2003 Saab 9 5 Owners Manual

WARNING

Take care not to spill washer fluid concentrate onto hot surfaces. Washer fluid concentrate contains flammable ingredients such as alcohol.

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Changing bulbs

NOTICE

WARNING

Before changing a bulb in the engine bay, switch off the engine to avoid danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts. The radiator fan can start up even when the engine is switched off. Bi-Xenon headlights are high voltage and must therefore be changed at an authorized Saab workshop. Work involving high-voltage components is potentially lethal.

NOTICE

(cid:127) Since the headlight lenses are made of plastic, rinse dried-on dirt with water and allow it time to soften up before cleaning the lenses. Avoid rubbing the lenses when dry and never use solvents.

(cid:127) Use de-icer spray instead of scraping the ice off.

Check that the new bulb is working when finished. Use only "Long Life" bulbs. Headlight aiming, see page 250.

(cid:127) Do not fit bulbs with a higher rating than 55 W, since the head- light reflector and the wiring of the car are not designed for a higher wattage.

(cid:127) Switch off the ignition before changing a bulb, to avoid possi-

ble short-circuiting.

(cid:127) Do not touch the glass of the bulbs with your fingers. The oil

on your skin can shorten the life of the bulb.

Bi-Xenon headlight (certain models only) Bi-Xenon headlights produce roughly twice as much light as halo- gen bulbs and have a significantly longer service life. The lamp units consist of a gas discharge lamp containing xenon. When the lights are switched on a very high voltage activates the xenon gas. The lamps soon reach full intensity. Cars with xenon headlights have automatic levelling. The levelling system comprises two sensors on the front axle, one on the rear axle and a control unit under the headlight housing. Headlight alignment is regulated automatically to prevent dazzling oncoming traffic. Alignment is also adjusted during braking.

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Make sure the cover is correctly fitted before locking it in place

Headlight bulb for high beam (Halogen) On cars equipped with Bi-Xenon lamps the Halogen lamps are used only for high beam flasher if the daytime running lights are deacti- vated and the headlight switch is in the off position (otherwise Bi-Xenon lamp is utilized): 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit. To improve

accessibility to the right-hand headlight, hold aside the induction air hose. To improve accessibility to the left-hand headlight, remove the battery cover. Release the two clips along the long sides of the cover.

2 Unplug the connector. 3 To remove the spring clip, push it in and then move it to the right. 4 Remove the bulb. 5 Without touching the glass with your fingers, insert the new bulb. 6 Line up the bulb with the guide in the reflector and secure it with the spring clip. Look through the headlight lens to help fit the bulb correctly.

7 Plug in the connector. 8 Screw on the cover. Make sure that the guide on the cover is

aligned with the recess in the lamp housing.

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Headlight bulb for low beam (Halogen) 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit. To improve

accessibility to the right-hand headlight, hold aside the induction air hose. To improve accessibility to the left-hand headlight, remove the battery cover. Release the two clips along the long sides of the cover.

2 Unplug the connector. 3 To remove the spring clip, push it in and then move it to the right. 4 Remove the bulb. 5 Without touching the glass with your fingers, insert the new bulb.

Look through the headlight lens to help fit the bulb correctly.

6 Line up the bulb with the guide in the reflector and secure it with

the spring clip.

7 Plug in the connector. 8 Screw on the cover. Make sure that the guide on the cover is

aligned with the recess in the lamp housing.

Make sure the cover is correctly fitted before locking it in place

Contact an authorized Saab workshop if a Bi-Xenon headlight requires replacement

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Parking-light bulb (cars with halogen low beam)

Parking-light bulb (cars with Bi-Xenon low beam)

Front fog lights

Parking-light bulb (cars with halo- gen low beam) The parking-light bulb is adjacent to the bulb for low beam. 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the

lamp unit.

2 Withdraw the bulb holder. 3 Change the bulb.

Parking-light bulb (cars with Bi-Xenon low beam) The parking light bulb is adjacent to the Bi-Xenon lamp. 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the

lamp unit.

2 Take hold of the lamp leads and pull out the bulb holder. The lamp leads are rein- forced to facilitate changing bulbs. 3 Change the bulb. Look through the

headlight lens to help fit the bulb cor- rectly.

Front fog lights 1 From under the front bumper, grip the bulb holder and twist counterclockwise.

2 Unplug the connector. 3 Change the bulb. Refit in the reverse order.

WARNING

(cid:127) Never crawl under a car that is sup-

ported only by a jack.

(cid:127) Always use axle stands. Refer to the

information on jacks on page 237.

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Catch seen from engine bay, left-hand side

Catch seen from engine bay, right-hand side

Front turn signal bulbs To change the bulb, the complete lamp unit has to be removed. 1 Depress the catch, accessed from the

engine bay.

2 Carefully pull out the lamp unit. 3 The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting.

Grip the holder and twist it counterclock- wise.

4 Withdraw the bulb holder from the lamp

unit.

5 The bulb also has a bayonet fitting.

Press in the bulb and twist it counter- clockwise.

6 Fit the new bulb and check that it is cor-

rectly seated.

Front turn signal bulb 1 Catch 2 Bayonet pin 3 Plastic lugs

To re-install the lamp unit 1 Align the catch with the recess in the

lamp housing holder.

2 Press the lamp housing towards the

headlight slightly and press the housing towards the rear of the car.

3 Make sure the locating pin and the two plastic lugs enter their respective holes. 4 Press the lamp housing until it click into

place.

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Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan The bulbs for the lamps in the rear light clus- ter are accessed from the luggage compart- ment. 1 Lower the flap (secured with catches). 2 Squeeze the two plastic lugs and

remove the bulb holder.

3 The bulb has a bayonet fitting. Press in

the bulb and twist it counterclockwise.

4 Change the bulb.

Rear light clusters 1 Direction indicators 2 Taillights 3 Stop lights and taillights 4 Reversing lights 5 Rear fog light 6 High-mounted brake light

2 3

2 3

Trunk lid light and taillights, 9-5 Sedan Before changing bulbs in the trunk, you must first release the trim at the foot of the trunk. This involves removing the handle and the three trim fasteners (studs). 1 Unscrew the handle on the inside of the

tailgate.

2 Using the peg in the top of the screw-

driver handle, push in the button in the center of the studs. 3 Remove the studs. Changing bulbs 1 Squeeze together the silver plastic lug and the electrical connection and with- draw the lamp holder.

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2 The bulb has a bayonet fitting. Press in

the bulb and twist it counterclockwise.

3 Change the bulb. Refitting the trim 1 Reset the studs by pushing back the

center buttons so that they protrude by 0.2 inch (5 mm).

2 Insert the studs through the trim and tail- gate panel. Press the center buttons in, flush with the collar.

3 Screw the handle back onto the trunk.

High-mounted stop lights 1 Panel 2 Retaining clips 3 Bulbs

High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 Sedan The bulbs can be accessed after the panel in the rear headlining has been removed. 1 Remove the panel by carefully pushing

in the two clips, one at the time.

2 Release the bulb holder, which is

retained by a clip at either end.

3 Withdraw the bulb gently straight back. 4 Push in the new bulb. 5 Refit the bulb holder. 6 Replace the panel by carefully pushing the panel towards the headlining so that the two clips engage their respective slot.

Tailgate bulbs, 9-5 Wagon 1 Turn the lock a quarter turn (90°) with a

screwdriver or the ignition key.

2 Open and remove the cover. 3 Take out the bulb holder by twisting it

slightly counterlockwise.

4 Press in the bulb and twist it

counterclockwise. 5 Change the bulb. 6 Check that the new bulb is working.

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Reassembly: 1 Place the two ”hinges” in the recess in

the tailgate.

2 Then push the ”hinges” into the recess

and close the cover.

3 Turn the lock a quarter turn.

Rear lights clusters, 9-5 Wagon 1 Open the tailgate. 2 Remove the cover by turning the two

catches anticlockwise one quarter turn.

3 Remove the two screws securing the

light cluster to the body.

4 Pull the light cluster rearwards and angle it outwards (it is seated quite firmly).

5 Release the fastener from the body.

Reinsert the fastener into the groove in the light cluster. Press in the fastener until you hear a click.

6 Take out the bulb holder by twisting it

slightly counterclockwise.

7 Press in the bulb and twist it counter-

clockwise.

8 Change the bulb. 9 Check that the new bulb works.

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Reassembly: 1 Align the fastener with the hole in the

body.

2 Press the lamp unit home into the body

until you hear a click.

3 Fit the screws and cover.

Loading lighting, 9-5 Wagon 1 Pull down the glass cover at the outer

edge.

2 Bend one of the contacts so that the bulb

can be removed. 3 Change the bulb. On refitting, insert the connector-end of the lamp fitting first.

License-plate light 1 Undo the two screws and remove the

lamp glass.

2 Withdraw the bulb. 3 Change the bulb. 4 Check the seal before fitting the glass.

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Side direction indicators 1 Slide the lamp fitting forward and pull out

the back.

2 Remove the bulb. 3 Change the bulb. On refitting, make sure that the spring in the lamp fitting engages the edge of the open- ing in the body panel.

Courtesy lights (doors and floor) and luggage-compartment lighting 1 Insert a screwdriver carefully into the

slot in the end of the lamp fitting. Ease the fitting off to gain access to the bulb.

2 Bend out one of the contacts and

remove the bulb. 3 Change the bulb. On refitting, insert the connector-end of the lamp fitting first.

Dome light, front 1 Ease the leading edge of the glass out

of the overhead panel.

2 Release one of the contacts and remove

the bulb.

3 Fit the new bulb.

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Other bulbs If any other bulbs need changing, you are advised to take the car to an authorized Saab dealer.

Dome light, rear 1 Remove the entire overhead panel:

ease out the trailing end first, and then both front edges. 2 Fit the new bulb.

Glove-compartment illumination 1 Insert a small screwdriver in the slot in the end of the lamp fitting and ease it out to gain access to the bulb.

2 Bend out one of the contacts and

remove the bulb. 3 Fit the new bulb. On refitting, insert the connector-end of the lamp fitting first.

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Bulb table

# Cap H7
2 H1 3 P21W

Wattage 55 55
21

4 P21/5W 21/5
5 P21W 6 R10W

21
10

7 R5W 8 H6W 9 T4W 10 WY5W/

W5W

11 W2W

1,2

NOTICE

Headlight Fog light Reversing lamp; side reversing lamp; rear fog lamp; cornering lamp Stop/tail lamp Direction indicator, front/rear Dome light; courtesy lights; glove compartment; luggage compartment Safety belt reminder Reading light, overhead panel Reading light, rear Side indicators (yellow);/ High-mounted stop light (9-5 Sedan); parking lights; license plate illumina- tion Switches; front ashtray

Only fit lamps of the specified rating. Lamps of the wrong wattage could damage the wiring harness and electronics.

A special kit containing spare bulbs and fuses is available as an accessory from your Saab dealer. A storage space for this is pro- vided adjacent to the toolkit and jack, under the panel in the luggage compartment.

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Fuses The fuses are housed in two fuse panels: one at the end of the instrument panel on the driver’s side, and one under the hood. To check if a fuse has blown, first remove it from the panel (see below). If the filament is broken, the fuse has blown. A special tool for removing fuses is provided at the bottom of the fuse panel. Simply push the tool onto the fuse, squeeze and remove the fuse.

Sound fuse / Blown fuse

WARNING

To avoid the risk of short-circuiting and/or fire breaking out in the electrical system, the following advice should be heeded: (cid:127) Always consult an authorized Saab

dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment. Failure to do so can result in the electrical system being damaged.

(cid:127) Never replace a fuse with one having a higher/lower rating than specified (see page 228). The color of the fuse indicates its amperage.

(cid:127) If the same fuse blows repeatedly,

have the electrical system checked by an authorized Saab dealer.

(cid:127) If a MAXI fuse blows, it means that

there is a major fault in the electrical system. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer.

Fuse panel in instrument panel

Fuse box under the hood

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The DICE and TWICE control modules are linked to a data bus, which is basically an information carrier that allows information to be exchanged between all the control mod- ules and components connected to the bus. If a fault occurs in any of these components, diagnostic faults codes are set in the rele- vant control module, which facilitates fault diagnosis at the Saab dealer. The scan tool connector for fault diagnosis is located under the instrument panel on the drivers side.

DICE / TWICE DICE = Dashboard Integrated Central Elec- tronics TWICE = Theft-Warning Central Electronics DICE and TWICE are electronic control modules that monitor and control a variety of functions, including: DICE controls (among other things): (cid:127) Front lights and interior lighting

Instrument illumination Intermittent wiper operation

(cid:127) Electric heating of rear window and door

mirrors

(cid:127) Cooling fans TWICE controls (among other things): (cid:127) Central locking. (cid:127) Car alarm (Anti-theft system) (cid:127) Engine immobilizer (cid:127) Autochecking of lights. (cid:127) Electric heating of rear seat (cid:127) Safety belt reminder (cid:127) Electrically adjustable passenger seat

Maxi fuses under the hood

Maxi fuses The Maxi fuses are housed in the fuse box under the hood. These fuses can be checked in the same way as the other fuses. The Maxi fuses are designed to protect the car’s electrical system from being dam- aged. Each Maxi fuse protects a number of electrical circuits and functions and there- fore has a higher rating (amperage) than the standard fuses. No spare Maxi fuses are supplied with the car.

NOTICE

If a Maxi fuse blows, it means that there is a major fault in the electrical system. Have the car checked without delay by an authorized Saab dealer.

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Fuse panel in instrument panel

# Amp Function

Trailer lights Automatic transmission

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7,5 Electric door mirrors; DICE: manual beam length

adjustment Brake lights Reversing lights Parking lights, left Parking lights, right

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7,5 DICE / TWICE 30

6B

Electric windows, right; trailer charging Brake lights, trailer

Engine injectors Trunk lighting; trunk lock; door lighting, circulation pump; parking assistant; SID Audio System; CD changer Heating, rear seat; sunroof Electrically adjusted passenger seat

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7,5 Automatic transmission 12
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Audio System, amplifier 13
Ignition system, engine 30
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Fuel pump 20
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DICE (direction indicators) 16
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16B – – Engine-management system; main instrument; 20
17
DICE/TWICE Door-mirror heating; rear-window heating OnStar; Telematics ACC; interior lighting; rear fog light; high beam flasher Audio System; rear-view mirror; load angle sensor (cars with xenon); navigation (accessory); Cruise Control Interior fan Central locking; navigation (accessory); door mirror memory Air pump (3.0t V6 only) Electrically adjustable driver’s seat; fuel-filler flap

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7,5 Driver seat memory; mirrors memory; sunroof; park-

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ing assistant; seatbelt reminder

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Engine-management system; SID; main instrument

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7,5 Airbag 7,5 ABS/TCS/ESP 7,5 Starter motor 7,5 Cruise control; water valve; fog lights, front; rain sen-

sor Ventilated front seats

Cigarette lighter (front/rear) Daytime running light Electric windows, left

15
7,5 Direction-indicator switch 30
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30
30 Windshield wipers; rain sensor 30
20

Electric heating, front seats Limp-home solenoid (automatic transmission); OnStar; telematics

Relay panel under instrument panel

Function – Electric heating of rear seat – – –

C1 C2
E Main relay (engine management system)

Fuel filler flap

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B C1 C2

L1

L2

Relay panel under instrument panel (cont.)

L1
L2

Fuel pump Ignition switch Rear-window / door mirrors heating – Starter relay Limp-home function Bootlid

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Fuse box under hood Fuses

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17
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Amp Function 40 Radiator fan, high speed 60 ABS/TCS/ESP – 7,5 Load angle sensor (cars with xenon headlights) 15 Heater 10 A/C; car alarm siren 15 Bulb test – – 15 High beam headlight, left 15
Low beam headlight left 15 High beam headlight, right 15
Low beam headlight, right 30 Radiator fan, high speed 15 Fog lights (front spoiler) 30 Wiper, rear; headlight washers 15 Horn –

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Relays

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Function Bulb test; head light; high beam flasher Headlight washer Front fog lights Wiper, rear (9-5 Wagon) – – Rain sensor Radiator fan, low speed Radiator fan, high speed A/C-compressor Radiator fan, high speed, right fan

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Horn Extra lights (accessory) High beam headlight Low beam headlight – Windshield wipers

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Location of wallet for spare bulbs and fuses (accessory)

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Wheels Alternative wheels and tires If you wish to fit other tires or wheels than those supplied with the car, consult your Saab dealer first as to the possibilities avail- able. Wheels/tires combinations that are not approved by Saab can negatively affect the car´s directional stability, steering and brak- ing in both wet and dry conditions. Do not assume that a wheel/tire combina- tion will function properly just because it will bolt on. The wheels and tires have been carefully matched to the characteristics of the car and play a key role in its outstanding roadhold- ing and handling. To ensure that the speedometer is as accu- rate as possible it should be reprogrammed if wheels of a different dimension are fitted. Contact an authorized Saab workshop.

NOTICE

Always consult your Saab dealer before changing the wheels and tires on your Saab. Wide wheels and tyres with sidewalls that are too low can: (cid:127) be damaged in potholes etc. (cid:127) cause springs, shock absorbers and wheel bearings and body mountings can be overloaded.

(cid:127) cause that the wheels can come into

contact with chassis and body compo- nents.

(cid:127) can affect the function of the Elec-

tronic Stability Program (ESP).

The speed and load limits for the tires must not be exceeded; see page 233. Wheels larger than 17” must not be fitted. The maximum permissible offset is 49 mm.

Tire pressure

WARNING

Check the tire pressure at least once a month and before long journeys. Under- inflation can result in: (cid:127) Punctures (cid:127) Separation of the tire and tread (cid:127) Damage to the sidewalls (cid:127) Damage to the rims on poor roads (cid:127) Poor handling characteristics (cid:127) Premature tire wear (cid:127) Increased fuel consumption.

Tires need to be inflated to suit the load car- ried and the maximum speed the car will be driven (see the recommended tire pres- sures page 268). Note that all values apply to cold tires. For tires with an aspect ratio less than /60, increase the tire pressure by 3 psi (20 kPa) for rough roads with potholes to minimize the risk of rim damage. Never reduce the pressure of a hot tire. If the tires are hot when you check them, only increase the pressure, if necessary. Soft tires will cause faster wear than over-pressurized tires. They also increase fuel consumption. If a valve is leaking, simply unscrew it and fit a new one.

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Important! Remember to adjust the tire pressures if you change the load in the car or intend to cruise at a substantially higher or lower speed than normal. Rotating tires

Tire markings An example of the meaning of the different markings in a tire size is given below for a tire size of: 205/65 R15 94 V

WARNING

When fitting just one new pair of tires, these should be fitted to the rear wheels, as these are more critical to the direc- tional stability of the car (e.g. on braking or in a skid). The existing rear wheels should therefore be moved to the front. Always move left rear to left front and right rear to right front, so that the direction of rotation remains the same.

Because the car has front-wheel drive, the front tires tend to wear faster than the rear ones. New tires should always be fitted in pairs, so that tires on the same axle have the same amount of tread. The tread should be at least 3 mm deep. The wheels should be marked, L (left) and R (right), when changing between summer and winter (snow) tires. This ensures that the direction of rotation of the wheels is the same when they are refitted. Fit the tires in best condition to the rear wheels. Store wheels lying flat or hanging – never standing upright.

205 Tire section width, mm 65 Aspect ratio, i.e. the section height

is 65 % of the section width

R Radial ply 15 Wheel rim diameter 15 in at bead

seats

94 Tire load code V Speed marking

Tyre load index

91 max 1366 lbs (615 kg) 93 max 1433 lbs (650 kg) 94 max 1477 lbs (670 kg)

Speed ratings

S up to 100 mph (180 km/h) T up to 118 mph (190 km/h) H up to 130 mph (210 km/h) V up to 150 mph (240 km/h) W up to 167 mph (270 km/h) Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h)

Winter tires Winter (snow) tires are recommended for winter climates where the majority of your driving will be done on snow and ice. Winter tires should be fitted to all four wheels to maintain a proper balance. Your Saab dealer can advise you as to the correct size tire for your car (if different from the original size) and also supply Saab approved winter tires. Tire quality grading (cars sold in U.S.) New tires must be graded and labeled in accordance with new Federal regulations. Standard tests are conducted to measure performance in the areas of traction and temperature resistance. Refer to the tire sidewall for the specific quality grades of the tires provided on your new Saab. Compact spare tires are exempt. DOT QUALITY GRADES (cid:127) Treadwear (cid:127) Traction AA, A, B, C (cid:127) Temperature A, B, C All passenger car tires must conform to Fed- eral safety requirements in addition to these grades.

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading (US) Quality grades can be found where applica- ble on the tire sidewall between tread shoul- der and maximum section width. For exam- ple: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half (1 1/2) times as well on the gov- ernment course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road character- istics and climate.

Traction

WARNING

The traction grade assigned to a tire is based on straight-ahead braking, traction test and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

Wear indicators

Wear indicators The tires incorporate wear indicators in the form of smooth, treadless strips across the width, which become visible when only 1.6 mm of tread remains. As soon as the indicators become visible, new tires should be fitted without delay. Make sure you are familiar with the legal limit for minimum tread depth in your country and also any regulations gov- erning the use of winter tires.

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Temperature

WARNING

The temperature grade for a tire is estab- lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail- ure.

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dis- sipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temper- ature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor- mance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

Date code

Date code Tires should be regarded as perishable goods. As the tires age, the rubber becomes progressively harder, and the roadholding ability of the tires diminishes. This is partic- ularly true on winter tires. Tires now have a date-code marking for the year of manufacture. The first two digits denote the week number and the two last digits the year. The ”<” symbol points to the year. Accordingly, a date code of 0200 signifies that the tire was manufactured in week 02, 2000.

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Spare wheel (under panel in luggage compartment)

Panel hooked back, 9-5 Sedan

Hanging up the cover and spare wheel compartments mats, 9-5 Wagon

NOTICE

To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel it can be placed outside up in the spare-wheel well but only while driving to the closest workshop. A general rule is that all heavy loads must be well secured in the luggage compart- ment, see page 141 and 144.

The spare wheel, together with the jack, front towrope attachment eye and toolkit, is stowed away underneath a panel in the lug- gage-compartment floor. The jack handle is kept in a cover beside the spare wheel. If you need to change a wheel, remove the tool kit first and then the spare wheel. The panel over the spare wheel can be held open by hooking the handle onto the rubber seal.

Compact spare wheel The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the tire. Its use is only permitted when a standard tire has sus- tained a puncture. The maximum life of the tire is only 2000 miles (3,500 km). Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) with the compact spare fitted. The compact spare should be inflated to 60 psi (420 kPa). Carry the punctured tire in the spare-wheel well under the luggage- compartment floor. Have the standard tire repaired and refitted as soon as possible (see also page 188).

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(cid:127) Stow the jack in the place provided for

it under the panel in the floor of the trunk. Secure it properly to avoid injury to passengers in the event of a crash.

(cid:127) Do not use the jack for any purpose

other than for jacking up the car.

(cid:127) Grit, salt and rust can clog the inner

threads of the wheel bolts if the car has been driven for several years exclu- sively with alloy wheels. If steel wheels are now fitted, the bolt hole threads in the brake hubs should be cleaned before the thinner steel wheels are fitted. It may otherwise not be possible to achieve the required clamping force despite tightening the bolts to the correct torque.

Changing a wheel

WARNING

(cid:127) The car jack is designed solely for use

in changing a wheel or fitting snow chains. It must not be used to sup- port the car during repair work or servicing.

(cid:127) Never crawl under a car that is

supported only by a jack.

(cid:127) Special care must be taken if the car is

on a slope – use wheel chocks!

(cid:127) Position chocks, one ahead and one behind, the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the one to be changed.

(cid:127) Switch on the hazard warning lights if

the car is on a road.

(cid:127) Apply the parking brake and leave the car in gear (1st or reverse). Automatic transmission: move selector to the P position.

(cid:127) Ensure that everybody is out of the car

before jacking it up.

(cid:127) Never start the engine while the car is

jacked up.

(cid:127) The jack must stand on a firm, level

surface.

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Jack location, between spare wheel and sill

Position for jack

Positioning the jack

The collapsible jack handle is stowed in a cloth bag by the spare wheel. With the help of your foot, extend the handle as illustrated

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j a c k c a n

w h e e l s o f

b o t h

t h e g r o u n d s i m u l

r o n t

w h e e l s o r

t h e

j a c k s t a n d m u s t o f

f o r r e a r r a i

r o n t i x i n g p o i n t t h e o r t h e

t h e n b e a p p l t h e e n g i n e s u b f t h e

t o w r o p e - a t t o w r o p e - a t

l e r h i

t c h ,

i e d u n d e r r a m e

( a t t a c h m e n t

e y e

t a c h m e n t t e d )

NOTICE

t h e

A p p l y i n d i c a t e d o n

j a c k o n l y

t o t h e b o d y .

t h e

j a c k i n g p o i n t s

Jacking points for a trolley jack

2 4 0

C a r

c a r e a n d

t e c h n i c a l

i n f o r m a t

i o n

NOTICE

m a k e s u r e

c o v e r s t h a t

( w h e r e t h e v a l v e i n

t h e m a r k e d h o l e

r e f

(cid:127) W h e n

i c a b l e ) a p p l r u d e s p r o t t h e w h e e l o v e r w r e n c h :

i n g w h e e l t h r o u g h c o v e r

i g h t e n n o t

(cid:127) D o n o t i m p a c t d a m a g e m a k e

t h e w h e e l u s i n g t o o l k i

t s u s i n g a n

t h e b o l o n l y c a n

t h i s

t h e w h e e l s b u t i m p o s s i b l e

t o u n d o i n

w r e n c h

c a n a l s o t h e b o l t h e c a r

t s ’ s

l e s .

i g h t e n

8 C h e c k - f e w m i Tightening torque l o y w h e e l s : L i g h t S t e e l

- a l w h e e l s :

8 0

t h e w h e e l

b o l

t s a f

t e r

8 0 l b s .

( 1 1 0 N m )

l b s . ( 1 1 0 N m )

Clean any rust or dirt from the contact sur- faces between the wheel and brake disc.

Do not wipe away the grease in the hub.

1 P u t

t h e c a r

m i s s i o n : a n d a p p l y t h e

2 W i n d

i n 1 s t

g e a r m o v e s e l e c t o r

( a u t o m a t

t o

i c t h e P p o s i

r a n s - i o n )

t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e . j a c k u p

t o a s u i

u n d e r

t a b l e h e i g h t i n

r e c e s s

t h e

t h e

b e f o r e p l a c i n g s i M a k e s u r e t h e r e c e s s t h e

t h a t i n

t h e t h e s i

j a c k 3 R e m o v e

i s s t e a d y a n d t h e w h e e l

j a c k a n d l a t c o v e r

f u l t h a t

o n ( w h e r e a p p l

l y e n g a g e s t h e b a s e o f t h e g r o u n d .

c a b l e )