2005 Saab 9 5 Owners Manual

laws. If you have any questions regarding child tether anchorages please contact your Saab dealer.

9-5 Sedan: 1 Open the cover for the child tether

anchorage that is behind the seating position in which the child restraint is to be installed. Make sure it locks.

2 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 3 Secure the lower part of the child res-

traint by means of the lower anchorages (ISOFIX) or the safety belts as descri- bed in the child restraint mounting ins- truction.

4 Route the tether under the headrest. 5 Attach the tether to the anchorage. 6 Tighten the tether so that the back of the

child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest.

7 Pull the child restraints to make a

second check that the restraints are securely attached at both the lower anchorages bars and the top tether strap.

Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan

9-5 SportWagon: 1 Fold the backrest of the rear seat for-

ward, see page 121.

2 Fold the anchor that is right behind the

child restraint to its upright position.

3 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 4 Raise the head restraint to its upper

position and then route the tether under the head restraint.

5 Attach the tether to the anchor. 6 Raise the backrest of the rear seat.

Make sure it locks properly.

7 Secure the lower part of the child res-

traint by means of the safety belt or lower anchorages (ISOFIX) as described in the child restraint mounting instruction on the previous page.

8 Tighten the tether so that the back of the

child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest.

9 Pull the child restraints to make a

second check that the restraints are securely attached at both the lower anchorages bars and the top tether strap.

WARNING

Make sure the child-restraint anchorages are folded all the way up or down other- wise it can obstruct locking the rear seat backrest.

It is not possible to route the tether through the cargo net (accessory), if one is fitted. Instead we recommend a cargo guard (accessory).

Safety

25

Child tether anchorages, Saab 9-5 Sport- Wagon

26

Safety

Lockable belt tongue In fitting a child seat that is intended to be secured in position by the lap portion of the safety belt, make use of the locking function of the buckle. Locking the lap portion of the belt lessens the risk that the seat will work loose while the car is in motion. The button for the locking function is located on the back of the buckle. 1 Position the child seat in the back of the

car.

2 To activate the locking function, move the locking button on the tongue of the belt to the position marked ”CHILD SEAT” (item 1 in the figure) in order to activate the locking function. 3 Secure the base of the child seat with

the lap portion of the safety belt in accor- dance with the installation instructions accompanying the child seat.

4 Grasp the shoulder part of the safety belt and pull it upwards to tighten the lap por- tion against the child seat.

5 Check for correct locking function by pul-

ling on the lap portion of the belt. The belt must not unreel.

Locking the lap belt 1 Locked 2 Unlocked

Installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt Child restraints that are approved for rear- ward facing installation in the rear seat can be positioned in any of the three rear seating positions. If you intend to install another make of child restraint make sure that it is possible to fit it in accordance with the manufacturer’s ins- tructions.

WARNING

Failure to follow all the manufacturer’s instructions on the use of this child res- traint system can cause your child to strike the vehicle´s interior during a sudden stop or crash.

Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints up to 3 years.

WARNING

A special accessory is available for lock- ing the center armrest so that a child seat can be installed in the middle seat. See your Saab dealer for details. When a rear-facing child seat is fitted in the center position of the rear seat in the Saab 9-5 Sedan the center armrest must be secured in place with this strap. If this is not done, the center armrest could swing down in the event of a frontal crash and cause injury to the child.

Safety

27

Fitting the locking strap on the center arm- rest, Saab 9-5 Sedan (not needed on SportWagon).

Safety

28
Airbag

WARNING

To reduce risk of injury: (cid:127) Always wear your safety belt. (cid:127) Always adjust your seat so that you

are as far back as possible but still able to operate the pedals and reach the steering wheel and controls com- fortably.

(cid:127) Children 12 and under or shorter than

55 inches (140 cm) should always travel in the rear seat as the car is fitted with a passenger airbag.

(cid:127) Never fit a child seat in front of the pas-

senger airbag.

The AIRBAG system comprises an airbag in the steering wheel, a front passenger airbag and side airbags in the front seats. The system supplements the protection provided by the safety belts to further enhance the safety of the occupants. If a fault is detected in the AIRBAG, the AIR BAG warning light on the main instru- ment panel will come on (see pages 55 and 33).

Note: The sensor reacts differently depending on whether or not the front seatbelts on the dri- ver’s and passenger sides are used. Situa- tions can therefore arise where only one of the airbags inflates. It is also possible for only the seatbelt pre- tensioners to be activated and for the air- bags to remain uninflated. The entire process takes less than 0.1 second – literally, faster than the blin- king of an eye. These airbags are triggered only by mode- rate to severe frontal or near-frontal cras- hes. They will not be activated by minor front-end impacts, rear-end or side impacts, or by the car rolling over.

Inflated airbag (driver side) Inflation and deflation together take less than 0.1second.

When the system is triggered by impact of a frontal crash, the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board are inflated, after which they deflate through vents in the back of the bags. The driver and passenger airbags are refer- red ta as ‘smart’ airbags. This means that the system compensates for factors such as the force of the collision.

(cid:127) Always sit with the whole of your back in contact with the backrest of the seat, and with your seat as far back as is practical. Otherwise you will be thrown back against the backrest when the airbag inflates which could cause you injury or death. The airbag needs room in which to inflate.

(cid:127) Never attach anything to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instru- ment panel, as this could result in injury if the airbag should inflate. The same applies to anything you might have in your mouth, such as a pipe, for instance.

(cid:127) Some components of the airbag will

be warm for a short time. In some cir- cumstances the airbag can cause minor burns or abrasions to the body when the airbag inflates/deflates.

(cid:127) To reduce the risk of head injuries in

the event of a crash, the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absor- bing material. These areas must not be modified in any way. Work on these areas must only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer.

Safety

29

(cid:127) Fumes are generated by the chemical

reaction that inflates the airbag. Because the dust/fumes can, in cer- tain cases, cause irritation to the skin, the following measures should be taken: Skin surfaces that show signs of irrita- tion should be washed with clean water and a mild soap as soon as pos- sible. In the event of eye irritation, flush the eyes thoroughly with clean water for at least 20 minutes. In case of persistent irritation, consult a doctor.

(cid:127) Never rest your hands or forearms on

the steering-wheel center padding.

(cid:127) If the AIR BAG warning light does not

extinguish after the car has been started, or comes on or flashes while driving, have the car checked immedi- ately by an authorized Saab dealer. The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. See page 55.

Passenger airbag and driver’s airbag both inflated

WARNING

(cid:127) Even if the car is equipped with AIR-

BAG, safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants.

(cid:127) Note that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly, it will not provide protection against a second impact occurring in the same incident. Always use your safety belt.

30

Safety

Moment of impact.

The sensors detect deceleration and send a signal via the cen- tral sensor to the gas generator that infla- tes the airbag.

The inflating airbag cushions the driver.

Airbag now fully infla- ted.

The airbag starts to deflate.

AIRBAG system with belt pretensioners 1 Central sensor 2 Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) 3 Steering wheel with integral airbag 4 Passenger airbag 5 Side-airbag sensor 6 Side airbag 7 Front sensors

Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the surfaces marked as these are where the airbags inflate in the event of a crash.

Safety

31

(cid:127) Never place anything on the dash or in front of the seat as, in addition to being a hazard to passengers, this could interfere with the function of the airbag in the event of a crash. The same app- lies to the mounting of accessories on the dash.

(cid:127) Keep feet on the floor – never put feet up on the fascia, on the seat or out of the window.

(cid:127) Do not carry anything in your lap.

Front passenger seat

WARNING

Never secure a rear-facing child seat in the right front seat of a car equipped with a passenger airbag. Inflation of the airbag in the event of a crash could seriously injure or kill a child.

The airbags are interconnected and have a common warning light. The passenger airbag module is housed in the fascia above the glove compartment and is marked ”SRS AIRBAG”. (SRS = Supplementary Restraint System.) Both airbags will be inflated in the event of a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, even if the passenger seat is unoccu- pied.

WARNING

(cid:127) DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. (cid:127) Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) can be killed by the airbag.

(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 SAFETY BELTS and

CHILD RESTRAINTS.

(cid:127) Never allow a child to stand in front of

the seat or to sit on the lap of a front-seat passenger. Serious injury or death could result if the airbag is infla- ted in a crash.

(cid:127) The glove compartment must be

closed while travelling. An open glove compartment door could cause leg injuries in the event of a crash.

The side airbags, which help protect the upper body are integrated in the outside edges of the front seat backrests. In a side impact, only the airbag on that side will be activated, and only then if certain pre- determined conditions are met such as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the car on impact, and at which point on the car’s side the impact occurs. The sensors, which are fitted in the front doors, sense the rise in pressure caused by the door panel being pressed in during an impact condition. The side airbag trigger will be commanded based on the characteris- tics of this pressure rise.

(cid:127) Improvement of the anticorrosion tre- atment of the doors should only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. Otherwise there is a risk that the side impact sensor and the mois- ture barrier in the front door could be damaged.

(cid:127) The side airbags will inflate only in the event of a side impact; not in the event of a front or rear-end crash or of the car’s rolling over.

(cid:127) Damage or wear to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in the area of the side airbag must immediately be repaired by an authorized Saab dealer.

(cid:127) Do not modify the speaker installation in the front doors or install speakers other than those specifically approved by Saab.

32

Safety

Side airbags

WARNING

(cid:127) This car is equipped with side airbags and no extra interior trim should be fit- ted. Failure to observe this warning could result in the side airbags not inflating as intended and thus not pro- viding the intended protection either.

(cid:127) Never place any object in the area that would be occupied by the inflated air- bag.

(cid:127) For optimum protection, sit upright in

the seat, with your safety belt correctly fastened.

(cid:127) The sensors for the side airbags are fitted in the front doors. We advise against doing any work on the doors that could affect the moisture barrier in the door or the airbag sensors. It is essential that the moisture barrier (thick plastic film) in the front door is not damaged in any way.

Safety

33

AIRBAG warning light

WARNING

(cid:127) If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. See page 55. The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.

(cid:127) To help avoid injury to yourself or oth- ers, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle.

Side airbag inflated

Side airbag components 1 Side airbag 2 Sensor 3 Moisture barrier 4 Text on seat

34

Safety

What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After an airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated. Some compo- nents of the airbag module - the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag, the instrument panel for the right front passen- ger's frontal airbag or the ceiling of your vehicle near the side windows - will be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle.

(cid:127) Let only qualified technicians work on

your airbag system. Improper service can mean that your airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer for ser- vice.

WARNING

If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's airbag, or the side impact airbag covering on the ceiling near the side windows, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front pas- senger's airbag, or side impact airbag module and ceiling covering for the roof-mounted side impact airbag. Do not open or break the airbag coverings.

WARNING

When an airbag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing prob- lems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention.

In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield break- age may also occur from the right front pas- senger airbag. (cid:127) Airbags are designed to inflate only once.

After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for your airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.

(cid:127) Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sen-

sing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 249.

(cid:127) All work involving the scrapping or

replacement of airbags or belt preten- sioners must only be carried out by knowledgeable personnel.

(cid:127) The headlining and roof pillar trim

must not be modified in any way. Work on these areas must only be carried out at a Saab dealer.

AIRBAG servicing The airbag must be inspected as part of the normal service program but otherwise may be regarded as maintenance-free. Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners

WARNING

(cid:127) Under no circumstances should any

modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag’s electri- cal circuitry.

(cid:127) Before starting any welding work on the car, always disconnect the nega- tive (–) battery lead and cover the con- ductor.

(cid:127) Airbags and belt pretensioners must be deployed under controlled condi- tions before the car is scrapped or any of the system’s components are remo- ved. Airbags or belt pretensioners that have been deployed as a result of a crash must be replaced by new ones.

(cid:127) Airbag-system components must

never be transferred for use in another vehicle.

Safety

35

Frequently asked questions on function of airbags Do you still need to wear a safety belt if air- bags are fitted? Yes, always! The airbag merely supple- ments the car’s normal safety system. Moreover, the airbag will only be actuated in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, which means, of course, that it provi- des no protection in minor frontal crashes, major rear-end or side-on crashes or if the car rolls over. The safety belts help reduce the chance of the car occupants from being thrown around and injured or killed inside the car. But they also ensure that, if a crash occurs in which the airbags are inflated, the airbag will make the optimum contact with the occupant, i.e. square on from the front. If the occupant meets the airbag in an offset posi- tion, the protection afforded will be reduced. In addition, airbags provide no protection against a secondary impact occurring in the same incident. So there is no doubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at all times. Do not sit too close to the airbag: it needs room to inflate. The airbag inflates very quickly and power- fully in order to protect an adult person, before they are thrown forward, in a serious frontal crash.

36

Safety

How do I position the seat to leave room for the airbag to inflate? Don’t have your seat too far forward. Recline the seat back to increase the dis- tance between you and the airbag. For short drivers, special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer. Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force – to be fast enough to protect an adult in the seat.

When do the front airbags inflate? The airbag will only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, depen- ding on such factors as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the car on impact, and the resistance to deformation of the impacting object. The airbag can only be activated once in the same incident. Do not attempt to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated, even if it is possible.

What won’t trigger the front airbags? The airbag will not be activated in all front-end crashes. For instance, if the car has hit something relatively soft and yielding (e.g. a snow drift or a hedge) or a solid object at a low impact speed, the airbag will not necessarily be triggered.

How loud is the inflation? The noise of the inflation is certainly loud, but it is very short-lived and will not damage your hearing. For a short time afterwards you could experience a buzzing noise in your ears. Most people who have experienced it cannot remember the noise of the inflation at all – all they remember is the noise of the crash.

Can you still use a child seat in the front if a passenger airbag is installed? Definitely not! (cid:127) Children 12 and under or shorter than

55 inches (140 cm) can be killed by the airbag.

(cid:127) The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for

children.

(cid:127) NEVER put a child seat in the front. (cid:127) Sit as far back as possible from the airbag. (cid:127) Always use safety belts and child res-

traints.

Are the smoke and fumes given off when the airbag operates at all harmful? Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several minu- tes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes. Avoid as far as possible getting dust on your skin as there is a risk of skin irritation. If you suffer from asthma, the incident may bring on an attack, in which case you should follow the normal procedure advised by your doctor. It is advisable to consult a doctor afterwards. What should I do if the AIRBAG warning light comes on? If the warning light is on, it means that a fault has been detected in the system. The airbag cannot be relied on to operate as intended and it might even be activated erroneously. You should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible.

Security 37
Security

Doors ________________ Central locking ________ Car alarm _____________

38 38 44

Security

38
Doors Door handles Pull the handle to open the door. If the door is stuck (e.g. if frozen), hold the handle from above to secure a better grip. Central locking

WARNING

Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous. It is also dangerous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed.

Key / Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 Opening the trunk (9-5 Sedan)

Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportWagon)

Key / Remote control The key unit consists of a mechanical key with integrated remote control. The mechanical key is used for manual locking and unlocking. The remote control is used for remote lock- ing and unlocking. The key fits all the car’s locks. The key supplied with the car has a code number on a black plastic tag that needs to be quoted for ordering additional keys. You should therefore make a careful note of the number. The key contains a unique electronic code for your car. When the key is inserted in the ignition, the code is checked. If it matches, the car can be started. Your car is supplied with two keys. It is pos- sible to have up to four keys for a car at one time. If you loose one key you should have this replaced as soon as possible by contac- ting your Saab dealer. When the new key is programmed into the system, the missing key is automatically erased. NOTE: For this reason, we strongly advise you to take two keys with you on long jour- neys and to keep them separate. If all keys are lost, it will be necessary to replace costly electronic components as well as the keys. This loss and replacement cost is not cove- red by the new car warranty. If an additional key is to be added, all of the original keys must be brought to the dealer so that the control module can ”learn” to recognize the new components.

NOTICE

The key contains delicate electronics. (cid:127) Do not expose it to water. (cid:127) Avoid rough handling. (cid:127) Do not place the key where it may be subjected to high temperatures, e.g. on the instrument panel.

(cid:127) The key may malfunction if it becomes very cold. Warm it in your hands for a couple of minutes.

(cid:127) Never open the key. For changing the

battery, see page 41.

To check the number of keys that are pro- grammed for the car; see page 48.

Security

39

Locking/unlocking by remote control. 1 To lock 2 To unlock

If remote unlocking should fail to work Unlock the front door with the key. To silence the alarm, insert the key into the igni- tion switch and turn it to the ON position. The car can now be started. Contact your local Saab dealer to have the system checked and repaired.

Locking/unlocking the car

WARNING

The remote control also works from inside the car. Therefore, hold the key in such a way that the buttons are not unintentio- nally pressed when the key is turned, or inserted or removed from the ignition switch. Otherwise, the doors may be unintentio- nally locked or the tailgate unlocked. On Sedan models, the trunk may even be opened.

When the car is locked and unlocked the theft alarm is also affected.

Remote locking (1)

once on the control: all doors

Press locked. The hazard warning lights will flash once. The trunk/tailgate release switch on the dri- ver´s door will not work when all doors are locked.

Remote unlocking (2)

once on the control: the driver´s

Press door is unlocked. Press a second time to unlock the rest of the doors. The hazard warning lights will flash twice.

40

Security

Locking/unlocking by key 1 To lock 2 To unlock

Switch for operation of central locking

Locking by key (1) When the car is locked and unlocked the theft alarm is also affected. Turn the key clockwise: all doors locked. The trunk/tailgate release switch on the dri- ver’s door will not work when all doors are locked.

Unlocking by key (2) Turn the key counterclockwise once: the dri- ver´s door will unlock. Turn the key counterclockwise twice: all doors, but not trunk lid/tailgate, unlocked.

The central locking can also be operated from inside the car by means of the

switch on the center console. (cid:127) To lock all doors: press the symbol side of

the switch once.

(cid:127) To unlock the driver´s door: press the

switch once.

(cid:127) To unlock all doors: press the switch

twice.

This switch is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside using the remote control. The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door.

If the car is left with the doors open, the inte- rior lighting and the courtesy lights in the doors will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes, to prevent a drain on the bat- tery. In such cases the electrically operated seats will not function.

WARNING

Having the doors locked when you are driving will reduce the likelihood of: (cid:127) Passengers, especially children, ope- ning doors and falling out of the car. (cid:127) Intruders entering the car when it is

moving slowly or at a standstill.

(cid:127) Injury resulting from a door bursting

open in the event of a crash.

However, you must also remember that locked doors can hamper rescuers in the event of a crash.

Child safety locks The rear doors are equipped with child safety locks that are operated by means of a catch adjacent to the door lock. Insert a key and turn the catch 45° clockwise or counterclockwise as indicated by the label on the door. When the child safety catch is in the locked position, the door cannot be opened from the inside.

WARNING

If small children ride in the rear seats, the safety locks on rear doors should be acti- vated to prevent unintentional opening from the inside.

Child safety lock on rear doors

Security

41

Changing the key battery When the battery voltage in the key falls below a predetermined level the Saab Infor- mation Display (SID) will issue the following message: ”Remote control battery low. Replace battery.” Press the CLEAR button on the SID to ack- nowledge this message. You must then replace the battery without delay to avoid malfunctions. The life of the battery is nor- mally 4 years.Contact a Saab dealer to have the battery replaced.

42

Security

Unlocking The trunk lid is unlocked using:

(cid:127) The (cid:127) The trunk lid switch on the inside of the

button on the key

driver’s door (if the car is unlocked and at a standstill)

Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direc- tion indicators flashing three times. The trunk lid switch on the driver’s door is inoperative when the car is locked.

Locking The trunk lid release is locked automatically when closed.

Trunk lid switch

Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan The trunk lid lock is independent of the cen- tral-locking system. The trunk lid release switch on the driver’s door is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside or moving at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h).

Trunk Release Handle

Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside.

NOTICE

The trunk release handle was not desig- ned to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as a an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the trunk release could damage it.

Tailgate, 9-5 SportWagon The tailgate is not unlocked when the other car doors are unlocked. The tailgate button on the driver’s door is inoperative when the car is locked or moving at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h).

Unlocking The tailgate is unlocked using:

button on the key

(cid:127) The (cid:127) The tailgate switch on the inside of the dri- ver’s door (if the car is unlocked and at a standstill)

Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direc- tion indicators flashing three times.

Security

43

Locking The tailgate is locked using:

(cid:127) The

button on the key

button on the centre console

(cid:127) The (cid:127) The key in the driver’s door. (cid:127) When vehicle speed exceeds 2 mph

(4 km/h).

Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is removed from the igni- tion, the electronic starting interlock is acti- vated and the car is thus immobilized, see also page 45. Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be repro- grammed by your authorized Saab dealer; see page 264.

Grab handle

NOTICE

Use the grab handle to assist in closing the tailgate. Avoid the following, due to the risk of lock mechanism damage when the tailgate is closed. (cid:127) Never grasp the lock mechanism as

this can lock the mechanism.

(cid:127) Never close the lock mechanism

manually.

Security

44
Car alarm

WARNING

Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous. It is also dangerous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed.

The car alarm (anti-theft system) is acti- vated/deactivated when the car is locked/unlocked by the remote control or by the key, see page 39. The antenna for the alarm system is located in the center console. All the doors plus trunk lid/tailgate and hood are monitored by microswitches.

If a door or the trunk lid/tailgate or hood has been left open when the car is locked, the LED on the fascia will flash (three times per second) for ten seconds to indicate this.

Remote control 1 Activate/lock 2 Deactivate/unlock 3 Unlock trunk/tailgate

Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportWagon)

Your Saab 9-5 is equipped with an Electro- nic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 45 for details. The car alarm is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked by the remote control. During this ten-second delay period, the doors, trunk lid/tailgate and hood may still be opened without the alarm being trigge- red. The LED indicator on the instrument panel fascia will be on continuously during this period, at the end of which it will start to flash (once every other second).

Check to ensure that all the doors, plus trunk lid/tailgate and hood, are closed pro- perly. If the fault persists (LED flashing when another attempt is made to activate the car alarm by remote control), lock the car using the key instead. The car alarm will not have been activated and you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. To avoid inconvenience caused by the alarm being triggered inadvertently, make sure that anyone else using the car is fami- liar with how both the car alarm and the lock- ing system work. If the alarm is tripped (the direction indica- tors are flashing and the horn is on) it can be turned off by unlocking the car using the

button.

Activating the car alarm The car alarm cannot be activated if the dri- ver’s door is open or if the ignition switch is in ON position. If one of the other doors or the trunk or hood is open or opened and not closed again during the 10-second delay period, it will be excluded from the alarm function. If it is then closed, a new delay period of ten seconds will start, and the door (or trunk or hood) will once again be secured by the alarm system. As usual, the LED will be on continuously during the new delay period and will start to flash once every other second after the 10-second period has elapsed.

Security

45

Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is inserted in the ignition, a signal is sent to the receiver. If the signal is verified, the engine can be started. Each time the key is removed from the igni- tion, the electronic immobilizer is activated. This means that the car cannot be started without the correct key inserted in the igni- tion and the immobilizer thus deactivated. If a fault is detected (e.g. in the transmitter) ”Key not accepted. Contact service.” will appear on the Saab Information Display (SID). In this case, you can still start the car if you turn the ignition key to ON and press one of the buttons on the key (providing that the receiver gets the right signal from the key). Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to have the system checked. The LED double-flashes when the car is immobilized.

46

Security

Alarm signals When the car alarm is armed, it will be trig- gered if any door, or the trunk lid or hood, is opened. The alarm will also be triggered if an attempt is made to bypass or short-circuit the igni- tion switch, or to disconnect the battery. If the alarm is triggered, the following alarm signals will be set off: (cid:127) Flashing of hazard warning lights for five

minutes.

(cid:127) Horn wailing for 30 seconds. The alarm signals will stop if the alarm is deactivated (car unlocked) during the alarm period.

Panic-function In the car alarm system there is a feature called "Panic-function". To activate panic function: (cid:127) Push and hold one of the buttons on the key for 2 seconds. Or, if you are sitting inside the car, push the LOCK-switch on the center console for 2 seconds.

These actions will trigger the alarm (hazard warning lights and horn). To deactivate panic function: (cid:127) Push one of the buttons on the key, push the LOCK-switch in the center console, turn the key in the driver´s door or turn the ignition to ON.

When the panic-function is activated the car will be locked/unlocked depending upon which button was pushed. When the ignition is ON the panic-function cannot be activated.

Security

47

Battery for key

Car-battery voltage

The battery for the key will normally have a life of 4 years. When the battery needs changing, ”Remote control battery low. Replace battery.” will appear on the Saab Information Display (SID). Contact an authorized Saab dealer. If the battery is disconnected while the alarm is active (car is locked), for example during an attempt to steal the car, the alarm will be triggered.

Alarm signals may differ between model variants for different countries. Some of the car-alarm functions can be reprogrammed – con- sult your Saab dealer for further details (see page 264).

Overview of functions Locking/ activation Unlocking/ deactivation Unlocking/ deactivation of trunk lid/tailgate alarm Alarm triggered Hazard warning lights flash for 5 min.

Hazard warning lights flash once. The LED will come on for 10 seconds. Hazard warning lights flash twice. The LED will come on for two seconds. Hazard warning lights flash three times. The LED will flash three times per second for 10 seconds.

Key

Horn wails for 30 seconds. To switch off the alarm, deactivate the system in the normal way (unlocking). The range of the key is normally 5–10 yds. (5– 10 metres), although it can be substantially more than this in ideal conditions (range can vary gre- atly depending on the position of the car and its surroundings). If the key is not working, it may be because the code signal has not been synchronized with that in the control module for the car alarm. To rectify this, press the unlock button on the key at least four times in quick succession. When it is recog- nized, the door locks will cycle. If a key is lost, the new one will have to be pro- grammed (all keys must be present) to match the car’s unique security code. Contact an author- ized Saab dealer.

48

Security

LED signal

Overview of LED signals and SID messages Status Activation (during 10-second delay). Comes on for 10 seconds. Flashes once every other Alarm activated (after delay). second. Comes on for 2 seconds. Off. Flashes three times per second for 10 seconds. Flashes three times per second for 10 seconds. Comes on for 10 seconds.

Deactivation. Alarm not activated. Door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood open or opened during delay period. Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate.

Closing of door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood after delay period. Car immobilized but not locked. Car alarm not activated. Fault in a switch serving doors, hood or trunk lid.

Flashes twice at three seconds intervals. Flashing (instead of being on continuously) during delay period.

Some signals may differ between model variants for different countries.

SID message Theft protection failure. Contact service.

Key not accepted. Contact service.

Remote control battery low. Replace battery. (cid:127) REMOTE KEY (cid:127) TRANSPONDR

Reason/action Probably a fault in one of the sensors or the horn. Have the car checked by an authori- zed Saab dealer. Fault in key transmitter or in igni- tion-switch receiver. Turn ignition switch to ON and press the unlock button on the key. Start the engine. Have the car checked by an authori- zed Saab dealer. Fit a new battery in the key, see page 41. Turn the ignition key to position ON and then press the button for ope- ning the trunk lid. Saab Information Display (SID) displays the number of keys and transmitters (transponders) coded to the car.

Security

49

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu- facturer could void the user´s authority to operate the equipment.

Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Opera- tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion of the device.

50

Security

(This page has been left blank)

Instruments and controls

51
Instruments and controls

PUSH ON

VOL

PULL BAL

AUTO

…F …C

BAS

TRE

FAD

ECON OFF

DOLBY B NR

…F …C

AS

SEARCH

AUTO

Indicator and warning lights _______________ Instruments ___________ Saab Information Display (SID) ________________ Switches _____________ Automatic climate control (ACC) _______________

52 58

61 67

73

ECON OFF

CLEAR

CLEAR

SET

52

Instruments and controls

U.S. shown, Canada similar

Main instrument panel 1 Tachometer 2 Indicator and warning lights 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lights 5 Pressure gauge

6 Fuel gauge 7 Engine temperature gauge 8 Trip meter reset button 9 Odometer and trip meter

Indicator and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will come on when the ignition is switched on prior to starting. Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started (see page 58).

Central warning light

This light will come on and a chime will sound if a fault has been detected in any system that is critical to safety. Any of the following can activate the central warning light and alarm: (cid:127) Airbag system. (cid:127) Low oil pressure in engine. (cid:127) Parking brake is on (when car is moving). (cid:127) Brake fluid level low. (cid:127) Fault detected in ABS system. (cid:127) Electronic brake force distribution (distri- bution of brake pressure between front and rear wheels).

(cid:127) Engine overheating. (cid:127) Alternator not charging properly.

Instruments and controls

53

Warning, oil pressure (engine oil)

if This light will come on together with the engine oil pressure is dangerously low. If the light flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop the car, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level (see page 186).

NOTICE

Under no circumstances must the car be driven when this warning light is on. Low oil pressure can result in serious engine damage.

Warning, charging

Brake warning light

if

This light will come on together with the battery is discharging. If it comes on while you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine. Check the alternator drive belt (see page 194). If the belt has broken, the engine may overheat (cooling system will not func- tion properly), the battery will not be char- ged, the A/C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steering will be lost.

if This light will come on together with there is insufficient brake fluid in the reser- voir (see pages 189). If the ABS warning light is on at the same time, the ABS system may be inoperative because of a fault (see ”Anti-lock brake war- ning”, page 54).

WARNING

Never drive the car when these warning lights are on. Danger of brake failure! Have the brake system checked at once by an authorized Saab dealer.

54

Instruments and controls

Parking brake warning light

This light will show when the parking brake is on (see page 179). If the car is driven with the parking brake still

will also come on and a chime will

on, sound. The parking brake is mechanical and opera- tes on the rear wheels.

WARNING

(cid:127) Always apply the parking brake when

parking, see page 179.

(cid:127) Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key.

(cid:127) Do not apply the parking brake while

the car is moving.

Anti-lock brake warning

This light will come on if a fault has occurred in the ABS system.

On certain variants

and

as well

can light up to indicate a fault in the

as electronic brake force distribution system (distribution of the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels). Conventional braking without the ABS func- tion will still be available. For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of the brake fluid (see page 189). If the level is normal, depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times. Now check the level again. If the level is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable cau- tion, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have the brake system checked.

WARNING

(cid:127) If the ABS is inoperative, there is a

danger of the rear wheels locking up on hard braking.

(cid:127) If the level of brake fluid in the reser- voir is below the MIN mark, the car should be towed to an authorized Saab dealer.

Airbag warning light

Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)

This light together with a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system.

will come on if

WARNING

(cid:127) If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. One or more of the following conditions may occur: – Non-deployment of the airbags in the

event of a crash.

– Deployment of the airbags without a

crash.

– Deployment of the airbags in crashes

less severe than intended.

(cid:127) To help avoid injury to yourself or

others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle.

The light will come on for about three seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position. It should go out after the engine has started.

WARNING

An illuminated ”Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)” indicator light indica- tes an engine-related problem. While your car may be able to be driven with the ”Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)” indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are advised to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to your car and create unsafe driving conditions. The driver should be prepared to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g.brake smoothly, engage neutral, stop in a suita- ble place, switch off the engine, etc.).

This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel-injection or ignition system. The car may still be driven with care and with somewhat diminished performance (see page 136).

Instruments and controls

55

NOTICE

The car should be checked immediately at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from arising.

Indicator, fuel

This light comes on when there is less than about 2.5 gallons (10 liters) of fuel left in the tank.

NOTICE

If the car runs out of fuel, air can be drawn in with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause the catalytic converter to be damaged by overheating.

CHECK message indicator

This light indicates that there is a message in the Saab Information Display (SID). A chime will also sound (see page 64).

56

Instruments and controls

Indicator, cruise control

This light shows when the cruise-control system is active (see page 151).

Indicator, high beam

This light shows when the headlights are on high beam (see page 67).

Xenon headlight fault indicator (if equipped)

This light indicates that there is a fault in the Xenon headlight system, which consists of xenon headlights and an automatic levelling system. If a fault arises in the Xenon headlight sys- tem, the headlights will be angled down to avoid impairing the vision of drivers in onco- ming traffic. Adjust your speed accordingly as visibility will be reduced.

Indicator, rear fog light

NOTICE

This light shows when the rear fog light is on (see page 68). The rear fog light is switched off automat- ically when the engine is switched off. When the fog light is next needed, it will have to be switched on manually again. The rear fog light consists of one light so it should not be mistaken for brake lights.

If the Xenon headlight fault indicator lights up, have your car checked as soon as possible at an authorized Saab dealer. If you do not rectify the problem, nighttime visibility will be poor since the range of the headlights is reduced.

Indicator, open door

If a door has not been closed properly, the pictogram will indicate the door concerned (or tailgate).

Indicator, SPORT-mode automatic transmission

This light will come on in cars with automatic transmission when the S (SPORT) button on the selector lever has been pressed (position N or D) see page 150. In this mode, the gear changes occur later, at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. To cancel the SPORT mode, press the S button on the selector lever again. The mode is also deselected automatically when the selector lever is moved to P, R, M or L, or when the ignition is switched off.

Instruments and controls

57

Indicator ESP OFF

Indicator ESP

The indicator light goes on when the Elec- tronic Stability Program is switched off with the ESP-button. IMPORTANT: the system is automatically engaged every time the engine is started (see page 155). The indicator light also goes on when there is a fault in the system. In this case the light cannot be turned off by means of the ESP button. If a fault is indicated, have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. See also “Electronic Stability Program (ESP) on page 155.

The ESP indicator light is located in the tachometer and will be illuminated when ESP regulation is occurring, i.e. when there is insufficient traction between the tires and the road surface to provide the grip required for the acceleration called for. The driver can also sense that the engine is not responding normally to the accelerator. Operation of the ESP indicates reduced traction between the tires and the road, and that extra care should be taken by the driver. In normal driving, the ESP will help to improve both ride comfort and safety, but must not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to drive at or maintain a higher rate of speed. The same precautions for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must still be applied (see page 155).

Automatic transmission, fault indicator

On a car with an automatic transmission, this warning symbol is illuminated if a fault has been detected in the transmission. Switch the ignition off and on again to check if the fault persists. Even if the fault persists, it is still possible in most cases to drive the car (see page 146). Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible.

NOTICE

If the control module has actuated the Limp-home function for the automatic transmission, the car will remain in 5th gear when D is selected, making it very sluggish. To overcome this, select posi- tion L to prevent unnecessary wear on the transmission. The transmission then starts in 2nd gear. When the car is moving you can select position D. When the indicator light is on, the car must not be driven with a trailer attached.

58

Instruments and controls

1 Cars with automatic transmission

Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should come on when the ignition is swit- ched on prior to starting. They should go out after about 3 seconds. The following lights light up until the engine is started, presuming that no fault exists:

(cid:127) Central warning light

(cid:127) Oil pressure warning light

(cid:127) Warning, charging

Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. The needle may be allowed to enter the broken red zone on the dial only for an instant. A safety cut-out function (in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6,000 rpm.

Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance traveled in miles on U.S. vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilome- tres, and the trip meter in miles and tenths (kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles). Reset button The reset button has two functions, determi- ned by whether the ignition is ON or OFF. (cid:127) When the ignition is ON, pressing the

button will reset the trip meter.

(cid:127) When the ignition is OFF, the display

lights up for 20 seconds enabling you to read the odometer and trip meter. Pres- sing the button a second time within these 20 seconds will reset the trip meter.

40

60

40

20

30

20

10

50

80

60

100

70

120

80

Instruments and controls

59

140

90
100
110

160

180

120

200
130

260

240

220

160

150

140

Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the ABS system. If the NIGHT PANEL mode has been selec- ted, the scale will be illuminated up to 87 mph (140 km/h). The remainder of the scale will be illuminated if the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h).

Fuel gauge Fuel-tank capacity, 18.5 US gal. (70 liters). The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel left in the tank. When this is down to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on (see page 55). Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel (see page 61).

Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the tempe- rature of the coolant. The needle should be in the middle of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature. If the needle approaches the red zone, which can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the highest gear possible, keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down.

If the needle enters the red zone, the warning light will come on and an alarm chime will sound.

60

Instruments and controls

NOTICE

If the needle, despite the above action, enters the red zone, stop the car immedi- ately, let the engine idle. If the needle stays in the red zone, stop the engine.

Check fuse 1 (radiator fan) in the fuse panel under the hood, see page 215. If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and check the coolant level by looking at the level visible through the plastic tank – do not remove the cap. If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the Saab Information Display (SID) will dis- play the message ”Coolant level low. Refill.”.

WARNING

Never open the cap of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot, open with care. The pressure in the coo- ling-system can cause hot coolant and steam to be released. Failure to heed this warning may result in personal injury.

If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power, because the monitoring system is holding the charging pressure down, you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. If the speed exceeds 149 mph/240 km/h (155 mph/250 km/h, 9-5 Aero) the increase in speed will be limited by the lowering of the boost pressure. The pressure gauge then moves towards the middle of the orange zone, indicating reduced engine output and thus reduces the speed of the car as well.

Pressure gauge The turbo gauge indicates the air volume for combustion, which is equivalent to the engine load. At low loads, the needle will move within the white zone. At higher loads and during heavy acceleration, the needle will enter the yellow area. At very high loads or under cer- tain barometric conditions, the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without indicating that there is a fault.

Saab Information Display (SID)

WARNING

It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary. The driver’s attention can oth- erwise easily be distracted from the road.

The Saab Information Display (SID) shows CHECK messages and incorporates eight trip-computer functions. The SID is also used by the Audio System.

Selector lever indication (Automatic transmission) The position of the selector lever is indica- ted on the main instrument panel. If manual mode is selected, the current gear is also displayed.

Instruments and controls

61

CLEAR

SET

NIGHT PANEL