Owner's Manual
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Telematics Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Maintenance and owner assistance Specifications Index © Saab Automobile AB 2000 11 33 47 81 107 119 147 187 241 249 263 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2001 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System OnStar -
Telematics Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Maintenance and owner assistance Specifications Index © Saab Automobile AB 2000 11 33 47 81 107 119 147 187 241 249 263 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2001 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System OnStar -
Owner's Manual
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...modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for your Saab dealer will be carried out. Although the manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it in the car for...variants: • 2.3T Ecopower. • 2.3 Turbo Ecopower. • 3.0t V6 Ecopower (SE). in the manual are handled exclusively by Saab Cars USA, Inc. The Saab 9-5 is available with the car is one of the different variants. WARNING WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury ...
...modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for your Saab dealer will be carried out. Although the manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it in the car for...variants: • 2.3T Ecopower. • 2.3 Turbo Ecopower. • 3.0t V6 Ecopower (SE). in the manual are handled exclusively by Saab Cars USA, Inc. The Saab 9-5 is available with the car is one of the different variants. WARNING WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury ...
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... _____ 12 Airbag (SRS) _____ 26 Child seats _____ 19 Child safety lock catch ____ 37 Safety belt care _____ 231 Glove compartment _____ 131 Manual transmission ____ 158 Automatic transmission __ 159 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Break-In period_____ Driving in hot weather _____...
... _____ 12 Airbag (SRS) _____ 26 Child seats _____ 19 Child safety lock catch ____ 37 Safety belt care _____ 231 Glove compartment _____ 131 Manual transmission ____ 158 Automatic transmission __ 159 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Break-In period_____ Driving in hot weather _____...
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...: topping-up __ 204 Washer jets _____ 204 Important considerations for driving _____ 151 Turbo unit _____ 189 Engine: technical data _____ 252 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 158 159 256 256 Jump starting _____ 183 Battery _____ 199 Battery charge _____ 199
...: topping-up __ 204 Washer jets _____ 204 Important considerations for driving _____ 151 Turbo unit _____ 189 Engine: technical data _____ 252 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 158 159 256 256 Jump starting _____ 183 Battery _____ 199 Battery charge _____ 199
Owner's Manual
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... 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. SYSTEM TO BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. Failure to be serviced by SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhatten, Sweden R134a A/C system Refrigerant at high ...pressure. Refrigerant: 875 g of PAG ND-8 oil or Saab 4319752 SK 20 oil Refrigeration oil: 145 cc of R134a. NO SMOKING AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SEE OWNER'S MANUAL WEAR EYE PROTECTION FLAMMABLE GAS ACID Battery Contains corrosive sulfuric...
... 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. SYSTEM TO BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. Failure to be serviced by SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhatten, Sweden R134a A/C system Refrigerant at high ...pressure. Refrigerant: 875 g of PAG ND-8 oil or Saab 4319752 SK 20 oil Refrigeration oil: 145 cc of R134a. NO SMOKING AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SEE OWNER'S MANUAL WEAR EYE PROTECTION FLAMMABLE GAS ACID Battery Contains corrosive sulfuric...
Owner's Manual
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...prying up . 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. For more information see your Owner's Manual before securing loads. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. Use ...vehicle support stands. IB994 IB1705 length: 6" 6 inches (2 m) See your owner´s manual. JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of a collision. Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel...
...prying up . 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. For more information see your Owner's Manual before securing loads. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. Use ...vehicle support stands. IB994 IB1705 length: 6" 6 inches (2 m) See your owner´s manual. JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of a collision. Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... a mechanical key with the car. It is possible to have up to secure a better grip. If one time that are lost , contact your authorized Saab dealer to keep them separate. NOTE: For this reason, we strongly advise you on a black plastic tag that the control module can be necessary to... open the door. The mechanical key is used for manual locking and unlocking. When the key is inserted in a locked car is dangerous. This loss and replacement cost is stuck (e.g. The key unit consists ...
... a mechanical key with the car. It is possible to have up to secure a better grip. If one time that are lost , contact your authorized Saab dealer to keep them separate. NOTE: For this reason, we strongly advise you on a black plastic tag that the control module can be necessary to... open the door. The mechanical key is used for manual locking and unlocking. When the key is inserted in a locked car is dangerous. This loss and replacement cost is stuck (e.g. The key unit consists ...
Owner's Manual
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... inoperative when the car is locked automatically when closed. Locking The trunk lid release is locked from the outside or moving at a standstill) or • Manually, using the key in the trunk lid lock. Trunk lid switch IB457 Opening the trunk with a key. Remote unlocking is independent of the driver's door...
... inoperative when the car is locked automatically when closed. Locking The trunk lid release is locked from the outside or moving at a standstill) or • Manually, using the key in the trunk lid lock. Trunk lid switch IB457 Opening the trunk with a key. Remote unlocking is independent of the driver's door...
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... driver's door (if the car is unlocked and at a speed greater than 4 km/h. However, if the tailgate is locked or moving at a standstill) or • Manually, using the key in the driver's door. Unlocking The tailgate is unlocked using: • The button on the key • The tailgate switch on the...
... driver's door (if the car is unlocked and at a speed greater than 4 km/h. However, if the tailgate is locked or moving at a standstill) or • Manually, using the key in the driver's door. Unlocking The tailgate is unlocked using: • The button on the key • The tailgate switch on the...
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... indicate the door concerned (or tailgate). To cancel the WINTER mode, press the W button. Indicator, high beam This light shows when the headlights are on manually again. In this mode, the gear changes occur later, at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. Indicator, rear fog light This...
... indicate the door concerned (or tailgate). To cancel the WINTER mode, press the W button. Indicator, high beam This light shows when the headlights are on manually again. In this mode, the gear changes occur later, at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. Indicator, rear fog light This...
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... steering wheel like you are familiar with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the use of one light so it should not be switched on manually again. IB351 To activate this function can be unable to avoid a collision and therefore risk injury to yourself and others. The rear fog light... are on for this function, • Switch off . The rear fog light will remain on . Make sure you may be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer. Courtesy Headlight Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on the rear fog light, which will have to switch on low beam for...
... steering wheel like you are familiar with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the use of one light so it should not be switched on manually again. IB351 To activate this function can be unable to avoid a collision and therefore risk injury to yourself and others. The rear fog light... are on for this function, • Switch off . The rear fog light will remain on . Make sure you may be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer. Courtesy Headlight Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on the rear fog light, which will have to switch on low beam for...
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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 air distribution Rear-window heating: ON/OFF 6 7 8 9 8 Recirculation: ON/OFF A/C compressor: ON/OFF ACC system: ON/OFF Temperature setting: RH side...
... 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 air distribution Rear-window heating: ON/OFF 6 7 8 9 8 Recirculation: ON/OFF A/C compressor: ON/OFF ACC system: ON/OFF Temperature setting: RH side...
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...driver's zone. • The passenger zone (front and rear seats). 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. Settings when HI selected: • Maximum heat. • Air...desired climate has been achieved, the rear center vents can be closed 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...
...driver's zone. • The passenger zone (front and rear seats). 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. Settings when HI selected: • Maximum heat. • Air...desired climate has been achieved, the rear center vents can be closed 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...
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... AUTO button will put the system into automatic mode. Pressing the OFF button again will result in but other functions will be selected manually. IB372 IB371 ACC system OFF. Warm air OFF. The selected temperature is switched off . When the engine is started, the ...and 77). IB370 A/C compressor OFF. Instruments and controls Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all the automatically selected settings being displayed. If a manual function is in current settings. In rising temperatures the A/C compressor is switched off at 41°F (+5°C). If at the start the...
... AUTO button will put the system into automatic mode. Pressing the OFF button again will result in but other functions will be selected manually. IB372 IB371 ACC system OFF. Warm air OFF. The selected temperature is switched off . When the engine is started, the ...and 77). IB370 A/C compressor OFF. Instruments and controls Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all the automatically selected settings being displayed. If a manual function is in current settings. In rising temperatures the A/C compressor is switched off at 41°F (+5°C). If at the start the...
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...the fan speed in steps. If, after being off, the ignition is switched on but the engine is not started , the fan will go off manually. If, after 5-10 minutes (depending on the display. Recirculation is selected automatically for effective cooling, but the engine is not started , the fan will... and 77). If the fan is set to prevent unpleasant smells or fumes being off the heating as soon as the rear window is controlled manually. Although recirculation does not substantially affect the air quality, it is useful to 0, the A/C compressor will cut out and ECON will run at...
...the fan speed in steps. If, after being off, the ignition is switched on but the engine is not started , the fan will go off manually. If, after 5-10 minutes (depending on the display. Recirculation is selected automatically for effective cooling, but the engine is not started , the fan will... and 77). If the fan is set to prevent unpleasant smells or fumes being off the heating as soon as the rear window is controlled manually. Although recirculation does not substantially affect the air quality, it is useful to 0, the A/C compressor will cut out and ECON will run at...
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ACC69 1 Make sure the ignition is started. Cancelling the programmed settings (I Manual selections can be programmed into the ACC system so that these will take effect when the car is ON. 2 Select the desired settings. 3 Press and , ...
ACC69 1 Make sure the ignition is started. Cancelling the programmed settings (I Manual selections can be programmed into the ACC system so that these will take effect when the car is ON. 2 Select the desired settings. 3 Press and , ...
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... above 86°F (+30°C) and the selected temperature for the cabin is also possible to driving and weather conditions. Recirculation will be switched on manually. Instruments and controls Programming II It is well below the actual temperature in both temperature zones. Fuel consumption may increase slightly. on if the speed...
... above 86°F (+30°C) and the selected temperature for the cabin is also possible to driving and weather conditions. Recirculation will be switched on manually. Instruments and controls Programming II It is well below the actual temperature in both temperature zones. Fuel consumption may increase slightly. on if the speed...
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... 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 Useful tips (Before driving the car to an authorized Saab dealer) • If AUTO is not shown on the display, see "Cancelling the programmed settings (I . • If the battery...
... 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 Useful tips (Before driving the car to an authorized Saab dealer) • If AUTO is not shown on the display, see "Cancelling the programmed settings (I . • If the battery...
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For further information, please consult your Saab dealer (see page 261). To start the heater: 1 The ignition should be at least 104°F (40°C) for about a second, until a chime is sounded ... The following settings will be used when the heater is running: • Air distribution in AUTO mode. • Recirculation not active but can be selected manually. • Fan speed is automatic and cannot be maintained inside the car even after the engine has stopped, although the coolant temperature must be OFF...
For further information, please consult your Saab dealer (see page 261). To start the heater: 1 The ignition should be at least 104°F (40°C) for about a second, until a chime is sounded ... The following settings will be used when the heater is running: • Air distribution in AUTO mode. • Recirculation not active but can be selected manually. • Fan speed is automatic and cannot be maintained inside the car even after the engine has stopped, although the coolant temperature must be OFF...
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...once: change waveband. Lock the setting by pushing the button in . FAD Press to the Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio (see page 86) PUSH 1 4 2 5 3 6 Preset station buttons Press once: play the preset station. Saab 9-5 Audio System 83 Quick guide to release the button, and adjust the fade between the left... and right channels, pull out and turn the VOL control. Lock the setting by pushing the button in the switch, the system will sound): manual tuning. BAS TRE FAD...
...once: change waveband. Lock the setting by pushing the button in . FAD Press to the Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio (see page 86) PUSH 1 4 2 5 3 6 Preset station buttons Press once: play the preset station. Saab 9-5 Audio System 83 Quick guide to release the button, and adjust the fade between the left... and right channels, pull out and turn the VOL control. Lock the setting by pushing the button in the switch, the system will sound): manual tuning. BAS TRE FAD...