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Summary of Contents for 9-5

Page 1: ...ents and controls 57 Saab 9 5 Audio System 89 Interior equipment and trunk 113 Starting and driving 139 Car care and technical information 187 Customer Assistance and Information 251 Specifications 25...

Page 2: ...et and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular mainte nance to be carried out The book also con tains important warranty conditions Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement...

Page 3: ...igh beam flasher________ 73 Cruise control 3 _________ 159 Front fog lights 3_________ 76 NIGHT PANEL __________ 72 Power Outlet 3________________ 126 Wipers and washers______ 77 Rear window wiper Spo...

Page 4: ...__________ 263 Wheels and tires ______________ 261 Braking______________________ 160 Driving in cold weather__________ 172 Compact spare tire_____________ 235 Changing a wheel _____________ 237 Trunk...

Page 5: ...t weather __________ 173 Driving in cold weather _________ 172 Parking _____________________ 165 Steering wheel adjustment _ 114 Airbag _________________ 29 Power steering fluid_______ 196 Steering wh...

Page 6: ...r steering fluid_______ 196 Wipers and washers______ 77 Washers_______________ 201 Washer jets ____________ 201 Jump starting _________________ 184 Battery ______________________ 197 Charging replacin...

Page 7: ...DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CON TAINER Radiator fan Radiator fan may start at any time IB336 A C system Refrigerant at high pressure Do not loosen or remove the A C system fittings before discharging the...

Page 8: ...s and child restraints ContactaSaabdealer ifa xenon headlight requires replacement This labelisonly found on cars with xenon head lights Jack Use only on specified vehicle Safe working load 2425 lbs 1...

Page 9: ...g lock Central locking unlock Trunk lid tailgate opening Headlights Windshield wipers Direction indicators Windshield washers Parking lights Defroster Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Front f...

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Page 11: ...________ 21 Child safety __________ 22 Airbag_______________ 29 IB3835 Safety 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options...

Page 12: ...reminder when the speed exceeds 15 mph 25 km h The text Use your seatbelts is lit on the Saab Information Display SID and the symbol will flash If the belt is not fastened then an audible signal will...

Page 13: ...harply the car tilts the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs Children up to 6 years of age must always be seated in a child seat Saab recom mends the use of a child seat for children up to the a...

Page 14: ...n 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 page 240 for the checking of belt fun...

Page 15: ...ers are not acti vated by vehicle rollover Safety belt rear seat WARNING If the car is involved in a crash the safety belts belt pretensioners and other com ponents must be inspected by an autho rized...

Page 16: ...rap near the lock and pull the belt upwards towards the shoulder to tighten the lap strap The lap strap should lie low over the hips The diagonal part should lie as far in on the shoulder as possible...

Page 17: ...cals and particularly battery acid Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water The belt should be replaced ifwebbing becomes frayed contaminated or damaged It is essential to replace...

Page 18: ...rake angle Lastly adjust the steering wheel see page 114 Side airbags see page 36 Head restraint see page 21 Height To raise the seat lift the lower control straight up To lower the seat press the lo...

Page 19: ...umbar support 3 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 opti...

Page 20: ...press and hold the appropriate preset button whereupon the seat and mirrors will be adjusted automatically To change the settings stored in a preset button adjust the seat and mirrors as before and sa...

Page 21: ...in various positions Raising grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it straight up Lowering pressthe catch on theleft hand side ofthe attaching pointand press down the head restraint Rear se...

Page 22: ...r 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 l...

Page 23: ...tting of child restraints designed for and equipped with LATCH attachments The LATCH system consists of top tether and lower anchorages In this vehicle LATCH is installed at the two outboard seat ing...

Page 24: ...nt lower attachment with top tether IB1685 Semi rigid 2 point lower attachment with top tether IB3839 Location of lower anchors Lower anchor and top tether anchor loca tions 95_US_MY09 book Page 24 Tu...

Page 25: ...sition the rear seat backrest and make sure it locks properly Check the indicator on top of the backrest that it is locked 7 Find the lower anchors for the seating position you want to use The lower a...

Page 26: ...of the parcel shelf Use the top tether anchor right behind the seating position you want to use Open the top tether anchor trim cover to expose the anchor Snap the cover to lock in open position 5 Rai...

Page 27: ...restraint The child restraint instruc tions will show you how 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4...

Page 28: ...ING 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 i...

Page 29: ...differently depending on whether or not the front seatbelts on the driver s and passenger sides are used Sit uations can therefore arise where only one of the airbags inflates It is also possible for...

Page 30: ...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 by...

Page 31: ...ensors IB3841 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 deceler...

Page 32: ...55 inches 140 cm ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the air bag Never allow a child to stand in front of the...

Page 33: ...to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or not Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are r...

Page 34: ...he child restraint following the child restraintmanufacturer sdirectionsandrefer to Installation of rear facing child restraints on page 28 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the...

Page 35: ...k in the fully upright posi tion then sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with the person s legs comfortably extended Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position f...

Page 36: ...air bag 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...

Page 37: ...vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or oth ers have your vehicle serviced right awayiftheairbagreadinesslightstays on after...

Page 38: ...es you will need some new parts for your airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and poss...

Page 39: ...no circumstances should any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag s electri cal circuitry Before starting any welding work on the car always disconnect the nega tive batt...

Page 40: ...rough 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...

Page 41: ...Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the air bags from working properly Yes If you add things that change your vehi cle s frame bumper system front end o...

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Page 43: ...ing _______ 44 Car alarm ____________ 50 IB4116 Security 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories 95_US_...

Page 44: ...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...

Page 45: ...ights will flash twice The central locking can also be operated from inside the car by means of the switch on the center console This switch is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside usin...

Page 46: ...key counterclockwise twice all doors but not tailgate unlocked Switch in driver s door and switch in center console enabled WARNING Theremote control also works from inside the car Therefore hold the...

Page 47: ...ned from the inside Trunk lid lock 9 5 Sedan The trunk lid lock is independent of the cen tral locking system The trunk lid release switch on the driver s door is inoperative when the car is locked fr...

Page 48: ...e handle down to open the trunk from the inside Tailgate 9 5 SportCombi The tailgate is not unlocked when the other car doors are unlocked The tailgate button on the driver s door is inoperative when...

Page 49: ...e battery voltage in the key falls below a predetermined level the Saab Infor mation Display SID will issue the following message Remote control battery low Replace battery Press the CLR button on the...

Page 50: ...still be opened without the alarm being trig gered The LED indicator on the instrument panel fascia will be on continuously during this period at the end of which it will start to flash once every oth...

Page 51: ...t is then closed a new delay period of ten seconds will start and the door or trunk or hood will once again be secured by the alarm system As usual the LED will be on continuously during the new delay...

Page 52: ...on In the car alarm system there is a feature called Panic function To activate panic function Push and hold one of the buttons on the key for 2 seconds Or if you are sitting inside the car push the L...

Page 53: ...ions 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 mod...

Page 54: ...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 Havethe...

Page 55: ...red 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...

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Page 57: ...ay SID _______________ 68 Switches ____________ 73 Automatic climate control ACC ______________ 79 IB4527 Instruments and controls 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model...

Page 58: ...light illumi nated Limp home mode you are advised to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possi ble Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause seriou...

Page 59: ...has broken the engine may overheat cooling system will not function properly the battery will not be charged the A C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steering will be lost This lig...

Page 60: ...o or three times Now check the level again If the level is still normal you may drive the car with considerable cau tion to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have the brake system checked This lig...

Page 61: ...speed accord ingly as visibility will be reduced Airbag warning light WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly...

Page 62: ...ted automatically when the selector lever is moved to P R M or L or when the ignition is switched off On a car with an automatic transmission this warning symbol is illuminated if a fault has been det...

Page 63: ...cautions for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must still be applied see page 163 The indicator light goes on when the system is switched off with the ESP button IMPORTANT the system is aut...

Page 64: ...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 t...

Page 65: ...ank capacity 18 5 US gal 70 liters The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel left in the tank When this is down to about 2 5 gal 10 liters a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on see p...

Page 66: ...as soon as it is safe to do so and check the coolant level by looking at the level visible through the plastic tank do not remove the cap If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark the Saab Informa...

Page 67: ...you should contact a workshop immediately We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab work shop When the speed of the car exceeds 130 mph 210 km h acceleration is limited by a reduction in boost...

Page 68: ...8 F 3 and 3 C WARNING It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary The driver s attention can oth erwise easily be distracted from the road SID provides...

Page 69: ...own has reached 0 mile the Dist function will act as a trip meter beginning at 100 miles Alarm 1 Select Alarm with the i SET button 2 Hold i SET depressed until a chime sounds Briefly press the i SET...

Page 70: ...art driving Average fuel consumption Fuel 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 com...

Page 71: ...e the last service The message should be cleared at the time of that service see the Saab Warranties Service Record Booklet This message can also be deleted by pressing the CLR button for at least eig...

Page 72: ...until the engine speed has fallen again If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below 4 gallons 15 liters the fuel gauge will be illuminated If the engine temperature rises above normal the temperatu...

Page 73: ...ge 76 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 th...

Page 74: ...justed 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 whe...

Page 75: ...hange 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 als...

Page 76: ...or 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 ligh...

Page 77: ...onary Rain sensing wipers 3 The rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers The sensor is located on the windshield beside the rearview mirror The system varies between single sweeps of t...

Page 78: ...impaired by dry snow Rear window wiper SportCombi 3 The rear window wiper and washer are operated with the same stalk switch as used for washing and wiping the windshield and headlights This stalk has...

Page 79: ...r 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 efficie...

Page 80: ...he 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 cl...

Page 81: ...time the engine is started The system will warm up cool down to the temperature to which the control is set MAX heat red indication The MAX heat setting is obtained by turning the temperature control...

Page 82: ...matic mode Reactivation by turning the fan control clockwise one click causes the system to resume any manual selec tions The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled manually Deactivate the...

Page 83: ...ster function remains active until another selection is made Note however that rear win dow door mirror heating will deactivate automati cally after a set time depending on the outside temperature Two...

Page 84: ...ermined by the system Starting in hot weather The system will automatically distribute air through the panel vents at high fan speed and will switch on the A C compressor unless the AC OFF switch has...

Page 85: ...n in AUTO mode after adaptation Factory setting The rear window heating will come on after the engine has started if the outside temper ature is below 5 C This function helps to pre vent ice or mist f...

Page 86: ...nt doors It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from these outlets when the car is parked The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity the more condensation water wil...

Page 87: ...re equipped with two fans that extract the moist air from between the seat and the body The fans have two speeds Heated rear seat cushion 3 Electrically heated seat cushions for the two outer seats in...

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Page 89: ...ions _____ 105 Sound system ________ 107 Technical data________ 108 Antennas ____________ 109 Error codes __________ 112 Security lock _________ 112 IB4469 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all...

Page 90: ...rol panel buttons All work on the audio system must be carried out by a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer WARNING Safety first Cut off power immediately and contact your...

Page 91: ...n and change track file going back in order of play on CD or MP3 disc Auto tuning up and change track file forward in order of play on CD or MP3 disc Manual tuning and rapid play back for a track file...

Page 92: ...to open the menu for tone and speaker settings 2 Press the pushbutton under the desired tone speaker setting 3 Adjust the selected setting by turning the tone control The selected settings can also b...

Page 93: ...button depressed to seek a frequency manually Release the control button to stop at the desired frequency Scanning radio stations Hold one of the SEEK buttons or the button on the steering wheel depr...

Page 94: ...re cased a radio station may broadcastincorrectinformationthatwill cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station The RDS system is always on When infor mation i...

Page 95: ...y the category labels on the radio display Continue pressing the PTY button until the desired category name is displayed 2 Press either of the two pushbuttons below the desired category label to immed...

Page 96: ...er the menu option Add when a removed category is dis played or by pressing the pushbutton under the menu option Restore All Decades Country Hits Christian Rock Urban Jazz Blues Dance Latin World Clas...

Page 97: ...sappear shortly Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune in to another channel Channel Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel...

Page 98: ...es XMTM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your Saab dealer XM Radion ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channe...

Page 99: ...e track number appears in the display If the current track has played for at least 10 seconds you can start the track from the beginning by pressing SEEK arrow left If you press SEEK arrow right while...

Page 100: ...rs on the display PleaseWait 2 Follow the instructions on the display to load the discs 3 If you do not wish to load more CDs press LOAD to cancel CD changer menu The CD changer is turned off by press...

Page 101: ...iles see page 102 Selecting changing CD Press the pushbuttons under the menu option CD in the display to change CDs For selecting changing MP3 folder see page 103 Selecting changing CD Rapid playing t...

Page 102: ...it will be ejected automatically For loading one or more MP3 discs in the CD changer see page 100 Removing MP3 discs Press the EJECT button to eject the MP3 disc If you press EJECT without removing t...

Page 103: ...P3 file in the first playlist will be played followed by all files in each playl ist When the last MP3 file in the last play list has been played playback starts from the beginning with the first MP3...

Page 104: ...files the player will first play the CDA tracks To play MP3 WMA files on the disc 1 Press the PTY button 2 Press the menu selection button directly underneath MP3 WMA To return to playing CDA tracks 1...

Page 105: ...te by press ing the SEEK FWD or REV button Cars with CD changer 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the pushbutton under the clock symbol in the display 3 Press the pushbutton under the menu option you wi...

Page 106: ...ient noise also increases If you do not wish to contin ually adjust the volume the audio system can automatically adjust volume based on an increase or decrease in vehicle speed Select one of four set...

Page 107: ...erefore excellent what ever the volume setting The 9 5 SportCombi has 8 speakers as there is only one subwoofer in the luggage compartment harman kardon Sound System The harman kardon Sound System sys...

Page 108: ...y syn thesizer tuner Number of presets FM AM XMTM 3 _ 6 x 6 Frequency range FM ___________ 87 7 107 9 MHz AM ___________ 530 1710 kHz Tuning steps Automatic tuning_ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Manual tuning...

Page 109: ...t the film does not contain any metal Multipath propagation Multipath propagation occurs when radio waves from an FM transmitter are reflected by a large building or the like causing them to arrive sl...

Page 110: ...s from both Such interference is apparent when the unwanted broadcast can be heard faintly in the background Radio waves FM AM FM radio waves radiate in straight lines from the transmitter Because suc...

Page 111: ...rical systems in other vehicles particularly if the signal from the transmitter is weak Sources of AM interference AM reception is prone to interference e g from electrical systems in other vehicles h...

Page 112: ...system is to be transferred to another car Saab 9 5 a Saab dealer must be contacted to provide the right code for the audio system NOTICE Proceed with care if rectifying a fault If in doubt contact a...

Page 113: ..._______ 124 Sun visors ___________ 125 Power Outlet 3 _______ 126 Glove compartment ___ 126 Cup holders__________ 128 Trunk _______________ 129 IB394 Interior equipment and trunk 3 Asterisk means equi...

Page 114: ...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...

Page 115: ...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 wi...

Page 116: ...auto dimming function 3 and the passenger side door mirror is of the wide angle aspheric type The adjusting switch is on the driver s door If the car is equipped with a programmable driver s seat the...

Page 117: ...lectrically they will return to their normal positions Cars equipped with a programmable driver s seat 3 also have the ability to angle the passenger s mirror down when revers ing e g for a better vie...

Page 118: ...amage 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 ope...

Page 119: ...s 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 ligh...

Page 120: ...r The indicator light will flash slowly and then rap idly Proceed with Programming step five to complete Reprogramming a single button To program a device to the garage opener using a button previousl...

Page 121: ...pless 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 Towin...

Page 122: ...d hold button 5 until ZONE is shown in the display on the mirror 6 seconds The zone number setting now is also shown 3 Press button 5 repeatedly to change the zone number There are 15 zones from which...

Page 123: ...when driving with the moonroof closed The sound comes from the area where the front edge of the moonroof meets the metal roof Open the moonroof fully and using washer fluid clean the seal on the lead...

Page 124: ...matically when the respective door is opened Each reading light has its own switch adjacent to the lamp The switch for the dome lights is on the front overhead panel When the switch is in the mid posi...

Page 125: ...es on automatically when the trunk is opened and goes out when the trunk is closed The lighting will also be switched off auto matically after 20 minutes if the trunk has been left open Sun visors If...

Page 126: ...nks cool etc Slide the cover to open close the air inlet Storage facilities Additional storage facilities are provided see next page WARNING The maximum combined load for the two power outlets is 240...

Page 127: ...runk IB436 IB437 IB439 IB441 IB438 On the back of the front seats 3 Center armrest for rear seat 3 On leading edge of front seats 3 Console between front seats In the doors 95_US_MY09 book Page 127 Tu...

Page 128: ...ls 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...

Page 129: ...at stroke 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 ob...

Page 130: ...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 131: ...items switch off the engine and apply the parkingbrake 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 f...

Page 132: ...ch are located near the backrest see illustration 3 Raise the rear seat cushions by pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest 4 Fold the narrow section right of the backrest forwar...

Page 133: ...t on a folded backrest Always be aware of the risk of pinching when handling moving parts of the seating Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf There is always a danger of loose objects flying...

Page 134: ...e rear seat cushion by pulling the loop located at the rear of the cushion 4 Fold the narrow section right of the backrest forward by raising the opening handle 5 Adjust the front seat for optimal pas...

Page 135: ...and elastic side net accessory 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 do...

Page 136: ...e elastic nets may only be used to keep light objects tidy not for anchoring The floor net should be attached to the cargo tie down eye that are mounted on the CargoTracks Place the tie down eyes as f...

Page 137: ...covers from the roof 2 Fasten the attachments at the top of the net to the two attachment points in the roof 3 Wrap each strap around the tube running under the rear edge of each front seat and attac...

Page 138: ...ight on the storage tray is 22 lbs 10 kg 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 P...

Page 139: ...rking Assistance 3 ________ 168 Economical motoring __ 170 Driving in cold weather 172 Driving in hot weather _ 173 Towing a trailer 3 _____ 174 Driving with a roof rack load________________ 179 Drivi...

Page 140: ...hazard warning lights and interior lighting all work OFF position Gear lever no longer locked Certain electrical circuits operational ON position All electrical circuits working Do not leave the key...

Page 141: ...mbs 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...

Page 142: ...o run the starter for up to 25 seconds Wait 20 30 seconds before running the starter again to give the battery time to recover Note On cars with manual transmission if the starter fails to engage when...

Page 143: ...mp home mode is in operation Ser vice Engine Light also known as CHECK ENGINE light on see below and the out side temperature is close to or below freez ing you may need to use some throttle on starti...

Page 144: ...ower than AON 87 However engine perfor mance will fall slightly and heavy load ing and laboring should be avoided For optimum performance use the recom mended grade of fuel The maximum boost pressure...

Page 145: ...it runs on all cylinders If it is misfiring allow it to idle for up to five minutes to give it time to settle and run smoothly If after this time the engine still fails to run properly turn off the en...

Page 146: ...for expansion is needed for when the temperature rises The use of fuel with too low an octane rating can cause serious engine damage Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible Do not use add...

Page 147: ...lled Before the onset of freezing temperatures in winter it may be advisable to add gasoline anti freeze to the fuel a few times to dispel any condensation in the system The fuel door has a built in f...

Page 148: ...ci fications If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control syste...

Page 149: ...use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that are no...

Page 150: ...this period Gear changing Manual transmission 3 To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed The gear positions are marked on the gear lever Before reverse R can be engaged you must li...

Page 151: ...be at a standstill with the accelerator fully released Lift the reverse lock out collar and push the gear lever firmly to the right in neutral before easing it into reverse WARNING Make it a habit to...

Page 152: ...cted the trans mission changes up later than in Normal mode to provide higher performance In this mode the SPORT indicator will appear on the main instrument panel see page 158 Adaptive gear change pa...

Page 153: ...etent is pressed in Shift Lock override Check fuse No 1 see page 216 If the problem was cured by changing the fuse or battery you do not have to contact a work shop If the fuse blows again as soon as...

Page 154: ...e will appear on the SID Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop In this event stop the car in a suitable place switch off the engine and open the hood Wait for several minutes then turn on the ignition to c...

Page 155: ...ce life of the fluid Contact an authorized Saab dealer see also page 174 Towing Towing of cars with automatic transmission see page 181 Descending hills If the speed of the car increases while descend...

Page 156: ...k 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...

Page 157: ...ngine 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 lig...

Page 158: ...eating the transmission oil The adaptive gear change function is also selected automatically when the transmission oil becomes too hot to protect the transmission itself from damage and to lower the o...

Page 159: ...peed 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...

Page 160: ...ssion When the ESP system is operative for more than 1 second Braking To avoid the brakes becoming overheated e g when negotiating long descents with a drop of several hundred feet select a low gear t...

Page 161: ...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...

Page 162: ...mal Press the pedal down hard you cannot press too hard and steer the car to safety Do not release the brake pedal before the car has come to a halt or the danger has passed If the road is slippery th...

Page 163: ...culate the actual direction of the car If this direction does not agree with that intended by the driver calculated from the steering wheel position the ESP is engaged The ESP system improves the driv...

Page 164: ...mp is lit for about four sec onds while the system undergoes a self test Temporarily turning the ESP system off The system can be turned off manually with the ESP button whereupon the light on the mai...

Page 165: ...re 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...

Page 166: ...le If possible park in a well lit conspicuous parking space Thieves strike whenever and wher ever they are given the opportunity 1 2 3 IB485 1 Pointing downhill and against the curb Turn the wheels in...

Page 167: ...few times Fill the fuel tank with fuel to prevent condensation forming in it Top up the coolant and check the anti freeze before the onset of winter Park the car in a dry covered and well ventilated...

Page 168: ...ated 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 freq...

Page 169: ...key is turned to ON Pressing a steering wheel button briefly will not disengage the system the display will simply show the previously selected func tion Ice snow and dirt can affect the sensitivity...

Page 170: ...5 8 km do not give the engine enough time to reach normal temperature Strong winds can also affect fuel con sumption How to read the graph above If fuel consumption with the engine at normal temperatu...

Page 171: ...or 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 possible Check the air pressure in the tires once a month Incorrect pres...

Page 172: ...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...

Page 173: ...details of approved tire chains Driving in hot weather Always check the coolant level before start ing a journey When the engine is cold the coolant shall lie on or just above the KALT COLD mark on t...

Page 174: ...powerin the caravan during a journey the caravan battery can be charged for example WARNING Exercise care when opening the hood if the engine is overheated Never remove the expansion tank cap com ple...

Page 175: ...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 t...

Page 176: ...ine increases Gear change pattern is altered A C compressor is switched off Engine torque is reduced The following message will be displayed on the SID if the transmission fluid becomes too hot Gearbo...

Page 177: ...train on the car Check and if necessary adjust the tire pressure of the car and camper or trailer Make sure all wheel bolts are properly tightened Make sure that the equipment joining the car and camp...

Page 178: ...5 to 7 of the trailer weight with a maximum permissible tongue weight of 110 165 lbs 50 75 kg Note thatthis load mustbe added to the total load for the car If this now exceeds the specified load capac...

Page 179: ...oads mean that the car s center of gravity is further back As a result the car will sway more during evasive steering Never exceed the permissible load in the roof box 3 even if there is room for more...

Page 180: ...ure of a hot tire If the 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 u...

Page 181: ...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 op...

Page 182: ...e 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...

Page 183: ...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 push started In an e...

Page 184: ...lways 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 int...

Page 185: ...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 yo...

Page 186: ...ollowed when charging the battery or jump starting the car If the charger 3 or starter unit 3 can be set to different voltages 6V 12V 18V 24V 12V must be selected Follow the manufacturer s instruction...

Page 187: ...______ 220 Automatic tire pressure monitoring system ___ 232 Compact spare tire ____ 235 Safety belts __________ 240 Upholstery and trim ___ 241 Textile carpeting ______ 241 Washing the car ______ 242...

Page 188: ...tch upwards pushing the hood downward a little bit at the same time The hood can now be lifted right up To close the hood release it from a height of about 8 16 in 20 40 cm Do not press down on it Che...

Page 189: ...ngine 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 Turbo unit 8 Ignition discharge module 9 Res...

Page 190: ...BD II system Emission control systems The systems for controlling emissions to the atmosphere require regular checking and adjustment at the intervals specified in the service program In addition to m...

Page 191: ...Recovery Hydrocarbon vapors formed when refueling will be recovered by the car and not released into the atmosphere The hydro carbons are absorbed in a evaporative emission canister When the engine is...

Page 192: ...is should be done after the engine has been run to normal temperature and then allowed to cool for 2 5 minutes with the car stand ing on level ground Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean before check...

Page 193: ...equal parts of clean water and Saab approved coolant Coolants of a different brand could damage the engine or cooling system We therefore recommend strict use of coolants that have been approved by S...

Page 194: ...coolant life time properties are no longer retained and the coolant must then be drained and replaced at regular intervals Brake and clutch fluid Checking the fluid level The combined brake and clutch...

Page 195: ...mend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer It isnotpossible to detect throughabnormal pedal or parking brake lever travel whether brake pads are worn and need replacing It is therefore essential...

Page 196: ...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 or CHF 202 Air filter WARNING Do not fill...

Page 197: ...the front of the engine To remove the battery always disconnect the negative black lead first and reconnect it last when fitting the new battery The battery size must comply with DIN 53735 MFI 230 2 1...

Page 198: ...d positive lead connects to the positive termi nal and the black negative lead to the negative terminal Seriousdamagecanoccurtothecar s electrical system if a battery or alterna tor lead is disconnect...

Page 199: ...ension is critical and is adjusted automatically by the belt tensioner See also page 59 Warning charging WARNING Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine is running Always stop the eng...

Page 200: ...d the wiper arm and push the two catches off the arm 2 Move the blade along the extension of the arm Fitting the wiper blade 1 Slide the new blade onto the arm until it locks in position Make sure tha...

Page 201: ...voir is down to about 1 quart 1 liter of fluid Add at least 50 of washer fluid to water to prevent freezing and for effective cleaning WARNING Take care not to spill washer fluid concentrate onto hot...

Page 202: ...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 3 are hi...

Page 203: ...ve the battery cover Release the two clips along the long sides of the cover 2 Hold the connector and move the bulb up and down slightly while pulling it out 3 Detach the connector from the bulb 4 Fit...

Page 204: ...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 refl...

Page 205: ...h direction the bulb holder grip is held Front fog lights 3 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...

Page 206: ...itting Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise 4 Change the bulb IB3906 IB3907 1 2 4 5 1 3 2 IB3908 1 1 2 4 5 3 3 2 Rear light clusters 9 5 SportCombi 1 Direction indicators 2 Stop lights and...

Page 207: ...er of the studs 3 Remove the studs Changing bulbs 1 Squeeze together the silver plastic lug and the electrical connection and with draw the lamp holder 2 The bulb has a bayonet fitting Press in the bu...

Page 208: ...at either end 3 Withdraw the bulb gently straight back 4 Push in the new bulb 5 Refit the bulb holder 6 Replace the panel by carefully pushing the panel towards the headlining so that the two clips en...

Page 209: ...the fastener into the groove in the light cluster Press in the fastener until you hear a click 6 Take out the bulb holder 7 Press in the bulb and twist it counter clockwise 8 Change the bulb 9 Check t...

Page 210: ...bulb holder by pressing the plastic lug to the side 4 Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise 5 Change the bulb 6 Check that the new bulb is working Reassembly 1 Place the two hinges in the r...

Page 211: ...de the lamp fitting forward and pull out the back 2 Remove 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 Cour...

Page 212: ...ew 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...

Page 213: ...tion indicator 4 P21 5W 21 5 Stop tail lamp 5 R10W 10 Dome light courtesy lights glove com partment luggage compartment 6 R5W 5 Safety belt reminder license plate lighting 7 Xenon w9U 6 Reading light...

Page 214: ...ays consult a workshop before modifying or adding any electrical equipment We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer Failure to do so can result in the elec trical system being damaged N...

Page 215: ...ans 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 p...

Page 216: ...mote control receiver 11 30 Electrically adjusted passenger seat 3 12 7 5 Automatic transmission 3 13 20 Audio System amplifier 14 30 Ignition system engine 15 20 Fuel pump 16 20 DICE direction indica...

Page 217: ...Cruise control 3 water valve fog lights front 3 rain sensor 3 32 33 7 5 Direction indicator switch 34 30 12 volt socket cigarette lighter front rear 35 15 Daytime running light 36 30 Electric windows...

Page 218: ...Radiator fan high speed 2 40 ABS ESP 3 30 ABS ESP 4 7 5 Load angle sensor cars with xenon headlights 5 15 Heater 6 10 A C car alarm siren 7 15 Bulb test 8 9 20 Headlight washers 4 3 2 IB1797 2 1 14 1...

Page 219: ...16 20 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 SportCombi 5 6 7 Rain sensor 8 Radiator fan low speed 9 Radiato...

Page 220: ...essures 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...

Page 221: ...n 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 tha...

Page 222: ...16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric...

Page 223: ...tread Store wheels lying flat or hanging never standing upright NOTICE Wide wheels and tires with sidewalls that are too low can be damaged in potholes etc cause springs shock absorbers and wheel bea...

Page 224: ...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...

Page 225: ...aab 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 i...

Page 226: ...l out of the traffic lane A rear blow out 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 at...

Page 227: ...Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on performance factors tread w...

Page 228: ...g 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...

Page 229: ...an 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...

Page 230: ...egrees 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 Spe...

Page 231: ...e majority of your driving will be done on snow and ice Winter tires should be fitted to all four wheels to maintain a proper balance Your Saab dealer can advise you of to the correct size tire for yo...

Page 232: ...or around 160 000 km The battery cannot be replaced The whole sensor must be replaced The system does not warn if the tire pres sure is too high WARNING The system is an aid to the driver The driver...

Page 233: ...eck adjust the pressure in the other tires when a fault message is shown Note that the tire pressure can decrease without a puncture The pressure could decrease around 3 psi 20 kPa during a three mont...

Page 234: ...follow the instructions for the tire machine as well Do not fit the tire tool in an area 10 from the valve Start removing opposite the valve Remove the rear side first Fitting a tire Fit the tire with...

Page 235: ...should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa Carry the punctured tire in the spare wheel well under the luggage compartment floor Have the standard tire repaired and refitted as soon as possible WARNING Stow...

Page 236: ...trigger a malfunction message see page 234 Important considerations when driving with a compact spare tire The car s ground clearance is reduced The car must not be driven with more than one compact...

Page 237: ...end of the vehicle The car jack is designed solely for use in changing a wheel or fitting snow chains It must not be used to sup port the car during repair work or servicing Never crawl under a car t...

Page 238: ...the car in 1st gear automatic trans mission move selector to the P position and apply the parking brake 2 Wind the jack up to a suitable height before placing it under the recess in the sill Make sure...

Page 239: ...bs 110 Nm Lubricate the wheel stud head with a small amount of petroleum jelly or simi lar and reinstall the plastic covers on the wheel studs The petroleum jelly facilita tes removal NOTICE When refi...

Page 240: ...rust damage There must be no frayed threads in the web bing Safety belts must not come into contact with substances such as polishes oils or other chemicals If the straps are dirty wash them with war...

Page 241: ...ects the lighter shades although this is not detrimental to the leather indeed thepatina resultingfromuse isoften considered desirable in leather But if the leather is allowed to become too grubby it...

Page 242: ...automatic car wash without 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...

Page 243: ...e 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...

Page 244: ...ACC WARNING All repairs and adjustments on the A C system must be carried out by a work shop authorized for this kind of work The A C system is pressurized Do not break any connections or undo A C sy...

Page 245: ...enser forward of the radiator has not become clogged with dirt and insects b Make sure that the drive belt for the com pressor is not slipping c Check the fuses for the ventilation fans and compressor...

Page 246: ...collect on the bottom of the car and promote rusting Areas of the coun try with high humidity have great potential for rust problems especially where salt is used on roads or there is moist sea air I...

Page 247: ...Inspect the undercoating and touch up if necessary Pay particular atten tion to the fenders and wheel housings which are exposed to abrasion by flying gravel etc If the composition has worn or flaked...

Page 248: ...ts are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall or other flat surface The aiming area should be darkened this will improve your ability to see the beam of the low beam headlight being aimed The vehicle m...

Page 249: ...ng device 2 Locate the marker on the lens 3 Measurethedistancefromthegroundto the aim marker on each lens Subtract 2 inches if the vehicle is equipped with halogen lamps record this distance Subtract...

Page 250: ...iming 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 Cove...

Page 251: ...g Safety Defects to the Canadian government _________ 254 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders __________ 255 Customer Assistance and Information 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in a...

Page 252: ...e will illuminate on the Saab InstrumentDisplay SID when the car is due for regular maintenance Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every service point Use...

Page 253: ...ce 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...

Page 254: ...gation and if it finds 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...

Page 255: ...used to improve vehi cle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehi cles and driving safety Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes these on board systems do not...

Page 256: ...256 Customer Assistance and Information This page has been left blank 95_US_MY09 book Page 256 Tuesday April 15 2008 11 03 AM...

Page 257: ...s _______ 260 Electrical system______ 260 Brake system_________ 260 Wheels and tires ______ 261 Plates and labels______ 264 IB3918 Specifications 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can...

Page 258: ...d in USA VIN on cars sold in Canada 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...

Page 259: ...ight 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 br...

Page 260: ...ough not required use higher octane fuel for optimum perfor mance 93 octane Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used although not lower than 87 octane However engine performance will fall sligh...

Page 261: ...ls tires of another size we recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer regarding acceptable options Speed ratings and load indexes see page 228 Compact spare Wheel___________________________...

Page 262: ...ur Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains Snow chains must not protrude more than 0 35 in 9 mm from the tire s tread and its inside Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16 Snow cha...

Page 263: ...36 250 36 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 270 39 270 39 235 45 R17 94 Q 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 240 35 240 35 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 260 38 260 38 Compact spare T115 70 R16 Spare wheel Max 50 80 420 60 420 60 1 Do n...

Page 264: ...bel and certification label 3 Gearbox number 4 Engine number 5 Canada Label for tire pressure and color codes trim and body USA Label for tire pressure can be found on the left B pillar see also page...

Page 265: ...above 7 5 mph 12 km h YES or NO Saab Information Display Outdoor temperature display can be adjusted Miscellaneous Select the on time for heated rear seat 3 Additional sweep of the wipers after wind s...

Page 266: ...266 Specifications This page has been left blank 95_US_MY09 book Page 266 Tuesday April 15 2008 11 03 AM...

Page 267: ...jump leads ____ 184 Brake and clutch fluid ____________ 194 Brake fluid reservoir _____________ 194 Brakes technical data ____________ 261 Bulbs changing _________________ 202 Bulbs table of ________...

Page 268: ..._________ 66 Engine oil level checking _________ 192 Error codes Audio System ________ 112 Event Data Recorders EDR ______ 255 Expansion tank coolant __________ 193 F Filling a portable fuel containe...

Page 269: ...109 N NIGHT _________________________ 72 New tires buying ________________ 223 Night Panel _____________________ 72 O Odometer ______________________ 64 Oil capacity engine ______________ 260 Oil spe...

Page 270: ...CD ___ 99 Selecting changing MP3 file _______ 103 Selector lever indication automatic transmission ___________________ 67 Sentronic manual mode __________ 156 Service costs ___________________ 253 Ser...

Page 271: ...8 Trip meter ______________________ 64 Trunk _________________________ 129 Trunk lid opening ________________ 47 Tuning _________________________ 93 Turbo gauge ____________________ 67 Turbo points to...

Page 272: ...272 Notes Notes 95_US_MY09 book Page 272 Tuesday April 15 2008 11 03 AM...

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