2004 Saab 9 5 Owners Manual

Maximum height:

9-5 Sedan_______________________ 9-5 Wagon ______________________ Wheelbase _______________________ Ground clearance __________________

190.0 in (4827 mm) 190.1 in (4828 mm) 80.4 in (2042 mm)

58.1 in (1475 mm) 59.1 in (1501 mm) 106.4 in (2703 mm) approx. 6.6 in (167 mm)

Track:

Front __________________________ Rear ___________________________ Turning circle (curb to curb) ___________ Turning circle (measured at vehicle extrem- ities) ___________________________ Number of seats (incl. driver) _________

59.9 in (1522 mm) *) 59.9 in (1522 mm) *) 37,1 ft (11.3 m)

39,0 ft (11.9 m)

*) Specified track applies to wheel sizes:

6 x 15 & 6.5 x 16

Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

Maximum train weight (GVW + max. trailer weight)

Maximum axle load, front

Maximum axle load, rear

Permissible load (in addition to driver) = GVW minus curb weight The maximum permissible axle load, front or rear, must not be exceeded.

The maximum permissible axle load, front or rear, must not be exceeded. Chassis number in engine bay

Weight ready for driving (i.e. with full fuel tank, washer-fluid reservoir, standard tools and spare wheel) ______________

3460–3780 lbs. (1570–1715 kg) Gross vehicle weight (GVW) ___________ 4390–4710 lbs. (1990–2135 kg)

Maximum axle load:

Front ___________________________ 2590 lbs. (1175 kg) Rear, 9-5 Sedan ___________________ 2310 lbs. (1050 kg) Rear, 9-5 Wagon __________________ 2480 lbs. (1125 kg)

Weight distribution:

Curb weight, front/rear ______________ 60/40 % GVW, front/rear ___________________ 50/50 %

Maximum roof load __________________ 220 lbs (100 kg)

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Trailer:

Maximum towing speed, trailer with brakes 60 mph (100 km/h) Trailer with brakes _________________ Maximum weight: 3500 lbs (1588 kg) Trailer without brakes ______________ Maximum weight: 1000 lbs (450 kg)

Maximum load on ball hitch __________ 110–165 lbs

(50–75 kg)

The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by

Saab Automobile AB. Note that local restrictions may apply to trailer speeds and weights (see page 178).

Luggage compartment

Volume (SAE): 9-5 Sedan_______________________

9-5 Wagon, rear seat upright ________

9-5 Wagon, rear seat folded _________

15.9 cu.ft. (450 litres) 31.4 cu. ft. (890 litres) 73.0 cu. ft. (2067 litres)

Luggage compartment, length, 9-5 Sedan: Rear seat upright _________________ Rear seat folded down _____________ Luggage compartment, length, 9-5 Wagon: Rear seat upright _________________ Rear seat folded __________________

43.0 in (1092 mm) 67.5 in (1714 mm)

42.8 in (1087 mm) 61.2 in (1732 mm)

WARNING

(cid:127) The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded.

Note that if some accessories (e.g. towbar, CD changer) are fitted, the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these.

(cid:127) When carrying a load in the luggage compartment, make sure that it is tied down securely, particularly when part or all of the rear seat is folded down.

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Engine

4-cylinder ________________________

Cylinder bores ___________________ Stroke ___________________________ Swept volume _____________________

Idling speed _______________________

Four cylinders, twin overhead cam- shafts, 16 valves and two balancer shafts. 3.54 in (90 mm) 3.54 in (90 mm) 139.7 cu.in (2.290 litres) 825 rpm (man.) 860 rpm (aut.)

Antifreeze_________________________ Saab-approved

Coolant capacity ___________________

antifreeze 7.6 qts (7.4 litres)

Fuel

Fuel grade ________________________ Unleaded gasoline

AON 87–93.

The use of fuel with an octane rating lower than that recommended can cause serious engine damage.

For optimum performance Saab recom-

mend the following fuel grades: 2.3t ____________________________ AON 90
2.3 T and 2.3Turbo ________________ AON 93 *) *) If AON 90 is used and the ambient temperature is above 77 – 86°F (25– 30°C) some decrease in engine power can occur to some extent.

Fuel-tank capacity __________________ 18.5 gal. (70 litres)

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Recommended oil viscosities

Viscosity is a measurement of the oils thickness. The thickness influences, among other things, the fuel economy. For best func- tion Saab recommends: For gasoline engines, SAE 0W-30 engine oil.

Some oil companies have engine oils meeting our requirements (GM-LL-A-025) but with other viscosities than what we recom- mend as a first choice. Those engine oils are also accepted. Extra engine oil additives Don't add anything to your oil. The recommended oils are all you will need for good engine performance and protection.

Engine oil

To meet demands in Saab's extended service intervals all engines are filled with specially designed synthetic factory fill oils. Long service intervals, fuel economy and environmental issues are the base for our choice of oil. By using oils approved by Saab you minimise the tendencies for oil sludge build, by that protecting the engine from harmful, wear increasing, deposits.

Approved oils:

All gasoline engines - Fully Synthetic Engine Oil fulfilling GM-LL-A-025 requirements. To ensure being able to take advantage of the Saab specified service intervals, be sure to select a fully synthetic engine oil ful- filling GM-LL-A-025 requirements.

Servicing/Oil changes:

To be able to use recommended service intervals the need to use only approved engine oils is vital. Use only engine oils approved for your engine. Service should be done according to the recommended service intervals to optimize your engine's function through out its entire life. Saab Automobile AB will not take responsibility for any damage that might occur due to neglecting to meet above mentioned requirements. At your Saab dealers you can find Saab Genuine or Mobil engine oils. Among those there are oils specially designed to meet your engines specific needs. We recommend that you, with the help of our skilled service personnel, choose your oil from that selection. Other oil companies also have engine oils approved according to GM specifications. Oils meeting these standards may be identified as synthetic. However, not all synthetic oils will meet your engines requirements. You should only use oil that meets your engines specific requirements (GM-LL-A-025).

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When to change engine oil

Your vehicle will display when it is time for servicing on the SID, based on the mileage and time since the last service. Under normal circumstances the service indication will come after: up to 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year. For this service system to work it is of outmost importance that the right engine oil is used. When the message for service is displayed you need to have the required service done as soon as possible. After the service your service personnel will reset the service indicator. It is important to reset the service indicator in order to optimize the time to the next service.

Oil capacity incl. filter (on changing) ____

4.1 qts (4.0 litres)

Engine variants

2.3t Ecopower

Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ___________ 185 hp (136 kW) Maximum torque, EEC at 1800 rpm ___ 206.5 ft.lb (280 Nm)

Compression ratio _________________ 9.3:1

2.3T Ecopower

Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ 220 hp (161 kW) Maximum torque, EEC at 1800 rpm ____ 228.6 ft.lb (310 Nm)

Compression ratio _________________ 9.3:1

2.3 Turbo Ecopower

Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ 250 hp (184 kW) Maximum torque, EEC at 1900 rpm

258.0 ft.lb. (350 Nm)

Compression ratio _________________ 9.3:1

Electrical system

Drive belts

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Voltage __________________________ Battery capacity ___________________ Starter motor ______________________ Alternator rating ____________________ Firing order _______________________ Spark plugs:

12 V 70 Ah 1.4 kW 140 A/14 V 1–3–4–2

Engine variants Drive belt _________________________ 102.84 in

Outside length

(2612 mm)

2.3t ____________________________ NGK

Electrode gap ____________________ 2.3T and 2.3 Turbo ________________ NGK

Electrode gap ____________________

BCPR 6ES-11
0.0141 in (1.05 mm)

PFR 6H-10
0.0374 in (0.95 mm)

Drive belt

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Specifications

Manual gearbox

Type ____________________________ All-synchromesh 5-speed with final drive and differen- tial

Oil ______________________________ Saab MTF 0063
1.9 qts (1.8 litres) Oil capacity _______________________ Oil volume (on changing) ____________ 1.6 qts (1.5 litres) Clutch type _______________________ Hydraulic, single

dry-plate clutch of diaphragm-spring type

Speed (mph / km/h) at 1000 rpm in 5th gear: 27–29 / 43–47

Automatic transmission

Type _____________________________ Electronically con-

trolled 5-speed, fully automatic with hydraulic torque converter, plane- tary gear set and integral final drive Lock-up function in selector positions 3, 4 and 5.

Selector-lever positions ______________ P R N D M L Transmission-fluid capacity, dry transmis-

sion (incl. torque converter and oil cooler) 7.5 qts (7 litres)

If fluid change required, approximately

3.5 litres can be drained through the drain plug in the transmission casing

Transmission fluid ___________________ Saab 3309 (mineral

oil based)

Clutch type ________________________ Hydraulic plate clutches, brake bands and one-way couplings

Speed (mph / km/h) at 1000 rpm in 5th gear: 29–30 / 46–48

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Brake system

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Spring type, front and rear ___________ Coil springs Maximum deflection of springs:

Front __________________________ Rear ___________________________

7.09 in (180 mm) 7.87 in (200 mm)

Dampers, front and rear _____________ Gas-filled dampers

Steering

Steering _________________________ Power-assisted

Number of turns, lock to lock __________ Power-steering fluid ________________ Power-steering fluid

steering of rack-and-pinion type; telescopic steering-column shaft with universal joints 2,9

CHF 11S

Footbrake (ABS) ____________________ Hydraulic, dual-cir- cuit brake system. Diagonally split cir- cuit with vacuum servo unit. Disc brakes front and rear. EBD, see page 168.

Handbrake ________________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid _________________________ DOT 4 Brake-fluid capacity _________________ 0.925 qts (900 ml) Disc diameter:

Front, ventilated ___________________ 11.34 in (288 mm) Front, ventilated, certain variants *) ____ 12.05 in (306 mm) Rear, solid _______________________ 11.26 in (286 mm) Rear, ventilated, certain variants *) ____ 11.81 in (300 mm) *) 15” wheel must not be used on these variants.

Total friction area of brake pads:

Front ___________________________ 36.3 in2 (234 cm2) Rear ___________________________ 15.5 in2 (100 cm2)

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Specifications

Wheels and tires (recommended dimensions) 2.3t

2.3 Turbo

2.3T

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Summer tires 205/65 R15 94 V 215/55 R16 93 V 225/45 R17 94 W XL/RF Winter tires 205/65 R15 94 Q 205/55 R16 91 Q 215/55 R16 93 Q 225/45 R17 94 Q XL/RF Wheel sizes 6 x 15” 6,5 x 16” 7 x 17” 15" wheels must not be fitted to the 2.3 Turbo and 2.3T since the size of the brake discs prohibits this. Speed ratings and load indices, see page 241. Always contact an authorized Saab dealer if you wish to fit other wheels or tires than those fitted as standard.

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Compact spare:

Wheel___________________________ 4 x 16
Tire_____________________________ T115/70 R16
Pressure_________________________ 60 psi (420 kPa) Maximum life _____________________ 2,200 miles

(3500 km)

Maximum speed __________________ 50 mph (80 km/h)

NOTICE

Snow chains: Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only be used with the following wheel-tire combinations: Wheels 6 x 15*)_____ 205/65 R15

Tires

6.5 x 16_____205/55 R16 M+S or

215/55 R16

Snow chains must not be fitted to 17" wheels. Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph (50 km/h). Contact an authorized Saab dealer for advice on snow chains.

NOTICE

Wheels larger than 17” must not be fitted. Wheel offset must be 49 mm. Vehicles with 12.05 in (306 mm) front brake discs must not use 15” rims.

205/65 R15 94 V

215/55 R16 93 V

Load/speed mph (km/h) 1)

Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tires Front Tire size kPa/psi 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 230/33
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 230/33
1–5 pers./100– (160–) 280/41
1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35
1–5 pers./100– (160–) 290/42
1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190) 250/36
4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190) 250/36
1–5 pers./120– (190–) 300/43
1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38

225/45 R17 94 W XL/RF

205/65 R15 94 Q Winter tire for 2.3t 205/55 R16 91 Q Winter tire. All variants. 215/55 R16 93 Q Winter tire. All variants. 225/45 R17 94 Q XL/RF Winter tire. All variants. T115/70 R16
Spare wheel

1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38

1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38

1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 270/39

Max 50 (80)

420/60

420/60

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1) Do not exceed posted speed limits. By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the surrounding air temperature. The values for tire pressure in the table above are for tires at 68°F (20°C). The tire pressure will increase as the tires become warm (e.g. during motor- way driving), and decrease as they cool. When the temperature of the tires increase or decrease by 10 degrees the tire pressure will correspondingly increase or decrease by 10kPa/2psi (0.1bar).

Rear kPa/psi 210/30
210/30
260/38
220/32
220/32
270/39
240/35
240/35
290/42
240/35
260/38

240/35
260/38

240/35
260/38

250/36
270/39

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Plates and labels When consulting your Saab dealer, it may be necessary to quote the car’s V.I.N., engine and gearbox numbers. 1 V.I.N. number, inside windshield. 2 Certification label. 3 Gearbox number. 4 Engine number. 5 USA: Label for color codes (trim and

body) Canada: Label for tire pressure and color codes (trim and body).

6 Chassis number plate. 7 Chassis number, stamped on body. 8 Vehicle Emission Control Information.

5
position: 1
Y S 3 E F

V.I.N.:

9 10 11
9 E 6

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12

045842

2 3 4 5 6 = identification codes for certain chassis details

1 Region ___________ Y = Northern Europe 2 Country __________ S = Sweden 3 Manufacturer _____ 4 Product line ______ E = 9-5
5 Model series ______ B = 9-5 Linear with driver’s and

3 = Saab Automobile AB

passenger-side airbags D = 9-5 Arc with driver’s and passenger-side airbags H = 9-5 Aero with driver’s and passenger-side airbags

6 Body version _____

7 Gearbox __________

4-door 5-door

4 = 5 = 5 = Manual 5-speed 9 = Automatic 5-speed

8 Engine variant _____ A = E = G =

2.3T 2.3t 2.3 Turbo

9 Check digit ________ 0–9/X 10 Model year ________ 4 = 11 Factory ___________ 3 = Trollhättan 12 Serial number ______

2004

000001–999999

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Specifications

Several of the systems in your Saab car can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed. Consult an authorized Saab dealer for fur- ther information. Car alarm/central locking system: (cid:127) The sound level of the siren when locking/

unlocking, HIGH or LOW.

(cid:127) The number of blinks when locking/

unlocking, 1 to 7.

(cid:127) Automatic locking of the trunk when the

car is driven, 1 to 8 mph (2–14 km/h), YES or NO.

(cid:127) Preclude the unlocking of the trunk while

the car is driven, YES or NO.

(cid:127) Automatic locking of the trunk after

1 second–4 minutes if it has not been opened, YES or NO.

(cid:127) Automatic locking of the trunk when it is

closed, YES or NO.

(cid:127) Automatic locking of all doors when the car is driven above 7.5 mph (12 km/h), YES or NO.

Saab Information Display: (cid:127) Outdoor temperature display can be

adjusted.

Miscellaneous: (cid:127) Select the on-time for heated rear seat. (cid:127) Coolant temperature gauge adjustment

can be increased/decreased.

(cid:127) Fuel level gauge adjustment can be

increased/decreased.

(cid:127) Additional sweep of the wipers after wind-

shield washer function (ON or OFF).

(cid:127) Follow me home on-time can vary from 20

to 50 seconds.

(cid:127) Night panel illumination deactivation speed for the speedometer can be adjusted.

Following adjustments can be done by the driver: Automatic Climate Control (ACC): To alter the preprogrammed ”AUTO” start up mode with your own preferences you can manually select the desired settings for: (cid:127) Temperature. (cid:127) Fan speed. (cid:127) Air distribution. See ”Programming I” on page 81 and ”Pro- gramming II” on page 82. Saab 9-5 Audio System (see page 101): (cid:127) Maximum starting volume (when the

radio is switched on).

(cid:127) Telephone volume (if the car is equipped with a phone connected to the audio sys- tem).

(cid:127) Speed dependent volume (volume

increases or decreases with vehicle speed).

(cid:127) Loudness. Daytime Running Lights: To disable, turn off the ignition and pull out fuse 35, see page 229.

Index A/C system, fault diagnosis _______ 252
A/C system, maintenance _________ 252
ABS brakes ____________________ 168
ACC __________________________ 75
ACC functions ___________________ 78
ACC, automatic climate control _____ 75
ACC, calibration _________________ 83
ACC, condensation _______________ 84
ACC, programming _______________ 81
ACC, useful tips _________________ 83
Adjusting the steering wheel _______ 120
Adjustment, seats ________________ 12
Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis and maintenance ______________ 252
Air distribution, ACC ______________ 80
Airbag _________________________ 31
Alarm _________________________ 46
Alarm functions __________________ 49
Alarm signals ________________ 46, 49
Alternator _____________________ 212
Alternator drive belt __________ 212, 275
Alternator rating ________________ 275
Anticorrosion treatment ___________ 256
Antidazzle rear-view mirror ________ 125
Ashtrays ______________________ 131
Audio System ___________________ 85
Audio System, quick guide _________ 87
Autochecking of lights on starting ____ 60

Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 75
Automatic transmission, technical data _________________________ 276
Aviod theft, tip __________________ 197
Battery ________________________ 210
Battery charging/replacing ________ 211
Battery, boost starting ____________ 191
Before a long journey ____________ 258
Before towing a camper or trailer ___ 181
Belt guide ______________________ 17
Boost starting using jump leads ____ 191
Brake and clutch fluid ____________ 208
Brake-fluid reservoir _____________ 208
Brakes, technical data ____________ 277
Bulbs, changing ________________ 215
Bulbs, table of __________________ 226
Buying new tires ________________ 235
CD changer _____________________ 97
CD player ______________________ 95
CHECK messages _______________ 67
CHECKING _____________________ 67
Calibration, ACC _________________ 83
Cancelling the programmed settings _ 81
Car alarm ______________________ 46
Car care ______________________ 199
Cargo net, 9-5 Wagon ____________ 142

Index

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Carpeting, care of _______________ 253
Cassette player __________________ 92
Catalytic converter, important considerations _________________ 152
Central locking ___________________ 40
Change language in SID ___________ 68
Change of address notification _____ 266
Changing a wheel _______________ 247
Changing bulbs _________________ 215
Changing wiper blades ___________ 213
Charger/Jump starting ____________ 193
Charging the battery/Jump starting __ 193
Chassis number ________________ 280
Chassis number, key to ___________ 281
Checks before towing a camper or trailer ________________________ 181
Child safety _____________________ 23
Child safety locks, rear doors _______ 43
Cleaning, engine bay _____________ 255
Clock _______________________67, 68
Color code, body ________________ 280
Color code, trim _________________ 280
Compact spare wheel ____________ 246
Compass ______________________ 126
Condensation, ACC _______________ 84
Coolant _______________________ 207
Courtesy Headlight Feature ________ 70
Cruise control __________________ 167
Cup holder _____________________ 134

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DICE/TWICE ___________________ 228
Dampers ______________________ 277
Date code, tires _________________ 245
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 242
Determining correct load, tires _____ 244
Dim-dipped beam ________________ 69
Direction indicators _______________ 71
Door handles ___________________ 40
Door mirrors ___________________ 121
Doors, locks & luggage compartment _ 39
Drive belt ______________________ 275
Drive belt, alternator _____________ 212
Drive belts, length _______________ 275
Driver’s seat, programmable ________ 14
Driving at night _________________ 185
Driving in hot weather ____________ 177
Driving with a load ______________ 185
EDR _________________________ 267
ESP __________________________ 172
Electric heating seat ______________ 15
Electric heating, front seats ________ 15
Electric windows ________________ 127
Electrical system, technical data ____ 275
Electronic Stability Program, ESP __ 172
Electronic starting interlock _________ 41
Emergency operation of sunroof ____ 129
Emission control systems _________ 202

Engine bay ____________________ 201
Engine bay, cleaning _____________ 255
Engine number _________________ 280
Engine oil, grade ________________ 273
Engine, description ______________ 203
Engine, technical data ____________ 272
Engine, temperature gauge ________ 61
Engine-oil level, checking _________ 204
Event Data Recorder ____________ 267
Expansion tank, coolant __________ 207
Fault codes, Audio System ________ 106
Flat spots, tires _________________ 234
Fluid level, automatic transmission __ 206
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ___ 135
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon ___ 138
Frequently asked questions on airbag 37
Front fog lights __________________ 72
Frost warning ___________________ 64
Fuel __________________________ 154
Fuel consumption ________________ 63
Fuel filler door __________________ 146
Fuel gauge _____________________ 61
Fuel grade _____________________ 272
Fuse box under hood ____________ 231
Fuse panel ____________________ 227
Fuses ________________________ 227

Garage door opener _____________ 122
Gearbox number ________________ 280
Gearbox oil, checking ____________ 206
Gearbox, technical data, __________ 276
Glove compartment ______________ 132
Handbrake _____________________ 196
Hazard warning lights _____________ 72
Head restraint ___________________ 16
Headlight flasher _________________ 69
Headlights ______________________ 69
Hood _________________________ 200
Horn __________________________ 120
If a tire goes flat _________________ 239
Ignition switch __________________ 148
Immobilizer _____________________ 41
Indicator and warning lights _________ 54
Indicator lights ___________________ 54
Instrument illumination ____________ 71
Instruments and controls ___________ 53
Interior equipment _______________ 119
Interior lighting __________________ 130
Interior rearview mirror ___________ 121

J Jack _________________________ 249
Key ___________________________ 40
Key to chassis number ___________ 281
Key, remove ___________________ 148
LATCH (child safety) ______________ 24
Labeling, tire sidewall ____________ 240
Labels __________________________ 7
Leather upholstery, care of ________ 253
Light horn ______________________ 69
Light switches ___________________ 69
Loading your vehicle _____________ 242
Luggage-compartment lighting _____ 130
Main instrument panel ____________ 54
Main/dipped beam _______________ 69
Maintenance schedule ___________ 264
Maintenance, A/C-system _________ 252
Manual gearbox, technical data ____ 276
Maxi fuses _____________________ 228
Milometer ______________________ 60
Motoring abroad ________________ 258

New tires, buying _______________ 235
Night Panel _____________________ 67
Oil capacity, engine ______________ 272
Oil change, engine ______________ 204
Oil specification _________________ 272
OnStar ________________________ 107
Outdoor temperature ______________ 63
Owner assistance _______________ 265
Paintwork, touching-in ____________ 255
Parking Assistance ______________ 194
Parking lights ___________________ 69
Plates and labels ________________ 280
Poly-V-belt ____________________ 212
Power steering _________________ 209
Power-steering fluid _____________ 209
Pressure gauge __________________ 62
Programming I, ACC ______________ 81
Programming II, ACC _____________ 82
Programming the ACC ____________ 81

Index

285

Quality grading, tires _____________ 237
Questions on function of airbag ______ 37
Quick guide, Audio System _________ 87
Radiator fan ____________________ 212
Radio __________________________ 90
Rain sensor _____________________ 73
Rear fog light ____________________ 70
Rear seat, 9-5 Sedan, folding ______ 135
Rear seat, 9-5 Wagon, folding ______ 138
Rear-seat head restraints __________ 16
Rear-view mirror, antidazzle _______ 125
Rearview mirrors ________________ 121
Reclamation ___________________ 258
Recommendations for cars with

automatic transmission, towing a camper or trailer _______________ 179
Refuelling _____________________ 154
Relay panel ____________________ 230
Remote control __________________ 40
Remote-control battery, changing ____ 43
Remove the key ________________ 148
Replacement, wheel _____________ 238
Reporting safety defects __________ 266
Reprogramming of systems _______ 282
Reservoir, power-steering fluid _____ 209
Rev counter _____________________ 60
Reversing lights __________________ 72

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Roof load _____________________ 183
Running-in ____________________ 174
SDM _________________________ 267
SID ___________________________ 63
Saab 9-5 Audio System ___________ 85
Saab Information Display (SID) _____ 63
Saab Parking Assistance _________ 194
Safety belts _____________________ 17
Safety belts, care of _____________ 253
Safety-belt pretensioners __________ 18
Safety-belt reminder ______________ 17
Seats __________________________ 12
Securing a load __________________ 44
Selector lever indication, automatic transmission ___________________ 63
Sentronic, manual mode __________ 163
Service costs __________________ 265
Service information ______________ 266
Service intervals ________________ 264
Service record retention __________ 265
Settings, seats __________________ 12
Side airbags ____________________ 35
Signalling, horn _________________ 120
Sliding floor, 9-5 Wagon __________ 143
Snow chains ___________________ 176
Spare wheel ___________________ 246
Spare wheel and tools ___________ 145
Spark plugs ____________________ 275
Speedometer ________________ 60, 61

Starting in cold weather, ACC _______ 81
Starting in hot weather, ACC _______ 81
Steering wheel adjustment ________ 120
Steering, technical data __________ 277
Steps for determining correct load limit _________________________ 244
Stone-chip damage, repairing ______ 255
Storage compartments ___________ 132
Sun visors _____________________ 131
Sunroof _______________________ 128
Suspension ____________________ 277
Suspension, technical data ________ 277
Switches _______________________ 69
Symboler ________________________ 9
Systems, adjustment _____________ 282
TCS OFF _______________________ 59
Table of fuses __________________ 229
Tachometer _____________________ 60
Tailgate, opening ________________ 44
Tank gauge _____________________ 61
Technical data __________________ 269
Telematics _____________________ 107
Temperature control, ACC _________ 77
Temperature gauge, engine ________ 61
Temperature zones, ACC __________ 77
Textile carpeting ________________ 253
Through-load hatch ______________ 137
Tie Downs _____________________ 137
Tightening torque, wheel studs _____ 247

Tip, driving at night ______________ 185
Tip, to avoid theft ________________ 197
Tire chains _____________________ 239
Tire date code __________________ 245
Tire inspection and rotation ________ 234
Tire markings ___________________ 241
Tire pressure ___________________ 186
Tire sidewall labeling _____________ 240
Tire terminology and definitions ____ 242
Tire, compact spare ______________ 246
Tires _____________________233, 278
Tires, winter ____________________ 278
Tools _________________________ 145
Touching-in the paintwork _________ 255
Towbar attachment ______________ 178
Towbar load ____________________ 182
Towing the car __________________ 188
Towing, automatics ______________ 188
Traction _______________________ 171
Trailer weights __________________ 271
Treadwear indicators _____________ 235
Trionic ________________________ 202
Trip computer ___________________ 63
Trip meter ______________________ 60
Trunk _________________________ 135
Trunk lid, opening ________________ 44
Turbo gauge ____________________ 62
Turbo, points to note _____________ 151

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287

Under the hood _________________ 201
Uniform tire quality grading ________ 237
Upholstery and trim ______________ 253
Upholstery and trim, care of _______ 253
Useful tips, ACC _________________ 83
Vanity mirrors __________________ 131
Vehicle Data Collection ___________ 267
Ventilated front seats _____________ 15
Viscosity, engine oil _____________ 272

Warning labels ___________________ 7
Warning light, AIR BAG ___________ 36
Warning lights ___________________ 54
Washers ______________________ 213
Washers, windshield _____________ 214
Washing the car ________________ 254
Waxing and polishing ____________ 255
Wear indicators, tires ____________ 235
Wheel replacement ______________ 238
Wheel, change _________________ 247
Wheels and tires ________________ 278
Wheels and tires, sizes ___________ 278
When it is time for new tires _______ 235
Windshield washers ______________ 73
Windshield wipers ________________ 73
Winter tires ________________ 244, 278
Wiper blades, replacing __________ 213
Wipers and washers __________ 73, 213

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Notes

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Safety Security Instruments and controls

Owner’s Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2004
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Saab 9-5 Audio System 85
OnStar - Telematics 107
Interior equipment and trunk 119
Starting and driving 147
Car care and technical information 199
Customer Assistance and Information 263
Specifications 269
Index 283

© Saab Automobile AB 2003
Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden

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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) 2.3T Ecopower (cid:127) 2.3 Turbo Ecopower Although this 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 3–6. 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 contains important warranty conditions.

WARNING

WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not followed.

NOTICE

NOTICE 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 questions 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____________ 69
High/low beam __________ 69
Daytime running lights_____ 69
Instrument illumination ____ 71
Changing bulbs __________ 215

Turn signal and lane change indicators ______________ 71
High beam flasher ________ 69
Cruise control ___________ 167

Front fog lights (certain mod- els) ___________________ 72

Steering-wheel controls ___ 102
Sentronic, manual mode ___ 163

Indicator and warning lights ______ Speedometer_________________ Odometer and trip meter ________ Fuel gauge___________________ Temperature gauge ____________

54
61
60
61
61

Saab Information Display (SID) ___ Night panel___________________ Clock _______________________

63
67
68

Hazard warning lights_____

72

73

Wipers and washers______ Rear-window wiper (9-5 74
Wagon) _______________ Rain sensing wipers (option) 73
Washers _______________ 214
Wipers and washers______ 213

Saab 9-5 Audio System ___ 85
Steering-wheel controls ___ 102

Automatic climate control (ACC) ________________ 75
Air conditioning (ACC) ____ 252

Electric heating, front seats ______ Ventilated front seats___________

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Ashtrays (accessory) ___________ 131
Cigarette lighters (accessory) ____ 132

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Exterior

Sunroof ________________ 128
Washing the car _________ 254
Waxing and polishing _____ 255
Touching up the paint _____ 255
Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 256

Headlights ______________ 69
Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 220
Rear lights clusters, 9-5 Wagon ________________ 222
Changing bulbs __________ 215

Towing a trailer __________ 178
Towing the car ___________ 188
Rear towing eye _________ 189

Driving with a roof rack load______ 183
Fitting the roof carriers (accessory) 183
Maximum roof load ____________ 270
Rearview mirror _______________ 122

Hood _______________________ 200
Engine compartment: washing ___ 255

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69

Headlights _____________ High/low beam __________ Turn signal and lane change indicators______________ Headlight washers (certain models) _______________ 73
Changing bulbs _________ 215

71

Central locking __________ Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan __ Tailgate, 9-5 SportWagon__ Child safety locks ________ Car alarm ______________

40
44
45
43
46

Trunk _______________________ 135
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ 135
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon _ 138
Trunk Release Handle __________ 144
Spare wheel and tools __________ 145
Compact spare tire ____________ 246

Fuel gauge___________________ 61
Fuel filler flap _________________ 153
Refueling ____________________ 154
Economical motoring ___________ 174
Fuel ________________________ 272

Tires pressure ________________ 279
Wheels and tires ______________ 278
Braking______________________ 168
Driving in cold weather__________ 176
Compact spare tire_____________ 246
Changing a wheel _____________ 247

Interior

Steering wheel adjustment _ 120
Airbag _________________ 31
Power steering fluid_______ 209
Steering-wheel controls ___ 102
Sentronic, manual mode ___ 163

Seats__________________ 12
Electric heating, front seats_ 15
Ventilated front seats______ 15
Safety belts _____________ 17
Child safety _____________ 23
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ________________ 135
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon ________________ 138
Upholstery and trim_______ 253
Side airbags ____________ 35

Interior lighting________________ 130
Sunroof _____________________ 128
Dome light, front ______________ 225

Rearview mirrors ______________ 121
Door mirrors__________________ 121
Sun visors ___________________ 131

Safety belts ____________ 17
Airbag_________________ 31
Child safety ____________ 23
Child safety locks ________ 43
Safety belts ____________ 253

Glove compartment ______ 132

Manual transmission _____ 158
Automatic transmission ___ 159

Electric windows ______________ 127
Ignition switch ________________ 148
Starting the engine ____________ 149
Engine Break-In Period _________ 157
Driving in hot weather __________ 177
Driving in cold weather _________ 176
Parking _____________________ 196

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Engine compartment

Warning labels __________ V.I.N. number ___________ 280
Engine number __________ 280
Gearbox number _________ 280
Color code______________ 280

Power steering fluid_______ 209
Steering, technical data ___ 277

Ignition switch ___________ 148
Drive belts ______________ 212
Spark plugs _____________ 275
Catalytic converter _______ 152

Engine ______________________ 203
Checking the oil level ___________ 204
Changing engine oil____________ 204
Engine oil, specification _________ 273

Braking______________________ 168
ABS brakes __________________ 169
Brake and clutch fluid___________ 208
Brake system _________________ 277
Brake pads___________________ 277

Fuses _________________ 227
Changing a fuse _________ 229
Relays ________________ 230
Table of fuses ___________ 227

Temperature gauge ______ 61
Driving in hot weather_____ 177
Driving in cold weather ____ 176
Coolant________________ 207
Coolant capacity_________ 272

Wipers and washers______ 73
Washers _______________ 214
Washer jets ____________ 214

Important considerations for driving 151
Turbo unit ___________________ 201
Engine, technical data __________ 272

Manual transmission ___________ 158
Automatic transmission _________ 159
Automatic transmission, technical data ________________ 276
Manual gearbox, technical data___ 276

Jump starting _________________ 191
Battery ______________________ 210
Charging/replacing the battery____ 211

Warning labels

Radiator fan Radiator fan may start at any time.

Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER.

Coolant: Never open when engine hot!

Battery (cid:127) No sparks, flames or smoking. (cid:127) Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury. (cid:127) Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns. (cid:127) Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast. (cid:127) Do not tip battery. Do not open battery. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

A/C system Refrigerant at high pressure. Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C system. Improper service methods may cause personal injury. System to be serviced by authorized personnel only. For instructions consult workshop manual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Charge: 825 g of R134a. Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt. Saab oil 4759106
Oil amount: See workshop manual.

(cid:127) AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES,

NO SMOKING

(cid:127) WEAR EYE PROTECTION (cid:127) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN (cid:127) ACID (cid:127) SEE OWNER’S MANUAL (cid:127) FLAMMABLE GAS

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Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon head- lights.

CANADA

USA

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 RESTRAINTS

Jack (cid:127) Jack is designed only for changing a tire or

mounting tire snow chains.

(cid:127) Vehicle must be level and the jack must be

placed on a firm and level ground.

(cid:127) Never crawl underneath vehicle 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 illustration).

3 Crank jack so that car begins to lift. 4 Using socket wrench in tool kit, loosen wheel

bolts one-half turn.

5 Raise vehicle so that tire clears ground. Loosen

wheel bolts completely and remove wheel.

6 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so

wheel is not loose.

7 Lower car. Tighten wheel bolts in a crisscross

sequence.

Jack Use on level ground only. Use vehicle support stands. Safe working load 900 kg (1900 lbs). For more information see your owner´s manual.

Examples of symbols that can be found in your car

Buckle up

Headlights

Direction indicators

Windshield wipers

Windshield washers

Coolant temperature

Battery charging

Radiator fan

Fuel

Parking lights

Defroster

Foot brake

Hazard warning lights

Rear window heating

Ventilation fan

Front fog lights

Rear fog light

Coolant level

Engine oil pressure

ABS brakes

No sparks, flames or smoking.

Use protective goggles

Keep out of reach of children.

Battery acid contains sulfuric acid.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual.

Risk of explosive gas.

Airbag

Electric windows

Deactivating of rear window switches

Central locking, lock

Central locking, unlock

Trunk lid/tailgate, opening

Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat.

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Safety Seats _________________ 12 Head restraint __________ 16 Safety belts ____________ 17 Child safety ____________ 23 Airbag_________________ 31

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Seats

WARNING

The seats are actuated by powerful motors. Bear this in mind when adjusting the seat, and make sure that nothing gets caught and damaged. Ensure that noth- ing can be trapped when adjusting the seat. Bear in mind that children can be injured if they play with the electrically-operated seats. Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the electrically adjustable seats, for example, due to children play- ing.

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

The following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: (cid:127) height

legroom

(cid:127) backrest rake angle

lumbar support

(cid:127) head-restraint height We recommend that adjustments to the driver’s seat be performed in the following order: 1 height 2 legroom 3 seat tilt angle 4 backrest rake angle Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see page 120).

WARNING

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

Side airbags (see page 35). Head restraint (see page 16).

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

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Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back.

Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper control forward or back.

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

WARNING

The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash and in particular a rear-end colli- sion.

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Safety

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

To recall the programmed settings, press the appropriate preset button, whereupon the seat and mirrors will be adjusted auto- matically. To change the settings stored in a preset button, adjust the seat and mirrors as before and save the new settings by pressing M and the appropriate preset button. To facilitate reversing, the passenger side door mirror can be tilted down automati- cally, e.g. to show the curb. To do this, select reverse and press the tiny button adjacent to the door-mirror control. When you deselect reverse, the mirror will return to its original setting automatically (see page 121).

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Ventilated front seats (option) Ventilated front seats, that enhance seating comfort in hot weather, is an option on Arc and Aero models (certain markets). Ventilated seats are equipped with two fans that extract the moist air from between the seat and the body. The fans have three speeds and are OFF when the switch is set to 0.

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

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Head restraint

WARNING

(cid:127) Adjust the head restraint so that your head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height, thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in a crash.

(cid:127) Raise the head restraints in the seat

that are occupied.

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 crash, the body is forced back against the backrest. This, in turn, causes the mechanism to press the head restraint forward and upward, 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 connected to the head restraint. Therefore, the SAHR does not need to be replaced after a minor rear-end crash.

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 SportWagon: The height of the rear head restraints can be adjusted by depress- ing the catch on the left-hand collar in the same way as the front head restraints.

Safety belts

WARNING

Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants. Child safety, see page 23. Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock.

Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are provided for all seats. Research has established that it is just as dangerous for rear seat passengers not to wear their safety belts as it is for front seat passengers.

WARNING

In the event of a crash, the rear-seat passengers not wearing a seatbelt will thrown forward against the front-seat backrests. The stresses imposed on the front seat passengers and belts are multi- plied and can result in needless injury or even death for all car occupants.

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.

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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.

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Safety

Safety belt pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners and force limiters. These are activated in the event of a severe frontal or rear-end crash and a side-on colli- sion, provided that the safety belts are being worn. The pretensioners serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by tension- ing the belt. The force limiters reduce belt loads on the body by "loosening" the safety belt to absorb the body’s kinetic energy as gradually as possible. The safety belt pretensioners are not acti- vated by vehicle rollover.

WARNING

If the car is involved in a crash, 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. Visit an autho- rized Saab dealer for any necessary repairs.

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.

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 crash (submarin- ing) 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 a crash.

(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 crash occurs.

(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.

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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 253 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.

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Safety

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.

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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.