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 ... 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 _____ 106 Ventilated front seats _____ 105 Ashtrays _____ 112 Cigarette lighter _____ 112 ...
...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 ... 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 _____ 106 Ventilated front seats _____ 105 Ashtrays _____ 112 Cigarette lighter _____ 112 ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. IB336 WL26 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 air bag. • ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTAINTS. 9 CANADA IB1195 Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors 50 10...
... 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. IB336 WL26 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 air bag. • ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTAINTS. 9 CANADA IB1195 Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors 50 10...
Owner's Manual
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When a rear-facing child seat is not done, the center armrest could swing down in the car as possible from the air bag. IB1204 Fitting the locking strap on certain markets. The fixing points on one of a frontal collision and cause injury to the child. If you .... When fitting child seats in accordance with the legal requirements for children. • Sit as far back as is standard equipment on the center armrest, Saab 9-5 Sedan. Make sure you position it See your vehicle. The locking strap is given to the fixing points beneath the driver´s and passenger´...
When a rear-facing child seat is not done, the center armrest could swing down in the car as possible from the air bag. IB1204 Fitting the locking strap on certain markets. The fixing points on one of a frontal collision and cause injury to the child. If you .... When fitting child seats in accordance with the legal requirements for children. • Sit as far back as is standard equipment on the center armrest, Saab 9-5 Sedan. Make sure you position it See your vehicle. The locking strap is given to the fixing points beneath the driver´s and passenger´...
Owner's Manual
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... collisions. These airbags are triggered only by the safety belts to further enhance the safety of occupants. When the system is triggered by an authorized Saab dealer. The same applies to anything to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instrument panel, as a pipe, for instance. • ...8226; Note that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they deflate through vents in the rear as is detected in the SRS, the AIR BAG warning light on the main instrument panel will be hot for a short time. If a fault is practical. They will not provide protection against ...
... collisions. These airbags are triggered only by the safety belts to further enhance the safety of occupants. When the system is triggered by an authorized Saab dealer. The same applies to anything to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instrument panel, as a pipe, for instance. • ...8226; Note that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they deflate through vents in the rear as is detected in the SRS, the AIR BAG warning light on the main instrument panel will be hot for a short time. If a fault is practical. They will not provide protection against ...
Owner's Manual
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... or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any of airbags or belt pretensioners must only be reduced. AIR BAG warning light WARNING • If the air bag readiness light stays on from being thrown around and injured inside the car. The airbag merely supplements the car's... car, always disconnect the negative (-) battery lead and cover the conductor. • Airbags and belt pretensioners must be working properly. • The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they also ensure that, if a collision occurs in an offset position, the protection...
... or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any of airbags or belt pretensioners must only be reduced. AIR BAG warning light WARNING • If the air bag readiness light stays on from being thrown around and injured inside the car. The airbag merely supplements the car's... car, always disconnect the negative (-) battery lead and cover the conductor. • Airbags and belt pretensioners must be working properly. • The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they also ensure that, if a collision occurs in an offset position, the protection...
Owner's Manual
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... precautions should be commanded based on impact, and at least 20 minutes. The sensors, which point on ? You should I do if the AIR-BAG warning light comes on the car's side the impact occurs. The side airbag trigger will be activated erroneously. Side airbag inflated IB422 WARNING ...The airbag cannot be relied on that a fault has been detected in the air. What should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible, wash any exposed skin using a mild soap and water. • If there is...
... precautions should be commanded based on impact, and at least 20 minutes. The sensors, which point on ? You should I do if the AIR-BAG warning light comes on the car's side the impact occurs. The side airbag trigger will be activated erroneously. Side airbag inflated IB422 WARNING ...The airbag cannot be relied on that a fault has been detected in the air. What should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible, wash any exposed skin using a mild soap and water. • If there is...
Owner's Manual
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... light shows when the rear fog light is next needed, it should be mistaken for rear light. NOTE If the car runs out of fuel, air can cause the catalytic converter to your car and create unsafe driving conditions. Instruments and controls 49 Engine malfunction WARNING An illuminated "Engine malfunction" indicator...
... light shows when the rear fog light is next needed, it should be mistaken for rear light. NOTE If the car runs out of fuel, air can cause the catalytic converter to your car and create unsafe driving conditions. Instruments and controls 49 Engine malfunction WARNING An illuminated "Engine malfunction" indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... produce a single sweep of the intermittent operation can be possible to detect a slight "sweeping" sound. At higher speeds, it may be adjusted to the increased air pressure on . IB569 The delay can be due to between 0 and 2 will make 3, 4 or 5 sweeps, depending on how long the washers were kept on the...
... produce a single sweep of the intermittent operation can be possible to detect a slight "sweeping" sound. At higher speeds, it may be adjusted to the increased air pressure on . IB569 The delay can be due to between 0 and 2 will make 3, 4 or 5 sweeps, depending on how long the washers were kept on the...
Owner's Manual
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...possible way. Note that selecting a higher or lower temperature than that desired will need to maintain the desired temperature inside the car. The air flows through an inlet grille adjacent to the bottom edge of the windshield. The ACC system also includes a charcoal filter which further improves...to be done more frequently. How often this will not speed up the process. To reduce the likelihood of misting on how clean the air is then dehumidified and cooled and, finally, if required, heated. Instruments and controls 67 Automatic climate control (ACC) The ACC system ...
...possible way. Note that selecting a higher or lower temperature than that desired will need to maintain the desired temperature inside the car. The air flows through an inlet grille adjacent to the bottom edge of the windshield. The ACC system also includes a charcoal filter which further improves...to be done more frequently. How often this will not speed up the process. To reduce the likelihood of misting on how clean the air is then dehumidified and cooled and, finally, if required, heated. Instruments and controls 67 Automatic climate control (ACC) The ACC system ...
Owner's Manual
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...onto the door windows for each vent by closing the panel vent half way. IB368 2 1 Interior-temperature sensor 2 Sun sensor If less air is placed over the sun sensor, the ACC system will not function properly. Caution If anything is required, begin by means of the fascia...). • Two blended-air temperature sensors (mounted inside the front floor vents). 68 Instruments and controls The system has five sensors: 1 • Outdoor temperature sensor. •...
...onto the door windows for each vent by closing the panel vent half way. IB368 2 1 Interior-temperature sensor 2 Sun sensor If less air is placed over the sun sensor, the ACC system will not function properly. Caution If anything is required, begin by means of the fascia...). • Two blended-air temperature sensors (mounted inside the front floor vents). 68 Instruments and controls The system has five sensors: 1 • Outdoor temperature sensor. •...
Owner's Manual
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... changes in steps of 2°F (1°C). • Once the desired climate has been achieved, the rear center vents can be closed to prevent warm air being distributed at rear side window IB369 The HI and LO settings for the passenger zone can be selected if they are also HI and... seats). The desired temperature can only be set between 58 and 82°F (15 and 27°C). In addition, there are also selected for the air flow, relative humidity, solar radiation, etc., currently prevailing inside the car. • The most usual temperature setting is 64-75°F (18-24°C), ...
... changes in steps of 2°F (1°C). • Once the desired climate has been achieved, the rear center vents can be closed to prevent warm air being distributed at rear side window IB369 The HI and LO settings for the passenger zone can be selected if they are also HI and... seats). The desired temperature can only be set between 58 and 82°F (15 and 27°C). In addition, there are also selected for the air flow, relative humidity, solar radiation, etc., currently prevailing inside the car. • The most usual temperature setting is 64-75°F (18-24°C), ...
Owner's Manual
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...the system reverting to any currently set program, see page 73 and 74). The selected temperature is switched on at the start the outside air temperature is 32 - 41°F (0 - +5°C), the A/C compressor is selected it will be controlled automatically. In rising temperatures the ... and controls Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all the automatically selected settings being displayed. If at 41°F (+5°C). Temperature, air distribution and fan speed still under automatic control. • Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual selections. • Pressing...
...the system reverting to any currently set program, see page 73 and 74). The selected temperature is switched on at the start the outside air temperature is 32 - 41°F (0 - +5°C), the A/C compressor is selected it will be controlled automatically. In rising temperatures the ... and controls Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all the automatically selected settings being displayed. If at 41°F (+5°C). Temperature, air distribution and fan speed still under automatic control. • Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual selections. • Pressing...
Owner's Manual
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If the fan is useful to prevent unpleasant smells or fumes being drawn into the car from outside. Although recirculation does not substantially affect the air quality, it can also be programmed to switch on the heating automatically when the outdoor temperature is below 41°F (+5°C) and the temperature inside ...
If the fan is useful to prevent unpleasant smells or fumes being drawn into the car from outside. Although recirculation does not substantially affect the air quality, it can also be programmed to switch on the heating automatically when the outdoor temperature is below 41°F (+5°C) and the temperature inside ...
Owner's Manual
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...on the temperature outside. The heating for the rear window and door mirrors will be switched off ) with no increase in the fan speed. Air being distributed to the previous selection, press the AUTO button. Recirculation will be directed onto the windshield with : Defroster & floor vents Floor &... 5-10 minutes, depending on . Floor vents and rear side windows ACC67 ACC66 To revert to the defroster vents. Press twice: Air will be OFF. 72 Instruments and controls Air distribution ACC65 Press once: Defrosting of the rear window and door mirrors will be switched ON.
...on the temperature outside. The heating for the rear window and door mirrors will be switched off ) with no increase in the fan speed. Air being distributed to the previous selection, press the AUTO button. Recirculation will be directed onto the windshield with : Defroster & floor vents Floor &... 5-10 minutes, depending on . Floor vents and rear side windows ACC67 ACC66 To revert to the defroster vents. Press twice: Air will be OFF. 72 Instruments and controls Air distribution ACC65 Press once: Defrosting of the rear window and door mirrors will be switched ON.
Owner's Manual
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...the fan speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system. As the engine warms up, air will also be distributed through the panel vents when you want air distribution through the floor vents and the fan speed will be increased. Cancelling the programmed settings (I 73 ... (the display will flash to confirm that these will take effect when the car is required in hot weather The system will automatically distribute air through the panel vents at least ten minutes after approximately 45 seconds if this is started. Instruments and controls Programming I ) To cancel...
...the fan speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system. As the engine warms up, air will also be distributed through the panel vents when you want air distribution through the floor vents and the fan speed will be increased. Cancelling the programmed settings (I 73 ... (the display will flash to confirm that these will take effect when the car is required in hot weather The system will automatically distribute air through the panel vents at least ten minutes after approximately 45 seconds if this is started. Instruments and controls Programming I ) To cancel...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 Select Defroster. The following measures are recommended if the occupants feel that it is only in the most extreme conditions that all the air vents are fully open, including the center rear vent. If this is not enough...4 Select a higher temperature. If this is not enough...2 ... sure that icing and misting of window glass are likely to be a problem, e.g. in warmer, more humid ambient air. Condensation When the A/C system is running, the intake air is dehumidified, and the resultant condensation is drained off through two outlets underneath the floor of the car, in the vicinity...
... 2 Select Defroster. The following measures are recommended if the occupants feel that it is only in the most extreme conditions that all the air vents are fully open, including the center rear vent. If this is not enough...4 Select a higher temperature. If this is not enough...2 ... sure that icing and misting of window glass are likely to be a problem, e.g. in warmer, more humid ambient air. Condensation When the A/C system is running, the intake air is dehumidified, and the resultant condensation is drained off through two outlets underneath the floor of the car, in the vicinity...
Owner's Manual
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... the left-hand side of the attaching point and press down the head restraint. 105 WARNING Adjust the head restraint so that extract the moist air from between the seat and the body. They can be folded down to increase the driver's rearward vision when the seat is set to provide...
... the left-hand side of the attaching point and press down the head restraint. 105 WARNING Adjust the head restraint so that extract the moist air from between the seat and the body. They can be folded down to increase the driver's rearward vision when the seat is set to provide...
Owner's Manual
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...the lid and lift the ashtray straight out. To refit the ashtray, make sure it closed when not in the door trim. to admit cold air. Slide the cover towards you to charge a mobile phone) when the ignition is 240 W (20 A). The cigarette lighter sockets can be cooled ...in the event of an accident. Rear ashtrays Open the lid to admit cold air WARNING The maximum combined load for accessories (e.g. Interior equipment and trunk 113 Glove compartment WARNING Keep the glove compartment closed . Cold air can also be used for the two cigarette lighter sockets is ON. The ...
...the lid and lift the ashtray straight out. To refit the ashtray, make sure it closed when not in the door trim. to admit cold air. Slide the cover towards you to charge a mobile phone) when the ignition is 240 W (20 A). The cigarette lighter sockets can be cooled ...in the event of an accident. Rear ashtrays Open the lid to admit cold air WARNING The maximum combined load for accessories (e.g. Interior equipment and trunk 113 Glove compartment WARNING Keep the glove compartment closed . Cold air can also be used for the two cigarette lighter sockets is ON. The ...
Owner's Manual
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... engine in the garage. • There is also a danger of CO poisoning if the exhaust system is advisable not to 25 seconds. This air can cause the hydraulic cam followers to emit a ticking noise, which can persist for up to 25 seconds. If this is running smoothly - ... buttons on the brake pedal. 3 Start the engine. Although this works, then the fault is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. Contact an authorized Saab dealer for about 10 seconds. Let the engine idle for checking and rectification. Starting and driving 131 Starting the engine NOTE Take care not to...
... engine in the garage. • There is also a danger of CO poisoning if the exhaust system is advisable not to 25 seconds. This air can cause the hydraulic cam followers to emit a ticking noise, which can persist for up to 25 seconds. If this is running smoothly - ... buttons on the brake pedal. 3 Start the engine. Although this works, then the fault is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. Contact an authorized Saab dealer for about 10 seconds. Let the engine idle for checking and rectification. Starting and driving 131 Starting the engine NOTE Take care not to...
Owner's Manual
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... before switching it is idling. 3 Regulating the boost pressure • The system is optimized for driving The engine-management system in the Saab 9-5 is being flooded (excessively rich fuel-air mixture). This limits idling control, disables the cruise-control system and limits the capacity of the Useful tips on cold climate starting...
... before switching it is idling. 3 Regulating the boost pressure • The system is optimized for driving The engine-management system in the Saab 9-5 is being flooded (excessively rich fuel-air mixture). This limits idling control, disables the cruise-control system and limits the capacity of the Useful tips on cold climate starting...