2000 Saab 9-5 Support Question
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How Do You Change Brake Fluid On A 2000 Saab
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
...trip meter _____ Fuel gauge _____ Engine temperature gauge _____
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Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 54 Night panel _____ 59 Clock _____ 60 Traction Control (TCS) Switch...High/low beam control stalk 61 Turn signal and lane change indicator _____ 62 Cruise control _____ 145
Wipers and washers _____ 65 Washer fluid _____ 180 Replacing wiper blades __ 180
Audio system ...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... _____ 235
Engine: description _____ Engine oil level: checking _____ Engine oil: changing _____ Engine oil specification _____
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Brakes and braking _____ ABS brakes _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____
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Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
... _____ 235
Engine: description _____ Engine oil level: checking _____ Engine oil: changing _____ Engine oil specification _____
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Brakes and braking _____ ABS brakes _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____
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Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____
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Owner's Manual - Page 8
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ATTENTION
Refrigerant sous haute pression
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Drive belt Danger! Moving belt
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Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. Always drain the A/C system before charging the .... System to follow prescribed procedures can cut in injury. Failure to be serviced by SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhatten, Sweden
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A/C system Refrigerant at high pressure. 8
Warning labels...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
...changed (See illustrations). 3 Crank jack so that tire clears ground. IB994
IB963 Max. JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of a collision. Safe working load 2000...begins to prevent it from shifting during transport. 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 is...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
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Instruments and controls
Parking brake warning light
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Warning, charging
This light will come on together with if there is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir (see pages ...brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. If it comes on while you are on the rear wheels. WARNING
• Always apply the parking brake when parking. • Always apply the parking brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 48
...; Fault detected in the ABS system.
Central warning light
This light will come on hard braking. • If the level of brake fluid in the reservoir is turned to an authorized Saab dealer. 48
Instruments and controls
Anti-lock brake warning
This light together with and indicates that a fault has occurred in ABS system. •...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
... MIN mark, the SID will display the message "FILL COOLANT FLUID". WARNING
It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is indicated on the main instrument panel..... 54
NOTE
Instruments and controls
Trip computer SID
(Saab Information Display (SID)
The SID displays CHECK messages and has eight trip-computer functions (Saab Car Computer, SCC) The SID display is also...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
... has started as follows: Cars with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for air to exceed... remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before starting .
WARNING
• Carbon monoxide (CO) is advisable not to... key spring back as soon as possible.
Contact an authorized Saab dealer for up . Try another key. If this is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 137
... the engine will prevent 2nd gear being engaged by an authorized Saab dealer. The light begins to work after the vehicle is warmed up and provides you should only be changed as soon as possible during braking. Brake-pad wear indicators
The outer brake pads on the instrument panel. Towing
Towing of shifting before easing...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
... not have to contact a Saab dealer. In this mode, the automatic transmission starts in 4th gear, and gear changes (if necessary) will be engaged in the respective selector positions when the automatic transmission is in the Limp-home mode: Position R Gear D 3 4th 2 3rd 1 3rd
1 Apply the parking brake 2 Make sure the key is...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... a long or steep downhill slope. High ambient temperatures can result from overheated brakes! Try selecting position 1, 2 or 3. Overheating of the transmission fluid or the oil cooler may be extinguished. Continue driving in abnormally frequent gear changing. Starting and driving
Overheated transmission fluid NOTE
If the control module has actuated the Limp-home function for...
Owner's Manual - Page 173
...be obtained for topping up (see page 231), automatic transmission fluid Dexron III (synthetic fluid) can be taken to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as necessary, with a lint-free cloth.... The distance between the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick. If the outside temperature is black, change the fluid. In this could cause a fire. • Protect the environment. These get very hot when the...
Owner's Manual - Page 175
Checking the fluid level
The combined brake and clutch-fluid reservoir is therefore important that brake fluid be changed regularly, as specified in the service program. IB1188
IB498 Close the draincock. 4 Mix the antifreeze and water to normal temperature.
It is transparent to facilitate checking of the Saab original service by an authorized Saab dealer) 1 If the engine is...
Owner's Manual - Page 176
... be fitted without delay. Do not use only Saab original brake pads. If the fall somewhat as the brake pads wear. It is unscrewed.
To ensure optimum brake performance, use DOT 5 brake fluid.
The level should only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. Changing of the power steering fluid in the reservoir regularly, in the cap completely...
Owner's Manual - Page 219
...unscheduled repairs. Transmission fluid changes or suspension alignment, when necessary, are arranged in your dealer will be ordered through a Saab dealer or by ...dealer and locality. Canadian or U.S. travelers may also be performed. "First Service" • Blue -
In the U.S. When scheduled services are apt to replace wear items, such as wiper blades, brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 222
...nals if necessary R Head, fog, brake, tail, turn signal, warning lights instrument panel, backup and marker lamps Transmission R Automatic transmission fluid change (b.) R Automatic gearbox oil level R... Control System maintenance steps. Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be performed according to this program. (b.) Change automatic transmission fluid at more frequent intervals (...
Owner's Manual - Page 223
... and condition R Tire pressure, tread depth and wear (c.) R Rotate tires, front to rear R Brake pads and discs; wear and condition R Brake lines and hoses R Brake fluid level and renewal (max. 2-year intervals) R Check handbrake function R Power steering fluid level
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Owner's Manual - Page 233
... 205/55 R16 M+S Recommended wheels for snow chains _ 6 x 15 (not 9-5 2.3 Turbo Aero) or 6.5 x 16
Handbrake _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake-fluid capacity _____ Disc diameter: Front _____ Front, 9-5 2.3 Turbo Aero _____ Rear _____ Total friction area of brake pads: Front _____ Rear _____
Pressure_____ 60 psi (420 kPa) Maximum life _____ 2,200 miles (3500 km...
Owner's Manual - Page 241
..., boost starting _____ 160 Belt guide _____ 12 Boost starting using jump leads ____ 160 Booster cushion _____ 21 Brake and clutch fluid _____ 175 Brake-fluid reservoir _____ 175 Brakes, technical data _____ 233 Bulbs, changing _____ 182 Bulbs, table of _____ 191
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CD changer _____ 89 CD player _____ 87 CHECK messages _____ 58...
