Saab 2001 9-5 2.3 Turbo Ecopower, Owner'S Manual

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145 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 154.
Opening the fuel filler
flap in an emergency
If the fuel filler flap fails to open after the
button on the driver’s door has been
pressed, it can be opened manually from
inside the trunk.
9-5 Sedan:
Start by checking fuse 25 (see page 217).
A thin cable on the right-hand side in the
trunk is connected to the catch for the filler
flap. To open the flap, pull the yellow plastic
arrow on the end of the cable.
9-5 Wagon:
Start by checking fuse 25 (see page 217).
On the right-hand side of the luggage com-
partment, in the storage locker, is a thin wire
that is tied to the locking arm of the filler flap.
To open the flap pull the yellow plastic arrow
attached to the end of the wire.
IB1231
To open filler flap in an emergency,
9-5 Wagon
IB467
To open fuel filler flap in an emergency
9-5 Sedan
IB466
Button for releasing filler flap