction Control System. In this case the light cannot be turned off by means of the TCS button. If a fault is indi- cated, have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. See also "Traction Control System", on page 147.

The TCS indicator light is located in the lower half of the tachometer and will be illu- minated when TCS regulation is occurring, i.e. when there is insufficient traction between the tires and the road surface to provide the grip required for the accelera- tion called for. The driver can also sense that the engine is not responding normally to the accelerator. Operation of the TCS indicates reduced traction between the tires and the road, and that extra care should be taken by the driver. In normal driving, the TCS will improve both ride comfort and safety, but must not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to drive at or maintain a higher rate of speed. The same precautions for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must still be applied (see page 147).

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1 Cars with automatic transmission

Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should come on when the ignition is switched on prior to starting. They should go out after about 3 seconds. The following lights light up until the engine is started, presuming that no fault exists:

Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. The needle may be allowed to enter the broken red zone on the dial only for an instant. A safety cut-out function (in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed exceeding approximately 6,200 rpm.

(cid:127) Central warning light

(cid:127) Oil pressure warning light

(cid:127) Warning, charging

Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance trav- elled in miles on U.S. vehicles and on Cana- dian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilometres, and the trip meter in miles and tenths (kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles). Reset button The reset button has two functions, deter- mined by whether the ignition is ON or OFF. (cid:127) When the ignition is ON, the button will

reset the trip meter.

(cid:127) When the ignition is OFF, the button will bring up the display for 20 seconds to allow the odometer and trip-meter read- ings to be viewed.

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Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the ABS system. If the NIGHT PANEL mode has been selected, the scale will be illuminated up to 87 mph (140 km/h). The remainder of the scale will be illuminated if the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h).

Fuel gauge Fuel-tank capacity, see page 228. The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel left in the tank. When this is down to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on (see page 49). Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can be travelled on the remaining fuel (see page 55).

Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper- ature of the coolant. The needle should be in the middle of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature. If the needle approaches the red zone, which can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the highest gear possible, keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down.

If the needle enters the red zone, the warning light will come on and an alarm chime will sound.

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NOTE

If the needle, despite the above action, enters the red zone, stop the car immedi- ately, let the engine idle. If the needle stays in the red zone, stop the engine.

Check fuse 15 (radiator fan) in the fuse panel under the hood, see page 196. If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and check the coolant level by looking at the level visible through the plastic tank - do not remove the cap. If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the SID will display the message ”FILL COOLANT FLUID”.

WARNING

Never open the cap of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot, open with care. The over-pressure in the cool- ing-system can cause hot coolant and steam to be released.

Trip computer SID (Saab Information Display (SID)

The SID displays CHECK messages and has eight trip-computer functions (Saab Car Computer, SCC) The SID display is also used by the Audio System.

WARNING

It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary. The driver’s attention can oth- erwise easily be distracted from the road.

Selector lever indication (Automatic transmission)

The position of the selector lever is indi- cated on the main instrument panel.

CLEAR SET

NIGHT PANEL

SCC Selecting the function

Use the following functions:

button to scroll through the

DIST

Distance to destination / Trip meter. Estimated time of arrival.

ARRIV ALARM Alarm function. SPD W Speed warning (chime).

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Entering values for the functions Values can be entered for the following functions: SPD ∅, DIST, ARRIV, ALARM and SPD W.

1 Select the desired function using

or

2 Press the SET button for at least one

second (figures start to flash and a chime sounds).

3 Use

or

to increase or decrease

the value (press CLEAR to reset).

4 Press SET to record the value.

Outdoor temperature (Frost warning) Regardless of which function has been selected, except Night Panel Mode, SID will automatically display the outdoor tempera- ture when it is between 26° and 38°F (-3° and +3°C). This also applies if the temperature has moved outside the range of 21° to 43°F (-6° to +6°C) but is again between 26° and 38°F (-3° and +3°C).

WARNING

Remember that roads can be icy even at temperatures of above 38°F (+3°C), especially on bridges and stretches of road that are sheltered from the sun.

Use the following functions:

button to scroll through the

TEMP D.T.E.

Outdoor temperature and Date. Estimated range (distance to empty fuel tank).

FUEL ∅ Average fuel consumption

since function last reset.

SPD ∅ Average speed since function

last reset.

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Setting the date

1 Use 2 Press the SET button for at least one

to select TEMP.

second (year starts to flash and a chime sounds).

or

3 Set the year using 4 Touch SET. 5 Set the month in the same way. 6 Touch SET. 7 Set the day in the same way. 8 Press SET to save the date setting.

Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off 1 Select the Alarm or Speed-warning

function.

Calculation of arrival time and average speed The settings must be made before the jour- ney is started.

2 Press SET to turn on the function.

Press CLEAR to turn off the function.

When either function is on, ALARM/SPD W respectively will be visible on the display. An asterisk * will be visible on the far right of the display when either function is selected. The Alarm and Speed-warning settings will not be cancelled when the engine is switched off. When the Alarm has been set to come on at a specified time, it will only be activated once – it will not come on at the same time every day. Press SET to turn it on again. The Alarm will continue to beep for one minute if not switched off.

Calculation of arrival time:

button.

1 Select DIST using the 2 Set the destination distance. 3 Press SET. When ARRIV is selected during the journey, the arrival time based on the average speed over the past 20 minutes will be displayed. Press DIST and the distance remaining to the destination will be displayed in the same way. After the distance to destination has decreased to zero, the DIST will function as a trip meter (see ”Using DIST as a trip meter”). The starting value for the trip meter will be the last distance set in the DIST function. Example: The DIST setting was 100 miles. Once 100 miles (160 km) has been cov- ered, the DIST will start to function as a trip meter, the initial reading of which will be 100 miles (160 km).

Using DIST as a trip meter If no value has been set for the DIST func- tion, DIST will now function as a trip meter (indicated by an arrow on the far right of the display). Press CLEAR to reset the trip meter. Under 1000 miles the distance will be shown in increments of 0.1 miles, there-after, the reading will change in incre- ments of 1.0 miles. Metric units: for just under a kilometer, the distance will be shown in increments of 10 meters, there-after, the reading will change in increments of 100 meters. When DIST is functioning as a trip meter, the ARRIV function will display the current time.

To calculate the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained

1 Select DIST using the 2 Set the distance to be covered.

button.

3 Press 4 Set the average speed you intend to

to select SPD Ø.

drive at.

5 Press SET to display the estimated

arrival time.

At the beginning of a journey, the SPD Ø and ARRIV functions will display current values. If values are set during the journey, the new values will be displayed after a delay of about 10 seconds.

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Calculating the requisite average speed:

1 Press 2 Set the distance to be covered.

to select DIST.

to select ARRIV. 3 Press 4 Set the desired arrival time. 5 Press SET to display the average speed

you need to maintain to arrive at the desired time.

At the beginning of a journey, the SPD Ø and ARRIV functions will display current values. If values are set during the journey, the new values will be displayed after a delay of about 10 seconds.

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Resetting values To reset the values, press CLEAR for at least four seconds. The following functions will be reset simultaneously: (cid:127) Estimated range on remaining fuel

(function based on a fuel consumption of 28 mpg).

(cid:127) Average fuel consumption. (cid:127) Average speed. (cid:127) Arrival time (function based on current

speed).

Programmed values for DIST, ALARM and SPD W will not be reset (see the respective function).

CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the display for about four sec- onds, while the SID checks are being per- formed. When a CHECK message is generated while the car is being driven, a chime will sound, INFO DISPL will come on on the main instrument panel, and the message will appear on the SID. The number of mes- sages that can be displayed by the SID varies with the specification of the car. If more than one CHECK message has been generated, the + symbol will appear to the left of the text on the display. The mes- sages appear in order of priority. If a new fault occurs while another message is being displayed, the message relating to the new one will appear for 10 seconds, after which the display will return to the ear- lier one. Press CLEAR once to acknowledge a mes- sage, whereupon it will be cleared from the display. It will not be displayed again before the ignition has been switched off and then on again.

The following messages may be displayed:

Message

FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE TEST BRAKE LIGHTS 1) WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW FILL COOLANT FLUID REPLACE KEY BATTERY KEY NOT ACCEPTED SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT- ING TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP TIME FOR SERVICE 2)

See page 182
185
186
185
185

181
174
35
42
42
141

134
218

1 This message cannot be removed by pressing

CLEAR. Depress the brake pedal.

2 This message will be displayed approxi-

mately 600 miles (1,000 km) before the next scheduled service is due, or when 365 days have elapsed since the last service. The message should be cleared at the time of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). If you have carried out the service yourself, you can clear the message by pressing CLEAR once. Reset by pressing CLEAR for at least eight seconds, until ”SERVICE” appears on the display and a chime sounds.

Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be selected. In this mode, the amount of infor- mation displayed is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated. When the Night Panel button is pressed, only the speedometer will be illuminated (up to the 87-mph or 140-km/h graduation), all the other instruments illumination being extinguished and their needles moved to zero. Both the SID and the ACC displays will be extinguished and the backlighting for switches and other controls will be dimmed. Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with the display of CHECK mes- sages, will operate as normal, except "Frost warning", see page 55.

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The following conditions will wake up the respective displays in the Night-Panel mode: (cid:127) Setting of the Audio system, SID or ACC

(display comes on for ten seconds).

(cid:127) CHECK message generated in the SID. (cid:127) High engine revs cause the rev counter to be illuminated until the engine speed has fallen again. If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below 4 gallons (15 liters), the fuel gauge will be illuminated. If the engine temperature rises above nor- mal, the temperature gauge will be illumi- nated. If the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h), the entire speedometer will be illuminated. In cars with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is moved from D to position 3, 2 or 1, the selector indication on the main instrument panel will be illuminated.

To restore the displays and lighting to the normal mode, press the Night-Panel button.

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Units and language versions The SID has four sets of units: METRIC IMP. 1 km miles mph km/h UK gal liters °C °F 24-hour 12-hour 12-hour 12-hour

IMP. 2 US miles miles mph mph UK gal US gal °C

°F

CHECK messages can be displayed in six language options: English, Swedish, German, French, Italian and Spanish.

Selecting units and language 1 Press CLEAR and SET simultaneously for four seconds until a chime sounds.

2 Press units.

or

to select the required

3 Touch SET.

4 Press

or

language. 5 Touch SET.

to select the required

CLEAR

Clock Set the clock by means of the two buttons under the digital clock on the left of the dis- play.

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Light switches

1 High beam signal 2 High/low beam switching

High/low beam To switch between high and low beam, lift the control stalk fully towards you (position 2). When the high beam is on, the indicator on the main instrument panel will be illuminated. High beam flasher The headlights come on to high beam when the stalk is lifted to the first spring-loaded position (position 1) and remain on until the stalk is released.

Courtesy Headlamp Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on low beam for about 30 seconds after the driver’s door has been closed. To activate this function, switch off the igni- tion and remove the key. Then, open the driver’s door and lift the high/low beam con- trol stalk fully to its second position. The low beam headlights will come on after the driver’s door has been closed and will remain on for about 30 seconds. The length of time for this function can be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer.

Switches

Daytime running lights

The parking lights and daytime running lights come on automatically when the igni- tion switch is ON. Note to owners in the U.S.: If you do not want Daytime Running Lights, this feature can be disconnected: switch off the engine and remove fuse No. 35 (see page 194). Note to owners in Canada: Daytime Run- ning Lights must not be disconnected as they are a Canadian Federal legal require- ment.

Parking lights

The parking lights can be switched on regardless of the position of the ignition switch. Note: The lighting switch must be in parking or headlight position (low beam position only) to operate the fog lights (see page 63).

Headlights

The headlights come on automatically when the ignition is ON and go off when the igni- tion switch is turned to the LOCK position. The parking lights, however, can be on when the ignition switch is in the LOCK posi- tion.

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Rear fog light Press the button to switch on the rear fog light, which will only come on if the head- lights are on. The rear fog light will go off automatically when the engine is switched off. When the fog light is next needed, it will have to be switched on manually again. The rear fog light consists of one light so it should not be mistaken for rear light. Make sure you are familiar with the appli- cable provincial/state law regarding the use of rear fog lights.

WARNING

In poor visibility, avoid following the tail lights of the vehicle in front. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you may be unable to avoid a collision and therefore risk injury to yourself and others.

Instrument illumination The brightness of the instrument illumina- tion can be varied by means of the dimmer switch adjacent to the headlight switch. (See also Night panel on page 59). In daylight or other equally bright light, the instrument and switch illumination is auto- matically extinguished.