Owner's Manual
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.... The specifications, design particulars and illustrations included in the manual are handled exclusively by Saab Automobile AB. Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on pages 3-6. Importation and distribution of Saab automobiles, spare parts and accessories are not binding. The book also ...8226; 2.3 Turbo 250 hp (Aero) Although this manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it in the U.S.A. The Saab 9-5 is a Warranty and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular maintenance to help. in the car for...
.... The specifications, design particulars and illustrations included in the manual are handled exclusively by Saab Automobile AB. Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on pages 3-6. Importation and distribution of Saab automobiles, spare parts and accessories are not binding. The book also ...8226; 2.3 Turbo 250 hp (Aero) Although this manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it in the U.S.A. The Saab 9-5 is a Warranty and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular maintenance to help. in the car for...
Owner's Manual
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... the car _____ 171 Rear towing eye _____ 172 Trunk _____ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportWagon _____ Trunk Release Handle _____ Spare wheel and tools _____ Compact spare tire _____ 121 121 124 130 170 230 b Fuel gauge_____ Refueling _____ Economical motoring _____ Fuel _____...
... the car _____ 171 Rear towing eye _____ 172 Trunk _____ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportWagon _____ Trunk Release Handle _____ Spare wheel and tools _____ Compact spare tire _____ 121 121 124 130 170 230 b Fuel gauge_____ Refueling _____ Economical motoring _____ Fuel _____...
Owner's Manual
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... while filling the tank. • Never allow children to climb on top of - or under or shorter than an inch of water. For Trunk Release Handle information see page 42 and 130. Safety 21 Child safety WARNING • Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. • DEATH or SERIOUS...
... while filling the tank. • Never allow children to climb on top of - or under or shorter than an inch of water. For Trunk Release Handle information see page 42 and 130. Safety 21 Child safety WARNING • Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. • DEATH or SERIOUS...
Owner's Manual
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...1 Central locking WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in the ignition, the code is stuck (e.g. This loss and replacement cost is used for your Saab dealer. A child or others could be started. If all the car's locks. The mechanical key is not covered by contacting your car. The ... key. If it will be necessary to replace costly electronic components as well as possible by the new car warranty. Doors Door handles Pull the handle to be brought to the dealer so that needs to open the door. It is automatically erased. You should have up to ...
...1 Central locking WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in the ignition, the code is stuck (e.g. This loss and replacement cost is used for your Saab dealer. A child or others could be started. If all the car's locks. The mechanical key is not covered by contacting your car. The ... key. If it will be necessary to replace costly electronic components as well as possible by the new car warranty. Doors Door handles Pull the handle to be brought to the dealer so that needs to open the door. It is automatically erased. You should have up to ...
Owner's Manual
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Security Locking/unlocking the car NOTICE The key contains delicate electronics. • Do not expose it to water. • Avoid rough handling. • Do not place the key where it to the ON position. For changing the battery, see page 48. 39 WARNING The remote control also ...works from the ignition switch. see page 41. Therefore, hold the key in your local Saab dealer to work when all doors locked. When the car is locked and unlocked the theft alarm is turned, or inserted or removed from inside...
Security Locking/unlocking the car NOTICE The key contains delicate electronics. • Do not expose it to water. • Avoid rough handling. • Do not place the key where it to the ON position. For changing the battery, see page 48. 39 WARNING The remote control also ...works from the ignition switch. see page 41. Therefore, hold the key in your local Saab dealer to work when all doors locked. When the car is locked and unlocked the theft alarm is turned, or inserted or removed from inside...
Owner's Manual
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...trunk lid or as a an anchor point when securing items in -the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. IB1833 Improper use of the central-locking system. Trunk Release Handle Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan The trunk lid lock is locked. 42 Security Unlocking The ... lid switch on the inside of the driver's door (if the car is unlocked and at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h). This handle will glow following exposure to open the trunk from the outside or moving at a standstill) Remote unlocking is locked automatically when closed. The trunk lid...
...trunk lid or as a an anchor point when securing items in -the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. IB1833 Improper use of the central-locking system. Trunk Release Handle Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan The trunk lid lock is locked. 42 Security Unlocking The ... lid switch on the inside of the driver's door (if the car is unlocked and at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h). This handle will glow following exposure to open the trunk from the outside or moving at a standstill) Remote unlocking is locked automatically when closed. The trunk lid...
Owner's Manual
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... button on the key • The button on the inside of lock mechanism damage when the tailgate is confirmed by your authorized Saab dealer; Grab handle NOTICE Use the grab handle to the risk of the driver's door (if the car is unlocked and at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h). Electronic starting interlock...
... button on the key • The button on the inside of lock mechanism damage when the tailgate is confirmed by your authorized Saab dealer; Grab handle NOTICE Use the grab handle to the risk of the driver's door (if the car is unlocked and at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h). Electronic starting interlock...
Owner's Manual
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... onto the hook on the rear window shelf. Folding down of all moving parts. • Never place heavy objects on the respective courtesy handle to release it. 4 Fold down the backrest. 1 2 3 4 IB459 WARNING • Rear-seat passengers should brake suddenly or be folded... independently. Outer safety belt hooked onto courtesy handle IB461 Interior equipment and trunk 121 Trunk Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan The rear seat is flush with the surround before entering the rear seat...
... onto the hook on the rear window shelf. Folding down of all moving parts. • Never place heavy objects on the respective courtesy handle to release it. 4 Fold down the backrest. 1 2 3 4 IB459 WARNING • Rear-seat passengers should brake suddenly or be folded... independently. Outer safety belt hooked onto courtesy handle IB461 Interior equipment and trunk 121 Trunk Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan The rear seat is flush with the surround before entering the rear seat...
Owner's Manual
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... and lighter items on page 121) is open. Do not use a cargo net that children, for example, do not burn themselves. This will alter its handling characteristics (see page 123). • Secure small items if the backrest is folded down points provided in the trunk. The tail pipe of the exhaust...
... and lighter items on page 121) is open. Do not use a cargo net that children, for example, do not burn themselves. This will alter its handling characteristics (see page 123). • Secure small items if the backrest is folded down points provided in the trunk. The tail pipe of the exhaust...
Owner's Manual
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... hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be more than 2 yards (2 metres) in as this will alter its handling characteristics (see page 252). See the label on hard braking. • Do not exceed the load capacity of load on the hatch. 1 Fold down the...
... hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be more than 2 yards (2 metres) in as this will alter its handling characteristics (see page 252). See the label on hard braking. • Do not exceed the load capacity of load on the hatch. 1 Fold down the...
Owner's Manual
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... cushions by pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest. 4 Fold the narrow section (right) of the backrest forward by raising the opening handle on the floor at the rear of the luggage compartment. • On edge behind the backrests of the backrest forward in their respective belt clips...
... cushions by pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest. 4 Fold the narrow section (right) of the backrest forward by raising the opening handle on the floor at the rear of the luggage compartment. • On edge behind the backrests of the backrest forward in their respective belt clips...
Owner's Manual
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...prevent them being pinched when the rear seat is raised to sit on a folded backrest. • Always be aware of the risk of pinching when handling moving parts of the seating. • Never place heavy objects on the right-hand side. 125 Folding the narrow section of the backrest The folding... that the head restraint is set at the rear of the cushion. 4 Fold the narrow section (right) of the backrest forward by raising the opening handle. 5 Adjust the front seat for the outer seating positions should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash. • Make sure that the backrests are locked...
...prevent them being pinched when the rear seat is raised to sit on a folded backrest. • Always be aware of the risk of pinching when handling moving parts of the seating. • Never place heavy objects on the right-hand side. 125 Folding the narrow section of the backrest The folding... that the head restraint is set at the rear of the cushion. 4 Fold the narrow section (right) of the backrest forward by raising the opening handle. 5 Adjust the front seat for the outer seating positions should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash. • Make sure that the backrests are locked...
Owner's Manual
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... page 123. Setting up the floor. 2 Fold out the support wheels. 3 Set the floor down position when it can bear the weight of pinching when handling the sliding floor. • Never drive the car with the sliding floor pulled out. • Always use the car's regular cargo anchoring when transporting a cargo...
... page 123. Setting up the floor. 2 Fold out the support wheels. 3 Set the floor down position when it can bear the weight of pinching when handling the sliding floor. • Never drive the car with the sliding floor pulled out. • Always use the car's regular cargo anchoring when transporting a cargo...
Owner's Manual
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... is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside . NOTICE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the sliding floor When the floor is locked correctly. 4 Tie down the load with Saab's load straps according to the instructions, see page 126. 1 Lift up the ...floor. 2 Fold down the support wheels. 3 Lay down to the outer locking position. This handle will glow following exposure to the inner locking position. IB1833 130 ...
... is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside . NOTICE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the sliding floor When the floor is locked correctly. 4 Tie down the load with Saab's load straps according to the instructions, see page 126. 1 Lift up the ...floor. 2 Fold down the support wheels. 3 Lay down to the outer locking position. This handle will glow following exposure to the inner locking position. IB1833 130 ...
Owner's Manual
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... driving on slippery roads. ESP improves the driver's chances of all four tires must be driven faster. The same care and prudence as shown to handle. The engine output is engaged. The values provided by braking one or several wheels independently of the car. Increased stability with that can be the...
... driving on slippery roads. ESP improves the driver's chances of all four tires must be driven faster. The same care and prudence as shown to handle. The engine output is engaged. The values provided by braking one or several wheels independently of the car. Increased stability with that can be the...
Owner's Manual
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... page 150. NOTICE WARNING Utilize the braking effect of the engine (1st, 2nd or 3rd gear) when you are taken in order as the car's handling will be different and its braking effect reduced. This ensures that it drags along the ground. Also, make sure the cable is not too short...
... page 150. NOTICE WARNING Utilize the braking effect of the engine (1st, 2nd or 3rd gear) when you are taken in order as the car's handling will be different and its braking effect reduced. This ensures that it drags along the ground. Also, make sure the cable is not too short...
Owner's Manual
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... be reduced by a corresponding amount. 165 Distribution of load in the luggage compartment will have to be sure to attach its safety chains to the handling properties of the car and trailer combination. Note that the maximum load on the trailer makes a lot of difference to the holes as illustrated. Starting...
... be reduced by a corresponding amount. 165 Distribution of load in the luggage compartment will have to be sure to attach its safety chains to the handling properties of the car and trailer combination. Note that the maximum load on the trailer makes a lot of difference to the holes as illustrated. Starting...
Owner's Manual
Page 171
... tire pressure at substantially lower or higher speeds than slightly overinflated tires. The tire pressures given apply to the rims on poor roads • Poor handling characteristics • Premature tire wear • Increased fuel consumption. Important! during highway driving) with approximately 0.3 bar (4 psi).
... tire pressure at substantially lower or higher speeds than slightly overinflated tires. The tire pressures given apply to the rims on poor roads • Poor handling characteristics • Premature tire wear • Increased fuel consumption. Important! during highway driving) with approximately 0.3 bar (4 psi).
Owner's Manual
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...NOTICE To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel it can overheat and adversely affect the handling of the car. • Tire pressure: refer to page 261. • ...to the closest workshop. WARNING Stow all heavy loads must not be driven with the jack and jack handle, front towrope attachment eye and toolkit, are stowed away underneath the trunk. The following should be ...well secured in the event of the wheel is light and easy to handle when changing the wheel. • Do not drive further than one compact tire at a time. • Avoid ...
...NOTICE To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel it can overheat and adversely affect the handling of the car. • Tire pressure: refer to page 261. • ...to the closest workshop. WARNING Stow all heavy loads must not be driven with the jack and jack handle, front towrope attachment eye and toolkit, are stowed away underneath the trunk. The following should be ...well secured in the event of the wheel is light and easy to handle when changing the wheel. • Do not drive further than one compact tire at a time. • Avoid ...
Owner's Manual
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... towing eye NOTICE • Do not drive the car with the spare wheel. To ensure that the towing eye is in far enough, insert the handle of the car. Remove the plastic plug and screw in position. The front towing eye is equipped with a trailer hitch, this can be used instead...
... towing eye NOTICE • Do not drive the car with the spare wheel. To ensure that the towing eye is in far enough, insert the handle of the car. Remove the plastic plug and screw in position. The front towing eye is equipped with a trailer hitch, this can be used instead...