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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2006 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System 1 Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Customer Assistance and Information Specifications Index 11 43 57 90 113 141 191 253 259 273 1 Saab Automobile AB 2005 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2006 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System 1 Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Customer Assistance and Information Specifications Index 11 43 57 90 113 141 191 253 259 273 1 Saab Automobile AB 2005 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
Owner's Manual
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...each section of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that you keep it does not include precise specifications of Canada Limited in the manual are not followed. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for any questions concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty... If you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and that are not approved by Saab Cars USA, Inc. To find a specific item, use the overviews given on pages 3-6. NOTICE NOTICE texts warn of the book. WARNING WARNING texts warn against the...
...each section of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that you keep it does not include precise specifications of Canada Limited in the manual are not followed. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for any questions concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty... If you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and that are not approved by Saab Cars USA, Inc. To find a specific item, use the overviews given on pages 3-6. NOTICE NOTICE texts warn of the book. WARNING WARNING texts warn against the...
Owner's Manual
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IB3835 Safety 11 Safety Seats _____ Head restraint _____ Safety belts _____ Child safety _____ Airbag_____ 18 21 12 22 29 1 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
IB3835 Safety 11 Safety Seats _____ Head restraint _____ Safety belts _____ Child safety _____ Airbag_____ 18 21 12 22 29 1 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Owner's Manual
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... that side will be activated, and only then if certain predetermined conditions are fitted in the front doors, sense the rise in pressure caused by Saab. In a side impact, only the airbag on the doors that would be repaired. The sensors, which are met such as intended and thus... (thick plastic film) in the front door is a risk that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. • Do not modify the speaker installation in the front doors or install speakers other than those specifically approved by the door panel being pressed in during an impact condition. Failure to the seat...
... that side will be activated, and only then if certain predetermined conditions are fitted in the front doors, sense the rise in pressure caused by Saab. In a side impact, only the airbag on the doors that would be repaired. The sensors, which are met such as intended and thus... (thick plastic film) in the front door is a risk that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. • Do not modify the speaker installation in the front doors or install speakers other than those specifically approved by the door panel being pressed in during an impact condition. Failure to the seat...
Owner's Manual
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IB4116 Security 43 Security Doors _____ Central locking _____ Car alarm _____ 44 44 50 1 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
IB4116 Security 43 Security Doors _____ Central locking _____ Car alarm _____ 44 44 50 1 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
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Instruments and controls 57 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights _____ Instruments _____ Saab Information Display (SID) _____ Switches _____ Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 58 64 68 73 79 1 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB3844
Instruments and controls 57 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights _____ Instruments _____ Saab Information Display (SID) _____ Switches _____ Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 58 64 68 73 79 1 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB3844
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...included in SID. The message should be deleted by first briefly pressing the CLR button, then depressing it is shown on the car's specifications. Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started until "SERVICE" appears on the display and a chime sounds. If a ... failure. When a CHECK message is activated while driving, a chime sounds and the message appears in the autocheck of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). If more than one . Front light failure. Rear light failure. Washer fluid level low. Remote control battery low...
...included in SID. The message should be deleted by first briefly pressing the CLR button, then depressing it is shown on the car's specifications. Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started until "SERVICE" appears on the display and a chime sounds. If a ... failure. When a CHECK message is activated while driving, a chime sounds and the message appears in the autocheck of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). If more than one . Front light failure. Rear light failure. Washer fluid level low. Remote control battery low...
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Saab 9-5 Audio System 89 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio _____ CD player _____ CD changer 1 _____ MP3 player _____ Portable player 1 _____ General functions _____ Sound system _____ Technical data _____ Antennas _____ Error codes _____ Security lock _____ 93 99 100 102 104 105 107 108 109 112 112 12Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB3867
Saab 9-5 Audio System 89 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio _____ CD player _____ CD changer 1 _____ MP3 player _____ Portable player 1 _____ General functions _____ Sound system _____ Technical data _____ Antennas _____ Error codes _____ Security lock _____ 93 99 100 102 104 105 107 108 109 112 112 12Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB3867
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...previous menu. If this happens, contact the radio station. Setup menu 2 Select the number of preset pages to be displayed on receiving specific information from radio stations. • This system relies on the display. RDS features are no function on FM stations that will be displayed...on US/CA cars. In rare cased, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that broadcast RDS information. The RDS system is available. 94 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). Number of pages with preset stations: 1 Hold...
...previous menu. If this happens, contact the radio station. Setup menu 2 Select the number of preset pages to be displayed on receiving specific information from radio stations. • This system relies on the display. RDS features are no function on FM stations that will be displayed...on US/CA cars. In rare cased, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that broadcast RDS information. The RDS system is available. 94 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). Number of pages with preset stations: 1 Hold...
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Number of presets FM/AM/XM45 1 __ 6 x 6 Frequency range FM _____ 87.7 - 107,9 MHz AM _____ 530 - 1710 kHz 108 Saab 9-5 Audio System Tuning steps Automatic tuning __ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Manual tuning ____ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Frequency range (FM) ... < 0.5% CD player and CD changer 1-bit system and 8 x oversampling Frequency range ___ 20 - 20000 Hz ±1 dB Distortion _____ 85 dB CD changer capacity: 6 discs Specifications in accordance with EIA Interim Standard. THD = Total Harmonic Distortion Technical data Tone controls Bass_____ ±8 dB at 100 Hz Treble _____ ±8 dB at...
Number of presets FM/AM/XM45 1 __ 6 x 6 Frequency range FM _____ 87.7 - 107,9 MHz AM _____ 530 - 1710 kHz 108 Saab 9-5 Audio System Tuning steps Automatic tuning __ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Manual tuning ____ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Frequency range (FM) ... < 0.5% CD player and CD changer 1-bit system and 8 x oversampling Frequency range ___ 20 - 20000 Hz ±1 dB Distortion _____ 85 dB CD changer capacity: 6 discs Specifications in accordance with EIA Interim Standard. THD = Total Harmonic Distortion Technical data Tone controls Bass_____ ±8 dB at 100 Hz Treble _____ ±8 dB at...
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Interior equipment and trunk 113 Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment_____ Electric windows_____ Rearview mirrors_____ Moonroof 1 _____ Interior lighting _____ Sun visors _____ Ashtrays 1 _____ Glove compartment ___ Cup holders _____ Trunk _____ 114 115 116 123 124 125 126 127 129 130 1 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB394
Interior equipment and trunk 113 Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment_____ Electric windows_____ Rearview mirrors_____ Moonroof 1 _____ Interior lighting _____ Sun visors _____ Ashtrays 1 _____ Glove compartment ___ Cup holders _____ Trunk _____ 114 115 116 123 124 125 126 127 129 130 1 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB394
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... ____ Driving with a spare wheel fitted _____ Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open_____ Driving in deep water __ Towing the car_____ Jump starting _____ Saab Parking Assistance 1 _____ Parking brake _____ Parking_____ 181 183 183 185 185 185 185 188 170 167 168 1 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all...
... ____ Driving with a spare wheel fitted _____ Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open_____ Driving in deep water __ Towing the car_____ Jump starting _____ Saab Parking Assistance 1 _____ Parking brake _____ Parking_____ 181 183 183 185 185 185 185 188 170 167 168 1 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all...
Owner's Manual
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...states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on and your vehicle is certified to you might damage your authorized Saab dealer for best performance. Static electricity discharge from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible...fill a container while it is in contact with a posted octane of 93 or higher for diagnosis. To help avoid injury to meet specifications which were developed by your vehicle. If the octane is less than the ground. • Bring the fill nozzle in your vehicle damaged...
...states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on and your vehicle is certified to you might damage your authorized Saab dealer for best performance. Static electricity discharge from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible...fill a container while it is in contact with a posted octane of 93 or higher for diagnosis. To help avoid injury to meet specifications which were developed by your vehicle. If the octane is less than the ground. • Bring the fill nozzle in your vehicle damaged...
Owner's Manual
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...on fuel. The malfunction indicator lamp may be driving. Never use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier. Saab recommends that you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. If your emission control system to work properly. It ...oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); Saab recommends that contains methanol. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for service. 151 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you buy...
...on fuel. The malfunction indicator lamp may be driving. Never use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier. Saab recommends that you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. If your emission control system to work properly. It ...oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); Saab recommends that contains methanol. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for service. 151 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you buy...
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... car is moving. 175 Tire chains 1 If you on the accelerator and steer carefully in the desired direction. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to the tires recommended under "Specifications" (see page 268). If the needle on the temperature gauge continues to a standstill but leave the engine running.... links frequently for information on all wheels. Remember that the chains do not contact the wheel-arch liner at full lock. • See section "Specifications", page 268, for wear. • Check that tires age. disengage the clutch (so that the rear of approved tire chains. In a rear...
... car is moving. 175 Tire chains 1 If you on the accelerator and steer carefully in the desired direction. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to the tires recommended under "Specifications" (see page 268). If the needle on the temperature gauge continues to a standstill but leave the engine running.... links frequently for information on all wheels. Remember that the chains do not contact the wheel-arch liner at full lock. • See section "Specifications", page 268, for wear. • Check that tires age. disengage the clutch (so that the rear of approved tire chains. In a rear...
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... 245 245 245 246 248 249 IB3888 250 250 1 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
... 245 245 245 246 248 249 IB3888 250 250 1 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Owner's Manual
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...reproductive harm. These engine families meet all applicable emission control standards. 194 Car care and technical information Engine families Saab cars imported into the United States and Canada meet applicable EPA Federal Standards, California State Standards and Canadian Federal Standards... reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in the service program. The engine family and appropriate tune-up specifications are equipped with the following systems Sequential multiport fuel injection system Three way catalytic converter Crankcase emissions control system Evaporative...
...reproductive harm. These engine families meet all applicable emission control standards. 194 Car care and technical information Engine families Saab cars imported into the United States and Canada meet applicable EPA Federal Standards, California State Standards and Canadian Federal Standards... reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in the service program. The engine family and appropriate tune-up specifications are equipped with the following systems Sequential multiport fuel injection system Three way catalytic converter Crankcase emissions control system Evaporative...
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... should be changed if indicator is light The battery is exposed to 40 days and still have a sufficient charge for starting. A car with a standard equipment specification and a fully charged battery can freeze and fracture. Battery should therefore always be left for up to high temperatures, its life will be checked regularly...
... should be changed if indicator is light The battery is exposed to 40 days and still have a sufficient charge for starting. A car with a standard equipment specification and a fully charged battery can freeze and fracture. Battery should therefore always be left for up to high temperatures, its life will be checked regularly...
Owner's Manual
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Customer Assistance and Information 253 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule _ Owner assistance _____ Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) _____ Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government _____ Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders _____ 254 255 256 256 257 1 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Customer Assistance and Information 253 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule _ Owner assistance _____ Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) _____ Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government _____ Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders _____ 254 255 256 256 257 1 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
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...You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on the Saab Instrument Display (SID) when the car is always good advice! Use only a Saab approved long-life oil filter and engine oils stated in the Specification section of extra additives in normal use of this description, ...match this Owner's Manual. The Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet has provisions to attend Saab service schools, obtain Saab special tools and technical assistance and purchase original equipment service and replacement parts. Additional maintenance is recommended for specific components when the car is ...
...You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on the Saab Instrument Display (SID) when the car is always good advice! Use only a Saab approved long-life oil filter and engine oils stated in the Specification section of extra additives in normal use of this description, ...match this Owner's Manual. The Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet has provisions to attend Saab service schools, obtain Saab special tools and technical assistance and purchase original equipment service and replacement parts. Additional maintenance is recommended for specific components when the car is ...