2008 Saab 9 5 Owners Manual

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Owner assistance Warranties and service problem assistance For complete information about all applica- ble warranties, including the New Car War- ranty, Perforation Warranty, Vehicle Emis- sion Warranty and Emission Perforation Warranty, consult the Warranties and Ser- vice Record Booklet which accompanies this Owner’s Manual. It also contains owner assistance information including Saab Roadside Assistance. If the booklet is lost or misplaced, a new one may be ordered through a Saab dealer or by contacting Saab. In the U.S. there is a national Customer Assistance Center at Saab Automobile USA, Inc. The toll-free number to call from all 50 states is 1-800-955-9007. In Canada, please call the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-1999. A list of authorized Saab sales and service dealers is available for those planning to travel in the United States and Canada. Canadian or U.S. travelers may call the Customer Assistance Center in the country in which they are traveling. 95_US_M08.book Page 256 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 256 Customer Assistance and Information Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada) Two change of address cards are provided at the end of the Warranty and Service Record Booklet. Knowing your current address allows Saab to contact you in the event of a recall or service campaign. Please help us keep our records up to date for your own peace of mind. Service information Factory Service Manuals for the Saab 9-5 car line can be ordered through your Saab dealer or by visiting www.saabtechinfo.com. These are com- prehensive manuals on CD rom, geared to use by professional technicians. Consult your Saab dealer for prices and for a listing for your model. Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to noti- fying Saab Cars USA, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Saab Automobile USA, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153; go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehi- cle safety from http:// www safercar.gov. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government If you live in Canada, and believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to Transport Canada at Box 8880, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 3J2. In addition to notifying Transport Canada in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify us. In Canada, please call our Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263- 1999. Or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8P7. 95_US_M08.book Page 257 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Customer Assistance and Information 257 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehi- cles, has a number of sophisticated com- puter systems that monitor and control sev- eral aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle comput- ers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor condi- tions for air bag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in diffi- cult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems commonly called event data recorders (EDR). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Air Bag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehi- cle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, steering wheel angle, lateral acceleration, safety belt usage, air bag readiness, air bag perfor- mance, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehi- cle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehi- cles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. Saab will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than (cid:127) with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, (cid:127) in response to an official request of police or similar government office, (cid:127) as part of Saab’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or (cid:127) as required by law. In addition, once Saab collects or receives data, Saab may (cid:127) use the data for Saab research needs, (cid:127) make it available for research where appropriate confidentiality is to be main- tained and need is shown, or (cid:127) share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non-Saab organiza- tions for research purposes. Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or SDM. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription ser- vice agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. 95_US_M08.book Page 258 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 258 Customer Assistance and Information (This page has been left blank) 95_US_M08.book Page 259 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). Specifications 259 Specifications General______________ Engine ______________ Fuel_________________ Engine oil____________ Engine variants _______ Electrical system______ Drive belts ___________ Manual gearbox_______ Automatic transmission Suspension __________ Steering _____________ Brake system_________ Wheels and tires ______ Plates and labels______ 260 262 262 263 264 265 265 266 266 267 267 267 268 270 95_US_M08.book Page 260 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 260 Specifications General Overall length, including bumpers: 9-5 Sedan_______________________ 9-5 SportCombi __________________ Overall width, including door mirrors ____ Maximum height: 9-5 Sedan_______________________ 9-5 SportCombi __________________ Wheelbase _______________________ Ground clearance at gross vehicle weight 190.4 in (4836 mm) 190.6 in (4841 mm) 80.4 in (2042 mm) 57.3 in (1454 mm) 57.7 in (1465 mm) 106.4 in (2703 mm) approx. 4.6 in (116 mm) Track: Front __________________________ Rear ___________________________ Turning circle (curb to curb) ___________ Turning circle (measured at vehicle extremi- ties) _____________________________ Number of seats (incl. driver) _________ 59.9 in (1522 mm) *) 60.2 in (1528 mm) *) 37.1 ft (11.3 m) 39.0 ft (11.9 m) *) Specified track applies to wheel sizes: 6.5 x 16 VIN on cars sold in USA VIN on cars sold in Canada 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 3430–3750 lbs. tank, washer-fluid reservoir, standard tools and spare wheel) ____________________ (1555–1700 kg) Gross vehicle weight (GVW) ___________ 4380–4680 lbs. (1980–2125 kg) Maximum axle load: Front ___________________________ 2590 lbs. (1175 kg) Rear, 9-5 Sedan ___________________ 2310 lbs. (1050 kg) Rear, 9-5 SportCombi ______________ 2480 lbs. (1125 kg) Weight distribution: Curb weight, front/rear ______________ 60/40 % GVW, front/rear ___________________ 50/50 % Maximum roof load __________________ 220 lbs. (100 kg) Maximum luggage compartment load§ ___ 176 lbs. (80 kg) Maximum combined load, luggage compartment and roof ________________ 264 lbs. (120 kg) 95_US_M08.book Page 261 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Luggage compartment Volume (SAE): 9-5 Sedan_______________________ 9-5 SportCombi, rear seat upright ____ 9-5 SportCombi, rear seat folded _____ Luggage compartment, length, 9-5 Sedan: Rear seat upright _________________ Rear seat folded down _____________ Luggage compartment, length, 9-5 SportCombi: 15.9 cu.ft. (450 litres) 31.4 cu. ft. (890 litres) 73.0 cu. ft. (2067 litres) 43.0 in (1092 mm) 67.5 in (1714 mm) Rear seat upright _________________ Rear seat folded __________________ 42.8 in (1087 mm) 68.2 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. Specifications 261 Trailer Maximum towing speed: Trailer with brakes _________________ 60 mph (100 km/h) Trailer without brakes _______________ Local restrictions apply Maximum weight: Trailer with brakes _________________ 3500 lbs (1588 kg) Trailer without brakes ______________ 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 174). 95_US_M08.book Page 262 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 262 Specifications Engine 4-cylinder ________________________ Cylinder bores _____________________ Stroke ___________________________ Swept volume _____________________ Idling speed _______________________ Fuel 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.) Fuel-tank capacity ____________ 18.0 gal. (68 litres) For optimum performance Saab recommends:_________________ AON 93* * If AON 90 is used some decrease in engine power can occur. Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used, although not lower than AON 87. However, engine performance will fall slightly and heavy loading and laboring should be avoided. For optimum performance, use the recommended grade of fuel. For further information on fuel, see page 148. Antifreeze_________________________ Saab-approved Coolant capacity ___________________ antifreeze 7.8 qts (7.4 litres) 95_US_M08.book Page 263 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 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 minimize the tendencies for oil sludge build, by that protecting the engine from harmful, wear increasing, deposits. Approved engine oils: For all gasoline engines - synthetic engine oil - approved against the GM-LL-A-025 specification. To benefit from Saab´s speci- fied service intervals, pleasure ensure to select a synthetic engine oil approved against GM-LL-A-025. For optimum performance Saab recommends the use of Saab Long Life Turbo Oil SAE 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30 or 5W-40. Specifications 263 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 and GM 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 offer engine oils approved against GM specifications. Oils meeting these standards may be marked as synthetic. However, not all synthetic engine oils will meet your engines specific requirements. Please ensure only to use syn- thetic oils approved against your engines specific requirements, i.e. GM-LL-A-025. 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. 95_US_M08.book Page 264 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 264 Specifications 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. 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 2.3 Turbo Ecopower Rating, EEC at 5000 rpm ____________ 260 hp (191 kW) Maximum torque, EEC at 1900 rpm ____ 258.0 ft.lb. (350 Nm) Compression ratio _________________ 9.3:1 95_US_M08.book Page 265 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Electrical system Drive belts Specifications 265 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 _________________________ 95.08 in Outside length (2415 mm) 2.3 Turbo _______________________ NGK Electrode gap ____________________ PFR 6H-10 0.0374 in (0.95 mm) Drive belt 95_US_M08.book Page 266 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 266 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 _______________________ 1.6 qts (1.5 litres) Oil volume (on changing) ____________ 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 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 95_US_M08.book Page 267 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Suspension Brake system Specifications 267 Spring type, front and rear ___________ Coil springs Maximum deflection of springs: Front __________________________ Rear ___________________________ Dampers: 7.09 in (180 mm) 7.87 in (200 mm) Front __________________________ Gas-filled Rear ___________________________ Oil and gas filled 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 or CHF 202 Footbrake (ABS) ____________________ Hydraulic, dual- circuit brake sys- tem. Diagonally split circuit with vac- uum servo unit. Disc brakes front and rear. EBD, see page 160. Parkingbrake _______________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid _________________________ DOT 4 Brake-fluid capacity _________________ 0.951 qts (900 ml) Disc diameter: Front, ventilated ___________________ 12.05 in (308 mm) Rear, solid _______________________ 11.26 in (286 mm) Total friction area of brake pads: Front ___________________________ 36.3 in2 (234 cm2) Rear ___________________________ 15.5 in2 (100 cm2) 95_US_M08.book Page 268 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 268 Specifications Wheels and tires (recommended dimensions) 2.3 Turbo All season tires 215/55 R16 93 H 235/45 R17 94 V Winter tires 215/55 R16 93 Q 225/45 R17 94 Q XL/RF 235/45 R17 94 Q Wheel sizes 6.5 x 16” 7 x 17” 7.5 x 17” Speed ratings and load indexes, see page 230. Before changing to wheels/tyres of another size, we recommend that you contact an authorized Saab workshop regarding acceptable options. Compact spare: Wheel __________________________ Tire ____________________________ Pressure ________________________ Maximum life ____________________ Maximum speed _________________ 4 x 16” T115/70 R16 60 psi (420 kPa) 2,200 miles (3500 km) 50 mph (80 km/h) NOTE Snow chains: Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only be used with the following wheel-tire combinations: Wheels 6.5 x 16”_______ 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. Tires NOTE Wheels larger than 17” must not be fitted. Wheel offset must be 49 mm. 95_US_M08.book Page 269 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Specifications 269 Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tires Tire size Load/speed mph (km/h) 1) Front kPa/psi Rear kPa/psi Tire size Load/speed mph (km/h) 1) Front kPa/psi Rear kPa/psi All season tires 215/55 R16 93 H 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 290/42 1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190) 240/35 4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190) 240/35 1–5 pers./120– (190–) 280/41 235/45 R17 94 V 230/33 230/33 270/39 240/35 240/35 280/41 Winter tires 215/55 R16 93 Q 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) 270/39 235/45 R17 94 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38 225/45 R17 94 Q XL/RF 240/35 260/38 250/36 270/39 240/35 260/38 420/60 420/60 Max 50 (80) Compact spare T115/70 R16 Spare wheel 1) Do not exceed posted speed limits. By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the surround- ing 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 motorway 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 10 kPa/2 psi (0.1 bar). 95_US_M08.book Page 270 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 270 Specifications 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 V.I.N. label and certification label. 3 Gearbox number. 4 Engine number. 5 Canada: Label for tire pressure and color codes (trim and body). USA: Label for tire pressure can be found on the left B-pillar, see also page 231. Color codes (trim and body) can be found on the V.I.N. label on the B-pillar. 6 Chassis number, stamped on body. 95_US_M08.book Page 271 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM position: 1 Y S 3 E H 4 V.I.N.: Specifications 271 12 045842 9 10 11 9 G 6 1 2 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 ______ D = 9-5 Arc with driver’s and passenger-side airbags H = 9-5 Aero with driver’s and passenger-side airbags 3 = Saab Automobile AB 6 Body version _____ 7 Gearbox __________ 4 = 5 = 5 = 9 = 4-door 5-door Manual 5-speed Automatic 5-speed 8 Engine variant _____ G = 2.3Turbo 9 Check digit ________ 0–9/X 10 Model year ________ 8 = 11 Factory ___________ 3 = Trollhättan 12 Serial number ______ 2008 000001–999999 Saab Information Display: (cid:127) Outdoor temperature display can be adjusted. Miscellaneous: (cid:127) Select the on-time for heated rear seat 3. (cid:127) Additional sweep of the wipers after wind- shield washer function (ON or OFF). (cid:127) Courtesy Headlight Feature 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): You can choose whether front seat and rear window heating is to be activated manually or automatically; see "Adaptation of ACC" on page 85. Saab 9-5 Audio System (see page 106): (cid:127) Speed dependent volume. Daytime Running Lights: To disable, turn off the ignition and pull out fuse 35, see page 219. 95_US_M08.book Page 272 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 272 Specifications Adjustable systems 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. We recommend that you contact an autho- rized Saab dealer for further information. Car alarm/central locking system: (cid:127) The number of blinks when locking/ unlocking. (cid:127) Automatic locking of the trunk when the car (SportCombi) is driven, 1 to 8 mph (2–14 km/h), YES or NO. (cid:127) Preclude the unlocking of the trunk while the car (SportCombi) is driven, YES or NO. (cid:127) Automatic locking of the trunk (Sport- Combi) after 1 second–4 minutes if it has not been opened, YES or NO. (cid:127) Automatic locking of the trunk (Sport- Combi) 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. 95_US_M08.book Page 273 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Index A/C system, fault diagnosis _______ 247 A/C system, maintenance _________ 246 ABS brakes ____________________ 160 ACC __________________________ 79 ACC functions ___________________ 82 ACC, automatic climate control _____ 79 ACC, calibration _________________ 86 ACC, condensation water __________ 86 ACC, useful tips _________________ 86 AUX input _____________________ 104 Adjusting the steering wheel _______ 114 Adjustment, seats ________________ 18 Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis and maintenance ______________ 246 Airbag _________________________ 29 Alarm _________________________ 50 Alarm functions __________________ 53 Alarm signals ________________ 50, 53 Album information _______________ 104 Alternator _____________________ 201 Alternator drive belt __________ 201, 267 Alternator rating ________________ 267 Antennas ______________________ 109 Anticorrosion treatment ___________ 248 Antidazzle rear-view mirror ________ 121 Anti-skid ______________________ 163 Autochecking of lights on starting ____ 64 Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with garage door opener ____________ 118 Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 79 Automatic transmission, technical data _________________________ 268 Aviod theft, tip __________________ 166 Battery ________________________ 199 Battery ________________________ 199 Battery charging/replacing ________ 200 Battery, boost starting ____________ 186 Before a long journey ____________ 249 Before towing a camper or trailer ___ 177 Belt guide ______________________ 12 Boost starting using jump leads ____ 186 Brake and clutch fluid ____________ 196 Brake-fluid reservoir _____________ 196 Brakes, technical data ____________ 269 Bulbs, changing ________________ 204 Bulbs, table of __________________ 215 Buying new tires ________________ 225 Car alarm ______________________ 50 Car care ______________________ 189 Cargo net, 9-5 SportCombi ________ 137 Carpeting, care of _______________ 243 Index 273 Catalytic converter, important considerations _________________ 145 CD changer ____________________ 100 CHECK messages _______________ 71 CHECKING _____________________ 71 Central locking ___________________ 44 Change language in SID ___________ 72 Change of address notification _____ 258 Changing a wheel _______________ 239 Changing bulbs _________________ 204 Changing wiper blades ___________ 202 Charge mobile phone ____________ 126 Charger/Jump starting ____________ 188 Charging the battery/Jump starting __ 188 Chassis number ________________ 272 Chassis number, key to ___________ 273 Checks before towing a camper or trailer ________________________ 177 Child safety _____________________ 22 Child safety locks, rear doors _______ 47 Cleaning, engine bay _____________ 245 Clock _________________________ 105 Color code, body ________________ 272 Color code, trim _________________ 272 Compact spare wheel ____________ 237 Compass ______________________ 122 Condensation water, ACC __________ 86 Connecting a portable player ______ 104 Coolant _______________________ 195 Courtesy Headlight Feature ________ 74 Crash memory, see EDR _________ 259 Cross modulation _______________ 110 95_US_M08.book Page 274 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Index 274 Cruise control __________________ 159 Cup holder ____________________ 128 Dampers ______________________ 269 Date _________________________ 105 Date code, tires _________________ 233 Date display ___________________ 105 DICE/TWICE ___________________ 217 Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 231 Determining correct load, tires _____ 233 Dim-dipped beam ________________ 73 Direction indicators _______________ 75 Diversity antenna _______________ 109 Door handles ___________________ 44 Door mirrors ___________________ 116 Doors, locks & luggage compartment _ 43 Drive belt ______________________ 267 Drive belt, alternator _____________ 201 Drive belts, length _______________ 267 Driver’s seat, programmable ________ 20 Driving at night _________________ 181 Driving in hot weather ____________ 173 Driving with a load ______________ 181 EDR (Event Data Recorders) ______ 259 ESP® _________________________ 163 Electrical system, technical data ____ 267 Electric heating of rear seat ________ 87 Electric windows ________________ 115 Electronic Stability Program _______ 163 Electronic starting interlock _________ 49 Emergency operation of moonroof __ 124 Emission control systems _________ 192 Engine bay ____________________ 191 Engine bay, cleaning _____________ 245 Engine number _________________ 272 Engine oil, grade ________________ 265 Engine, description ______________ 194 Engine, technical data ____________ 264 Engine, temperature gauge ________ 65 Engine-oil level, checking _________ 194 Error codes, Audio System ________ 112 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ______ 259 Expansion tank, coolant __________ 195 Filling a portable fuel container _____ 148 Flat spots, tires _________________ 224 Fluid level, automatic transmission __ 195 Folding the parcel shelf, 9-5 SportCombi ________________ 133 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ___ 129 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi 132 Frequency band _________________ 93 Frequently asked questions on airbag 40 Front fog lights __________________ 76 Frost warning ___________________ 68 Fuel __________________________ 146 Fuel consumption ________________ 68 Fuel container __________________ 148 Fuel gauge _____________________ 65 Fuel grade _____________________ 264 Fuel information _________________ 148 Fuse box under hood ____________ 220 Fuse panel _____________________ 216 Fuses _________________________ 216 Garage door opener _____________ 118 Gearbox number ________________ 272 Gearbox oil, checking ____________ 195 Gearbox, technical data, __________ 268 General functions _______________ 105 Glove compartment ______________ 126 Handbrake _____________________ 165 Hazard warning lights _____________ 76 Head restraint ___________________ 21 Headlight flasher _________________ 73 Headlights ______________________ 73 Heated front seats ________________ 87 Hood _________________________ 190 Horn __________________________ 114 95_US_M08.book Page 275 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM If a tire goes flat ________________ 228 Ignition switch __________________ 140 Immobilizer _____________________ 49 Indicator and warning lights ________ 58 Indicator lights ___________________ 58 Information about fuel ____________ 148 Instrument illumination ____________ 75 Instruments and controls __________ 57 Interior equipment _______________ 113 Interior lighting _________________ 124 Interior rearview mirror ___________ 116 Jack _________________________ 240 Key ___________________________ 44 Key to chassis number ___________ 273 Key, remove ___________________ 140 Labeling, tire sidewall ____________ 229 Labels __________________________ 7 LATCH (child safety) ______________ 23 Leather upholstery, care of ________ 243 Light horn ______________________ 73 Light switches ___________________ 73 Loading MP3 discs ______________ 102 Loading your vehicle _____________ 231 Luggage-compartment lighting _____ 125 Main instrument panel _____________ 58 Main/dipped beam _______________ 73 Maintenance schedule ___________ 256 Maintenance, A/C-system _________ 246 Manual gearbox, technical data ____ 268 Maxi fuses _____________________ 217 MP3 player ____________________ 102 Milometer ______________________ 64 Moonroof ______________________ 123 Motoring abroad ________________ 249 Multipath propagation ____________ 109 NIGHT _________________________ 72 New tires, buying _______________ 225 Night Panel _____________________ 72 Odometer ______________________ 64 Oil capacity, engine ______________ 264 Oil specification _________________ 264 Outdoor temperature ______________ 68 Owner assistance _______________ 257 Paintwork, touching-in ____________ 245 Index 275 Parcel shelf, folding ______________ 133 Parking Assistance ______________ 168 Parking lights ____________________ 73 Parking lights ____________________ 73 Plates and labels ________________ 272 Poly-V-belt _____________________ 201 Portable fuel container ___________ 148 Portable player _________________ 104 Power outlet ___________________ 126 Power steering _________________ 198 Power-steering fluid ______________ 198 Pressure gauge __________________ 66 Prestige _______________________ 107 Programme type ALARM __________ 99 Quality grading, tires _____________ 226 Questions on function of airbag ______ 40 Radiator fan ____________________ 201 Radio __________________________ 93 Radio Data System (RDS) _________ 94 Radio text ______________________ 94 Radio waves ___________________ 110 95_US_M08.book Page 276 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Index 276 Rain sensor _____________________ 77 Random playback of MP3 files, CD _ 103 Random playback, CD ____________ 99 Random playback, CD changer ____ 101 Rapid playing an MP3 file _________ 103 RDS time _____________________ 106 Rear fog light ___________________ 74 Rear seat, 9-5 Sedan, folding ______ 129 Rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi, folding _ 132 Rear window heating _____________ 82 Rear-seat head restraints __________ 21 Rear-view mirror, auto-dimming ____ 121 Rearview mirrors ________________ 116 Reclamation ___________________ 250 Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission, towing a camper or trailer _______________ 175 Refuelling _____________________ 146 Relay panel ____________________ 219 Remote control __________________ 44 Remote-control battery, changing ____ 49 Remove the key ________________ 140 Removing CDs __________________ 99 Removing CDs, CD-changer ______ 100 Removing MP3 discs ____________ 102 Replacement, wheel _____________ 227 Reporting safety defects __________ 258 Reprogramming of systems _______ 274 Reservoir, power-steering fluid _____ 198 Rev counter ____________________ 64 Reversing lights _________________ 76 Rolling advertisements ____________ 94 Roof load ______________________ 179 Running-in _____________________ 170 Saab Information Display (SID) _____ 68 Saab Parking Assistance _________ 168 Safety belts _____________________ 12 Safety belts, care of _____________ 242 Safety-belt pretensioners __________ 15 Safety-belt reminder ______________ 12 SDM _________________________ 259 SID ___________________________ 68 Seats __________________________ 18 Securing a load __________________ 47 Selecting and changing tracks, CD ___ 99 Selecting a radio station ___________ 93 Selecting/changing MP3 file _______ 103 Selector lever indication, automatic transmission ___________________ 67 Sentronic, manual mode __________ 156 Service costs ___________________ 257 Service information ______________ 258 Service intervals ________________ 256 Service record retention __________ 257 Setting the clock ________________ 105 Setting the date _________________ 105 Settings, seats __________________ 18 Shadow effect __________________ 110 Side airbags ____________________ 36 Signalling, horn _________________ 114 Snow chains ___________________ 172 Sorting music ___________________ 103 Sound system __________________ 107 Sources of AM interference ________ 111 Sources of FM interference ________ 111 Spare wheel ___________________ 237 Spare wheel and tools ____________ 183 Spark plugs ____________________ 267 Speed dependent volume compensation _________________ 106 Speedometer _________________64, 65 Starting in cold weather, ACC _______ 84 Starting in hot weather, ACC ________ 84 Steering wheel adjustment ________ 114 Steering wheel controls ____________ 91 Steering, technical data ___________ 269 Steps for determining correct load limit _________________________ 233 Stone-chip damage, repairing ______ 245 Storage compartments ___________ 126 Storing radio stations ______________ 93 Sun visors _____________________ 125 Suspension ____________________ 269 Suspension, technical data ________ 269 Switches _______________________ 73 Symboler ________________________ 9 Systems, adjustment _____________ 274 95_US_M08.book Page 277 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Table of fuses __________________ 218 Tachometer _____________________ 64 Tailgate, opening ________________ 47 Tank gauge _____________________ 65 TCS OFF ______________________ 63 TP ____________________________ 99 Technical data _________________ 261 Technical data, radio/audio ________ 108 Temperature control, ACC _________ 81 Temperature gauge, engine ________ 65 Temperature zones, ACC __________ 81 Textile carpeting ________________ 243 Through-load hatch ______________ 131 Tie Downs _____________________ 131 Tightening torque, wheel studs _____ 239 Time display ___________________ 105 Tip, driving at night ______________ 181 Tip, to avoid theft _______________ 166 Tips, ACC ______________________ 86 Tire chains ____________________ 228 Tire date code __________________ 233 Tire inspection and rotation _______ 223 Tire markings __________________ 230 Tire pressure ___________________ 182 Tire sidewall labeling ____________ 229 Tire terminology and definitions ____ 231 Tire, compact spare _____________ 237 Tires _____________________ 222, 270 Tires, winter ___________________ 270 Tools _________________________ 183 Touching-in the paintwork _________ 245 Towbar attachment ______________ 174 Towbar load ___________________ 178 Towing the car _________________ 183 Towing, automatics ______________ 183 Traffic programme ________________ 99 Trailer weights __________________ 263 Treadwear indicators ____________ 224 Trionic ________________________ 192 Trip computer ___________________ 68 Trip meter ______________________ 64 Trunk _________________________ 129 Trunk lid, opening ________________ 47 Tuning _________________________ 93 Turbo gauge ____________________ 66 Turbo, points to note _____________ 144 Under the hood _________________ 191 Uniform tire quality grading ________ 226 Upholstery and trim ______________ 243 Upholstery and trim, care of _______ 243 Vanity mirrors __________________ 125 Vehicle Data Collection ___________ 259 Ventilated front seats _____________ 87 Viscosity, engine oil _____________ 264 Index 277 Warning labels ____________________ 7 Warning light, AIR BAG ____________ 37 Warning lights ___________________ 58 Washers ______________________ 202 Washers, windshield _____________ 203 Washing the car ________________ 244 Waxing and polishing ____________ 245 Wear indicators, tires _____________ 224 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ______________________ 38 Wheel replacement ______________ 227 Wheel, change _________________ 239 Wheels and tires ________________ 270 Wheels and tires, sizes ___________ 270 When it is time for new tires _______ 224 Windshield washers ______________ 77 Windshield wipers ________________ 77 Winter tires ________________233, 270 Wiper blades, replacing ___________ 202 Wipers and washers __________77, 202 Xenon headlight ________________ 204 95_US_M08.book Page 278 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 278 Index 95_US_M08.book Page 279 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Notes Notes 279 95_US_M08.book Page 280 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 280 Notes 95_US_M08.book Page 281 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Notes 281 95_US_M08.book Page 282 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 282 Notes 95_US_M08.book Page 283 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Notes 283 95_US_M08.book Page 284 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 284 Notes 95_US_M08.book Page 285 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Notes 285 95_US_M08.book Page 286 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 286 Notes 95_US_M08.book Page 287 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Notes 287 95_US_M08.book Page 288 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 288 Notes 95_US_M08.book Page 1 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Owner’s Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 200 del Year 2008 11 Safety 43 Security Instruments and controls 57 Saab 9-5 Audio System 3333 90 Interior equipment and trunk 113 Starting and driving 139 Car care and technical information 189 Customer Assistance and Information 253 Specifications 259 Index 273 © Saab Automobile AB 2007 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 95_US_M08.book Page 2 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. 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 Warranty and Ser- vice Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular mainte- nance to be carried out. The book also con- tains important warranty conditions. WARNING WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not followed. NOTE 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. 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). 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. 95_US_M08.book Page 3 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Instrument panel Turn signal and lane change indicators ______________ 75 High beam flasher________ 73 Cruise control 3 _________ 159 Parking lights____________ 73 High/low beam __________ 73 Daytime running lights_____ 73 Instrument illumination ____ 75 Changing bulbs __________ 204 Rear fog light____________ 74 Front fog lights 3 _________ 76 NIGHT PANEL __________ 72 Indicator and warning lights______ Speedometer_________________ Odometer and trip meter ________ Fuel gauge___________________ Temperature gauge ____________ Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 58 65 64 65 65 68 77 Wipers and washers______ Rear-window wiper (SportCombi) 3_________ 78 Rain sensing wipers 3 ____ 77 Washers _______________ 203 Wipers and washers______ 202 Hazard warning lights_____ 76 Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 _ Steering wheel controls 3 _ 90 91 Automatic climate control (ACC) ________________ 79 Air conditioning (ACC) ____ 246 Steering wheel controls 3 _______ 91 Sentronic, manual mode 3 ______ 156 Heated front seats 3 ___________ Head restraint ________________ 87 21 Power Outlet 3________________ 126 95_US_M08.book Page 4 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Exterior Moonroof 3 _____________ 123 Washing the car _________ 244 Waxing and polishing _____ 245 Touching up the paint _____ 245 Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 248 Headlights______________ 73 Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 208 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 SportCombi _________ 210 Changing bulbs __________ 204 Towing a trailer 3 ________ 174 Towing the car ___________ 183 Rear towing eye _________ 184 Driving with a roof rack load______ 179 Fitting the roof carriers 3 ________ 179 Maximum roof load ____________ 260 Rearview mirror _______________ 118 Hood _______________________ 190 Engine compartment: washing ___ 245 Headlights _____________ High/low beam __________ Turn signal and lane change 75 indicators______________ Headlight washers 3 _____ 77 Changing bulbs _________ 204 73 73 Central locking __________ Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan __ Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombi __ Child safety locks ________ Car alarm 3 ____________ 44 47 48 47 50 Trunk _______________________ 129 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ 129 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi ______________ 132 Trunk Release Handle __________ 138 Driving with a spare wheel fitted __ 183 Compact spare tire ____________ 237 Fuel gauge___________________ 65 Refueling ____________________ 146 Economical motoring___________ 170 Fuel ________________________ 262 Tires pressure ________________ 269 Wheels and tires ______________ 268 Braking______________________ 160 Driving in cold weather__________ 172 Compact spare tire_____________ 237 Changing a wheel _____________ 239 95_US_M08.book Page 5 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ 114 Airbag _________________ 29 Power steering fluid_______ 198 Steering wheel controls 3 __ 91 Sentronic, manual mode 3 _ 156 Seats__________________ 18 Heated front seats 3 ______ 87 Head restraint 3 _________ 21 Safety belts _____________ 12 Child safety _____________ 22 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____________ 129 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi _________ 132 Upholstery and trim_______ 243 Side airbags ____________ 36 Interior lighting________________ 124 Moonroof 3 __________________ 123 Dome light, front ______________ 214 Rearview mirrors ______________ 116 Door mirrors__________________ 116 Sun visors ___________________ 125 Safety belts ____________ 12 Airbag_________________ 29 Child safety ____________ 22 Child safety locks ________ 47 Safety belts, maintenance _ 242 Glove compartment ______ 126 Manual transmission 3 ___ 150 Automatic transmission 3 _ 151 Electric windows ______________ 115 Ignition switch ________________ 140 Starting the engine ____________ 141 Engine Break-In Period _________ 150 Driving in hot weather __________ 173 Driving in cold weather _________ 172 Parking _____________________ 165 95_US_M08.book Page 6 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Engine compartment Warning labels __________ V.I.N. number ___________ 270 Engine number __________ 270 Gearbox number _________ 270 Color code______________ 270 Tire and Loading Information Label _________________ 231 Power steering fluid_______ 198 Steering, technical data ___ 267 Ignition switch ___________ 140 Drive belts ______________ 201 Spark plugs _____________ 265 Catalytic converter _______ 145 Engine ______________________ 194 Checking the oil level ___________ 194 Engine oil, specification _________ 263 Braking______________________ 160 ABS brakes __________________ 161 Brake and clutch fluid___________ 196 Brake system _________________ 267 Brake pads___________________ 267 Fuses _________________ 216 Changing a fuse _________ 218 Relays ________________ 220 Table of fuses ___________ 216 Temperature gauge ______ 65 Driving in hot weather_____ 173 Driving in cold weather ____ 172 Coolant _______________ 195 Coolant capacity_________ 262 Wipers and washers______ 77 Washers _______________ 203 Washer jets ____________ 203 Important considerations for driving 144 Turbo unit ___________________ 191 Engine, technical data __________ 262 Manual transmission 3 _________ 150 Automatic transmission 3 _______ 151 Automatic transmission, technical data ________________ 266 Manual gearbox, technical data___ 266 Jump starting _________________ 186 Battery ______________________ 199 Charging/replacing the battery____ 200 95_US_M08.book Page 7 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 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 CON- TAINER. Coolant Never open when engine hot! LEVEL INDICATOR DARK OK CLEAR LOW P/N 127 93 955 Maintenance Free 12V 60Ah 580A (EN) 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 95_US_M08.book Page 8 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon head- lights. WARNING EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS (cid:127) Children can be killed or seriously injured by the air bag. (cid:127) The back seat is the safest place for (cid:127) Never put a rear-facing child seat in (cid:127) Always use seat belts and child children. the front. restraints. Jack Use only on specified vehicles. Safe working load 1100 kg. Use on level firm ground only. Do not get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack, use vehicle sup- port stands. For more information see your owner´s manual. 95_US_M08.book Page 9 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Examples of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, flames or smoking. Buckle up Headlights Use protective goggles Airbag Direction indicators Windshield wipers Windshield washers Coolant temperature Battery charging Keep out of reach of children. Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Refer to the Owner’s Manual. Risk of explosive gas. Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat. Electric windows Deactivating of rear window switches Central locking, lock Central locking, unlock Trunk lid/tailgate, opening 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 Radiator fan Fuel ESP® Automatic tire pressure monitoring system 95_US_M08.book Page 10 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 10 (This page has been left blank) 95_US_M08.book Page 11 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Safety 11 Safety Seats _______________ Head restraint ________ Safety belts __________ Child safety __________ Airbag_______________ 18 21 12 22 29 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). 95_US_M08.book Page 12 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Safety 12 Safety belts WARNING (cid:127) Buckle up and adjust your safety belt before driving off so that you can pay full attention to the traffic. (cid:127) Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants. (cid:127) Child safety, see page 22. (cid:127) Check that the locking tongue is prop- erly locked in the belt lock. (cid:127) In the event of a crash, the rear-seat passengers not wearing a seatbelt will be thrown forward against the front-seat backrests. The stresses imposed on the front seat passengers and belts are multiplied and can result in needless injury or even death for all car occupants. Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are provided for all seats. The results of studies show that it is equally important to wear safety belts in the rear seat as in the front seats. Bear in mind that in certain states/provinces it is a legal requirement for all occupants of the car to wear a safety belt. Safety belt reminder When the ignition is switched on, the ”FAS- TEN BELTS” reminder will light up until the driver fastens the safety belt. The reminder for the driver has an additional audible signal which sounds for 6 seconds, or until the driver fastens his belt. The following applies to the both front seats: If the belt is not fastened before the car starts to move there will be an additional reminder when the speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h). The text Use your seatbelts. is lit on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will flash. If the belt is not fastened then an audible signal will come on after 30 seconds. The text in the SID can be turned off by the CLR-button on the steering wheel. FASTEN BELTS Safety 13 Correctly positioned safety belt 95_US_M08.book Page 13 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Correct position for safety belt WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important. (cid:127) An out of position safety belt can result in the occupant sliding underneath the belt in a crash (submarining) and injury can result from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen. (cid:127) Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm. (cid:127) If two people share a belt, they risk injury by being crushed together in the event of a crash. (cid:127) Position the lap strap snugly and low across the hips so that it just touches the thighs. The shoulder strap must be as far in on the shoulder as possible. (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. It is advisable to remove thick items of clothing. (cid:127) Refrain from tilting the backrest more than necessary, as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in a more upright position. (cid:127) Only one person per safety belt! (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 up to 6 years of age must always be seated in a child seat. Saab recom- mends the use of a child seat for children up to the age of 10. (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. 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. 95_US_M08.book Page 14 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 14 Safety 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 242 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. 95_US_M08.book Page 15 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM

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