Saab 2000 9-5 2.3 Turbo Ecopower Owner'S Manual Download

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Owner’s Manual

Saab 9-5, Model Year 2000

Safety

Security

Instruments and controls

Saab 9-5 Audio System

Interior equipment and trunk 101

Starting and driving 129

Car care and technical information 165

Maintenance and owner assistance 217

Specifications 225

Index 241

Saab Automobile AB 1998

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

Summary of Contents for 2000 9-5 2.3 Turbo Ecopower

Page 1: ...45 Saab 9 5 Audio System 77 Interior equipment and trunk 101 Starting and driving 129 Car care and technical information 165 Maintenance and owner assistance 217 Specifications 225 Index 241 Saab Auto...

Page 2: ...en at the beginning of each section 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 f...

Page 3: ...ol __________ 145 Front fog lights ___________ 63 Ashtrays ___________________ 112 Cigarette lighter ______________ 112 Trip computer Saab Information Display SID __ 54 Night panel __________________...

Page 4: ...e __________________ 228 Brakes and braking ___________ 146 Winter driving ________________ 150 Wheels and tires _____________ 198 Wheel changing ______________ 203 Spare wheel _________________ 154 W...

Page 5: ...riod_______________ 137 Driving in hot weather _________ 151 Driving in winter ______________ 150 Parking ____________________ 162 Steering wheel adjustment 107 Airbag SRS ____________ 23 Power steeri...

Page 6: ...capacity _ 228 Power steering __________ 176 Steering fluid grade _____ 176 Wiper washer control stalk _ 65 Washer fluid topping up __ 181 Washer jets ___________ 181 Jump starting ________________ 1...

Page 7: ...Brake system ________________ 175 Brake fluid __________________ 233 Brake pads __________________ 233 Jump starting ________________ 177 Battery _____________________ 177 Battery charge _____________...

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

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

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

Page 11: ...11 Safety Safety Safety belts 12 Child safety 18 Airbag Supplemental Restraint System SRS 23 IB1274...

Page 12: ...are acti vated in the event of a severe frontal colli sion or very violent rear end collision They serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by tensioning the belt The belt pretensioners do no...

Page 13: ...e wearer freedom of movement The retractor locks up auto matically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply the car tilts the brakes are applied hard or a collision occurs Children who have grown ou...

Page 14: ...ts 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 page 207 for the checking of...

Page 15: ...pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child The lap portion of the belt should be worn as low as possible across the hips below the abdomen...

Page 16: ...ie as far in on the shoulder as possible To release the belt press the red button on the belt lock See page 207 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc WARNING Make sure that the belt does not...

Page 17: ...and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis chest and shoulders as applicable wearing the lap portion of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided Safety belts should...

Page 18: ...n ger s seat The fixing points on electrically adjustable seats are color marked If you intend to install another make of child car seat make sure that it is possible to fit it in accordance with the...

Page 19: ...available at no charge from Saab in the U S Child restraints with a tether strap must be anchored according to Canadian law If you have any questions regarding child tether anchorages please contact...

Page 20: ...ages are installed at factory 1 Fold the backrest of the rear seat for ward see page 119 2 Fold the appropriate anchor to upright position 3 Place the child restraint in the rear seat 4 Raise the head...

Page 21: ...y belt smoothly and insert the tongue in the lock Check that it is securely fastened Ensure that the lap strap is positioned low across the hips and that the diagonal strap is well in on the shoulder...

Page 22: ...e that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges Adjust the head restraint so that it pro vides the best possible support when there is a passenger in the rear seat WARNING Failure to...

Page 23: ...r as the vehicle is equipped with an airbag on the pas senger side WARNING Even if the car is equipped with an SRS airbag safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants Note that because an a...

Page 24: ...ated The steering column has collapsed and the airbag starts to deflate IB419 Inflated airbag driver side Inflation and deflation together take less than 0 1 second IB418 5 1 4 2 6 3 2 6 5 SRS airbag...

Page 25: ...njure or kill a child WARNING Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag The back seat is the safest place for children Never allow a child to stand in front of the seat or to sit on the lap of...

Page 26: ...oubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at all times Do not sit too close to the airbag it needs room to inflate The airbag inflates very quickly and power fully in order to protect an adult pe...

Page 27: ...ow drift or a hedge or a solid object at a low impact speed the airbag will not necessarily be triggered How loud is the inflation The noise of the inflation is certainly loud but it is very short liv...

Page 28: ...pre determined conditions are met such as the force and angle of the impact the speed of the car on impact and at which point on the car s side the impact occurs The sensors which are fitted in the fr...

Page 29: ...ssential that the mois ture barrier thick plastic film in the door is not damaged in any way Improvement of the anticorrosion treatment of the doors should only be carried out by an authorized Saab de...

Page 30: ...30 Safety...

Page 31: ...31 Security Security Doors 32 Central locking 32 Car alarm 38 IB446...

Page 32: ...hen the key is inserted in the ignition the code is checked If it matches the car can be started Two keys remote controls are supplied with the car It is possible to have up to four at one time that a...

Page 33: ...ocked Hazard warning lights flash once 0 5 seconds and horn chirps once The tailgate cannot be opened using the switch on the driver s door To unlock by remote control 2 Press once on the control the...

Page 34: ...the inte rior lighting and the courtesy lights in the doors will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent a flat battery Opening with key The driver s door can be opened mechani call...

Page 35: ...5 times in succession while the car is within the range of the remote control so that the car alarm can recognize the signals from the control Hand in the old battery for disposal when you buy the ne...

Page 36: ...ng lights will flash three times and the horn chirps three times to confirm that the trunk lid has been unlocked Tailgate 9 5 Wagon The tailgate is not unlocked when the other car doors are unlocked U...

Page 37: ...only be opened from the outside assuming that the locking button LOCK by the inside opening handle has not been pushed in Some central locking functions can be adjusted to better fit your individ ual...

Page 38: ...d If a door or the trunk lid or hood has been left open when the car is locked the LED on the fascia will flash three times per second for ten seconds to indicate that something is wrong Check to ensu...

Page 39: ...d key removed from the switch Then press and hold the NIGHT PANEL button until DOOR ALARM ONLY appears on the SID and a chime sounds The car alarm must now be activated within three minutes or the gla...

Page 40: ...nd hold one of the buttons on the remote control for 2 seconds or if you are sitting inside the car Push the LOCK switch on the center con sole for 2 seconds These actions will trigger the alarm hazar...

Page 41: ...stantially more than this in ideal conditions If a remote control or key is lost the new one will have to be programmed from one of the remain ing remote controls to match the car s unique security co...

Page 42: ...not locked Car alarm not activated Flashes twice at three sec onds intervals SID message Reason action SERVICE THEFT ALARM Probably a fault in one of the sensors or the alarm siren Have the car checke...

Page 43: ...erence that may cause undesired oper ation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with RSS 2...

Page 44: ...44 Security...

Page 45: ...d controls Indicator and warning lights 46 Instruments 52 Trip computer SID 54 Switches 61 Automatic climate control ACC 67 ECON OFF F C ECON OFF CLEAR SET IB1082 VOL TRE BAL ON FAD BAS PULL PUSH RADI...

Page 46: ...e light flashes or comes on while you are driving stop the car switch off the engine and check the engine oil level see page 171 NOTE Under no circumstances must the car be driven when the warning lig...

Page 47: ...f there is insufficient brake fluid in the reser voir see pages 175 176 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 48: ...8 Central warning light This light will come on and a chime will sound if a fault has been detected in any system that is critical to safety Any of the following can activate the central warning light...

Page 49: ...again The rear fog light consists of one light so it should not be mistaken for rear light Indicator open door If a door has not been closed properly the pictogram will indicate the door concerned or...

Page 50: ...the car pulls away in 3rd gear to help prevent wheelspin on an icy road To cancel the WINTER mode press the W button Fault indicator automatic transmission On a car with an automatic transmission thi...

Page 51: ...gress The TCS indicator light is located in the lower half of the tachometer and will be illu minated when TCS regulation is occurring i e when there is insufficient traction between the tires and the...

Page 52: ...e dial only for an instant A safety cut out function in the fuel system prevents the engine speed exceeding approximately 6 200 rpm Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance trav elled...

Page 53: ...g light on the main instrument panel will come on see page 49 Use the Saab Information display SID to check the approximate distance that can be travelled on the remaining fuel see page 55 Temperature...

Page 54: ...l Trip computer SID Saab Information Display SID The SID displays CHECK messages and has eight trip computer functions Saab Car Computer SCC The SID display is also used by the Audio System NOTE If th...

Page 55: ...he following functions SPD DIST ARRIV ALARM and SPD W 1 Select the desired function using or 2 Press the SET button for at least one second figures start to flash and a chime sounds 3 Use or to increa...

Page 56: ...will only be activated once it will not come on at the same time every day Press SET to turn it on again The Alarm will continue to beep for one minute if not switched off Calculation of arrival time...

Page 57: ...a specified average speed is maintained 1 Select DIST using the button 2 Set the distance to be covered 3 Press to select SPD 4 Set the average speed you intend to drive at 5 Press SET to display the...

Page 58: ...can be displayed by the SID varies with the specification of the car If more than one CHECK message has been generated the symbol will appear to the left of the text on the display The mes sages appe...

Page 59: ...illumination being extinguished and their needles moved to zero Both the SID and the ACC displays will be extinguished and the backlighting for switches and other controls will be dimmed Note All indi...

Page 60: ...1 Press CLEAR and SET simultaneously for four seconds until a chime sounds 2 Press or to select the required units 3 Touch SET 4 Press or to select the required language 5 Touch SET Clock Set the cloc...

Page 61: ...ghts however can be on when the ignition switch is in the LOCK posi tion High low beam To switch between high and low beam lift the control stalk fully towards you position 2 When the high beam is on...

Page 62: ...r equally bright light the instrument and switch illumination is auto matically extinguished Turn signal and lane change indica tors To switch on the turn signals lane change indicators move the stalk...

Page 63: ...he button flash simultaneously If the ignition is on both indicator lights on the instrument panel will also flash If the hazard warning lights are left on for some time the flasher frequency will be...

Page 64: ...thdrawn from the 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 s...

Page 65: ...on the blades at higher speeds Washers When the washers are operated the wipers will make 3 4 or 5 sweeps depending on how long the washers were kept on If the speed of the car is less than 12 mph 20...

Page 66: ...w sweeps the wiper stops or reverts to intermittent wiping if this has been chosen About 15 seconds after com pletion of the washing wiping of the rear window the wiper makes a single sweep to wipe aw...

Page 67: ...ted in three stages first it passes through a filter it is then dehu midified and cooled and finally if required heated The ACC system also includes a charcoal filter which further improves the qualit...

Page 68: ...ACC system will not function properly Panel vents The panel vents swivel universally so that air can be directed as desired In winter for instance the outer vents can be directed onto the door window...

Page 69: ...radiation etc currently prevailing inside the car The most usual temperature setting is 64 75 F 18 24 C depending on per sonal preference and what clothing is worn It is recommended that changes in th...

Page 70: ...C compressor is switched off Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual selections Pressing AUTO a second time will result in all the automatically selected settings being displayed When the...

Page 71: ...0 C see Program ming I and II on pages 73 and 74 Recirculation is selected automatically for effective cooling but it can also be switched on off manually Although recirculation does not substantially...

Page 72: ...witched ON The defroster function will continue to operate until a new selection is made although the heating for the rear window and door mirrors will be switched off automatically after 5 10 minutes...

Page 73: ...uired in order to reach the desired temperature As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value the fan speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system Programming I Manual sele...

Page 74: ...hood of the windows misting up A C compressor cuts in when outdoor tem perature is above 41 F 5 C Recirculation will be switched on if the speed of the car is less than 6 mph 10 km h and will be switc...

Page 75: ...t 3 seconds after the operation has been completed the number of fault codes if any stored in the system will appear in the tempera ture display on the left The fault codes themselves will be shown in...

Page 76: ...in torrential rain or 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...

Page 77: ...guide to the Saab 9 5 Audio System 79 Sound controls 81 Radio 82 Cassette player 84 CD player 87 CD changer 89 General functions 93 Steering wheel controls 94 Security lock 94 Technical data 95 Insta...

Page 78: ...mounted in the fascia the center speaker further enhances the overall sound image and one in each door The Prestige model Harman Kardon has nine speakers 9 5 Wagon has eight speak ers three mounted in...

Page 79: ...pull out and turn the VOL control BAS Press to release the button and adjust the base level Lock the setting by pushing the button in TRE Press to release the button and adjust the tre ble Lock the se...

Page 80: ...efly Rapid play passage search or Fast track search Press SEEK mid segment once Switches between Rapid play PLAY and Fast track search TRACK Press SEEK mid segment hold briefly Scan disc SEEK CD RDM S...

Page 81: ...d When one 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 bal...

Page 82: ...ies or SEEK for lower frequen cies Manual tuning To switch to the manual tuning function press SEEK or SEEK and release quickly a chime will sound and the M indi cator will appear on the display The f...

Page 83: ...elected before the AS mode was activated The AS mode can also be used in the AM band WB Weather Band 5 Press the WB button to select the Weather Band mode The radio will automatically search for the s...

Page 84: ...tically change the play back direction when the end of the tape is reached be it during playback fast forward rewind or music search Dolby noise reduction 3 Press TAPE DOLBY to switch on Dolby NR B C...

Page 85: ...play Press SEEK once to cancel fast for ward Press and hold SEEK 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...

Page 86: ...nside the cassette player to maintain good reproduction and to prevent unneces sary wear To reset the playing time meter 1 Remove the current tape 2 Load the cleaning tape and play it for the required...

Page 87: ...search 1 Press SEEK or SEEK repeatedly to move to preceding or following tracks Pressing SEEK once will restart play back from the beginning of the current track Thus to play the preceding track press...

Page 88: ...ample of each track on the disc press and hold SEEK mid segment The display shows that SCAN is in progress and which track is currently being sampled For instance if you started SCAN while playing the...

Page 89: ...ing see picture Insert the entire magazine carefully inside the CD changer and slide back the cover To select the CD changer If the Audio System is in the RADIO or TAPE mode press the CD RDM button tw...

Page 90: ...the first 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...

Page 91: ...ill be initiated 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 Fas...

Page 92: ...message similar to the following 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 ea...

Page 93: ...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...

Page 94: ...Volume adjust Security lock The Audio System is equipped with an elec tronic security lock The special code is unique to the car in which the Audio System is fitted Each time the Audio System is switc...

Page 95: ...W at 1 THD total har monic distortion and 13 5 V Radio module Radio system _______________ PLL dual synthesizer tuner Number of presets FM ______________________ 3 x 6 AM ______________________ 2 x 6...

Page 96: ...This can create interference to radio recep tion To avoid this problem as much as pos sible the system is equipped with two FM antennas so called FM diversity Shadow effect Because FM radio waves tra...

Page 97: ...f a stronger one the car s antennas will receive signals from both Such interference is apparent when the unwanted broadcast can be heard faintly in the background Radio waves FM AM FM radio waves rad...

Page 98: ...o System speakers TELEPHONE appears on the SID when phone in use Volume level for ongoing conversation can be adjusted by volume controls on steering wheel or on Audio System module see also Volume pr...

Page 99: ...dealer technicians to diagnose the fault Below are the codes for some faults that you might be able to rectify yourself WARNING The electromagnetic field inside the car can be detrimental to health N...

Page 100: ...rate OnStar owner s manual supplied in your vehicle s document organizer WARNING The CD player CD changer is classified as Class 1 laser equipment Service and repair work must only be carried out by a...

Page 101: ...102 Steering wheel adjustment 107 Rear view mirrors 108 Electric windows 110 Sunroof 111 Sun visors 112 Ashtrays 112 Glove compartment 113 Cup holders 115 Trunk 116 Spare wheel and tools 126 Fuel fil...

Page 102: ...Lumbar support Head restraint height We recommend that adjustments to the driver s seat be performed in the following order 1 Height 2 Legroom 3 Seat tilt angle 4 Backrest rake angle Lastly adjust the...

Page 103: ...just the backrest move the upper con trol forward or back Lumbar support Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjust ment of the lumbar support WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving so...

Page 104: ...ersing the passenger side door mirror can be tilted down automati cally e g to show the curb To do this select reverse and press the tiny button adjacent to the door mirror control When you deselect r...

Page 105: ...ght of the rear head restraints can be adjusted to provide opti mum passenger comfort Ventilated front seats option Ventilated front seats that enhance seating comfort in hot weather are available as...

Page 106: ...In position 0 it is turned off Electrically heated seat cushions in the rear seat option Electrically heated seat cushions for the two outer seats in the rear are available as an option The ON OFF co...

Page 107: ...elease the locking mechanism Move the steering wheel to the desired position and then liftthe lever to lock it Make sure that the lever is fully locked before driving off Horn The horn is sounded by p...

Page 108: ...4 The mirrors are heated and the heating comes on and goes off with the rear window heater The door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked They can also be fully retracted for parking in tight s...

Page 109: ...hat it is dark outside The rear facing sensor detects for exam ple if the car following has not dimmed its headlights The rear view mirror is then darkened to prevent the strong light source from dazz...

Page 110: ...ows 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 Child safety rear windows ON OFF The window switch...

Page 111: ...rwards To fully open the sunroof from the ventila tion position slide the control back The sunroof incorporates an interior man ual sliding sun blind After the car has been waxed the sunroof may squea...

Page 112: ...sors The vanity mirrors are illumi nated when the cover is raised Ashtrays Option Thecaris equipped withthreeashtrays one in the instrument panel fascia and one in each rear door A cigarette lighter i...

Page 113: ...s ON Glove compartment The glove compartment can be cooled by the air conditioning ACC system Cold air can be directed to the glove compartment for keeping drinks chilled etc Slide the cover towards y...

Page 114: ...nk IB436 IB437 IB439 IB440 IB441 IB438 On the back of the front seats Center armrest for rear seat At bottom of door pillars adjacent to front seat backrests On leading edge of front seats Console bet...

Page 115: ...mrest and press the front edge of the holder Close in the same way The number of cup holders provided may vary between models WARNING The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china glass...

Page 116: ...d down the backrest WARNING Rear seat passengers should always ensure that the head restraint is raised and in proper position Keep hands well clear of all moving parts Never place heavy objects on th...

Page 117: ...dent see page 118 When the backrest is folded down or the trunk pass through hatch is open even small items can be thrown around inside the car It is therefore advisable to secure these as well Do not...

Page 118: ...re loading or unloading long items switch off the engine and apply the handbrake This averts the danger of the car moving off suddenly if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear...

Page 119: ...pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest 4 Fold the narrow section right of the backrest forward by raising the opening handle on the right hand side 5 Fold the wide section of th...

Page 120: ...the seating Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf There is always a danger of loose objects flying about and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in an accident Make...

Page 121: ...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 r...

Page 122: ...ssory Elastic side cargo net for the right hand side of the luggage compartment acces sory The elastic nets may only be used to keep light objects tidy not for anchoring The floor net should be attach...

Page 123: ...ded There are two front attachment points in the roof for this purpose WARNING The cargo in the luggage compart ment must be anchored properly even if the cargo net is correctly in position The only p...

Page 124: ...wheels 3 Set the floor down on the support wheels WARNING To avoid personal injury take note of the following Do not leave children unsupervised when the sliding floor is drawn out Be aware of the ris...

Page 125: ...er the handle 3 Lift the handle and push in the floor to the inner locking position Make sure that the floor is locked correctly 4 Tie down the load with Saab s load straps according to the instructio...

Page 126: ...uel filler flap in an emergency If the fuel filler flap fails to open after the button on the driver s door has been pressed it can be opened manually from inside the trunk 9 5 Sedan Start by checking...

Page 127: ...e 194 On the right hand side of the luggage com partment in the storage locker is a thin wire that is tied to the locking arm of the filler flap To open the flap pull the yellow plastic arrow attached...

Page 128: ...128 Interior equipment and trunk...

Page 129: ...137 Cruise control 145 Braking 146 Traction Control System 147 Economical motoring 149 Driving in winter 150 Driving in hot weather 151 Towing a trailer 152 Driving considerations with compact spare...

Page 130: ...s hazard warning lights and interior lighting all work OFF position Gear lever no longer locked Certain electrical circuits operational ON position All electrical circuits working Do not leave the key...

Page 131: ...ompletely service free the valve clearance is set up at the factory and will not need any subse quent adjustment Starting the engine The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows...

Page 132: ...g some pressure on the accelerator If the diagnostic system has detected a fault in the engine management system the Engine malfunction light on the main instrument panel will come on see page 49 indi...

Page 133: ...l device incorporated in the car s exhaust system It consists of a metal canister with a honeycomb insert the cells of which have walls coated in a catalytic layer mixture of precious metals NOTE If c...

Page 134: ...st 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...

Page 135: ...begin expe riencing driveability and or hard starting problems shortly after refueling your car In recent years a variety of fuel additives and alcohols or oxygenates have been blended with gasoline T...

Page 136: ...ns of methanol than listed above or the use of methanol blended gasoline without suitable co solvents and corrosion inhibitors can damage your car s fuel system leading to the need for repairs which a...

Page 137: ...ust lift the ring underneath the gear lever knob To change gear fully depress the clutch pedal and then release it smoothly It is inadvisable to drive with your hand resting on the gear lever as this...

Page 138: ...depressed while the lever is moved this will result in abnormal wear in the transmission WARNING Make it a habit to keep your foot on the brake when selecting a drive position to prevent the car cree...

Page 139: ...urned to OFF the auto matic transmission will automatically revert to Normal mode see page 144 Adaptive gear change pattern is a trans mission function in the Normal and Sport modes which matches gear...

Page 140: ...he main instrument panel the system has detected a fault in the automatic transmission or its control module see page 50 This also means that the Limp home mode has been selected to guard against furt...

Page 141: ...Try selecting position 1 2 or 3 High ambient temperatures can also increase the temperature of the transmis sion fluid or the oil cooler may be faulty Contact an authorized Saab dealer see also page 1...

Page 142: ...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 4th will take place auto...

Page 143: ...odule senses that the load has not decreased These gear change patterns pre vent unnecessary changing up and down when for example driving up long slopes with a trailer or caravan and to prevent overh...

Page 144: ...ppears on main instrument panel see page 140 The Winter mode facilitates pulling away and driving on icy roads Third gear is selected auto matically for pulling away to reduce wheelspin Winter mode ca...

Page 145: ...ded position before OFF posi tion This will disengage the system but the preset speed will be retained in the system memory The memory is deleted when the engine is switched off To re engage the syste...

Page 146: ...n the front and rear wheels in such a way as to achieve optimum braking perfor mance irrespective of the car s speed and load The ABS system has a built in diagnostic function which will switch on the...

Page 147: ...together with greater stability The TCS system uses information from the ABS system s wheel sensors to detect when the front driving wheels are rotating faster then the rear wheels It then monitors wh...

Page 148: ...ing at the same speed The fact that the TCS system is operative indicates that the limit for grip has been exceeded and that the driver must exert greater care Turning the TCS off The TCS is switched...

Page 149: ...ormal 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 5 mpg 12l 100 km at outside temp of 68 F 20 C increase of 20 17 7 mpg...

Page 150: ...ngine heater is effective at outside temperatures up to 15 20 C The warmer it is outside the shorter the time the engine heater needs to be connected Longer than 1 5 hours is unnecessary If the car is...

Page 151: ...ould 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 th...

Page 152: ...page 227 The specified trailer weights and gradients assume that the journey starts at the hill and therefore apply only to short periods WARNING Always undo the expansion tank filler cap carefully r...

Page 153: ...never pos sible concentrate the load over the wheels and keep it as low as possible The trailer should be loaded so that the maximum load on the towbar ball is 5 to 7 of the trailer weight with a maxi...

Page 154: ...d tailgate open Avoid driving with the trunk lid tailgate partly or fully open since exhaust fumes can be drawn into the cabin If you must drive with the trunk lid tailgate open all windows and the su...

Page 155: ...ip and insert the pins on the foot into the fixing holes Make sure that the rubber strip comes inside the plastic cover on the carrier Repeat the procedure with the other car rier 4 Close the doors on...

Page 156: ...x is to be fitted the cross members must be positioned so that the tailgate can be opened fully without hit ting the roof box 4 Using your thumb press the bracket so that it lies snugly against the ou...

Page 157: ...ssure should match the current load and speed of the car see the back cover or the tire pressure label on page 235 The tire pressures given apply to cold tires that is tires that are the same temperat...

Page 158: ...hen the engine is off The steering will therefore be much heavier than usual The towing vehicle should always be heavier than the vehicle on tow Never allow passengers to ride in the car being towed W...

Page 159: ...being towed Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake as necessary This will avoid the towrope being jerked violently 1 Selector lever in position N 2 Always observe the speed l...

Page 160: ...the hood and locate the battery Find the positive and negative termi nals on the battery WARNING Batteries can cause injury They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They conta...

Page 161: ...as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dis char...

Page 162: ...a hazard to other road users Do not park on dry grass or other combus tible material The catalytic converter gets very hot and could start a fire Apply the parking brake Engage reverse automatic tran...

Page 163: ...anti freeze before the onset of winter Park the car in a dry covered and well ventilated building Leave the park ing brake OFF Disconnect the negative battery lead If frost is likely to occur during...

Page 164: ...164 Starting and driving...

Page 165: ...fluid 175 Power steering fluid 176 Battery 177 Drive belts 179 Wipers and washers 180 Changing bulbs 182 Fuses 192 Wheels 198 Compact spare wheel 202 Flat spotting 206 Air conditioning A C system 206...

Page 166: ...hood at the same time The hood can now be lifted right up To close the hood release it from a height of about 8 in 20 cm Do notpress down on it In cold weather when the mechanism is stiff the hood mi...

Page 167: ...IB488 1 Engine compartment 4 cyl engine 1 Engine oil dipstick filler cap 2 Reservoir brake clutch fluid 3 Fuse box 4 Expansion tank coolant 5 Washer fluid filler cap 6 Battery 7 Dipstick automatic tra...

Page 168: ...6 IB576 Engine compartment 6 cyl engine 1 Engine oil dipstick 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Reservoir brake clutch fluid 4 Fuse box 5 Expansion tank coolant 6 Washer fluid filler cap 7 Battery 8 Dipstick...

Page 169: ...ne management system is a unique Saab development that combinessequentialmultiportfuelinjection electronic distributorless ignition and turbo charger boost pressure control into one sys tem The Trioni...

Page 170: ...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 bala...

Page 171: ...d to excessive oil consumption The distance between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to a volume of approximately 1 05 qts 1 liter When necessary add oil of the recom mended grade via...

Page 172: ...e drain plug with a new washer Run the engine to normal temperature and check the oil level NOTE Change of engine oil and oil filter may be required more frequently 5000 mile intervals 8 000 km if any...

Page 173: ...ature the level should be between the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick Top up as necessary with Texaco Texamatic Dexron III automatic transmission fluid mineral oil based adding it through the dipsti...

Page 174: ...tration of antifreeze will pro vide protection at temperatures down to 58 F 50 C The corrosion inhibiting properties of the coolant deteriorate over time but Saab approved coolant can be used for year...

Page 175: ...l take about two minutes as the air needs time to escape 6 Screw on the filler cap and fully tighten the drain cook Run the engine to normal temperature Top up the coolant as nec essary until the leve...

Page 176: ...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...

Page 177: ...at tery may need to be given a booster charge This can be done either using a battery charger or by taking the car for a long run A car with a standard equipment specifica tion and a fully charged bat...

Page 178: ...ort circuiting between the positive terminal on the battery and the inlet manifold on the engine always disconnect the negative battery lead first and reconnect it last NOTE Never reverse the polarity...

Page 179: ...The belt tension is critical and is adjusted automatically by the belt tensioner See also page 47 Warning charging WARNING Keep hands and clothing well clear of drive belts when engine is running Alwa...

Page 180: ...ing 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 bla...

Page 181: ...comes up on the SID the reservoir is down to about 1 quart 1 liter of fluid Add at least 50 of washer fluid to water to pre vent freezing and for effective cleaning Washer jets The washer jets can be...

Page 182: ...ove 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 7 Plug in...

Page 183: ...t 2 Unplug the connector 3 To remove the spring clip push it in and then move it to the right 4 Remove the bulb 5 Without touching the glass with your fingers insert the new bulb 6 Line up the bulb wi...

Page 184: ...nit has to be removed 1 Loosen the screw 1 There is no need to remove it completely 2 Carefully pull out the lamp unit 3 The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting Grip the holder and twist it counterclock...

Page 185: ...the lamps in the rear light clus ter are accessed from the luggage compart ment 1 Lower the flap Velcro fastening 2 Squeeze the two plastic lugs and remove the bulb holder 3 The bulb has a bayonet fit...

Page 186: ...Refitting the trim 1 Reset the studs by pushing back the center buttons so that they protrude by 0 2 inch 5 mm 2 Insert the studs through the trim and tail gate panel Press the center buttons in flus...

Page 187: ...ssembly 1 Place the two hinges in the recess in the tailgate 2 Then push the hinges into the recess and close the cover 3 Turn the lock a quarter turn Rear lights clusters 9 5 Wagon 1 Open the tailgat...

Page 188: ...he cover Loading lighting 9 5 Wagon 1 Pull down the glass cover at the outer edge 2 Bend one of the contacts so that the bulb can be removed 3 Change the bulb On refitting insert the connector end of...

Page 189: ...partment lighting 1 Insert a screwdriver carefully into the slot in the end of the lamp fitting Ease the fitting off to gain access to the bulb 2 Bend out one of the contacts and remove the bulb 3 Cha...

Page 190: ...nt illumination 1 Insert a small screwdriver in the slot in the end of the lamp fitting and ease it out to gain access to the bulb 2 Bend out one of the contacts and remove the bulb 3 Fit the new bulb...

Page 191: ...21 yel BAU 15s Direction indicator front rear 6 10 SV 8 5 Dome light luggage compartment 7 5 SV 8 5 Dome light front glove compart ment courtesy lights safety belt reminder 8 5halogen Reading light ov...

Page 192: ...se WARNING To avert the risk of short circuiting and or fire breaking out in the electrical system the following advice should be heeded Always consult an authorized Saab dealer before modifying or ad...

Page 193: ...wiper operation Electric heating of rear window and door mirrors Cooling fans TWICE controls among other things Central locking Car alarm Anti theft system Engine immobilizer Autochecking of lights El...

Page 194: ...seat 12 7 5 Automatic transmission 13 20 Audio System amplifier 14 30 Ignition system engine 15 15 Preheated oxygen sensor catalytic converter 16 20 DICE direction indicators 16B 17 20 Engine manageme...

Page 195: ...time running light 36 30 Electric windows left 37 30 Windshield wipers fog lights front 38 30 Electric heating front seats 39 20 Limp home solenoid automatic transmission 52 5 6 Spare fuses Function A...

Page 196: ...ed 7 15 Low beam headlight right 8 15 High beam headlight right 9 15 Low beam headlight left 10 15 High beam headlight left 11 10 Headlight beam length adjustment certain markets only headlamp washers...

Page 197: ...ht 3 High beam headlight 4 Extra lights accessory 5 1 Horn 5 2 6 Wiper rear 9 5 Wagon 7 Radiator fan low speed 8 Radiator fan high speed left fan 9 A C compressor 10 1 Front fog lights 10 2 Headlamp w...

Page 198: ...rease the tire pressure by 3 psi 20 kPa for rough roads with potholes to minimize the risk of rim damage Neverreduce thepressure ofa hottire Ifthe tires are hot when you check them only increase the p...

Page 199: ...deral regulations Standard tests are conducted to measure performance in the areas of traction and temperature resistance Refer to the tire sidewall for the specific quality grades of the tires provid...

Page 200: ...nces in road character istics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under contr...

Page 201: ...gher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Date code Tires should be regarded as perishable goods As thetires age the rubber becomes progressively harder...

Page 202: ...rneath a panel in the luggage compartment floor If you need to change a wheel remove the tool kit first and then the spare wheel The panel over the spare wheel can be held open by hooking the handle o...

Page 203: ...opposite to the one to be changed Switch on the hazard warning lights if the car is on a road Apply the handbrake and leave the car in gear 1st or reverse Automatic transmission move selector to the...

Page 204: ...rope attachment eye or to the rear towrope attachment eye or under the trailer hitch if fitted 1 Put the car in 1st gear automatic trans mission move selector to the P position and apply the parking b...

Page 205: ...m Do not overtighten the bolts using a per cussion nut tightener 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 toolkit 7...

Page 206: ...sation is drained off through two outlets underneath the floor of the car in the vicinity of the front doors It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from these outlets when the...

Page 207: ...operate when the outdoor temperature is above the freezing point 0 C 32 F Safety belts Regularly check the function of the safety belts as follows Hold the diagonal strap and pull it sharply The safe...

Page 208: ...e leather indeed the patina resulting from use is often considered desirable in leather But if the leather is allowed to become too grubby it can start to look shabby It is a good idea to clean and re...

Page 209: ...leave the car to dry in the sun but wipe it dry with a chamois leather immediately after washing to avoid smears and streaks Clean the windowglassinside andoutusing a high quality window cleaner This...

Page 210: ...collision 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 prime...

Page 211: ...ties 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...

Page 212: ...the car s underside floor panels wheel wells at least at mid winter and in the spring 3 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or damage and arrange for needed repairs promptly After washingorafter heav...

Page 213: ...ing board stage Saab engineers were giving serious consideration to how the maximum quantity of materials could be reclaimed from the car on its eventual scrapping Tofacilitatesorting plasticparts fo...

Page 214: ...r Saab dealer for service however it is possible for you to re aim your headlamps as described in the following procedure WARNING Before checking adjusting the headlamp aiming switch off the engine to...

Page 215: ...evice A 2 Turn the vertical aiming screw with a 0 24 in 6 mm Hexagonal Allen socket until the bubble inside the level is cen tered between the two red lines zero 3 Check the horizontal aim 1 and adjus...

Page 216: ...216 Car care and technical information...

Page 217: ...aintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule 218 Owner assistance 219 Reporting Safety Defects U S A 220 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government 220 Saab Original Service Program M...

Page 218: ...st Service at 1 000 miles 1 600 km followed by services at every 10 000 miles 16 000 km thereafter 10 000 20 000 30 000 miles 16 000 32 000 48 000 km etc Engine oil and filter changes Changing the eng...

Page 219: ...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 neces...

Page 220: ...b Cars USA Inc If NHTSA receives similar complaints 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 NHT...

Page 221: ...d U S or Canadian Saab dealer Service intervals Refer to the Warranties Service Record Book for service intervals beyond 100 000 miles 160 000 km Service Intervals Miles U S Cars Kilometers Canadian C...

Page 222: ...32 000 km 30 000 48 000 km 40 000 64 000 km 50 000 80 000 km 60 000 96 000 km 70 000 112 000 km 80 000 128 000 km 90 000 144 000 km 100 000 160 000 km Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Engine and engin...

Page 223: ...0 128 000 km 90 000 144 000 km 100 000 160 000 km Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Chassis R Ball joint clearance outer and inner steering joints and rubber boots R Front suspension rear axle mountings...

Page 224: ...air absorptive filter R Door hinges stops and locks R Airbag system SRS warning lamps visual inspection R Safety belts operation and visual inspection of belt for tears and fraying R Wipers R Washer s...

Page 225: ...cifications General 226 Engine 228 Fuel 228 Electrical system 230 Drive belts 231 Manual gearbox 231 Automatic transmission 232 Suspension 232 Steering 232 Brake system 233 Wheels and tires 233 Plates...

Page 226: ...d track applies to wheel sizes 6 x 15 6 5 x 16 Gross vehicle weight GVW Maximum train weight GVW max trailer weight Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear Permissible load in addition to drive...

Page 227: ...ear seat folded __________________ 61 2 in 1732 mm WARNING The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded Note that if some accessories e g towbar CD changer are fitted the available load capacit...

Page 228: ...__ 180 6 cu in 2 962 litres Idling speed 4 cylinder _______________________ 825 rpm 6 cylinder _______________________ 700 rpm Antifreeze ________________________ Saab approved antifreeze Coolant capa...

Page 229: ...e residues and the neutralization of combustion products we recommend the following oil grades API SH CD CF or SJ CD CF ACEA A2 B2 or A3 B3 These oils contain the additives required for the engine to...

Page 230: ...rpm 244 2 ft lb 330 Nm Compression ratio ________________ 9 3 1 3 0t Ecopower Rating EEC at 5000 rpm ___________ 200 hp 147 kW Maximum torque EEC at 2100 rpm ___ 229 4 ft lb 310 Nm Compression ratio...

Page 231: ...IB542 IB543 Type _____________________________ All synchromesh 5 speed with final drive and differen tial Oil _______________________________ Saab synthetic manual gearbox oil Oil capacity ___________...

Page 232: ...mission fluid __________________ Texaco Texamatic Dexron III mineral oil based Clutch type _______________________ Hydraulic plate clutches brake bands and one way couplings Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm...

Page 233: ...________________ 36 3 in2 234 cm2 Rear ___________________________ 15 5 in2 100 cm2 Wheel size ________________________ 6 5 x 16 or 7 x 17 9 5 2 3 Turbo Aero___________________ Use 6 5 x 16 or 7 x 17...

Page 234: ...16________205 55 R16 M S or 215 55 R16 Max speed is 30 mph 50 km h Consult your authorized Saab dealer of approved snow chains NOTE Wheels larger than 17 must not be fitted The wheel offset must not...

Page 235: ...rs 1 Modification identity plate 2 V I N number inside windshield 3 Certification label 4 Gearbox number 5 Engine number 6 Tire pressures and color codes body trim label 7 Chassis number plate 8 Chass...

Page 236: ...and passenger side airbags M 9 5 Griffin with driver s and passenger side airbags 6 Body version _____ 4 5 4 door 5 door 7 Gearbox __________ 5 Manual 5 speed 8 Automatic 4 speed 8 Engine variant ___...

Page 237: ...relative to the selected temperature Delayed start of fan after starting the car to reduce risk of fogging windshield Temperature at which the defroster mode is automatically selected Response time fo...

Page 238: ...ng I on page 73 and Pro gramming II on page 74 Saab 9 5 Audio System see page 93 Maximum starting volume when the radio is switched on Telephone volume if the car is equipped with a phone connected to...

Page 239: ...VATED After five seconds the SID will indicate how much heat is available 0 100 To switch off the heater 1 Press the OFF button on the ACC panel The heater will also be switched off if the ignition is...

Page 240: ...240 Specifications...

Page 241: ...ake and clutch fluid ____________ 175 Brake fluid reservoir _____________ 175 Brakes technical data ____________ 233 Bulbs changing _________________ 182 Bulbs table of __________________ 191 C CD cha...

Page 242: ...ransmission __ 173 Folding the rear seat 9 5 Sedan ____ 116 Folding the rear seat 9 5 Wagon ___ 119 Follow me home function __________ 61 Frequently asked questions on airbag 26 Front fog lights _____...

Page 243: ...09 Rearview mirrors ________________ 108 Reclamation ___________________ 213 Refuelling _____________________ 134 Relay panel ____________________ 195 Remote control __________________ 32 Remote contr...

Page 244: ...______________ 152 Towbar load ____________________ 153 Towing the car __________________ 158 Towing automatics ______________ 158 Traction _______________________ 147 Trailer weights _______________...

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