2004 Saab 9 5 Owners Manual

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

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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.

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

1 Squeeze together the silver plastic lug and the electrical connection and with- draw the lamp holder.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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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

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7 R5W 8 Xenon

w9U 9 T4W 10 WY5W/

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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

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 229). 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.

Sound fuse / Blown fuse

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.

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

30
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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
7.5 Brake lights, trailer

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Electric windows, right; trailer charging

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Engine injectors Trunk lighting; trunk lock; door lighting, circulation pump; parking assistant; SID Audio System; CD changer Heating, rear seat; sunroof, remote control receiver 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
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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

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7.5 Direction-indicator switch 30
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30 Windshield wipers 30
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Electric heating, front seats Limp-home solenoid (automatic transmission); OnStar; telematics

Relay panel under instrument panel

C1

Function – Electric heating of rear seat –

B C1 C2

L1

L2

Relay panel under instrument panel (cont.)

C2
L1
L2

– – Main relay (engine management system) Fuel filler flap Fuel pump Ignition switch Rear-window / door mirrors heating – Starter relay Limp-home function Bootlid

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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 – 20 Headlight washers 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 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

Location of wallet for spare bulbs and fuses (accessory)

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Adjust the tire pressure to match the current load and speed of the car (see page 279). The stated tire pressures apply to cold tires, i.e. tires that are the same temperature as the outside air temperature. Tire pressure increases as the tires become warm (e.g. during highway driving) by approximately 0.3 bar (4 psi). When the temperature of the tires changes by 50°F (10°C), the tire pres- sure will change 0.1 bar (2 psi). Never reduce the pressure of a hot tire. If the tires are hot when you check them, only increase the pressure, if necessary.

Inflation - Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the inside of the trunk lid, shows the cor- rect inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Notice: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: (cid:127) Too much flexing (cid:127) Too much heat (cid:127) Tire overloading (cid:127) Bad wear (cid:127) Bad handling (cid:127) Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air (overinfla- tion), you can get the following: (cid:127) Unusual wear (cid:127) Bad handling (cid:127) Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet for details.

WARNING

Poor maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. (cid:127) Overloading your tires can cause

overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 242.

(cid:127) Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold.

(cid:127) Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact – such as when you hit a pot- hole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure.

(cid:127) Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them.

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After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tight- ened. See page 250.

WARNING

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. See “Changing a wheel” on page 247.

Flat spotting All tires get hot, especially on long journeys or when the car is driven hard. After the car has been parked with hot tires and the tires have cooled down, a flat spot can form in the tire, where it is in contact with the ground. The same can occur if the car has not been moved for a long time. Flat spots can cause vibration that can be felt through the steering wheel, similar to that experienced when the wheels need bal- ancing. Flat spots of this type disappear once the tires get hot again, usually after 10–15 miles (20–25 km) of driving at cruising speed.

When to check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12 500 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “When It Is Time for New Tires” on page 235 and “Wheel Replacement” on page 238 for more infor- mation. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehi- cle. The first rotation is the most important. When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern. Left front tire to left rear. Left rear tire to right front. Right front to right rear. Right rear to left front. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.

When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: (cid:127) You can see the indicators at three or

more places around the tire.

(cid:127) You can see cord or fabric showing

through the tire’s rubber.

(cid:127) The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.

(cid:127) The tire has a bump, bulge or split. (cid:127) The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the dam- age.

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Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endur- ance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC number will be fol- lowed by an “MS” (for mud and snow). If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original 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 available. 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.

Wear indicators

Treadwear indicators The tires incorporate wear indicators in the form of smooth, treadless strips across the width, which become visible when only 2/32" (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 (snow) tires.

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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. Do not take it for granted that a wheel/tire combination will work in the best possible way, just because it can be fitted to the car. To ensure that the speedometer is as accu- rate as possible it should be reprogrammed if wheels of a different dimension are fitted. Contact a Saab dealer. Because of 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. Store wheels lying flat or hanging – never standing upright.

NOTICE

Always consult your Saab dealer before changing the wheels and tires on your Saab. Wide wheels and tires 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 241. Wheels larger than 17” must not be fitted. The maximum permissible offset is 49 mm.

WARNING

Mixing tires could cause you to lose con- trol while driving. If you mix tires of differ- ent sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle prop- erly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels. It’s all right to drive with your compact spare temporarily, it was developed for use on your vehicle. See “Compact spare tire” on page 246.

WARNING

If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle.

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading 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 The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion, which grades tires by treadwear, trac- tion and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the side- walls of most passenger car tires. The Uni- form Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-pro- duction tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Perfor- mance Criteria (TPC) standards.

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 a half (1.5) times as well on the govern- ment course as a tire graded 100. The rela- tive 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 prac- tices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction – AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades repre- sent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave- ment as measured under controlled condi- tions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warn- ing: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

Temperature – A, B, C 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. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established 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 failure.

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WARNING

Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.

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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall per- formance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel bal- ancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pull- ing one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new Saab original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.

WARNING

Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.

Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cool- ing, speedometer or odometer calibra- tion, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehi- cle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “Changing a wheel” on page 247.

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.

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WARNING

If your vehicle has P225/45 R17 size tires, don’t use tire chains, there’s not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manu- facturer’s instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it’s con- tacting your vehicle, and don’t spin your wheels. If you do find traction devices that will fit, install them on the front tires.

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Notice: If your vehicle does not have P225/45R17 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class ²S² type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle.

If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout”, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to main- tain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the acceler- ator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop – well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on performance factors: tread- wear, traction and temperature resistance. For more information see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” on page 237. Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Max- imum load that can be carried and the max- imum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pres- sure see “Lowest recommended tire pres- sure, cold tires” on page 279and “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 242.

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into it´s sidewall. Tire size: The tire size ia a combination of letters and numbers used to define a partic- ular tire´s width, height, aspect ratio, con- struction type and service description. Department of Transportation (DOT): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety standards. Tire Identification Number (TIN): The let- ters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manu- factured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire. Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.

Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger car tire size.

P 215 / 55

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a Passenger (P-Metric) Tire b Tire Width c Aspect Ratio d Belt Rating e Rim diameter f Load range g Speed rating

Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “P” as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engi- neered to standards set by the U.S Tire and Rim Association. Tire Width: The three-digit number indi- cates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.

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Aspect ratio: A two-digit number that indi- cates the tire height-to-width measure- ments. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is “55”, as shown in item “C” of the illus- tration, it would mean that the tire´s sidewall is 55% as high as it is wide. Belt Rating: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter “R” means radial ply construction; the letter “D” means diagonal or bias ply con- struction; and the letter “B” means belted-bias ply construction. Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. Load range: The load range represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry. Speed Rating: The maximum speed that a tire is certified to carry a load. Speed ratings range from “A” to “Z”.

Tire markings An example of the meaning of the different markings in a tire size is given below for a tire size of: 215/55 R16 93 V

215 Tire section width, mm 55 Aspect ratio, i.e. the section height

is 65 % of the section width

R Radial ply 16 Wheel rim diameter 15 in at bead

seats

93 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)

TIN-code a Manufacturer´s Identification Mark b Tire Size c Tire Type Code d Date of Manufacture

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Loading Your Vehicle

This is an example of what your vehicle´s Tire-Loading Information/Certification label might look like. It is located on the B-pillar and shows how much weight your vehicle may properly carry. The label tells you the proper size, and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight, and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfac- tory-installed options.

Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the com- bined weight of optional accessories, for example, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire´s height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other rein- forcecing materials. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Cold Inflation Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa), before a tire have built up heat from driving. See “Inflation - Tire Pressure” on page 233. Curb weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, without passengers and cargo.

DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety stan- dards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanu- meric designator which can also indentify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand and date of production. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 242. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle, see “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 242. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 242. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. There are 6.9 kPa to one psi. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire.

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Maximum Load rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehi- cle capacity weight; and production options weight. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pres- sure: The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated. Normal occupant weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat mul- tipled by 150 pounds (68 kg). See “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 242. Occupant Distribution: Designated seat- ing positions. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of a asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehi- cle. The side of the tire that contains a white- wall bears white lettering or bears manufac- turer, brand and or model name molding on the other sidewall of the tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles.

Recommended Inflation Pressure: Vehi- cle manufacturer´s recommended tire infla- tion pressure shown on the tire placard, see “Inflation - Tire Pressure” on page 233 and “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 242. Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the cen- terline of the tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. Traction: The friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip pro- vided. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars”, that show across the tread of a tire when only 2/32 inch of tread remains. See “When It Is Time for New Tires” on page 235.

Tread Width: The width of the tire´s tread. UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grade Stan- dards, a tire information system that pro- vides consumers with ratings for a tire´s traction, temperature and treadwear. Rat- ings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The rating are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” on page 237. Vehicle Capacity Weight: Is the number of designated seating positions multipled by 150 pounds (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 242. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing original equipment tire size and the recommended cold inflation pressure. See “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 242.

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5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calcu- lated in Step 4.

6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,

load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehi- cle.

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 of to the correct size tire for your car (if different from the original size) and also supply Saab approved winter tires pre-mounted on steel or alloy rims.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement “The

combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle´s placard.

2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

3 Substract the combined weight of

the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.

4 The resulting figure equals the avail- able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail- able cargo and luggage load capac- ity is 650 lbs. (1400–750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.).

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Tire 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.

Tire date code

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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

Compact spare tire 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 187).

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 dealer. A general rule is that all heavy loads must be well secured in the luggage compart- ment, see page 137 and 140.

The spare tire, 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 tire. If you need to change a wheel, remove the tool kit first and then the spare tire. The panel over the spare tire can be held open by hooking the handle onto the rubber seal. In the Saab 9-5 Sedan the warning triangle is secured to the luggage compartment trim. In the Saab 9-5 Wagon, there is space for a warning triangle underneath the panel in the luggage compartment floor.

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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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To jack up the car, apply the jack to one of the special jacking points under the sills. If a floor jack is used, it can be applied to the standard jacking points used by the dealer. A floor jack can lift both front wheels or both rear wheels off the ground simultaneously. A jack stand must then be applied under- neath the front of the engine subframe (at the fixing point for the towrope-attachment eye) or to the rear towrope-attachment eye (or under the trailer hitch, if fitted).

NOTICE

Apply the jack only to the jacking points indicated on the body.

Jacking points for a trolley jack

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NOTICE

(cid:127) When refitting wheel covers (where

applicable), make sure that the valve protrudes through the marked hole in the wheel cover.

(cid:127) Do not overtighten the bolts using an

impact wrench: not only can this damage the wheels but it can also make it impossible to undo the bolts using the wheel wrench in the car’s toolkit.

8 Check-tighten the wheel bolts after a few

miles. Tightening torque Light-alloy wheels: 80 ft.lbs. (110 Nm) Steel wheels: 80 ft.lbs. (110 Nm)

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 Put the car in 1st gear (automatic trans- mission: move selector to the P position) and apply the parking brake.

2 Wind the jack up to a suitable height

before placing it under the recess in the sill. Make sure that the jack fully engages the recess in the sill and that the base of the jack is steady and flat on the ground. 3 Remove the wheel cover (where appli-

cable). Loosen the wheel bolts by half a turn.

4 Wind the jack to raise the wheel clear of the ground. Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel.

5 Clean any rust or dirt from the contact surfaces between the wheel and brake

disc. Do not wipe away the grease in the hub.

6 Fit the wheel and screw in the bolts in the

sequence shown (opposite pairs). Tighten the bolts enough for the bolts and wheel to be seated correctly.

7 Lower the car and tighten the wheel

bolts to the correct torque in the sequence shown (opposite pairs). Tightening torque Light-alloy wheels: 80 ft.lbs. (110 Nm) Steel wheels: 80 ft.lbs. (110 Nm) Do not overtighten the bolts using an impact wrench: not only can this damage the wheels but it can also make it impossible to undo the bolts using the wheel wrench in the car’s toolkit.

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