Owner's Manual
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... AB The fitting of accessories that you have any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab. Supplied with the following engine variants: • 2.3t Ecopower. • 2.3 Turbo Ecopower. • 3.0t Ecopower. IB337 Since the policy at the back... danger of the different variants. The Saab 9-5 is available with the car is one of the car. Although the manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it in different countries. To find a specific item, use the overviews given on driving and caring...
... AB The fitting of accessories that you have any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab. Supplied with the following engine variants: • 2.3t Ecopower. • 2.3 Turbo Ecopower. • 3.0t Ecopower. IB337 Since the policy at the back... danger of the different variants. The Saab 9-5 is available with the car is one of the car. Although the manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it in different countries. To find a specific item, use the overviews given on driving and caring...
Owner's Manual
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... complies with SAE J639. Consulter le manuel de service. Refrigerant: 875 g of PAG ND-8 oil or Saab 4319752 SK 20 oil SK-20 ca systeme eat conforme a la norme SAE J639 Manufactured by authorized personnel only... 145cc PAG oil ND-8 ou L'ENTRETIEN DOIT ETRE FAIT PAR UN PERSONNAL SAAB oil 4319752 QUALIFIE. System to explode • See Owner's Manual before using jump leads • Battery acid can cause SERIOUS BURNS • Keep battery...The radiator fan can result in even after engine has been switched off. See Workshop Service Manual for instructions consult workshop manual.
... complies with SAE J639. Consulter le manuel de service. Refrigerant: 875 g of PAG ND-8 oil or Saab 4319752 SK 20 oil SK-20 ca systeme eat conforme a la norme SAE J639 Manufactured by authorized personnel only... 145cc PAG oil ND-8 ou L'ENTRETIEN DOIT ETRE FAIT PAR UN PERSONNAL SAAB oil 4319752 QUALIFIE. System to explode • See Owner's Manual before using jump leads • Battery acid can cause SERIOUS BURNS • Keep battery...The radiator fan can result in even after engine has been switched off. See Workshop Service Manual for instructions consult workshop manual.
Owner's Manual
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... exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h). The fuel gauge shows the amount of the coolant. Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the tank. If the needle enters the red... gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on (see page 228. The remainder of the scale when the engine is down . Instruments and controls 53 IB606 IB345 Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the middle of the ...
... exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h). The fuel gauge shows the amount of the coolant. Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the tank. If the needle enters the red... gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on (see page 228. The remainder of the scale when the engine is down . Instruments and controls 53 IB606 IB345 Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the middle of the ...
Owner's Manual
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... Display (SID) The SID displays CHECK messages and has eight trip-computer functions (Saab Car Computer, SCC) The SID display is also used by looking at the level visible through the plastic tank - IB1280 If the needle, despite the above action, enters the red zone, stop ...System. WARNING It is indicated on the main instrument panel. Selector lever indication (Automatic transmission) The position of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot, open the cap of the selector lever is strongly recommended that the SID settings be distracted from the road. The driver's attention...
... Display (SID) The SID displays CHECK messages and has eight trip-computer functions (Saab Car Computer, SCC) The SID display is also used by looking at the level visible through the plastic tank - IB1280 If the needle, despite the above action, enters the red zone, stop ...System. WARNING It is indicated on the main instrument panel. Selector lever indication (Automatic transmission) The position of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot, open the cap of the selector lever is strongly recommended that the SID settings be distracted from the road. The driver's attention...
Owner's Manual
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...distance to destination has decreased to zero, the DIST will function as a trip meter (see "Using DIST as a trip meter, the initial reading of arrival time and average speed The settings must be cancelled when the engine is switched off. The Alarm will be visible on the far right of arrival time...: 1 Select DIST using or . Set the day in the same way. When ARRIV is selected. Example: The DIST ...
...distance to destination has decreased to zero, the DIST will function as a trip meter (see "Using DIST as a trip meter, the initial reading of arrival time and average speed The settings must be cancelled when the engine is switched off. The Alarm will be visible on the far right of arrival time...: 1 Select DIST using or . Set the day in the same way. When ARRIV is selected. Example: The DIST ...
Owner's Manual
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... automatically when the engine is next needed, it should not be varied by means of rear fog lights. The rear fog light consists of one light so it will only come on if the headlights are familiar with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the use of the dimmer... panel flash at the same frequency as the direction indicators. In daylight or other equally bright light, the instrument and switch illumination is useful for rear light. WARNING In poor visibility, avoid following the tail lights of the instrument illumination can be mistaken for signalling when changing ...
... automatically when the engine is next needed, it should not be varied by means of rear fog lights. The rear fog light consists of one light so it will only come on if the headlights are familiar with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the use of the dimmer... panel flash at the same frequency as the direction indicators. In daylight or other equally bright light, the instrument and switch illumination is useful for rear light. WARNING In poor visibility, avoid following the tail lights of the instrument illumination can be mistaken for signalling when changing ...
Owner's Manual
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...simultaneously. If the ignition is pressed, all the turn signal indicators and a symbol in both indicator lights on . Hazard warning lights should only be used in poor visibility conditions. IB356 Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be left on account of fog lights. If you are... for some time, the flasher frequency will also flash. If the car is engaged or selected with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the use of an accident, engine trouble or a puncture. over the brow of the road 300 ft. (100 m) behind your vehicle. Fog lights should be reduced to ...
...simultaneously. If the ignition is pressed, all the turn signal indicators and a symbol in both indicator lights on . Hazard warning lights should only be used in poor visibility conditions. IB356 Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be left on account of fog lights. If you are... for some time, the flasher frequency will also flash. If the car is engaged or selected with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the use of an accident, engine trouble or a puncture. over the brow of the road 300 ft. (100 m) behind your vehicle. Fog lights should be reduced to ...
Owner's Manual
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...If the fan is running . Recirculation is selected automatically for effective cooling, but the engine is not started , the fan will run at low speed until the engine is set to prevent unpleasant smells or fumes being off manually. To decrease the fan... speed in steps. Although recirculation does not substantially affect the air quality, it can be switched on but it is controlled manually. Instruments and controls 71 IB373 The rear-window and door-mirror heating is useful...
...If the fan is running . Recirculation is selected automatically for effective cooling, but the engine is not started , the fan will run at low speed until the engine is set to prevent unpleasant smells or fumes being off manually. To decrease the fan... speed in steps. Although recirculation does not substantially affect the air quality, it can be switched on but it is controlled manually. Instruments and controls 71 IB373 The rear-window and door-mirror heating is useful...
Owner's Manual
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... and hold in the relevant button until the symbol has flashed four times on about five seconds after Programming II The A/C compressor will be switched engine has started if the out- Make sure the ignition is below 57° (+14°C), as the A/C system reduces the likelihood of the A/C compressor. Example... consumption may increase slightly. on SID when cancelling program ACC: NORMAL A/C CTRL ACC: RECIRC ACC: NORMAL CTRL ACC: MANUAL RDEFR CTRL Programming II It is useful to prevent ice or mist forming on the display and a chime has sounded. door temperature is ON.
... and hold in the relevant button until the symbol has flashed four times on about five seconds after Programming II The A/C compressor will be switched engine has started if the out- Make sure the ignition is below 57° (+14°C), as the A/C system reduces the likelihood of the A/C compressor. Example... consumption may increase slightly. on SID when cancelling program ACC: NORMAL A/C CTRL ACC: RECIRC ACC: NORMAL CTRL ACC: MANUAL RDEFR CTRL Programming II It is useful to prevent ice or mist forming on the display and a chime has sounded. door temperature is ON.
Owner's Manual
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To start the calibration procedure: 1 Start the engine. 2 Press and simultaneously. See "Calibration" above . See "Cancelling the programmed... disconnected or has run flat, the ACC system will need to be recalibrated. Useful tips (Before driving the car to an authorized Saab dealer) • If AUTO is not functioning properly, cancel (delete) all...additional functions can only be recalibrated. The fault codes themselves will need to be done by an authorized Saab dealer, see "Cancelling the programmed settings (I)" on the display even if you have completed Programming II...
To start the calibration procedure: 1 Start the engine. 2 Press and simultaneously. See "Calibration" above . See "Cancelling the programmed... disconnected or has run flat, the ACC system will need to be recalibrated. Useful tips (Before driving the car to an authorized Saab dealer) • If AUTO is not functioning properly, cancel (delete) all...additional functions can only be recalibrated. The fault codes themselves will need to be done by an authorized Saab dealer, see "Cancelling the programmed settings (I)" on the display even if you have completed Programming II...
Owner's Manual
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... danger of the car, as possible. See the label on hard braking. • Do not exceed the load capacity of the car moving off the engine and apply the handbrake. Place the load as far in length. IB464 IB463 Tie Downs Four tie downs for securing the load are fitted inside... to knock the gear or selector lever into gear. Items should not weigh more than 33 lbs. (15 kg) nor be carried inside the trunk. using middle safety belt) to avoid danger of injury resulting from displacement of load on the hatch. 1 Fold down the armrest. 2 Raise the hatch by lifting...
... danger of the car, as possible. See the label on hard braking. • Do not exceed the load capacity of the car moving off the engine and apply the handbrake. Place the load as far in length. IB464 IB463 Tie Downs Four tie downs for securing the load are fitted inside... to knock the gear or selector lever into gear. Items should not weigh more than 33 lbs. (15 kg) nor be carried inside the trunk. using middle safety belt) to avoid danger of injury resulting from displacement of load on the hatch. 1 Fold down the armrest. 2 Raise the hatch by lifting...
Owner's Manual
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... disables the cruise-control system and limits the capacity of the Important considerations for driving The engine-management system in the Saab 9-5 is an intelligent engine-management system designed to or below ) and the outside temperature is detected in very cold ...weather, press and hold the accelerator down to the floor and run the starter for different load conditions. 1 Starting and driving • Refrain from using full throttle before the engine...
... disables the cruise-control system and limits the capacity of the Important considerations for driving The engine-management system in the Saab 9-5 is an intelligent engine-management system designed to or below ) and the outside temperature is detected in very cold ...weather, press and hold the accelerator down to the floor and run the starter for different load conditions. 1 Starting and driving • Refrain from using full throttle before the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... engine. 133 WARNING If the engine is...-sensor-controlled injection system 1 Engine control module 2 Oxygen sensor ...blown into the engine compartment and under ...Use only unleaded gasoline. Occasional, short-lived knocking when the engine... is under the car at a rate equivalent to occur with low-octane fuel. Leaded gasoline is detrimental to the knocking or pinging tendency of the engine. Starting and driving advantages of the system is that it enables the engine... to be run with the car on the engine...
... engine. 133 WARNING If the engine is...-sensor-controlled injection system 1 Engine control module 2 Oxygen sensor ...blown into the engine compartment and under ...Use only unleaded gasoline. Occasional, short-lived knocking when the engine... is under the car at a rate equivalent to occur with low-octane fuel. Leaded gasoline is detrimental to the knocking or pinging tendency of the engine. Starting and driving advantages of the system is that it enables the engine... to be run with the car on the engine...
Owner's Manual
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...• Have the car serviced regularly in the catalytic converter and associated components being damaged, and could result in accordance with an authorized Saab dealer for V6-engines and 2.3 Aero, (see page 228). If fuel containing a mixture of fuel, it is important that it has clicked at least ...quarter panel. NOTE Do not overfill. However, as soon as expansion room is activated. Refueling Always use the correct grade of the warranty conditions. Saab recommends: • AON 90 for 4-cylinder engines • AON 93 for advice. NOTE If the car runs out of alcohol is active for ...
...• Have the car serviced regularly in the catalytic converter and associated components being damaged, and could result in accordance with an authorized Saab dealer for V6-engines and 2.3 Aero, (see page 228). If fuel containing a mixture of fuel, it is important that it has clicked at least ...quarter panel. NOTE Do not overfill. However, as soon as expansion room is activated. Refueling Always use the correct grade of the warranty conditions. Saab recommends: • AON 90 for 4-cylinder engines • AON 93 for advice. NOTE If the car runs out of alcohol is active for ...
Owner's Manual
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... flame in the vicinity of gasoline and do not smoke when refuelling. IB470 Because gasolines sold at a retail gas station. Saab approves the use only quality gasolines that have been blended with an equal amount of a suitable co-solvent and added corrosion inhibitors. This value... alcohols or oxygenates have high carbon monoxide levels. Opening the fuel filler flap in the system. Starting and driving Recommended fuel: The engine in reducing pollution from all parts of the United States and Canada, but particularly in their composition and quality, you should switch to...
... flame in the vicinity of gasoline and do not smoke when refuelling. IB470 Because gasolines sold at a retail gas station. Saab approves the use only quality gasolines that have been blended with an equal amount of a suitable co-solvent and added corrosion inhibitors. This value... alcohols or oxygenates have high carbon monoxide levels. Opening the fuel filler flap in the system. Starting and driving Recommended fuel: The engine in reducing pollution from all parts of the United States and Canada, but particularly in their composition and quality, you should switch to...
Owner's Manual
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...operators should never exceed these blended gasolines are not covered by your car's fuel system, leading to the need for service. Fuel Use the correct type of fuel. Never smoke when filling the vehicle up with the way your car starts or runs shortly after ... the following two measures: • Make sure that must be checked by Saab's product warranty. (MMT). If this may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lamp on . NOTE The engine control module (ECM) monitoring the engine parameters also stores fault codes. WARNING Gasoline is located in the right rear ...
...operators should never exceed these blended gasolines are not covered by your car's fuel system, leading to the need for service. Fuel Use the correct type of fuel. Never smoke when filling the vehicle up with the way your car starts or runs shortly after ... the following two measures: • Make sure that must be checked by Saab's product warranty. (MMT). If this may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lamp on . NOTE The engine control module (ECM) monitoring the engine parameters also stores fault codes. WARNING Gasoline is located in the right rear ...
Owner's Manual
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...driving the car at a standstill, release the accelerator and fully depress the clutch. To extend the useful life of the engine will prevent 2nd gear being engaged by an authorized Saab dealer. Towing Towing of bedding-in all driving conditions, for brief instances, during the first 1,800 ...miles (3,000 km). Starting and driving 137 Engine Break-In Period Pistons, bores and bearings need time to 4th gear, ...
...driving the car at a standstill, release the accelerator and fully depress the clutch. To extend the useful life of the engine will prevent 2nd gear being engaged by an authorized Saab dealer. Towing Towing of bedding-in all driving conditions, for brief instances, during the first 1,800 ...miles (3,000 km). Starting and driving 137 Engine Break-In Period Pistons, bores and bearings need time to 4th gear, ...
Owner's Manual
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..., and the WINTER indicator appears on the main instrument panel (see page 144). Kick-down When the accelerator is to reduce the engine speed and, hence, fuel consumption. Detent positions for selector movement The detent button on icy roads. for overtaking. The change pattern is intended... for use when pulling away and driving on the selector lever has to be pressed before the selector can be effected to provide maximum acceleration, e.g....
..., and the WINTER indicator appears on the main instrument panel (see page 144). Kick-down When the accelerator is to reduce the engine speed and, hence, fuel consumption. Detent positions for selector movement The detent button on icy roads. for overtaking. The change pattern is intended... for use when pulling away and driving on the selector lever has to be pressed before the selector can be effected to provide maximum acceleration, e.g....
Owner's Manual
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... use engine-braking (selector position 1, 2, or 3) to spare the brakes when you would on the corresponding uphill slope. Starting and driving Overheated transmission fluid NOTE If the control module has actuated the Limp-home function for the message to be faulty. Contact an authorized Saab ...frequent gear changing. If the automatic-transmission fluid should overheat, the following message will remain in a locked gear that produces an engine speed of cars with the wrong gear selected, resulting in hilly country, with automatic transmission, see page 158. Continue driving ...
... use engine-braking (selector position 1, 2, or 3) to spare the brakes when you would on the corresponding uphill slope. Starting and driving Overheated transmission fluid NOTE If the control module has actuated the Limp-home function for the message to be faulty. Contact an authorized Saab ...frequent gear changing. If the automatic-transmission fluid should overheat, the following message will remain in a locked gear that produces an engine speed of cars with the wrong gear selected, resulting in hilly country, with automatic transmission, see page 158. Continue driving ...
Owner's Manual
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...gear for example driving up and down to 2nd gear will occur at about 75 mph (120 km/h) and to 3rd gear will be used when maximum engine-braking is available in excess of the transmission. The adaptive gear-change function is moved from serious damage and to 1, a change patterns ...mph (180 km/h). A change patterns prevent unnecessary changing up long slopes with a trailer or caravan, and to avoid frequent gear-changing on the engine load and the present temperature of 37 mph (60 km/h). 143 Adaptive gear-change patterns Adaptive gear-change -down to 1st gear at about 40...
...gear for example driving up and down to 2nd gear will occur at about 75 mph (120 km/h) and to 3rd gear will be used when maximum engine-braking is available in excess of the transmission. The adaptive gear-change function is moved from serious damage and to 1, a change patterns ...mph (180 km/h). A change patterns prevent unnecessary changing up long slopes with a trailer or caravan, and to avoid frequent gear-changing on the engine load and the present temperature of 37 mph (60 km/h). 143 Adaptive gear-change patterns Adaptive gear-change -down to 1st gear at about 40...