2008 Saab 9 5 Owners Manual

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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.

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 sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 257.

(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 service.

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(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.

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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.

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 removed. Airbags or belt pretension- ers 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.

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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 pro- vides 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.

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, depending 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 can be killed or seriously injured

by the airbag

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

children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm)

(cid:127) ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and

CHILD RESTRAINTS

(cid:127) NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the

front

(cid:127) Sit as far back as possible from the airbag

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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 min- utes 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.

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Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my advanced airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module or the inside rearview mirror can affect the operation of the advanced airbag system. If you have ques- tions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance can be found on page 255.

Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the air- bags from working properly? Yes. If you add things that change your vehi- cle’s frame, bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or height, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Also, the airbag system may not work prop- erly if you relocate any of the airbag sen- sors. If you have any questions about this, you should contact Saab Customer Assis- tance before you modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance can be found on page 255.

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Security

Doors _______________ Central locking _______ Car alarm ____________

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3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).

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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 danger- ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed.

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 rec- ognize the new components.

NOTE

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 49.

To check the number of keys that are pro- grammed for the car; see page 54.

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 con- tacting 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 cov- ered by the new car warranty.

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

Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportCombi)

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

Remote locking

once on the control: all doors

Press locked. The hazard warning lights will flash once. The trunk/tailgate release switch on the driver´s door will not work when all doors are locked. It is now not possible to unlock the doors from within using the button on the center console.

Remote unlocking

once on the control: the driver´s

Press door is unlocked. Press a second time to unlock the rest of the doors but not the trunk/tailgate. The hazard warning lights will flash twice.

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Switch for operation of central locking

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

switch on the center console. 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.

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WARNING

The remote control also works from inside the car. Therefore, hold the key in such a way that the buttons are not unintention- ally pressed when the key is turned, or inserted or removed from the ignition switch. Otherwise, the doors may be unintention- ally locked or the tailgate unlocked. On Sedan models, the trunk may even be opened. Having the doors locked when you are driving will reduce the likelihood of: (cid:127) Passengers, especially children,

opening doors and falling out of the car.

(cid:127) Intruders entering the car when it is

moving slowly or at a standstill.

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

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 a work- shop to have the system checked and repaired. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer.

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/unlock switch on the driver’s door will not work when all doors are locked. Nor will the switch on the center console.

Unlocking by key (2) Turn the key counterclockwise once: the driver´s door will unlock. Turn the key counterclockwise twice: all doors, but not tailgate, unlocked. Switch in driver´s door and switch in center console enabled.

Locking/unlocking by key 1 To lock 2 To unlock

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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.

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Child safety lock on rear doors

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).

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Unlocking The trunk lid is slightly opened/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 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.

NOTE

The trunk release handle was not designed 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 SportCombi 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 from outside or moving at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h).

Unlocking The tailgate is unlocked using:

(cid:127) The (cid:127) The tailgate switch on the inside of the

button on the key

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

Unlocking is confirmed by the direction indi- cators flashing three times.

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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 CLR button on the SID to acknowledge 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.

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Locking The tailgate is locked using:

(cid:127) The

button on the key

button on the center console

(cid:127) The (cid:127) The key in the driver’s door. (cid:127) When vehicle speed exceeds 2.7 mph

(4 km/h).

Grab handle

NOTE

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.

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 51. Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be repro- grammed by your authorized Saab dealer; see page 272.

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Car alarm

WARNING

Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous. It is also danger- ous 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 45. 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.

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 trig- gered. 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). 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 SportCombi)

Your Saab 9-5 is equipped with an Elec- tronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 51 for details.

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Check to ensure that all the doors, plus trunk lid/tailgate and hood, are closed prop- erly. 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 famil- iar 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 driver’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.

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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.

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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.

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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 greatly 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. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer.

Battery for key

Car-battery voltage

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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). We recommend that you 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 272).

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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 sec- ond for 10 seconds. Flashes three times per sec- ond 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.

SID message Theft protection failure. Contact service.

Key not accepted. Contact service.

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 sec- onds intervals. Flashing (instead of being on continuously) during delay period.

Remote control battery low. Replace battery.

(cid:127) REMOTE KEY (cid:127) TRANSPONDR

Some signals may differ between model variants for different countries.

Reason/action Probably a fault in one of the sensors or the horn. Have the car checked by a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized 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 a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Fit a new battery in the key. We rec- ommend that you contact an autho- rized Saab dealer. Turn the ignition key to position ON and then press the button for open- ing the trunk lid. Saab Information Display (SID) displays the number of keys and transmitters (transponders) coded to the car.

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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 oper- ation.

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.

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3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).

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Instruments and controls

Indicator and warning lights ______________ Instruments __________ Saab Information Display (SID) _______________ Switches ____________ Automatic climate control (ACC) ______________

58 64

68 73

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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 3333

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

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 64).

Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)

WARNING

An illuminated ”Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)” indicator light indi- cates 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 fur- ther 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.).

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This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel-injection or ignition system. Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Fuel cap on page 147. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. The car may still be driven with care and with somewhat diminished performance (see page 144).

NOTE

The car should be checked immediately at a workshop to prevent more serious faults from arising. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer.

Warning, oil pressure (engine oil)

This light will come on if the engine oil pres- sure 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 194).

NOTE

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

This light will come on if the battery is dis- charging. If it comes on while you are driv- ing, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine. Check the alternator drive belt (see page 201). If the belt has broken: (cid:127) the engine may overheat (cooling system

will not function properly)

(cid:127) the battery will not be charged (cid:127) the A/C compressor will not run and (cid:127) power assistance for the steering will be

lost.

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Brake warning light

This light will come on if there is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir (see pages 196). 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 warning”, page 60).

WARNING

(cid:127) Never drive the car when this warning

lights is on. Danger of brake failure! (cid:127) If the level of brake fluid in the reser- voir is below the MIN mark, the car should be towed to a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab workshop.

(cid:127) Have the brake system checked at

once by a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer.

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Parking brake warning light

This light will show when the parking brake is on (see page 165). The parking brake is mechanical and oper- ates on the rear wheels.

WARNING

(cid:127) Always apply the parking brake when

parking, see page 165.

(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.

and

On certain variants can light up to indicate a fault in the 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 196). 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.

Headlight and parking light indicator

This light indicates that the headlights or the parking lights are on.

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Airbag warning light

Indicator, fuel

This light will come on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system.

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

WARNING

NOTE

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.

(cid:127) If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly.

(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 sec- onds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position. It should go out after the engine has started.

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Xenon headlight fault indicator 3333

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 oncoming traffic. Adjust your speed accord- ingly as visibility will be reduced.

NOTE

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

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Indicator, cruise control

Indicator, open door

This light shows when the cruise-control system is active (see page 159).

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

Indicator, high beam

This light shows when the headlights are on high beam (see page 73).

Indicator, rear fog light

This light shows when the rear fog light is on (see page 74). 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.

Indicator, SPORT-mode automatic transmission 3333

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 158. 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.

Automatic transmission 3333, 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 154). Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE

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.

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ESP® system, indicator

The ESP® indicator light is located in the tachometer and will be illuminated when the 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® system 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 163).

ESP® system, OFF-indica- tor

The indicator light goes on when the system is switched off with the ESP® button. IMPORTANT: the system is automatically engaged every time the engine is started (see page 163). 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 163.

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Warning, tire pressure

The lamp illuminates if the tire pressure in one or more tires is too low, see page 234. Below is an example of the message simul- taneously shown on the SID:

Low tire pressure front left. Make a safe stop.

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1 Cars with automatic transmission

Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should come on when the ignition is switched 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) 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, deter- mined 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 enabling you to read the odome- ter and trip meter. Pressing the button a second time will reset the trip meter.

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Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the ABS system. Cars sold in U.S.: The speedometer dis- plays the speed of the car in miles per hour (mph). Cars sold in Canada: The speedometer dis- plays the speed of the car in kilometres per hour (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 61). Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel (see page 68).

Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper- ature 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.

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NOTE

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 220. 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 display 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 cool- ing-system can cause hot coolant and steam to be released. Failure to heed this warning may result in personal injury.

Pressure gauge The turbo gauge indicates the air volume for combustion, which is equivalent to the engine load. Under certain barometric conditions, the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen. If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power because the monitoring system is limiting boost pressure, you should contact a workshop immediately. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab work- shop.

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When the speed of the car exceeds 130 mph (210 km/h) acceleration is limited by a reduction in boost pressure. The turbo gauge will move to the middle field, indicat- ing a drop in engine output and conse- quently a reduction in vehicle speed.

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Selector lever indication 3333
The display below the speedometer indi- cates the position of the selector lever. If manual mode is selected, the current gear is displayed. When the sport function is selected, SPORT is displayed.

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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.

Fuel Ø

Dist.

SID provides the following function: Temp. D.T.E.

Outside temperature Estimated range (distance to empty fuel tank) Average fuel consumption since function last reset Distance to destination/Trip meter

The Saab Information Display (SID) shows CHECK messages and incorporates eight trip-computer functions. Use the i/SET button to browse the func- tions.

Speed Ø Average speed since function

last reset Alarm Alarm function Speed W. Speed warning

Outdoor temperature (Frost warning) Regardless of which function has been selected, except Night Panel Mode, SID will automatically display the outdoor tempera- ture when it is between 26° and 38°F (–3° and +3°C). This also applies if the temperature has moved outside the range of 21° to 43°F (–6° to +6°C) but is again between 26° and 38°F (–3° and +3°C).

SID, buttons and display

WARNING

Remember that roads can be icy even at temperatures of above 38°F (+3°C), especially on bridges and stretches of road that are sheltered from the sun.

Alarm 1 Select Alarm with the i/SET button. 2 Hold i/SET depressed until a chime

sounds. Briefly press the i/SET button if you do not wish to change the alarm time. If you wish to change the alarm time, press End with a brief press on the i/SET button.

or

ON appears to the right of the alarm time to indicate that the alarm will go off at the set time. When the alarm sounds, it can be deacti- vated with CLR.

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Activating speed warning 1 Select Speed W. with the i/SET button. 2 Hold i/SET depressed until a chime

sounds. Briefly press the i/SET button if you do not wish to change speed. If you wish to change speed, press

or

End with a brief press on the i/SET button.

ON appears to the right of the speed if a warning will sound when vehicle speed exceeds the set speed.

Disengaging speed warning 1 Select Speed W. with the i/SETbutton. 2 Briefly press the CLR button.

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Entering values for the functions Dist. 1 Select Dist. using the i/SET button. 2 Hold i/SET depressed until a chime sounds and the selected function is marked.

3 Set the distance using 4 End with a brief press on the i/SET

or

button. The calculated arrival time will then appear next to the distance.

SID calculates arrival time using the set dis- tance and average vehicle speed. The values are updated during the trip. If you take a break, this time is added to the previously calculated arrival time. After the distance to destination has decreased to zero, Dist. will function as a trip meter (see "Using Dist. as a trip meter"). The starting value for the trip meter will be the last distance set for the Dist. function. Example: 100 miles is set for the Dist. func- tion. Once the countdown has reached 0 mile, the Dist. function will act as a trip meter, beginning at 100 miles.

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Using Dist. as a trip meter If no value is programmed in Dist., it func- tions as a trip meter. This is indicated by an arrow to the right in the display. Reset the trip meter by briefly pressing the CLR button.

Calculating the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained: 1 Select Dist. 2 Set the distance. 3 Select Speed Ø. 4 Set the average speed you intend to

drive at.

5 SID switches to Dist. automatically. The calculated arrival time is now displayed to the right.

The Speed Ø function will show actual values once you start driving.

Average fuel consumption, Fuel Ø The average fuel consumption is calculated using the values for fuel consumed and dis- tance driven since last reset. This value is stored in the car’s trip computer even when the engine is switched off. To reset the value, hold CLR depressed until a chime sounds. The text Cleared is displayed.

Resetting values To reset the value, hold CLR depressed until a chime sounds. The text Cleared is displayed. The following functions will be reset simulta- neously: (cid:127) D.T.E. (the value is reset to the distance that can be reached with the amount of remaining fuel)

(cid:127) Fuel Ø (cid:127) Speed Ø (average speed) Values programmed in Dist., Alarm and Speed W. are not reset. See respective function

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CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the display for about 4 seconds while the SID CHECK functions are being performed. When a CHECK message is activated while driving, a chime sounds and the message appears in SID. The number of possible CHECK messages varies depending on the car’s specifications. If more than one CHECK message has been generated, the + symbol will appear to the left of the text on the display. The mes- sages appear in order of priority. If a new fault occurs whilst another message is being displayed, the message relating to the new one will appear for 10 seconds, after which the display will return to the ear- lier one. Briefly press the CLR button to acknowl- edge a message from the display. After acknowledgement, the message is dis- played each time the ignition is re-started until remedied.

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Low tire pressure front left. Make a safe stop. Low tire pressure front right. Make a safe stop. Low tire pressure, rear left. Make a safe stop. Low tire pressure, rear. right. Make a safe stop. Tire pressure system failure. Contact service. Time for service. 1)

234

234

234

234

234

254

1) This message will be displayed approximately 600 miles (1,000 km) before the next scheduled service is due, or when 365 days have elapsed since the last service. The message should be cleared at the time of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). This message can also be deleted by pressing the CLR button for at least eight seconds until a chime sounds. The message can only be deleted when it is shown on the SID. *) 9-5 SportCombi: the high-mounted stop light is not included in the autocheck of lights.

The following messages may be displayed:

Message Use your seatbelts. Front light failure. Rear light failure. Fog light failure. Brake light failure.*) Washer fluid level low. Refill. Coolant level low. Refill. Remote control battery low. Replace battery. Key not accepted. Contact service. Theft protection failure. Contact service. Gearbox too hot. Make a safe stop. Tire pressure low, front left. Check tires. Tire pressure low, front right. Check tires. Tire pressure low, rear left. Check tires. Tire pressure low, rear right. Check tires.

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208
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234

234

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NIGHT PANEL To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be selected. In this mode, the amount of infor- mation displayed is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated. When the NIGHT PANEL button is pressed, only the speedometer will be illuminated, all the other instruments illumination being extinguished and their needles moved to zero. The SID display will be extinguished and the backlighting for switches and other controls will be dimmed. Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with the display of CHECK messages, will operate as nor- mal, except ”Outdoor temperature”, see page 68.

The following conditions will wake up the respective displays in the Night-Panel mode: (cid:127) Setting of the Audio system or, SID (display comes on for ten seconds).

(cid:127) CHECK message generated in the SID. (cid:127) High engine revs cause the rev counter to be illuminated until the engine speed has fallen again.

(cid:127) If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below 4 gallons (15 liters), the fuel gauge will be illuminated.

(cid:127) If the engine temperature rises above

normal, the temperature gauge will be illu- minated.

(cid:127) In cars with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is moved from D to position M or L, the selector indication on the main instrument panel will be illuminated.

To restore the displays and lighting to the normal mode, press the NIGHT PANEL but- ton.

Units and language versions The SID has four sets of units:

IMPERIAL

METRIC US km km/h liters °C 24-hour 12-hour 12-hour 12-hour

GB miles miles mph mph gallon gallon °C °F

miles mph US gal °F

CHECK messages can be displayed in six language options: English, Swedish, German, French, Italian and Spanish. Selecting units and language 1 Switch off the engine. 2 Briefly press i/SETbutton. Repeat this until LANGUAGE/UNITS is displayed.

3 Hold i/SET depressed until a chime sounds. Then select language using or

4 Briefly press the i/SET button. Then

select the units using

or

5 Briefly press the i/SET button.

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Switches

Daytime running lights The parking lights and daytime running lights come on automatically when the igni- tion switch is ON. Note to owners in the U.S.: If you do not want Daytime Running Lights, this feature can be disconnected: switch off the engine and remove fuse No. 35 (see page 218). Note to owners in Canada: Daytime Run- ning Lights must not be disconnected as they are a Canadian Federal legal require- ment.

Parking lights

The parking lights can be switched on regardless of the position of the ignition switch. Do not use parking lights when driv- ing. If the parking lights are on and the driver´s door is opened, a reminder to turn them off will sound. Note: The lighting switch must be in parking light or headlight position (low beam posi- tion only) to operate the fog lights (see page 76).

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Light switches

1 High beam signal 2 High/low beam switching

Headlights

The headlights come on automatically when the ignition is ON and go off when the igni- tion switch is turned to the LOCK position. The parking lights, however, can be on when the ignition switch is in the LOCK posi- tion.

In cold and damp weather, the inside of the headlamp lens may temporarily mist up. This misting does not affect the func- tion or service life of the light fitting. When the lamps are on, the mist will eventually disappear.

High/low beam To switch between high and low beam, pull the control stalk fully towards you (position 2). When the high beam is on, the indicator on the main instrument panel will be illuminated. High beam flasher The headlights come on to high beam when the stalk is pulled to the first spring-loaded position (position 1) and remain on until the stalk is released.

WARNING

In poor visibility, avoid following the tail lights of the vehicle in front of you. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you may be unable to avoid a crash and therefore risk injury to yourself and others.

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Courtesy Headlight Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on low beam for about 30 seconds after the driver’s door has been closed. To activate this function, (cid:127) Switch off the ignition and remove the key (cid:127) Open the driver’s door (cid:127) Pull the high/low beam control stalk

towards the steering wheel like you are flashing the high beam, see page 73. The low beam headlights will now come on immediately after the driver’s door has been closed (within 30 seconds) and will remain on for about 30 seconds.

The length of time for this function can be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer.

Rear fog light

Rear fog light Press the button to switch on the rear fog light, which will only come on if the head- lights are on. The rear fog light will go off automatically 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 is not be mistaken for brake lights. Make sure you are familiar with the appli- cable provincial/state law regarding the use of rear fog lights.

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Turn signal and lane change indicators To switch on the turn signals/lane change indicators, move the stalk up or down. The stalk has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn, and the indicators are can- celled automatically (stalk returns to off position). The stalk also has an intermediate, spring-loaded position that is useful for sig- nalling when changing lanes or passing. The respective indicator lights on the instru- ment panel flash at the same frequency as the direction indicators.

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Turn signal and lane change indicators 1 Right indicators 2 Left indicators

Instrument illumination

Instrument illumination The brightness of the instrument illumina- tion can be varied by means of the dimmer switch adjacent to the headlight switch. (See also Night panel on page 72). In daylight or other equally bright light, the instrument and switch illumination is auto- matically extinguished.

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Front fog lights 3333
The front fog lights can be activated in both low beam headlight and parking light posi- tions. Fog lights should only be used in poor visibility conditions. Make sure you are familiar with the appli- cable provincial/state law regarding the use of fog lights.

Hazard warning lights