Saab 2006 9-5 Owner'S Manual Download

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Owner’s Manual

Saab 9-5, Model Year 2006

Safety

Security

Instruments and controls

Saab 9-5 Audio System

Interior equipment and trunk 113

Starting and driving 141

Car care and technical information 191

Customer Assistance and Information 253

Specifications 259

Index 273

Saab Automobile AB 2005

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

95usM06.book Page 1 Thursday, November 17, 2005 8:59 AM

Summary of Contents for 2006 9-5

Page 1: ... 90 Interior equipment and trunk 113 Starting and driving 141 Car care and technical information 191 Customer Assistance and Information 253 Specifications 259 Index 273 1 Saab Automobile AB 2005 Service Readiness Saab Automobile AB Trollhättan Sweden Printed in Sweden 95usM06 book Page 1 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 2: ...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 we retain the right to incorpo rate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice 1 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine varia...

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

Page 8: ... wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose 7 Lower vehicle Tighten wheel bolts in a criss cross sequence WARNING EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS Children can be killed or seriously injured by the air bag The back seat is the safest place for children Never put a rear facing child seat in the front Always use seat belts and child restraints Contact a Saab dealerif a xenon headlight requires ...

Page 9: ...osive gas Central locking 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 fog lights Ventilation fan Rear fog light Coolant temperature Radiator fan Battery charging Fuel Foot brake Coolant level Engine oil pressure ABS brakes Examples of symbols that...

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Page 11: ...ts __________ 12 Child safety __________ 22 Airbag_______________ 29 IB3835 Safety 1Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories 95usM06 book Page 11 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 12: ...ible signal sounds for 6 seconds or until the driver fastens his belt WARNING Buckle up and adjust your safety belt before driving off so that you can pay full attention to the traffic Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants Child safety see page 22 Check that the locking tongue is prop erly locked in the belt lock In the event of a crash the rear seat passengers not wearing a ...

Page 13: ...sharply 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 age of 10 Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by the car s standardthree pointbelts Make surethat the shoulder belt is not in contact with the neck or throat If it is a bo...

Page 14: ...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 242 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc Belt height adjustment The front safety belts and the outside belts in the rear 9 5 Sedan are equipped with automatic height adjustment After fastening the belt grasp it at chest ...

Page 15: ...ners 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 Saab dealer and replaced as neces sary Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself Visit an autho rized Saab dealer for any necessary repairs WARNING Make sure that the belt do...

Page 16: ...trap 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 To release the belt press the red button on the belt lock See page 242 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc IB IB415 Safety belt rear seat IB416 Securing an item on the rear seat 95usM06 b...

Page 17: ...micals 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 the entire assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious Belts should not be worn with straps twisted Each belt assembly must only be used by one o...

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 lower control down The same control can be used to adjust the height of the front and rear edges of the seat independently WARNING The seats are actuated by powerful motors Bear this in mind when adjust...

Page 19: ...bar support 1 1 1 1 Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjust ment of the lumbar support WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving so that the safety belt airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash and in particular a rear end collision IB3226 IB3227 IB1161 95usM06 book Page 19 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 20: ...ngs 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 save the new settings by pressing M and the appropriate preset button To facilitate reversing the passenger side door mirror can be tilted down automati cally e g to show the curb To do this select ...

Page 21: ...e in various positions Raising grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it straight up Lowering press the catch on theleft hand side ofthe attaching point and press down the head restraint Rear seat head restraints 9 5 Sedan The rear head restraints have three adjustment positions for passenger comfort They can also be folded down to increase the driver s rearward vision when the seat is un...

Page 22: ... stations take the keys from the car while filling the tank Never allow children to climb on top of or under cars Always look for children before back ing your car out of a garage or drive way To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning never let a car idle in an enclosed garage Supervise young children around buckets of water while washing your car Small children can drown in a short time in less than an ...

Page 23: ...chor on the center position This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehi cle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Only use the attach ments and straps provided with the child restraint If you have any questions regarding LATCH anchors please contact your Saab dealer WARNING If a LATCH t...

Page 24: ...int 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 95usM06 book Page 24 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 25: ...her anchor The child restraint instructions will show you how 6 Reposition 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 anchors are located where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion Above each lower anchor there is a label indi...

Page 26: ...located on top 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 Raise the vehicle head restraint to its highest position see page 21 for detailed instructions 6 If you are using a single tether route the tether under the vehicle head restraint and atta...

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 Tighten the safety belt You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 5 While holding the safety belt tight acti vate the locking function of t...

Page 28: ...NING A special accessory is available for lock ing the center armrest so that a child seat can be installed in the middle seat See your Saab dealer for details When a rear facing child seat is fitted in the center position of the rear seat in the Saab 9 5 Sedan the center armrest must be secured in place with this strap If this is not done the center armrest could swing down in the event of a fron...

Page 29: ...ts 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 only the seatbelt pre tensioners to be activated and for the air bags to remain uninflated These airbags are triggered only by moder ate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes They will not be a...

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 an authorized Saab dealer Fumes are generated by the chemical reaction that inflates the airbag Because the dust fumes can in cer tain cases cause irritation to the skin the following measures should ...

Page 31: ...sensors 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 deceleration and send a signal via the cen tral sensor to the gas generator that inflates the airbag The inflating airbag cushions the driver Airbag now fully inflated The airbag starts to deflate 95usM06 b...

Page 32: ...The BACKSEATis theSAFESTplace for children NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the air bag ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS Never allow a child to stand in front of the seat or to sit on the lap of a front seatpassenger Seriousinjuryor death could result if the airbag is inflated in a crash The glove compartment must be closed while travelli...

Page 33: ...t Saab recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accom modate a rear facing child restraint A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to...

Page 34: ...n page 28 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this...

Page 35: ... seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehi cle on page 41 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates WARNING If the airbag readiness light in the instru ment panel cluster ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system If ...

Page 36: ...d 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 doors that could affect the moisture barrier in the door or the airbag sensors It is essential that the moisture barrier thick plastic film in the front door is not damaged in any way Improvement of ...

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 away ifthe airbag readinesslight stays on after you start your vehicle IB1182 Side airbag inflated IB1707 Side airbag components 1 Side airbag 2 Sensor 3 Moisture barrier 4 Text on seat 95usM06 book Page 37 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 38: ...tes 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 possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash...

Page 39: ...r 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 battery lead and cover the con ductor Airbags and belt pretensioners must be deployed under controlled condi tions before the car is scrapped or any of the system s components are removed Airbags or belt...

Page 40: ... are available through your Saab dealer Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force to be fast enough to protect an adult in the seat When do the front airbags inflate The airbag will only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash depending on such factors as the force and angle of the impact the speed of the car on impact a...

Page 41: ...le 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 or side sheet metal or height they may keep the airbag system from working properly Also the airbag system may not work prop erly if you relocate any of the airbag sen sors If you have any questions ...

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Page 43: ...cking _______ 44 Car alarm ____________ 50 IB4116 Security 1Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories 95usM06 book Page 43 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

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 be necessary to replace costly electronic components as well as the keys This loss and replacement cost is not cov ered by the new car warranty If an additional key is to be added all of the original ...

Page 45: ...ghts 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 using the remote control The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door If the car is left with the doors open the inte rior lighting and the courtesy lights in the doors will be...

Page 46: ...e key counterclockwise twice all doors but not tailgate unlocked Switch in driver s door and switch in center console enabled WARNING The remote controlalso works from inside the car Therefore hold the key in such a way that the buttons are not unintention ally pressed when the key is turned or inserted or removed from the ignition switch Otherwise the doors may be unintention ally locked or the t...

Page 47: ...ened 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 from the outside or moving at a speed greater than 2 7 mph 4 km h WARNING If small children ride in the rear seats the safety locks on rear doors should be acti vated to prevent unintentional opening f...

Page 48: ...se 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 the car is locked from outside or moving at a speed greater than 2 7 mph 4 km h Unlocking The tailgate is unlocked using The button on the key The tailgate switch on the inside of the driver s door i...

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 CLEAR button on the SID to acknowledge this message You must then replace the battery without delay to avoid malfunctions The life of the battery is nor mally 4 years Contact a Saab dealer to have the battery replaced...

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 other second If a door or the trunk lid tailgate or hood has been left open when the car is locked the LED on the fascia will flash three times per second for ten seconds to indicate this WARNING Leavin...

Page 51: ...it 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 period and will start to flash once every other second after the 10 second period has elapsed Electronic starting interlock immobilizer When the key is inserted in the ignition a signal is sent to t...

Page 52: ...ion 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 LOCK switch on the center console for 2 seconds These actions will trigger the alarm hazard warning lights and horn To deactivate panic function Push one of the buttons on the key push the LOCK switch...

Page 53: ...tions range can vary greatly depending on the position of the car and its surroundings If the key is not working it may be because the code signal has not been synchronized with that in the control module for the car alarm To rectify this press the unlock button on the key at least four times in quick succession When it is recog nized the door locks will cycle If a key is lost the new one will hav...

Page 54: ...r 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 carcheckedby aworkshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer Key not accepted Contact service Fault in key transmitter or in igni tion switch receiver Turn ignition switch to ON and ...

Page 55: ...ired oper ation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Opera tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference including interference that may cause undesired opera tion of ...

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Page 57: ...play SID _______________ 68 Switches ____________ 73 Automatic climate control ACC ______________ 79 IB3844 Instruments and controls 1Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories 95usM06 book Page 57 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 58: ...mp home mode you are advised to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious fur ther damage to your car and create unsafe driving conditions The driver should be prepared to take action if such unsafe conditions arise e g brake smoothly engage neutral stop in a suita ble place switch off the engi...

Page 59: ... This light will come on if there is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir see pages 199 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 60 NOTICE The car should be checked immediately at a workshop to prevent more serious faults from arising We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer Warning oil...

Page 60: ...wo 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 light indicates that the headlights or the parking lights are on Parking brake warning light WARNING Always apply the parking brake when parking see page 167 Always apply the parking brake before removi...

Page 61: ...eed 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 To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle Indicator fuel NOTICE If the car runs out of fuel ai...

Page 62: ...utomatically 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 detected in the transmission Switch the ignition off and on again to check if the fault persists Even if the fault persists it is still possible in most cases to drive the car see page 156 Have the automatic ...

Page 63: ...fety but must not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to drive at or maintain a higher rate of speed The same precautions for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must still be applied see page 165 The indicator light goes on when the Elec tronic Stability Program is switched off with the ESP button IMPORTANT the system is automatically engaged every time the engine is started see...

Page 64: ...n the fuel system prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6 000 rpm Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance traveled in miles on U S vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilome tres and the trip meter in miles and tenths kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles Reset button The reset button has two functions deter mined by ...

Page 65: ...al 10 liters a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on see page 61 Use the Saab Information display SID to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel see page 68 Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper ature of the coolant The needle should be in the middle of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature If the needle ...

Page 66: ... first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power because the monitoring system is limiting boost pressure you should contact a workshop immediately We recommend that you contact an authorised Saab work shop NOTICE If the needle despite the above action enters the red zone stop...

Page 67: ...ield indicat ing a drop in engine output and conse quently a reduction in vehicle speed Selector lever indication 1 1 1 1 The display below the speedometer indi cates the position of the selector lever If manual mode is selected the current gear is displayed When the sport function is selected SPORT is displayed IB4158 95usM06 book Page 67 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 68: ... 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 the following function Temp Outside temperature D T E Estimated range distance to empty fuel tank Fuel Ø Average fuel consumption since function last reset Dist Distance to destination Trip meter Speed...

Page 69: ...tdown has reached 0 km the Dist function will act as a trip meter beginning at 100 km Alarm 1 Select Alarm with the i SET button 2 Hold i SET depressed until a chime sounds Briefly press the i SET button if you do not wish to change the alarm time If you wish to change the alarm time press or End with a brief press on the i SET button ON appears to the right of the alarm time to indicate that the ...

Page 70: ...s once you start driving Average fuel consumption Fuel Ø The average fuel consumption is calculated using the values for fuel consumed and dis tance driven since last reset This value is stored in the car s trip computer even when the engine is switched off To reset the value hold CLR depressed until a chime sounds The text Cleared is displayed Resetting values To reset the value hold CLR depresse...

Page 71: ...s may be displayed 1 This message will be displayed approximately 600 miles 1 000 km before the next scheduled service is due or when 365 days have elapsed since 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 first briefly pressing the CLR button then depressing it a second time for at le...

Page 72: ...d 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 nor mal the temperature gauge will be illumi nated In cars with automatic transmission if the selector lever is moved from D to position M or L the selector indication on the main instrument panel will be illuminated To...

Page 73: ...switch must be in parking light or headlight position low beam posi tion only to operate the fog lights see page 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 the LOCK posi tion High low beam To switch between high and low beam pull the control stalk ...

Page 74: ...djusted by your authorized Saab dealer Rear fog light Press the button to switch on the rear fog light which will only come on if the head lights are on The rear fog light will go off automatically when the engine is switched off When the fog light is next needed it will have to be switched on manually again The rear fog light consists of one light so it is not be mistaken for brake lights Make su...

Page 75: ...change indicators move the stalk up or down The stalk has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn and the indicators are can celled automatically stalk returns to off position The stalk also has an intermediate spring loaded position that is useful for sig nalling when changing lanes or passing The respective indicator lights on the instru ment panel flash at the same frequency as the ...

Page 76: ...on for some time the flasher frequency will be reduced to save the battery Hazard warning lights should only be used if the car constitutes a hazard to other road users Reversing lights The reversing lights come on automatically when reverse gear is engaged or selected with the ignition switched on WARNING Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be left at the roadside on account of a cras...

Page 77: ... the high pres sure type which means that other parts of the car may become wet if you activate the washers while the car is stationary Rain 12314356748291 1 1 1 1 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 the windshield and continuous wiping depending on how much water ...

Page 78: ...able light and automatically selects the appropriate mode The sensor is more sensitive at night The function of the rain sensor is impaired by dry snow Rear window wiper 1 1 1 1 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 two additional switches ON OFF and The ON position provides intermittent ...

Page 79: ...ir is treated in three stages first it passes through a filter it is then dehu midified and cooled and finally if required heated The filter is a combined particle and char coal filter It is so efficient that levels of nox ious substances such as benzene and tolu ene are also reduced To reduce the likelihood of misting on the insides of the windows the glass should be cleaned with a quality window...

Page 80: ...the outer vents can be directed onto the door windows for enhanced demisting The flow of air through the panel vents can be controlled individually for each vent by means of the adjacent control The climate control system works best if the panel vents are open If you find the air cold or that it is drafty start by directing the air away from the body If the center vent is aimed up it will cool the...

Page 81: ...ystem the next 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 HI setting is obtained by turning the temperature control to the first position past 80 to the red LED The driver s side selec tion regulates air distribution and recircula tion status Temperature however can be adjusted on the passenger side Settin...

Page 82: ...o automatic 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 heating as soon as the rear window is clear of ice and misting to avoid imposing a heavy load on the battery longer than necessary Note however that heating will deactivate automatically after a...

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 presses Air is directed to the windscreen without the fan speed being increase or the rear window heating being switched on To revert to a previous setting press the AUTO button IB3862 Defroster and ...

Page 84: ...termined 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 been pressed If the outdoor temperature is above 77 F 25 C the system might select recirculation after 0 15 seconds if this is required in order to reach the desired temperature As the temperature in...

Page 85: ...on 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 forming on the rear window in cold damp weather Fuel con sumption may increase slightly Heating is selected manually Seat heating comes on if the system determines that heating is necessary based on t...

Page 86: ...front 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 will form Formation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditions It is only in the most extreme conditions that icing and misting of window glass are likely to be a problem e g in torrential rain or ...

Page 87: ...ts are equipped with two fans that extract the moist air from between the seat and the body The fans have two speeds 0 1 2 0 Heated rear seat cushion 1 1 1 1 Electrically heated seat cushions for the two outer seats in the back are available as an option The ON OFF control button for the cushion heating is located on the back of the centre console How long the cushions are heated for depends on th...

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Page 89: ...l functions _____ 105 Sound system ________ 107 Technical data________ 108 Antennas ____________ 109 Error codes __________ 112 Security lock _________ 112 IB3867 12Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories Saab 9 5 Audio System 95usM06 book Page 89 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 90: ...control 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 Saab dealer if the system begins to emit smoke or smells strange Audio system activation deactivation Volume adjust The tone control is used to adjust tone and speaker set tings change CD track o...

Page 91: ...g down and change track filegoing back in orderof 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 on a CD or MP3 disc Manual tuning and rapid play forward for a track file on a CD or MP3 disc Activate CD media or portable player arrow up arrow down change preset for radio stations change track...

Page 92: ...l 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 be adjusted by pressing the SEEK FWD or REV button Centring tone and speaker settings Hold the tone control depressed until a chime sounds to centre all tone and speaker settings Automatic tone settin...

Page 93: ...r FWD 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 Seek Up button on the steering wheel depressed until a chime sounds for a 5 second sam pling of each station accessible on the fre quency band 123445467778appears on the display Press one of the SEEK buttons or the Seek Up butto...

Page 94: ...ble In rare cased a radio station may broadcast incorrectinformation thatwill cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station The RDS system is always on When infor mation is broadcast from the FM station you are listening to the station name or call let ters will be displayed on the display RDS menu Rolling advertisements Some radio stations present rolling a...

Page 95: ...abels 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 immediately tune to the first XM45 sta tion associated with that category 3 Turn the tone control press the buttons below the right or left arrows displayed or press the right or left SEEK buttons to go to the next or pre...

Page 96: ...tton under the menu option 1 when a removed category is dis played or by pressing the pushbutton under the menu option 34 51 Decades Country Hits Christian Rock Urban Jazz Blues Dance Latin World Classical Kids News Sports Comedy Talk Variety Premium The XM Categories 95usM06 book Page 96 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 97: ...d disappear 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 is no longer assigned Tune to another station If this station was one of the presets choose another station for that preset button No Artist Info Artist Name Feature not available No artist inform...

Page 98: ...ses XM456receivers 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 channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM45 Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Unknown Radio ID not known should only be if hardware failure If this messa...

Page 99: ...ack 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 the last track of the disc is playing the first track will play If you press SEEK arrow left while the first track of the disc is playing the last track will play The same function applies to arrowup and...

Page 100: ...g appears on the display 3 8 35 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 pressing ON OFF to turn off the audio system or by selecting another audio source Removing CDs Removing a CD 1 Press EJECT to eject the disc A chime sounds and the following appears on the display 2 546...

Page 101: ...ng changing MP3 files see page 102 Selecting changing CD Press the pushbuttons under the menu option in the display to change CDs For selecting changing MP3 folder see page 103 Selecting changing CD Rapid playing tracks To rapid play the current track hold REV or FWD depressed Release the button to stop rapid play and return to normal playback For rapid playing an MP3 file see page 103 Random play...

Page 102: ...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 the ejected disc the player will reload the disc after 10 seconds for reasons of safety For removing one or more MP3 discs from the CD changer see page 100 Selecting changing MP3 file Turn the tone control or p...

Page 103: ... MP3 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 file in the first playlist The first MP3 file inthefirst MP3 folder will be played followed by all files in each folder When the last MP3 file in the last folder has been played playback starts from...

Page 104: ...able player AUX input 1 1 1 1 The AUX input is located at the bottom right of the audio system It can be used to con nect a portable unit such as an MP3 player to the audio system Adjust the sound settings using the control panel or the steering wheel controls To change tracks fast forward etc use the controls on the portable player AUX input at the bottom right of the audio system Connecting and ...

Page 105: ...n again to increase time or date one increment at a time You can also adjust time and date by press ing the SEEK FWD or REV button Setting time and date Time and date display 1 In the clock menu press the pushbutton under the arrow symbol in the display 2 Specify whether time should be dis played with the 12 hour or 24 hour system and in which order date is to be indicated by pressing the pushbutt...

Page 106: ...cally adjust volume based on an increase or decrease in vehicle speed Select one of four settings no compensation 4 low compensation medium compensation maximum compensation 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the pushbutton under the menu option 1 59 6 3 Press the pushbutton under the desired speed compensation Speed dependent volume compensation 95usM06 book Page 106 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 A...

Page 107: ...on is therefore excellent what ever the volume setting The 9 5 SportCombi has 8 speakers as there is only one subwoofer in the luggage compartment Prestige The Prestige system has 9 speakers three mounted in the instrument panel fascia the centre speaker further enhances the sound image one in each door and two subwoof ers in the parcel shaft The subwoofers enhance reproduction of the lowest bass ...

Page 108: ...syn thesizer tuner Number of presets FM AM XM45 1 __ 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 ____ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Frequency range FM 40 11000 Hz 1 dB Distortion FM _____ 0 5 CD player and CD changer 1 bit system and 8 x oversampling Frequency range ___ 20 20000 Hz 1 dB Distortion _____...

Page 109: ...n Ensure that 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 slightly later than the direct waves This can create interference to radio recep tion See also Diversity antenna Diversity antenna 1 1 1 1 To improve radio reception when the topog raphy is ...

Page 110: ...als 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 straightlines from the transmitter Because such waves do not follow the curvature of the Earth their strength becomes weaker the further they travel That is why a large number of trans mitters is needed to provide good reception AM waves on the ...

Page 111: ...ctrical 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 high tension power lines and lightning IB391 IB392 95usM06 book Page 111 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 112: ...ystem 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 workshop We recom mend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer Error code Possible cause Check CD CD is dirty scratched loaded wrong side up or defective The CD may be improperly burned WARNING The ...

Page 113: ...g _______ 124 Sun visors ___________ 125 Ashtrays 1 1 1 1___________ 126 Glove compartment ___ 127 Cup holders__________ 129 Trunk _______________ 130 IB394 Interior equipment and trunk 1Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories 95usM06 book Page 113 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 114: ...d position and then raise the lever The lever should lock with a click Make sure that the lever is fully locked before driving off Horn The horn is sounded by pressing the central part of the steering wheel Press closest to the steering wheel rim WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel unless the car is stationary IB3868 To adjust the steering wheel IB3869 95usM06 book Page 114 Thursday November 1...

Page 115: ...ft the back of the switch The actuating motor will be switched off automatically when the window is fully closed or when the switch is released WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when the side windows are being wound up Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car This prevents per sonal injury caused by the electric win dows for example due to children playing The person operating the...

Page 116: ... back lighting will also be switched off Rearview mirrors Door mirrors The door mirrorsmay have an auto dimming function 1 and the passenger side door mirror is of the wide angle aspheric type The door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked They can also be fully retracted for parking in tight spaces such as on the car deck of a ferry Remember to fold them out again before driving off NOTICE...

Page 117: ...hen revers ing e g for a better view of the curb 1 Select reverse 2 Press the tiny button adjacent to the doormirror switch to tilt the mirror The mirror will be reset automatically when reverse gear is deselected The mirror glass can also be adjusted man ually by gently pressing the glass in the desired direction The mirrors are heated and the heating comes on and goes off with the rear window he...

Page 118: ...m or damage When programming the garage opener you may be operating a garage door or gate operator Therefore it is advised to park outside of the garage Do not use the garage opener with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety standards This includes any garage door opener model manufac tured before April 1 1982 A garage door opener which...

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 light release both the mirror and hand held transmit ter buttons 6 Press and hold the just trained button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on con stantly programming is complet...

Page 120: ... 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 previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired button DO NOT release the button 2 Theindicator light willbegin to flashafter 20 seconds Without releasing the but ton proceed with Programming...

Page 121: ...less The mirrors return to their normal states when the strong light source diminishes The auto dimming function can be turned OFF with the switch on the lower edge of the rear view mirror NOTE Towing a trailer can cause the system to malfunction as the rear facing sensor may sense light from the trailer NOTICE Switch off the power supply to the garage door or gate or park the car beyond the range...

Page 122: ...nd 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 to choose Once the correct zone is selected release the button and wait 4 seconds The compass will now dis play the bearing Calibration Calibration is performed automatically during travel If an acc...

Page 123: ...n or 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 leading edge of the moonroof and the painted surface against which this seals when the moonroof is closed WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos ing the moonroof Always remove the ignition ke...

Page 124: ...omatically 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 position door activated the interior lighting will come on When the car is unlocked from the out side When any door is opened When the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition switch Lighting goes out...

Page 125: ...comes 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 The car is equipped with double sun visors One section of the visor can be indepen dently pivoted to the side window A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the sun visors The vanity mirrors are il...

Page 126: ...ither side and slide it closed Rear ashtrays Open the lid to use ashtray To remove the ashtray fully open the lid and lift the ashtray straight out To refit the ashtray make sure it engages the two square recesses in the door trim Cigarette lighters 1 1 1 1 The car is provided with cigarette lighters next to the front ashtray and in the rear end of the center console The cigarette lighter sockets ...

Page 127: ...ping drinks cool etc Slide the cover to open close the air inlet Additional storage facilities are provided see next page WARNING The glove compartment must be closed while travelling An open glove compart ment door could cause leg injuries in the event of a crash IB1286 Sliding cover in glove compartment to admit cold air 95usM06 book Page 127 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 128: ...trunk IB436 IB437 IB439 IB441 IB438 On the back of the front seats 1 Center armrest for rear seat 1 On leading edge of front seats 1 Console between front seats In the doors 95usM06 book Page 128 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 129: ...els WARNING The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china glass or hard plastic as these can cause injury in the event of a crash Use only for paper cups or aluminium cans Avoid spillage particularly of hot drinks Avoid putting oversized cups in the cup holder NOTICE Take care not to spill any liquid on the audio system ignition switch or the like when using the cup holders Soft dri...

Page 130: ...eat 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 objects on the rear window shelf There is always a danger of loose objects flying about and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash Before folding up the backrest hang...

Page 131: ... 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 260 Make sure that the seat cushions and backrests are properly secured when folding them back to their normal position Check that the button item 3 on page 130 is flush with the surround befor...

Page 132: ... 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 for securing the load are fitted inside the trunk Place the load as far in as possible WARNING Anchor the load securely e g using middle safety belt to avoid danger of injury resulting from displaceme...

Page 133: ...ich 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 forward by raising the opening handle on the right hand side 5 Fold the wide section of the backrest forward in the corresponding manner 6 Adjust the front seats for optimal driving passenger comfort NOTIC...

Page 134: ...straint is set at a suitable height for the seats to be occupied Never allow anyone to sit 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 about and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash Make sure that the backrest...

Page 135: ...he 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 passenger comfort NOTICE The safety belts for the outer seating positions should be put in their respective belt clips near the back rest to prevent them being pinched when the rear seat is raised to th...

Page 136: ... 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 down when driving with a heavy load because the anchoring possibili ties are restricted when the rear seat is in this position That the rear seat is in the upright position is a basic requirement for p...

Page 137: ...he 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 far forward and as far back as possible on the CargoTracks The side netting should be attached to the two tie down eyes which are included in the accessory kit and to two of the eyes mounted on the ri...

Page 138: ...ont 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 run ning under the rear edge of each front seat and attach the hook to the eye on the strap WARNING The cargo in the luggage compartment must be anchored properly even if the cargo net is correctly in position The only purpose of the net is to prevent l...

Page 139: ...ed weight 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 Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside NOTICE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as a an anchor point when securing items in ...

Page 140: ...140 Interior equipment and trunk This page has been left blank 95usM06 book Page 140 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 141: ...r _ 175 Towing a trailer 1 1 1 1 _____ 176 Driving with a roof rack load________________ 181 Driving at night _______ 183 Driving with a load ____ 183 Driving with a spare wheel fitted _________ 185 Driving with the trunk lid tailgate open______ 185 Driving in deep water __ 185 Towing the car________ 185 Jump starting ________ 188 Saab Parking Assistance 1 1 1 1 ________ 170 Parking brake ________...

Page 142: ... interior lighting all work OFF position Gear lever no longer locked Certain electrical circuits operational ON position All electrical circuits working Do not leave the key in the ON position when the engine is not running Turn the key to OFF to switch off the electrical circuits In the ON position certain warning and indicator lights come on as a check and they normally are extinguished after ab...

Page 143: ...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 ignition key WARNING When starting the engine Sit down in the driver s seat Depress the clutch pedal fully If the gear lever is not in the neutralposition the clutch pedal must be fully depressed or t...

Page 144: ... 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 the ignition key is turned to the start position make sure the clutch pedal is full depressed Misposi tioned floor mats or other obstructions under the clutch pedal may affect starting Let the engine ...

Page 145: ...mpressor If the limp home mode is in operation Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE light on see below and the outside temper ature is close to or below freezing you may need to use some throttle on starting some pressure on the accelerator If the diagnostic system has detected a fault in the engine management system the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE light on the main instrument panel will come on se...

Page 146: ...lower 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 is adjusted automatically to the knocking or pinging tendency of the engine Occasional short lived knocking when the engine is under a heavy load is per fectly normal the extent will depend on the gr...

Page 147: ...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 engine and get in touch with a workshop for advice We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer Never park the car on dry grass or other combustible material The catalytic con verter gets very hot an...

Page 148: ...p the filler pipe as room 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 NOTICE The engine control module ECM mon itoring the engine parameters also stores fault codes Under certain circumstances this may cause constant illumination of the Engine malfunction CH...

Page 149: ...he fuel a few times to dispel any condensation in the system The fuel door has a built in filler cap holder slot located on the fuel door Slide the white ring on the cap into the slot Notice If you need a new fuel cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly WARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the noz...

Page 150: ...ability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California speci fications If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels...

Page 151: ... use fuel containing methanol It can cor rode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be cov ered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcy clopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains...

Page 152: ...g this period Gear changing Manual transmission 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 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 can in...

Page 153: ...r must 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 keep your foot on the brake when selecting a drive position to prevent the car 98 creeping for ward or backward if reverse is selected The car must be at a standstill before P R or N is selecte...

Page 154: ...vide more power at the same throttle setting The transmission also 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 160 Adaptive gear change pattern Adaptive gear change pattern is a transmis sion function in the Normal and Sport modes which matches gear changing to currentdriving conditions The tr...

Page 155: ...detent is pressed in Shift Lock override Check fuse No 1 see page 221 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 the Shift Lock feature is activated you should contact a workshop We recommend that you con tact an authorized Saab dealer Ifthefuse is OK checkthebattery regarding the voltage 1 Apply the parking br...

Page 156: ...ll 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 check that the message has gone out When driving subsequent to the trans mission fluid overheating select a gear in which the engine speed is about 3 000 rpm Overheating of the automatic transmission fluid...

Page 157: ...ice life of the fluid Contact an authorized Saab dealer see also page 176 Towing Towing of cars with automatic transmission see page 185 Descending hills If the speed of the car increases while descending a steep hill despite the acceler ator being released the control module will change down a gear when you brake If you desire more powerful engine braking man ually select a lower gear WARNING Rem...

Page 158: ...risk of wheel spin When descending hills you should select a low gear to increase the braking effect of the engine and thus spare the brakes Manual gear selections are shown on the main instrument panel The selector posi tion and the current gear are displayed When the selector lever is in the M position as opposed to the D position engines are much more responsive to changes in accel erator posit...

Page 159: ...engine and transmission from becoming hotter than necessary select N for stops other than brief ones e g if stuck in a traf fic jam The normal drive position D is recommended for waiting at traffic lights D The Drive position D is the position for normal motoring Gear changes between 1st and 5th will take place automatically the timing of which is determined by the throttle accelerator posi tion a...

Page 160: ...r heating 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 oil temperature The adaptive gear change pattern function is deselected when The engine is switched off The load is reduced so much that the function is no longer required Automatic transmission 1 f...

Page 161: ...speed of the car using the SET button Press it once to increase the speed by 1 mph 1 6 km h or hold it in and release when the desired speed is reached Temporary increase in speed Press the accelerator to override the preset speed e g for overtaking When you release the accelerator the system will revert to the preset speed To cancel temporarily Move the control stalk to CANCEL spring loaded posit...

Page 162: ...ion 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 to use the braking effect of the engine If the car has automatic transmission move the selector lever to position D or L When driving fast you can help to prolong the life of the brakes by thinking ahead...

Page 163: ...l periodically to dry the brakes out The same applies after the car has been washed or when the weather is very humid Avoid parking the car with wet brakes Before parking and if the traffic condi tions allow brake quite heavily so that the brake discs and pads warm up and dry The brakes are power assisted and it should be kept in mind that the servo unit only provides the power assis tance when th...

Page 164: ...r mal Press the pedal down hard you cannot press too hard and steer the car to safety Donotrelease the brake pedalbefore the car has come to a halt or the danger has passed If the road is slippery the ABS system will operate even when only light pressure is applied to the pedal This means that you can brake gently to test the condition of the road and adapt your driving accordingly It is well wort...

Page 165: ...aking pressure The values provided by these sensors are used to calculate 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 ESP improves the driver s chances of retaining control over the car in critical situ ations To ensure that the system works as designed the dimensions of all four ti...

Page 166: ...the lamp is lit for about four sec onds while the system undergoes a self test Turning ESP off The system can be turned off manually with the ESP button whereupon the light on the main instrument panel will come on The ESP system cannot be switched off if the car is travelling faster than 35 mph 60 km h The ESP is always operative during brak ing even if it has been switched off manu ally NOTICE S...

Page 167: ...n instrument panel will be on To release the parking brake lift the lever slightly press the release button and release the lever by pushing down on it WARNING Always apply the parking brake when you park the car Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key Do not use the parking brake while driving IB360 95usM06 book Page 167 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 168: ...terial The catalytic con verter gets very hot and could start a fire Apply the parking brake Shift to Reverse for manual transmis sion automatic transmission move selectorlevertoP Park andremove the ignition key Lock the car NOTICE Empty the car yourself and bear in mind Never leave a mobile phone camera computer or similar object visible in your car Clothing packages and bags attract thieves Do n...

Page 169: ...lding Leave the park ing brake OFF Disconnect the negative battery lead If frost is likely to occur during the long term parking remove the battery and store it away from the frost Ideally the car should be put up on blocks with the wheels off the ground If this is not possible inflate the tires to about 43 psi 300 kPa Leave all the windows open a crack and cover the car with a fabric tarpaulin no...

Page 170: ...tivated automatically when reverse is engaged or selected When the sensors detect an object within the moni tored area the SID will display the text PARK ASSIST and pulses of sound will be heard The frequency of the pulses increases as the car comes closer to the object When the distance to the object is less than 12 in 30 cm a continuous tone will be heard WARNING Responsibility always lies with ...

Page 171: ... key is turned to ON Pressing a SID button briefly will not disen gage the system the display will simply show the previously selected function Ice snow and dirt can affect the sensitivity of the sensors In such cases a continuous tone will sound warning the driver that the system cannot measure the distance to an object You can turn the system off by press ing and holding the CLEAR button for 1 5...

Page 172: ...s 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 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 atoutside temp of 68 F 20 C increase of 20 17 7 mpg 16l 100 km ato...

Page 173: ... for a given road speed Always change up to a higher gear as soon as traffic conditions allow and use the highest gear as much as pos sible Check the air pressure in the tires once a month Incorrect pressures increase tire wear It is better to have slightly higher pressure than lower Check fuel consumption regularly Increased consumption can indicate that something is wrong and that the car needs ...

Page 174: ...ich could freeze and cause problems in the system Keep the tank well filled to reduce the risk of condensation forming If the car is parked outside in freezing weather fuel additives gasoline anti freeze will not do any good as it cannot remove water that has already fro zen Park the car in a warm place so that any ice that may have built up melts then add gasoline anti freeze when filling up the ...

Page 175: ...ge 268 Consult your Saab dealer for details of approved tire chains Driving in hot weather Always check the coolant level before starting a journey The level should be just below the MAX mark At the end of a journey if the engine has worked hard allow it to idle for two or three minutes before switching it off If the needle on the temperature gauge enters the red zone 1 Bring the car to a standsti...

Page 176: ... WARNING Exercise care when opening the hood if the engine is overheated Never remove the expansion tank cap com pletely when the engine is hot The cooling system is pressurized hot coolant and vapor can escape These can cause injury to your eyes and burns Open the cap slowly to release the pressure before removing it WARNING When towing a trailer do not attempt to negotiate a hill having a gradie...

Page 177: ... only to short periods Recommendations for driving in hilly terrain The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in warm weather i e approximately 86 F 30 C The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot weather i e approximately 104 F 40 C Gradient of hill Maximum trailerweight lbs kg Maximum dura tion minutes 6 7 3300 1500 unlimited ...

Page 178: ...ngine 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 Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop If this message appears stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the engine to idle until the message has gone out The selector lever should be in position P ...

Page 179: ...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 camper or trailer is properly secured and adjusted Make sure the camper or trailer s electri cal cable is properly connected and is not so long that it drags along the ground Also make sure the cable is n...

Page 180: ...5 to 7 of the trailer weight with a maximum permissible tongue weight of 110 165 lbs 50 75 kg Note that this load must be added to the total load for the car If this now exceeds the specified load capacity the load in the lug gage compartment will have to be reduced by a corresponding amount WARNING When you connect the trailer be sure to attach its safety chains to the holes as illustrated IB106 ...

Page 181: ...paintwork during assembly 2 Open all the doors Fold back the rubber strip and find the fixing holes 3 Start on the left hand side of the car Restthecarriercarefullyacross theroof with the rigid foot towards you Hold the foot clear of the roof to avoid damaging the paintwork Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins on the foot into the fixing holes Make sure that the rubber strip comes inside...

Page 182: ...em bers to see which is the front and which is the rear roof carrier 3 Place the cross members on the roof rails on their respective sides of the center supports The cross members must not be placed beyond the front or rear joint on the rail Ensure that the dis tance between the cross members is at least 28 inches 700 mm If a roof box is to be fitted the cross members must be positioned so that th...

Page 183: ...cy to induce tiredness Driving with a load The driving characteristics of the car are affected by the way it is loaded Place heavy loads as far forward and as low as possible in the trunk Secure the load to the tie downs see page 132 The load should be such that the car s total weight or axle weight are not exceeded see page 260 Heavy loads mean that the car s center of gravity is further back As ...

Page 184: ...ssure ofa hottire Ifthe tires are hot when you check them only increase the pressure if necessary Underinflated tires wear more quickly than slightly overinflated tires If a valve is leaking simply unscrew it and fit a new one Important Remember to adjust the tire pressures if you change the load in the car or intend to drive at substantially lower or higher speeds than normal WARNING Check the ti...

Page 185: ...d do not drive faster than 3 4 mph Water can otherwise be sucked into the engine The engine will be seriously damaged if water enters the intake system WARNING Remember that the brake servo does not operate when the engine is off Much greater pressure than normal will therefore be required to operate the brake pedal Nor does the steering servo operate when the engine is off The steering will there...

Page 186: ...ye WARNING Make sure that the towing eye at the front is screwed in tightly The towing eye is only designed for use when the car is being towed on the road It must not be used to pull the car out of a ditch for example Make sure that all bystanders keep a suitable distance in case the towing eye or tow rope should break The towing eye or tow rope could catapult off and cause serious injury NOTICE ...

Page 187: ...t 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 emer gency it is possible to start the engine using jump leads see the section Jump starting on page 188 Transporting the car NOTICE Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck NOTICE The car mu...

Page 188: ...ound the battery Therefore always avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of the bat tery The battery contains corrosive sulfuric acid Always wear a face mask or gog gles when working on the battery If battery acid gets into the eyes or splashes onto skin or clothing wash the affected area liberally with water If acid gets into the eyes or a large quantity makes contact with the skin seek med...

Page 189: ...dio on it could be badly damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty WARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan WARNING Using a match or flame of any kind near a battery can cause battery gas to explode You can suffer burns or be blinded Use a flashlight if you need mor...

Page 190: ...followed when charging the battery or jump starting the car If the charger 1 or starter unit 1 can be set to different voltages 6V 12V 18V 24V 12V must be selected Follow the manufacturer s instructions supplied with the charger or starter unit Nothing that is plugged into an electrical outlet should be connected to the car during charging or jump starting The charger or starter unit must under no...

Page 191: ..._____ 219 Tires ________________ 225 Compact spare tire ____ 237 Safety belts __________ 242 Upholstery and trim ___ 243 Textile carpeting ______ 243 Washing the car ______ 244 Waxing and polishing__ 245 Engine compartment __ 245 Touching up the paint _ 245 Air conditioning ACC _ 246 Anti corrosion treatment 248 For long trips_________ 249 Recovery and or recycling of automotive materials ________...

Page 192: ...atch 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 Check that the hood is now closed securely WARNING Never holdyourfingersbetween the hood and safety catch if lowering but not clos ing the hood IB3890 IB3889 Hood release handle Hood secondary safety ca...

Page 193: ...Engine compartment 1 Engine oil dipstick filler cap 2 Reservoir brake clutch fluid 3 Fuse box 4 Expansion tank coolant 5 Washer fluid filler cap 6 Battery 7 Turbo unit 8 Ignition discharge module 9 Reservoir power steering fluid 95usM06 book Page 193 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 194: ...OBD 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 meeting the exhaust emission regulations and thereby helping to keep the environment clean a correctly tuned engine will also give maximum fuel economy WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents ...

Page 195: ...g Vapor 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 sub sequently started the evaporative emission canister is gradually purged as air is sucked into it through a shut off valve The hydro carbon air mixture passes through the evap canister pur...

Page 196: ...This 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 checking the level The oil level must not be allowed to drop below the MIN mark on the dipstick nor should oil be filledbeyond the MAX mark as this can lead to excessive oil consumption The distance betw...

Page 197: ...filter may be required more frequently see page 254 WARNING Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skin to engine oil can cause seri ous skin disorders Avoid prolonged skin contact whenever possible Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water Keep oil out of reach of children Do not touch the tu...

Page 198: ... up as necessary with equal parts of clean water and Saab approved coolant If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added run the engine to normal temper ature and top up again as necessary WARNING Proceed with caution if the radiator is boiling when you open the hood Never remove the expansion tank filler cap when the radiator is boiling The cooling system is pressurized hot coolant and vap...

Page 199: ... 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 fluid reser voir is transparent to facilitate checking of the fluid level The level should be between the MAX and MIN marks Top up as necessary with DOT 4 fluid Do not use DOT 5 brake fluid NOTICE A...

Page 200: ...mend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer It is not possible todetect through abnormal pedal or parking brake lever travel whether brake pads are worn and need replacing It is therefore essential that brake pads be checked regularly as specified in the ser vice program Brake pad wear indicators The outboard brake pads on the front wheels incorporate pad wear indicators When the lining is dow...

Page 201: ...e 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 the power steering fluid to above the MAX mark Too much fluid can result in leakage Power steering fluid on hot engine components constitutes a fire risk WARNING For Service and Repair parts equiva ...

Page 202: ...or up to 40 days and still have a sufficient charge for starting If extra equipment is fit ted such as a car phone the charge may only be sufficient for about 15 days WARNING Work on the battery may entail an explosion hazard since the battery gives off hydrogen which forms an explosive mixture with the oxygen in the air For this reason always avoid sparks or open flames when working near the batt...

Page 203: ...d the inlet manifold on the engine always disconnect the negative battery lead first and reconnect it last NOTICE If boost charging never use anything but a 12 volt charger see page 190 Never reverse the polarity of the bat tery by connecting the leads to the wrong terminals The red positive lead connects to the positive termi nal and the black negative lead to the negative terminal Seriousdamage ...

Page 204: ...cal 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 engine before inspecting drive belt The radiator fan is electric and can start even when the engine is switched off NOTICE Serious damage can be done to the car s electrical system if an alternator lead is disconnected...

Page 205: ...es leave a wax coating on the windshield If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory fit new blades Changing the windshield wiper blades Lift the wiper arm off the windshield 1 Depress the catch 2 Pull the complete blade assembly down to free it from the wiper arm and then lift it off the arm Washer jets The washer jets can be adjusted and if necessary unclogged by means of a pin IB506 2 1 Cleani...

Page 206: ...art 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 surfaces Washer fluid concentrate contains flammable ingredients such as alcohol IB1784 Washer fluid filler cap IB1783 The headlights have high pressure washers 1 95usM06 book Page 206 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 207: ... 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 1 1 1 1 are high voltage and must therefore be changed at a workshop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab workshop Work involving high voltage components is potentially lethal NOTICE Since the headlight ...

Page 208: ...ove 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 the new bulb in the connector without touching the lens with fingers 5 Align and fit the bulb in its guide in the reflector by moving it up and down slightly while pushing it forward 6 Fit the cover...

Page 209: ... To remove the spring clip push it in and then move it to the right 4 Remove the bulb 5 Without touching the glass with your fingers insert the new bulb 6 Line up the bulb with the guide in the reflector and secure it with the spring clip 7 Plug in the connector 8 Fit the cover Low beam bulb 1 1 1 1 On certain variants the low beam bulb is fitted in the same way as the high beam bulb without sprin...

Page 210: ...irection the bulb holder grip is held Front fog lights 1 1 1 1 1 From under the front bumper grip the bulb holder and twist counterclockwise 2 Unplug the connector 3 Change the bulb Refit in the reverse order Front direction indicator Direction indicator bulb replacement should be carried out by a workshop We recommend that you contact an author ized Saab dealer WARNING Never crawl under a car tha...

Page 211: ...fitting 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 taillights 3 Reversing lights 4 Rear fog light 5 High mounted brake light Rear light clusters 9 5 Sedan 1 Direction indicators 2 Stop lights and taillights 3 Reversing lights 4 Rear fog light 5 High ...

Page 212: ...ter 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 bulb and twist it counterclockwise 3 Change the bulb 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 a...

Page 213: ... 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 engage their respective slot Rear lights clusters 9 5 SportCombi 1 Open the tailgate 2 Remove the two screws securing the light cluster to the body 3 2 2 3 1 IB519 High mounted stop lights 1 Panel 2 Re...

Page 214: ... 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 that the new bulb works Reassembly 1 Align the fastener with the hole in the body 2 Press the lamp unit home into the body until you hear a click 3 Fit the screws IB3912 IB3913 95usM06 book Page 214 T...

Page 215: ...e 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 recess in the tailgate 2 Then push the hinges into the recess and close the cover 3 Turn the lock a quarter turn IB3914 IB3915 95usM06 book Page 215 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 216: ...ide 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 Courtesy lights front doors and floor and luggage compartment lighting 1 Insert a screwdriver carefully into the slot in the end of the lamp fitting Ease the fitting off to gain access to the bulb 2 Bend...

Page 217: ...new bulb Glove compartment illumination 1 Insert a small screwdriver in the slot in the end of the lamp fitting and ease it out to gain access to the bulb 2 Bend out one of the contacts and remove the bulb 3 Fit the new bulb On refitting insert the connector end of the lamp fitting first Other bulbs If any other bulbs need changing you are advised to take the car to a workshop We recommend that yo...

Page 218: ...irec 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 overhead panel 8 T4W 4 Reading light rear 9 WY5W W5W 5 Side indicators yellow high mounted stop light 9 5 Sedan parking lights 10 W2W 1 2 Switches NOTICE Only fit lamps of the specified rating La...

Page 219: ...ways 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 Never replace a fuse with one having a higher lower rating than specified see page 221 The color of the fuse indicates its amperage If the same fuse blows repeatedly have the electrical system checked...

Page 220: ...fans TWICE controls among other things Central locking Car alarm Anti theft system Engine immobilizer Autochecking of lights Electric heating of rear seat Safety belt reminder Electrically adjustable passenger seat The DICE and TWICE control modules are linked to a data bus which is basically an information carrier thatallowsinformationto be exchanged between all the control mod ules and component...

Page 221: ...emote control receiver 11 30 Electrically adjusted passenger seat 1 12 7 5 Automatic transmission 1 13 20 Audio System amplifier 14 30 Ignition system engine 15 20 Fuel pump 16 20 DICE direction indicators 16B OnStar 1 17 20 Engine management system main instrument DICE TWICE 18 40 Door mirror heating rear window heating 19 10 OnStar 1 Telematics 1 20 15 ACC interior lighting rear fog light high b...

Page 222: ... Cruise control 1 water valve fog lights front 1 rain sensor 1 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 left 37 30 Windshield wipers 38 30 Electric heating front seats 1 39 20 Limp home solenoid Function A B Electric heating of rear seat C1 C2 D E Main relay engine management system F G Fuel pump H Ign...

Page 223: ...0 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 13 12 7 6 5 1 15 16 8 11 10 9 17 8 5 17 14 11 7 4 16 13 6 9 10 3 15 12 95usM06 book Page 223 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 224: ...r 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 Radiator fan high speed 10 A C compressor 11 Radiator fan high speed right fan 12 Horn 13 Extra lights accessory 14 High beam headlight 15 Low beam headlight 16 17 Windshield wipers 95usM06 book Page 224 Th...

Page 225: ...ressures apply to cold tires i e tires that are the same temperature as the outside air temperature Tire pressure increases as the tires become warm e g during highway driving by approximately 0 3 bar 4 psi When the temperature of the tires changes by 50 F 10 C the tire pres sure will change 0 1 bar 2 psi Neverreduce thepressure ofa hottire Ifthe tires are hot when you check them only increase the...

Page 226: ...on t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tight ened See page 241 WARNING Driving at high speeds 100 mph 160 km h or higher puts an additional strain on tires Sustained high speed driving causes excessive heat b...

Page 227: ...y 1 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 showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage ...

Page 228: ...r standing upright NOTICE Always consult your Saab dealer before changing the wheels and tires on your Saab Wide wheels and tires with sidewalls that are too low can be damaged in potholes etc cause springs shock absorbers and wheel bearings and body mountings can be overloaded cause the wheels to come into contact with chassis and body components can affect the function of the Elec tronic Stabili...

Page 229: ... and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service prac tices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades repre sent the tire s ability to stop on wet pave ment as measured under controlled condi tions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete ...

Page 230: ...e sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle Make sure tires with Tire Pressure Monitors are fitted as replacement tires on cars with this system Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cool ing speedometer or odometer calibra tion headlamp aim bumper height vehi cle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chass...

Page 231: ...ll 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 ator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a ...

Page 232: ...y 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 wear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 229 Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Max imum load that can be carried and the max imum pressure...

Page 233: ...ng The maximum speed that a tire is certified to carry a load Speed ratings range from A to Z Tire markings An example of the meaning of the different markings in a tire size is given below for a tire size of 215 55 R16 93 V 215 Tire section width mm 55 Aspect ratio i e the section height is 55 of the section width R Radial ply 16 Wheel rim diameter 16 in at bead seats 93 Tire load code V Speed ma...

Page 234: ... the tread Cold Inflation Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa before a tire have built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 225 Curb weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant without passengers and cargo DOT Marking...

Page 235: ...degrees to the cen terline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip pro vided Tre...

Page 236: ...d on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calcu lated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be trans ferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehi cle Winter tires Winter snow tires are recommended for winter climate...

Page 237: ...s 3 500 km Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h with the compact spare fitted The compact spare 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 The spare tire together with the jack front towrope attachment eye and toolkit is stowed away underneath the luggage com part...

Page 238: ...ortant 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 tire at a time Avoid driving against a curb Do not use snow chains Do not fit the wheel cover this would con ceal the warning text WARNING Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h as the tire can overheat and adversely affect the handling of the car Tire pres...

Page 239: ...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 that is supported only by a jack Raising your vehicle too high or with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle dama...

Page 240: ...ly the parking brake 2 Wind the jack up to a suitable height before placing it under the recess in the sill Make sure that the jack fully engages the recess in the sill and that the base of the jack is steady and flat on the ground 3 Remove the wheel cover where appli cable Loosen the wheel bolts by half a turn 4 Wind the jack to raise the wheel clear of the ground Remove the wheel bolts and lift ...

Page 241: ...ft lbs 110 Nm Steel wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm NOTICE When refitting wheel covers where applicable make sure that the valve protrudes through the marked hole in the wheel cover Do not overtighten the bolts using an impact wrench not only can this damage the wheels but it can also make it impossible to undo the bolts using the wheel wrench in the car s toolkit Clean any rust or dirt from the contact s...

Page 242: ...ety belts must not come into contact with substances such as polishes oils or other chemicals If the straps are dirty wash them with warm water and a detergent or have them replaced WARNING If the car is involved in a crash the safety belts belt pretensioners and other com ponents must be inspected by a work shop We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer Never make any alterations or...

Page 243: ...y is to maintain its elegant appear ance and to provide it with a protective film Discoloration caused by dust and wear mainly affects the lighter shades although this is not detrimental to the leather indeed 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 reconditio...

Page 244: ...ar by hand if the car is usu ally washed in an automatic car wash with out special facilities for underbody cleaning Never wash or leave the car to dry in the sun but wipe it dry with a chamois leather immediately after washing to avoid smears and streaks Clean the windowglassinside andoutusing a high quality window cleaner This is partic ularly important when the car is new as upholstery and trim...

Page 245: ...ge sustained in a crash is usually extensive and can only be properly restored by professionals However you can repair small scratches and stone chip damage yourself The nec essary tools and materials such as primer touch up paint and brushes are available from your Saab dealer In the case of minor flaws in the paintwork where the metal has not been exposed and an undamaged layer of paint remains ...

Page 246: ...CC 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 system components Escaping refrigerant gas can cause visual impairment or other injury NOTICE The A C system is designed for use with R134a refrigerant Refrigerant handling requires special equipment and ...

Page 247: ...ondenser 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 Maintenance The drive belt for the compressor should be inspected under the regular service program Clean dirt and insects away from the con denser and radiator to prevent clogging When washing th...

Page 248: ... 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 Industrial pollution fallout may also damage paint and promote rusting Preventive maintenance The following procedures are necessary to help protect against rusting Refer also to the terms and conditio...

Page 249: ...4 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 off the steel must be thor oughly cleaned and dried before a fresh coat is applied The cleaning is best done with a scraper and a steel wire brush followed by washing with solvent Apply the new coat...

Page 250: ...elieve your headlights need to be re aimed we recommend that you take it to your Saab dealer for service however it is possible for you to re aim your headlights as described in the following procedure To check the aim the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows The vehicle shall be placed so that the headlights are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall or other flat surface The aiming area...

Page 251: ...ming device 2 Locate the marker on the lens 3 Measure the distance fromtheground to the aim marker on each lens Subtract 2 inches if the vehicle is equipped with halogen lamps record this distance Subtract 3 inches if the vehicle is equipped with xenon lamps record this distance 4 At the wall or other flat surface measure from the ground to the recorded dis tance seepoint 4 and drawa horizontal li...

Page 252: ...l aiming screw until the horizontal cut off of the headlight is aligned with the horizontal line on the wall NOTICE Do not cover a headlight directly on the lens to improve beam cut off when aim ing Covering a headlight may cause excessive heat build up which may cause damage to the headlight IB1951 Vertical aiming device IB1952 Aiming marker on headlight lens IB1953 Horizontal line on wall or oth...

Page 253: ...ing Safety Defects to the Canadian government _________ 256 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders __________ 257 Customer Assistance and Information 1Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories 95usM06 book Page 253 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 254: ...age will illuminate on theSaab InstrumentDisplay SID whenthe car is due for regular maintenance Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every service point Use only a Saab approved long life oil filter and engine oils stated in the Specification section of this Owner s Manual The use of extra additives in the oil is not necessary and is not recom mended and ...

Page 255: ...ervice or repairs found to be necessary as a result of the inspections included in these times Additional labor and parts will be charged for such work when necessary except as covered under an applicable Saab warranty or any optional extended service contract Transmission fluid changes or suspension alignment when necessary are also addi tional Dealer charges for general shop material regulated h...

Page 256: ...n an investigation and if itfinds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Saab Cars USA Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 202 366 0123 in Wash ington D C area or write to NHTSA U S DepartmentofTrans...

Page 257: ... 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 record sounds such as conversation of vehicle occupants To read this information special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required Saab will not access information about a...

Page 258: ...258 Customer Assistance and Information This page has been left blank 95usM06 book Page 258 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 259: ...265 Manual gearbox_______ 266 Automatic transmission 266 Suspension __________ 267 Steering _____________ 267 Brake system_________ 267 Wheels and tires ______ 268 Plates and labels______ 270 IB3918 Specifications 1Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories 95usM06 book Page 259 Thursday November 17 2005 8 ...

Page 260: ...old 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 front or rear must not be exceeded Chassis number in engine bay Weight ready for driving i e with full fuel tank washer fluid reservoir standard tools and spare wheel ____________________ 3330 3710 ...

Page 261: ... not be exceeded Note that if some accessories e g towbar CD changer are fitted the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these When carrying a load in the luggage compartment make sure that it is tied down securely particularly when part or all of the rear seat is folded down Maximum towing speed trailer with brakes 60 mph 100 km h Trailer with brakes _________________ Maximum weigh...

Page 262: ..._____ Saab approved antifreeze Coolant capacity ___________________ 7 8 qts 7 4 litres Fuel tank capacity ____________ 18 5 gal 70 litres For optimum performance Saab recommends _________________ AON 93 If AON 90 is used some decrease in engine power can occur Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used although not lower than AON 87 However engine performance will fall slightly and heavy load...

Page 263: ...ne according to the recommended service intervals to optimize your engine s function through out its entire life Saab Automobile AB will not take responsibility for any damage that might occur due to neglecting to meet above mentioned requirements At your Saab dealers you can find Saab Genuine or Mobil engine oils Among those there are oils specially designed to meet your engines specific needs We...

Page 264: ...d you need to have the required service done as soon as possible After the service your service personnel will reset the service indicator It is important to reset the service indicator in order to optimize the time to the next service Oil capacity incl filter on changing ____ 4 1 qts 4 0 litres 2 3 Turbo Ecopower Rating EEC at 5000 rpm ____________ 260 hp 191 kW Maximum torque EEC at 1900 rpm____...

Page 265: ... 4 kW Alternator rating ____________________ 140 A 14 V Firing order _______________________ 1 3 4 2 Spark plugs 2 3 Turbo _______________________ NGK PFR 6H 10 Electrode gap ____________________ 0 0374 in 0 95 mm Engine variants Outside length Drive belt _________________________ 95 08 in 2415 mm Drive belt IB929 95usM06 book Page 265 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 266: ...gle dry plate clutch of diaphragm spring type Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm in 5th gear 27 29 43 47 Type _____________________________ Electronically con trolled 5 speed fully automatic with hydraulic torque converter plane tary gear set and integral final drive Lock up function in selectorpositions3 4 and 5 Selector lever positions ______________ P R N D M L Clutch type ________________________ Hydr...

Page 267: ...d ________________ Power steeringfluid CHF 11S or CHF 202 Footbrake ABS ____________________ Hydraulic dual circuit brake sys tem Diagonally split circuit with vac uum servo unit Disc brakes front and rear EBD see page 162 Parkingbrake _______________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid _________________________ DOT 4 Brake fluid capacity _________________ 0 951 qts 900 ml Disc diameter Front ...

Page 268: ...________________________ T115 70 R16 Pressure________________________ 60 psi 420 kPa Maximum life ____________________ 2 200 miles 3500 km Maximum speed _________________ 50 mph 80 km h NOTICE Snow chains Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels and may only be used with the following wheel tire combinations Wheels Tires 6 5 x 16 _______ 215 55 R16 Snow chains must not be fitted to 17 whe...

Page 269: ... XL RF 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 250 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 not exceed posted speed limits By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the surround ing air temperature The values for tire pressure in the table ab...

Page 270: ...dshield 2 V I N label and certification label 3 Gearbox number 4 Engine number 5 Canada Label for tire pressure and color codes trim and body USA color codes trim and body can be found on the V I N label on the B pillar 6 Chassis number stamped on body 7 Vehicle Emission Control Information IB4156 1 2 6 7 5 4 3 95usM06 book Page 270 Thursday November 17 2005 8 59 AM ...

Page 271: ...er side airbags 6 Body version _____ 4 5 4 door 5 door 7 Gearbox __________ 5 9 Manual 5 speed Automatic 5 speed 8 Engine variant _____ G 2 3Turbo 9 Check digit ________ 0 9 X 10 Model year ________ 6 2006 11 Factory ___________ 3 Trollhättan 12 Serial number ______ 000001 999999 position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 V I N Y S 3 E H 4 9 G 6 6 3 045842 1 2 3 4 5 6 identification codes for certain cha...

Page 272: ...i when it is closed YES or NO Automatic locking of all doors when the car is driven 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 1 Additional sweep of the wipers after wind shield washer function ON or OFF Courtesy Headlight Feature on time can vary from 20 to 50 seconds Night panel illumi...

Page 273: ...starting using jump leads ____ 188 Brake and clutch fluid ____________ 199 Brake fluid reservoir _____________ 199 Brakes technical data ____________ 267 Bulbs changing ________________ 207 Bulbs table of __________________ 218 Buying new tires ________________ 228 C CD changer ____________________ 100 CHECK messages _______________ 71 CHECKING _____________________ 71 Car alarm __________________...

Page 274: ...__________ 262 Engine temperature gauge ________ 65 Engine oil level checking _________ 196 Error codes Audio System ________ 112 Event Data Recorders EDR ______ 257 Expansion tank coolant __________ 198 F Filling a portable fuel container _____ 150 Flat spots tires _________________ 227 Fluid level automatic transmission __ 198 Folding the parcel shelf 9 5 SportCombi ________________ 134 Folding ...

Page 275: ...__ 254 Maintenance A C system _________ 246 Manual gearbox technical data ____ 266 Maxi fuses _____________________ 220 Milometer ______________________ 64 Moonroof ______________________ 123 Motoring abroad ________________ 249 Multipath propagation ____________ 109 N New tires buying _______________ 228 Night Panel _____________________ 72 O Oil capacity engine ______________ 262 Oil change engi...

Page 276: ...lt pretensioners __________ 15 Safety belt reminder ______________ 12 Seats __________________________ 18 Securing a load __________________ 47 Selecting a radio station ___________ 93 Selecting and changing tracks CD ___ 99 Selecting changing MP3 file _______ 103 Selector lever indication automatic transmission ___________________ 67 Sentronic manual mode __________ 158 Service costs ____________...

Page 277: ...__________ 99 Trailer weights __________________ 261 Treadwear indicators ____________ 227 Trionic ________________________ 194 Trip computer ___________________ 68 Trip meter ______________________ 64 Trunk _________________________ 130 Trunk lid opening ________________ 47 Tuning _________________________ 93 Turbo gauge ____________________ 66 Turbo points to note _____________ 146 U Under the h...

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