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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2000 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Maintenance and owner assistance Specifications Index 11 31 45 77 101 129 165 217 225 241 © Saab Automobile AB 1998 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2000 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Maintenance and owner assistance Specifications Index 11 31 45 77 101 129 165 217 225 241 © Saab Automobile AB 1998 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
Owner's Manual
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...3t Ecopower. • 2.3 Turbo Ecopower. • 3.0t Ecopower. The specifications, design particulars and illustrations included in the car for your Saab dealer will be carried out. 2 NOTE NOTE texts warn of the different variants. Although the manual describes the most important differences between model ...book also contains important warranty conditions. If you keep it does not include precise specifications of potential damage to help. The Saab 9-5 is available with the car is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorporate modifications and to meet special...
...3t Ecopower. • 2.3 Turbo Ecopower. • 3.0t Ecopower. The specifications, design particulars and illustrations included in the car for your Saab dealer will be carried out. 2 NOTE NOTE texts warn of the different variants. Although the manual describes the most important differences between model ...book also contains important warranty conditions. If you keep it does not include precise specifications of potential damage to help. The Saab 9-5 is available with the car is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorporate modifications and to meet special...
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... and warning lights _____ Speedometer _____ Odometer and trip meter _____ Fuel gauge _____ Engine temperature gauge _____ 46 53 52 53 53 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 54 Night panel _____ 59 Clock _____ 60 Traction Control (TCS) Switch 51, 147 Parking lights _____ 61 High/low beam...
... and warning lights _____ Speedometer _____ Odometer and trip meter _____ Fuel gauge _____ Engine temperature gauge _____ 46 53 52 53 53 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 54 Night panel _____ 59 Clock _____ 60 Traction Control (TCS) Switch 51, 147 Parking lights _____ 61 High/low beam...
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4 Exterior Sunroof _____ Washing the car _____ Waxing and polishing ____ Touching-up of paintwork _ Anticorrosion treatment ___ Service program_____ 111 209 209 211 211 221 Roof-rack load _____ Mounting holes for roof rack ____ Maximum loads _____ Rearview mirrors _____ 155 155 226 108 Hood _____ 166 Engine compartment: washing __ 210 Front lights _____ 61 Headlight switch _____ 61 High/low beam control stalk _____ 61 Direction indicators _____ 62 Headlamp wipers _____ 65 Changing bulbs _____ 182 Light switches _____ 61 Changing bulbs _____ 182 • Tail lights _____ 185 • Stop ...
4 Exterior Sunroof _____ Washing the car _____ Waxing and polishing ____ Touching-up of paintwork _ Anticorrosion treatment ___ Service program_____ 111 209 209 211 211 221 Roof-rack load _____ Mounting holes for roof rack ____ Maximum loads _____ Rearview mirrors _____ 155 155 226 108 Hood _____ 166 Engine compartment: washing __ 210 Front lights _____ 61 Headlight switch _____ 61 High/low beam control stalk _____ 61 Direction indicators _____ 62 Headlamp wipers _____ 65 Changing bulbs _____ 182 Light switches _____ 61 Changing bulbs _____ 182 • Tail lights _____ 185 • Stop ...
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5 Interior Steering-wheel adjustment 107 Airbag (SRS) _____ 23 Power steering _____ 176 Steering-wheel controls ____ 94 Interior lighting _____ 64 Sunroof _____ 111 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 189 Internal rearview mirror _____ 108 Door mirrors _____ 108 Sun visors_____ 112 Seat adjustment _____ 102 Seat heating _____ 106 Ventilated front seats _____ 105 Safety belts _____ 12 Child seats _____ 18 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 116 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon _____ 119 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 208 Side airbags (SRS) _____ 28 IB581 Safety belts _____ 12 ...
5 Interior Steering-wheel adjustment 107 Airbag (SRS) _____ 23 Power steering _____ 176 Steering-wheel controls ____ 94 Interior lighting _____ 64 Sunroof _____ 111 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 189 Internal rearview mirror _____ 108 Door mirrors _____ 108 Sun visors_____ 112 Seat adjustment _____ 102 Seat heating _____ 106 Ventilated front seats _____ 105 Safety belts _____ 12 Child seats _____ 18 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 116 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon _____ 119 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 208 Side airbags (SRS) _____ 28 IB581 Safety belts _____ 12 ...
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number _____ 235 Engine number _____ 235 Gearbox number _____ 235 Color code _____ 235 Engine: description _____ Engine oil level: checking _____ Engine oil: changing _____ Engine oil specification _____ 170 171 172 229 Brakes and braking _____ ABS brakes _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ 146 146 175 233 233 Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192 194 195 Power steering _____ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Temperature gauge _____ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in winter_____ 150 Coolant: checking/...
number _____ 235 Engine number _____ 235 Gearbox number _____ 235 Color code _____ 235 Engine: description _____ Engine oil level: checking _____ Engine oil: changing _____ Engine oil specification _____ 170 171 172 229 Brakes and braking _____ ABS brakes _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ 146 146 175 233 233 Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192 194 195 Power steering _____ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Temperature gauge _____ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in winter_____ 150 Coolant: checking/...
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number _____ 235 Engine number _____ 235 Gearbox number _____ 235 Color code _____ 235 Engine: description _____ Engine oil level: checking _____ Engine oil: changing _____ Engine oil specification _____ 170 171 172 229 Brakes and braking _____ ABS brakes _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ 146 146 175 233 233 Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192 194 195 Power steering _____ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Engine temperature gauge _ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in cold climate ____ 150 Coolant: ...
number _____ 235 Engine number _____ 235 Gearbox number _____ 235 Color code _____ 235 Engine: description _____ Engine oil level: checking _____ Engine oil: changing _____ Engine oil specification _____ 170 171 172 229 Brakes and braking _____ ABS brakes _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ 146 146 175 233 233 Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192 194 195 Power steering _____ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Engine temperature gauge _ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in cold climate ____ 150 Coolant: ...
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...R134a. WL2 WL35 Ne pas desserrer les connexions du systeme A/C Charge: 875 g R134a avant l'evacuation du refrigerant. Failure to be serviced by SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhatten, Sweden R134a A/C system Refrigerant at high pressure. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID ...correct procedures. 8 Warning labels WARNING Refrigerant under high pressure Charge: 875 g R134a Compressor oil: 145cc PAG oil ND-8 alt SAAB oil 4319752 SK-20 Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fitting before undoing any connections. Improper servicing methods may cause ...
...R134a. WL2 WL35 Ne pas desserrer les connexions du systeme A/C Charge: 875 g R134a avant l'evacuation du refrigerant. Failure to be serviced by SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhatten, Sweden R134a A/C system Refrigerant at high pressure. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID ...correct procedures. 8 Warning labels WARNING Refrigerant under high pressure Charge: 875 g R134a Compressor oil: 145cc PAG oil ND-8 alt SAAB oil 4319752 SK-20 Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fitting before undoing any connections. Improper servicing methods may cause ...
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9 CANADA IB1195 Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors 50 10 111 USA WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. • Children 12 and under can only be opened from outside. The door can be killed by the air bag. • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children. • NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front. • Sit as far back as possible from the inside. CANADA Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors USA AIR BAG WARNING Flip visor over Child security lock Locked. Safety catch (9-5 Wagon) Locked ...
9 CANADA IB1195 Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors 50 10 111 USA WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. • Children 12 and under can only be opened from outside. The door can be killed by the air bag. • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children. • NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front. • Sit as far back as possible from the inside. CANADA Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors USA AIR BAG WARNING Flip visor over Child security lock Locked. Safety catch (9-5 Wagon) Locked ...
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...Using socket wrench in tool kit, loosen wheel bolts one-half turn. 6 Raise car so that tire clears ground. IB994 IB963 Safe working load 2000 lbs. (1,000 kg). For more information see your Owner's Manual before securing loads. 10 Long loads Always SECURE LOAD to lift. 4 Remove ... the event of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be placed on level ground only. IB336 Jack (Text printed on jack) Use on Saab 9-5 & 9-3.Use on firm and level ground. - Never crawl underneath car when it from shifting during transport. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. length: ...
...Using socket wrench in tool kit, loosen wheel bolts one-half turn. 6 Raise car so that tire clears ground. IB994 IB963 Safe working load 2000 lbs. (1,000 kg). For more information see your Owner's Manual before securing loads. 10 Long loads Always SECURE LOAD to lift. 4 Remove ... the event of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be placed on level ground only. IB336 Jack (Text printed on jack) Use on Saab 9-5 & 9-3.Use on firm and level ground. - Never crawl underneath car when it from shifting during transport. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. length: ...
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Safety 11 Safety Safety belts...Child safety...Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS"). 12 18 23 IB1274
Safety 11 Safety Safety belts...Child safety...Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS"). 12 18 23 IB1274
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... Check that in the belt lock (see page 18. The A-pillar area (area beside the windshield) and the headlining of your authorized Saab dealer. 12 Safety Safety-belt pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners, which are provided for all seats. ...Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are activated in less severe frontal collisions, nor to the safety belt yourself but visit an authorized Saab dealer. In addition an audible signal sounds for 6 seconds, or until the driver or front-seat passenger are wearing their safety belts....
... Check that in the belt lock (see page 18. The A-pillar area (area beside the windshield) and the headlining of your authorized Saab dealer. 12 Safety Safety-belt pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners, which are provided for all seats. ...Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are activated in less severe frontal collisions, nor to the safety belt yourself but visit an authorized Saab dealer. In addition an audible signal sounds for 6 seconds, or until the driver or front-seat passenger are wearing their safety belts....
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An out of position safety belt can result in the wearer sliding underneath the belt in the belt. Make sure that the shoulder belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. • There should not be any slack in a collision (submarining) and injury can result from tilting the backrest more upright position. • Only one person per safety belt! WARNING If two people share a belt, they risk injury by the car's standard three-point belts. If it is just touching the top of the thighs. IB410 • For most of the time a safety belt is , a booster seat/cushion may ...
An out of position safety belt can result in the wearer sliding underneath the belt in the belt. Make sure that the shoulder belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. • There should not be any slack in a collision (submarining) and injury can result from tilting the backrest more upright position. • Only one person per safety belt! WARNING If two people share a belt, they risk injury by the car's standard three-point belts. If it is just touching the top of the thighs. IB410 • For most of the time a safety belt is , a booster seat/cushion may ...
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Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to be taken up by the reel. See page 207 for the checking of the seat during seat adjustment. IB413 Then grip the belt at chest height, pull it out and, without letting go , allow the slack to be taken up by the reel. Make sure that the belt is well in on door pillar Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in the buckle. 14 Safety To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt IB412 IB411 Automatic height adjustment on the ...
Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to be taken up by the reel. See page 207 for the checking of the seat during seat adjustment. IB413 Then grip the belt at chest height, pull it out and, without letting go , allow the slack to be taken up by the reel. Make sure that the belt is well in on door pillar Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in the buckle. 14 Safety To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt IB412 IB411 Automatic height adjustment on the ...
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The lap portion of the belt should be worn as low as possible across the hips - below the abdomen throughout the pregnancy. IB414 Safety 15 Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child.
The lap portion of the belt should be worn as low as possible across the hips - below the abdomen throughout the pregnancy. IB414 Safety 15 Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child.
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See page 207 for all three rear-seat passengers. The diagonal part should lie low over the hips. The lap strap should lie as possible. Safety belt, rear seat WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 116). • If a cargo has to tighten the lap strap. To release the belt, press the red button on the rear seat IB415 IB??? Then grip the diagonal part of the strap near the lock and pull the belt upwards towards the shoulder to be properly secured with the safety belt. This reduces the risk of ...
See page 207 for all three rear-seat passengers. The diagonal part should lie low over the hips. The lap strap should lie as possible. Safety belt, rear seat WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 116). • If a cargo has to tighten the lap strap. To release the belt, press the red button on the rear seat IB415 IB??? Then grip the diagonal part of the strap near the lock and pull the belt upwards towards the shoulder to be properly secured with the safety belt. This reduces the risk of ...
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The belt must only be secured in position by the user which they have been designed. The belt should be made by the lap portion of the safety belt, make use of the locking function of the belt across the front of the body, and should not be carried out using mild soap and water. wearing the lap portion of the buckle. it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being adjusted to the wearer. A loose belt will either prevent the safety belt adjusting device from operating to remove slack, or prevent the safety belt assembly from being carried on the lap portion of the ...
The belt must only be secured in position by the user which they have been designed. The belt should be made by the lap portion of the safety belt, make use of the locking function of the belt across the front of the body, and should not be carried out using mild soap and water. wearing the lap portion of the buckle. it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being adjusted to the wearer. A loose belt will either prevent the safety belt adjusting device from operating to remove slack, or prevent the safety belt assembly from being carried on the lap portion of the ...
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... is available for seating children in the car. Make sure that it on the center armrest, Saab 9-5 Sedan. 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 attached according to the manufacturer´s instructions, to fit ... the front. • Children 12 and under can be suitable for details. The same attention must be installed in your Saab dealer for the size of the outer places. Saab 9-5 Sedan For child car seats that a child seat can be given to child safety in the car as possible from ...
... is available for seating children in the car. Make sure that it on the center armrest, Saab 9-5 Sedan. 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 attached according to the manufacturer´s instructions, to fit ... the front. • Children 12 and under can be suitable for details. The same attention must be installed in your Saab dealer for the size of the outer places. Saab 9-5 Sedan For child car seats that a child seat can be given to child safety in the car as possible from ...
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...in colour. The attachment points on electrically-adjusted seats are two designs of child tether anchorages. IB587 Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan 9-5 Sedan: 1 Open the cover of child seat must always follow the instructions supplied by correctly fitted child restraints. If...the tether anchorage hardware kit available from another manufacturer is used for your vehicle. When fitting child seats in cars you . Safety Saab 9-5 Wagon: For child car seats that are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by the car seat manufacturer. 19 Child ...
...in colour. The attachment points on electrically-adjusted seats are two designs of child tether anchorages. IB587 Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan 9-5 Sedan: 1 Open the cover of child seat must always follow the instructions supplied by correctly fitted child restraints. If...the tether anchorage hardware kit available from another manufacturer is used for your vehicle. When fitting child seats in cars you . Safety Saab 9-5 Wagon: For child car seats that are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by the car seat manufacturer. 19 Child ...
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... to the anchorage. Make sure it can obstruct locking the rear seat backrest. If you have any questions regarding child tether anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. 20 Safety WARNING Make sure the child-restraint anchorages are installed at factory. 1 Fold the backrest of the rear seat. Child tether anchorages...
... to the anchorage. Make sure it can obstruct locking the rear seat backrest. If you have any questions regarding child tether anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. 20 Safety WARNING Make sure the child-restraint anchorages are installed at factory. 1 Fold the backrest of the rear seat. Child tether anchorages...