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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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...parts of the different variants. The book also contains important warranty conditions. Since the policy at Saab is also a comprehensive index at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is one of Canada Limited in Canada and by General Motors of continual improvement,...specific item, use the overviews given on driving and caring for the first time and that you read through the manual before taking the car out for your Saab dealer will be carried out. The specifications, design particulars and illustrations included in the U.S.A. WARNING WARNING texts warn ...
...parts of the different variants. The book also contains important warranty conditions. Since the policy at Saab is also a comprehensive index at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is one of Canada Limited in Canada and by General Motors of continual improvement,...specific item, use the overviews given on driving and caring for the first time and that you read through the manual before taking the car out for your Saab dealer will be carried out. The specifications, design particulars and illustrations included in the U.S.A. WARNING WARNING texts warn ...
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... _____ 12 Airbag (SRS) _____ 23 Child seats _____ 18 Child safety lock catch ____ 35 Safety belt care _____ 207 Glove compartment _____ 113 Manual transmission ____ 137 Automatic transmission __ 138 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Break-In period_____ Driving in hot weather _____...
... _____ 12 Airbag (SRS) _____ 23 Child seats _____ 18 Child safety lock catch ____ 35 Safety belt care _____ 207 Glove compartment _____ 113 Manual transmission ____ 137 Automatic transmission __ 138 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Break-In period_____ Driving in hot weather _____...
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...: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets _____ 181 Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 137 138 232 232 Jump starting _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 Battery charge _____ 177
...: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets _____ 181 Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 137 138 232 232 Jump starting _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 Battery charge _____ 177
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...peut causes des lesions. 145cc PAG oil ND-8 ou L'ENTRETIEN DOIT ETRE FAIT PAR UN PERSONNAL SAAB oil 4319752 QUALIFIE. See Workshop Service Manual for instructions consult workshop manual. Moving belt WL3 Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. WL2 WL35 Ne pas desserrer les ...la norme SAE J639 Manufactured by authorized personnel only. System to be serviced by SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhatten, Sweden R134a A/C system Refrigerant at high pressure. Failure to explode • See Owner's Manual before using jump leads • Battery acid can cause SERIOUS BURNS • Keep...
...peut causes des lesions. 145cc PAG oil ND-8 ou L'ENTRETIEN DOIT ETRE FAIT PAR UN PERSONNAL SAAB oil 4319752 QUALIFIE. See Workshop Service Manual for instructions consult workshop manual. Moving belt WL3 Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. WL2 WL35 Ne pas desserrer les ...la norme SAE J639 Manufactured by authorized personnel only. System to be serviced by SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhatten, Sweden R134a A/C system Refrigerant at high pressure. Failure to explode • See Owner's Manual before using jump leads • Battery acid can cause SERIOUS BURNS • Keep...
Owner's Manual
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... securing loads. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. Use vehicle support stands. Max. Safe working load 2000 lbs. (1,000 kg). length: 6" 6 inches (2 m) See your owner´s manual. IB989 Jack - Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains. - Car must be level and... collision. 10 Long loads Always SECURE LOAD to prevent it is not loose. 8 Lower car. 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. JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake ...
... securing loads. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. Use vehicle support stands. Max. Safe working load 2000 lbs. (1,000 kg). length: 6" 6 inches (2 m) See your owner´s manual. IB989 Jack - Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains. - Car must be level and... collision. 10 Long loads Always SECURE LOAD to prevent it is not loose. 8 Lower car. 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. JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake ...
Owner's Manual
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... consists of fuel, air can cause the catalytic converter to be driven with the "Engine malfunction" indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are on manually again. The operator should not be mistaken for rear light. This light indicates a malfunction in the tank. If a door has not been closed properly, the...
... consists of fuel, air can cause the catalytic converter to be driven with the "Engine malfunction" indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are on manually again. The operator should not be mistaken for rear light. This light indicates a malfunction in the tank. If a door has not been closed properly, the...
Owner's Manual
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When the fog light is useful for rear light. Make sure you may be switched on manually again. The stalk has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn signals/lane change indicators To switch on page 59). 62 Instruments and controls 1 0 2 ...
When the fog light is useful for rear light. Make sure you may be switched on manually again. The stalk has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn signals/lane change indicators To switch on page 59). 62 Instruments and controls 1 0 2 ...
Owner's Manual
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... bumper. ºF AUTO ºC ECON OFF ºF ºC 2 1 3 4 AUTO 5 6 ECON OFF IB367 9 7 ACC panel 1 2 3 4 5 Temperature setting: LH side AUTO: All settings selected automatically Manual setting of fan speed Manual setting of the windshield. Fresh air for the cabin is - if there are smokers in the rear parcel shelf and then through an...
... bumper. ºF AUTO ºC ECON OFF ºF ºC 2 1 3 4 AUTO 5 6 ECON OFF IB367 9 7 ACC panel 1 2 3 4 5 Temperature setting: LH side AUTO: All settings selected automatically Manual setting of fan speed Manual setting of the windshield. Fresh air for the cabin is - if there are smokers in the rear parcel shelf and then through an...
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...27°C). Settings when HI selected: 69 • Maximum heat. • Air distribution to windshield and floor. • Recirculation OFF (even if manually selected before ). • Air distribution through panel vents. • Fan: maximum speed. • Recirculation ON. • Settings shown on ACC ...display. Settings when LO selected: • Maximum cooling (A/C compressor will run even if ECON manually selected before ). • Fan: high speed. • Settings shown on ACC display. Air vent at face height. In addition, there are...
...27°C). Settings when HI selected: 69 • Maximum heat. • Air distribution to windshield and floor. • Recirculation OFF (even if manually selected before ). • Air distribution through panel vents. • Fan: maximum speed. • Recirculation ON. • Settings shown on ACC ...display. Settings when LO selected: • Maximum cooling (A/C compressor will run even if ECON manually selected before ). • Fan: high speed. • Settings shown on ACC display. Air vent at face height. In addition, there are...
Owner's Manual
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... IB370 A/C compressor OFF. ACC system OFF. Fan OFF. Air-distribution selections locked in AUTO mode, apart from any previous manual settings. Recirculation can be controlled automatically. IB371 Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recirculation will result in all the automatically ...temperature is switched off at 41°F (+5°C). 70 Instruments and controls Functions Pressing AUTO will be controlled automatically. If a manual function is switched on at 32°F (0°C). Warm air OFF. In rising temperatures the A/C compressor is selected it will ...
... IB370 A/C compressor OFF. ACC system OFF. Fan OFF. Air-distribution selections locked in AUTO mode, apart from any previous manual settings. Recirculation can be controlled automatically. IB371 Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recirculation will result in all the automatically ...temperature is switched off at 41°F (+5°C). 70 Instruments and controls Functions Pressing AUTO will be controlled automatically. If a manual function is switched on at 32°F (0°C). Warm air OFF. In rising temperatures the A/C compressor is selected it will ...
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.... To decrease the fan speed in steps. Note, however, that the heating will appear on but it is controlled manually. If, after 5-10 minutes (depending on pages 73 and 74). Switch off manually. Recirculation is selected automatically for effective cooling, but the engine is not started , the fan will run at low...
.... To decrease the fan speed in steps. Note, however, that the heating will appear on but it is controlled manually. If, after 5-10 minutes (depending on pages 73 and 74). Switch off manually. Recirculation is selected automatically for effective cooling, but the engine is not started , the fan will run at low...
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.... As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, both the fan speed and the heat will be increased. Cancelling the programmed settings (I 73 Manual selections can be programmed into the ACC system so that the settings have been cancelled). and then save the setting by pressing Panel (and center...
.... As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, both the fan speed and the heat will be increased. Cancelling the programmed settings (I 73 Manual selections can be programmed into the ACC system so that the settings have been cancelled). and then save the setting by pressing Panel (and center...
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... ACC: SPEED CTRL ACC: AUTO RDEFR CTRL Text displayed on SID when cancelling program ACC: NORMAL A/C CTRL ACC: RECIRC ACC: NORMAL CTRL ACC: MANUAL RDEFR CTRL Programming II It is ON. However, in wet weather it is advisable to have the ACC system switch the heating for the cabin... flashed four times on the display and a chime has sounded. Make sure the ignition is also possible to customize the ACC system, e.g. on manually. Function Operation in AUTO mode after starting if the outdoor temperature is well below the actual temperature in both temperature zones. Example: To have the...
... ACC: SPEED CTRL ACC: AUTO RDEFR CTRL Text displayed on SID when cancelling program ACC: NORMAL A/C CTRL ACC: RECIRC ACC: NORMAL CTRL ACC: MANUAL RDEFR CTRL Programming II It is ON. However, in wet weather it is advisable to have the ACC system switch the heating for the cabin... flashed four times on the display and a chime has sounded. Make sure the ignition is also possible to customize the ACC system, e.g. on manually. Function Operation in AUTO mode after starting if the outdoor temperature is well below the actual temperature in both temperature zones. Example: To have the...
Owner's Manual
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... or remove the ignition key. Press once: Autostore ON/OFF. BAS TRE FAD FAD Press to the Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio (see page 82) PUSH 1 4 2 5 3 6 Preset station buttons Press once: play the preset station. Saab 9-5 Audio System 79 Quick guide to release the button, and adjust the fade between the left and...
... or remove the ignition key. Press once: Autostore ON/OFF. BAS TRE FAD FAD Press to the Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio (see page 82) PUSH 1 4 2 5 3 6 Preset station buttons Press once: play the preset station. Saab 9-5 Audio System 79 Quick guide to release the button, and adjust the fade between the left and...
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... (1) Press once (release within a second) to select a preset station, e.g. During this time, the radio will return as soon as the station has been stored. 82 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio Press the RADIO/BAND button (3) to switch to the radio when another source is the number of the display is active. Presetting...
... (1) Press once (release within a second) to select a preset station, e.g. During this time, the radio will return as soon as the station has been stored. 82 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio Press the RADIO/BAND button (3) to switch to the radio when another source is the number of the display is active. Presetting...
Owner's Manual
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...is to be retrofitted or if you wish to move the main Audio System module and/or CD changer to another car (Saab 9-5), you must consult an authorized Saab dealer so that the codes match. If the security code for the CD changer does not match when the changer is ...can be operated using the integral remote controls on , a check is unique to the car in magazine 1⇒2⇒...⇒ 6⇒1⇒...>: RADIO mode: Auto/manual tuning. Audio System controls on the display: CD mode: Inoperative. The special code is made to switch between RADIO ⇒ TAPE ⇒ CD ⇒ ...
...is to be retrofitted or if you wish to move the main Audio System module and/or CD changer to another car (Saab 9-5), you must consult an authorized Saab dealer so that the codes match. If the security code for the CD changer does not match when the changer is ...can be operated using the integral remote controls on , a check is unique to the car in magazine 1⇒2⇒...⇒ 6⇒1⇒...>: RADIO mode: Auto/manual tuning. Audio System controls on the display: CD mode: Inoperative. The special code is made to switch between RADIO ⇒ TAPE ⇒ CD ⇒ ...
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... 2x6 87.9 - 107.9 MHz 530 - 1710 kHz 162.40 - 162.55 MHz FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz WB 50 kHz Manual tuning: _____ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Saab 9-5 Audio System 95 Technical data Tone controls Bass _____ ±10 dB at 100 Hz Treble _____ ±10 dB at... < 0.008% Dynamics _____ > 80 dB (1 kHz) CD-changer capacity _____ 6 discs • These specifications comply with the new IHF Standard • Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to alter specifications and design without prior notice. • Dolby noise reduction is produced under licence...
... 2x6 87.9 - 107.9 MHz 530 - 1710 kHz 162.40 - 162.55 MHz FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz WB 50 kHz Manual tuning: _____ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Saab 9-5 Audio System 95 Technical data Tone controls Bass _____ ±10 dB at 100 Hz Treble _____ ±10 dB at... < 0.008% Dynamics _____ > 80 dB (1 kHz) CD-changer capacity _____ 6 discs • These specifications comply with the new IHF Standard • Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to alter specifications and design without prior notice. • Dolby noise reduction is produced under licence...
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100 Saab 9-5 Audio System WARNING OnStar System (US Option only) Your vehicle may be carried out by authorized technicians. • If the casing is classified as Class 1 laser equipment • Service and repair work on the Audio System must only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. The CD player/CD changer is damaged, hazardous laser radiation can occur. See the separate OnStar owner's manual supplied in your vehicle's document organizer. NOTE All work must be equipped with OnStar, a vehicle telematics communications and navigation system.
100 Saab 9-5 Audio System WARNING OnStar System (US Option only) Your vehicle may be carried out by authorized technicians. • If the casing is classified as Class 1 laser equipment • Service and repair work on the Audio System must only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. The CD player/CD changer is damaged, hazardous laser radiation can occur. See the separate OnStar owner's manual supplied in your vehicle's document organizer. NOTE All work must be equipped with OnStar, a vehicle telematics communications and navigation system.
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... 3 Ventilation position 3 IB430 To open: • Slide the control towards the rear to open the sunroof to the comfort position. The sunroof incorporates an interior, manual, sliding sun blind. Interior equipment and trunk 111 Sunroof (Option) WARNING Be alert to the ventilation position. Always remove the ignition key when leaving the...
... 3 Ventilation position 3 IB430 To open: • Slide the control towards the rear to open the sunroof to the comfort position. The sunroof incorporates an interior, manual, sliding sun blind. Interior equipment and trunk 111 Sunroof (Option) WARNING Be alert to the ventilation position. Always remove the ignition key when leaving the...