Owner's Manual
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... panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192 194 195 Power steering _____ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Temperature gauge _____ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in winter_____ 150 Coolant: checking/changing ... _____ 181 Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 137 138 232 232 Jump starting _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 Battery charge _____ 177 6 Engine compartment...
... panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192 194 195 Power steering _____ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Temperature gauge _____ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in winter_____ 150 Coolant: checking/changing ... _____ 181 Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 137 138 232 232 Jump starting _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 Battery charge _____ 177 6 Engine compartment...
Owner's Manual
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... 233 233 Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192 194 195 Power steering _____ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Engine temperature gauge _ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in cold climate ____ 150 Coolant: checking/changing...179 230 133 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 65 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets _____ 181 Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Automatic transmission _____ 138 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 232 Jump starting _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 ...
... 233 233 Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192 194 195 Power steering _____ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Engine temperature gauge _ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in cold climate ____ 150 Coolant: checking/changing...179 230 133 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 65 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets _____ 181 Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Automatic transmission _____ 138 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 232 Jump starting _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 54
...FLUID". WARNING Never open the cap of the selector lever is hot, open with care. WARNING It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be distracted from the road. The driver's attention can cause hot coolant and steam to do not remove the cap. Selector lever indication (Automatic transmission...) The position of the expansion tank completely when the engine is indicated on the main instrument panel. do so and check the coolant level by the Audio System. 54 NOTE Instruments and controls Trip computer SID (Saab Information Display (...
...FLUID". WARNING Never open the cap of the selector lever is hot, open with care. WARNING It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be distracted from the road. The driver's attention can cause hot coolant and steam to do not remove the cap. Selector lever indication (Automatic transmission...) The position of the expansion tank completely when the engine is indicated on the main instrument panel. do so and check the coolant level by the Audio System. 54 NOTE Instruments and controls Trip computer SID (Saab Information Display (...
Owner's Manual
Page 141
...3) to spare the brakes when you would on the corresponding uphill slope. If the automatic-transmission fluid should overheat, the following message will remain in abnormally frequent gear changing. Overheating of...TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING". Contact an authorized Saab dealer (see page 158. Select the same gear as a camping trailer in a locked gear that produces an engine speed of the transmission fluid or the oil cooler may be extinguished. Continue driving in hilly country, with automatic transmission, see also page 152). 141 Towing Towing of the automatic-transmission fluid...
...3) to spare the brakes when you would on the corresponding uphill slope. If the automatic-transmission fluid should overheat, the following message will remain in abnormally frequent gear changing. Overheating of...TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING". Contact an authorized Saab dealer (see page 158. Select the same gear as a camping trailer in a locked gear that produces an engine speed of the transmission fluid or the oil cooler may be extinguished. Continue driving in hilly country, with automatic transmission, see also page 152). 141 Towing Towing of the automatic-transmission fluid...
Owner's Manual
Page 144
... in Normal mode, in position 2 or 1. The Winter mode is in which case a change down to position P or R. The automatic-transmission fluid overheats. 144 Starting and driving To select Sport mode, press the "S" button on the selector lever when the selector lever is selected. ...to use kick-down in the Winter mode, in position N, D, 3, 2 or 1. SPORT and WINTER modes • "Fault indicator, automatic transmission" appears on main instrument panel, see page 140. • "Fault indicator, automatic transmission" appears on icy roads. Third gear is moved to reduce wheelspin.
... in Normal mode, in position 2 or 1. The Winter mode is in which case a change down to position P or R. The automatic-transmission fluid overheats. 144 Starting and driving To select Sport mode, press the "S" button on the selector lever when the selector lever is selected. ...to use kick-down in the Winter mode, in position N, D, 3, 2 or 1. SPORT and WINTER modes • "Fault indicator, automatic transmission" appears on main instrument panel, see page 140. • "Fault indicator, automatic transmission" appears on icy roads. Third gear is moved to reduce wheelspin.
Owner's Manual
Page 168
engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Engine-oil dipstick Engine-oil filler cap Reservoir, brake/clutch fluid Fuse box Expansion tank, coolant Washer-fluid filler cap Battery Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid Ignition discharge module Reservoir, power-steering fluid 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 IB576 engine Engine compartment, 6-cyl. 168 Car care and technical information Engine compartment, 6-cyl.
engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Engine-oil dipstick Engine-oil filler cap Reservoir, brake/clutch fluid Fuse box Expansion tank, coolant Washer-fluid filler cap Battery Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid Ignition discharge module Reservoir, power-steering fluid 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 IB576 engine Engine compartment, 6-cyl. 168 Car care and technical information Engine compartment, 6-cyl.
Owner's Manual
Page 173
... engine has been running temperature, approximately 175°F (80°C). Dispose of approximately 0.4 qts (0.4 liter). Manual transmission Check and top up (see page 231), automatic transmission fluid Dexron III (synthetic fluid) can be achieved by driving the car for at normal running . • Do not spill oil on the ...Next, move the selector lever to D and wait for about 30 min on the dipstick corresponds to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as this case, the correct fluid level may be at least 15 seconds. Let the engine idle. 3 Wipe the dipstick clean with the service ...
... engine has been running temperature, approximately 175°F (80°C). Dispose of approximately 0.4 qts (0.4 liter). Manual transmission Check and top up (see page 231), automatic transmission fluid Dexron III (synthetic fluid) can be achieved by driving the car for at normal running . • Do not spill oil on the ...Next, move the selector lever to D and wait for about 30 min on the dipstick corresponds to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as this case, the correct fluid level may be at least 15 seconds. Let the engine idle. 3 Wipe the dipstick clean with the service ...
Owner's Manual
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Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be performed according to this program. (b.) Change automatic transmission fluid at more frequent intervals (20,000; 50,000; 80,000 miles, etc.) if car is driven in dense city ... km) 1,000 (1,600 km) " 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 Manual gearbox oil level R Outer and inner driver joint boots " " ! 222 Maintenance and owner assistance 70,000 (112,000 km...
Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be performed according to this program. (b.) Change automatic transmission fluid at more frequent intervals (20,000; 50,000; 80,000 miles, etc.) if car is driven in dense city ... km) 1,000 (1,600 km) " 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 Manual gearbox oil level R Outer and inner driver joint boots " " ! 222 Maintenance and owner assistance 70,000 (112,000 km...
Owner's Manual
Page 232
...-assisted steering of rack-and-pinion type; 232 Specifications Suspension Electronically controlled 4-speed, fully automatic with universal joints Number of turns, lock to lock _____ 2,9 Power-steering fluid _____ Power-steering fluid CHF 11S Selector-lever positions _____ Transmission-fluid capacity, dry transmission (incl. and 6-cylinder _____ telescopic steering-column shaft with hydraulic torque converter, planetary...
...-assisted steering of rack-and-pinion type; 232 Specifications Suspension Electronically controlled 4-speed, fully automatic with universal joints Number of turns, lock to lock _____ 2,9 Power-steering fluid _____ Power-steering fluid CHF 11S Selector-lever positions _____ Transmission-fluid capacity, dry transmission (incl. and 6-cylinder _____ telescopic steering-column shaft with hydraulic torque converter, planetary...
Owner's Manual
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... _____ 112 Audio System _____ 77 Audio System, quick guide _____ 79 Autochecking of lights on starting ____ 52 Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 67 Automatic transmission, technical data _____ 232 B Battery _____ 177 Battery charging/replacing _____ 178 Battery, boost starting _____ 160 Belt... guide _____ 12 Boost starting using jump leads ____ 160 Booster cushion _____ 21 Brake and clutch fluid _____ 175 Brake-fluid reservoir _____ 175...
... _____ 112 Audio System _____ 77 Audio System, quick guide _____ 79 Autochecking of lights on starting ____ 52 Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 67 Automatic transmission, technical data _____ 232 B Battery _____ 177 Battery charging/replacing _____ 178 Battery, boost starting _____ 160 Belt... guide _____ 12 Boost starting using jump leads ____ 160 Booster cushion _____ 21 Brake and clutch fluid _____ 175 Brake-fluid reservoir _____ 175...
Owner's Manual
Page 242
... 61 Headlights _____ 61 Holidaying abroad _____ 213 Hood _____ 166 Horn _____ 107 F Fault codes, Audio System _____ 99 Flat spot, tire _____ 206 Fluid level, automatic transmission __ 173 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ____ 116 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon ___ 119 Follow-me-home function _____ 61 Frequently asked...
... 61 Headlights _____ 61 Holidaying abroad _____ 213 Hood _____ 166 Horn _____ 107 F Fault codes, Audio System _____ 99 Flat spot, tire _____ 206 Fluid level, automatic transmission __ 173 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ____ 116 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon ___ 119 Follow-me-home function _____ 61 Frequently asked...
Owner's Manual
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... system _ 23 Saab 9-5 Audio System _____ 77 Saab Information Display (SID) _____ 54 Safety belts _____ 12 Safety belts, care of _____ 207 Safety-belt pretensioners _____ 12 Safety-belt reminder _____ 12 Seats _____ 102 Securing a load _____ 36 Selector lever indication, automatic transmission _____ 54 Service ... control _____ 32 Remote-control battery, changing ____ 35 Reporting safety defects _____ 220 Reprogramming of systems _____ 237 Reservoir, power-steering fluid _____ 176 Rev counter _____ 52 Reversing lights _____ 63 O Oil capacity, engine _____ 228 Oil change, engine _____ 172 Oil ...
... system _ 23 Saab 9-5 Audio System _____ 77 Saab Information Display (SID) _____ 54 Safety belts _____ 12 Safety belts, care of _____ 207 Safety-belt pretensioners _____ 12 Safety-belt reminder _____ 12 Seats _____ 102 Securing a load _____ 36 Selector lever indication, automatic transmission _____ 54 Service ... control _____ 32 Remote-control battery, changing ____ 35 Reporting safety defects _____ 220 Reprogramming of systems _____ 237 Reservoir, power-steering fluid _____ 176 Rev counter _____ 52 Reversing lights _____ 63 O Oil capacity, engine _____ 228 Oil change, engine _____ 172 Oil ...
Owner's Manual
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...Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 216 216 218 219 Power steering _____ 198 Steering fluid: grade _____ 198 Temperature gauge _____ 57 Driving in hot weather ____ 173 Driving in winter_____ 171 Coolant _____ 196 Cooling-...Wiper/washer control stalk _ 70 Washer fluid: topping up __ 203 Washer jets _____ 203 Important considerations for driving _____ 149 Turbo unit _____ 189 Engine: technical data _____ 250 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic transmission fluid ____ 156 157 254 254 Jump starting...
...Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 216 216 218 219 Power steering _____ 198 Steering fluid: grade _____ 198 Temperature gauge _____ 57 Driving in hot weather ____ 173 Driving in winter_____ 171 Coolant _____ 196 Cooling-...Wiper/washer control stalk _ 70 Washer fluid: topping up __ 203 Washer jets _____ 203 Important considerations for driving _____ 149 Turbo unit _____ 189 Engine: technical data _____ 250 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic transmission fluid ____ 156 157 254 254 Jump starting...
Owner's Manual
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...255 255 Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 216 216 218 219 Power steering _____ 198 Steering fluid: grade _____ 198 Engine temperature gauge _ 57 Driving in hot weather ____ 173 Driving in cold climate ____ 171 Coolant _____ 196 ...146 201 253 150 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 70 Washer fluid: topping up __ 203 Washer jets _____ 203 Important considerations for driving _____ 149 Turbo unit _____ 189 Engine: technical data _____ 250 Automatic transmission _____ 157 Automatic transmission fluid ____ 254 Jump starting _____ 182 Battery _____ 199 Battery ...
...255 255 Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 216 216 218 219 Power steering _____ 198 Steering fluid: grade _____ 198 Engine temperature gauge _ 57 Driving in hot weather ____ 173 Driving in cold climate ____ 171 Coolant _____ 196 ...146 201 253 150 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 70 Washer fluid: topping up __ 203 Washer jets _____ 203 Important considerations for driving _____ 149 Turbo unit _____ 189 Engine: technical data _____ 250 Automatic transmission _____ 157 Automatic transmission fluid ____ 254 Jump starting _____ 182 Battery _____ 199 Battery ...
Owner's Manual
Page 160
...wait for the message to position L. Brake failure can also increase the temperature of the automatic-transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained, for the automatic transmission, the car will appear on hilly roads with the wrong gear is selected, resulting in... a trailer on a long or steep downhill slope. Contact an authorized Saab dealer (see also page 173). Towing Towing of the fluid. 160 NOTE Starting and driving Overheated transmission fluid If the automatic-transmission fluid should overheat, the following message will remain in hilly country, with...
...wait for the message to position L. Brake failure can also increase the temperature of the automatic-transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained, for the automatic transmission, the car will appear on hilly roads with the wrong gear is selected, resulting in... a trailer on a long or steep downhill slope. Contact an authorized Saab dealer (see also page 173). Towing Towing of the fluid. 160 NOTE Starting and driving Overheated transmission fluid If the automatic-transmission fluid should overheat, the following message will remain in hilly country, with...
Owner's Manual
Page 163
... to position P or R. The selector lever is running by pressing the "W" button on the selector-lever surround. The automatic-transmission fluid overheats. • "Automatic transmission, fault indicator" appears on main instrument panel, see page 159. • "Automatic transmission, fault indicator" appears on main instrument panel, see page 159. Winter mode can be deselected if The W button is...
... to position P or R. The selector lever is running by pressing the "W" button on the selector-lever surround. The automatic-transmission fluid overheats. • "Automatic transmission, fault indicator" appears on main instrument panel, see page 159. • "Automatic transmission, fault indicator" appears on main instrument panel, see page 159. Winter mode can be deselected if The W button is...
Owner's Manual
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190 Car care and technical information Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6) Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Engine-oil dipstick Engine-oil filler cap Reservoir, brake/clutch fluid Fuse box Expansion tank, coolant Washer-fluid filler cap Battery Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid Ignition discharge module Reservoir, power-steering fluid 1 9 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 IB1774
190 Car care and technical information Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6) Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Engine-oil dipstick Engine-oil filler cap Reservoir, brake/clutch fluid Fuse box Expansion tank, coolant Washer-fluid filler cap Battery Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid Ignition discharge module Reservoir, power-steering fluid 1 9 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 IB1774
Owner's Manual
Page 195
.... Do not dispose of approximately 0.4 qts (0.4 liter). Let the engine idle. 3 Wipe the dipstick clean with Saab 3309 automatic transmission fluid (mineral oil-based), adding it back. 4 With the fluid at least 15 seconds. In this could cause a fire. These get very hot when the engine has been running... for at normal temperature, the level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to D and wait for automatic-transmission fluid distance between the MAX and MIN marks on the open road. 2 With the engine idling, move the selector lever to a volume...
.... Do not dispose of approximately 0.4 qts (0.4 liter). Let the engine idle. 3 Wipe the dipstick clean with Saab 3309 automatic transmission fluid (mineral oil-based), adding it back. 4 With the fluid at least 15 seconds. In this could cause a fire. These get very hot when the engine has been running... for at normal temperature, the level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to D and wait for automatic-transmission fluid distance between the MAX and MIN marks on the open road. 2 With the engine idling, move the selector lever to a volume...
Owner's Manual
Page 254
..., approximately 3.5 litres can be drained through the drain plug in the transmission casing Transmission fluid _____ Saab 3309 (mineral oil based) Clutch type _____ Hydraulic plate clutches, brake bands and one-way couplings Speed (mph / km/h) at 1000 rpm in 5th gear: 4-cylinder _____ 254 Specifications Automatic transmission All-synchromesh 5-speed with final drive and differential...
..., approximately 3.5 litres can be drained through the drain plug in the transmission casing Transmission fluid _____ Saab 3309 (mineral oil based) Clutch type _____ Hydraulic plate clutches, brake bands and one-way couplings Speed (mph / km/h) at 1000 rpm in 5th gear: 4-cylinder _____ 254 Specifications Automatic transmission All-synchromesh 5-speed with final drive and differential...
Owner's Manual
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... _____128 Audio System _____83 Audio System, quick guide _____85 Autochecking of lights on starting ____56 Automatic climate control (ACC) _____72 Automatic transmission, technical data _____254 B Battery _____199 Battery charging/replacing _____200 Battery, boost starting _____182 Belt... guide _____12 Boost starting using jump leads ____182 Booster cushion _____27 Brake and clutch fluid _____197 Brake-fluid reservoir _____197 Brakes,...
... _____128 Audio System _____83 Audio System, quick guide _____85 Autochecking of lights on starting ____56 Automatic climate control (ACC) _____72 Automatic transmission, technical data _____254 B Battery _____199 Battery charging/replacing _____200 Battery, boost starting _____182 Belt... guide _____12 Boost starting using jump leads ____182 Booster cushion _____27 Brake and clutch fluid _____197 Brake-fluid reservoir _____197 Brakes,...