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Owner’s Manual

Saab 9-5, Model Year 2004

Safety

Security

Instruments and controls

Saab 9-5 Audio System

OnStar - Telematics 107

Interior equipment and trunk 119

Starting and driving 147

Car care and technical information 199

Customer Assistance and Information 263

Specifications 269

Index 283

Saab Automobile AB 2003

Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden
Printed in Sweden

Summary of Contents for 2004 9-5

Page 1: ... Audio System 85 OnStar Telematics 107 Interior equipment and trunk 119 Starting and driving 147 Car care and technical information 199 Customer Assistance and Information 263 Specifications 269 Index 283 Saab Automobile AB 2003 Service Readiness Saab Automobile AB Trollhättan Sweden Printed in Sweden ...

Page 2: ...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 regular mainte nance to be carried out The book also contains important warranty conditions Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement we retain the right to incorpo rate modifications and to alte...

Page 3: ... certain mod els ___________________ 72 Ashtrays accessory ___________ 131 Cigarette lighters accessory ____ 132 Saab Information Display SID ___ 63 Night panel___________________ 67 Clock _______________________ 68 Wipers and washers______ 73 Rear window wiper 9 5 Wagon _______________ 74 Rain sensing wipers option 73 Washers_______________ 214 Wipers and washers______ 213 Saab 9 5 Audio System _...

Page 4: ...nomical motoring___________ 174 Fuel ________________________ 272 b Tires pressure ________________ 279 Wheels and tires ______________ 278 Braking______________________ 168 Driving in cold weather__________ 176 Compact spare tire_____________ 246 Changing a wheel _____________ 247 Trunk _______________________ 135 Folding the rear seat 9 5 Sedan __ 135 Folding the rear seat 9 5 Wagon _ 138 Trunk ...

Page 5: ...____ 157 Driving in hot weather __________ 177 Driving in cold weather _________ 176 Parking _____________________ 196 Steering wheel adjustment _ 120 Airbag _________________ 31 Power steering fluid_______ 209 Steering wheel controls ___ 102 Sentronic manual mode ___ 163 Seats__________________ 12 Electric heating front seats_ 15 Ventilated front seats______ 15 Safety belts _____________ 17 Child...

Page 6: ..._ 272 Power steering fluid_______ 209 Steering technical data ___ 277 Wipers and washers______ 73 Washers_______________ 214 Washer jets ____________ 214 Jump starting _________________ 191 Battery ______________________ 210 Charging replacing the battery____ 211 Manual transmission ___________ 158 Automatic transmission _________ 159 Automatic transmission technical data ________________ 276 Manu...

Page 7: ... any time IB336 A C system Refrigerant at high pressure Do not loosen or remove the A C system fittings before discharging the A C system Improper service methods may cause personal injury System to be serviced by authorized personnel only For instructions consult workshop manual The A C system complies with SAE J639 Charge 825 g of R134a Compressor oil PAG oil SP 10 alt Saab oil 4759106 Oil amoun...

Page 8: ...round Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel 6 Mount spare wheeland tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose 7 Lower car Tighten wheel bolts in a crisscross sequence CANADA USA WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possib...

Page 9: ...ive gas Central locking unlock Trunk lid tailgate opening Never place a rear facing child seat in this seat Headlights Windshield wipers Direction indicators Windshield washers Parking lights Defroster Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Front fog lights Ventilation fan Rear fog light Coolant temperature Radiator fan Battery charging Fuel Foot brake Coolant level Engine oil pressure ABS brak...

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Page 11: ...11 Safety Safety Seats _________________ 12 Head restraint __________ 16 Safety belts ____________ 17 Child safety ____________ 23 Airbag_________________ 31 IB1740 ...

Page 12: ... 3 seat tilt angle 4 backrest rake angle Lastly adjust the steering wheel see page 120 Side airbags see page 35 Head restraint see page 16 Height To raise the seat lift the lower control straight up To lower the seat press the lower control down The same control can be used to adjust the height of the front and rear edges of the seat independently WARNING The seats are actuated by powerful motors ...

Page 13: ...per control 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 that the safety belt airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash and in particular a rear end colli sion IB402 IB403 IB1161 ...

Page 14: ...e 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 the seat and mirrors as before and save the new settings by pressing M and the appropriate preset button To facilitate reversing the passenger side door mirror can be tilted down automati cally e g ...

Page 15: ...uipped with two fans that extract the moist air from between the seat and the body The fans have three speeds and are OFF when the switch is set to 0 Electric heating front seats 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 it is turned off IB405 IB406 ...

Page 16: ...r 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 attaching point and press down the head restraint Rear seat head restraints 9 5 Sedan The rear head restraints have three adjustment positions for passenger comfort They can also be folded down to increase the driver s rearward ...

Page 17: ... belt In addition an audi ble signal sounds for 6 seconds or until the driver fastens his belt WARNING Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants Child safety see page 23 Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock WARNING In the event of a crash the rear seat passengers not wearing a seatbelt will thrown forward against the front seat backrests The stresses ...

Page 18: ... belt tight particularly important when thick outer clothing is worn Refrain from tiltingthebackrestmorethan 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 retractor will allow the wearer freedom of movement The retractor locks up auto matically if the belt is jerke...

Page 19: ...tighten 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 lower belt anchorage points are on the seat the belt buckle follows the movement of the seat during seat adjust ment To release the belt press the red button on the belt buckle as illustrated See pa...

Page 20: ...belt grasp it at chest height pull it out and without letting go allow the slack to be taken up by the reel Make sure that the belt is well in on the shoulder Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child The lap belt should be placed low across the hips and over the upper thighs IB414 ...

Page 21: ...ver the hips The diagonal part should lie as far in on the shoulder as possible To release the belt press the red button on the belt lock See page 253 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc WARNING Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised see page 135 If a cargo has to be placed on a seat it must be properly secured with the safety belt Th...

Page 22: ...otection afforded to the wearer Care should be taken to avoid contamina tion of the webbing 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 damaged It is essential to replace the entire assem bly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage t...

Page 23: ...urt themselves or others At gas stations take the keys from the car while filling the tank Never allow children to climb on top of or under cars Always look for children before back ing your car out of a garage or drive way To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning never let a car idle in the garage Supervise young children around buckets of water while washing your car Small children can drown in a shor...

Page 24: ...ren in the car Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufac turer s child seat instructions When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the manufacturer LATCH LATCH Lower Anchorages Top tethers for CHildren consists of top tether and lower anchorage ISOFIX for child restraints in two outboard the rear seats ISOFIX are ...

Page 25: ...ome newer child seats that still require installation with the standard safety belts There are two bars attached to the car body for each specially designed LATCH child restraint A small label is located on the seat back just above the outer attachment bars to facilitate installing the child restraint The label contains a circle and a rearward facing child restraint 1 Place the child restraint on ...

Page 26: ...ctions supplied with the child restraint The availability of LATCH child restraints may be limited When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the car seat manufacturer IB1684 Rigid 2 point lower attachment with top tether IB1685 Semi rigid 2 point lower attachment with top tether ...

Page 27: ...ges ISOFIX or the safety belts as described in the child restraint mounting instruction 4 Route the tether under the headrest 5 Attach the tether to the anchorage 6 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest 7 Pull the child restraints to make a second check that the restraints are securely attached at both the lower anchorages bars and the top ...

Page 28: ...elt or lower anchorages ISOFIX as described in the child restraint mounting instruction on the previous page 8 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest 9 Pull the child restraints to make a second check that the restraints are securely attached at both the lower anchorages bars and the top tether strap It is not possible to route the tether th...

Page 29: ...f the car 2 To activate the locking function move the locking button on the tongue of the belt to the position marked CHILD SEAT item 1 in the 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 seat 4 Grasptheshoulder partofthe safety belt and pull it u...

Page 30: ...hild restraint system can cause your child to strike the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash WARNING A special accessory is available for lock ing the center armrest so that a child seat can be installed in the middle seat See your Saab dealer for details When a rear facing child seat is fitted in the center position of the rear seat in the Saab 9 5 Sedan the center armrest must be se...

Page 31: ...the driver s and passenger sides are used Situ ations can therefore arise where only one of the airbags inflates It is also possible for only the seatbelt pretensioners to be activated and for the airbags to remain uninflated The entire process takes less than 0 1 second literally faster than the blink ing of an eye These airbags are triggered only by moder ate to severe frontal or near frontal cr...

Page 32: ...e airbag inflates deflates To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of a crash the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absorb ing material These areas must not be modified in any way Work on these areas must only be carried out at an authorized Saab dealer Fumes are generated by the chemical reaction that inflates the airbag Because the dust fumes can in certain cases cause irrit...

Page 33: ...nsor 6 Side airbag 7 Front sensors IB1743 Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the surfaces marked as these are where the airbags inflate in the event of a crash IB417 Moment of impact The sensors detect deceleration and send a signal via the cen tral sensor to the gas generator that inflates the airbag The inflating airbag cushions the driver Airbag now fully inflated The airbag ...

Page 34: ...can be killed by the airbag The BACKSEATis the SAFESTplace for children NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the airbag ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS Never allow a child to stand in front of the seat or to sit on the lap of a front seatpassenger Seriousinjuryor death could result if the airbag is inflated in a crash The glove compartment m...

Page 35: ... any object in the area that would be occupied by the inflated airbag For optimum protection sit upright in the seat with your safety belt correctly fastened The sensors for the side airbags are fitted in the front doors We advise against doing any work on the doors that could affect the moisture barrier in the door or the airbag sensors It is essential that the moisture barrier thick plastic film...

Page 36: ...hicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly See page 56 The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate with out a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle IB1182 Side airbag inflated IB1707 Side airbag components 1 Side airbag 2 Sen...

Page 37: ...eat back to increase the distance between you and the airbag For short drivers special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force to be fast enough to protect an adult in the seat When do the front airbags inflate The airbag will only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal or n...

Page 38: ... the airbag The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children NEVER put a child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the air bag Always use safety belts and child restraints Arethesmokeandfumes givenoffwhenthe airbag operates at all harmful Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several minutes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes ...

Page 39: ...39 Security Security Doors _________________ 40 Central locking _________ 40 Car alarm ______________ 46 IB446 ...

Page 40: ...e up to four keys for a car at one time If you loose one key you should have this replaced as soon as possible by con tacting yourSaab dealer When the new key is programmed into the system the missing key is automatically erased NOTE For this reason we strongly advise you to take two keys with you on long jour neys and to keep them separate If all keys are lost it will be necessary to replace cost...

Page 41: ... on the driver s door Remote unlocking 2 Press 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 If remote unlocking should fail to work Unlock the driver s door with the key To silence the alarm insert the key into the igni tion switch and turn it to the ON position The car can now be started Contact yo...

Page 42: ...e symbol side of the switch once To unlock the driver s door press the switch once To unlock all doors press the switch twice This switch is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside using the remote control The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door WARNING The remote controlalso works from inside the car Therefore hold the key in such a way that the butto...

Page 43: ...ion Display SID will issue the following message Remote control battery low Replace battery Press the CLEAR button on the SID to acknowledge this message You must then replace the battery without delay to avoid malfunctions The life of the battery is normally 4 years Contact a Saab dealer to have the battery replaced WARNING Having the doors locked when you are driving will reduce the likelihood o...

Page 44: ...e direc tion indicators flashing three times The trunk lid switch on the driver s door is inoperative when the car is locked Locking The trunk lid release is locked automatically when closed Trunk Release Handle There is a glow in the dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from...

Page 45: ...oor if the car is unlocked and at a standstill Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direc tion indicators flashing three times Locking The tailgate is locked using The button on the key The button on the centre console The key in the driver s door When vehicle speed exceeds 2 mph 4 km h NOTICE Use the grab handle to close the tailgate Avoid the following due to the risk of lock mechanism damage wh...

Page 46: ...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 and hood are closed prop erly If the fault persists LED flashing when renewed attempt made to activate the car alarm by remote control lock the car using the key instead The car alarm will not have been activated and you should get in touch with an authori...

Page 47: ...mobilizer is activated This means that the car cannot be started without the correct key inserted in the igni tion and the immobilizer thus deactivated If a fault is detected e g in the transmitter Key not accepted Contact service will appear on the Saab Information Display SID In this case you can still start the car if you turn the ignition key to ON and press one of the buttons on the key provi...

Page 48: ...e center console for 2 seconds These actions will trigger the alarm hazard warning lights and horn To deactivate panic function Push one of the buttons on the key push the LOCK switch in the center console turn the key in the driver s door or turn the ignition to ON When the panic function is activated the car will be locked unlocked depending upon which button was pushed When the ignition is ON t...

Page 49: ...t canbesubstantiallymore than this in ideal conditions range can vary greatly depending on the position of the car and its surroundings If the key is not working it may be because the code signal has not been synchronized with that in the control module for the car alarm To rectify this press the unlock button on the key at least four times in quick succession When it is recog nized the door locks...

Page 50: ...vated Flashes 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 Theft protection failure Contact service Probably a fault in one of the sensors or the horn Have the car checked by an autho rized Saab dealer Key not accepted Contact service Fault in key transmitter or in igni ti...

Page 51: ...ference 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 210 of Industry Canada Opera tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference including interference that may ca...

Page 52: ...52 Security This page has been left blank ...

Page 53: ...ghts _______________ 54 Instruments ___________ 60 Saab Information Display SID ________________ 63 Switches _____________ 69 Automatic climate control ACC _______________ 75 ECON OFF F C ECON OFF CLEAR SET IB1939 VOL TRE BAL ON FAD BAS PULL PUSH AS SEARCH 2 1 3 5 4 6 DOLBY B NR ...

Page 54: ...f the engine oil pressure is dangerously low If the light flashes or comes on while you are driving stop the car switch off the engine and check the engine oil level see page 204 NOTICE Under no circumstances must the car be driven when this warning light is on Low oil pressure can result in serious engine damage Main instrument panel 1 Tachometer 2 Indicator and warning lights 3 Speedometer 4 Ind...

Page 55: ...in the reser voir see pages 208 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 56 Parking brake warning light This light will show when the parking brake is on see page 196 If the car is driven with the parking brake still on will also come on and a chime will sound The parking brake is mechanical and oper ates ...

Page 56: ...er 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 It should go out after the engine has started WARNING If the ABS is inoperative there is a danger of the rear wheels locking up on hard braking If the level of brake fluid in the reser voir is below t...

Page 57: ...shed performance 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 light indi cates an engine related problem While your car may be able to be driven with the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator light illuminated Limp home mode you are advised to have yo...

Page 58: ... reduced Indicator open door If a door has not been closed properly the pictogram will indicate the door concerned or tailgate Indicator SPORT mode automatic transmission This light will come on in cars with automatic transmission when the S SPORT button on the selector lever has been pressed position N or D see page 166 In this mode the gear changes occur later at higher engine revs giving the en...

Page 59: ...Indicator TCS ESP TheTCS ESPindicatorlightis located in the tachometer and will be illuminated when TCS ESP regulation is occurring i e when there is insufficient traction between the tires and the road surface to provide the grip required for the acceleration called for The driver can also sense that the engine is not responding normally to the accelerator Operation of the TCS ESP indicates reduc...

Page 60: ...y cut out function in the fuel system prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6 000 rpm Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance traveled in miles on U S vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilome tres and the trip meter in miles and tenths kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles Reset button The reset button has two funct...

Page 61: ... on see page 57 Use the Saab Information display SID to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel see page 63 Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper ature of the coolant The needle should be in the middle of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature If the needle approaches the red zone which can occur in very hot weather or when...

Page 62: ...st part of the red zone without indicating that there is a fault If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power because the monitoring system is holding the charging pressure down you should contact an authorized Saab dealer If the speed exceeds 149 mph 240 km h 155 mph 250 km h 9 5 Aero the increase in speed will be limited by the lowering of the boost pr...

Page 63: ...utton to scroll through 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 attention can otherwise easily be distracted from the road Dist Distance to destination Trip meter Arriv Estimated time of arrival Alarm Alarm function SpeedW Speed warning chime Dat...

Page 64: ... the value press CLEAR to reset 4 Press SET to record the value Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated using the values for fuel consumed and dis tance driven since last reset This value is stored in the car s trip computer even when the engine is switched off Select Fuel Ø with To reset the value press the CLEAR button for 4 seconds A chime will be heard and CLEARED w...

Page 65: ... 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 the same way After the distance to destination has decreased to zero the Dist will function as a trip meter see Using Dist as a trip meter The starting value for the trip meter will be the last dista...

Page 66: ...he 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 the Speed Ø and Arriv functions will display current val ues If values are set during the journey the new values will be displayed after a delay of about 10 seconds Resetting values To reset the va...

Page 67: ...e 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 time for at least eight seconds until SERVICE appears on the dis play and a chime sounds The message can only be deleted when it is shown on the SID Night panel To improve night driving conditions inside the car the Night Panel mod...

Page 68: ...cation 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 messages can be displayed in six language options English Swedish German French Italian and Spanish Selecting units and language 1 Press CLEAR and SET simultaneously for four seconds until a chi...

Page 69: ...te The lighting switch must be in parking light or headlight position low beam posi tion only to operate the fog lights see page 72 Headlights Theheadlightscomeonautomaticallywhen the ignition is ON and go off when the igni tion switch is turned to the LOCK position The parking lights however can be on when the ignition switch is in the LOCK posi tion High low beam To switch between high and low b...

Page 70: ...me 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 will go off automatically when the engine is switched off When the fog light is next needed it will have to be switched on manually again The rear fog light consists of one light so it should not be ...

Page 71: ...tch 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 to off position The stalk also has an intermediate spring loaded position that is useful for sig nalling when changing lanes or passing The respective indicator lights on the instru ment panel flash ...

Page 72: ... hazard warning lights are left on for some time the flasher frequency will be reduced to save the battery Hazard warning lights should only be used if the car constitutes a hazard to other road users Reversing lights The reversing lights come on automatically when reverse gear is engaged or selected with the ignition switched on WARNING Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be left at t...

Page 73: ...he rearview mirror The system varies between single sweeps of the windshield and continuous wiping depending on how much water or snow there is on the windshield Activate the system by lifting the control stalk to position 1 The wipers make one sweep for reference to see how much water and snow is on the windshield In future the sensor compares the amount of water and snow on the windshield with t...

Page 74: ...s stalk has two additional switches ON OFF and The ON position provides intermittent wip ing The position provides washing and wiping After a few 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 away any remaining washer fluid A spring loaded position b...

Page 75: ...he 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 char coal filter It is so efficient that levels of nox ious substances such as benzene and tolu ene are also reduced To reduce the likelihood of misting on the insides of the windows the glass should be ...

Page 76: ...d 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 the adjacent control The climate control system works best if the panel vents are open If you find the air cold or that it is drafty start by directing the air away from the body If the center vent is ...

Page 77: ... 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 the temperature setting be made in steps of 2 F 1 C Once the desired climate has been achieved the rear center vents can be closed to prevent warm air being distrib uted at face height Settings when HI...

Page 78: ...A 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 engine is started the A C system is in AUTO mode apart from any currently set program see page 81 and 82 IB370 A C compressor OFF No cooling of inlet air Temperature air distribution and fan speed st...

Page 79: ...10 C see Program ming I and II on pages 81 and 82 Recirculation is selected automatically for effective cooling but it can also be switched on off manually Although recirculation does not substantially affect the air quality it is useful to prevent unpleasant smells or fumes being drawn into the car from outside IB373 IB374 To increase the fan speed in steps If after being off the ignition is swit...

Page 80: ...switched 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 2 10 minutes depending on the temperature outside Press twice Air will be directed onto the windshield with no increase in the fan speed The heating for the rear window will not be switched on To revert to the p...

Page 81: ...quired 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 selections can be programmed into the ACC system so that these will take effect when the car is started Note that the ignition must be switched off for at least ten minutes after programming for the sele...

Page 82: ...ess 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 beenprogrammedaccording to Programming II To prevent misting this func tion is disengaged at outdoor temperatures lower than 45 F 7 C and engaged at temperatures above 50 F 10 C This function is useful to prevent fumes being drawn into the car in traffic jams Recirculation is ...

Page 83: ... 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 themselves will be shown in the temperature display on the right Useful tips Before driving the car to an authorized Saab dealer If AUTO is not shown on the display see Cancelling the pro grammed settings I on page 81 If you suspect that the ACC system is no...

Page 84: ... 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 70 F 21 C for both temperature zones 2 Select Defroster If this is not enough 3 Increase the fan speed If this is not enough 4 Select a higher temperature The following measures are recommended if t...

Page 85: ...stem ____ 87 Sound controls _______ 89 Radio _______________ 90 Cassette player _______ 92 CD player ____________ 95 CD changer __________ 97 Programmable functions 101 Steering wheel controls 102 Security lock _________ 103 Technical data________ 104 Fault codes __________ 106 IB1940 ...

Page 86: ... center speaker further enhances the overall sound image and one in each door The Prestige system Harman Kardon has nine speakers 9 5 Sport Wagon has eight speakers three mounted in the fascia the center speaker further enhances the sound image one in each door and two subwoof ers in the rear window shelf 9 5 Sport Wagon one subwoofer in the luggage com partment The subwoofers enhance repro ductio...

Page 87: ... pull out 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 pushing the button in FAD Press to release the button and adjust the fade between the front and rear sets of speakers Lock the setting by pushing the button in VOL BAL ON PULL PUSH TRE FAD B...

Page 88: ...age 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 disc SEEK CD RDM SEEK Remove CD Press once Change to CD changer when CD player is active Presstwice Changeto CD changer when radio or cassette player is active Press hold briefly a chime will sound Ra...

Page 89: ...ne hour 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 the left and right speakers When the control is released it reverts to the volume function BAS Bass TRE Treble Rotate clockwise to increase the level and counter clockwise to reduce it The Bass a...

Page 90: ...ed button for more than a second to store the currently tuned station During this time the radio will be mute The sound will return as soon as the station has been stored Tuning 2 Automatic seek tuning Press briefly to search for higher fre 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 wil...

Page 91: ...tostore mode is ON the AS indicator will show at the bottom of the display Press and hold in the AS SEARCH button for more than a second to initiate a search for the six strongest stations Each time the system finds and stores a sta tion the number on the far right of the dis play will change If the system cannot find six stations with good reception the remain ing preset buttons will be empty If ...

Page 92: ... other side of the tape press The deck will automatically 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 Dolby B should be on for playback of tapes recorded with Dolby B and off for those recorded without Dolby B Eject button 4 To stop playback of a tape pr...

Page 93: ...ess 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 Blank skip function ON OFF press and hold mid segment When the Blank skip function is active dis play BL SKIP ON unrecorded gaps that are longer than 15 seconds will automati cally be skipped When auto ...

Page 94: ...ads inside 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 time 3 Remove the cleaning tape and reload the other one Tape care Do not expose cassette tapes to direct sun light or to extremes of temperature as this can damage the cassette and the tape Alw...

Page 95: ...ancel playback press the eject RADIO or 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 press twice Rapid play passage search When or is pressed and held rapid play will be initiated with the time and track showing on the display e g If the button is ...

Page 96: ... 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 track the following display will appear The sample playback starts 30 seconds after the start of the track and lasts for 8 sec onds When all the tracks on the disc have been scanned the system will reve...

Page 97: ...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 twice If the CD player is active press the CD RDM button once If the CDs in the magazine have not been changed the system will start playback from where it left off before If there is no magazine in the CD ...

Page 98: ... track on the first CD when the CD changer is 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 corresponding CD If the selected CD is already being played playback will restart from the first track If the selected CD tray is empty the follow ing will appear o...

Page 99: ...iated with the time and track showing on the 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 between the CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes The CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes change the function of and The selected mode will also be active the next time the syste...

Page 100: ...azine 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 of each CD has been sampled the CD changer will revert to play back of the track that was playing when SCAN was selected Press any segment of the SEEK button during scanning to play the current tra...

Page 101: ...o a low level Adjusting the volume The default setting for START VOL is volume setting 9 and that for TEL VOL is volume setting 14 the highest volume set ting is 30 Maximum START VOL TEL VOL To change the 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 te...

Page 102: ...eel controls To facilitate use of the Audio System and to promote safer driving most of the functions can be operated using the integral remote controls on the steering wheel Control functions NXT RADIO mode preselect buttons 1 2 6 1 TAPE mode Play other side of tape CD mode Inoperative CD changer mode Select CD in magazine 1 2 6 1 SEEK RADIO mode Auto manual tuning TAPE mode Music search Fast for...

Page 103: ... the following will appear on the dis play If a CD changer has been installed it will also have been security coded If the security code for the CD changer does not match when the changer is selected the following will appear on the display If a CD changer is to be retrofitted or if you wish to move the main Audio System module and or CD changer to another car Saab 9 5 you must consult an authoriz...

Page 104: ... __________________ 200 W 150 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 Frequency range FM ______________________ 87 9 107 9 MHz AM ______________________ 530 1710 kHz Tuning steps Automatic seek tuning _______ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Manual tun...

Page 105: ...s pos sible the system is equipped with two FM antennas so called FM diversity NOTICE Refrain from placing hard or sharp objects on the rear parcel shelf to avoid damaging the antenna leads Do not use sun protective film which con tains metal particles on the rear window this can be the cause of radio interfer ence WARNING To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of a crash the headliner a...

Page 106: ...r a vehicle telematics communications and navigation system Please consult the sep arate chapter in this owner s manual page 107 NOTICE Great care should be exercised in trying to rectify a fault If you are at all unsure contact an authorized Saab dealer Fault code Possible cause CD CDC ERROR 12 17 19 CD is dirty loaded wrong side up or defec tive TAPE ERR 01 Tape broken or mechanical fault in dec...

Page 107: ...vices _________ 110 Roadside assistance _________ 111 Stolen vehicle tracking ________ 111 Accident Assist ____________ 111 Hands free communication ____ 111 The OnStar Premium Services Plan________ 111 Route support ______________ 111 Ride Assist_________________ 111 Information and Convenience ser vices ____________________ 111 Online Concierge services_____ 112 Additional Services____ 112 Perso...

Page 108: ... all OnStar services It also introduces the added services of Personal Calling Virtual advisor and the Onstar Subscriber website For a complete explanation of these addi tional services please see pages 112 116 and 117 NOTE In order for OnStar to operate the car audio system must be switched on OnStar is Easy If your new Saab has OnStar it s easy to start using your OnStar system In fact pressing ...

Page 109: ...ns link and seamless inte gration into your Saab This system allows the OnStar advisors to pinpoint your Saab s location precisely This way advisors can provide you with a range of helpful services to protect you and your Saab Plus with the Premium Services Plan included for 12 months with your Saab advisors can also access an extensive database to assist you with directions making reservations an...

Page 110: ...f you have forgotten your PIN just call the OnStar Cen ter For security reasons we will send your PIN to you in the mail The OnStar Safe Sound Plan The OnStar Safe and Sound Plan is one of three plans you can purchase With it you have access to a complete range of ser vices providing you with an unsurpassed level of safety and security 24 hours a day 7 days a week And you have it all at the touch ...

Page 111: ...l microphone picks up your voice while the OnStar advisor talks to you through your stereo speakers Note Audio system must be switched on You can even adjust the volume to your liking with the steering wheel controls or the radio volume knob Your hands remain on the steering wheel while your eyes remain on the road Being safe on the road is important but there s more to life than security There s ...

Page 112: ... 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 even greater level of safety security and convenience while driv ing This new service is not yet available in all areas Complete availability in the U S is anticipated in 2001 For system limitations and details call OnStar at 1 800 ONSTAR 7 Avail...

Page 113: ...esponse 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 nametag say CALL 3 By dialing the last number say REDIAL To dial a number To dial using a Nametag To redial the last number dialed Receiving a Call If someone calls your wireless phone num ber the entertainment sy...

Page 114: ...ebsite 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 be connected to OnStar for approval to replenish You will be warned at the beginning of a call when you have ten or fewer calling units remain ing 1 Press the OnStar White Dot button OnStar will respond Ready 2...

Page 115: ...You must turn security OFF before calls can be made Volume Control The volume of the audio portion of Personal Calling is controlled with your steering wheel volume controls or with the radio volume knob 1 Press the OnStar White Dot button OnStar will respond Ready 2 Say Units OnStar will respond Verify or Add 3 Say Add You will be connected to OnStar for replenish ment 1 Press the OnStar White Do...

Page 116: ...ew features and categories to the Virtual Advisor The 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 or the OnStar website at www onstar com and then click on the link to the subscriber web site Weather The OnStar Virtual advisor will deliver an u...

Page 117: ...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 account number and personal identification number PIN If you do not know your account number or PIN contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR For security reasons your PIN will be mailed to your address on record Limitations Not withstanding anything contained h...

Page 118: ...re 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 this information on file with OnStar is a real advantage and helps you avoid repeating your credit card information over a cellular connection Your trust is what we most value Transferring OnStar Because your OnStar 3 button ...

Page 119: ...1 Electric windows______ 127 Sunroof _____________ 128 Interior lighting _______ 130 Sun visors ___________ 131 Ashtrays_____________ 131 Glove compartment ___ 132 Cup holders__________ 134 Trunk _______________ 135 Spare wheel and tools _ 145 Fuel filler door________ 146 Opening the fuel filler door in an emergency_ 146 IB394 ...

Page 120: ... steering wheel to the desired position and then raise the lever The lever should lock with a click Make sure that the lever is fully locked before driving off Horn The horn is sounded by pressing the central part of the steering wheel Press closest to the steering wheel rim WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel unless the car is stationary IB408 To adjust the steering wheel IB1563 ...

Page 121: ...ee page 14 Cars equipped with a programmable driver s seat also have the ability to angle the passenger s mirror down when revers ing e g for a better view of the curb 1 Select reverse 2 Press the tiny button adjacent to the doormirror switch to tilt the mirror The mirror will be reset automatically when reverse gear is deselected The mirror glass can also be adjusted man ually by gently pressing ...

Page 122: ...te to pre vent potential harm or damage When programming the garage opener you may be operating a garage door or gate operator Therefore it is advised to park outside of the garage Do not use the garage opener with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety standards This includes any garage door opener model manufac tured before April 1 198...

Page 123: ...ators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 4 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Pro gramming section 5 After the indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light release both the mirror and hand held transmit ter buttons 6 Press and hold the just trained button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on con st...

Page 124: ...een accepted by the garage opener The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly Proceed with Programming step five to complete Reprogramming a single button To program a device to the garage opener using a button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired button DO NOT release the button 2 Theindicator light willbegin to flashafter 20 seconds Without releasing the ...

Page 125: ...zzling the driver This dark ening is stepless The mirrors return to their normal states when the strong light source diminishes The auto dimming function can be turned OFF with the switch on the lower edge of the rear view mirror NOTE Towing a trailer can cause the system to malfunction as the rear facing sensor may sense light from the trailer NOTICE Switch off the power supply to the garage door...

Page 126: ...termine the correct zone 2 Press and hold button 5 until ZONE is shown in the display on the mirror 6 s The zone number setting now is also shown 3 Press button 5 repeatedly to change the zone number There are 15 zones from which to choose Once the correct zone is selected release the button and wait 4 seconds The compass will now display the bearing Calibration Calibration is performed automatica...

Page 127: ... 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 the window is fully closed or when the switch is released WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when the side windows are being wound up Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the electric windows ...

Page 128: ... switched off Sunroof Option in Canada certain variants The sunroof is operated by the switch on the overhead panel above the rearview mirror The sunroof can be opened partially or fully WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos ing the sunroof Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the electric sunroof for example due to children playing T...

Page 129: ...rior 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 wash the seal along the front edge together with the paintwork that is in contact with the seal when the roof is closed Emergency operation of sunroof In an emergency e g if there is an electrical fail...

Page 130: ...hdrawn 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 is switched ON There is also a light in the sun visors The light comes on when the cover over the vanity mirror is opened When the ignition is OFF if a door has been left open for 20 minutes the i...

Page 131: ...there is also 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 To remove the ashtray open it and after that pull left side out at an angle To refit line up the slots on either side and slide it closed Rear ashtrays Open the lid to use ashtray To remov...

Page 132: ...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 cool etc Slide the cover towards you to admit cold air Additional storage facilities are provided see next page WARNING The maximum combined load for the two cigarette lighter sockets is 240 W 20 A WARNING The glove compartment...

Page 133: ...r equipment and trunk IB436 IB437 IB439 IB441 IB438 On the back of the front seats certain variants only Center armrest for rear seat option On leading edge of front seats Console between front seats In the doors ...

Page 134: ...ers provided may vary between models WARNING The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china glass or hard plastic as these can cause injury in the event of a crash Use only for paper cups or aluminium cans Avoid spillage particularly of hot drinks Avoid putting oversized cups in the cup holder NOTICE Take care not to spill any liquid on the audio system when using the cup holders Sof...

Page 135: ...he backrest WARNING Rear seat passengers should always ensure that the head restraint is raised and in proper position for the seats to be occupied Keep hands well clear of all moving parts Never place heavy objects on the rear window shelf There is always a danger of loose objects flying about and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash Before folding up the back...

Page 136: ...cure small items if the backrest is folded down or the load through hatch is open Small items can also be thrown around inside the car and cause personal injury Do not exceed the load capacity of the car as this will alter its handling characteristics see page 270 Make sure that the seat cushions and backrests are properly secured when folding them back to their normal position Check that the butt...

Page 137: ...ore 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 Tie Downs The tie downs for securing the load are fitted inside the trunk Place the load as far in as possible WARNING Anchor the load securely e g using middle safety belt to avoid danger of injury...

Page 138: ...ear seat 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 right hand side 5 Fold the wide section of the backrest forward in the corresponding manner 6 Adjust the front seats for optimal driving passenger comfort Alternative location of the parcel shelf if this is removed Folded up...

Page 139: ...hing when handling moving parts of 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 a crash Make sure that the backrests are locked when they are folded back upright Check that the two red warning indication flags are fully down This indicates that the backrests are...

Page 140: ... Never use the elastic floor net and elastic side net when the rear seat 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 anchoring possibili ties are restricted when the rear seat is in this position That the rear seat is in the upright position is a b...

Page 141: ...to keep light objects tidy not for anchoring The floor net should be attached to the cargo bolts that are mounted on the Car goTracks Place the tie down eyes as far forward and as far back as possible on the CargoTracks The side netting should be attached to the two tie down eyes which are included in the accessory kit and to two of the eyes mounted on the right hand CargoTrack on the floor The ca...

Page 142: ... this purpose Removing the cargo net storage cas sette 1 Fold down the entire rear seat see page 138 2 Push the cassette to the right WARNING The cargo in the luggage compart ment must be anchored properly even if the cargo net is correctly in position The only purpose of the net is to prevent light objects from being thrown aboutinthecabinduringheavy braking or in the event of a crash Take extra ...

Page 143: ...heels 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 risk 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 Provide protection on sharp edges to prevent damage to the anchoring stra...

Page 144: ... the floor is not in use 1 Lift up the floor 2 Fold down the support wheels 3 Laydown thesliding floor andmake sure that it is locked in its lower position Trunk Release Handle There is a glow in the dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside NOTICE The trunk releas...

Page 145: ...nderneath the trunk There is also room for a spare bulb kit accessory Driving considerations with compact spare wheel tire fitted see page 187 WARNING Stow all tools carefully away after use so that they cannot get loose and cause injury in the event of a crash IB1753 Stowage of spare wheel and tools under trunk floor IB1554 Jack location between spare wheel and sill ...

Page 146: ... the trunk 9 5 Sedan Start by checking fuse 25 see page 229 A thin cable on the right hand side in the trunk is connected to the catch for the filler door To open the door pull the yellow plas tic arrow on the end of the cable 9 5 Wagon Start by checking fuse 25 see page 229 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 t...

Page 147: ...Stability Program ESP _______ 172 Economical motoring __ 174 Driving in cold weather_ 176 Driving in hot weather _ 177 Towing a trailer _______ 178 Driving with a roof rack load________________ 183 Driving at night _______ 185 Driving with a load ____ 185 Driving considerations with compact spare wheel tire fitted ______ 187 Driving with the trunk lid tailgate open______ 188 Driving in deep water ...

Page 148: ...ts 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 in the ON position when the engine is not running Turn the key to OFF to switch off the electrical circuits In the ON position certain warning and indicator lights come on as a check and they normal...

Page 149: ...s or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch If dirt or liquid gets into it the switch may 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 seat Depress the clutch pedal fully If the gear lever is not in the neutral posi tion the clutch pedal must be fu...

Page 150: ... to engage when the ignition key is turned to the start position make sure the clutch pedal is full depressed Misposi tioned floor mats or other obstructions under the clutch pedal may affect starting 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 transmission 1 The selector lever must be in the P or N position 2 K...

Page 151: ...ionic T7 system developed by Saab is an intelligent engine management system designed to achieve optimum driv ability under differing driving conditions The system makes adjustments automati cally for instance if the car is being driven at altitude oxygen deficient air for differ ent grades of fuel AON 87 93 and for dif ferent load conditions 1 Starting and driving Refrain from using full throttle...

Page 152: ...nts the following points must be observed Have the car serviced regularly in accor dance with the service program The fuel and ignition systems are particularly important in this context Always be alert to any misfiring of the engine not running on all cylinders and any loss of power or performance At the first sign of a malfunction reduce speed and take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soo...

Page 153: ...al temperature the engine must start to run on all cylinders Stop jump starting if the engine fails to start immediately 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 Fuel filler flap certain variants only The fuel filler flap is opened by means of a button on the driver s ...

Page 154: ... full 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 conden sation forming in the tank and thus avoid possible running problems is to keep the tank well filled Before the onset of freezing temperatures in winter it may be advisable to add gasoline anti freeze to the fuel a few times to di...

Page 155: ...g 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 suitable co solvent and added corrosion inhibitors Other less common fuel additives used by some gasoline dealers are also acceptable provided that the resultant gasoline is not more than 2 7 oxygen by we...

Page 156: ... But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accel erating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy con stant knock that means you have a problem NOTICE Higher concentrations of methanol than listed above or the use of methanol blended gasoline without suitable co solvents and corrosion inhibitors can ...

Page 157: ...called methylcy clopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask your service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT Saab Automobile AB does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunc tion indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs...

Page 158: ...e gear lever straight back without applying any lateral pressure This will pre vent 2nd gear being engaged by mistake which can result in overreving and possible damage to the engine Before engaging reverse wait till the 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 Towing Towing ...

Page 159: ... If the accelerator is 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 from creeping for ward or backward if reverse is selected The car must be at a standstill before P R or Nis selected You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever o...

Page 160: ...uto matic transmission will automatically revert to Normal mode see page 166 Adaptive gear change pattern is a trans mission function in the Normal and Sport modes which matches gear changing to current driving conditions The transmission control module senses the load on the engine and temperature of the transmis sion A suitable gear change pattern is then selected automatically to avoid unneces ...

Page 161: ...mission fault indicator light appears on the main instrument panel the system has detected a fault in the auto matic transmission or its control module see page 59 This also means that the Limp home mode has been selected to guard against further damage being done to the transmission In this mode the automatic transmission starts in 5th gear and gear changes if nec essary will have to be made manu...

Page 162: ...en the gearbox is strained for example when driving with a trailer on hilly roads To avoid the transmission fluid overheating always drive in Normal mode The adaptive gear change patterns are then active High air temperatures or a faulty oil cooler can also cause the transmission fluid to overheat Overheating reduces the service life of the fluid Contact an authorized Saab dealer see also page 178...

Page 163: ...n instrument panel and then the gear that is actually engaged If the road surface is slippery you may wish to pull off in 2nd or 3rd to reduce the risk of wheel spin When descending hills you should select a low gear to increase the braking effect of the engine and thus spare the brakes Manual gear selections are shown on the main instrument panel The selector posi tion and the current gear are di...

Page 164: ...nexpect edly To prevent the engine and transmission from becoming hotter 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 position for normal motoring Gear changes between 1st and 5th will take place automatically the timing of which is determined by the thro...

Page 165: ...ine speed and the car remains in the same gear for longer 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 or down long slopes with a trailer or caravan and to prevent over heating the transmission oil The adaptive gear change function is also selected automatically when the tr...

Page 166: ... indicator appears 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 can be selected when the engine is running by pressing the W button on the selector lever surround It cannot be selected when the selector lever is in position M or L Note It is still possib...

Page 167: ...T You can also increase the speed of the car using the SET button Press it once to increase the speed by 1 mph 1 6 km h or hold it in and release when the desired speed is reached Temporary increase in speed Press the accelerator to override the preset speed e g for overtaking When you release the accelerator the system will revert to the preset speed To cancel temporarily Move the control stalk t...

Page 168: ...n When the TCS ESP system is operative for more than 1 minute Braking To avoid the brakes becoming overheated e g when negotiating long descents with a drop of several hundred feet select a low gear to use the braking effect of the engine If the car has automatic transmission move the selector lever to position D or L When driving fast you can help to prolong the life of the brakes by thinking ahe...

Page 169: ...fy this touch the brake pedal periodically to dry the brakes out The same applies after the car has been washed or when the weather is very humid Avoid parking the car with wet brakes Before parking and if the traffic condi tions allow brake quite heavily so that the brake discs and pads warm up and dry The brakes are power assisted and it should be kept in mind that the servo unit only provides t...

Page 170: ...l this is perfectly nor mal Press the pedal down hard you cannot press too hard 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 light pressure is applied to the pedal This means that you can brake gently to test the condition of the road and adapt your...

Page 171: ...rface is so low that one or both of the wheels would lose their grip were the car not equipped with the TCS e g When the car is pulling away or accelerat ing with the front wheels on different sur faces e g one slippery and one 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...

Page 172: ...TCS will be switched off automatically The cruise control system will automatically be disengaged after one second if it is active when the TCS starts to operate Electronic Stability Program ESP The Electronic Stability Program employs both the antilock braking system ABS and the traction control system TCS It is a safety system that helps the driver to stabi lize the car in unusual circumstances ...

Page 173: ...anu ally When the ignition key is turned to the ON position the lamp is lit for about four sec onds while the system undergoes a self test Turning ESP off The system can be turned off manually with the ESP button whereupon the light on the main instrument panel will come on The ESP system cannot be switched off if the car is travelling faster than 35 mph 60 km h The ESP is always operative during ...

Page 174: ...ven short journeys of 3 5 miles 5 8 km do not give the engine enough time to reach normal temperature Strong winds can also affect fuel consump tion How to read the graph above If fuel consumption with the engine at normal temperature is 28 mpg 10l 100 km the actual fuel consumption 3 miles 5 km after the engine has started from cold will be 23 5mpg 12l 100 km atoutsidetemp of 68 F 20 C increase o...

Page 175: ...e is started and avoid high revving Driving in a low gear results in higher fuel consumption than in a high gear because of the higher engine speed for a given road speed Always change up to a higher gear as soon as traffic conditions allow and use the highest gear as much as pos sible Check the air pressure in the tires once a month Incorrect pressures increase tire wear It is better to have slig...

Page 176: ...o dispel any condensation in the fuel tank which could freeze and cause problems in the system Keep the tank well filled to reduce the risk of condensation forming If the car is parked outside in freezing weather fuel additives gasoline anti freeze will not do any good as it cannot remove water that has already fro zen Park the car in a warm place so that any ice that may have built up melts then ...

Page 177: ...er Specifications see page 278 Consult your Saab dealer for details of approved tire chains Driving in hot weather Always check the coolant level before starting a journey The level should be just below the MAX mark At the end of a journey if the engine has worked hard allow it to idle for two or three minutes before switching it off If the needle on the temperature gauge enters the red zone 1 Bri...

Page 178: ...or your car WARNING Exercise care when opening the hood if the engine is overheated Never remove the expansion tank cap com pletely when the engine is hot The cooling system is pressurized hot coolant and vapor can escape These can cause injury to your eyes and burns Open the cap slowly to release the pressure before removing it WARNING When towing a trailer do not attempt to negotiate a hill havi...

Page 179: ...the hill and therefore apply only to short periods Recommendations for driving in hilly terrain The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in warm weather i e approximately 86 F 30 C The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot weather i e approximately 104 F 40 C Gradient of hill Maximum trailerweight lbs kg Maximum dura tion minu...

Page 180: ...s switched off Engine torque is reduced The following message will be displayed on the SID if the transmission fluid becomes too hot Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop If this message appears stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the engine to idle until the message has gone out The selector lever should be in position P When continuing your journey select manual mode and a gear in w...

Page 181: ...der This is essential since towing a caravan increases the strain on the car Check and if necessary adjust the tire pressure of the car and caravan Make sure all wheel bolts are properly tightened Make sure that the equipment joining the car and caravan is properly secured and adjusted Make sure the caravan s electrical cable is properly connected and is not so long that it drags along the ground ...

Page 182: ... load on the towbar ball is 5 to 7 of the trailer weight with a maximum permissible tongue weight of 110 165 lbs 50 75 kg Note that this load must be added to the total load for the car If this now exceeds the specified load capacity the load in the lug gage compartment will have to be reduced by a corresponding amount WARNING When you connect the trailer be sure to attach its safety chains to the...

Page 183: ...otect the paintwork during assembly 2 Open all the doors Fold back the rubber strip and find the fixing holes 3 Start on the left hand side of the car Restthecarriercarefullyacross theroof with the rigid foot towards you Hold the foot clear of the roof to avoid damaging the paintwork Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins on the foot into the fixing holes Make sure that the rubber strip co...

Page 184: ...ings on the cross mem bers to see which is the front and which is the rear roof carrier 3 Place the cross members on the roof rails on their respective sides of the center supports The cross members must not be placed beyond the front or rear joint on the rail Ensure that the dis tance between the cross members is at least 28 inches 700 mm If a roof box is to be fitted the cross members must be po...

Page 185: ...als Heavy meals have a tendency to induce tiredness Driving with a load The driving characteristics of the car are affected by the way it is loaded Place heavy loads as far forward and as low as possible in the trunk Secure the load to the tie downs see page 137 The load should be such that the car s total weight or axle weight are not exceeded see page 270 Heavy loads mean that the car s center o...

Page 186: ...Neverreduce thepressure ofa hottire Ifthe tires are hot when you check them only increase the pressure if necessary Underinflated tires wear more quickly than slightly overinflated tires If a valve is leaking simply unscrew it and fit a new one Important Remember to adjust the tire pressures if you change the load in the car or intend to drive at substantially lower or higher speeds than normal WA...

Page 187: ...s reduced The car must not be driven with more than one compact tire at a time Avoid driving against a curb Do not use snow chains Do not fit the wheel cover this would con ceal the warning text WARNING Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h as the tire can overheat and adversely affect the handling of the car Tire pressure refer to page 279 The spare wheel or punctured tire must be stowed under the trunk f...

Page 188: ...30 cm and do not drive faster than 3 4 mph Water can otherwise be sucked into the engine The engine will be seriously damaged if water enters the intake system WARNING Remember that the brake servo does not operate when the engine is off Much greater pressure than normal will therefore be required to operate the brake pedal Nor does the steering servo operate when the engine is off The steering wi...

Page 189: ...used instead of the towing eye WARNING Make sure that the towing eye at the front is screwed in tightly The towing eye is only designed for use when the car is being towed on the road It must not be used to pull the car out of a ditch for example Make sure that all bystanders keep a suitable distance in case the towing eye or tow rope should break The towing eye or tow rope could catapult off and ...

Page 190: ...transported farther than that summon a tow truck A flat bed tow truck is the pre ferred method to tow Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage Cars with automatic transmission The car cannot be bump started In an emergency it is possible to start the engine using jump leads see the section Jump starting on page 191 Transporting the car NOTICE Never use the towing eyes to pull the ca...

Page 191: ...round the battery Therefore always avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of the bat tery The battery contains corrosive sulfuric acid Always wear a face mask or gog gles when working on the battery If battery acid gets into the eyes or splashes onto skin or clothing wash the affected area liberally with water If acid gets into the eyes or a large quantity makes contact with the skin seek me...

Page 192: ...attery s negative ter minal NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty WARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan WARNING Using a match or flame of any kind near a battery can cause battery gas to explode You can suff...

Page 193: ... following rules must be followed when charging the battery or jump starting the car If the charger or starter unit can be set to differentvoltages 6V 12V 18V 24V 12V must be selected Follow the manufacturer s instructions supplied with the charger or starter unit No other apparatus that are grounded or connected to the mains must be connected to the car during charging or jump starting The charge...

Page 194: ...ngular post The system is activated automatically when reverse is engaged or selected When the sensors detect an object within the moni tored area the SID will display the text PARK ASSIST and pulses of sound will be heard The frequency of the pulses increases as the car comes closer to the object When the distance to the object is less than 12 in 30 cm a continuous tone will be heard WARNING Resp...

Page 195: ...ystem is also always activated when the ignition key is turned to ON Pressing a SID button briefly will not disen gage the system the display will simply show the previously selected function Ice snow and dirt can affect the sensitivity of the sensors In such cases a continuous tone will sound warning the driver that the system cannot measure the distance to an object You can turn the system off b...

Page 196: ... apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key Do not use the parking brake while driving WARNING Do not leave children or pets unat tended in the car In warm sunny weather the temperature inside the car can reach 160 180 F 70 80 C Park where the vehicle will not create an obstruction or a hazard to other road users Do not park on dry grass or other com bustible material The catalytic c...

Page 197: ...ly to occur during the long term parking remove the battery and store it away from the frost Ideally the car should be put up on blocks with the wheels off the ground If this is not possible inflate the tires to about 43 psi 300 kPa Leave all the windows open a crack and cover the car with a fabric tarpaulin not one made of plastic NOTICE Empty the car yourself and bear in mind Never leave a mobil...

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Page 199: ..._ 209 Battery ______________ 210 Drive belts ___________ 212 Wipers and washers ___ 213 Changing bulbs _______ 215 Fuses _______________ 227 Tires ________________ 233 Compact spare tire ____ 246 Air conditioning ACC _ 252 Safety belts __________ 253 Upholstery and trim ___ 253 Textile carpeting ______ 253 Washing the car ______ 254 Waxing and polishing __ 255 Engine compartment __ 255 Touching up...

Page 200: ...ting the 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 might need to be released from twice the height to lock properly Check that the hood is now closed securely WARNING Never holdyourfingersbetween the hood and safety catch if lowering but not clo...

Page 201: ...5 IB1773 Engine compartment 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 transmission fluid 8 Turbo unit 9 Ignition discharge module 10 Reservoir power steering fluid ...

Page 202: ... engine control module ECM monitors many different engine parameters such as Intake manifold pressure Intake air temperature Crankshaft position Engine coolant temperature Throttle position and The oxygen content of the exhaust gases The ECM receives information regarding engine knocking from a sophisticated feed back function in the ignition discharge unit By processing all of this information th...

Page 203: ...r the CHECK ENGINE light to illumi nate and a Tighten fuel filler cap message to appear on SID Refueling see page 154 Engine The 2 3 liter 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 balance shafts are chain driven and rotate at twice the speed of t...

Page 204: ...essary add oil of the recom mended grade via the dipstick tube Changing engine oil WARNING Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skin to engine oil can cause seri ous skin disorders Avoid prolonged skin contact whenever possible Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water Keep oil out of reach ...

Page 205: ... the oil to drain into an oil tray or other suitable receptaclefor at least ten minutes Take care as the oil may be hot 2 After the oil has been drained unscrew and remove the oil filter 3 Fit a new filter and tighten it by hand 4 Refit the drain plug with a new washer 5 Fill with new engine oil Run the engine to normal temperature and check the oil level Change of engine oil and oil filter may be...

Page 206: ... theengineidling move the selector lever to D and wait for at least 15 seconds Next move the selector lever to R andwaitfor15 seconds again Finally move the selector lever to P Let the engine idle 3 Wipe the dipstick clean with a lint free cloth and put it back 4 With the fluid at normal temperature the level should be between the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick Top up as necessary with Saab 330...

Page 207: ...ed has a reddish color and should not be mixed with other types of coolant Saab Original coolant should be used all year round Only use coolant approved by Saab Note If incorrect coolant is used or added the life time properties will be affected Even if the coolant is flushed from the system and replaced with life time coolant life time properties are no longer retained and the coolant must then b...

Page 208: ...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 specified in the ser vice program Brake pad wear indicators The outboard brake pads on the front wheels incorporate pad wear indicators When the lining is down to 0 11 in 3 mm the pad will produce a s...

Page 209: ...perature is about 70 F 20 C If the oil is colder the level can be lower and in higher temperatures the level can be higher both of which are acceptable Top up with Power Steering Fluid CHF 11S Air filter WARNING Do not fill the power steering fluid to above the MAX mark Too much fluid can result in leakage Power steering fluid on hot engine com ponents constitutes a fire risk WARNING For Service a...

Page 210: ...harged battery can be left for up to 40 days and still have a sufficient charge for starting If extra equipment is fit ted such as a car phone the charge may only be sufficient for about 15 days WARNING Work on the battery may entail an explosion hazard since the battery gives off hydrogen which forms an explosive mixture with the oxygen in the air For this reason always avoid sparks or open flame...

Page 211: ...e terminal on the battery and the inlet manifold on the engine always disconnect the negative battery lead first and reconnect it last NOTICE If boost charging never use anything but a 12 volt charger see page 193 Never reverse the polarity of the bat tery by connecting the leads to the wrong terminals The red positive lead connects to the positive termi nal and the black negative lead to the nega...

Page 212: ...mp The belt tension is critical and is adjusted automatically by the belt tensioner See also page 55 Warning charging WARNING Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine is running Always stop the engine before inspecting drive belt The radiator fan is electric and can start even when the engine is switched off NOTICE Serious damage can be done to the car s electrical system if an alt...

Page 213: ...ic car wash as these sometimes leave a wax coating 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 blade assembly down to free it from the wiper arm and then lift it off the arm Washer jets The washer jets can be adjusted and if necessary unclogged by mea...

Page 214: ...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 WARNING Take care not to spill washer fluid concentrate onto hot surfaces Washer fluid concentrate contains flammable ingredients such as alcohol IB1784 Washer fluid filler cap IB1783 The headlights have high pressure washers certain variants Adju...

Page 215: ...sted during braking WARNING Before changing a bulb in the engine bay switch off the engine to avoid danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts The radiator fan can start up even when the engine is switched off Xenon headlights are high voltage and must therefore be changed at an authorized Saab workshop Work involving high voltage components is potentially lethal NOTICE Since the he...

Page 216: ...ility to the left hand headlight remove the battery cover Release the two clips along the long sides of the cover 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 with the guide in the reflector and secure it with the spring clip Look through the headli...

Page 217: ...he 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 Look through the headlight lens to help fit the bulb correctly 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 Make sure that the guide on the cover is aligned with the recess ...

Page 218: ...s and pull out the bulb holder The lamp leads are rein forced to facilitate changing bulbs 3 Change the bulb Look through the headlight lens to help fit the bulb cor rectly Front fog lights certain variants 1 From under the front bumper grip the bulb holder and twist counterclockwise 2 Unplug the connector 3 Change the bulb Refit in the reverse order WARNING Never crawl under a car that is sup por...

Page 219: ...and twist it counter clockwise 6 Fit the new bulb and check that it is cor rectly seated To re install the lamp unit 1 Align the catch with the recess in the lamp housing holder 2 Press the lamp housing towards the headlight slightly and press the housing towards the rear of the car 3 Make sure the locating pin and the two plastic lugs enter their respective holes 4 Press the lamp housing until it...

Page 220: ...llights 9 5 Sedan Before changing bulbs in the trunk you must first release the trim at the foot of the trunk This involves removing the handle and the three trim fasteners studs 1 Unscrew the handle on the inside of the tailgate 2 Using the peg in the top of the screw driver handle push in the button in the center of the studs 3 Remove the studs Changing bulbs IB1791 1 2 3 2 3 5 6 4 1 4 Rear ligh...

Page 221: ... buttons in flush with the collar 3 Screw the handle back onto the trunk High mounted stop lights 9 5 Sedan The bulbs can be accessed after the panel in the rear headlining has been removed 1 Remove the panel by carefully pushing in the two clips one at the time 2 Release the bulb holder which is retained by a clip at either end 3 Withdraw the bulb gently straight back 4 Push in the new bulb 5 Ref...

Page 222: ...b and twist it counterclockwise 5 Change the bulb 6 Check that the new bulb is working Reassembly 1 Place the two hinges in the recess in the tailgate 2 Then push the hinges into the recess and close the cover 3 Turn the lock a quarter turn Rear lights clusters 9 5 Wagon 1 Open the tailgate 2 Remove the cover by turning the two catches anticlockwise one quarter turn 3 Remove the two screws securin...

Page 223: ...ightly counterclockwise 7 Press in the bulb and twist it counter clockwise 8 Change the bulb 9 Check that the new bulb works Reassembly 1 Align the fastener with the hole in the body 2 Press the lamp unit home into the body until you hear a click 3 Fit the screws and cover Loading lighting 9 5 Wagon 1 Pull down the glass cover at the outer edge 2 Bend one of the contacts so that the bulb can be re...

Page 224: ...the bulb 3 Change the bulb On refitting make sure that the spring in the lamp fitting engages the edge of the open ing in the body panel Courtesy lights doors and floor and luggage compartment 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 Change the bulb On ...

Page 225: ...g end first and then both front edges 2 Fit the new bulb Glove compartment illumination 1 Insert a small screwdriver in the slot in the end of the lamp fitting and ease it out to gain access to the bulb 2 Bend out one of the contacts and remove the bulb 3 Fit the new bulb On refitting insert the connector end of the lamp fitting first Other bulbs If any other bulbs need changing you are advised to...

Page 226: ...og lamp cornering lamp 4 P21 5W 21 5 Stop tail lamp 5 P21W 21 Direction indicator front rear 6 R10W 10 Dome light courtesy lights glove compartment luggagecompartment 7 R5W 5 Safety belt reminder 8 Xenon w9U 6 Reading light overhead panel 9 T4W 4 Reading light rear 10 WY5W W5W 5 Side indicators yellow High mountedstoplight 9 5Sedan parking lights license plate illumina tion 11 W2W 1 2 Switches fro...

Page 227: ...ng 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 the electrical system being damaged Never replace a fuse with one having a higher lower rating than specified see page 229 The color of the fuse indicates its amperage If the same fuse blows repeatedly have...

Page 228: ...iper 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 Electric heating of rear seat Safety belt reminder Electrically adjustable passenger seat The DICE and TWICE control modules are linked to a data bus which is basically an information carrier thatallowsi...

Page 229: ... 5 Automatic transmission 13 20 Audio System amplifier 14 30 Ignition system engine 15 20 Fuel pump 16 20 DICE direction indicators 16B 17 20 Engine management system main instrument DICE TWICE 18 40 Door mirror heating rear window heating 19 10 OnStar Telematics 20 15 ACC interior lighting rear fog light high beam flasher 21 10 Audio System rear view mirror load angle sensor cars with xenon navig...

Page 230: ... 33 7 5 Direction indicator switch 34 30 Cigarette lighter front rear 35 15 Daytime running light 36 30 Electric windows left 37 30 Windshield wipers 38 30 Electric heating front seats 39 20 Limp home solenoid automatic transmission OnStar telematics Function A B Electric heating of rear seat C1 C2 D E Main relay engine management system F Fuel filler flap G Fuel pump H Ignition switch I Rear wind...

Page 231: ...w beam headlight left 12 15 High beam headlight right 13 15 Low beam headlight right 14 30 Radiator fan high speed 15 15 Fog lights front spoiler 16 30 Wiper rear 17 15 Horn 18 Function 1 Bulb test head light high beam flasher 2 Headlight washer 3 Front fog lights 4 Wiper rear 9 5 Wagon 5 6 7 Rain sensor 8 Radiator fan low speed 9 Radiator fan high speed 10 A C compressor 11 Radiator fan high spee...

Page 232: ...32 Car care and technical information 12 Horn 13 Extra lights accessory 14 High beam headlight 15 Low beam headlight 16 17 Windshield wipers IB1798 Location of wallet for spare bulbs and fuses accessory ...

Page 233: ...d speed of the car see page 279 The stated tire pressures apply to cold tires i e tires that are the same temperature as the outside air temperature Tire pressure increases as the tires become warm e g during highway driving by approximately 0 3 bar 4 psi When the temperature of the tires changes by 50 F 10 C the tire pres sure will change 0 1 bar 2 psi Neverreduce thepressure ofa hottire Ifthe ti...

Page 234: ...ht rear to left front Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tight ened See page 250 Flat spotting All tires get hot especially on long journeys or when the car is driven hard After the car has been parked w...

Page 235: ...your country and also any regulations gov erning the use of winter snow tires Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way you...

Page 236: ...c cause springs shock absorbers and wheel bearings and body mountings can be overloaded cause that the wheels can come into contact with chassis and body compo nents can affect the function of the Elec tronic Stability Program ESP The speed and load limits for the tires must not be exceeded see page 241 Wheels larger than 17 must not be fitted The maximum permissible offset is 49 mm WARNING Mixing...

Page 237: ...ditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service prac tices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades repre sent the tire s ability to stop on wet pave ment as measured under controlled condi tions on specified government test surfa...

Page 238: ...s replace them only with new Saab original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cool ing speedometer or odometer calibra tion headlamp aim bumper height vehi cle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a wheel...

Page 239: ... and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the acceler ator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop w...

Page 240: ...ty Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on performance factors tread wear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 237 Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Max imum load that can be carried and the max imum pressure needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pres sure see Lowest recommended tire...

Page 241: ...d carry capacity a tire is certified to carry Speed Rating The maximum speed that a tire is certified to carry a load Speed ratings range from A to Z Tire markings An example of the meaning of the different markings in a tire size is given below for a tire size of 215 55 R16 93 V 215 Tire section width mm 55 Aspect ratio i e the section height is 65 of the section width R Radial ply 16 Wheel rim d...

Page 242: ...nd to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Inflation Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa before a tire have built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 233 Curb weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equip...

Page 243: ...re laid at substantially 90 degrees to the cen terline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The ...

Page 244: ...pac ity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5x150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calcu lated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be trans ferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo an...

Page 245: ...adholding ability of the tires diminishes This is partic ularly true on winter tires Tires now have a date code marking for the year of manufacture The first two digits denote the week number and the two last digits the year The symbol points to the year Accordingly a date code of 0200 signifies that the tire was manufactured in week 02 2000 IB1564 Tire date code ...

Page 246: ... gage compartment floor The jack handle is kept in a cover beside the spare tire If you need to change a wheel remove the tool kit first and then the spare tire The panel over the spare tire can be held open by hooking the handle onto the rubber seal In the Saab 9 5 Sedan the warning triangle is secured to theluggage compartmenttrim In the Saab 9 5 Wagon there is space for a warning triangle under...

Page 247: ...e selector to the P position Ensure that everybody is out of the car before jacking it up Never start the engine while the car is jacked up The jack must stand on a firm level surface Stow the jack in the place provided for it under the panel in the floor of the trunk Secure it properly to avoid injury to passengers in the event of a crash Do not use the jack for any purpose other than for jacking...

Page 248: ...Position for jack IB1838 IB1553 Positioning the jack The collapsible jack handle is stowed in a cloth bag by the spare wheel With the help of your foot extend the handle as illustrated IB1554 Jack location between spare wheel and sill IB1704 ...

Page 249: ...dealer A floor jack can lift both front wheels or both rear wheels off the ground simultaneously A jack stand must then be applied under neath the front of the engine subframe at the fixing point for the towrope attachment eye or to the rear towrope attachment eye or under the trailer hitch if fitted NOTICE Apply the jack only to the jacking points indicated on the body IB1130 Jacking points for a...

Page 250: ...s and wheel to be seated correctly 7 Lower the car and tighten the wheel bolts to the correct torque in the sequence shown opposite pairs Tightening torque Light alloy wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm Steel wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm Do not overtighten the bolts using an impact wrench not only can this damage the wheels but it can also make it impossible to undo the bolts using the wheel wrench in the car s t...

Page 251: ...ely with alloy wheels If steel wheels are now fitted the bolt hole threads in the brake hubs should be cleaned before the thinner steel wheels are fitted It may otherwise not be possi bletoachievetherequiredclampingforce despite tightening the bolts to the correct torque IB539 Tightening sequence wheel bolts IB1800 IB1800 Removing the wheel cover ...

Page 252: ...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 to spraytheradiatorandcondenser located forward of the radiator from both sides both from the front of the car and from inside the engine bay Do not use a pres sure washer Caution Do not use the hose when th...

Page 253: ... 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 maintain its elegant appear ance and to provide it with a protective film Discoloration caused by dust and wear mainly affects the lighter shades although this is not detrimental to the leather indeed...

Page 254: ...wash with out special facilities for underbody cleaning Never wash or leave the car to dry in the sun but wipe it dry with a chamois leather immediately after washing to avoid smears and streaks Cleanthewindowglassinsideandoutusing a high quality window cleaner This is partic ularly important when the car is new as upholstery and trim have a tendency to sweat a little at first Keep the glass well ...

Page 255: ...eated defects Paintwork damage sustained in a crash is usually extensive and can only be properly restored by professionals However you can repair small scratches and stone chip damage yourself The nec essary tools and materials such as primer touch up paint and brushes are available from your Saab dealer In the case of minor flaws in the paintwork where the metal has not been exposed and an undam...

Page 256: ...n electrolytic immersion coating and a PVC based pro tective coating to protect against corrosion caused by stones flung up by the wheels A thin penetrating anti rust oil is also applied in cavities and body members In addition to conventional anti corrosion treatment like painting underbody treat ment and cavity treatment most of the body panel surfaces are galvanized These include the hood the d...

Page 257: ... 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 concentrations of dirt include the underbody Sponge the car with a solution of either a good quality car soap or mild general purpose dish washing detergent and water Rinse car thoroughly with clean water After...

Page 258: ...eck the coolant and power steering fluid levels Check also for leaks Inspect the Poly V belt and replace it if it shows 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 tool kit and the jack in the car Recovery and or recycling of automotive materials A...

Page 259: ...ce which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface The vehicle should be placed so it is per pendicular to the wall or other flat surface The vehicle should be unloaded and fuel tank full and one person or 160 lbs 75 kg on the drivers seat The vehicle should be fully assembled andallotherwork stoppedwhileheadlight aiming is being done The vehicleshould not have anysnow ice or mud atta...

Page 260: ...f the vehicle is equipped with xenon lamps record this distance 4 At the wall or other flat surface measure from the ground to the recorded dis tance seepoint4 anddrawahorizontal line the width of the vehicle IB1950 2 1 4 3 1 Wall or garage door 2 25 ft 7 6 m between wall and headlight lens 3 Measurement from the ground to the low beam aiming marker on the headlight lens 4 Same measurement as 3 bu...

Page 261: ...t being aimed to be seen on the flat surface 6 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the horizontal cut off of the headlight is aligned with the horizontal line on the wall NOTICE Do not cover a headlight directly on the lens to improve beam cut off when aim ing Covering a headlight may cause excessiveheat build up whichmaycause damage to the headlight IB1953 Horizontal line on wall or other flat s...

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Page 263: ...ce and Information Maintenance schedule _ 264 Owner assistance _____ 265 Reporting Safety Defects U S A _____________ 266 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government _________ 266 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders __________ 267 IB1941 ...

Page 264: ...ces at every 15 000 miles 24 000 km thereafter 15 000 30 000 45 000 miles 24 000 48 000 72 000 km etc Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every service point Use only a Saab approved long life oil filter and engine oils stated in the Specification section of this Owner s Manual The use of extra additives in the oil is not necessary and is not recom mende...

Page 265: ... tires 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 necessary except as covered under an applicable Saab warranty or any optional extended service contract Transmission fluid changes or suspension alignment when necessary are also addi tional Dealer charges...

Page 266: ...it 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 between you your dealer or Saab Cars USA Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 202 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Departme...

Page 267: ... to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety These on board systems are somewhat like the data recorders on many airplanes but they do not record sounds such as conversation of vehicle occupants To read this information special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required Saab will not access infor ...

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Page 269: ... 272 Engine oil____________ 273 Engine variants _______ 274 Electrical system______ 275 Drive belts ___________ 275 Manual gearbox_______ 276 Automatic transmission 276 Suspension __________ 277 Steering _____________ 277 Brake system_________ 277 Wheels and tires ______ 278 Plates and labels______ 280 IB603 ...

Page 270: ...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 driver GVW minus curb weight The maximum permissible axle load front or rear must not be exceeded The maximum permissible axle load front or rear must not be exceeded Chassis number in engine bay Weight re...

Page 271: ... maximum axle loads must not be exceeded Note that if some accessories e g towbar CD changer are fitted the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these When carrying a load in the luggage compartment make sure that it is tied down securely particularly when part or all of the rear seat is folded down Maximum towing speed trailer with brakes 60 mph 100 km h Trailer with brakes _______...

Page 272: ...__________ Saab approved antifreeze Coolant capacity ___________________ 7 6 qts 7 4 litres Fuel grade ________________________ Unleaded gasoline AON 87 93 The use of fuel with an octane rating lower than that recommended can cause serious engine damage For optimum performance Saab recom mend the following fuel grades 2 3t ____________________________ AON 90 2 3 T and 2 3Turbo ________________ AON...

Page 273: ...t take responsibility for any damage that might occur due to neglecting to meet above mentioned requirements At your Saab dealers you can find Saab Genuine or Mobil engine oils Among those there are oils specially designed to meet your engines specific needs We recommend that you with the help of our skilled service personnel choose your oil from that selection Other oil companies also have engine...

Page 274: ...vice your service personnel will reset the service indicator It is important to reset the service indicator in order to optimize the time to the next service Oil capacity incl filter on changing ____ 4 1 qts 4 0 litres 2 3t Ecopower Rating EEC at 5500 rpm ___________ 185 hp 136 kW Maximum torque EEC at 1800 rpm ___ 206 5 ft lb 280 Nm Compression ratio _________________ 9 3 1 2 3T Ecopower Rating E...

Page 275: ...___________________ 140 A 14 V Firing order _______________________ 1 3 4 2 Spark plugs 2 3t ____________________________ NGK BCPR 6ES 11 Electrode gap ____________________ 0 0141 in 1 05 mm 2 3T and 2 3 Turbo ________________ NGK PFR 6H 10 Electrode gap ____________________ 0 0374 in 0 95 mm Engine variants Outside length Drive belt _________________________ 102 84 in 2612 mm Drive belt IB542 ...

Page 276: ...__________________ Electronically con trolled 5 speed fully automatic with hydraulic torque converter plane tary gear set and integral final drive Lock up function in selectorpositions3 4 and 5 Selector lever positions ______________ P R N D M L Transmission fluid capacity dry transmis sion incl torque converter and oil cooler 7 5 qts 7 litres If fluid change required approximately 3 5 litres can ...

Page 277: ...F 11S Footbrake ABS ____________________ Hydraulic dual cir cuit brake system Diagonally split cir cuit with vacuum servo unit Disc brakes front and rear EBD seepage 168 Handbrake ________________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid _________________________ DOT 4 Brake fluid capacity _________________ 0 925 qts 900 ml Disc diameter Front ventilated ___________________ 11 34 in 288 mm Front ve...

Page 278: ...Compact spare Wheel___________________________ 4 x 16 Tire_____________________________ T115 70 R16 Pressure_________________________ 60 psi 420 kPa Maximum life _____________________ 2 200 miles 3500 km Maximum speed __________________ 50 mph 80 km h NOTICE Snow chains Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels and may only be used with the following wheel tire combinations Wheels Tires 6 ...

Page 279: ...riants 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 240 35 240 35 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 260 38 260 38 215 55 R16 93 Q Winter tire All variants 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 240 35 240 35 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 260 38 260 38 225 45 R17 94 Q XL RF Winter tire All variants 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 250 36 250 36 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 270 39 270 39 T115 70 R16 Spare wheel Max 50 80 420 60 420 60 1 Do not exceed posted speed limits By cold tir...

Page 280: ...N engine and gearbox numbers 1 V I N number inside windshield 2 Certification label 3 Gearbox number 4 Engine number 5 USA Label for color codes trim and body Canada Label for tire pressure and color codes trim and body 6 Chassis number plate 7 Chassis number stamped on body 8 Vehicle Emission Control Information ...

Page 281: ...airbags 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 9 Automatic 5 speed 8 Engine variant _____ A E G 2 3T 2 3t 2 3 Turbo 9 Check digit ________ 0 9 X 10 Model year ________ 4 2004 11 Factory ___________ 3 Trollhättan 12 Serial number ______ 000001 999999 position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 V I N Y S 3 E F 4 9 E 6 ...

Page 282: ...lay can be adjusted Miscellaneous Select the on time for heated rear seat Coolant 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 home on time can vary from 20 to 50 seconds Night panel illumination deactivation speed for the speedometer can be adjuste...

Page 283: ...g using jump leads ____ 191 Brake and clutch fluid ____________ 208 Brake fluid reservoir _____________ 208 Brakes technical data ____________ 277 Bulbs changing ________________ 215 Bulbs table of __________________ 226 Buying new tires ________________ 235 C CD changer _____________________ 97 CD player ______________________ 95 CHECK messages _______________ 67 CHECKING _____________________ 67...

Page 284: ...______ 204 Event Data Recorder ____________ 267 Expansion tank coolant __________ 207 F Fault codes Audio System ________ 106 Flat spots tires _________________ 234 Fluid level automatic transmission __ 206 Folding the rear seat 9 5 Sedan ___ 135 Folding the rear seat 9 5 Wagon ___ 138 Frequently asked questions on airbag 37 Front fog lights __________________ 72 Frost warning ___________________ ...

Page 285: ...ing lights ___________________ 69 Plates and labels ________________ 280 Poly V belt ____________________ 212 Power steering _________________ 209 Power steering fluid _____________ 209 Pressure gauge __________________ 62 Programming I ACC ______________ 81 Programming II ACC _____________ 82 Programming the ACC ____________ 81 Q Quality grading tires _____________ 237 Questions on function of ai...

Page 286: ...nical data ________ 277 Switches _______________________ 69 Symboler ________________________ 9 Systems adjustment _____________ 282 T TCS OFF _______________________ 59 Table of fuses __________________ 229 Tachometer _____________________ 60 Tailgate opening ________________ 44 Tank gauge _____________________ 61 Technical data __________________ 269 Telematics _____________________ 107 Temperat...

Page 287: ...IR BAG ___________ 36 Warning lights ___________________ 54 Washers ______________________ 213 Washers windshield _____________ 214 Washing the car ________________ 254 Waxing and polishing ____________ 255 Wear indicators tires ____________ 235 Wheel replacement ______________ 238 Wheel change _________________ 247 Wheels and tires ________________ 278 Wheels and tires sizes ___________ 278 When ...

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