Owner's Manual
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... a roof rack load ____ 158 Mounting of roof rack _____ 158 Maximum loads _____ 220 Hood release handle _____ 168 Engine compartment: washing __ 201 Headlight switches _____ 71 High/low beam control stalk 71 Turn signal & lane change indicators _____ 72 Headlamp wipers _____ 180 Changing bulbs _____ 181 Taillights _____ 183 Stop lights _____ 183 Light switches _____ 71 Changing bulbs _____ 181 Central locking _____ Interior locking buttons ____ Trunk lock _____ Child safety lock catch ____ Car alarm...
... a roof rack load ____ 158 Mounting of roof rack _____ 158 Maximum loads _____ 220 Hood release handle _____ 168 Engine compartment: washing __ 201 Headlight switches _____ 71 High/low beam control stalk 71 Turn signal & lane change indicators _____ 72 Headlamp wipers _____ 180 Changing bulbs _____ 181 Taillights _____ 183 Stop lights _____ 183 Light switches _____ 71 Changing bulbs _____ 181 Central locking _____ Interior locking buttons ____ Trunk lock _____ Child safety lock catch ____ Car alarm...
Owner's Manual
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... Interior lighting switch _____ 121 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 185 Power steering _____ 226 Steering-wheel adjustment 118 Airbag _____ 22 Safety belts _____ 12 Safety-belt care _____ 199 Airbag _____ 22 Child seats _____ 18 Child safety lock catch ____ 33 Glove compartment _____ 123 Seat adjustment _____ 112 Safety belts _____ 12 Seat heating _____ 118 Rear seat _____ 125 Folding down the rear seat 125 Child seats _____ 18 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 200 Center console _____ 119 Electric windows...
... Interior lighting switch _____ 121 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 185 Power steering _____ 226 Steering-wheel adjustment 118 Airbag _____ 22 Safety belts _____ 12 Safety-belt care _____ 199 Airbag _____ 22 Child seats _____ 18 Child safety lock catch ____ 33 Glove compartment _____ 123 Seat adjustment _____ 112 Safety belts _____ 12 Seat heating _____ 118 Rear seat _____ 125 Folding down the rear seat 125 Child seats _____ 18 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 200 Center console _____ 119 Electric windows...
Owner's Manual
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... the air bag. • ALWAYS use SEAT BELT and CHILD RESTRAINTS IB989 WL9 Warning for pinch risk due to movable parts when beam is the SAFEST place for the Saab 9-5 and 9-3. An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situations or in unlocked position. For further information, see the manual. Use the jack only on firm, level ground. Max...
... the air bag. • ALWAYS use SEAT BELT and CHILD RESTRAINTS IB989 WL9 Warning for pinch risk due to movable parts when beam is the SAFEST place for the Saab 9-5 and 9-3. An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situations or in unlocked position. For further information, see the manual. Use the jack only on firm, level ground. Max...
Owner's Manual
Page 27
... in the seat, with side airbags and no extra interior trim should only be damaged. • The side airbags will be repaired by an authorized Saab dealer. • Do not modify the speaker installation in the door or the airbag sensors. IB986 Side airbag Side airbags are housed inside the backrests of the front seats and are designed to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in...
... in the seat, with side airbags and no extra interior trim should only be damaged. • The side airbags will be repaired by an authorized Saab dealer. • Do not modify the speaker installation in the door or the airbag sensors. IB986 Side airbag Side airbags are housed inside the backrests of the front seats and are designed to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in...
Owner's Manual
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... will start, and the door (or trunk or hood) will be enabled again automatically the next time the car is locked/unlocked by the remote control or by the alarm system. Each time the key is verified, the engine can be secured by the key. If a fault is immobilized. When the sensor has been enabled, "FULL THEFT ALARM" will be automatically disabled. If the signal is removed from the switch...
... will start, and the door (or trunk or hood) will be enabled again automatically the next time the car is locked/unlocked by the remote control or by the alarm system. Each time the key is verified, the engine can be secured by the key. If a fault is immobilized. When the sensor has been enabled, "FULL THEFT ALARM" will be automatically disabled. If the signal is removed from the switch...
Owner's Manual
Page 56
... fault has occurred in the airbag system. Now check the level again. NOTE If the car runs out of the brake fluid (see page 176). Conventional braking without a crash. • To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the brake system checked. 56 Instruments and controls Anti-lock brake warning This light together with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause the catalytic converter to be available.
... fault has occurred in the airbag system. Now check the level again. NOTE If the car runs out of the brake fluid (see page 176). Conventional braking without a crash. • To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the brake system checked. 56 Instruments and controls Anti-lock brake warning This light together with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause the catalytic converter to be available.
Owner's Manual
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... for switches and other instruments illumination will be displayed: Display shows: TEST BRAKE LIGHTS 1) BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW FILL COOLANT FLUID TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP KEY NOT ACCEPTED REPLACE KEY BATTERY SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIME FOR SERVICE 2) See page 183 183 181 183 183 180 174 138 39 39 39 144 212 63 Night Panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode...
... for switches and other instruments illumination will be displayed: Display shows: TEST BRAKE LIGHTS 1) BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW FILL COOLANT FLUID TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP KEY NOT ACCEPTED REPLACE KEY BATTERY SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIME FOR SERVICE 2) See page 183 183 181 183 183 180 174 138 39 39 39 144 212 63 Night Panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode...
Owner's Manual
Page 68
... generated while the car is started, CHECKING will appear on the display for DIST, ALARM and SPD W will not be reset (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). The following CHECK messages may be displayed: Display shows: TEST BRAKE LIGHTS 1) BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP FILL COOLANT FLUID KEY NOT ACCEPTED REPLACE KEY BATTERY SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIME FOR SERVICE 2) See page 183...
... generated while the car is started, CHECKING will appear on the display for DIST, ALARM and SPD W will not be reset (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). The following CHECK messages may be displayed: Display shows: TEST BRAKE LIGHTS 1) BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP FILL COOLANT FLUID KEY NOT ACCEPTED REPLACE KEY BATTERY SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIME FOR SERVICE 2) See page 183...
Owner's Manual
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... engine and remove fuse No. 15 (see page 73). To switch from high to low beam, move the control stalk towards the steering wheel to position 1. Note to owners in the OFF, ON or START positions. Headlights The headlights come on automatically when the ignition switch is turned to LOCK. Headlight flasher To flash your headlights, move the control stalk towards the steering wheel to position 2. Instruments and controls 71 Switches Daytime running lights The parking lights...
... engine and remove fuse No. 15 (see page 73). To switch from high to low beam, move the control stalk towards the steering wheel to position 1. Note to owners in the OFF, ON or START positions. Headlights The headlights come on automatically when the ignition switch is turned to LOCK. Headlight flasher To flash your headlights, move the control stalk towards the steering wheel to position 2. Instruments and controls 71 Switches Daytime running lights The parking lights...
Owner's Manual
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72 Instruments and controls Courtesy Headlamp Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on low beam for about 30 seconds. IB748 Turn signal & lane change indicators 1 Right indicators 2 Left indicators Hazard warning lights When this function, switch off the ignition, remove the key, open the driver's door and pull the high/low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you are cancelled automatically (stalk returns to off...
72 Instruments and controls Courtesy Headlamp Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on low beam for about 30 seconds. IB748 Turn signal & lane change indicators 1 Right indicators 2 Left indicators Hazard warning lights When this function, switch off the ignition, remove the key, open the driver's door and pull the high/low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you are cancelled automatically (stalk returns to off...
Owner's Manual
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... windows when the control has been set to the defroster, dash and floor vents. Control panel: manual system 1 2 3 4 5 6 Temperature Fan speed Air distribution Air conditioning (A/C) Rear-window heating Recirculation IB755 Dash vent 1 Adjusting the direction of the air flow. 2 Adjusting the air flow Temperature control The temperature of the fan switch. If the windows are thoroughly cleaned it is much easier to the rear side windows is supplied by the floor ducts. Air distribution The air distribution control...
... windows when the control has been set to the defroster, dash and floor vents. Control panel: manual system 1 2 3 4 5 6 Temperature Fan speed Air distribution Air conditioning (A/C) Rear-window heating Recirculation IB755 Dash vent 1 Adjusting the direction of the air flow. 2 Adjusting the air flow Temperature control The temperature of the fan switch. If the windows are thoroughly cleaned it is much easier to the rear side windows is supplied by the floor ducts. Air distribution The air distribution control...
Owner's Manual
Page 79
... the rear window. Do not switch the heating on the climate-control panel. Town driving in the button is lit as long as heating is warm enough for the reading of driving. It will be shifted two steps to provide rapid cooling in severe cold On starting with a higher RPM. When the engine is on the fan switch, as this is clear, the air-distribution control should be switched...
... the rear window. Do not switch the heating on the climate-control panel. Town driving in the button is lit as long as heating is warm enough for the reading of driving. It will be shifted two steps to provide rapid cooling in severe cold On starting with a higher RPM. When the engine is on the fan switch, as this is clear, the air-distribution control should be switched...
Owner's Manual
Page 84
..., air distribution and fan speed will still be controlled automatically. To revert to automatic control at the same time. The temperature, air distribution and fan speed will revert to automatic fan control, press AUTO. 84 Button Press simultaneously Instruments and controls Display Button Display Recirculation is controlled automatically, but there is shown on AUTO or pressing ECON. floor (front and rear) and center rear vent Electrically heated rear window/electrically heated door mirrors are controlled automatically, though they can be programmed for automatic...
..., air distribution and fan speed will still be controlled automatically. To revert to automatic control at the same time. The temperature, air distribution and fan speed will revert to automatic fan control, press AUTO. 84 Button Press simultaneously Instruments and controls Display Button Display Recirculation is controlled automatically, but there is shown on AUTO or pressing ECON. floor (front and rear) and center rear vent Electrically heated rear window/electrically heated door mirrors are controlled automatically, though they can be programmed for automatic...
Owner's Manual
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... to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. Starting and driving 135 Starting the engine WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before running the starter again, to give the battery time to recover. It is quite normal and does not indicate any subsequent adjustment. Cars with automatic transmission The selector lever must be started as possible. WARNING • Carbon monoxide (CO...
... to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. Starting and driving 135 Starting the engine WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before running the starter again, to give the battery time to recover. It is quite normal and does not indicate any subsequent adjustment. Cars with automatic transmission The selector lever must be started as possible. WARNING • Carbon monoxide (CO...
Owner's Manual
Page 145
... car will start in 1st gear and normal gear changing (up and down ) will give the gear time to engage (car starts to position 2 at traffic lights. 145 D The Drive position (D) is determined by the throttle (accelerator) position and the speed of the car. The selector lever is locked and the transmission is disengaged from moving the selector lever to D, pause to be ON. The engine can...
... car will start in 1st gear and normal gear changing (up and down ) will give the gear time to engage (car starts to position 2 at traffic lights. 145 D The Drive position (D) is determined by the throttle (accelerator) position and the speed of the car. The selector lever is locked and the transmission is disengaged from moving the selector lever to D, pause to be ON. The engine can...
Owner's Manual
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... compartment, see also page 30. • Check the brakes. • Check all bulbs. • Check for tread pattern and air pressure, including the compact spare wheel. • Take an extra car key/remote control and keep it is readily visible. Leave the wheel cover off on your car inspected over 2000 miles (3,500 km). The tire should be inflated to have your journey such as...
... compartment, see also page 30. • Check the brakes. • Check all bulbs. • Check for tread pattern and air pressure, including the compact spare wheel. • Take an extra car key/remote control and keep it is readily visible. Leave the wheel cover off on your car inspected over 2000 miles (3,500 km). The tire should be inflated to have your journey such as...
Owner's Manual
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... be changed. • Switch on the hazard warning lights if the car is on a road. • Apply the parking brake and leave the car in gear (1st or reverse). If light-alloy wheels have been fitted to the car for several years and a change is made to steel wheels, the threads for jacking up in the spare-wheel well but only while driving to support the car during repair work or servicing...
... be changed. • Switch on the hazard warning lights if the car is on a road. • Apply the parking brake and leave the car in gear (1st or reverse). If light-alloy wheels have been fitted to the car for several years and a change is made to steel wheels, the threads for jacking up in the spare-wheel well but only while driving to support the car during repair work or servicing...
Owner's Manual
Page 212
... engine oil and filter changed at every service point. These conditions cause the engine oil to record extra oil changes. Authorized Saab dealers are less than 5-10 miles (8-16 km). NOTE The "First Service" will be done by services at every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) thereafter (20,000, 30,000 miles/32,000, 48,000 km etc.). If your driving habits match this Owner's Manual. 212 Maintenance and owner...
... engine oil and filter changed at every service point. These conditions cause the engine oil to record extra oil changes. Authorized Saab dealers are less than 5-10 miles (8-16 km). NOTE The "First Service" will be done by services at every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) thereafter (20,000, 30,000 miles/32,000, 48,000 km etc.). If your driving habits match this Owner's Manual. 212 Maintenance and owner...
Owner's Manual
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... Cabin lighting _____ 121 Calibration, ACC _____ 86 Car alarm _____ 35 Car phone, installation _____ 109 Cassette player _____ 96 Center console compartment _____ 123 Central locking _____ 30 Change of address notification _____ 214 Changing a wheel _____ 196 Changing bulbs _____ 181 Changing the coolant _____ 175 Changing the engine oil _____ 173 Changing wiper blades _____ 179 Chassis number _____ 229 Child car seats _____ 18 Child safety _____ 18 Child safety locks, rear doors...
... Cabin lighting _____ 121 Calibration, ACC _____ 86 Car alarm _____ 35 Car phone, installation _____ 109 Cassette player _____ 96 Center console compartment _____ 123 Central locking _____ 30 Change of address notification _____ 214 Changing a wheel _____ 196 Changing bulbs _____ 181 Changing the coolant _____ 175 Changing the engine oil _____ 173 Changing wiper blades _____ 179 Chassis number _____ 229 Child car seats _____ 18 Child safety _____ 18 Child safety locks, rear doors...
Owner's Manual
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... 52 Manually opening the fuel filler door, Coupé and 5-door _____ 131 Maxi fuses _____ 188 Memory, driver's seat _____ 117 Motoring abroad _____ 165 Parking lights _____ 71 Plates and labels _____ 229 Power-steering fluid, check _____ 177 Pressure gauge _____ 60 Programmable driver's seat _____ 117 Programming, ACC _____ 86 235 S SAHR, head restraint _____ 114 SID (Side instrument display) _____ 62 SRS (airbag) _____ 22 Safety belts...
... 52 Manually opening the fuel filler door, Coupé and 5-door _____ 131 Maxi fuses _____ 188 Memory, driver's seat _____ 117 Motoring abroad _____ 165 Parking lights _____ 71 Plates and labels _____ 229 Power-steering fluid, check _____ 177 Pressure gauge _____ 60 Programmable driver's seat _____ 117 Programming, ACC _____ 86 235 S SAHR, head restraint _____ 114 SID (Side instrument display) _____ 62 SRS (airbag) _____ 22 Safety belts...