Owner's Manual
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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 ... 62 Cruise control _____ 145 Wipers and washers _____ 65 Washer fluid _____ 180 Replacing wiper blades __ 180 Audio system _____ 77 Steering-wheel controls____ 94 Front fog lights _____ 63 Climate control system: automatic _____ 67 Air conditioning: simple fault diagnosis _____ 206 Seat heating controls ...
...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 ... 62 Cruise control _____ 145 Wipers and washers _____ 65 Washer fluid _____ 180 Replacing wiper blades __ 180 Audio system _____ 77 Steering-wheel controls____ 94 Front fog lights _____ 63 Climate control system: automatic _____ 67 Air conditioning: simple fault diagnosis _____ 206 Seat heating controls ...
Owner's Manual
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... 116 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 116 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon _____ 119 Trunk _____ 116 Tool kit _____ 126 Spare wheel _____ 126, 154 Jack _____ 203 Fuel gauge _____ 53 Fuel filler flap _____ 134 Refueling _____ 134 Fuel economy _____ 149 Fuel grade _____... 228 Brakes and braking _____ Winter driving _____ Wheels and tires _____ Wheel changing _____ Spare wheel _____ Wheel and tire specifications ____ IB580 146 150 198 203 154 233
... 116 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 116 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon _____ 119 Trunk _____ 116 Tool kit _____ 126 Spare wheel _____ 126, 154 Jack _____ 203 Fuel gauge _____ 53 Fuel filler flap _____ 134 Refueling _____ 134 Fuel economy _____ 149 Fuel grade _____... 228 Brakes and braking _____ Winter driving _____ Wheels and tires _____ Wheel changing _____ Spare wheel _____ Wheel and tire specifications ____ IB580 146 150 198 203 154 233
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...(15 kg) Max. IB994 IB963 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. Safe working load 2000 lbs. (1,000 kg). Tighten wheel bolts in the event of jack into jacking point next to... wheel to park. 2 Fit top of a collision. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. An unsecured...
...(15 kg) Max. IB994 IB963 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. Safe working load 2000 lbs. (1,000 kg). Tighten wheel bolts in the event of jack into jacking point next to... wheel to park. 2 Fit top of a collision. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. An unsecured...
Owner's Manual
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... can cause burns or abrasions to the body when the airbag inflates/deflates. • Never rest your hands or forearms on the steering-wheel center padding. • If the AIR BAG warning light remains on after which to further enhance the safety of occupants. The warning light...or by the car rolling over. • Never attach anything you might have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer. The same applies to anything to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instrument panel, as this could even inflate without a crash. The supplementary restraint system (SRS...
... can cause burns or abrasions to the body when the airbag inflates/deflates. • Never rest your hands or forearms on the steering-wheel center padding. • If the AIR BAG warning light remains on after which to further enhance the safety of occupants. The warning light...or by the car rolling over. • Never attach anything you might have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer. The same applies to anything to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instrument panel, as this could even inflate without a crash. The supplementary restraint system (SRS...
Owner's Manual
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... via the control module to deflate. SRS (airbag) system with belt pretensioners 1 2 3 4 5 6 Electronic control module and sensor Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) Steering wheel with integral airbag Passenger airbag Side-airbag sensor Side airbag Airbag now fully inflated.
... via the control module to deflate. SRS (airbag) system with belt pretensioners 1 2 3 4 5 6 Electronic control module and sensor Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) Steering wheel with integral airbag Passenger airbag Side-airbag sensor Side airbag Airbag now fully inflated.
Owner's Manual
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..., the airbag will make the optimum contact with the occupant, i.e. In addition, airbags provide no circumstances may any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any of airbags Do you start your vehicle, it needs room to wear a safety belt if airbags...
..., the airbag will make the optimum contact with the occupant, i.e. In addition, airbags provide no circumstances may any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any of airbags Do you start your vehicle, it needs room to wear a safety belt if airbags...
Owner's Manual
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Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light 47 Warning, charging This light will sound. If it comes on the rear wheels. If the ABS warning light is on at the same time, the ABS system may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the battery will ... ignition key. Danger of a fault (see pages 175 / 176). Check the alternator drive belt (see page 162). Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. This light will come on together with if the battery is on . If the belt has broken, the engine may be lost. Brake warning...
Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light 47 Warning, charging This light will sound. If it comes on the rear wheels. If the ABS warning light is on at the same time, the ABS system may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the battery will ... ignition key. Danger of a fault (see pages 175 / 176). Check the alternator drive belt (see page 162). Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. This light will come on together with if the battery is on . If the belt has broken, the engine may be lost. Brake warning...
Owner's Manual
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... when the ignition switch is critical to the Start or Drive position. WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, there is turned to an authorized Saab dealer. The symbol and audible alarm are also activated if the ignition key is a danger of the brake fluid (see page 58). A chime will ... a crash. • To help avoid injury to have the brake system checked. For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of the rear wheels locking up on after the engine has started within 10 seconds. If the level is moving). • Brake fluid level low. • Fault detected in...
... when the ignition switch is critical to the Start or Drive position. WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, there is turned to an authorized Saab dealer. The symbol and audible alarm are also activated if the ignition key is a danger of the brake fluid (see page 58). A chime will ... a crash. • To help avoid injury to have the brake system checked. For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of the rear wheels locking up on after the engine has started within 10 seconds. If the level is moving). • Brake fluid level low. • Fault detected in...
Owner's Manual
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... on and an alarm chime will be illuminated if the speed of the coolant. speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the tank. Use the Saab Information display (SID) to 87 mph (140 km/h). When this is at normal operating temperature. Instruments and controls 53 IB606 IB345 Speedometer...
... on and an alarm chime will be illuminated if the speed of the coolant. speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the tank. Use the Saab Information display (SID) to 87 mph (140 km/h). When this is at normal operating temperature. Instruments and controls 53 IB606 IB345 Speedometer...
Owner's Manual
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Saab 9-5 Audio System 77 Saab 9-5 Audio System Quick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System ...Sound controls...Radio ...Cassette player ...CD player ...CD changer...General functions ...Steering-wheel controls ...Security lock...Technical data ...Installation of car phone (option)...Fault codes ...79 81 82 84 87 89 93 94 94 95 98 99 IB1198
Saab 9-5 Audio System 77 Saab 9-5 Audio System Quick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System ...Sound controls...Radio ...Cassette player ...CD player ...CD changer...General functions ...Steering-wheel controls ...Security lock...Technical data ...Installation of car phone (option)...Fault codes ...79 81 82 84 87 89 93 94 94 95 98 99 IB1198
Owner's Manual
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... 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. 94 Saab 9-5 Audio System Steering-wheel controls To facilitate use of the Audio System and to promote safer driving, most of tape. Each...
... 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. 94 Saab 9-5 Audio System Steering-wheel controls To facilitate use of the Audio System and to promote safer driving, most of tape. Each...
Owner's Manual
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...• Don't use . from the telephone to car's circuitry. • Microphone for details of a hands-free car phone. Your authorized Saab dealer has this information available. Adjusting the frequency steps North America/Europe If the car is taken from Europe to North America, the radio's...and the headlining of proper phone installation procedures. Your Saab dealer has details of your authorized Saab dealer. • Volume level for hands-free phone • Car phone connects to be adjusted by volume controls on steering wheel or on at a stoplight or safely off if ...
...• Don't use . from the telephone to car's circuitry. • Microphone for details of a hands-free car phone. Your authorized Saab dealer has this information available. Adjusting the frequency steps North America/Europe If the car is taken from Europe to North America, the radio's...and the headlining of proper phone installation procedures. Your Saab dealer has details of your authorized Saab dealer. • Volume level for hands-free phone • Car phone connects to be adjusted by volume controls on steering wheel or on at a stoplight or safely off if ...
Owner's Manual
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Interior equipment and trunk 101 Interior equipment and trunk Seats ...Steering-wheel adjustment ...Rear-view mirrors ...Electric windows...Sunroof ...Sun visors...Ashtrays...Glove compartment ...Cup holders ...Trunk ...Spare wheel and tools ...Fuel filler flap...Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency...102 107 108 110 111 112 112 113 115 116 126 126 126 IB394
Interior equipment and trunk 101 Interior equipment and trunk Seats ...Steering-wheel adjustment ...Rear-view mirrors ...Electric windows...Sunroof ...Sun visors...Ashtrays...Glove compartment ...Cup holders ...Trunk ...Spare wheel and tools ...Fuel filler flap...Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency...102 107 108 110 111 112 112 113 115 116 126 126 126 IB394
Owner's Manual
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...; Lumbar support. • Head-restraint height. Bear in the following seat adjustments can be adjusted when either of the seat independently. Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see page 28). To lower the seat, press the lower control down. To facilitate getting into the car, both seats can be made to adjust...
...; Lumbar support. • Head-restraint height. Bear in the following seat adjustments can be adjusted when either of the seat independently. Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see page 28). To lower the seat, press the lower control down. To facilitate getting into the car, both seats can be made to adjust...
Owner's Manual
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Interior equipment and trunk 103 Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back. IB402 Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper control forward or back. IB1161 WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of the lumbar support. IB403 Lumbar support Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjustment of emergency braking or an accident.
Interior equipment and trunk 103 Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back. IB402 Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper control forward or back. IB1161 WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of the lumbar support. IB403 Lumbar support Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjustment of emergency braking or an accident.
Owner's Manual
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Interior equipment and trunk 107 Steering-wheel adjustment Fore-and-aft and tilt adjustment of the steering wheel. Make sure that the lever is stationary. To adjust the steering wheel IB408 Push down the lever to lock it. Horn The horn is sounded by pressing the central part of the steering wheel is possible. WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel unless the car is fully locked before driving off. Move the steering wheel to the desired position and then lift the lever to release the locking mechanism.
Interior equipment and trunk 107 Steering-wheel adjustment Fore-and-aft and tilt adjustment of the steering wheel. Make sure that the lever is stationary. To adjust the steering wheel IB408 Push down the lever to lock it. Horn The horn is sounded by pressing the central part of the steering wheel is possible. WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel unless the car is fully locked before driving off. Move the steering wheel to the desired position and then lift the lever to release the locking mechanism.
Owner's Manual
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... the sliding floor. • Never drive the car with the sliding floor pulled out. • Always use . Setting up the floor. 2 Fold out the support wheels. 3 Set the floor down position when it can be changed or modified in any way. • Put the sliding floor in use the car's regular... cargo anchoring when transporting a cargo. • Provide protection on the support wheels. The maximum load that can bear the weight of two people (maximum 440 lbs./200 kg). When the car is parked and the floor is...
... the sliding floor. • Never drive the car with the sliding floor pulled out. • Always use . Setting up the floor. 2 Fold out the support wheels. 3 Set the floor down position when it can be changed or modified in any way. • Put the sliding floor in use the car's regular... cargo anchoring when transporting a cargo. • Provide protection on the support wheels. The maximum load that can bear the weight of two people (maximum 440 lbs./200 kg). When the car is parked and the floor is...
Owner's Manual
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IB1221 Folding down the sliding floor When the floor is not in use 1 Lift up the floor. 2 Fold down the support wheels. 3 Lay down the load with Saab's load straps according to the instructions, see page 121. IB1222 Make sure that the floor is locked in the floor to the outer locking position...
IB1221 Folding down the sliding floor When the floor is not in use 1 Lift up the floor. 2 Fold down the support wheels. 3 Lay down the load with Saab's load straps according to the instructions, see page 121. IB1222 Make sure that the floor is locked in the floor to the outer locking position...
Owner's Manual
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...flap fails to the catch for releasing filler flap IB466 To open fuel filler flap in an emergency 9-5 Sedan Spare wheel and tools The spare wheel, together with compact spare wheel/tire fitted, see page 134. Driving considerations with the jack and jack handle, front towrope attachment eye and toolkit...connected to open the flap, pull the yellow plastic arrow on the driver's door. 126 Interior equipment and trunk IB465 Stowage of spare wheel and tools under trunk floor Button for the filler flap. Fuel filler flap The fuel filler flap is opened manually from inside the trunk....
...flap fails to the catch for releasing filler flap IB466 To open fuel filler flap in an emergency 9-5 Sedan Spare wheel and tools The spare wheel, together with compact spare wheel/tire fitted, see page 134. Driving considerations with the jack and jack handle, front towrope attachment eye and toolkit...connected to open the flap, pull the yellow plastic arrow on the driver's door. 126 Interior equipment and trunk IB465 Stowage of spare wheel and tools under trunk floor Button for the filler flap. Fuel filler flap The fuel filler flap is opened manually from inside the trunk....