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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2000 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Maintenance and owner assistance Specifications Index 11 31 45 77 101 129 165 217 225 241 © Saab Automobile AB 1998 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2000 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Maintenance and owner assistance Specifications Index 11 31 45 77 101 129 165 217 225 241 © Saab Automobile AB 1998 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
Owner's Manual
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... available with the car is also a comprehensive index at the beginning of each section of the car. The Saab 9-5 is one of the book. Although the manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it in the U.S.A. Supplied with the following engine variants: •... equipment, the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB The fitting of the different variants. Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on pages 3-7. in the car for your Saab dealer will be carried out. The specifications, design ...
... available with the car is also a comprehensive index at the beginning of each section of the car. The Saab 9-5 is one of the book. Although the manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it in the U.S.A. Supplied with the following engine variants: •... equipment, the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB The fitting of the different variants. Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on pages 3-7. in the car for your Saab dealer will be carried out. The specifications, design ...
Owner's Manual
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... _____ 12 Airbag (SRS) _____ 23 Child seats _____ 18 Child safety lock catch ____ 35 Safety belt care _____ 207 Glove compartment _____ 113 Manual transmission ____ 137 Automatic transmission __ 138 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Break-In period_____ Driving in hot weather _____...
... _____ 12 Airbag (SRS) _____ 23 Child seats _____ 18 Child safety lock catch ____ 35 Safety belt care _____ 207 Glove compartment _____ 113 Manual transmission ____ 137 Automatic transmission __ 138 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Break-In period_____ Driving in hot weather _____...
Owner's Manual
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...-up __ 181 Washer jets _____ 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...
...-up __ 181 Washer jets _____ 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...
Owner's Manual
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... SAE J639 Manufactured by authorized personnel only. Always drain the A/C system before charging the A/C system. See Workshop Service Manual for instructions consult workshop manual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639 ATTENTION Refrigerant sous haute pression 4756961 Drive belt Danger! Improper servicing methods may ... peut causes des lesions. 145cc PAG oil ND-8 ou L'ENTRETIEN DOIT ETRE FAIT PAR UN PERSONNAL SAAB oil 4319752 QUALIFIE. System to explode • See Owner's Manual before using jump leads • Battery acid can cause SERIOUS BURNS • Keep battery upright •...
... SAE J639 Manufactured by authorized personnel only. Always drain the A/C system before charging the A/C system. See Workshop Service Manual for instructions consult workshop manual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639 ATTENTION Refrigerant sous haute pression 4756961 Drive belt Danger! Improper servicing methods may ... peut causes des lesions. 145cc PAG oil ND-8 ou L'ENTRETIEN DOIT ETRE FAIT PAR UN PERSONNAL SAAB oil 4319752 QUALIFIE. System to explode • See Owner's Manual before using jump leads • Battery acid can cause SERIOUS BURNS • Keep battery upright •...
Owner's Manual
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...tighten bolts enough so wheel is jacked up . 5 Using socket wrench in crosswise order (See illustrations). 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. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap....must be level and jack must be changed (See illustrations). 3 Crank jack so that tire clears ground. For more information see your Owner's Manual before securing loads. IB994 IB963 Tighten wheel bolts in tool kit, loosen wheel bolts one-half turn. 6 Raise car so that car begins to...
...tighten bolts enough so wheel is jacked up . 5 Using socket wrench in crosswise order (See illustrations). 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. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap....must be level and jack must be changed (See illustrations). 3 Crank jack so that tire clears ground. For more information see your Owner's Manual before securing loads. IB994 IB963 Tighten wheel bolts in tool kit, loosen wheel bolts one-half turn. 6 Raise car so that car begins to...
Owner's Manual
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... indicates a serious engine-related problem. While your car may still be driven with the "Engine malfunction" indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are on manually again. The car may be able to be driven with care and with the fuel, which, in the tank. The operator should not be mistaken...
... indicates a serious engine-related problem. While your car may still be driven with the "Engine malfunction" indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are on manually again. The car may be able to be driven with care and with the fuel, which, in the tank. The operator should not be mistaken...
Owner's Manual
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... sure you may be mistaken for rear light. The stalk has fixed positions for signalling when changing lanes or passing. The respective indicator lights on manually again. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you are cancelled automatically (stalk returns to the headlight switch. (See also Night panel on the turn , and the...
... sure you may be mistaken for rear light. The stalk has fixed positions for signalling when changing lanes or passing. The respective indicator lights on manually again. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you are cancelled automatically (stalk returns to the headlight switch. (See also Night panel on the turn , and the...
Owner's Manual
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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 the windows, the glass should be done more frequently. How often this will need to be done depends on how clean...
... 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 the windows, the glass should be done more frequently. How often this will need to be done depends on how clean...
Owner's Manual
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... zone (front and rear seats). Settings when HI selected: 69 • Maximum heat. • Air distribution 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. The HI and...made in the temperature setting be made for the driver's zone. 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.
... zone (front and rear seats). Settings when HI selected: 69 • Maximum heat. • Air distribution 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. The HI and...made in the temperature setting be made for the driver's zone. 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.
Owner's Manual
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...OFF. Warm air OFF. Recirculation can be controlled automatically. Pressing the AUTO button will result in current settings. If a manual function is in the system reverting to any currently set program, see page 73 and 74). IB370 A/C compressor OFF. Temperature..., air distribution and fan speed still under automatic control. • Pressing AUTO once will all manual settings. IB371 Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recirculation will cancel all the automatically selected settings being displayed. In falling ...
...OFF. Warm air OFF. Recirculation can be controlled automatically. Pressing the AUTO button will result in current settings. If a manual function is in the system reverting to any currently set program, see page 73 and 74). IB370 A/C compressor OFF. Temperature..., air distribution and fan speed still under automatic control. • Pressing AUTO once will all manual settings. IB371 Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recirculation will cancel all the automatically selected settings being displayed. In falling ...
Owner's Manual
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... sooner if the voltage in the electrical system falls below 50°F (+10°C) (see "Programming I and II", on the display. If, after being off manually. Note, however, that the heating will go off the heating as soon as the rear window is running . To increase the fan speed in steps... low speed until the engine is clear, to 0, the A/C compressor will cut out and ECON will run at low speed until the engine is controlled manually.
... sooner if the voltage in the electrical system falls below 50°F (+10°C) (see "Programming I and II", on the display. If, after being off manually. Note, however, that the heating will go off the heating as soon as the rear window is running . To increase the fan speed in steps... low speed until the engine is clear, to 0, the A/C compressor will cut out and ECON will run at low speed until the engine is controlled manually.
Owner's Manual
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... the floor vents and the fan speed will be switched off for the selections to a level determined by the system. Cancelling the programmed settings (I 73 Manual selections can be programmed into the ACC system so that the ignition must be decreased to confirm that the settings have been cancelled). ACC69 1 Make...
... the floor vents and the fan speed will be switched off for the selections to a level determined by the system. Cancelling the programmed settings (I 73 Manual selections can be programmed into the ACC system so that the ignition must be decreased to confirm that the settings have been cancelled). ACC69 1 Make...
Owner's Manual
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... Example: To have the A/C compressor running when outdoor temperatures are below the actual temperature in until the corresponding symbol has flashed four times on manually. Fuel consumption may increase slightly. to adapt to cancel a programmed function, press and hold in both temperature zones. on the display and ...CTRL 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 Programming II It is also possible to prevent ice or mist forming on the rear window in AUTO mode after Programming II The...
... Example: To have the A/C compressor running when outdoor temperatures are below the actual temperature in until the corresponding symbol has flashed four times on manually. Fuel consumption may increase slightly. to adapt to cancel a programmed function, press and hold in both temperature zones. on the display and ...CTRL 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 Programming II It is also possible to prevent ice or mist forming on the rear window in AUTO mode after Programming II The...
Owner's Manual
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...switch, the system will be switched off after one hour has elapsed since a control button on the radio was last pressed. Press & hold briefly: manual tuning. Press & hold briefly: store a new station. If the Audio System is switched on when the ignition key is not in . Lock .../OFF. BAL To adjust the balance between the front and rear sets of the 6 strongest stations. Saab 9-5 Audio System 79 Quick guide to release the button, and adjust the base level. BAS Press to the Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio (see page 82) PUSH 1 4 2 5 3 6 Preset station buttons Press once:...
...switch, the system will be switched off after one hour has elapsed since a control button on the radio was last pressed. Press & hold briefly: manual tuning. Press & hold briefly: store a new station. If the Audio System is switched on when the ignition key is not in . Lock .../OFF. BAL To adjust the balance between the front and rear sets of the 6 strongest stations. Saab 9-5 Audio System 79 Quick guide to release the button, and adjust the base level. BAS Press to the Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio (see page 82) PUSH 1 4 2 5 3 6 Preset station buttons Press once:...
Owner's Manual
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82 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio Press the RADIO/BAND button (3) to switch to the radio when another source is the number of the preset button selected. The ...
82 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio Press the RADIO/BAND button (3) to switch to the radio when another source is the number of the preset button selected. The ...
Owner's Manual
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The special code is unique to another car (Saab 9-5), you wish to move the main Audio System module and/or CD changer to the car in magazine 1⇒2⇒...⇒ 6⇒1⇒...>: RADIO mode: Auto/manual tuning. Audio System controls on the display: IB385 Control functions: NXT (NEXT): RADIO mode: preselect buttons... display: CD/CD-changer mode: Track search/Rapid play. If a CD changer is to be retrofitted or if you must consult an authorized Saab dealer so that the codes match. If not, the following will also have been security coded. CD mode: Inoperative. 94...
The special code is unique to another car (Saab 9-5), you wish to move the main Audio System module and/or CD changer to the car in magazine 1⇒2⇒...⇒ 6⇒1⇒...>: RADIO mode: Auto/manual tuning. Audio System controls on the display: IB385 Control functions: NXT (NEXT): RADIO mode: preselect buttons... display: CD/CD-changer mode: Track search/Rapid play. If a CD changer is to be retrofitted or if you must consult an authorized Saab dealer so that the codes match. If not, the following will also have been security coded. CD mode: Inoperative. 94...
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... 2x6 87.9 - 107.9 MHz 530 - 1710 kHz 162.40 - 162.55 MHz FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz WB 50 kHz Manual tuning: _____ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Saab 9-5 Audio System 95 Technical data Tone controls Bass _____ ±10 dB at 100 Hz Treble _____ ±10 dB at... < 0.008% Dynamics _____ > 80 dB (1 kHz) CD-changer capacity _____ 6 discs • These specifications comply with the new IHF Standard • Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to alter specifications and design without prior notice. • Dolby noise reduction is produced under licence...
... 2x6 87.9 - 107.9 MHz 530 - 1710 kHz 162.40 - 162.55 MHz FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz WB 50 kHz Manual tuning: _____ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Saab 9-5 Audio System 95 Technical data Tone controls Bass _____ ±10 dB at 100 Hz Treble _____ ±10 dB at... < 0.008% Dynamics _____ > 80 dB (1 kHz) CD-changer capacity _____ 6 discs • These specifications comply with the new IHF Standard • Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to alter specifications and design without prior notice. • Dolby noise reduction is produced under licence...
Owner's Manual
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The CD player/CD changer is damaged, hazardous laser radiation can occur. See the separate OnStar owner's manual supplied in your vehicle's document organizer. NOTE All work must be equipped with OnStar, a vehicle telematics communications and navigation system. 100 Saab 9-5 Audio System WARNING OnStar System (US Option only) Your vehicle may be carried out by authorized technicians. • If the casing is classified as Class 1 laser equipment • Service and repair work on the Audio System must only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer.
The CD player/CD changer is damaged, hazardous laser radiation can occur. See the separate OnStar owner's manual supplied in your vehicle's document organizer. NOTE All work must be equipped with OnStar, a vehicle telematics communications and navigation system. 100 Saab 9-5 Audio System WARNING OnStar System (US Option only) Your vehicle may be carried out by authorized technicians. • If the casing is classified as Class 1 laser equipment • Service and repair work on the Audio System must only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer.
Owner's Manual
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... trunk 111 Sunroof (Option) WARNING Be alert to danger of injury arising from the ventilation position, slide the control back. The sunroof incorporates an interior, manual, sliding sun blind. Press the control to avert the danger of fingers being trapped when operating the sunroof. After the car has been waxed, the...
... trunk 111 Sunroof (Option) WARNING Be alert to danger of injury arising from the ventilation position, slide the control back. The sunroof incorporates an interior, manual, sliding sun blind. Press the control to avert the danger of fingers being trapped when operating the sunroof. After the car has been waxed, the...