Owner's Manual
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... Daytime running lights_____ 71 Instrument illumination ____ 73 Changing bulbs _____ 214 Hazard warning lights_____ 74 Turn signal and lane change indicators _____ 73 High beam flasher _____ 71 Cruise control _____ 171 Wipers and washers_____ 75 Rear-window wiper (9-5 Wagon) _____ 76 Rain sensing wipers (option) 75 Washers _____ 213 Wipers and washers_____ 212 Saab 9-5 Audio System ___ 89 Steering-wheel controls ___ 106 Front fog lights_____ 74 Electric heating, front seats _____...
... Daytime running lights_____ 71 Instrument illumination ____ 73 Changing bulbs _____ 214 Hazard warning lights_____ 74 Turn signal and lane change indicators _____ 73 High beam flasher _____ 71 Cruise control _____ 171 Wipers and washers_____ 75 Rear-window wiper (9-5 Wagon) _____ 76 Rain sensing wipers (option) 75 Washers _____ 213 Wipers and washers_____ 212 Saab 9-5 Audio System ___ 89 Steering-wheel controls ___ 106 Front fog lights_____ 74 Electric heating, front seats _____...
Owner's Manual
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... 246 Driving with a roof rack load_____ Fitting the roof carriers (accessory) Maximum roof load _____ Rearview mirror _____ 185 185 258 126 Hood _____ Engine compartment: washing ___ 198 245 Headlights _____ 71 High/low beam _____ 71 Turn signal and lane change indicators_____ 73 Headlight washers _____ 75 Changing bulbs _____ 214 Headlights _____ 71 Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 219 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 Wagon _____ 221 Changing bulbs _____ 214 Towing a trailer _____ 181 Towing the car _____ 189 Rear towing...
... 246 Driving with a roof rack load_____ Fitting the roof carriers (accessory) Maximum roof load _____ Rearview mirror _____ 185 185 258 126 Hood _____ Engine compartment: washing ___ 198 245 Headlights _____ 71 High/low beam _____ 71 Turn signal and lane change indicators_____ 73 Headlight washers _____ 75 Changing bulbs _____ 214 Headlights _____ 71 Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 219 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 Wagon _____ 221 Changing bulbs _____ 214 Towing a trailer _____ 181 Towing the car _____ 189 Rear towing...
Owner's Manual
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5 Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ Airbag _____ Power steering fluid_____ Steering-wheel controls ___ Sentronic, manual mode ___ 124 33 208 106 167 Interior lighting _____ Sunroof _____ Dome light, front _____ 134 132 223 Rearview mirrors _____ Door mirrors_____ Sun visors _____ 125 125 135 Seats_____ 12 Electric heating, front seats_ 15 Ventilated front seats_____ 15 Safety belts _____ 17 Child safety _____ 23 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 139 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon _____...
5 Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ Airbag _____ Power steering fluid_____ Steering-wheel controls ___ Sentronic, manual mode ___ 124 33 208 106 167 Interior lighting _____ Sunroof _____ Dome light, front _____ 134 132 223 Rearview mirrors _____ Door mirrors_____ Sun visors _____ 125 125 135 Seats_____ 12 Electric heating, front seats_ 15 Ventilated front seats_____ 15 Safety belts _____ 17 Child safety _____ 23 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 139 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon _____...
Owner's Manual
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... cap and prying up . Contact an authorized Saab workshop if a Xenon headlight requires replacement. (Only cars with a protective wrap. Tighten wheel bolts in the event of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be changed (See illustration). 3 Crank jack so that tire clears ground. Jacking Instructions 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of a crash. Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel. 7 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose. 8 Lower car. Cover...
... cap and prying up . Contact an authorized Saab workshop if a Xenon headlight requires replacement. (Only cars with a protective wrap. Tighten wheel bolts in the event of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be changed (See illustration). 3 Crank jack so that tire clears ground. Jacking Instructions 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of a crash. Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel. 7 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose. 8 Lower car. Cover...
Owner's Manual
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... seat passengers. Check that in the belt lock. FASTEN BELTS WARNING Adjustments of the car to wear their safety belts as it is properly locked in certain states it is just as dangerous for all seats. IB409 In addition an audible signal sounds for all car occupants. Child safety, see page 23. In the event of a crash, the rear-seat passengers not wearing a seatbelt will light up until the driver...
... seat passengers. Check that in the belt lock. FASTEN BELTS WARNING Adjustments of the car to wear their safety belts as it is properly locked in certain states it is just as dangerous for all seats. IB409 In addition an audible signal sounds for all car occupants. Child safety, see page 23. In the event of a crash, the rear-seat passengers not wearing a seatbelt will light up until the driver...
Owner's Manual
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... passenger seat WARNING Never secure a rear-facing child seat in the event of the car on impact, and at which are fitted in the front doors, sense the rise in pressure caused by the airbag • The back seat is inflated in a crash. • Never place anything in your lap. 36 Safety WARNING • Children 12 and under can be killed by the door panel...
... passenger seat WARNING Never secure a rear-facing child seat in the event of the car on impact, and at which are fitted in the front doors, sense the rise in pressure caused by the airbag • The back seat is inflated in a crash. • Never place anything in your lap. 36 Safety WARNING • Children 12 and under can be killed by the door panel...
Owner's Manual
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... be brought to the dealer so that the control module can be badly injured or even killed. A child or others could be started. 1 3 2 Key / Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 Opening the trunk (9-5 Sedan) Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 Wagon) Two keys are coded for your car. The mechanical key is dangerous. The key contains a unique electronic code for manual locking and unlocking. NOTE: For this reason, we strongly...
... be brought to the dealer so that the control module can be badly injured or even killed. A child or others could be started. 1 3 2 Key / Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 Opening the trunk (9-5 Sedan) Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 Wagon) Two keys are coded for your car. The mechanical key is dangerous. The key contains a unique electronic code for manual locking and unlocking. NOTE: For this reason, we strongly...
Owner's Manual
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...). The car alarm must now be activated if the driver's door is open , or when children or pets are left inside the rear dome light. Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic immobilizer is fitted inside the car, the sensor can still start to have been left open or if the ignition switch is inserted in the glass sensor, "SERVICE THEFT ALARM" will...
...). The car alarm must now be activated if the driver's door is open , or when children or pets are left inside the rear dome light. Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic immobilizer is fitted inside the car, the sensor can still start to have been left open or if the ignition switch is inserted in the glass sensor, "SERVICE THEFT ALARM" will...
Owner's Manual
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... same time, the ABS system may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the battery will not be inoperative because of brake failure! If it comes on . If the belt has broken, the engine may be charged, the A/C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steering will come on the rear wheels. The parking brake is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer...
... same time, the ABS system may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the battery will not be inoperative because of brake failure! If it comes on . If the belt has broken, the engine may be charged, the A/C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steering will come on the rear wheels. The parking brake is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer...
Owner's Manual
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... road. The rear fog light consists of the headlights is switched off automatically when the engine is reduced. In the WINTER mode, the car pulls away in cars with automatic transmission (see page 170. Indicator, SPORT-mode automatic transmission This light will have your speed accordingly as possible at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. Adjust your car checked as soon as visibility will indicate the door...
... road. The rear fog light consists of the headlights is switched off automatically when the engine is reduced. In the WINTER mode, the car pulls away in cars with automatic transmission (see page 170. Indicator, SPORT-mode automatic transmission This light will have your speed accordingly as possible at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. Adjust your car checked as soon as visibility will indicate the door...
Owner's Manual
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... gear. Switch the ignition off with an automatic transmission, this case the light cannot be taken by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as a system to enable the driver to drive at or maintain a higher rate of the TCS/ESP indicates reduced traction between the tires and the road surface to the accelerator. Have the automatic transmission checked by the driver. In this warning symbol is switched...
... gear. Switch the ignition off with an automatic transmission, this case the light cannot be taken by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as a system to enable the driver to drive at or maintain a higher rate of the TCS/ESP indicates reduced traction between the tires and the road surface to the accelerator. Have the automatic transmission checked by the driver. In this warning symbol is switched...
Owner's Manual
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... LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW FILL COOLANT FLUID REPLACE KEY BATTERY KEY NOT ACCEPTED SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP TIME FOR SERVICE 1) 69 Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be displayed again before the next scheduled service is... 1 This message will be deleted when it is shown on the SID. Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the display for 10 seconds, after which the display...
... LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW FILL COOLANT FLUID REPLACE KEY BATTERY KEY NOT ACCEPTED SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP TIME FOR SERVICE 1) 69 Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be displayed again before the next scheduled service is... 1 This message will be deleted when it is shown on the SID. Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the display for 10 seconds, after which the display...
Owner's Manual
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... controls WARNING In poor visibility, avoid following the tail lights of one light so it will only come on immediately after the driver's door has been closed (within 30 seconds) and will remain on for brake lights. The low beam headlights will go off automatically when the engine is next needed, it should not be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer. The length of rear fog lights...
... controls WARNING In poor visibility, avoid following the tail lights of one light so it will only come on immediately after the driver's door has been closed (within 30 seconds) and will remain on for brake lights. The low beam headlights will go off automatically when the engine is next needed, it should not be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer. The length of rear fog lights...
Owner's Manual
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... starting the engine: - Try another key. Be alert to remove the ignition key. If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" is leaking. Contact an authorized Saab dealer for automatic transmission) to the danger of CO - always open the garage doors before removing the ignition key. Depress the clutch pedal fully. WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before starting producedure. Starting and driving If...
... starting the engine: - Try another key. Be alert to remove the ignition key. If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" is leaking. Contact an authorized Saab dealer for automatic transmission) to the danger of CO - always open the garage doors before removing the ignition key. Depress the clutch pedal fully. WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before starting producedure. Starting and driving If...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2 Start the engine. This air can persist for at very low temperatures, you may affect starting (e.g. Mispositioned floor mats or other obstructions under the clutch pedal may need to run the starter for air to recover. Let the ignition key spring back as soon as follows: Cars with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for up . Drive away as soon as the oil warning light has...
.... 2 Start the engine. This air can persist for at very low temperatures, you may affect starting (e.g. Mispositioned floor mats or other obstructions under the clutch pedal may need to run the starter for air to recover. Let the ignition key spring back as soon as follows: Cars with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for up . Drive away as soon as the oil warning light has...
Owner's Manual
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... motoring. The parking position (P) must only be moved to spare the brakes. The key can be selected when the car is on the car's speed. Wait until reverse gear has engaged (car starts to prevent the car from the engine. The normal drive position (D) is the position for descending steep hills if the car is determined by the throttle (accelerator) position and the speed of the car...
... motoring. The parking position (P) must only be moved to spare the brakes. The key can be selected when the car is on the car's speed. Wait until reverse gear has engaged (car starts to prevent the car from the engine. The normal drive position (D) is the position for descending steep hills if the car is determined by the throttle (accelerator) position and the speed of the car...
Owner's Manual
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... spare fitted. The car´s electrical systems may be sucked into the cabin. 188 Starting and driving Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted WARNING Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) as possible. The tire should be closed and the cabin fan on at idling speed. IB1769 Driving in deep water NOTICE Do not drive in the spare-wheel well but only while driving to 60 psi...
... spare fitted. The car´s electrical systems may be sucked into the cabin. 188 Starting and driving Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted WARNING Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) as possible. The tire should be closed and the cabin fan on at idling speed. IB1769 Driving in deep water NOTICE Do not drive in the spare-wheel well but only while driving to 60 psi...
Owner's Manual
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... maintenance schedule is comprised of your vehicle. • If the vehicle is used for specific components when the car is operated under the following conditions: • Most trips are recommended if your Saab dealer at every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) thereafter (10,000, 20,000, 30,000 miles/16,000 32,000, 48,000 km etc.). Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil...
... maintenance schedule is comprised of your vehicle. • If the vehicle is used for specific components when the car is operated under the following conditions: • Most trips are recommended if your Saab dealer at every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) thereafter (10,000, 20,000, 30,000 miles/16,000 32,000, 48,000 km etc.). Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil...
Owner's Manual
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... the steering wheel _____124 Adjustment, seats _____12 Afterheater, V6-engine cars _____87 Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis and maintenance _____242 Air distribution, ACC _____82 Airbag _____33 Alarm _____48 Alarm functions _____51 Alarm signals _____ 48, 51 Alternator _____211 Alternator drive belt _____ 211, 263 Alternator rating _____263 Anticorrosion treatment _____246 Antidazzle rear-view mirror _____129 Ashtrays _____135 Audio System _____89 Audio System, quick guide _____91 Autochecking of lights on starting ____62 Automatic climate control (ACC) _____77 Automatic transmission...
... the steering wheel _____124 Adjustment, seats _____12 Afterheater, V6-engine cars _____87 Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis and maintenance _____242 Air distribution, ACC _____82 Airbag _____33 Alarm _____48 Alarm functions _____51 Alarm signals _____ 48, 51 Alternator _____211 Alternator drive belt _____ 211, 263 Alternator rating _____263 Anticorrosion treatment _____246 Antidazzle rear-view mirror _____129 Ashtrays _____135 Audio System _____89 Audio System, quick guide _____91 Autochecking of lights on starting ____62 Automatic climate control (ACC) _____77 Automatic transmission...
Owner's Manual
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...fan _____211 Radio _____94 Rain sensor _____75 Rear fog light _____72 Rear seat, 9-5 Sedan, folding _____139 Rear seat, 9-5 Wagon, folding _____142 Rear-seat head restraints _____16 Rear-view mirror, antidazzle _____129 Rearview mirrors _____125 Reclamation _____248 Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission, towing a caravan or trailer _____182 Refuelling _____158 Relay panel _____229 Remote control _____42 Remote-control battery, changing ____45 Remove the key _____152 Reporting safety defects _____256 Reprogramming of systems _____271 N Night Panel _____69 O Oil capacity, engine...
...fan _____211 Radio _____94 Rain sensor _____75 Rear fog light _____72 Rear seat, 9-5 Sedan, folding _____139 Rear seat, 9-5 Wagon, folding _____142 Rear-seat head restraints _____16 Rear-view mirror, antidazzle _____129 Rearview mirrors _____125 Reclamation _____248 Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission, towing a caravan or trailer _____182 Refuelling _____158 Relay panel _____229 Remote control _____42 Remote-control battery, changing ____45 Remove the key _____152 Reporting safety defects _____256 Reprogramming of systems _____271 N Night Panel _____69 O Oil capacity, engine...