2001 Saab 9 5 Owners Manual

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ACC, programming _______________76 ACC, useful tips _________________78 Adjusting the steering wheel _______124 Adjustment, seats _______________120 Afterheater, V6-engine cars ________80 Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis and maintenance ______________230 Air distribution, ACC ______________75 Airbag _________________________26 Alarm _________________________41 Alarm functions __________________44 Alarm signals _______________ 41, 44 Alternator _____________________202 Alternator drive belt _________ 202, 255 Alternator rating ________________254 Anticorrosion treatment ___________234 Antidazzle rear-view mirror ________126 Ashtrays ______________________130 Audio System ___________________81 Audio System, quick guide _________83 Autochecking of lights on starting ____54 Automatic climate control (ACC) _____70 Automatic transmission, technical data _________________256 Battery ________________________199 Battery charging/replacing ________201 Battery, boost starting ____________183 Belt guide ______________________12 Boost starting using jump leads ____183 Booster cushion _________________24 Brake and clutch fluid ____________198 Brake-fluid reservoir _____________198 Brakes, technical data ____________257 Bulbs, changing ________________205 Bulbs, table of __________________214 CD changer _____________________93 CD player ______________________91 CHECK messages _______________61 CHECKING _____________________61 Calibration, ACC _________________78 Cancelling the programmed settings _76 Car alarm ______________________41 Car care ______________________187 Car phone, installation ___________103 Cargo net, 9-5 Wagon ____________141 Carpeting, care of _______________232 Index 263 Cassette player _________________ 88 Catalytic converter, important considerations ________ 152 Central locking __________________ 34 Change language in SID __________ 62 Change of address notification ____ 244 Changing a wheel ______________ 226 Changing bulbs ________________ 205 Changing the coolant ___________ 197 Changing the wheels round _______ 222 Changing wiper blades __________ 203 Chassis number _______________ 259 Chassis number, key to __________ 260 Child safety ____________________ 19 Child safety locks, rear doors ______ 37 Child seat, integral _______________ 24 Cleaning, engine bay ____________ 233 Clock ______________________ 61, 62 Colour code, body ______________ 259 Colour code, trim _______________ 259 Compact spare wheel ___________ 225 Condensation, ACC ______________ 79 Coolant ______________________ 196 Coolant, changing ______________ 197 Courtesy Headlight Feature _______ 64 Cruise control _________________ 166 Cup holder ____________________ 133 DICE/TWICE __________________ 216 Dampers _____________________ 256 Index 264 Date code, tires _________________224 Dim-dipped beam ________________63 Direction indicators _______________65 Door handles ___________________34 Door mirrors ___________________125 Doors, locks & luggage compartment _33 Drive belt ______________________255 Drive belt, alternator _____________202 Drive belts _____________________255 Drive belts, length _______________255 Driver’s seat, programmable _______122 Driving in hot weather ____________173 Driving with a load ______________179 Electric heating seat _____________123 Electric heating, front seats _______123 Electric windows ________________127 Electrical system, technical data ____254 Electrically heated rear seat _______123 Electronic starting interlock _________35 Emergency operation of sunroof ____129 Emission control systems _________191 Engine bay, 3.0t V6 _____________190 Engine bay, 4-cyl _______________189 Engine bay, cleaning ____________233 Engine number _________________259 Engine oil, grade ________________253 Engine, description _________ 192, 193 Engine, technical data ___________252 Engine, temperature gauge ________55 Engine-oil level, checking _________193 Expansion tank, coolant __________196 Fault codes, Audio System ________104 Flat spot, tire ___________________229 Fluid level, automatic transmission __195 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ___134 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon ___137 Frequently asked questions on airbag 30 Front fog lights __________________66 Frost warning ___________________58 Fuel __________________________154 Fuel consumption ________________57 Fuel filler flap ___________________145 Fuel gauge _____________________55 Fuel grade _____________________252 Fuse box under hood ____________219 Fuse panel ____________________215 Fuses ________________________215 Gearbox number ________________259 Gearbox oil, checking ____________195 Gearbox, technical data, __________255 Glove compartment ______________131 Handbrake ____________________185 Hazard warning lights _____________66 Head restraint __________________ 18 Headlight flasher ________________ 63 Headlights _____________________ 63 Holidaying abroad ______________ 236 Hood ________________________ 188 Horn _________________________ 124 Ignition switch _________________ 148 Immobilizer ____________________ 35 Indicator and warning lights ________ 48 Indicator lights __________________ 48 Instrument illumination ___________ 65 Instruments and controls __________ 47 Integral child seat _______________ 24 Interior equipment ______________ 119 Interior lighting __________________ 67 Interior rearview mirror __________ 125 Key __________________________ 34 Key to chassis number __________ 260 Key, remove __________________ 148 Labels _________________________ 8 Leather upholstery, care of _______ 231 Light horn _____________________ 63 Light switches __________________ 63 Luggage-compartment lighting _____ 67 M Main instrument panel ____________48 Main/dipped beam _______________63 Maintenance schedule ___________242 Manual gearbox, technical data ____255 Maxi fuses _____________________216 Milometer ______________________54 Motoring abroad ________________236 Night Panel _____________________61 Oil capacity, engine _____________252 Oil change, engine ______________194 Oil specification _________________252 OnStar _______________________107 Outdoor temperature _____________57 Owner assistance _______________243 Paintwork, touching-in ___________233 Parking lights ___________________63 Plates and labels _______________259 Poly-V-belt ____________________202 Power steering _________________199 Power-steering fluid _____________199 Pressure gauge _________________56 Programming I, ACC ______________76 Programming II, ACC _____________77 Programming the ACC ____________76 Questions on function of airbag _____30 Quick guide, Audio System _________83 Radio __________________________86 Rear fog light ____________________64 Rear seat, 9-5 Sedan, folding ______134 Rear seat, 9-5 Wagon, folding _____137 Rear-seat head restraints __________18 Rear-view mirror, antidazzle _______126 Rearview mirrors ________________125 Reclamation ___________________236 Refuelling _____________________154 Relay panel ____________________218 Remote control __________________34 Remote-control battery, changing ____37 Remove the key ________________148 Reporting safety defects __________244 Reprogramming of systems _______261 Reservoir, power-steering fluid _____199 Rev counter _____________________54 Reversing lights _________________66 Roof load ______________________176 Running-in _____________________170 Index 265 SID __________________________ 57 SRS (airbag) ___________________ 26 SRS, supplementary restraint system 26 Saab 9-5 Audio System ___________ 81 Saab Information Display (SID) _____ 57 Safety belts ____________________ 12 Safety belts, care of _____________ 231 Safety-belt pretensioners _________ 13 Safety-belt reminder _____________ 12 Seats ________________________ 120 Securing a load _________________ 38 Selector lever indication, automatic transmission __________ 57 Service costs __________________ 243 Service information _____________ 244 Service intervals _______________ 242 Service record retention _________ 243 Settings, seats _________________ 120 Side airbags ___________________ 28 Signalling, horn ________________ 124 Sliding floor, 9-5 Wagon _________ 142 Snow chains __________________ 172 Spare wheel __________________ 225 Spare wheel and tools ___________ 144 Spark plugs ___________________ 254 Speed rating __________________ 221 Speedometer ________________ 54, 55 Starting in cold weather, ACC ______ 76 Starting in hot weather, ACC _______ 76 Steering wheel adjustment _______ 124 Washers _____________________ 203 Washers, windshield ____________ 204 Washing the car _______________ 232 Waxing and polishing ___________ 233 Wear indicators, tires ____________ 223 Wheels and tires ___________ 221, 257 Wheels and tires, sizes __________ 257 Window-glass sensor, car alarm ____ 42 Windshield washers _____________ 68 Windshield wipers _______________ 68 Wiper blades, headlamp _________ 203 Wiper blades, replacing __________ 203 Wipers and washers _________ 68, 203 Index 266 Steering, technical data __________256 Stone-chip damage, repairing ______233 Storage compartments ___________131 Sun visors _____________________130 Sunroof _______________________128 Suspension ____________________256 Suspension, technical data ________256 Switches _______________________63 Systems, adjustment ____________261 TCS OFF ______________________53 Table of fuses __________________217 Tachometer _____________________54 Tailgate, opening ________________38 Tank gauge _____________________55 Technical data _________________249 Telematics ____________________107 Temperature control, ACC _________72 Temperature gauge, engine ________55 Temperature zones, ACC __________72 Textile carpeting ________________232 Through-load hatch ______________136 Tie Downs _____________________136 Tightening torque, wheel studs _____226 Tire markings _____________ 221, 222 Tire pressure ______________ 179, 221 Tires ____________________ 221, 257 Tools _________________________144 Touching-in the paintwork _________233 Towbar attachment ______________174 Towbar load ___________________176 Towing the car _________________181 Towing, automatics ______________181 Traction _______________________169 Trailer weights __________________251 Trionic ________________________191 Trip computer ___________________57 Trip meter ______________________54 Trunk _________________________134 Trunk lid, opening ________________38 Turbo gauge ____________________56 Turbo, points to note _____________151 Under the hood, 3.0t V6 __________190 Under the hood, 4-cyl ____________189 Upholstery and trim ______________231 Upholstery and trim, care of _______231 Useful tips, ACC _________________78 Vanity mirrors __________________130 Ventilated front seats ____________123 Viscosity, engine oil _____________252 Warning labels ___________________8 Warning light, AIR BAG ___________30 Warning lights ___________________48 Warning triangle ________________144 Notes Notes 267 268 Notes Notes 269 270 Notes Notes 271 272 Notes 1 Safety Security Instruments and controls Owner’s Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2001 11 33 47 Saab 9-5 Audio System 81 OnStar - Telematics 107 Interior equipment and trunk 119 Starting and driving 147 Car care and technical information 187 Maintenance and owner assistance 241 Specifications 249 Index 263 © Saab Automobile AB 2000 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 2 Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. The Saab 9-5 is available with the following engine variants: (cid:127) 2.3T Ecopower. (cid:127) 2.3 Turbo Ecopower. (cid:127) 3.0t V6 Ecopower (SE). Although the manual describes the most important differences between model vari- ants, it does not include precise specifica- tions of the different variants. Some differ- ences also occur to meet special legal requirements in different countries. Importation and distribution of Saab auto- mobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada and by Saab Cars USA, Inc. in the U.S.A. We recommend that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and that you keep it in the car for future reference. To find a specific item, use the overviews given on pages 3-7. A list of contents is given at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book. Supplied with the car is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular mainte- nance to be carried out. The book also con- tains important warranty conditions. WARNING WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not followed. NOTE NOTE texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed. Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorpo- rate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice. If you have any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab dealer will be pleased to help. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for any damage caused by the fitting of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB. The specifications, design particulars and illus- trations included in the manual are not binding. Instrument panel Parking lights ____________ 63 High/low beam __________ 63 Daytime running lights _____ 63 Rear fog light ____________ 64 Instrument illumination_____ 65 Changing bulbs _________ 205 High/low beam control stalk Turn signal and lane change indicator _______________ 65 Cruise control __________ 166 63 Front fog lights ___________ 66 Audio system steering-wheel controls ________________ 98 Indicator and warning lights ______ 48 Speedometer _________________ 55 Odometer and trip meter ________ 54 Fuel gauge __________________ 55 Engine temperature gauge ______ 55 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 57 Night panel __________________ 61 Clock _______________________ 62 Traction Control (TCS) Switch 53, 169 OnStar switch ________________ 108 Hazard warning lights _____ 66 Wipers and washers ______ 68 Rear wiper______________ 69 Washer fluid ___________ 203 Replacing wiper blades __ 203 Audio system ___________ 81 Steering-wheel controls____ 98 Climate control system: automatic _____________ 70 Air conditioning: simple fault diagnosis _________ 230 Seat heating controls __________ 123 Ventilated front seats ___________ 123 Ashtrays ___________________ 130 Cigarette lighter ______________ 130 4 Exterior Sunroof _______________ 128 Washing the car ________ 232 Waxing and polishing ____ 233 Touching-up of paintwork _ 234 Anticorrosion treatment ___ 234 Service program_________ 245 Light switches ___________ 63 Changing bulbs _________ 205 (cid:127) Tail lights ____________ 208 (cid:127) Stop lights ___________ 208 Driving with a trailer ______ 174 Towing ________________ 181 Towrope attachment eyes _ 181 Roof-rack load _______________ 176 Mounting holes for roof rack ____ 176 Maximum loads ______________ 250 Rearview mirrors _____________ 125 Hood ______________________ 188 Engine compartment: washing __ 233 Front lights _____________ 63 Headlight switch _________ 63 High/low beam control stalk ____________ 63 Turn signal & lane change indicators ___ 65 Headlight wipers _________ 68 Changing bulbs ________ 205 Central lock ____________ 34 Interior locking buttons ____ 36 Child safety lock catch ____ 37 Trunk/tailgate lid lock _____ 38 41 Car alarm (anti-theft alarm) Luggage compartment _________ 134 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ___________________ 134 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon __________________ 137 Trunk _______________________ 134 Tool kit ______________________ 144 Spare wheel _____________ 144, 180 Jack ________________________ 226 Fuel gauge __________________ 55 Fuel filler flap ________________ 154 Refueling ___________________ 154 Fuel economy _______________ 170 Fuel grade __________________ 252 Economical motoring __________ 170 Tire pressure ___________ back cover Wheel and tire specifications ____ 257 Brakes and braking ___________ 167 Winter driving ________________ 172 Wheels and tires _____________ 221 Wheel changing ______________ 226 Spare wheel _________________ 180 Interior Steering-wheel adjustment 124 Airbag (SRS) ____________ 26 Power steering _________ 199 Audio system steering-wheel controls____ 98 Seat adjustment ________ 120 Seat heating ___________ 123 Ventilated front seats _____ 123 Safety belts _____________ 12 Child seats _____________ 19 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____________ 134 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon ____________ 137 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 231 Side airbags (SRS) _______ 28 Interior lighting ________________ 67 Sunroof ____________________ 128 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 212 Internal rearview mirror ________ 125 Door mirrors _________________ 125 Sun visors___________________ 130 Safety belts _____________ 12 Airbag (SRS) ___________ 26 Child seats _____________ 19 Child safety lock catch ____ 37 Safety belt care ________ 231 Glove compartment _____ 131 Manual transmission ____ 158 Automatic transmission __ 159 Electric windows _____________ 127 Ignition switch _______________ 148 Starting the engine ___________ 149 Break-In period_______________ 157 Driving in hot weather _________ 173 Driving in winter ______________ 172 Parking ____________________ 185 6 Engine compartment, 4-cyl engine Warning labels ___________ 8 V.I.N. number __________ 259 Engine number _________ 259 Gearbox number ________ 259 Color code _____________ 259 Power steering __________ 199 Steering fluid: grade _____ 199 Ignition system _________ 148 Drive belts _____________ 202 Spark plugs ____________ 254 Catalytic converter ______ 152 Engine: description ___________ 192 Engine oil level: checking ______ 193 Engine oil: changing __________ 194 Engine oil specification ________ 253 Brakes and braking ___________ 167 ABS brakes _________________ 167 Brake system ________________ 198 Brake fluid __________________ 257 Brake pads __________________ 257 Fuse panels ___________ 215 Changing a fuse ________ 215 Table of fuses __________ 217 Relays _______________ 218 Temperature gauge ______ 55 Driving in hot weather ____ 173 Driving in winter_________ 172 Coolant: checking/changing __ 196 / 197 Cooling-system capacity _ 252 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 68 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 204 Washer jets ___________ 204 Important considerations for driving ___________________ 151 Turbo unit ___________________ 189 Engine: technical data __________ 252 Manual transmission __________ 158 Automatic transmission ________ 159 Manual transmission oil ________ 256 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 256 Jump starting ________________ 183 Battery _____________________ 199 Battery charge _______________ 199 Engine compartment, 3.0t V6 Warning labels ___________ 8 V.I.N. number __________ 259 Engine number _________ 259 Gearbox number ________ 259 Color code _____________ 259 Power steering _________ 199 Steering fluid: grade _____ 199 Ignition system _________ 148 Drive belts _____________ 202 Spark plugs ____________ 254 Catalytic converter ______ 152 Engine: description ___________ 192 Engine oil level: checking ______ 193 Engine oil: changing __________ 194 Engine oil specification ________ 253 Brakes and braking ___________ 167 ABS brakes _________________ 167 Brake system ________________ 198 Brake fluid __________________ 257 Brake pads __________________ 257 Fuse panels ___________ 215 Changing a fuse ________ 215 Table of fuses __________ 217 Relays _______________ 218 Engine temperature gauge _ 55 Driving in hot weather ____ 173 Driving in cold climate ____ 172 Coolant: checking/changing _ 196 / 197 Cooling-system capacity _ 252 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 68 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 204 Washer jets ___________ 204 Important considerations for driving ___________________ 151 Turbo unit ___________________ 189 Engine: technical data __________ 252 Automatic transmission ________ 159 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 256 Jump starting ________________ 183 Battery _____________________ 199 Battery charge _______________ 199 8 Warning labels Drive belt Danger! Moving belt Radiator fan The radiator fan can cut in even after engine has been switched off. Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CON- TAINER. WARNING Refrigerant under high pressure Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fitting before charging the A/C system. Improper servicing methods may cause personal injury. SYSTEM TO BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. for instructions consult workshop manual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639 Charge: 875 g R134a Compressor oil: 145cc PAG oil ND-8 alt SAAB oil 4319752 SK-20 ATTENTION Refrigerant sous haute pression Ne pas desserrer les connexions du systeme A/C Charge: 875 g R134a avant l’evacuation du refrigerant. Une methode Muile de compresseur de service erronee peut causes des lesions. 145cc PAG oil ND-8 ou L’ENTRETIEN DOIT ETRE FAIT PAR UN PERSONNAL SAAB oil 4319752 QUALIFIE. Consulter le manuel de service. SK-20 ca systeme eat conforme a la norme SAE J639 Manufactured by SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhatten, Sweden R134a 4756961 A/C system Refrigerant at high pressure. Always drain the A/C system before undoing any connections. Failure to follow prescribed procedures can result in injury. System to be serviced by authorized personnel only. See Workshop Service Manual for correct pro- cedures. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Refrigerant: 875 g of R134a. Refrigeration oil: 145 cc of PAG ND-8 oil or Saab 4319752 SK 20 oil (cid:127) NO SMOKING (cid:127) AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES (cid:127) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN (cid:127) SEE OWNER’S MANUAL (cid:127) WEAR EYE PROTECTION (cid:127) FLAMMABLE GAS (cid:127) ACID Battery Contains corrosive sulfuric acid (40%) (cid:127) FLAMMABLE GASES formed when car running and during charging of battery (cid:127) Always wear eye protection when working on the battery (cid:127) Smoking, open flames and sparks can all cause a battery to explode (cid:127) See Owner’s Manual before using jump leads (cid:127) Battery acid can cause SERIOUS BURNS (cid:127) Keep battery upright (cid:127) Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing If contact made with acid, flush affected area with water and seek med- ical help KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN (cid:127) 9 Child security lock Locked. The door can only be opened from outside. Safety catch (9-5 Wagon) Locked The tailgate cannot be opened from the inside. CANADA USA AIR BAG WARNING Flip visor over CANADA USA 50 10 111 WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. (cid:127) Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag. (cid:127) The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children. (cid:127) NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front. (cid:127) Sit as far back as possible from the air bag. (cid:127) ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTAINTS. Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors 10 Long loads Always SECURE LOAD to prevent it from shifting during transport. An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situations or in the event of a collision. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. Max. weight: 33 lbs. (15 kg) Max. length: 6" 6 inches (2 m) See your Owner’s Manual before securing loads. Jack – Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains. – Car must be level and jack must be placed on firm and level ground. – Never crawl underneath car when it is jacked up. JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be changed (See illustrations). 3 Crank jack so that car begins to lift. 4 Remove center cap by inserting a screw driver under cap and prying up. 5 Using socket wrench in tool kit, loosen wheel bolts one-half turn. 6 Raise car so that tire clears ground. Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel. 7 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose. 8 Lower car. Tighten wheel bolts in crosswise order (See illustrations). Jack (Text printed on jack) Use on Saab 9-5 & 9-3.Use on level ground only. Use vehicle support stands. Safe working load 2000 lbs. (1,000 kg). For more information see your owner´s manual. Safety 11 Safety Safety belts......................... 12 Head restraint..................... 18 Child safety......................... 19 Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS"). 26 Safety 12 Safety belts WARNING Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants. Child safety, see page 19. Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock (see page 20). The A-pillar area (area beside the wind- shield) and the headlining of your Saab contain padding designed to reduce head injuries. No modifications to these areas should be made unless done so by your authorized Saab dealer. Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are pro- vided for all seats. Research has established that it is danger- ous for rear-seat passengers not to wear their safety belts. WARNING In the event of an accident, the rear-seat passengers can be thrown forward against the front-seat backrests, impos- ing much higher stresses on the front-seat passengers and belts and resulting in needless injury to everyone in the car. WARNING Adjustments of the safety belt should be done when the car is stationary so that attention to traffic is not reduced. Bear in mind that in certain states it is a legal requirement for all occupants of the car to wear a safety belt. FASTEN BELTS Safety-belt reminder When the ignition is switched on, the ”fasten belts” reminder will light up until the driver fastens the safety belt. In addition an audi- ble signal sounds for 6 seconds, or until the driver fastens his belt. Safety-belt pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners, which are acti- vated in the event of a severe frontal colli- sion or very violent rear-end collision. They serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by tensioning the belt. The belt pretensioners do not activate in less violent frontal or rear-end collisions. WARNING If the car is involved in a collision, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as necessary. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself but visit an autho- rized Saab dealer. Correctly positioned safety belt Correct position for safety belt (cid:127) The lap portion of the belt should be pulled as tightly as comfortable and as low as possible across the hips, so that it is just touching the top of the thighs. The shoulder belt should be well in on the shoulder but not touching the neck. Safety 13 WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important. An out of position safety belt can result in the wearer sliding underneath the belt in a collision (subma- rining) and injury can result from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen. (cid:127) Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. (cid:127) There should not be any slack in the belt. Pull the belt tight – particularly important when thick outer clothing is worn. (cid:127) Refrain from tilting the backrest more than necessary, as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in the more upright position. (cid:127) Only one person per safety belt! WARNING If two people share a belt, they risk injury by being crushed together in the event of an accident. (cid:127) For most of the time a safety belt is worn, the retractor will allow the wearer freedom of movement. The retractor locks up auto- matically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a collision occurs. 14 Safety (cid:127) Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by the car’s standard three-point belts. Make sure that the shoulder belt is not in contact with the neck or throat. If it is, a booster seat/cush- ion may be necessary. WARNING Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm. To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt To release the belt, press the red button on the belt buckle, as illustrated. See page 231 for the checking of belt func- tion, cleaning, etc. Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert- ing the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part. Then grip the belt at the shoulder, pull it out and, without letting go, allow the slack to be taken up by the reel. Make sure that the belt is well in on the shoulder. Because the lower belt-anchorage points are on the seat, the belt buckle follows the movement of the seat during seat adjust- ment. Safety 15 Belt height adjustment The front safety belts and the outside belts in the rear (9-5 Sedan) are equipped with automatic height adjustment. After fastening the belt, grasp it at chest height, pull it out and, without letting go, allow the slack to be taken up by the reel. Make sure that the belt is well in on the shoulder. Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child. The lap belt should be placed low, across the hips and over the upper thighs. 16 Safety Safety belt, rear seat Safety belt, rear seat Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear-seat passengers. Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap care- fully and inserting the tongue in the lock. Check that it is securely fastened. Then grip the diagonal part of the strap near the lock and pull the belt upwards towards the shoulder to tighten the lap strap. The lap strap should lie low over the hips. The diagonal part should lie as far in on the shoulder as possible. To release the belt, press the red button on the belt lock. See page 231 for the checking of belt func- tion, cleaning, etc. Securing an item on the rear seat WARNING (cid:127) Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 134). (cid:127) If a cargo has to be placed on a seat, it must be properly secured with the safety belt. This reduces the risk of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or a possible collision, which could cause personal injury. (cid:127) Check that the belt is not twisted or lying against sharp edges. Safety 17 Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occu- pant´s lap. No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the safety belt adjusting device from oper- ating to remove slack, or prevent the safety belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack. WARNING Safety belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap portion of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. Safety belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection for which they have been designed. A loose belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer. Care should be taken to avoid contamina- tion of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged. It is essential to replace the entire assem- bly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. Belts should not be worn with straps twisted. Safety 18 Head restraint WARNING (cid:127) Adjust the head restraint so that the head is well supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height, thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in an accident. (cid:127) The rear head restraint should not be folded down when the seat is occu- pied. 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 forward and upwards, thus limiting the backward movement of the head. The SAHR is a mechanical system, actu- ated by body weight. The mechanism is built into the top of the backrest, where it is con- nected to the head restraint. The SAHR does not normally need to be replaced after a rear-end collision. 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. 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. 9-5 Wagon: The height of the rear head restraints can be adjusted to provide opti- mum passenger comfort. Child safety Car safety tips WARNING (cid:127) Never leave your children unattended in a car, even for a short time. – Children can suffer heat stroke - per- haps die - in a matter of minutes. – Children can put the car into gear and hurt themselves or others. (cid:127) At gas stations, take the keys from the car while filling the tank. (cid:127) Never allow children to climb on top of - or under motor vehicles. (cid:127) Always look for children before backing your motor vehicle out of a garage or driveway. (cid:127) To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, never let a car idle in the garage. (cid:127) Supervise young children around buck- ets of water while washing your car. Small children can drown in seconds in less than an inch of water. WARNING (cid:127) Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. All child restraints and booster seats are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by the lap belt or the lap belt of a lap-shoulder belt. If the child restraint is not properly secured, a child can be endangered in a crash. (cid:127) NEVER put a child seat in the front. (cid:127) Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag. (cid:127) According to accident statistics, the BACK SEAT is SAFER for properly restrained children than the front seat. (cid:127) Sit as far back as possible from the air bag. Safety 19 Protect your children from getting trapped in the trunk of a car WARNING (cid:127) Teach your kids not to play in or around cars. (cid:127) Watch your children when loading or unloading the car so they don´t get locked in by mistake. (cid:127) Always lock the doors and trunk of your car, and keep the keys out of children´s sight and reach. (cid:127) Keep the rear fold-down seats closed to help prevent kids from getting into the trunk from inside the car. 20 Safety Fitting the locking strap on the center arm- rest, Saab 9-5 Sedan (not needed on Wagon). The locking strap is standard equipment in certain markets. The same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is given to adults. Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints. Children travel most safely when properly restrained, but restraints must be suitable for the size of the child. Always follow the child seat/booster cushion manufacturer´s instructions when installing these devices in your vehicle. Make sure you are acquainted with the legal requirements for seating children in the car. Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufac- turer’s child seat instructions. Lockable belt tongue In fitting a child seat that is intended to be secured in position by the lap portion of the safety belt, make use of the locking function of the buckle. Locking the lap portion of the belt lessens the risk that the seat will work loose while the car is in motion. The button for the locking function is located on the back of the buckle. 1 Position the child seat in the back of the car. 2 To activate the locking function, move the locking button on the tongue of the belt to the position marked ”CHILD SEAT” (item 1 in the figure) in order to activate the locking function. 3 Secure the base of the child seat with the lap portion of the safety belt in accor- dance with the installation instructions accompanying the child seat. 4 Grasp the shoulder part of the safety belt and pull it upwards to tighten the lap por- tion against the child seat. 5 Check for correct locking function by pulling on the lap portion of the belt. The belt must not unreel. Locking the lap belt 1 Locked 2 Unlocked Saab 9-5 Sedan Child restraint that are approved for rear- ward facing installation in the rear seat can be positioned in any of the three rear places. If the child restraint is positioned in the center place, the child restraint support legs should be used and the rear seat armrest secured with the safety strap (accessory). You must fasten such a child restraint with the three-point safety belt and the two underside anchorage tethers. The tethers should be fixed to the beam beneath the driver´s and passenger´s seat. The fixing points are color marked. If you intend to install another make of child restraint make sure that it is possible to fit it in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Safety 21 Child restraints installed in the rear seat Child restraints installed in the rear seat Fixing points for child restraint tethers WARNING A special accessory is available for lock- ing the center armrest so that a child seat can be installed in the middle seat. See your Saab dealer for details. When a rear-facing child seat is fitted in the center position of the rear seat in the Saab 9-5 Sedan the center armrest must be secured in place with this strap. If this is not done, the center armrest could swing down in the event of a frontal colli- sion and cause injury to the child. When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the car seat manufacturer. Saab 9-5 Wagon: Child restraint that are approved for rear- ward facing installation in the rear seat can be positioned in any of the three rear places. If the child restraint is positioned in the center place, the child restraint support legs should be used. You must fasten such a child restraint with the three-point safety belt and the two underside anchorage tethers. The tethers should be fixed to the beam beneath the driver´s and passenger´s seat. The fixing points are color marked. If a child seat from another manufacturer is used, ensure that it can be correctly mounted, according to the child-seat instructions. When fitting child seats in cars you must always follow the instructions supplied by the car seat manufacturer. 9-5 Sedan: 1 Open the cover that is right behind the child restraint. Make sure it locks. 2 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 3 Route the tether under the headrest. 4 Attach the tether to the anchorage. 5 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest. 6 Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the safety belt as described in the child restraint mounting instruction. Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan 22 Safety Child tether anchorages for forward facing child car seats WARNING Child tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for: (cid:127) Adult safety belts. (cid:127) Harnesses. (cid:127) Attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle. (cid:127) Load securing device. Child restraints with a tether strap must be anchored according to Canadian law. If you have any questions regarding child tether anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Safety 23 Child tether anchorages, Saab 9-5 Wagon 9-5 Wagon: 1 Fold the backrest of the rear seat for- ward, see page 137. 2 Fold the anchor that is right behind the child restraint to its upright position. 3 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 4 Raise the head restraint to its upper position and then route the tether under the headrestraint. *) 5 Attach the tether to the anchor. 6 Raise the backrest of the rear seat. Make sure it locks properly. 7 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest. 8 Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the safety belt as described in the child restraint mounting instruction on the previous page. WARNING Make sure the child-restraint anchorages are folded all the way up or down other- wise it can obstruct locking the rear seat backrest. *) it may not be possible to route the tether through the cargo net (accessory), if one is fitted. Instead we recommend a cargo guard (accessory). Safety 24 Integrated booster seat (accessory) The integrated booster seat in the back is intended for children weighing 33-80 lbs. (15-36 kg) and between 38 and 54 inches (97 and 137 cm) tall. When seated in the integrated booster seat, the child must wear the standard three-point safety belt. Whatever the age or weight of the child, it is vital that the safety belt be worn correctly. The seat should always be kept clean and intact to ensure that it continues to function as intended. Folding down To fold the seat down, pull the strap pro- vided between the seat and the backrest. Fastening the safety belt WARNING Never wear a safety belt with the diagonal strap positioned behind your back or slipped off the shoulder and under your arm. (cid:127) Seat the child well back in the seat, snug against the backrest. (cid:127) Pull out the safety belt smoothly and insert the tongue in the lock. Check that it is securely fastened. (cid:127) Ensure that the lap strap is positioned low across the hips and that the diagonal strap is well in on the shoulder, although not touching the neck or in a position that creates discomfort. (cid:127) For optimum protection, the safety belt should be snug against the body. Pull the diagonal strap towards the shoulder to take up any slack. (cid:127) After fastening the belt, grasp the strap at the shoulder, pull it out and, without letting go, allow the slack to be taken up by the reel. Make sure that the strap is well in on the shoulder. (cid:127) Check that the belt runs freely between the reel and the lock. To fold the seat away Fold back the seat and ensure that it is locked in position. Safety 25 WARNING (cid:127) The standard safety belt must always be used in conjunction with the inte- grated booster seat. (cid:127) The seat must not be modified in any way. (cid:127) Never leave a child unattended. (cid:127) Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. (cid:127) Adjust the head restraint so that it pro- vides the best possible support when there is a passenger in the rear seat. WARNING Failure to follow all the manufacturer’s instructions on the use of this child restraint system can cause your child to strike the vehicle´s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Label in integrated booster seat Safety 26 Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS") WARNING To reduce risk of injury: (cid:127) Always wear your safety belt. (cid:127) Always adjust your seat so that you are as far back as possible but still able to reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably. (cid:127) Children 12 and under or shorter than 140 cm (55 inches) should always travel in the rear as the vehicle is equipped with an airbag on the pas- senger side. The supplementary restraint system (SRS) comprises an airbag in the steering wheel, a front passenger airbag and side airbags in the front seats. The system supplements the protection provided by the safety belts to further enhance the safety of the occupants. If a fault is detected in the SRS, the AIR BAG warning light on the main instru- ment panel will come on (see pages 50 and 30). When the system is triggered by impact of a frontal collision, the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board are inflated, after which they deflate through vents in the back of the bags. The entire process takes less than 0.1 second – literally, faster than the blink- ing of an eye. These airbags are triggered only by moder- ate to severe frontal or near-frontal colli- sions. They will not be activated by minor front-end impacts, rear-end or side impacts, or by the car rolling over. WARNING (cid:127) Even if the car is equipped with SRS (airbag), safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants. (cid:127) Note that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly, it will not provide protection against a second impact occurring in the same incident. Always use your safety belt. (cid:127) Always sit with the whole of your back in contact with the backrest of the seat, and with your seat as far back as is practical. This is to reduce the risk of injury from contact with the backrest of the seat when the airbag inflates and also because the airbag needs space in which to inflate. (cid:127) Never attach anything to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instru- ment panel, as this could result in injury if the airbag should inflate. The same applies to anything you might have in your mouth, such as a pipe, for instance. (cid:127) Some components of the airbag will be hot for a short time. In some circum- stances the airbag can cause burns or abrasions to the body when the airbag inflates/deflates. (cid:127) Never rest your hands or forearms on the steering-wheel center padding. (cid:127) If the AIR BAG warning light remains on after the car has been started or comes on while you are driving, have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer. The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. Safety 27 SRS (airbag) system with belt pretensioners 1 Electronic control module and sensor 2 Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) 3 Steering wheel with integral airbag 4 Passenger airbag 5 Side-airbag sensor 6 Side airbag Inflated airbag (driver side) Inflation and deflation together take less than 0.1second. Moment of impact. Sensor detects decel- eration and sends a signal via the control module to a gas gen- erator that inflates the airbag. The inflating airbag cushions the driver. Airbag now fully inflated. The airbag starts to deflate. 28 Safety Front passenger seat WARNING Never secure a rear-facing child seat in the right front seat of a car equipped with a passenger airbag. Inflation of the airbag in the event of an accident could seriously injure or kill a child. The airbags are interconnected and have a common warning light. The passenger airbag module is housed in the fascia above the glove compartment and is marked ”SRS AIRBAG”. Both airbags will be inflated in the event of a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal collision, even if the passenger seat is unoc- cupied. WARNING (cid:127) Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag (cid:127) The back seat is the safest place for children (cid:127) Never allow a child to stand in front of the seat or to sit on the lap of a front-seat passenger. Serious injury or death could result if the airbag is inflated in a collision. (cid:127) Never place anything on the dash or in front of the seat as, in addition to being a hazard to passengers, this could interfere with the function of the airbag in the event of an accident. The same applies to the mounting of accessories on the dash. (cid:127) Keep feet on the floor - never put feet up on the fascia, on the seat or out of the window. (cid:127) Do not carry anything in your lap. Passenger airbag and driver’s airbag both inflated 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. Safety 29 Side airbag components 1 Side airbag 2 Sensor 3 Moisture barrier 4 Label on seat (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 front 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 front door could be damaged. (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 or wear 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 inflated 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 front doors. 30 Safety AIR BAG warning light WARNING (cid:127) If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. (cid:127) The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. (cid:127) To help avoid injury to yourself or oth- ers, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. SRS servicing The SRS must be inspected as part of the normal service program but otherwise may be regarded as maintenance-free. Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners WARNING (cid:127) Under no circumstances may any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag’s electri- cal circuitry. (cid:127) Before starting any welding work on the car, always disconnect the nega- tive (–) battery lead and cover the con- ductor. (cid:127) Airbags and belt pretensioners must be deployed under controlled condi- tions before the car is scrapped or any of the system’s components are removed. Airbags or belt pretension- ers that have been deployed as a result of an accident must be replaced by new ones. (cid:127) Airbag-system components must never be transferred for use in another vehicle. (cid:127) All work involving the scrapping or replacement of airbags or belt preten- sioners must only be carried out by knowledgeable personnel. Frequently asked questions on func- tion of airbags Do you still need to wear a safety belt if air- bags are fitted? Yes, always! The airbag merely supple- ments the car’s normal safety system. Moreover, the airbag will only be actuated in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal collision, which means, of course, that it pro- vides no protection in minor frontal colli- sions, major rear-end or side-on collisions or if the car rolls over. The safety belts help reduce the chance of the car occupants from being thrown around and injured inside the car. But they also ensure that, if a collision occurs in which the airbags are inflated, the airbag will make the optimum contact with the occupant, i.e. square on from the front. If the occupant meets the airbag in an offset position, the protection afforded will be reduced. In addition, airbags provide no protection against a secondary impact occurring in the same incident. So there is no doubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at all times. Do not sit too close to the airbag: it needs room to inflate. The airbag inflates very quickly and power- fully in order to protect an adult person in a serious frontal collision. 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. 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. 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. Safety 31 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. 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.

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