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Saab 2002 9-5 2.3 Turbo Ecopower Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    1 owner’s manual saab 9-5, model year 2002 safety 11 security 37 instruments and controls 49 saab 9-5 audio system 83 onstar - telematics 105 interior equipment and trunk 117 starting and driving 145 car care and technical information 187 maintenance and owner assistance 243 specifications 247 index...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    2 introduction this manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your saab. The saab 9-5 is available with the following engine variants: • 2.3t ecopower. • 2.3 turbo ecopower. • 3.0t v6 ecopower. Although this manual describes the most important differences between model vari- ants,...

  • Page 3: Instrument Panel

    3 instrument panel ib1080 indicator and warning lights ______ 50 speedometer _________________ 57 odometer and trip meter ________ 56 fuel gauge __________________ 57 engine temperature gauge ______ 57 parking lights ____________ 65 high/low beam __________ 65 daytime running lights _____ 65 rear fo...

  • Page 4: Exterior

    4 exterior ib1736 roof-rack load _______________ 176 mounting holes for roof rack ____ 176 maximum loads ______________ 248 rearview mirrors _____________ 123 hood ______________________ 188 engine compartment: washing __ 233 central lock ____________ 38 interior locking buttons ____ 40 child safety...

  • Page 5: Interior

    5 interior ib581 internal rearview mirror ________ 123 door mirrors _________________ 123 sun visors___________________ 128 safety belts _____________ 12 airbag (srs) ___________ 28 child seats _____________ 19 child safety lock catch ____ 41 safety belt care ________ 232 glove compartment _____ 129...

  • Page 6: Engine Compartment

    6 engine compartment, 4-cyl engine ib1737 engine: description ___________ 192 engine oil level: checking ______ 193 engine oil: changing __________ 194 engine oil specification ________ 251 brakes and braking ___________ 165 abs brakes _________________ 165 brake system ________________ 197 brake fl...

  • Page 7: Engine Compartment

    7 engine compartment, 3.0t v6 ib1738 warning labels ___________ 8 v.I.N. Number __________ 257 engine number _________ 257 gearbox number ________ 257 color code _____________ 257 ignition system _________ 146 drive belts _____________ 201 spark plugs ____________ 253 catalytic converter ______ 150 ...

  • Page 8: Warning Labels

    8 battery • no sparks, flames or smoking. • shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury. • sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns. • flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast. • do not tip battery. Do not open battery. Keep out of reach of children brake flu...

  • Page 9

    9 ib336 door mirrors do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors door mirrors do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors contact an authorized saab workshop if a xenon headlight requires replacement. (only cars with xenon headlights.) coolant: never open when engine hot! Long lo...

  • Page 10

    10 ib336 (this label only used in some countries) jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains. Car must be level and the jack must be placed on a firm and level ground. Never crawl under the car when it is jacked up. Jacking instructions 1 set parking brake and shift trans...

  • Page 11: Safety

    11 safety safety safety belts......................... 12 head restraint..................... 18 child safety......................... 19 airbag (supplemental restraint system "srs"). 28 ib1740

  • Page 12: Safety Belts

    12 safety safety belts three-point inertia-reel safety belts are pro- vided for all seats. Research has established that it is danger- ous for rear seat passengers not to wear their safety belts. Bear in mind that in certain states it is a legal requirement for all occupants of the car to wear a saf...

  • Page 13

    13 safety safety belt pretensioners the belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners, which are acti- vated in the event of a severe frontal or rear-end crash, provided that the safety belts are being worn. They serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by ten- sioning the...

  • Page 14

    14 safety • 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. Front safety belts fasten the belt by pulling the bel...

  • Page 15

    15 safety belt height adjustment the front safety belts and the outside belts in the rear (9-5 sedan) are equipped with automatic height adjustment. After fastening the belt, grasp it at chest height, pull it out and, without letting go, allow the slack to be taken up by the reel. Make sure that the...

  • Page 16

    16 safety safety belt, rear seat three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear seat passengers. Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap care- fully and inserting the tongue in the lock. Check that it is securely fastened. Then grip the diagonal part of the strap near the lock and pull th...

  • Page 17

    17 safety warning safety belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap portion of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. Safety belts should be adju...

  • Page 18: Head Restraint

    18 safety head restraint the front seats in the saab 9-5 are equipped with saab active head restraints (sahrs). These reduce the risk of whiplash injury if the car is hit from behind. In the event of a rear-end crash, the body is forced back against the backrest. This, in turn, causes the mechanism ...

  • Page 19: Child Safety

    19 safety child safety car safety tips protect your children from getting trapped in the trunk of a car for trunk release handle info see page 42 and 141. Warning • never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. • children must always be suitably restrained in the car. All child restraints and boo...

  • Page 20

    20 safety the same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is given to adults. Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints. Children travel most safely when properly restrained, but restraints must be suitable for the size of the child. Always follow the child seat/booster cushion...

  • Page 21

    21 safety latch installation to facilitate the proper fitting of new spe- cially-designed child restraints rigid lower anchorages (isofix) have been installed to the vehicle that shall be used with the top tether anchorages in the two outboard rear seating positions. There is an additional top tethe...

  • Page 22

    22 safety for the top tether, only use the strap sup- plied with the child restraint. Always follow the installation instructions supplied with the child restraint. The availability of latch child restraints may be limited. When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions suppl...

  • Page 23

    23 safety child tether anchorages for forward facing child car seats child restraints with a tether strap must be anchored according to canadian and usa laws. If you have any questions regarding child tether anchorages please contact your saab dealer. 9-5 sedan: 1 open the cover that is right behind...

  • Page 24

    24 safety 9-5 wagon: 1 fold the backrest of the rear seat for- ward, see page 132. 2 fold the anchor that is right behind the child restraint to its upright position. 3 place the child restraint in the rear seat. 4 raise the head restraint to its upper position and then route the tether under the he...

  • Page 25

    25 safety lockable belt tongue in fitting a child seat that is intended to be secured in position by the lap portion of the safety belt, make use of the locking function of the buckle. Locking the lap portion of the belt lessens the risk that the seat will work loose while the car is in motion. The ...

  • Page 26

    26 safety installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt child restraint that are approved for rear- ward facing installation in the rear seat can be positioned in any of the three rear places. If you intend to install another make of child restraint make sure that it is possible to ...

  • Page 27

    27 safety integrated booster seat (accessory) the integrated booster seat in the back is intended for children weighing 33-80 lbs. (15-36 kg) and between 38 and 54 inches (97 and 137 cm) tall. When seated in the integrated booster seat, the child must wear the standard three-point safety belt. Whate...

  • Page 28

    28 safety warning • use only the vehicle’s lap and shoul- der belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. • the seat must not be modified or changed in any way. • never leave a child unattended. • the car’s regular head restraint must always be turned 180° back to its orig- inal posi...

  • Page 29: Airbag (Supplemental

    29 safety airbag (supplemental restraint system "srs") the supplementary restraint system (srs) comprises an airbag in the steering wheel, a front passenger airbag and side airbags in the front seats. The system supplements the protection provided by the safety belts to further enhance the safety of...

  • Page 30

    30 safety • never rest your hands or forearms on the steering-wheel center padding. • if the air bag warning light remains on after the car has been started or comes on while you are driving, have the car checked immediately by an authorized saab dealer. The warning light could signify that the airb...

  • Page 31

    31 safety ib1742 5 1 4 2 6 3 2 6 7 7 5 srs (airbag) system with belt pretensioners 1 electronic control module and sensor 2 belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) 3 steering wheel with integral airbag 4 passenger airbag 5 side-airbag sensor 6 side airbag 7 front sensors ib1743 accessories ...

  • Page 32

    32 safety front passenger seat the airbags are interconnected and have a common warning light. The passenger airbag module is housed in the fascia above the glove compartment and is marked ”srs airbag”. Both airbags will be inflated in the event of a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash...

  • Page 33

    33 safety impact condition. The side airbag trigger will be commanded based on the characteris- tics of this pressure rise. Warning • this car is equipped with side airbags and no extra interior trim should be fit- ted. Failure to observe this warning could result in the side airbags not inflating a...

  • Page 34

    34 safety air bag warning light srs servicing the srs 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 • if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it m...

  • Page 35

    35 safety frequently asked questions on func- tion 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 cras...

  • Page 36

    36 safety 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...

  • Page 37: Security

    37 security security doors................................... 38 central locking ................... 38 car alarm ............................ 43 ib446.

  • Page 38: Doors

    38 security 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 key / remote control the key unit consists of a mechanical key with integrated remote control. The mechanical key is used for ma...

  • Page 39

    39 security to check the number of keys that are pro- grammed for the car; see page 47. 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 44. Reprogramming lock...

  • Page 40

    40 security 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 lid/tailgate cannot be opened now from inside using the switch on the driver’s door. Unlocking by key (2) turn the key counterclockwise once: the d...

  • Page 41

    41 security 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 p...

  • Page 42

    42 security 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. Tailgate, 9-5 wagon the tailgate is not unlocked when the other ...

  • Page 43: Car Alarm

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

  • Page 44

    44 security 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, on the other hand, one of the other doors or the trunk or hood is open or opened and not closed again during the 10-seconds delay period, it will be ex...

  • Page 45

    45 security alarm signals when the car alarm is armed, it will be trig- gered if any door, or the trunk lid or hood, is opened or if a window is broken. 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...

  • Page 46

    46 security overview of functions alarm signals may differ between model variants for different coun- tries. Some of the car-alarm functions can be reprogrammed – con- sult your saab dealer for further details (see page 259). Locking/ activation hazard warning lights flash once and the horn chirps o...

  • Page 47

    47 security overview of led signals and sid messages some signals may differ between model variants for different countries. Status led signal activation (during 10-second delay). Comes on for 10 seconds. Alarm activated (after delay). Flashes once every other second. Deactivation. Comes on for 2 se...

  • Page 48

    48 security canada only: 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 o...

  • Page 49: Instruments And

    49 instruments and controls instruments and controls indicator and warning lights ................................. 50 instruments ........................ 56 trip computer sid.............. 59 switches ............................. 65 automatic climate control (acc) ...................................

  • Page 50: Indicator And Warning

    50 instruments and controls 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 56). Warning, oil pressure (engine oil)...

  • Page 51

    51 instruments and controls warning, charging this light will come on together with if the battery is discharging. If it comes on while you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine. Check the alternator drive belt (see page 201). If the belt has broken, the engine may ...

  • Page 52

    52 instruments and controls anti-lock brake warning this light will come on if a fault has occurred in the abs system. On certain variants and as well as can light up to indicate a fault in the electronic brake force distribution system (distribution of the brake pressure between the front and rear ...

  • Page 53

    53 instruments and controls check message indicator this light indicates that there is a message in the sid. A chime will also sound (see page 63). Central warning light this light will come on and a chime will sound if a fault has been detected in any system that is critical to safety. Any of the f...

  • Page 54

    54 instruments and controls indicator, cruise control this light shows when the cruise-control system is active (see page 164). Indicator, high beam this light shows when the headlights are on high beam (see page 65). Indicator, rear fog light this light shows when the rear fog light is on (see page...

  • Page 55

    55 instruments and controls automatic transmission, fault indicator on a car with an automatic transmission, this warning symbol is illuminated if a fault has been detected in the transmission. Switch the ignition off and on again to check if the fault persists. Even if the fault persists, it is sti...

  • Page 56: Instruments

    56 instruments and controls 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 f...

  • Page 57

    57 instruments and controls speedometer (u.S. Speedometer shown) the speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the abs system. If the night panel mode has been selected, the scale will be illuminated up to 87 mph (140 km/h). The remainder of the scale will be illuminated if the speed of...

  • Page 58

    58 instruments and controls check fuse 15 (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 ...

  • Page 59: Trip Computer Sid

    59 instruments and controls selector lever indication (automatic transmission) the position of the selector lever is indi- cated on the main instrument panel. Trip computer sid (saab information display (sid) the sid displays check messages and has eight trip-computer functions (saab car computer, s...

  • Page 60

    60 instruments and controls 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...

  • Page 61

    61 instruments and controls turning the alarm and speed warning on or off 1 select the alarm or speed-warning function. 2 press set to turn on the function. Press clear to turn off the function. When either function is on, alarm/spd w respectively will be visible on the display. An asterisk * will b...

  • Page 62

    62 instruments and controls to calculate the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained 1 select dist using the button. 2 set the distance to be covered. 3 press to select spd Ø. 4 set the average speed you intend to drive. 5 press set to display the estimated arrival time. At the begin...

  • Page 63

    63 instruments and controls check messages when the engine is started, checking will appear on the display for about four sec- onds, while the sid checks are being per- formed. When a check message is generated while the car is being driven, a chime will sound, info displ will illuminate on the main...

  • Page 64

    64 instruments and controls the following conditions will wake up the respective displays in the night-panel mode: • setting of the audio system, sid or acc (display comes on for ten seconds). • check message generated in the sid. • high engine revs cause the rev counter to be illuminated until the ...

  • Page 65: Switches

    65 instruments and controls 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 ...

  • Page 66

    66 instruments and controls 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, • switch off the ignition and remove the key • open the driver’s door • pull the high/low beam ...

  • Page 67

    67 instruments and controls 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 63). In daylight or other equally bright light, the instrument and switch illumination is au...

  • Page 68

    68 instruments and controls front fog lights the front fog lights can be activated in both dimmed 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 ligh...

  • Page 69

    69 instruments and controls interior lighting the interior lighting consists of one dome light in the front and one in the back, a map-reading light in the front, two reading lights in the back, floor courtesy lights in the front (in some model variants) and door courtesy lights on all doors. The co...

  • Page 70: Wipers and Washers

    70 instruments and controls wipers and washers there are three intermittent wiper positions. Moving the control stalk to the spring-loaded position between 0 and 2 will produce a single sweep of the wipers. The wipers are designed for optimal clean- ing at all driving speeds. At higher speeds, it ma...

  • Page 71

    71 instruments and controls sensitivity is selected, the wipers make one sweep of the windshield for reference. The rain sensor has a daylight and a night time mode. The sensor measures the amount of available light and automatically selects the appropriate mode. The sensor is more sensitive at nigh...

  • Page 72: Automatic Climate

    72 instruments and controls automatic climate control (acc) the acc system automatically works to maintain the desired temperature inside the car. The system will achieve the desired temper- ature in the quickest possible way. Note that selecting a higher or lower temperature than that desired will ...

  • Page 73

    73 instruments and controls the system has five sensors: • outdoor temperature sensor. • interior temperature sensor. • sun sensor (mounted on top of the fascia). • two blended-air temperature sensors (mounted inside the front floor vents). Caution if anything is placed over the sun sensor, the acc ...

  • Page 74

    74 instruments and controls temperature control the cabin is divided into two temperature zones: • the driver’s zone. • the passenger zone (front and rear seats). The desired temperature can be set between 58 and 82°f (15 and 27°c). In addition, there are also hi and lo settings (see below). The hi ...

  • Page 75

    75 instruments and controls functions pressing auto will cancel all manual settings. If a manual function is selected it will be locked in but other functions will be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is always maintained automatically. Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and r...

  • Page 76

    76 instruments and controls the rear-window and door-mirror heating is controlled manually. Switch off the heating as soon as the rear window is clear, to avoid imposing a heavy load on the bat- tery longer than necessary. Note, however, that the heating will go off automatically after 2-10 minutes ...

  • Page 77

    77 instruments and controls air distribution press once: defrosting of all windows will take place (air flow to rear side windows shut off) with: • the fan running at high speed. • air being distributed to the defroster vents. • normal temperature control will operate. • recirculation will be off. •...

  • Page 78

    78 instruments and controls starting in cold weather to start with, the system will automatically select the defroster set- ting, maximum heat and low fan speed. As the engine warms up, air will also be distributed through the floor vents and the fan speed will be increased. As the temperature insid...

  • Page 79

    79 instruments and controls programming ii it is also possible to customize the acc system, e.G. To adapt to driving and weather conditions. Function operation in auto mode after programming ii standard operation in auto mode the a/c compressor will not activate unless the outdoor temperature is abo...

  • Page 80

    80 instruments and controls to program a function or to cancel a programmed function, press and hold in the relevant button until the corresponding symbol has flashed four times on the display and a chime has sounded. Make sure the ignition is on. Example: to have the acc system switch the heating f...

  • Page 81

    81 instruments and controls condensation when the a/c system is running, the intake air is dehumidified, and the resultant con- densation is drained off through two outlets underneath the floor of the car, in the vicinity of the front doors. It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen drip...

  • Page 82: Afterheater, V6-Engine

    82 instruments and controls afterheater, v6-engine cars the afterheater enables a comfortable tem- perature to be maintained inside the car even after the engine has been switched off. The heater can be activated up to 10 min- utes after the engine has stopped, although the coolant temperature must ...

  • Page 83: Saab 9-5 Audio

    83 saab 9-5 audio system saab 9-5 audio system quick guide to the saab 9-5 audio system ........... 85 sound controls................. 87 radio ................................. 88 cassette player ................ 90 cd player .......................... 93 cd changer....................... 95 progra...

  • Page 84

    84 saab 9-5 audio system to get the best out of your saab 9-5 audio system, we recommend that you read through this entire section. The saab 9-5 audio system is available in two versions: premium on the 9-5 linear and prestige on the 9-5 arc and 9-5 aero (prestige system is also available as an opti...

  • Page 85: Quick Guide To The

    85 saab 9-5 audio system quick guide to the saab 9-5 audio system radio (see page 88) on to switch the system on, press the volume but- ton. The last settings used will be activated. If the audio system is switched on when the igni- tion key is not in the switch, the system will auto- matically be s...

  • Page 86

    86 saab 9-5 audio system cassette player. See page 90 cd player. See page 93 cd changer (accessory/option). See page 95 press once: selects cassette player when other source active. When tape playing: dolby b/c on/off. Switch to playback other side of tape. Eject. Press once: music search (next trac...

  • Page 87: Sound Controls

    87 saab 9-5 audio system sound controls on/off the audio system will come on: • when the volume control is pressed. • when the ignition is switched on, if the audio system was on when the ignition key was last removed. The audio system will be switched off: • when the volume control is pressed. • wh...

  • Page 88: Radio

    88 saab 9-5 audio system radio press the radio button to switch to the radio when another source is active. Preset station buttons (1) press once (release within a second) to select a preset station, e.G. The small figure on the far right of the dis- play is the number of the preset button selected....

  • Page 89

    89 saab 9-5 audio system press and hold in the as/search button for more than a second to initiate a search for the six strongest stations. Each time the system finds and stores a sta- tion, the number on the far right of the dis- play will change. If the system cannot find six stations with good re...

  • Page 90: Cassette Player

    90 saab 9-5 audio system cassette player before playing a tape, make sure that the label is secure and that the cassette is not warped, otherwise the cassette can become jammed in the deck. The cassette player automatically senses whether the tape is normal or metal (type i or type ii). Tape (1) tur...

  • Page 91

    91 saab 9-5 audio system music search forward/reverse (5) to search forward for a track, press and release quickly (within half a second). The following will now appear on the dis- play: to perform a backward search, press instead. A forward search will continue until a gap of at least 4 seconds is ...

  • Page 92

    92 saab 9-5 audio system type ii (metal) tapes the cassette has an automatic tape-type selector. Cleaning-due indicator after 30 hours’ playing time, the following message will appear on the display: the message will be displayed for ten seconds each time the cassette player is selected. A cleaning ...

  • Page 93: Cd Player

    93 saab 9-5 audio system cd player to select the cd mode, load a cd into the deck or, if one is already loaded, press the cd/rdm button. Insert the cd, label-side up, and allow the mechanism to load it automatically. Play- back of the first track will start and the follow- ing message will appear on...

  • Page 94

    94 saab 9-5 audio system fast track search press (mid-segment) once to switch between the cd-play and cd-track modes. The cd-play and cd-track modes change the function of and . The selected mode will also be active the next time the system is switched on. Choose the mode that you find most conve- n...

  • Page 95: Cd Changer

    95 saab 9-5 audio system cd changer (accessory) important! Always keep the sliding cover closed to keep dust out of the cd changer, so that it will continue to provide satisfactory service for a long time. To load the cd changer (which is installed in the luggage compartment and can accommodate six ...

  • Page 96

    96 saab 9-5 audio system if the magazine in the cd changer is empty, the following will appear on the display: if the cd changer is activated right after a magazine has been loaded, the following will appear on the display: the cd number will change as each cd is played. After a magazine has been lo...

  • Page 97

    97 saab 9-5 audio system if for some reason the cd selected by the preset button cannot be played, playback of the current cd will continue. Track search (2) press or repeatedly to move to preceding or following tracks. Pressing once will restart playback from the beginning of the current track. Thu...

  • Page 98

    98 saab 9-5 audio system scan scanning the current cd: to start the scan function, which enables you to hear a sample of each track on the disc, press and hold (mid-seg- ment). The display shows that scan is in progress and which track is currently being sampled. For instance, if you started scan wh...

  • Page 99: Programmable

    99 saab 9-5 audio system programmable functions volume-preset mode to select the volume-preset mode, press and hold the band button at the same time as you switch the audio system on. Use the button to select the desired function. The following volume settings can be preselected: • start vol - maxim...

  • Page 100: Steering-Wheel Controls

    100 saab 9-5 audio system steering-wheel controls to facilitate use of the audio system and to promote safer driving, most of the functions can be operated using the integral remote controls on the steering wheel. Control functions: next: radio mode: preselect buttons 1 ⇒ 2 ⇒ ... ⇒ 6 ⇒ 1 ⇒ ... Tape ...

  • Page 101: Technical Data

    101 saab 9-5 audio system technical data • these specifications comply with the new ihf standard • since the policy at saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to alter specifications and design without prior notice. • dolby noise reduction is produced under licence from dolby labor...

  • Page 102

    102 saab 9-5 audio system antennas the audio system has three antennas incorporated in the rear window; two for fm diversity and one for am. The car has a factory-fitted roof antenna for a mobile phone/onstar. Roof loads may negatively affect telecommunication. Multipath propagation multipath propag...

  • Page 103: Fault Codes

    103 saab 9-5 audio system adjusting the frequency steps north america/europe if the car is taken from north america to europe, the radio’s frequency steps can be adjusted. • press and hold (mid-segment) and switch the radio on at the same time. The preset stations will be cancelled and replaced by d...

  • Page 104

    104 saab 9-5 audio system (this page has been left blank).

  • Page 105: Onstar - Telematics

    105 onstar - telematics onstar - telematics using onstar................... 106 onstar is easy............................ 106 onstar services button .............. 106 emergency button ...................... 107 white dot button ......................... 107 system status light .......................

  • Page 106: Using Onstar

    106 onstar - telematics your new vehicle comes equipped with advanced telematics hardware and one full year of onstar premium service. Saab telematics is a sophisticated in-vehicle system allowing convergence of wireless communications, gps (global positioning system) satellites and advanced vehicle...

  • Page 107

    107 onstar - telematics system status light solid green — indicates the onstar system in the vehicle is powered on and ready to make calls or receive calls from the onstar center. Blinking green — the light blinks green to indicate a call is being connected or in progress. If you notice this light b...

  • Page 108: The Onstar Center

    108 onstar - telematics the onstar center connecting to the onstar center in addition to using the 3-button system found in your saab, there are two other ways to connect to the onstar center. Toll-free call to take advantage of your onstar services from outside your saab, you can call onstar toll-f...

  • Page 109: The Onstar Premium

    109 onstar - telematics roadside assistance** there’s nothing worse than being stranded on the road with car trouble. No matter what the problem is (flat tire, out of gas, or engine trouble), just call onstar. They will contact the help you need to get you quickly back on the road. Stolen vehicle tr...

  • Page 110: Additional Services

    110 onstar - telematics concierge services from the simple to the extraordinary, onstar concierge is always ready to help. Whether it’s tickets to that ”hard-to-get” play, or even complete planning of your next vacation, onstar concierge can make all the arrangements you need — at home or on the roa...

  • Page 111

    111 onstar - telematics voice commands personal calling is made available through your voice commands to the system. This allows you to verbally control all of the phone functions. Your onstar wireless phone system has been programmed to respond to a wide vari- ety of voices and accents. You should ...

  • Page 112

    112 onstar - telematics storing/deleting numbers in memory (nametags) storing a number your onstar system can store up to 20 numbers (up to 32 digits each) in memory that can be dialed by simply repeating the ”nametag.” to store a number: deleting a number from memory to delete a nametag: setting to...

  • Page 113

    113 onstar - telematics contact onstar you will need your onstar personal identi- fication number (pin) to authorize the charge to your credit card on file. If you are not in your saab, you may call an onstar advisor at 1-888-4-onstar (1-888-466-7827) to request unit replenish- ment. Security/lockin...

  • Page 114: Virtual Advisor

    114 onstar - telematics virtual advisor once you have activated personal calling, you can enjoy your time in your saab even more with the onstar virtual advisor. This service allows you to listen to your favorite news and information topics, such as weather reports, stock quotes and sports scores. Y...

  • Page 115: Onstar Subscriber

    115 onstar - telematics news headlines the onstar virtual advisor will provide cur- rent headlines for many different catego- ries, including: • international news headlines • national news headlines • technology headlines • business headlines • sports headlines • entertainment headlines e-mail read...

  • Page 116: Additional Information

    116 onstar - telematics onstar operation: onstar uses existing emergency service providers and cellular and satellite technol- ogies. Onstar requires cellular service to be available and operating for features to func- tion properly. Personal calling: existing onstar service agreement required. Addi...

  • Page 117: Interior Equipment

    117 interior equipment and trunk interior equipment and trunk seats ................................ 118 steering wheel adjustment ..................... 122 rearview mirrors............. 123 electric windows............. 125 sunroof ............................ 126 sun visors...........................

  • Page 118: Seats

    118 interior equipment and trunk seats both front seats are electrically operated. On certain models the driver´s seat is equipped with a memory function. To facilitate getting into the car, both seats can be adjusted when either of the front doors is open. For safety reasons, if the door is closed,...

  • Page 119

    119 interior equipment and trunk legroom adjustment to adjust the legroom, push the lower con- trol forward or back. Backrest rake angle to adjust the backrest, move the upper con- trol forward or back. Lumbar support turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjust- ment of the lumbar support. Warning th...

  • Page 120

    120 interior equipment and trunk programmable driver’s seat (certain models only) in certain models the driver´s seat is equipped with a programmable memory function. This function also includes the door mirrors. Adjust the seat and door mirrors. To save the settings, press and hold the m button and...

  • Page 121

    121 interior equipment and trunk ventilated front seats (standard on 9-5 v6 arc model) ventilated front seats, that enhance seating comfort in hot weather, are available only on 9-5 v6 arc models. Ventilated seats are equipped with two fans that extract the moist air from between the seat and the bo...

  • Page 122: Steering Wheel

    122 interior equipment and trunk steering wheel adjustment fore-and-aft and tilt adjustment of the steer- ing wheel is possible. Pull down the lever fully until you hear a click. Move the steering wheel to the desired position and then raise the lever. The lever should lock with a click. Make sure t...

  • Page 123: Rearview Mirrors

    123 interior equipment and trunk rearview mirrors the rear-view mirror has day/night positions that can be selected by means of a knob beneath the mirror. Adjust the mirror in day position. Door mirrors the passenger side door mirror is of the wide-angle ‘‘aspheric” type. The adjusting switch is on ...

  • Page 124

    124 interior equipment and trunk cars equipped with a programmable driver’s seat also have the ability to angle the passenger’s mirror down when revers- ing, e.G. For a better view of the curb. After selecting reverse, press the tiny button adjacent to the doormirror switch to tilt the mirror. The m...

  • Page 125: Electric Windows

    125 interior equipment and trunk electric windows the electric motors of the front windows are equipped with overload protection (inte- grated thermal protection). This protection operates when the windows are wound down automatically (switch pressed fully down). To open: front windows: press the fr...

  • Page 126: Sunroof

    126 interior equipment and trunk child safety: rear windows (on/off) the window switches on the rear doors can be rendered inoperative by the on/off switch in the panel on the center console. When the switch is on, the rear side win- dows can be operated by the switch on each rear door. The switch’s...

  • Page 127

    127 interior equipment and trunk to open: • slide the control towards the rear to open the sunroof to the comfort position. To open it fully, slide the control back a second time. Press the control to stop it earlier. To close: • slide the control forwards until the sun- roof is closed. Ventilation ...

  • Page 128: Sun Visors

    128 interior equipment and trunk sun visors the car is equipped with double sun visors. One section of the visor can be indepen- dently pivoted to the side window. A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the sun visors. The vanity mirrors are illumi- nated when the cover is raised. Ashtrays (acce...

  • Page 129: Glove Compartment

    129 interior equipment and trunk cigarette lighters (accessory) (certain markets only) the car is provided with cigarette lighters next to the front ashtray and in the rear end of the center console. The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as power point, e.G. For a mobile phone. The ignition ...

  • Page 130

    130 interior equipment and trunk ib436 ib437 ib439 ib440 ib441 ib438 on the back of the front seats center armrest for rear seat at bottom of door pillars adjacent to front-seat backrests on leading edge of front seats console between front seats in the doors.

  • Page 131: Cup Holders

    131 interior equipment and trunk cup holders cup holders are provided in the instrument panel fascia, in the center console compart- ment between the front seats, and in the rear-seat armrest. To access the cup holder in the instrument panel, press the symbol and release. To access the cup holder in...

  • Page 132: Trunk

    132 interior equipment and trunk trunk folding the rear seat, 9-5 sedan the rear seat is split and the two sections can be folded indepen- dently. Folding down of the rear seat is easier if the front seats are not all the way back, and the rear head restraints are folded down. 1 raise the rear seat ...

  • Page 133

    133 interior equipment and trunk warning • place heavy items closest to the backrest and stow smaller and lighter items on top. • secure heavy and bulky items using the four tie down points provided in the trunk. This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or...

  • Page 134

    134 interior equipment and trunk trunk pass-through hatch a trunk pass-through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. Items should not weigh more than 33 lbs. (15 kg) nor be more than 2 yards (2 metres) in length. See the label on t...

  • Page 135

    135 interior equipment and trunk folding the rear seat, 9-5 wagon both the narrow and wide sections of the rear seat can be folded separately. Folding is facilitated if the front seats are not located too far back. The wide section cannot be folded separately if a cargo net is mounted on the rear of...

  • Page 136

    136 interior equipment and trunk folding the narrow section of the backrest the folding is facilitated if the front seat is not too far back. 1 make sure that the head restraint is in the down position. For height adjustment refer to page 18. 2 put the safety belt in the belt clip near the backrest....

  • Page 137

    137 interior equipment and trunk load anchoring driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open, see page 179. Warning • put heavy loads as low down and as far forward as possible in the luggage compartment, i.E. Against the back of the rear seat. • never stack cargo so high that any part of the cargo lies...

  • Page 138

    138 interior equipment and trunk on the floor of the luggage compartment there are two longitudinal aluminium rails (cargotracks™) where special cargo bolts can be mounted. The protective strip on the cargotracks™ is removed by lifting its back edge and pulling it straight upwards. Replace the strip...

  • Page 139

    139 interior equipment and trunk cargo net (accessory) the pull-out cargo net’s storage cassette is mounted on the rear of the backrest. 1 remove the covers near the two rear fixing points in the roof. Carefully bend in the lower edge of the cover with a screw- driver. 2 pull the cargo net out direc...

  • Page 140

    140 interior equipment and trunk sliding floor (accessory) the function of the sliding floor is to facilitate loading and unloading. Securing loads, see page 134. When the car is parked and the floor is pulled out, it can bear the weight of two people (maximum 440 lbs./200 kg). The maximum load that...

  • Page 141

    141 interior equipment and trunk loading/unloading 1 lift the handle and pull out the sliding floor to the outer locking position. Make sure that the floor is locked correctly. 2 put on the cargo, but make sure that it does not cover the handle. 3 lift the handle and push in the floor to the inner l...

  • Page 142: Spare Wheel And Tools

    142 interior equipment and trunk spare wheel and tools the spare wheel, together with the jack and jack handle, front towrope attachment eye and toolkit, are stowed away underneath the trunk. There is also room for a spare bulb wallet (accessory). Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire...

  • Page 143: Fuel Filler Flap

    143 interior equipment and trunk fuel filler flap the fuel filler flap is opened by means of a button on the driver’s door. The flap is spring-loaded, so it opens slightly automat- ically when released. Refueling, see page 152. Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency if the fuel filler flap fai...

  • Page 144

    144 interior equipment and trunk (this page has been left blank).

  • Page 145: Starting and Driving

    145 starting and driving starting and driving b 1754 ignition switch ................. 146 starting the engine .......... 147 important considerations for driving ....................... 149 refueling .......................... 152 engine break-in period ... 155 gear changing ................. 156 c...

  • Page 146: Ignition Switch

    146 starting and driving ignition switch the combined ignition switch and gear-lever lock is located in the center con- sole between the front seats. The ignition key can only be removed when reverse is engaged (automatic transmission: selector in ”p” position). The key fits all the locks on the car...

  • Page 147: Starting The Engine

    147 starting and driving if the car does not start if the text ”key not accepted” is shown on the sid, after a failed start attempt, the cause could be a fault in the transmitter in the key, or in the receiver in the ignition lock. The following should be done: • turn the key back to the lock positi...

  • Page 148

    148 starting and driving it is possible for air to enter the lubricating system in conjunction with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for some time. This air can cause the hydraulic cam followers to emit a ticking noise, which can persist for up to 15 minutes after start- in...

  • Page 149: Important

    149 starting and driving limp-home mode the car’s engine-management system includes a diagnostic function that checks numerous internal functions after the engine has been shut off. If a fault is detected in the throttle system, the engine-management system puts the throt- tle system into the limp-h...

  • Page 150

    150 starting and driving aon 93. One of the advantages of the system is that it enables the engine to be run safely on lower-grade fuel, although not lower than aon 87. • the maximum boost pressure is adjusted automatically to the knocking or pinging tendency of the engine. Occasional, short-lived k...

  • Page 151: Fuel Filler Flap

    151 starting and driving battery. However, as soon as you have started the engine, it is important that it runs on all cylinders. If it is misfiring, allow it to idle for up to five minutes to give it time to settle and run smoothly. If, after this time, the engine still fails to run properly, turn ...

  • Page 152: Refueling

    152 starting and driving refueling only fuel from well-known oil companies should be used. All saab gasoline engines can be driven on fuel of grade aon 87-93. For optimum performance we recommend: • aon 90 for 4-cylinder engines • aon 93 for 3.0t v6 and 2.3t aero, (see page 250). If fuel containing ...

  • Page 153

    153 starting and driving opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency, see page 143. Recommended fuel: the engine in your saab 9-5 is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline that has an octane rating of 87 or higher. Octane rating is determined according to the formula: where mon is the motor octan...

  • Page 154

    154 starting and driving fuel (gasoline engine) use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the american automobile manufacturers association (aama) and endorsed by the canadian motor vehicle manufacturer...

  • Page 155: Engine Break-In Period

    155 starting and driving canada only be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’s bad enough, it can damage your engine. If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, your engine n...

  • Page 156: Gear Changing

    156 starting and driving gear changing manual transmission to start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed. The gear positions are marked on the gear lever. Before reverse (r) can be engaged, you must lift the ring underneath the gear-lever knob. To change gear, fully depress the clutch...

  • Page 157

    157 starting and driving automatic transmission the electronic control module for the auto- matic transmission receives information on engine torque and road speed, and also controls the hydraulic pressure in the trans- mission to ensure that gear changing is as smooth as possible. The position of t...

  • Page 158

    158 starting and driving the detent button on the selector lever has to be pressed before the selector can be moved between certain positions. Three modes for the automatic transmis- sion can be selected: normal, sport and winter. The normal mode, which provides the best fuel economy, is the default...

  • Page 159

    159 starting and driving park brake shift lock the transmission has a security function known as park brake shift lock. To move the gear selector out of the p position, the brake pedal must be depressed at the same time as the gear selector catch (detente) is pressed in. Shift lock override 1 apply ...

  • Page 160

    160 starting and driving overheated transmission fluid if the automatic-transmission fluid should overheat, the following message will appear on the sid: ”transmission overheating”. If this happens, stop the car and wait for the mes- sage to be extinguished. Continue driving in a locked gear that pr...

  • Page 161

    161 starting and driving selector positions p to shift out of the p position you must depress the brake pedal and the ignition must be on. The parking position (p) must only be selected when the car is at a complete standstill. The selector lever is locked and the transmission is mechanically immobi...

  • Page 162

    162 starting and driving if the gear selector lever is moved from position d to l, a change-down to 4th gear will occur at about 110 mph (180 km/h). It will then change-down to 3rd gear at 80 mph (130 km/h), to 2nd gear at 45 mph (75 km/h) and 1st at 20 mph (35 km/h). Manual gear-changing is not rec...

  • Page 163

    163 starting and driving sport and winter modes to select sport mode, press the ”s” button on the selector lever when the selector lever is in position n, d, 4, 3 or l. In this mode, gear changes will take place at higher engine speeds than in normal mode, in other words, the transmission will chang...

  • Page 164: Cruise Control

    164 starting and driving cruise control for safety reasons (brake system func- tion) the brakes must be applied once, when the engine has started, before the cruise control system can be activated. The system is operated by means of the controls on the stalk switch: • on/off (switch on/off). • resum...

  • Page 165: Braking

    165 starting and driving braking to avoid the brakes becoming overheated, (e.G. When negotiating long descents with a drop of several hundred feet), select a low gear to use the braking effect of the engine. If the car has automatic transmission, move the selector lever to position 1 or 2. When driv...

  • Page 166

    166 starting and driving the abs system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel or on snow or ice but, because the wheels cannot lock up, some steering control is retained. When the abs system is working, i.E. Mod- ulation of the brake pressure is in progress, the brake pedal will pulsa...

  • Page 167: Traction Control System

    167 starting and driving traction control system how the system works the traction control system (tcs) is designed to prevent wheelspin. This enables the car to achieve the best possible grip and, hence, maximum tractive effort, together with greater stability. The tcs system uses information from ...

  • Page 168: Electronic Stability

    168 starting and driving turning the tcs off the tcs is switched on automatically when the engine is started. The system can be switched off manually by the tcs button, whereupon on the main instrument panel will come on. The tcs system cannot be switched off if the car is travelling faster than 35 ...

  • Page 169

    169 starting and driving esp indicator light the indicator light in the rev counter comes on for a short period of time when the esp system is operative. Operation of the esp indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and the road, and that extra care should be taken by the driver. Turning esp off...

  • Page 170: Economical Motoring

    170 starting and driving economical motoring factors affecting fuel consumption fuel consumption is greatly affected by the general driving conditions, the way in which the car is driven and at what speeds, the weather, the state of the road, the condition of the car, etc. Breaking-in fuel consumpti...

  • Page 171: Driving In Cold Weather

    171 starting and driving • driving in a low gear results in higher fuel consumption than in a high gear because of the higher engine speed for a given road speed. Always change up to a higher gear as soon as traffic conditions allow and use the highest gear as much as pos- sible. • check the air pre...

  • Page 172

    172 starting and driving • check the anti-freeze in the engine cool- ant, see page 196. The car´s trip computer will warn you when there is a risk of slippery conditions. For fur- ther information on this function, see page 60. The car is equipped with tires designed to provide optimum grip on both ...

  • Page 173: Driving In Hot Weather

    173 starting and driving driving in hot weather • always check the coolant level before starting a journey. The level should be just below the max mark. • at the end of a journey, if the engine has worked hard, allow it to idle for two or three minutes before switching it off. If the needle on the t...

  • Page 174

    174 starting and driving trailer weight maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients, with a view to comfort and drivability for manual and automatic cars, are shown on the drawing. Make sure you are familiar with the law regarding speed limits for towing, maxi- mum trailer weights, t...

  • Page 175

    175 starting and driving use normal mode when driving with a trailer or trailer on hilly roads. The adaptive gear change pattern function will prevent the transmission from overheating. Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instru- ment panel. The following ...

  • Page 176: Driving With A Roof Rack

    176 starting and driving driving with a roof rack load the maximum permissible roof load is 220 lbs. (100 kg). Note that the roof load is included in the car’s maximum permissible load (see page 248). Strong, sturdy roof carriers designed spe- cially for the car are available from your saab dealer. ...

  • Page 177

    177 starting and driving fitting the roof carriers (accessory) 9-5 wagon 1 clean the car’s roof rails. 2 check the markings on the cross mem- bers to see which is the front and which is the rear roof carrier. 3 place the cross members on the roof rails, on their respective sides of the center suppor...

  • Page 178: Driving With A Load

    178 starting and driving driving with a load the driving characteristics of the car are affected by the way it is loaded. • place heavy loads as far forward and as low as possible in the trunk. • secure the load to the tie downs, see page 134. • the load should be such that the car´s total weight or...

  • Page 179: Driving Considerations

    179 starting and driving driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted the following should be observed when the compact spare wheel (t115/70 r16) is fitted: the compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the wheel. Do not drive further than necessary with the com- pact sp...

  • Page 180: Towing The Car

    180 starting and driving towing the car transporting the car front towing eye the front towing eye is stored with the spare wheel. The attachment point (tapped hole) for the towing eye is midway along the engine sub- frame at the front of the car. Remove the plastic plug and screw in the towing eye ...

  • Page 181

    181 starting and driving rear towing eye the car has a permanently mounted towing eye at the back. If the car is equipped with a trailer hitch, this can be used instead of the towing eye. Considerations when towing the car with manual transmission gear lever in neutral and parking lights on. Drive c...

  • Page 182: Jump Starting

    182 starting and driving jump starting if your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your saab. Follow the steps below to do it safely. To jump start your vehicle: 1 check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground sys...

  • Page 183

    183 starting and driving 5 check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock and also the vehicles could be damaged. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) ...

  • Page 184: Saab Parking

    184 starting and driving saab parking assistance (option) the parking aid system facilitates parking and reversing. There are four sensors in the rear bumper that detect objects up to 6 feet (1.8 metres) behind the car. The system uses four sensors in the rear bumper. These emit ultrasound signals t...

  • Page 185: Parking Brake

    185 starting and driving pressing a sid button briefly will not disen- gage the system, the display will simply show the previously selected function. Ice, snow and dirt can affect the sensitivity of the sensors. In such cases a continuous tone will sound warning the driver that the system cannot me...

  • Page 186

    186 starting and driving parking on a hill when parking on a steep hill, turn the front wheels so that they will be blocked by the curb if the car should move. Long-term parking if the car is not going to be used for some time, e.G. 3–4 months, the following steps are recommended: • run the engine t...

  • Page 187: Car Care And

    187 car care and technical information car care and technical information 7 72 hood release handle ....... 188 engine compartment, 4-cyl. Engine ................... 189 engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t v6)................. 190 emission control systems 191 engine............................... 192 en...

  • Page 188: Hood Release Handle

    188 car care and technical information hood release handle the hood release handle is located under- neath the instrument panel. To open the hood: 1 pull the release handle. 2 the front of the hood will now spring up, providing access to the secondary safety catch. 3 push the catch upwards, lifting ...

  • Page 189

    189 car care and technical information engine compartment, 4-cyl. Engine 10 9 6 7 8 1 2 4 3 5 ib1773 engine compartment, 4-cyl. Engine 1 engine-oil dipstick/filler cap 2 reservoir, brake/clutch fluid 3 fuse box 4 expansion tank, coolant 5 washer-fluid filler cap 6 battery 7 dipstick, automatic trans...

  • Page 190

    190 car care and technical information engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t v6) 9 9 2 1 4 5 7 6 10 8 3 ib1774 engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t v6) 1 engine-oil dipstick 2 engine-oil filler cap 3 reservoir, brake/clutch fluid 4 fuse box 5 expansion tank, coolant 6 washer-fluid filler cap 7 battery 8 dips...

  • Page 191: Emission Control

    191 car care and technical information engine families saab cars imported into the united states and canada meet all applicable emission control standards. The engine family and appropriate tune-up specifications are iden- tified on a label affixed to the left front inner fender. These engine famili...

  • Page 192: Engine

    192 car care and technical information orvr (onboard refueling vapor recovery) hydrocarbon vapors formed when refueling will be recovered by the car and not released into the atmosphere. The hydro- carbons are absorbed in a evaporative emission canister. When the engine is sub- sequently started, th...

  • Page 193: Engine Oil

    193 car care and technical information engine oil checking the oil level check the engine-oil level regularly. This should be done after the engine has been run to normal temperature and then allowed to cool for 2–5 minutes, with the car stand- ing on level ground. Remove the dipstick and wipe it cl...

  • Page 194

    194 car care and technical information oil changing the engine oil must be changed in accor- dance with the service program, see page 244. Oil volume and grade, see page 251. Oil changing should be carried out on a warm engine. 1 unscrew the drain plug in the bottom of the sump and leave the oil to ...

  • Page 195: Transmission Fluid

    195 car care and technical information transmission fluid manual transmission check and top up the fluid in accordance with the service program. If original fluid cannot can be obtained for topping up (see page 254), automatic trans- mission fluid dextron iii (synthetic fluid) can be used. If so, th...

  • Page 196: Coolant

    196 car care and technical information coolant the expansion tank is transparent to facili- tate checking of the coolant level. When the engine is cold, the coolant must not lie over the kalt/cold mark on the expansion tank. If the message ”fill coolant fluid” is displayed on the sid, check the leve...

  • Page 197: Brake and Clutch Fluid

    197 car care and technical information brake and clutch fluid checking the fluid level the combined brake and clutch-fluid reser- voir is transparent to facilitate checking of the fluid level. The level should be between the max and min marks. Top up, as necessary, with dot 4 fluid. Do not use dot 5...

  • Page 198: Power Steering Fluid

    198 car care and technical information power steering fluid check the level of the power steering fluid in the reservoir regularly, in accordance with the service program. The wheels should point forward during the check. Clean around the cap before it is unscrewed. Clean the dipstick. Screw in the ...

  • Page 199: Battery

    199 car care and technical information battery the battery is provided with a cover to protect it from radiated heat. If the battery is exposed to high temperatures, its life will be shortened. To remove the cover, release the two clips along its long sides. The cover fits the standard battery insta...

  • Page 200

    200 car care and technical information charging/replacing the battery connect the positive lead to the positive (+) battery terminal (red), and the negative lead to a good ground point, e.G. The lifting lug at the front of the engine. To remove the battery, always disconnect the negative (black) lea...

  • Page 201: Drive Belts

    201 car care and technical information drive belts the alternator is situated on the right-hand side of the engine, adjacent to the bulkhead. It is driven via a poly-v-belt from the crank- shaft pulley. The poly-v-belt also drives the water pump, the a/c compressor and the steering servo pump. The b...

  • Page 202: Wipers and Washers

    202 car care and technical information wipers and washers check and clean all wiper blades regularly. If poor wiper performance is experienced, clean the windshield with a quality glass cleaner. This is particularly important if the car has been through an automatic car wash, as these sometimes leav...

  • Page 203

    203 car care and technical information washers the washer-fluid reservoir holds 6.4 quarts (6 liters). When "washer fluid level low" comes up on the sid, the reservoir is down to about 1 quart (1 liter) of fluid. Add at least 50% of washer- fluid to water to pre- vent freezing and for effective clea...

  • Page 204: Changing Bulbs

    204 car care and technical information changing bulbs check that the new bulb is working when finished. Some bulbs are of the ”long-life” type. Make sure the same type is fitted when changing one of these. Headlight aiming, see page 239. Xenon headlight (certain models only) xenon headlights produce...

  • Page 205

    205 car care and technical information headlight bulb for high beam on cars equipped with xenon lamps the halogen lamps are used only for high beam flasher. 1 unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit. To improve accessibility to the right-hand headlight, hold aside the induction air hose. To...

  • Page 206

    206 car care and technical information headlight bulb for low beam (halogen) 1 unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit. To improve accessibility to the right-hand headlight, hold aside the induction air hose. To improve accessibility to the left-hand headlight, remove the battery cover. Rel...

  • Page 207

    207 car care and technical information parking-light bulb (cars with halo- gen low beam) the parking-light bulb is adjacent to the bulb for low beam. 1 unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit. 2 withdraw the bulb holder. 3 change the bulb. Parking-light bulb (cars with xenon low beam) the p...

  • Page 208

    208 car care and technical information front turn signal bulbs to change the bulb, the complete lamp unit has to be removed. 1 depress the catch, accessed from the engine bay. 2 carefully pull out the lamp unit. 3 the bulb holder has a bayonet fitting. Grip the holder and twist it counterclock- wise...

  • Page 209

    209 car care and technical information rear light cluster, 9-5 sedan the bulbs for the lamps in the rear light clus- ter are accessed from the luggage compart- ment. 1 lower the flap (secured with catches). 2 squeeze the two plastic lugs and remove the bulb holder. 3 the bulb has a bayonet fitting. ...

  • Page 210

    210 car care and technical information 2 the bulb has a bayonet fitting. Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise. 3 change the bulb. Refitting the trim 1 reset the studs by pushing back the center buttons so that they protrude by 0.2 inch (5 mm). 2 insert the studs through the trim and tail-...

  • Page 211

    211 car care and technical information reassembly: 1 place the two ”hinges” in the recess in the tailgate. 2 then push the ”hinges” into the recess and close the cover. 3 turn the lock a quarter turn. Rear lights clusters, 9-5 wagon 1 open the tailgate. 2 remove the cover by turning the two catches ...

  • Page 212

    212 car care and technical information reassembly: 1 align the fastener with the hole in the body. 2 press the lamp unit home into the body until you hear a click. 3 fit the screws and cover. Loading lighting, 9-5 wagon 1 pull down the glass cover at the outer edge. 2 bend one of the contacts so tha...

  • Page 213

    213 car care and technical information side direction indicators 1 slide the lamp fitting forward and pull out the back. 2 remove the bulb. 3 change the bulb. On refitting, make sure that the spring in the lamp fitting engages the edge of the open- ing in the body panel. Courtesy lights (doors and f...

  • Page 214

    214 car care and technical information dome light, rear 1 remove the entire overhead panel: ease out the trailing end first, and then both front edges. 2 fit the new bulb. Glove-compartment illumination 1 insert a small screwdriver in the slot in the end of the lamp fitting and ease it out to gain a...

  • Page 215

    215 car care and technical information bulb table a special kit containing spare bulbs and fuses is available as an accessory from your saab dealer. A storage space for this is pro- vided adjacent to the toolkit and jack, under the panel in the luggage compartment. # cap wattage 1 h7 55 headlight 2 ...

  • Page 216: Fuses

    216 car care and technical information fuses the fuses are housed in two fuse panels: one at the end of the instrument panel on the driver’s side, and one under the hood. To check if a fuse has blown, first remove it from the panel (see below). If the filament is broken, the fuse has blown. A specia...

  • Page 217

    217 car care and technical information maxi fuses the maxi fuses are housed in the fuse box under the hood. These fuses can be checked in the same way as the other fuses. The maxi fuses are designed to protect the car’s electrical system from being dam- aged. Each maxi fuse protects a number of elec...

  • Page 218

    218 car care and technical information fuse panel in instrument panel # amp function a 30 trailer lights b 10 automatic transmission c 7,5 electric door mirrors; dice 1 15 brake lights 2 15 reversing lights 3 10 parking lights, left 4 10 parking lights, right 5 7,5 dice / twice 6 30 electric windows...

  • Page 219

    219 car care and technical information relay panel under instrument panel relay panel under instrument panel (cont.) 28 7,5 airbag (srs) 29 7,5 abs/tcs/esp 30 7,5 starter motor 31 7,5 cruise control; water valve; fog lights, front 32 15 ventilated front seats 33 7,5 direction-indicator switch 34 30 ...

  • Page 220

    220 car care and technical information fuse box under hood fuses relays # amp function 1 40 radiator fan, high speed 2 60 abs/tcs/esp 3 – – 4 7,5 load angle sensor (cars with xenon headlights) 5 15 heater 6 10 a/c; car alarm siren 7 15 bulb test 8 – – 9 – – 10 15 high beam headlight, left 11 15 low ...

  • Page 221

    221 car care and technical information 12 horn 13 extra lights (accessory) 14 high beam headlight 15 low beam headlight 16 – 17 windshield wipers ib1798 location of wallet for spare bulbs and fuses (accessory).

  • Page 222: Wheels

    222 car care and technical information wheels alternative wheels and tires if you wish to fit other tires or wheels than those supplied with the car, consult your saab dealer first as to the possibilities avail- able. Wheels/tires combinations that are not approved by saab can negatively affect the ...

  • Page 223

    223 car care and technical information rotating tires because the car has front-wheel drive, the front tires tend to wear faster than the rear ones. New tires should always be fitted in pairs, so that tires on the same axle have the same amount of tread. The wheels should be marked, l (left) and r (...

  • Page 224

    224 car care and technical information uniform tire quality grading (us) quality grades can be found where applica- ble on the tire sidewall between tread shoul- der and maximum section width. For exam- ple: treadwear 200 traction aa temperature a treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative ratin...

  • Page 225

    225 car care and technical information temperature the temperature grades are a (the highest), b, and c, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dis- sipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained hig...

  • Page 226: Compact Spare Wheel

    226 car care and technical information compact spare wheel the compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the tire. Its use is only permitted when a standard tire has sus- tained a puncture. The maximum life of the tire is only 2000 miles (3,500 km). Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) with ...

  • Page 227

    227 car care and technical information changing a wheel warning • the car jack is designed solely for use in changing a wheel or fitting snow chains. It must not be used to support the car during repair work or servicing. • never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack. • special care mus...

  • Page 228

    228 car care and technical information to jack up the car, apply the jack to one of the special jacking points under the sills. Position for jack ib1838 ib1553 positioning the jack ib1554 jack location, between spare wheel and sill ib1704 the collapsible jack handle is stowed in a cloth bag by the s...

  • Page 229

    229 car care and technical information if a floor jack is used, it can be applied to the standard jacking points used by the dealer. A floor jack can lift both front wheels or both rear wheels off the ground simultaneously. A jack stand must then be applied under- neath the front of the engine subfr...

  • Page 230: Flat Spotting

    230 car care and technical information flat spotting all tires get hot, especially on long journeys or when the car is driven hard. After the car has been parked with hot tires and the tires have cooled down, a flat spot can appear in the tire, where it is in contact with the ground. The same can oc...

  • Page 231: Air Conditioning

    231 car care and technical information air conditioning (acc) fault diagnosis if a fault occurs in the a/c system, there are a number of checks you can perform your- self. If the fault persists, however, have the system checked by an authorized saab dealer. Important! When the a/c system is running,...

  • Page 232: Safety Belts

    232 car care and technical information safety belts regularly check the function of the safety belts as follows: • hold the diagonal strap and pull it sharply. The safety belt should lock and it should not be possible to withdraw it further. Check the anchorage points in the floor. They must not hav...

  • Page 233: Washing The Car

    233 car care and technical information washing the car the bodywork must be washed frequently. When the car is new, the body should be washed by hand using plain cold water and a clean, soft brush, or in a brushless car- wash that uses mild detergent. Automatic car washes with brushes should be avoi...

  • Page 234: Touching Up The Paint

    234 car care and technical information touching up the paint damaged paintwork should be treated as soon as it is discovered: the longer it is left, the greater the risk of corrosion. The anti-perforation warranty does not cover corrosion resulting from untreated defects. Paintwork damage sustained ...

  • Page 235: Anti-Corrosion

    235 car care and technical information two-coat enamel as the name implies, two-coat enamel is applied in two operations. The first coat, the base color, contains the pigment, metal flakes and binder. The second coat consists of a clear enamel, which provides the final gloss for the paintwork and pr...

  • Page 236

    236 car care and technical information what causes rust? Steel body panels of automobiles are sub- ject to rusting whenever air and moisture manage to penetrate the protective finish, and body panels may rust through if the pro- cess is unchecked. Rusting can occur wher- ever water is trapped or whe...

  • Page 237: For Long Trips

    237 car care and technical information 4 inspect the undercoating and touch up if necessary. Pay particular atten- tion to the fenders and wheel housings, which are exposed to abrasion by flying gravel, etc. If the composition has worn or flaked off, the steel must be thor- oughly cleaned and dried ...

  • Page 238

    238 car care and technical information 1 a-pillar trim: pp, pp/epdm 2 windshield trim: pp, pp/epdm 3 seals: epdm 4 c-pillar trim: abs 5 rear light cluster: pmma 6 rear bumper, cellular core: expanded pp; sheathing: pp/epdm 7 side-window casing: pp/epdm 8 fuel tank: pe 9 side trim: pvc 10 a-pillar up...

  • Page 239: Headlight Aiming

    239 car care and technical information headlight aiming the vehicle has a visual optical headlight aiming system equipped with vertical aiming device. The aim has been preset at the factory and should normally not need further adjustments. If your headlights are damaged in a crash, the headlight aim...

  • Page 240

    240 car care and technical information if you find that the headlight needs adjust- ment follow these steps: 1 open the hood and locate the vertical aiming device. 2 locate the marker on the lens. 3 measure the distance from the ground to the aim marker on each lens. Subtract 2 inches if the vehicle...

  • Page 241

    241 car care and technical information 5 turn on the low beam headlights and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent (although not directly on the lens) in front of the headlight not being aimed. This should allow the beam cut-off of the headlight being aimed to be seen on the flat surface. 6 turn ...

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  • Page 243: Maintenance and

    243 maintenance and owner assistance maintenance and owner assistance maintenance schedule..... 244 owner assistance ............ 245 reporting safety defects (u.S.A.) ............................ 246 reporting safety defects to the canadian government .................... 246 ib1941.

  • Page 244: Maintenance Schedule

    244 maintenance and owner assistance maintenance schedule the maintenance schedule prescribes a service program to the purchaser/operator of a saab that is reasonable and necessary to ensure the proper emission control sys- tems function, safety and reliability of the saab automobile in normal use. ...

  • Page 245: Owner Assistance

    245 maintenance and owner assistance service record retention service instruction coupons and record stubs are provided in the saab warranties and service record booklet which accom- panies this owner’s manual. The coupons are arranged in the order that normal ser- vice should be performed. The edge...

  • Page 246: Reporting Safety

    246 maintenance and owner assistance change of address notification (u.S. And canada) two change of address cards are provided at the end of the warranties 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...

  • Page 247: Specifications

    247 specifications specifications general.............................. 248 engine ............................... 250 fuel.................................... 250 engine oil.......................... 251 engine variants ................ 252 electrical system.............. 253 drive belts..............

  • Page 248

    248 specifications general overall length, including bumpers: 9-5 sedan _______________________ 190.0 in (4827 mm) 9-5 wagon ______________________ 190.1 in (4828 mm) overall width, including door mirrors ____ 80.4 in (2042 mm) maximum height: 9-5 sedan _______________________ 58.1 in (1475 mm) 9-5 ...

  • Page 249

    249 specifications trailer: luggage compartment volume (sae): 9-5 sedan_______________________ 15.9 cu.Ft. (450 litres) 9-5 wagon, rear seat upright ________ 31.4 cu. Ft. (890 litres) 9-5 wagon, rear seat folded _________ 73.0 cu. Ft. (2067 litres) maximum permissible luggage-compart- ment load: at ...

  • Page 250

    250 specifications engine fuel 4-cylinder ________________________ four cylinders, twin overhead cam- shafts, 16 valves and two balancer shafts. 3.0t v6 ___________________________ v-6 engine, double overhead cam- shafts on each cyl- inder bank, 24 valves cylinder bores ___________________ 3.54 in (...

  • Page 251

    251 specifications engine oil oil recommendation: we recommend the use of oils that are available from your saab dealer, for regular oil changes. These oils fulfill the most stringent requirements set by api and acea classifications. Basic recommendations for saab engines: sae 5w-30 or 0w-30, 5w-40....

  • Page 252

    252 specifications engine variants viscosity: the viscosity of oil is classified according to the sae standard. Nowadays, multigrade oils are always used in cars. The proper- ties of these oils facilitate starting the car in cold weather but mean that the oil is also viscous enough to coat al moving...

  • Page 253

    253 specifications electrical system drive belts voltage __________________________ 12 v battery capacity ___________________ 70 ah starter motor ______________________ 1.4 kw alternator rating 4-cylinder _______________________ 140 a/14 v 3,0t v6 _________________________ 130 a/14 v firing order: 4...

  • Page 254

    254 specifications manual gearbox automatic transmission type ____________________________ all-synchromesh 5-speed with final drive and differen- tial oil ______________________________ saab synthetic manual gearbox oil oil capacity _______________________ 1.9 qts (1.8 litres) oil volume (on changin...

  • Page 255

    255 specifications suspension steering brake system spring type, front and rear ___________ coil springs maximum deflection of springs: front __________________________ 7.09 in (180 mm) rear ___________________________ 7.87 in (200 mm) dampers, front and rear _____________ gas-filled dampers steerin...

  • Page 256

    256 specifications wheels and tires wheel size _______________________ 6.5 x 16 or 7 x 17 2.3 turbo aero _____________________ use only 6.5 x 16 or 7 x 17 only contact an authorized saab dealer if you wish to fit other wheels than those fitted as standard. Tire size (summer tires): 6.5 x 16 wheels _...

  • Page 257

    257 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 modification identity plate. 2 v.I.N. Number, inside windshield. 3 certification label. 4 gearbox number. 5 engine number. 6 tire pressures and color co...

  • Page 258

    258 specifications 1 region ___________ y = northern europe 2 country __________ s = sweden 3 manufacturer _____ 3 = saab automobile ab 4 product line ______ e = 9-5 5 model series ______ b = 9-5 linear with driver’s and passenger-side airbags d = 9-5 arc with driver’s and passenger-side airbags h =...

  • Page 259

    259 specifications several of the systems in your saab car can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed. Consult an authorized saab dealer for fur- ther information. Car alarm/central locking system: • the ...

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    260 specifications (this page has been left blank).

  • Page 261: Index

    261 index index a a/c system, fault diagnosis ________231 a/c system, maintenance _________231 abs brakes ____________________165 acc __________________________72 acc functions ___________________75 acc, automatic climate control ______72 acc, calibration _________________80 acc, condensation ______...

  • Page 262

    262 index door handles ____________________38 door mirrors ___________________123 doors, locks & luggage compartment _37 drive belt ______________________253 drive belt, alternator _____________201 drive belts, length _______________253 driver’s seat, programmable _______120 driving in hot weather _...

  • Page 263

    263 index light switches ___________________65 luggage-compartment lighting ______69 m main instrument panel _____________50 main/dipped beam _______________65 maintenance schedule ___________244 manual gearbox, technical data ____254 maxi fuses _____________________217 milometer ___________________...

  • Page 264

    264 index spare wheel ___________________226 spare wheel and tools ___________142 spark plugs ____________________253 speed rating ___________________222 speedometer _______________ 56 , 57 starting in cold weather, acc _______78 starting in hot weather, acc _______78 steering wheel adjustment _____...

  • Page 265: Notes

    265 notes notes.

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