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Safety

What should I do if the AIR-BAG warning 
light comes on? 

If the warning light is on, it means that a fault 
has been detected in the system. The 
airbag cannot be relied on to operate as 
intended and it might even be activated 
erroneously. You should therefore take the 
car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as 
possible.

Summary of Contents for 2001 9-5 2.3 Turbo Ecopower

Page 1: ...Audio System 81 OnStar Telematics 107 Interior equipment and trunk 119 Starting and driving 147 Car care and technical information 187 Maintenance and owner assistance 241 Specifications 249 Index 26...

Page 2: ...ction of the manual and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book Supplied with the car is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regu...

Page 3: ...ts ___________ 66 Ashtrays ___________________ 130 Cigarette lighter ______________ 130 Trip computer Saab Information Display SID __ 57 Night panel __________________ 61 Clock _______________________...

Page 4: ...omical motoring __________ 170 Tire pressure ___________ back cover Wheel and tire specifications ____ 257 Brakes and braking ___________ 167 Winter driving ________________ 172 Wheels and tires _____...

Page 5: ..._____________ 157 Driving in hot weather _________ 173 Driving in winter ______________ 172 Parking ____________________ 185 Steering wheel adjustment 124 Airbag SRS ____________ 26 Power steering ___...

Page 6: ...capacity _ 252 Power steering __________ 199 Steering fluid grade _____ 199 Wiper washer control stalk _ 68 Washer fluid topping up __ 204 Washer jets ___________ 204 Jump starting ________________ 1...

Page 7: ...ke system ________________ 198 Brake fluid __________________ 257 Brake pads __________________ 257 Jump starting ________________ 183 Battery _____________________ 199 Battery charge _______________...

Page 8: ...orrect pro cedures The A C system complies with SAE J639 Refrigerant 875 g of R134a Refrigeration oil 145 cc of PAG ND 8 oil or Saab 4319752 SK 20 oil Warning labels IB1081 WL35 Do not loosen or remov...

Page 9: ...the front Sit as far back as possible from the air bag ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTAINTS 50 10 111 IB1195 CANADA USA USA CANADA Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirro...

Page 10: ...6 Raise car so that tire clears ground Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel 7 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose 8 Lower car Tighten wheel bolts in crosswise or...

Page 11: ...11 Safety Safety Safety belts 12 Head restraint 18 Child safety 19 Airbag Supplemental Restraint System SRS 26 IB1706...

Page 12: ...t be worn at all times by all car occupants Child safety see page 19 Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock see page 20 The A pillar area area beside the wind shield and the...

Page 13: ...estmorethan necessary as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in the more upright position Only one person per safety belt For most of the time a safety belt is worn the retract...

Page 14: ...ighten the lap belt part Then grip the belt at the shoulder pull it out and without letting go allow the slack to be taken up by the reel Make sure that the belt is well in on the shoulder Because the...

Page 15: ...elt 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 belt is well in on the shoulder Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant...

Page 16: ...ie as far in on the shoulder as possible To release the belt press the red button on the belt lock See page 231 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc WARNING Make sure that the belt does not...

Page 17: ...with polishes oils and chemicals and particularly battery acid Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed contaminated or damage...

Page 18: ...traint can be raised or lowered and is adjustable in various positions Raising grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it straight up Lowering press the catch on theleft hand side ofthe attach...

Page 19: ...hildren can suffer heat stroke per haps die in a matter of minutes Children can put the car into gear and hurt themselves or others At gas stations take the keys from the car while filling the tank Ne...

Page 20: ...figure in order to activate the locking function 3 Secure the base of the child seat with the lap portion of the safety belt in accor dance with the installation instructions accompanying the child se...

Page 21: ...another manufacturer is used ensure that it can be correctly mounted according to the child seat instructions When fitting child seats in cars you must always follow the instructions supplied by the c...

Page 22: ...eadrest 4 Attach the tether to the anchorage 5 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest 6 Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means o...

Page 23: ...locks properly 7 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest 8 Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the safety belt as describe...

Page 24: ...y belt smoothly and insert the tongue in the lock Check that it is securely fastened Ensure that the lap strap is positioned low across the hips and that the diagonal strap is well in on the shoulder...

Page 25: ...that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges Adjust the head restraint so that it pro vides the best possible support when there is a passenger in the rear seat WARNING Failure to f...

Page 26: ...rear as the vehicle is equipped with an airbag on the pas senger side WARNING Even if the car is equipped with SRS airbag safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants Note that because an...

Page 27: ...rbag now fully inflated The airbag starts to deflate IB419 Inflated airbag driver side Inflation and deflation together take less than 0 1 second IB418 5 1 4 2 6 3 2 6 5 SRS airbag system with belt pr...

Page 28: ...or panel being pressed in during an impact condition The side airbag trigger will be commanded based on the characteris tics of this pressure rise WARNING Never secure a rear facing child seat in the...

Page 29: ...s ture barrier thick plastic film in the front door is not damaged in any way Improvement of the anticorrosion treatment of the doors should only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer Otherwise...

Page 30: ...oubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at all times Do not sit too close to the airbag it needs room to inflate The airbag inflates very quickly and power fully in order to protect an adult pe...

Page 31: ...t it is very short lived and will not damage your hearing For a short time afterwards you could experience a buzzing noise in your ears Most people who have experienced it cannot remember the noise of...

Page 32: ...n If the warning light is on it means that a fault has been detected in the system The airbag cannot be relied on to operate as intended and it might even be activated erroneously You should therefore...

Page 33: ...33 Security Security Doors 34 Central locking 34 Car alarm 41 IB446...

Page 34: ...ed with the car It is pos sible to have up to four at one time that are coded for your car If one is lost contact your authorized Saab dealer to obtain a replacement NOTE For this reason we strongly a...

Page 35: ...once on the control the driver s door is unlocked Press a second time to unlock the rest of the doors The hazard warning lights will flash twice and the horn chirps twice to confirm NOTE The key conta...

Page 36: ...e switch once To unlock all doors press the switch twice This switch is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door If...

Page 37: ...ide of the battery cover Avoid putting fin gerprints on the flat sides of the battery Dispose of the old battery properly when you buy a new one These batteries contain substances that are environment...

Page 38: ...the car is unlocked and at a standstill or Manually using the key in the trunk lid lock Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direc tion indicators flashing three times The trunk lid switch on the driv...

Page 39: ...r if the car is unlocked and at a standstill or Manually using the key in the trunk lock Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direc tion indicators flashing three times If the alarm is activated the c...

Page 40: ...he locking button LOCK by the inside opening handle has not been pushed in WARNING If small children are carried in the rear seat the safety locks on the tailgate and rear doors should be activated to...

Page 41: ...or hood has been left open when the car is locked the LED on the fascia will flash three times per second for ten seconds to indicate this Check to ensure that all the doors plus trunk lid tailgate an...

Page 42: ...from the switch Then press and hold the NIGHT PANEL button until DOOR ALARM ONLY appears on the SID and a chime sounds The car alarm must now be activated within three minutes or the glass sensor will...

Page 43: ...panic function Push and hold one of the buttons on the key for 2 seconds Or if you are sitting inside the car push the LOCK switch on the center console for 2 seconds These actions will trigger the a...

Page 44: ...e page 42 Key TThe range of the key is normally 5 10 yds 5 10 metres although it can be substantially more than this in ideal conditions If the key is not working it may be because the code signal has...

Page 45: ...shes twice at three sec onds intervals Fault in a switch serving doors hood or trunk lid Flashing instead of being on continuously during delay period SID message Reason action SERVICE THEFT ALARM Pro...

Page 46: ...erence that may cause undesired oper ation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with RSS 2...

Page 47: ...d controls Indicator and warning lights 48 Instruments 54 Trip computer SID 57 Switches 63 Automatic climate control ACC 70 ECON OFF F C ECON OFF CLEAR SET IB1082 VOL TRE BAL ON FAD BAS PULL PUSH RADI...

Page 48: ...ashes or comes on while you are driving stop the car switch off the engine and check the engine oil level see page 193 NOTE Under no circumstances must the car be driven when the warning light is on L...

Page 49: ...in the reser voir see pages 198 198 If the ABS warning light is on at the same time the ABS system may be inoperative because of a fault see Anti lock brake warning page 50 Parking brake warning ligh...

Page 50: ...r with will come on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system The light will come on for about three sec onds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position I...

Page 51: ...rformance see page 151 Indicator fuel This light comes on when there is less than about 2 5 gallons 10 liters of fuel left in the tank WARNING An illuminated Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator...

Page 52: ...closed properly the pictogram will indicate the door concerned or tailgate Indicator SPORT mode This light will come on in cars with automatic transmission when the S SPORT button on the selector leve...

Page 53: ...he TCS indicator light is located in the lower half of the tachometer and will be illu minated when TCS regulation is occurring i e when there is insufficient traction between the tires and the road s...

Page 54: ...y for an instant A safety cut out function in the fuel system prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6 200 rpm Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance traveled in mil...

Page 55: ...arning light on the main instrument panel will come on see page 51 Use the Saab Information display SID to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel see page 57 Tempera...

Page 56: ...is a fault Under certain barometric conditions the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone a...

Page 57: ...h the following functions Use the button to scroll through the following functions WARNING It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary The driver s atte...

Page 58: ...RM and SPD W 1 Select the desired function using or 2 Press the SET button for at least one second figures start to flash and a chime sounds 3 Use or to increase or decrease the value press CLEAR to r...

Page 59: ...20 minutes will be displayed The trip computer will include any stops in the calculation of the estimated time of arrival Press DIST and the distance remaining to the destination will be displayed in...

Page 60: ...distance to be covered 3 Press to select ARRIV 4 Set the desired arrival time 5 Press SET to display the average speed you need to maintain to arrive at the desired time At the beginning of a journey...

Page 61: ...e should be cleared at the time of that service see the Saab Warranties Service Record Booklet This message can also be deleted by first briefly pressing the CLEAR button then depressing it a second t...

Page 62: ...on the main instrument panel will be illuminated To restore the displays and lighting to the normal mode press the Night Panel button Units and language versions The SID has four sets of units CHECK...

Page 63: ...e The lighting switch must be in parking light or headlight position low beam posi tion only to operate the fog lights see page 66 Headlights Theheadlightscomeonautomaticallywhen the ignition is ON an...

Page 64: ...for this function can be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer Rear fog light Press the button to switch on the rear fog light which will only come on if the head lights are on The rear fog light wi...

Page 65: ...ch on the turn signals lane change indicators move the stalk up or down The stalk has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn and the indicators are can celled automatically stalk returns...

Page 66: ...he button flash simultaneously If the ignition is on both indicator lights on the instrument panel will also flash If the hazard warning lights are left on for some time the flasher frequency will be...

Page 67: ...awn from the ignition switch When the switch on the overhead panel is in the mid position the lighting is switched off automatically 30 seconds after the last door has been closed or when the ignition...

Page 68: ...air pressure on the blades at higher speeds Washers When the washers are operated the wipers will make 3 4 or 5 sweeps depending on how long the washers were kept on If the speed of the car is less th...

Page 69: ...w sweeps the wiper stops or reverts to intermittent wiping if this has been chosen About 15 seconds after com pletion of the washing wiping of the rear window the wiper makes a single sweep to wipe aw...

Page 70: ...the rear bumper The incoming air is treated in three stages first it passes through a filter it is then dehu midified and cooled and finally if required heated The filter is a combined particle and ch...

Page 71: ...In winter for instance the outer vents can be directed onto the door windows for enhanced demisting The flow of air through the panel vents can be controlled individually for each vent by means of th...

Page 72: ...radiation etc currently prevailing inside the car The most usual temperature setting is 64 76 F 18 24 C depending on per sonal preference and what clothing is worn It is recommended that changes in th...

Page 73: ...C compressor is switched off Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual selections Pressing AUTO a second time will result in all the automatically selected settings being displayed When the...

Page 74: ...0 C see Program ming I and II on pages 76 and 77 Recirculation is selected automatically for effective cooling but it can also be switched on off manually Although recirculation does not substantially...

Page 75: ...witched ON The defroster function will continue to operate until a new selection is made although the heating for the rear window and door mirrors will be switched off automatically after 5 10 minutes...

Page 76: ...uired in order to reach the desired temperature As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value the fan speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system Programming I Manual sele...

Page 77: ...5 C Recirculation will be switched on if the speed of the car is less than 6 mph 10 km h and will be switched off when the speed has risen above 20 mph 30 km h but not if the ECON mode has beenprogram...

Page 78: ...this time and for about 3 seconds after the operation has been completed the number of fault codes if any stored in the system will appear in the tempera ture display on the left The fault codes them...

Page 79: ...severe cold coupled with high relative humidity or when passengers are perspir ing heavily or wearing wet clothes The following measures are recommended if such problems should occur 1 Select AUTO and...

Page 80: ...ATER ACTIVATED After five seconds the SID will indicate how much heat is available 0 100 To switch off the heater 1 Press the OFF button on the ACC panel The heater will also be switched off if the ig...

Page 81: ...de to the Saab 9 5 Audio System 83 Sound controls 85 Radio 86 Cassette player 88 CD player 91 CD changer 93 Programmable functions 97 Steering wheel controls 98 Security lock 98 Technical data 99 Inst...

Page 82: ...kers three mounted in the fascia the center speaker further enhances the overall sound image and one in each door The Prestige model Harman Kardon has nine speakers 9 5 Wagon has eight speak ers three...

Page 83: ...and turn the VOL control BAS Press to release the button and adjust the bass level Lock the setting by pushing the button in TRE Press to release the button and adjust the tre ble Lock the setting by...

Page 84: ...sage search or Fast track search Press SEEK mid segment once a chime will sound Switches between Rapid play PLAY and Fast track search TRACK Press SEEK mid segment hold briefly a chime will sound Scan...

Page 85: ...r has elapsed since a con trol button on the Audio System was last pressed after the ignition key was removed VOL Volume BAL Balance Pull out and rotate the VOL control to adjust the balance between t...

Page 86: ...e quencies or for lower frequencies Manual tuning To switch to the manual tuning function press or and release quickly a chime will sound and the M indicator will appear on the display The function wi...

Page 87: ...selected before the AS mode was activated The AS mode can also be used in the AM band WB Weather Band 5 Press the WB button to select the Weather Band mode The radio will automatically search for the...

Page 88: ...tically change the play back direction when the end of the tape is reached be it during playback fast forward rewind or music search Dolby noise reduction 3 Press TAPE DOLBY to switch on Dolby NR B C...

Page 89: ...ss once to cancel fast forward Press and hold mid segment briefly to switch to music search Fast rewind WIND is performed in the same way as fast forward Auto music search Blank skip To switch the Bla...

Page 90: ...nside the cassette player to maintain good reproduction and to prevent unneces sary wear To reset the playing time meter 1 Remove the current tape 2 Load the cleaning tape and play it for the required...

Page 91: ...TAPE button Track search 1 Press or repeatedly to move to preceding or following tracks Pressing once will restart playback from the beginning of the current track Thus to play the preceding track pr...

Page 92: ...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 while playing the first tra...

Page 93: ...ing see picture Insert the entire magazine carefully inside the CD changer and slide back the cover To select the CD changer If the Audio System is in the RADIO or TAPE mode press the CD RDM button t...

Page 94: ...selected and the following will appear on the display Selecting CDs 1 When the CD changer is operating the radio preset buttons work for the six CDs in the magazine Press the button for the correspond...

Page 95: ...display e g If the button is depressed for more than 5 seconds the rapidplay will beeven faster Rapid play stops when the button is released Fast track search Press SEEK mid segment once to switch bet...

Page 96: ...ine A message similar to the follow ing will appear on the display The sample playback starts 30 seconds after the beginning of the first track on each CD and lasts for 8 seconds After the first track...

Page 97: ...volume setting Press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System Adjust the volume Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys tem e...

Page 98: ...ume adjust Security lock The Audio System is equipped with an elec tronic security lock The special code is unique to the car in which the Audio System is fitted Each time the Audio System is switched...

Page 99: ...W at 1 THD total har monic distortion and 13 5 V Radio module Radio system _______________ PLL dual synthesizer tuner Number of presets FM ______________________ 3 x 6 AM ______________________ 2 x 6...

Page 100: ...an FM transmitter are reflected by e g large buildings causing them to arrive slightly later than the direct waves This can create interference to radio recep tion To avoid this problem as much as po...

Page 101: ...rces of FM interference Interference to FM reception can be caused by the electrical systems in other vehicles particularly if the signal from the transmitter is weak Cross modulation When the radio i...

Page 102: ...greatly extending their range Sources of AM interference AM reception is prone to interference e g from electrical systems on other vehicles high tension power lines and lightning Adjusting the freque...

Page 103: ...volume control on telephone set Phone battery charging when phone is in its cradle Please refertotheinstructionssuppliedwith the phone for details of how to make and receive calls In order to fully ut...

Page 104: ...lts that you might be able to rectify yourself WARNING The electromagnetic field produced for example by a mobile telephone in the passenger compartment may be detri mental to health We therefore reco...

Page 105: ...ult the sep arate chapter in this owner s manual page 107 WARNING The CD player CD changer is classified as Class 1 laser equipment Service and repair work must only be carried out by authorized techn...

Page 106: ...106 Saab 9 5 Audio System This page has been left blank...

Page 107: ...on of air bag deployment 110 Emergency services 110 Roadside assistance 111 Stolen vehicle tracking 111 Accident Assist 111 OnStar Med Net 111 Hands free communication 111 The OnStar Premium Plan 111...

Page 108: ...get started using OnStar including descriptions of all OnStar services It also introduces the added services of Personal Calling Virtual Advisor and the Onstar Subscriber Web site For a complete expla...

Page 109: ...cations link and seamless inte gration into your Saab This system allows our OnStarAdvisors to pinpointyour Saab s location precisely This way Advisors can provide you with a range of helpful services...

Page 110: ...forgotten your PIN just call the OnStar Cen ter For security reasons we will send your PIN to you in the mail The OnStar Safety and Security Plan The OnStar Safety and Security Plan is part of the Pr...

Page 111: ...ication Talking to an OnStar Advisor is easy and hands free Simply press the OnStar but ton and a small microphone picks up your voice while the OnStar Advisor talks to you through your stereo speaker...

Page 112: ...cing or receiving a call once you press the button you never have to take your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road The ease of the hands free communication service allows you to enjoy an eve...

Page 113: ...Ifthe last response from the system was Ready this command will exit voice recognition Placing a Call There are three ways to place a call 1 By using a particular number say DIAL 2 By using a stored...

Page 114: ...bscriber Website For more infor mation about the OnStar Subscriber Web site please see page 117 Automatic Replenishment If you run out of units during a call your call will be terminated and you will...

Page 115: ...your Saab is equipped with steering wheel controls the volume of the audio portion of Personal Calling is controlled with your steering wheel volume control In vehicles without steering wheel controls...

Page 116: ...following general categories will give you an overview of the types of information avail able to you For complete up to date cate gories you can go to the Saab Cars USA Inc Website at www saabusa com...

Page 117: ...site simply go to www onstar com and then click on the OnStar Subscriber link The OnStar Sub scriber Website is a secured site that is password protected You will be required to provide your OnStar ac...

Page 118: ...s you authorize it or we are required to by the legal process or in such cases where you have provided it for billing purposes or you have requested a hotel res ervation are sending flowers etc Having...

Page 119: ...120 Steering wheel adjustment 124 Rear view mirrors 125 Electric windows 127 Sunroof 128 Sun visors 130 Ashtrays 130 Glove compartment 131 Cup holders 133 Trunk 134 Spare wheel and tools 144 Fuel fil...

Page 120: ...ar support Head restraint height We recommend that adjustments to the driver s seat be performed in the following order 1 Height 2 Legroom 3 Seat tilt angle 4 Backrest rake angle Lastly adjust the ste...

Page 121: ...just 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 The backrest should be upright during driving so...

Page 122: ...been saved To recall the programmed settings press the appropriate preset button whereupon the seat and mirrors will be adjusted auto matically To change the settings stored in a preset button adjust...

Page 123: ...ng front seats option Both front seats have adjustable and ther mostat controlled heating of the seat cush ion and backrest available as an option Heating is adjustable in three stages In position 0 i...

Page 124: ...anism Move the steering wheel to the desired position and then liftthe lever to lock it Make sure that the lever is fully locked before driving off Horn The horn is sounded by pressing the central par...

Page 125: ...2 The mirrors are heated and the heating comes on and goes off with the rear window heater The door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked They can also be fully retracted for parking in tight s...

Page 126: ...it is dark outside and the rear facing sensor detects for example if the car following has not dimmed its headlights The rear view mirror is then darkened to prevent the strong light source from dazzl...

Page 127: ...lowering of the win dow lift the switch briefly To close Front windows Lift the front of the switch Rear windows Lift the back of the switch The actuating motor will be switched off automatically when...

Page 128: ...console When off the switch s back lighting will also be switched off Sunroof Option in Canada The sunroof is operated by the switch on the overhead panel above the rearview mirror The sunroof can be...

Page 129: ...terior man ual sliding sun blind After the car has been waxed the sunroof may squeak or squeal on opening to the ventilation position If this should occur fully open the sunroof and using washer fluid...

Page 130: ...so one in the back of the center console Front ashtray 1 To open the ashtray push gently on the center upper part of the front and release to allow it to spring out 2 Close the ashtray in the same way...

Page 131: ...en the ignition is ON Glove compartment The glove compartment can be cooled by the air conditioning ACC system Cold air can be directed to the glove compartment for keeping drinks chilled etc Slide th...

Page 132: ...nk 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 bet...

Page 133: ...mrest and press the front edge of the holder Close in the same way The number of cup holders provided may vary between models WARNING The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china glass...

Page 134: ...d down the backrest WARNING Rear seat passengers should always ensure that the head restraint is raised and in proper position Keep hands well clear of all moving parts Never place heavy objects on th...

Page 135: ...en even small items can be thrown around inside the car It is therefore advisable to secure these as well Do not exceed the load capacity of the car as this will alter its handling characteristics see...

Page 136: ...re loading or unloading long items switch off the engine and apply the handbrake This averts the danger of the car moving off suddenly if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear...

Page 137: ...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 right hand side 5 Fold the wide section of th...

Page 138: ...the seating Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf There is always a danger of loose objects flying about and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in an accident Make...

Page 139: ...is folded down These nets are only intended to keep light objects tidy not for the anchoring of loads If possible avoid having the rear seat folded down when driving with a heavy load because the anc...

Page 140: ...go net Elastic side cargo net for the right hand side of the luggage compartment The elastic nets may only be used to keep light objects tidy not for anchoring The floor net should be attached to the...

Page 141: ...rpose Removing the cargo net storage cas sette 1 Fold down the entire rear seat see page 137 2 Push the cassette to the right WARNING The cargo in the luggage compart ment must be anchored properly ev...

Page 142: ...wheels 3 Set the floor down on the support wheels WARNING To avoid personal injury take note of the following Do not leave children unsupervised when the sliding floor is drawn out Be aware of the ris...

Page 143: ...er the handle 3 Lift the handle and push in the floor to the inner locking position Make sure that the floor is locked correctly 4 Tie down the load with Saab s load straps according to the instructio...

Page 144: ...le 9 5 Sedan There is provision for stowing a warning tri angle in the luggage compartment To release the ties lift the lugs Make sure they are securely fastened when replacing the warning triangle 9...

Page 145: ...tart 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 ca...

Page 146: ...146 Interior equipment and trunk This page has been left blank...

Page 147: ...rol 166 Braking 167 Traction Control System 169 Economical motoring 170 Driving in cold weather 172 Driving in hot weather 173 Towing a trailer 174 Driving with a roof rack load 176 Driving with a loa...

Page 148: ...s hazard warning lights and interior lighting all work OFF position Gear lever no longer locked Certain electrical circuits operational ON position All electrical circuits working Do not leave the key...

Page 149: ...ay not operate properly WARNING Always remove the key before leaving the car Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key WARNING When starting the engine Sit down in the driver s s...

Page 150: ...before running the starter again to give the battery time to recover Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2 3 minutes after starting Cars with automatic...

Page 151: ...rbo boost pressure The Trionic T7 system developed by Saab is an intelligent engine management system designed to achieve optimum driv ability under differing driving conditions The system makes adjus...

Page 152: ...ge to the converter and its associated components the following points must be observed Have the car serviced regularly in accor dance with the service program The fuel and ignition systems are partic...

Page 153: ...iately Failure to follow these directions could result in the catalytic converter and associ ated components being damaged and could represent a breach of the warranty conditions 3 0t V6 When starting...

Page 154: ...refueling the first time the pump stops Fuel tank capacity 18 5 US gal 70 liters Screw on the filler cap and keep turning until it has clicked at least three times The most effective way to prevent c...

Page 155: ...ng percentages are met by such fuels Up to 10 ethanol by volume with corro sion inhibitors Up to 15 MTBE by volume methyl ter tiary butyl ether Up to 5 methanol by volume with an equal amount of a sui...

Page 156: ...olvents and corrosion inhibitors can damage your car s fuel system leading to the need for repairs which are not covered by Saab s product warranty NOTE The engine control module ECM moni toringtheeng...

Page 157: ...termine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulate...

Page 158: ...e car is at a standstill release the accelerator and fully depress the clutch From neutral press the gear lever firmly to the right before easing it back into reverse Shift up indicator for improved f...

Page 159: ...depressed while the lever is moved this will result in abnormal wear in the transmission WARNING Make it a habit to keep your foot on the brake when selecting a drive position to prevent the car cree...

Page 160: ...urned to OFF the auto matic transmission will automatically revert to Normal mode see page 165 Adaptive gear change pattern is a trans mission function in the Normal and Sport modes which matches gear...

Page 161: ...your Saab dealer Automatic transmission fault indicator If Automatic transmission fault indicator indicator appears on the main instrument panel the system has detected a fault in the automatic trans...

Page 162: ...ad The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained for example when driving with a trailer on hilly roads with the wrong gear is selected resulting in many extra gear changes To avoid...

Page 163: ...otter than necessary select N for stops other than brief ones e g if stuck in a traf fic jam The normal drive position D is recommended for waiting at traffic lights D The Drive position D is the posi...

Page 164: ...if the transmission control module senses that the load has not decreased These gear change patterns pre vent unnecessary changing up and down when for example driving up long slopes with a trailer o...

Page 165: ...ppears on main instrument panel see page 161 The Winter mode facilitates pulling away and driving on icy roads Third gear is selected auto matically for pulling away to reduce wheelspin Winter mode ca...

Page 166: ...speed To cancel temporarily Move the control stalk to CANCEL spring loaded position before OFF posi tion This will disengage the system but the preset speed will be retained in the system memory The m...

Page 167: ...heels in such a way as to achieve optimum braking perfor mance irrespective of the car s speed and load The ABS system has a built in diagnostic function which will switch on the Anti lock brake warni...

Page 168: ...d and steer the car to safety Donotrelease the brake pedalbefore the car has come to a halt or the danger is past That is critical If the road is slippery the ABS system will operate even when only li...

Page 169: ...e dry The TCS then functions like an electronic dif ferential lock When the car is pulling away or accelerat ing on a slippery road in which case the TCS eliminates wheelspin The same applies when the...

Page 170: ...in period the first 3 000 4 000 miles 5 000 7 000 km than stated under Technical data Weather conditions Fuel consumption can be as much as 10 lower in summer than in winter The higher consumption inc...

Page 171: ...st gear as much as pos sible Check the air pressure in the tires once a month Incorrect pressures increase tire wear It is better to have slightly higher pressure than lower Check fuel consumption reg...

Page 172: ...in good condition 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...

Page 173: ...e needle has dropped back to indicate normal temperature roughly midway in the white zone before stop ping the engine If the coolant needs top ping up unscrew the cap on expansion tank carefully Top u...

Page 174: ...ailer braking requirements and also any special driving licence provisions see also page 251 The specified trailer weights and gradients assume that the journey starts at the hill and therefore apply...

Page 175: ...t 3 000 rpm see page 163 Do not drive continuously with the WINTER mode selected in hilly country when you are towing a trailer as this will increase fuel con sumption and risk overheating the transmi...

Page 176: ...specified load capacity the load in the lug gage compartment will have to be reduced by a corresponding amount Driving with a roof rack load The maximum permissible roof load is 220 lbs 100 kg Note th...

Page 177: ...s Make sure that the rubber strip comes inside the plastic cover on the carrier Repeat the procedure with the other car rier 4 Close the doors on the left hand side of the car gently to hold the carri...

Page 178: ...x is to be fitted the cross members must be positioned so that the tailgate can be opened fully without hit ting the roof box 4 Using your thumb press the bracket so that it lies snugly against the ou...

Page 179: ...k cover Tires The tire pressure should match the current load and speed of the car see the back cover or the tire pressure label on page 259 The tire pressures given apply to cold tires that is tires...

Page 180: ...ving with the trunk lid tailgate partly or fully open since exhaust fumes can be drawn into the cabin If you must drive with the trunk lid tailgate open all windows and the sunroof if fitted must be c...

Page 181: ...le should always be heavier than the vehicle on tow Never allow passengers to ride in the car being towed Always seek professional help if the car needs to be towed NOTE If a car with sports lowered c...

Page 182: ...y 1 Selector lever in position N 2 Raise the oil level in the gearbox above normal by 2 extra quarts Use oil of type Texaco Texamatic Dexron III 3 The local regulations on towing speeds must be follow...

Page 183: ...he hood and locate the battery Find the positive and negative termi nals on the battery WARNING Batteries can cause injury They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contai...

Page 184: ...as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dis char...

Page 185: ...pply the parking brake before removing the ignition key Do not use the parking brake when the car is moving WARNING Park where the vehicle will not create an obstruction or a hazard to other road user...

Page 186: ...e anti freeze before the onset of winter Park the car in a dry covered and well ventilated building Leave the park ing brake OFF Disconnect the negative battery lead If frost is likely to occur during...

Page 187: ...ch fluid 198 Power steering fluid 199 Battery 199 Drive belts 202 Wipers and washers 203 Changing bulbs 205 Fuses 215 Wheels 221 Compact spare wheel 225 Flat spotting 229 Air conditioning ACC 230 Safe...

Page 188: ...hood at the same time The hood can now be lifted right up To close the hood release it from a height of about 8 in 20 cm Do notpress down on it In cold weather when the mechanism is stiff the hood mi...

Page 189: ...IB488 1 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 tra...

Page 190: ...6 IB576 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 Dipstick...

Page 191: ...agement system is a unique Saab development that combinessequentialmultiportfuelinjection electronic distributorless ignition and turbo charger boost pressure control into one sys tem The Trionic engi...

Page 192: ...ter model is a transverse 4 cylin der in line engine with twin overhead cam shafts and 4 valves per cylinder This engine is equipped with balance shafts that reduce engine vibration to a minimum The b...

Page 193: ...to excessive oil consumption The distance between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to a volume of approximately 1 05 qts 1 liter When necessary add oil of the recom mended grade via...

Page 194: ...new washer 5 Fill with new engine oil Run the engine to normal temperature and check the oil level NOTE Change of engine oil and oil filter may be required more frequently 5000 mile intervals 8 000 km...

Page 195: ...ld be between the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick Top up as necessary with Texaco Texamatic Dexron III automatic transmission fluid mineral oil based adding it through the dipstick pipe The distance...

Page 196: ...tration of antifreeze will pro vide protection at temperatures down to 58 F 50 C The corrosion inhibiting properties of the coolant deteriorate over time but Saab approved coolant can be used for year...

Page 197: ...pansion tank 3 The system takes about two minutes to drain Close the draincock 4 Mix the antifreeze and water to the required strength in a suitable container Use only Saab approved coolant 5 Add the...

Page 198: ...ealer It is not possible todetect through abnormal pedal or parking brake lever travel whether brake pads are worn and need replacing It is therefore essential that brake pads be checked regularly as...

Page 199: ...ocated at the rear of the cover The cover fits the standard battery installed in the car If a new battery is to be fitted make sure that its dimensions are the same as the standard one The fluid level...

Page 200: ...ay need to be given a booster charge This can be done either using a battery charger or by taking the car for a long run A car with a standard equipment specifica tion and a fully charged battery can...

Page 201: ...r of short circuiting between the positive terminal on the battery and the inlet manifold on the engine always disconnect the negative battery lead first and reconnect it last NOTE Never reverse the p...

Page 202: ...is critical and is adjusted automatically by the belt tensioner See also page 49 Warning charging WARNING Keep hands and clothing well clear of drive belts when engine is running Always stop engine be...

Page 203: ...ng on the windshield If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory fit new blades Changing the windshield wiper blades Lift the wiper arm off the windshield 1 Depress the catch 2 Pull the complete blad...

Page 204: ...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 cleaning Washer jets The washer jets can be...

Page 205: ...touching the glass with your fingers insert the new bulb 6 Line up the bulb with the guide in the reflector and secure it with the spring clip 7 Plug in the connector 8 Screw on the cover WARNING Bef...

Page 206: ...t 2 Unplug the connector 3 To remove the spring clip push it in and then move it to the right 4 Remove the bulb 5 Without touching the glass with your fingers insert the new bulb 6 Line up the bulb wi...

Page 207: ...ge the bulb the complete lamp unit has to be removed 1 Loosen the screw 1 There is no need to remove it completely 2 Carefully pull out the lamp unit 3 The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting Grip the h...

Page 208: ...the lamps in the rear light clus ter are accessed from the luggage compart ment 1 Lower the flap Velcro fastening 2 Squeeze the two plastic lugs and remove the bulb holder 3 The bulb has a bayonet fit...

Page 209: ...efitting 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 gate panel Press the center buttons in flush...

Page 210: ...ssembly 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 tailgat...

Page 211: ...he cover Loading lighting 9 5 Wagon 1 Pull down the glass cover at the outer edge 2 Bend one of the contacts so that the bulb can be removed 3 Change the bulb On refitting insert the connector end of...

Page 212: ...partment lighting 1 Insert a screwdriver carefully into the slot in the end of the lamp fitting Ease the fitting off to gain access to the bulb 2 Bend out one of the contacts and remove the bulb 3 Cha...

Page 213: ...nt illumination 1 Insert a small screwdriver in the slot in the end of the lamp fitting and ease it out to gain access to the bulb 2 Bend out one of the contacts and remove the bulb 3 Fit the new bulb...

Page 214: ...ear fog lamp cornering lamp 4 21 5 BAY 15d Stop tail lamp 5 PY 21 yel BAU 15s Direction indicator front rear 6 10 SV 8 5 Dome light courtesy lights glove compartment luggagecompartment 7 5 SV 8 5 Safe...

Page 215: ...breaking out in the electrical system the following advice should be heeded Always consult an authorized Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment Failure to do so can result in...

Page 216: ...wiper operation Electric heating of rear window and door mirrors Cooling fans TWICE controls among other things Central locking Car alarm Anti theft system Engine immobilizer Autochecking of lights El...

Page 217: ...ted passenger seat 12 7 5 Automatic transmission 13 20 Audio System amplifier 14 30 Ignition system engine 15 15 Preheated oxygen sensor catalytic converter 16 20 DICE direction indicators 16B 17 20 E...

Page 218: ...tte lighter 35 15 Daytime running light 36 30 Electric windows left 37 30 Windshield wipers rain sensor 38 30 Electric heating front seats 39 20 Limp home solenoid automatic transmission 52 5 6 Spare...

Page 219: ...peed 7 15 Low beam headlight right 8 15 High beam headlight right 9 15 Low beam headlight left 10 15 High beam headlight left 11 10 Headlight beam length adjustment certain markets only headlight wash...

Page 220: ...gh beam headlight 4 Extra lights accessory 5 1 Horn 5 2 Rain sensor 6 Wiper rear 9 5 Wagon 7 Radiator fan low speed 8 Radiator fan high speed left fan 9 A C compressor 10 1 Front fog lights 10 2 Headl...

Page 221: ...ire pressure by 3 psi 20 kPa for rough roads with potholes to minimize the risk of rim damage Neverreduce thepressure ofa hottire Ifthe tires are hot when you check them only increase the pressure if...

Page 222: ...deral regulations Standard tests are conducted to measure performance in the areas of traction and temperature resistance Refer to the tire sidewall for the specific quality grades of the tires provid...

Page 223: ...nces in road character istics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under contr...

Page 224: ...levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Date code Tires should be regarded as perishable goods As thetires age the rubber becomes progressively harder and...

Page 225: ...underneath a panel in the luggage compartment floor If you need to change a wheel remove the tool kit first and then the spare wheel The panel over the spare wheel can be held open by hooking the han...

Page 226: ...pposite to the one to be changed Switch on the hazard warning lights if the car is on a road Apply the parking brake and leave the car in gear 1st or reverse Automatic transmission move selector to th...

Page 227: ...nd technical information To jack up the car apply the jack to one of the special jacking points under the sills Position for jack IB536 IB1553 Positioning the jack IB1554 Jack location between spare w...

Page 228: ...bolts by half a turn 4 Wind the jack to raise the wheel clear of the ground Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel 5 Fit the wheel and screw in the bolts in the sequence shown opposite pairs T...

Page 229: ...here it is in contact with the ground The same can occur if the car has not been moved for a long time Flat spots can give rise to vibration that can be felt through the steering wheel similar to that...

Page 230: ...drive belt for the compressor should be inspected under the regular service program Clean dirt and insects away from the con denser and radiator to prevent clogging When washing the car use the hose t...

Page 231: ...Alcohol is recommended for removing grease or oil stains and a semi stiff brush may also be used Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery The principal reason for treating leather upholstery is to m...

Page 232: ...n otherwise start to flake Remove any bird droppings without delay as these can discolor the paintwork and prove difficult to polish out Use a soft cloth moistened with methyl alco hol to remove splas...

Page 233: ...maged 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 de...

Page 234: ...electrolytic immersion coating and a polyester based protective coating to protect against corro sion caused by stones flung up by the wheels A thin penetrating anti rust oil is also applied in caviti...

Page 235: ...bird droppings If any of these contaminants are noticed on the car the finish should be washed immedi ately Begin washing by rinsing the entire car with water to loosen and flush off heavy concentrat...

Page 236: ...any signs of hard wear Check the battery charge Check the tires for tread pattern and air pressure including the compact spare wheel Check the brakes Check all bulbs Check for the presence of the too...

Page 237: ...P 15 Wheel cover PA 16 Direction indicator lamp lens PMMA 17 Washer fluid reservoir PE 18 Front spoiler PP EPDM 19 Front bumper cellular core expanded PP sheathing PP EPDM 20 Fan shroud PP 21 Radiator...

Page 238: ...follows Place the vehicle on a level pad or sur face The vehicle should be unladen and fuel tank full and one person or 160 lbs 75 kg on the drivers seat The vehicle should not have any snow ice or m...

Page 239: ...2 Turn the vertical aiming screw with a 0 24 in 6 mm Hexagonal Allen socket until the bubble inside the level is cen tered between the two red lines zero 3 Check the horizontal aim 1 and adjust as ne...

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Page 241: ...aintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule 242 Owner assistance 243 Reporting Safety Defects U S A 244 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government 244 Saab Original Service Program M...

Page 242: ...aintenance schedule is comprised of a Check up 30 days after retail delivery fol lowed by services at every 10 000 miles 16 000 km thereafter 10 000 20 000 30 000 miles 16 000 32 000 48 000 km etc Eng...

Page 243: ...res Nor is labor to perform other service or repairs found to be necessary as a result of the inspections included in these times Additional labor and parts will be charged for such work when necessar...

Page 244: ...may open an investigation and if itfinds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems betwee...

Page 245: ...rized U S or Canadian Saab dealer Service intervals Refer to the Warranties Service Record Book for service intervals beyond 100 000 miles 160 000 km Service Intervals Miles U S Cars Kilometers Canadi...

Page 246: ...m 30 000 48 000 km 40 000 64 000 km 50 000 80 000 km 60 000 96 000 km 70 000 112 000 km 80 000 128 000 km 90 000 144 000 km 100 000 160 000 km Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Engine and engine compart...

Page 247: ...000 112 000 km 80 000 128 000 km 90 000 144 000 km 100 000 160 000 km Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Chassis R Ball joint clearance outer and inner steering joints and rubber boots R Shock absorbers...

Page 248: ...absorptive filter R Door hinges stops and locks R Airbag system SRS warning lamps visual inspection R Safety belts operation and visual inspection of belt for tears and fraying R Wipers R Washer syste...

Page 249: ...al 250 Engine 252 Fuel 252 Engine oil 253 Engine variants 254 Electrical system 254 Drive belts 255 Manual gearbox 255 Automatic transmission 256 Suspension 256 Steering 256 Brake system 257 Wheels an...

Page 250: ...d track applies to wheel sizes 6 x 15 6 5 x 16 Gross vehicle weight GVW Maximum train weight GVW max trailer weight Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear Permissible load in addition to drive...

Page 251: ...gth 9 5 Wagon Rear seat upright _________________ 42 8 in 1087 mm Rear seat folded __________________ 61 2 in 1732 mm WARNING The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded Note that if some acce...

Page 252: ..._ 180 6 cu in 2 962 litres Idling speed 4 cylinder _______________________ 825 rpm 3 0t V6 _________________________ 700 rpm Antifreeze ________________________ Saab approved antifreeze Coolant capaci...

Page 253: ...types of engine For example a grade designation could be ACEA A2 B2 or ACEA A3 B3 B4 To afford Saab engines the best protection with regard to lubri cation the ability to dissolve residues and the ne...

Page 254: ...__________ 9 3 1 3 0t V6 Ecopower Rating EEC at 5500 rpm ___________ 200 hp 147 kW Maximum torque EEC at 2500 rpm ___ 229 4 ft lb 310 Nm Compression ratio ________________ 9 5 1 Voltage ______________...

Page 255: ..._________________________ All synchromesh 5 speed with final drive and differen tial Oil _______________________________ Saab synthetic manual gearbox oil Oil capacity ________________________ 1 9 qts...

Page 256: ...ssion fluid __________________ Texaco Texamatic Dexron III mineral oil based Clutch type _______________________ Hydraulic plate clutches brake bands and one way couplings Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm i...

Page 257: ...__________________ 15 5 in2 100 cm2 Wheel size ________________________ 6 5 x 16 or 7 x 17 2 3 Turbo Aero ______________________ Use 6 5 x 16 or 7 x 17 only Contact an authorized Saab dealer if you wi...

Page 258: ...w chains must not be fitted to 17 wheels Max permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph 50 km h Contact an authorized Saab dealer for advice on snow chains NOTE Wheels larger than 17 must not...

Page 259: ...rs 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 codes body trim label 7 Chassis number plate 8 Chass...

Page 260: ...s H 9 5 Aero with driver s and passenger side airbags 6 Body version _____ 4 5 4 door 5 door 7 Gearbox __________ 5 Manual 5 speed 8 Automatic 4 speed 8 Engine variant _____ E G Z 2 3t 2 3 Turbo 3 0t...

Page 261: ...temperature gauge adjustment can be increased decreased Fuel level gauge adjustment can be increased decreased Additional sweep of the wipers after wind shield washer function ON or OFF Follow me hom...

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Page 263: ...utch fluid ____________198 Brake fluid reservoir _____________198 Brakes technical data ____________257 Bulbs changing ________________205 Bulbs table of __________________214 C CD changer ___________...

Page 264: ...ear seat 9 5 Wagon ___137 Frequently asked questions on airbag 30 Front fog lights __________________66 Frost warning ___________________58 Fuel __________________________154 Fuel consumption ________...

Page 265: ...ay panel ____________________218 Remote control __________________34 Remote control battery changing ____37 Remove the key ________________148 Reporting safety defects __________244 Reprogramming of s...

Page 266: ...______________181 Towing automatics ______________181 Traction _______________________169 Trailer weights __________________251 Trionic ________________________191 Trip computer ___________________57...

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