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(cid:127) Car phone connects to car’s circuitry. (cid:127) Microphone for hands-free phone use

incorporated in overhead panel at front. (cid:127) Audio System mute function when phone

activated.

(cid:127) Phone conversation amplified through

Audio System speakers.

(cid:127) TELEPHONE appears on the SID when

phone in use.

(cid:127) Volume level for ongoing conversation can be adjusted by volume controls on steering wheel or on Audio System module (see also ”Volume-preset mode”, page 93). If the sound is distorted, adjust by means of the volume control on telephone set.

(cid:127) Phone battery charging when phone is in

its cradle.

Please refer to the instructions supplied with the phone for details of how to make and receive calls. In order to fully utilize the hands-free function, certain circuits must be available from the telephone to be installed. Your authorized Saab dealer has this infor- mation available.

(cid:127) WARNING

Always consult an authorized Saab dealer for installation guidance. If you feel that any of the warnings or fault indications are unclear, have the equip- ment checked by an authorized Saab dealer.

Mobile phones and communications radios Mobile phones and communications radios that do not have a separate external antenna radiate an electromagnetic field inside the car.

WARNING

The electromagnetic field inside the car can be detrimental to health.

NOTE

The electromagnetic field can cause interference to other electrical systems in the car, such as the Audio System.

Saab therefore recommends that a car phone/radio transmitter should always be connected to an external antenna. An external antenna also provides improved transmission/reception and a greater range. Mobile phones and communications radios that are not supplied as standard equipment by Saab can interfere with the car’s electri- cal system and cause spurious fault codes to be generated.

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NOTE

Great care should be exercised in trying to rectify a fault. If you are at all unsure, contact an authorized Saab dealer.

The Audio System has a built-in diagnostics function. If a fault is detected, a fault code is generated to help dealer technicians to diagnose the fault. Below are the codes for some faults that you might be able to rectify yourself.

Fault code CD/CDC ERROR 12/17/19 TAPE ERR 01

TAPE ERR 02/03

Possible cause CD is dirty, loaded wrong side up or defec- tive. Tape broken or mechanical fault in deck. Tape snarled up or mechanical fault in deck.

TAPE ERR 11 Cassette jammed: can- not be loaded/ejected.

OnStar System (US Option only) Your vehicle may be equipped with OnStar, a vehicle telematics communications and navigation system. See the separate OnStar owner’s manual supplied in your vehicle’s document organizer.

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WARNING

The CD player/CD changer is classified as Class 1 laser equipment (cid:127) Service and repair work must only be carried out by authorized technicians.

(cid:127) If the casing is damaged, hazardous

laser radiation can occur.

NOTE

All work on the Audio System must be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer.

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Interior equipment and trunk Seats ................................ 102 Steering-wheel adjustment..................... 107 Rear-view mirrors ........... 108 Electric windows............. 110 Sunroof ............................ 111 Sun visors........................ 112 Ashtrays........................... 112 Glove compartment ........ 113 Cup holders ..................... 115 Trunk ................................ 116 Spare wheel and tools .... 126 Fuel filler flap................... 126 Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency............ 126

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Seats Both front seats are electrically operated. On certain models the driver´s seat is equipped with a memory function. To facilitate getting into the car, both seats can be adjusted when either of the front doors is open. For safety reasons, if the door is closed, the seat can only be adjusted when the ignition is ON. Note, however, that both seats can be adjusted for 30 seconds after both doors have been closed.

WARNING

The seats are actuated by powerful motors. Take care that to ensure that nothing can be trapped when adjusting the seat. Bear in mind that children can be injured if they play with the electrically-operated seats

The following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: (cid:127) Height. (cid:127) Legroom. (cid:127) Backrest rake angle. (cid:127) Lumbar support. (cid:127) Head-restraint height. We recommend that adjustments to the driver’s seat be performed in the following order: 1 Height. 2 Legroom. 3 Seat tilt angle. 4 Backrest rake angle. Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see page 107).

WARNING

Never adjust the driver’s seat except when the car is stationary.

Side airbags (see page 28).

Height To raise the seat, lift the lower control straight up. To lower the seat, press the lower control down. The same control can be used to adjust the height of the front and rear edges of the seat independently.

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Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower con- trol forward or back.

Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper con- trol forward or back.

Lumbar support Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjust- ment of the lumbar support.

WARNING

The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or an accident.

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To recall the programmed settings, press the appropriate preset button, whereupon the seat and mirrors will be adjusted auto- matically. To change the settings stored in a preset button, adjust the seat and mirrors as before and save the new settings by pressing M and the appropriate preset button. To facilitate reversing, the passenger side door mirror can be tilted down automati- cally, e.g. to show the curb. To do this, select reverse and press the tiny button adjacent to the door-mirror control. When you deselect reverse, the mirror will return to its original setting automatically (see page 108).

Programmable driver’s seat (certain models only) In certain models the driver´s seat is equipped with a programmable memory function. This function also includes the door mirrors. Adjust the seat and door mirrors. To save the settings, press and hold the M button and, at the same time, press one of the preselect buttons (1, 2 or 3). The SID will sound a bell to confirm that the settings have been saved.

Head restraint The front seats in the Saab 9-5 are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These reduce the risk of whiplash injury if the car is hit from behind. In the event of a rear-end collision, the body is forced back against the backrest. This, in turn, causes the mechanism to press the head restraint forwards and upwards, to maintain the head, neck and back align- ment. The SAHR is a mechanical system, actu- ated by the body weight. The mechanism is built into the top of the backrest, where it is connected to the head restraint. Because the SAHR is mechanically oper- ated, it does not need to be replaced after a collision has occurred.

The head restraint can be raised or lowered and is adjustable in various positions. (cid:127) Raising: grasp the head restraint on both

sides and pull it straight up.

(cid:127) Lowering: press the catch on the left-hand side of the attaching point and press down the head restraint.

WARNING

Adjust the head restraint so that the head is well supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height, thus reduc- ing the likelihood of neck injury in an acci- dent.

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Ventilated front seats (option) Ventilated front seats, that enhance seating comfort in hot weather, are available as an option on cars equipped with leather-uphol- stered and electrically adjustable seats. Ventilated seats are equipped with two fans that extract the moist air from between the seat and the body. The fans have three speeds and are OFF when the switch is set to 0.

Rear-seat head restraints 9-5 Sedan: The rear head restraints have three adjustment positions for passenger comfort. They can also be folded down to increase the driver’s rearward vision when the seat is unoccupied, see also page 116.

WARNING

The head restraint should not be folded down when the seat is occupied.

9-5 Wagon: The height of the rear head restraints can be adjusted to provide opti- mum passenger comfort.

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Electric heating, front seats (option) Both front seats have adjustable and ther- mostat-controlled heating of the seat cush- ion and backrest, available as an option. Heating is adjustable in three stages. In position 0 it is turned off.

Electrically heated seat cushions in the rear seat (option) Electrically heated seat cushions for the two outer seats in the rear are available as an option. The ON/OFF control button for the cushion heating is located on the back of the center console. The warming-up time varies with the tem- perature outside. The button has an integral indicator that is illuminated when the heating is on.

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Horn The horn is sounded by pressing the central part of the steering wheel.

Steering-wheel adjustment Fore-and-aft and tilt adjustment of the steer- ing wheel is possible. Push down the lever to release the locking mechanism. Move the steering wheel to the desired position and then lift the lever to lock it. Make sure that the lever is fully locked before driving off.

WARNING

Never adjust the steering wheel unless the car is stationary.

To adjust the steering wheel

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Rear-view mirror 1 Day position 2 Night position

Adjusting the door mirrors 1 Select mirror 2 Use touch pad to adjust mirror

Door mirror folded in

Rear-view mirrors The rear-view mirror has day/night positions that can be selected by means of a knob beneath the mirror. Adjust the mirror in day position.

Door mirrors The passenger side door mirror is of the wide-angle ‘‘aspheric” type. The adjusting switch is on the driver’s door. If the car is equipped with a programmable driver’s seat, the settings of the door mirrors can also be stored in the preset buttons for the seat (see page 104). The mirrors are heated, and the heating comes on and goes off with the rear-window heater.

The door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked. They can also be fully retracted for parking in tight spaces, such as on the car deck of a ferry. Remember to fold them out again before driving off.

WARNING

Take care not to trap your fingers between the door and the mirror when folding the mirror out again.

NOTE

The door mirrors must be fully retracted before the car enters an automatic car wash.

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1 Forward-facing sensor 2 ON/OFF switch, auto dimming function 3 Rear-facing sensor

Rear-view mirror with auto dimming function (option) The interior rear-view mirror has two sen- sors, one forward-facing and one rear-fac- ing. The system is activated when the for- ward-facing sensor detects that it is dark outside. The rear-facing sensor detects, for exam- ple, if the car following has not dimmed its headlights. The rear-view mirror is then darkened to prevent the strong light source from dazzling the driver. This darkening is stepless. The mirror returns to its normal state when the strong light source diminishes. The auto dimming function can be turned OFF with the switch on the lower edge of the rear-view mirror. The system is turned off when reverse gear is engaged or selected. Towing a trailer can cause the system to malfunction, as the rear-facing sensor may then be directed at the trailer.

Button for angling nearside mirror down on reversing

Cars equipped with a programmable driver’s seat also have a facility for angling the nearside mirror down on reversing, e.g. for a better view of the curb. After selecting reverse, press the tiny button adjacent to the door-mirror switch to tilt the mirror. The mirror will be reset automatically when reverse gear is deselected.

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1 Window switches 2 Switch for rendering rear-door window switches inoperative

Switch for rear side window

Electric windows

WARNING

Be alert to danger of fingers being trapped when closing a window. Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car to avert the danger of injury arising from unattended children operating the windows.

The electric motors of the front windows are equipped with overload protection (inte- grated thermal protection). This protection operates when the windows are wound down automatically (switch pressed fully down).

To open: Front windows: press the front of the switch Rear windows: Press the back of the switch. The switches for the front windows have a third position for automatic opening of the window. Press the switch right down to lower the window completely. To cancel automatic lowering of the win- dow, lift the switch briefly. To close: Front windows: Lift the front of the switch. Rear windows: Lift the back of the switch. The actuating motor will be switched off automatically when the window is fully closed or when the switch is released.

Child safety: rear windows (ON/OFF) The window switches on the rear doors can be rendered inoperative by the ON/OFF switch in the panel on the center console. When the switch is ON, the rear side win- dows can be operated by the switch on each rear door. When the switch is OFF, the rear side win- dows can only be operated from the panel on the center console.

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WARNING

Be alert to danger of fingers being trapped when operating the sunroof. Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car, to avert the danger of injury arising from unattended children operating the sunroof.

The sunroof is operated by the switch on the overhead panel above the rearview mirror. The sunroof can be opened partially or fully. To open: (cid:127) Slide the control towards the rear to open

the sunroof to the comfort position. To open it fully, slide the control back a second time. Press the control to stop it earlier.

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After the car has been waxed, the sunroof may squeak or squeal on opening to the ventilation position. If this should occur, fully open the sunroof and, using washer fluid, wash the seal along the front edge, together with the paintwork that is in contact with the seal when the roof is closed.

Sunroof control 1 To open 2 To close 3 Ventilation position

To close: (cid:127) Slide the control forwards until the sun-

roof is closed.

Ventilation position (cid:127) Press the middle of the control (when sun-

roof closed).

(cid:127) To close: slide the control forwards.

To fully open the sunroof from the ventila- tion position, slide the control back. The sunroof incorporates an interior, man- ual, sliding sun blind.

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Manual operation of sunroof

Sun visor with vanity mirror

Emergency operation of sunroof In an emergency (e.g. if there is an electrical failure) the sunroof can be operated by a screwdriver. Remove the cover at the front of the sunroof opening, insert a screwdriver in the groove, and rotate. Rotate counterclockwise to close sunroof.

Sun visors The car is equipped with double sun visors. One section of the visor can be indepen- dently pivoted to the side window. A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the sun visors. The vanity mirrors are illumi- nated when the cover is raised.

Front ashtray 1 Press soft to open/close 2 Pull out one side at an angle

Ashtrays (Option) The car is equipped with three ashtrays: one in the instrument panel fascia, and one in each rear door. A cigarette lighter is fitted adjacent to the front ashtray, and there is also one in the back of the center console. Front ashtray 1 To open the ashtray, push gently on the

center/upper part of the front and release to allow it to spring out.

2 Close the ashtray in the same way. To remove the ashtray, open it and after that pull left side out at an angle.

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Glove compartment

WARNING

Keep the glove compartment closed when not in use. The lid could cause injury in the event of an accident.

The glove compartment can be cooled by the air conditioning (ACC) system. Cold air can be directed to the glove compartment for keeping drinks chilled, etc. Slide the cover towards you to admit cold air. Additional storage facilities are provided (see next page).

Glove compartment 1 To lock 2 To unlock

Sliding cover in glove compartment to admit cold air

Rear ashtray

To refit, line up the slots on either side and slide it closed. Rear ashtrays Open the lid to use ashtray. To remove the ashtray, fully open the lid and lift the ashtray straight out. To refit the ashtray, make sure it engages the two square recesses in the door trim. The cigarette lighter sockets can also be used for accessories (e.g. to charge a mobile phone) when the ignition is ON.

WARNING

The maximum combined load for the two cigarette lighter sockets is 240 W (20 A).

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In the doors

On leading edge of front seats

On the back of the front seats

Console between front seats

At bottom of door pillars adjacent to front-seat backrests

Center armrest for rear seat

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Cup holder in fascia 1 Press symbol to open 2 Lift bottom to close

Cup holder in center console

Cup holder in rear armrest Press the edge to open/close.

Cup holders Cup holders are provided in the instrument panel fascia, in the center console compart- ment between the front seats, and in the rear-seat armrest. To access the cup holder in the instrument panel, press the symbol and release. To access the cup holder in the rear-seat armrest, lower the armrest and press the front edge of the holder. Close in the same way. The number of cup holders provided may vary between models.

WARNING

(cid:127) The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china, glass or hard plastic as these can cause injury in the event of an accident.

(cid:127) Use only for paper cups or aluminium

cans.

(cid:127) Avoid spillage, particularly of hot

drinks

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Trunk Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan The rear seat is split and the two sections can be folded indepen- dently. Folding down of the rear seat is easier if the front seats are not all the way back, and the rear head restraints are folded down. 1 Lift the seat cushion by pulling the loop located between the

cushion and the backrest.

2 Tip the seat cushion forward. 3 Press the button adjacent to the respective backrest to release it. 4 Fold down the backrest.

WARNING

(cid:127) Rear-seat passengers should always ensure that the head

restraint is raised and in proper position. (cid:127) Keep hands well clear of all moving parts. (cid:127) Never place heavy objects on the rear window shelf. There is

always a danger of loose objects flying about and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in an accident.

(cid:127) Before folding up the backrest, hang the outer safety belts

onto the hook on the respective courtesy handle to prevent them from becoming trapped.

(cid:127) Check that the back rest release button (3) is flush with the

surround before entering the rear seat.

Outer safety belt hooked onto courtesy handle

WARNING

(cid:127) Place heavy items closest to the backrest and stow smaller

and lighter items on top.

(cid:127) Secure heavy and bulky items using the four tie down points

provided in the trunk. This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in an accident (see page 118).

(cid:127) When the backrest is folded down or the trunk pass-through hatch is open, even small items can be thrown around inside the car. It is therefore advisable to secure these as well.

(cid:127) Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its

handling characteristics (see page 226).

(cid:127) Make sure that the seat cushions and backrests are properly

secured when folding them back to their normal position. Check that the button (item 3 on page 116) is flush with the surround before entering the back seat.

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Trunk pass-through hatch A trunk pass-through hatch is incorporated in the rear-seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. Items should not weigh more than 33 lbs. (15 kg) nor be more than 2 yards (2 metres) in length. See the label on the hatch. 1 Fold down the armrest. 2 Raise the hatch by lifting the handle. Before loading or unloading long items, switch off the engine and apply the handbrake. This averts the danger of the car moving off suddenly if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear.

WARNING

(cid:127) Anchor the load securely (e.g. using middle safety belt) to

avoid danger of injury resulting from displacement of load on hard braking.

(cid:127) Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its

handling characteristics (see page 226).

Tie Downs Four tie downs for securing the load are fitted inside the trunk. Place the load as far in as possible.

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Safety belt located in its belt clip

Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon Both the narrow and wide sections of the rear seat can be folded separately. Folding is facilitated if the front seats are not located too far back. The wide section cannot be folded separately if a cargo net is mounted on the rear of the backrest. 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the down position. 2 Put the safety belts for the outer seat places in their respective belt clips, which are located near the backrest (see illustration).

3 Lift the seat cushion by pulling the loop located between the

cushion and the backrest.

4 Fold the narrow section (right) of the backrest forward by raising

the opening handle on the right-hand side.

5 Fold the wide section of the backrest forward in the

corresponding manner.

6 Adjust the front seats for optimal driving/passenger comfort.

NOTE

The safety belts for the outer seating positions should be put in their respective belt clips near the backrest to prevent them being pinched when the rear seat is raised to the upright position.

Alternative location of the parcel shelf if this is removed: (cid:127) Folded up on the floor at the rear of the luggage compartment. (cid:127) On edge behind the backrests of the front seats.

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WARNING

(cid:127) Do not travel in the back seat without ensuring that the head

restraint is set at a suitable height.

(cid:127) Never allow anyone to sit on a folded backrest. (cid:127) Always be aware of the risk of pinching when handling moving

parts of the seating.

(cid:127) Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf. There is always a danger of loose objects flying about and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in an accident.

(cid:127) Make sure that the backrests are locked when they are folded back upright. Check that the two red warning-indication flags are fully down. This indicates that the backrests are locked. (cid:127) Check that the safety belt lock is not trapped under the seat

cushions when these are raised back up.

(cid:127) If the car is equipped with a pull-out cargo net on the rear of the backrest, take extra care when folding the rear seat so that no one is injured by the net’s storage cassette on the right-hand side.

Folding the narrow section of the backrest The folding is facilitated if the front seat is not too far back. 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the down position. 2 Put the safety belt in the belt clip near the backrest. 3 Lift the seat cushion by pulling the loop located between the

cushion and the backrest.

4 Fold the narrow section (right) of the backrest forward by raising

the opening handle.

5 Adjust the front seat for optimal passenger comfort.

NOTE

The safety belts for the outer seating positions should be put in their respective belt clips near the back rest to prevent them being pinched when the rear seat is raised to the upright position, see illustration page 119.

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WARNING

(cid:127) The driving characteristics of the car

can be affected because the center of gravity is altered when there is a cargo in the luggage compartment. There- fore match the speed and driving style according to how the car is loaded.

(cid:127) An object weighing 55 lbs. (25 kg) cor-

responds to a weight of 2200 lbs. (1000 kg) in a head on collision at 32 mph (50 km/h).

(cid:127) Adjust the car’s load (passengers and

luggage) so that the gross vehicle weight or the axle weight is not exceeded, see page 226.

(cid:127) Never use the elastic floor net and

elastic side net when the rear seat is folded down. These nets are only intended to keep light objects tidy, not for the anchoring of loads.

(cid:127) If possible, avoid having the rear seat folded down when driving with a heavy load because the anchoring possibili- ties are restricted when the rear seat is in this position. That the rear seat is in the upright position is a basic require- ment for protection against cargo dis- placement in the event of a collision.

(cid:127) Cargo can intrude into the passenger compartment during a sudden stop or front crash if the outer safety belts are not fastened. Check that the two red warning-indication flags are fully down. This shows that the backrests are locked.

Load anchoring

WARNING

(cid:127) Put heavy loads as low down and as

far forward as possible in the luggage compartment, i.e. against the back of the rear seat.

(cid:127) Never stack cargo so high that any part of the cargo lies above the edge of the backrest, if a cargo guard (accessory) is not being used.

(cid:127) Always tie down the cargo so that it

cannot be thrown forward during heavy braking or in the event of a collision.

(cid:127) Unsecured and heavy cargo can

increase the risk of injury during hard braking, sudden avoidance maneu- vers and in the event of a collision.

(cid:127) For the best load anchoring, use the

special cargo bolt and load straps (accessory).

(cid:127) Load the cargo bolts evenly. Never

attach more than one strap to each tie down eye.

(cid:127) Provide protection on sharp edges to

prevent damage to the load straps.

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Cargo bolts mounted on the longitudinal rails

On the floor of the luggage compartment there are two longitudinal aluminium rails (CargoTracks™) where special cargo bolts can be mounted. The protective strip on the CargoTracks™ is removed by lifting its back edge and pulling it straight upwards. Replace the strip by pressing it down on the CargoTracks™. When the cargo bolts are not being used the protective strip should be in place. The cargo bolts are mounted by lifting their locks and inserting them into the rail. Each cargo bolt is moved in the following way: pull up its lock and at the same time move it for- wards or backwards to the desired position.

Example of cargo anchoring

Elastic cargo net for lighter objects.

Items for load anchoring: (cid:127) Cargo bolts (standard). (cid:127) Special load straps (accessory).

Items to keep light objects tidy: (cid:127) Elastic floor cargo net (accessory). (cid:127) Elastic side cargo net for the right-hand

side of the luggage compartment (acces- sory).

The elastic nets may only be used to keep light objects tidy, not for anchoring. The floor net should be attached to the cargo bolts that are mounted on the Car- goTracks™. Place the tie down eyes as far forward and as far back as possible on the CargoTracks™.

The side netting should be attached to the two tie down eyes which are included in the accessory kit and to two of the eyes mounted on the right-hand CargoTrack™ on the floor. The cargo bolts, load straps and elastic nets are stored in the two floor lockers on the right- and left-hand side of the luggage com- partment. The lockers are opened by lifting the respective fabric loop.

NOTE

Do not place any objects so that the demisting and antenna elements on the inside of the window could be damaged.

Cargo net (accessory) The pull-out cargo net’s storage cassette is mounted on the rear of the backrest. 1 Remove the covers near the two rear

fixing points in the roof. Carefully bend in the lower edge of the cover with a screw- driver.

2 Pull the cargo net out directly back-

wards.

3 Snap the net’s two fasteners into the two

fixing points on the roof.

4 Make sure that the hooks on the net’s

own storage cassette fit against the net mesh.

WARNING

(cid:127) The cargo in the luggage compart- ment must be anchored properly, even if the cargo net is correctly in position. The only purpose of the net is to prevent objects from being thrown about in the cabin during heavy brak- ing or in the event of a collision.

(cid:127) Take extra care when tipping the wide section of the rear seat forwards if the car has a pull-out cargo net on the rear of the backrest. Make sure that no one is injured by the cargo net’s storage cassette on the right-hand side where the backrest is already folded.

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Cover over the fixing point for the cargo net

The pull-out cargo net can also be used when the whole rear seat is folded. There are two front attachment points in the roof for this purpose.

Attaching the cargo net to the roof

Hooks on the net’s storage cassette

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Sliding floor (accessory)

WARNING

To avoid personal injury take note of the following:

(cid:127) Do not leave children unsupervised when the sliding floor is drawn out.

(cid:127) Be aware of the risk of pinching when

handling the sliding floor.

(cid:127) Never drive the car with the sliding

floor pulled out.

(cid:127) Always use the car’s regular cargo

anchoring when transporting a cargo.

(cid:127) Provide protection on sharp edges to

prevent damage to the anchoring straps.

(cid:127) The sliding floor must not be changed

or modified in any way.

(cid:127) Put the sliding floor in the folded- down

position when it is not in use.

Setting up 1 Lift up the floor. 2 Fold out the support wheels. 3 Set the floor down on the support

wheels.

Setting up the sliding floor

The function of the sliding floor is to facilitate loading and unloading. Securing loads, see page 118. When the car is parked and the floor is pulled out, it can bear the weight of two people (maximum 440 lbs./200 kg). The maximum load that can be anchored by anchorage straps and cargo bolts is 170 lbs./80 kg.

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Loading

Folding down the sliding floor

When the floor is not in use 1 Lift up the floor. 2 Fold down the support wheels. 3 Lay down the sliding floor and make sure

that it is locked in its lower position.

Loading/Unloading 1 Lift the handle and pull out the sliding

floor to the outer locking position. Make sure that the floor is locked correctly.

2 Put on the cargo, but make sure that it

does not cover the handle.

3 Lift the handle and push in the floor to the inner locking position. Make sure that the floor is locked correctly.

4 Tie down the load with Saab’s load

straps according to the instructions, see page 121.

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Stowage of spare wheel and tools under trunk floor

Button for releasing filler flap

To open fuel filler flap in an emergency 9-5 Sedan

Spare wheel and tools The spare wheel, together with the jack and jack handle, front towrope attachment eye and toolkit, are stowed away underneath the trunk.

Fuel filler flap The fuel filler flap is opened by means of a button on the driver’s door. The flap is spring-loaded, so it opens slightly automat- ically when released. Refueling, see page 134.

WARNING

Stow all tools carefully away after use, so that they cannot get loose and cause injury in the event of an accident.

Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted, see page 154.

Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency If the fuel filler flap fails to open after the button on the driver’s door has been pressed, it can be opened manually from inside the trunk. 9-5 Sedan: Start by checking fuse 25 (see page 194). A thin cable on the right-hand side in the trunk is connected to the catch for the filler flap. To open the flap, pull the yellow plastic arrow on the end of the cable.

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To open filler flap in an emergency, 9-5 Wagon

9-5 Wagon: Start by checking fuse 25 (see page 194). On the right-hand side of the luggage com- partment, in the storage locker, is a thin wire that is tied to the locking arm of the filler flap. To open the flap pull the yellow plastic arrow attached to the end of the wire.

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Parking brake ................... 162 Parking.............................. 162

Ignition switch ................. 130 Starting the engine .......... 131 Important considerations for driving ....................... 132 Refueling .......................... 134 Engine Break-In Period ... 137 Gear changing ................. 137 Cruise control .................. 145 Braking ............................. 146 Traction Control System. 147 Economical motoring...... 149 Driving in winter .............. 150

Driving in hot weather .... 151 Towing a trailer................ 152 Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted .............. 154 Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open ............. 154 Driving with a roof rack load ................................. 155 Driving with a load .......... 157 Towing the car................. 158 Jump starting .................. 160

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Ignition switch The combined ignition switch and gear-lever lock is located in the center con- sole between the front seats. The ignition key can only be removed when reverse is engaged (automatic transmission: selector in ”P” position). The key fits all the locks on the car. The key number is specified on the small plastic strap that comes with the keys when the car is delivered. Keep a note of the key number in a safe place, as you will need to quote it if ordering a replacement key. See also page 32.

CK

CK

CK

CK

O FF

LOCK position Engage reverse and turn the key to LOCK. Automatic transmission: select ”P”. The gear lever is locked. This is the only position in which the key can be removed. The parking lights, hazard warning lights and interior lighting all work.

O FF

OFF position Gear lever no longer locked. Certain electrical circuits operational

O FF

OFF

ON position All electrical circuits working. Do not leave the key in the ON position when the engine is not running. Turn the key to OFF to switch off the electrical circuits. In the ON position certain warning and indicator lights come on as a check, and they normally are extinguished after about 3 seconds.

ST (starter) position The starter operates when the key is turned to this position. When released, the key will spring back to the ON position. If the engine fails to start, the key must first be turned back to the position between OFF and LOCK before the starter can be operated again. When the starter motor is running, several electrical circuits are disconnected to facilitate starting.

NOTE

Take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. If dirt or liquid gets into it, the switch may not operate properly.

WARNING

(cid:127) Always remove the key before leaving

the car.

(cid:127) Always apply the parking brake before

removing the ignition key.

If the car does not start If the text “KEY NOT ACCEPTED” is shown on the SID, after a failed start attempt, the cause could be a fault in the transmitter in the key, or in the receiver in the ignition lock. The following should be done: (cid:127) Turn the key back to the LOCK position. (cid:127) Turn the key to ON. (cid:127) Press one of the buttons on the remote

control (the LED stops blinking).

(cid:127) Start the engine. Try another key. If this works, then the fault is in the first key. Contact an authorized Saab dealer for checking and rectification.

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WARNING

(cid:127) Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. Be alert to the danger of CO – always open the garage doors before starting the engine in the garage.

(cid:127) There is also a danger of CO poison- ing if the exhaust system is leaking.

Do not run the starter motor for more than 25 seconds at a time. Wait 20-30 seconds before running the starter again, to give the battery time to recover. Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy load on it before it has warmed up. Drive away as soon as the oil warning light has been extinguished to enable the engine to attain its normal temperature as quickly as possible. It is possible for air to enter the lubricating system in conjunction with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for some time. This air can cause the hydraulic cam followers to emit a ticking noise, which can persist for up to 15 minutes after start- ing. Although this is quite normal and does not indicate any malfunction, it is advisable not to exceed 3,000 rpm before the noise has disappeared. The hydraulic cam lifters are completely service free; the valve clearance is set up at

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the factory and will not need any subse- quent adjustment. Starting the engine The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows: Cars with manual gearbox To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed. 1 Depress the clutch pedal fully but do not

touch the accelerator.

2 Start the engine. Let the ignition key

spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly – at very low temperatures, you may need to run the starter for up to 25 seconds.

Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2-3 minutes after starting. Cars with automatic transmission 1 The selector lever must be in the P or N

position.

2 Keep your foot on the brake pedal. 3 Start the engine. Let the ignition key

spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly – at very low temperatures, you may need to run the starter for up to 25 seconds.

Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2–3 minutes after starting.

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Useful tips on cold climate starting If the engine has failed to start after several attempts in very cold weather, press and hold the accelerator down to the floor and run the starter for 5–10 seconds. This will prevent the engine being flooded (exces- sively rich fuel-air mixture). Now start the engine in the normal way – do not touch the accelerator. If the engine stalls immediately after starting (e.g. if the clutch was released too quickly), do not touch the accelerator when restarting the engine.

Limp-home mode The car’s engine-management system includes a diagnostic function that checks numerous internal functions after the engine has been shut off. If a fault is detected in the throttle system, the engine-management system puts the throt- tle system into the limp-home mode. This limits idling control, disables the cruise-con- trol system and limits the capacity of the A/C compressor. If the limp-home mode is in operation (“Engine malfunction” light on, see below) and the outside temperature is close to or below freezing, you may need to use some throttle on starting (some pressure on the accelerator). If the diagnostic system has detected a fault in the engine-management system, the “Engine malfunction” light instrument panel will come on (see page 49), indicating that you should have the car checked as soon as possible by an autho- rized Saab dealer.

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Important considerations for driving The engine-management system in the Saab 9-5 is called Saab Trionic T7. The system manages the ignition, fuel injection and turbo boost pressure. The Trionic T7 system developed by Saab is an intelligent engine-management system designed to achieve optimum driv- ability under differing driving conditions. The system makes adjustments automati- cally, for instance, if the car is being driven at altitude (oxygen-deficient air), for differ- ent grades of fuel (AON 87–93) and for dif- ferent load conditions. 1 Starting and driving (cid:127) Refrain from using full throttle before

the engine has warmed up (before needle in mid-range on temperature gauge).

(cid:127) A safety function prevents the engine from revving faster than 6,000 rpm by limiting the induction air.

2 Stopping the engine (cid:127) Do not rev the engine immediately

before switching it off - stop the engine when it is idling.

3 Regulating the boost pressure (cid:127) The system is optimized for fuel with an

octane rating of AON 90. One of the

WARNING

If the engine is being run with the car on a rolling road or dynamometer, to ensure adequate cooling, air must be blown into the engine compartment and under the car at a rate equivalent to the ram-air effect that would be obtained at the corre- sponding road speed.

advantages of the system is that it enables the engine to be run safely on lower-grade fuel, although not lower than AON 87.

(cid:127) The maximum boost pressure is

adjusted automatically to the knocking or pinging tendency of the engine. Occasional, short-lived knocking when the engine is under a heavy load is per- fectly normal; the extent will depend on the grade of fuel in the tank.

(cid:127) Isolated instances of knocking are

more likely to occur with low-octane fuel. This controlled form of knocking, followed by a reduction in the boost pressure, is a sign that the wastegate is functioning and is perfectly safe for the engine.

NOTE

If constant knocking occurs every time a load is put on the engine, this indicates a malfunction in the system. Have the car checked without delay by an authorized Saab dealer.

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Oxygen-sensor-controlled injection system 1 Engine control module 2 Oxygen sensor (lambda probe) 3 Catalytic converter

Important considerations with cata- lytic converters

NOTE

Use only unleaded gasoline. Leaded gas- oline is detrimental to the catalyst and oxygen sensor and will seriously impair the function of the catalytic converter.

The catalytic converter is an emission-con- trol device incorporated in the car’s exhaust system. It consists of a metal canister with a honeycomb insert, the cells of which have walls coated in a catalytic layer (mixture of precious metals).

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To ensure that the catalytic converter con- tinues to function properly, and also to avoid damage to the converter and its associated components, the following points must be observed: (cid:127) Have the car serviced regularly in accor-

dance with the service program. The fuel and ignition systems are particularly important in this context.

(cid:127) Always be alert to any misfiring of the

engine (not running on all cylinders) and any loss of power or performance. At the first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed and take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. If the engine fails to start (in very cold weather or if the battery is flat), the car can be jump started (manual gearbox only) or started using jump leads to a donor bat- tery. However, as soon as you have started the engine, it is important that it runs on all cylinders. If it is misfiring, allow it to idle for up to five minutes to give it time to settle and run smoothly. If, after this time, the engine still fails to run properly, turn off the engine and get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer for advice.

(cid:127) Never park the car on dry grass or other combustible material. The catalytic con- verter gets very hot and could therefore start a fire.

(cid:127) Never drive off if the engine is misfiring. If you jump start the car when the engine is already up to normal temperature, the engine must start to run on all cylinders. Stop jump-starting if the engine fails to start immediately.

NOTE

If the car runs out of fuel, it is possible for air to get into the fuel system. If this happens, the catalytic converter may overheat and be damaged.

Failure to follow these directions could result in the catalytic converter and associ- ated components being damaged, and could represent a breach of the warranty conditions. V6 engine: When starting the engine from cold an electrical pump is activated. This pump pumps air into the exhaust system so that the catalytic converter will reach its normal operating temperature more rapidly. The pump is active for 30-60 seconds.

Refueling Always use the correct grade of fuel: unleaded AON 87-93. Saab recommends: (cid:127) AON 90 for 4-cylinder engines (cid:127) AON 93 for V6-engines and 2.3 Aero,

(see page 228).

If fuel containing a mixture of alcohol is used, the following restrictions apply: Methanol: max. 5% by volume. Ethanol: max. 10% by volume. MTBE: max. 15% by volume. The fuel filler cap is located in the right rear quarter panel. Switch off engine. Open fuel door Insert the fuel-pump nozzle beyond the flange on the filler pipe. Do not withdraw the nozzle while filling is in progress. Cease refuelling the first time the pump stops.

NOTE

Do not overfill. Fuel should not come right up the filler pipe as expansion room is needed.

Fuel-tank capacity: 18.5 US gal. (70 liters) Screw on the filler cap and keep turning until it has clicked at least three times. The most effective way to prevent conden- sation forming in the tank (and thus avoid

(cid:127) (cid:127) Recommended fuel: The engine in your Saab 9-5 is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline that has an octane rating of 87 or higher. Octane rating is determined according to the formula:

MON + RON

where MON is the Motor Octane Number, and RON is the Research Octane Number. The average of these two values is the octane rating of the gasoline as it appears on the pump at a retail gas station. This value is sometimes referred to as the "Anti-Knock Index" (AKI) or the "Average Octane Number" (AON).

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To avoid deposit formation on the fuel injec- tors which can cause poor driveability, use only quality gasolines that contain deter- gents and corrosion inhibitors. Because gasolines sold at retail gas stations vary in their composition and quality, you should switch to a different brand if you begin expe- riencing driveability and/or hard starting problems shortly after refueling your car. In recent years, a variety of fuel additives and alcohols or oxygenates have been blended with gasoline. These types of gasolines may be found in all parts of the United States and Canada, but particularly in geographic areas and cities that have high carbon mon- oxide levels. Saab approves the use of such "reformulated" gasolines in its products, which help in reducing pollution from all motor vehicles, provided that the following blending percentages are met by such fuels: (cid:127) Up to 10% ethanol by volume, with corro-

sion inhibitors.

(cid:127) Up to 15% MTBE by volume (methyl ter-

tiary butyl ether).

(cid:127) Up to 5% methanol by volume, with an

equal amount of a suitable co-solvent and added corrosion inhibitors.

Other, less common, fuel additives used by some gasoline dealers are also acceptable, provided that the resultant gasoline is not more than 2.7% oxygen by weight. Some Canadian and U.S. gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called meth- lycyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl

possible running problems) is to keep the tank well filled. Before the onset of freezing temperatures in winter, it may be advisable to add gasoline anti-freeze to the fuel a few times to dispel any condensation in the system.

WARNING

(cid:127) Never use fuel for any purpose other

than as engine fuel.

(cid:127) Fuel is highly flammable and can

cause severe burns. Never use an open flame in the vicinity of gasoline and do not smoke when refuelling.

Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency, see page 126.

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(MMT). If such fuel is used, your emission control system performance may deterio- rate and the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for service. However, these blended gasolines are reg- ulated and should never exceed these rec- ommended blend percentages and service station operators should know if their gaso- lines contain detergents and oxygenates, and have been reformulated to reduce vehi- cle emissions. Nevertheless, if you begin to notice a problem with the way your car starts or runs shortly after it has been refueled, try a different brand of gasoline.

NOTE

NOTE

Higher concentrations of methanol than listed above, or the use of methanol- blended gasoline without suitable co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors, can damage your car’s fuel system, leading to the need for repairs which are not covered by Saab’s product warranty.

Fuel Use the correct type of fuel. The fuel filler cap is located in the right rear fender. Do not lift the nozzle while filling is in progress.

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and can cause severe burns. Never use an exposed flame in the vicinity of gasoline. Never smoke when filling the vehicle up with gasoline.

The engine control module (ECM) mon- itoring the engine parameters also stores fault codes. Under certain circumstances, this may cause constant illumination of the “Engine malfunction” lamp indicating a fault that must be checked by your Saab dealer. NOTE: always observe the following two measures: (cid:127) Make sure that the fuel filler cap is

, thus

screwed on correctly before the engine is started. Screw on the fuel filler cap until you hear 3 distinct clicks.

(cid:127) Avoid driving with the fuel low level indicator illuminated. The symbol illuminates when less than approxi- mately 2 gallons (8 litres) of fuel remains in the tank.

Engine Break-In Period Pistons, bores and bearings need time to obtain uniform, wear-resistant surfaces. If a new engine is driven too hard, this grad- ual process of bedding-in will not be possi- ble and the life of the engine will be short- ened. During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), do not exceed 5,000 rpm. In addition, refrain from driving the car at full throttle, other than for brief instances, during the first 1,800 miles (3,000 km). Wearing in new brake pads New brake pads take time to bed in, about 90 miles (150 km) if the car is driven largely under stop-and-go conditions or about 300 miles (500 km) of highway driving. To extend the useful life of the pads, avoid hard braking as much as possible during this period.