Owner's Manual
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... Brake pads _____ 146 146 175 233 233 Fuse 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 __ 174 / 175 Cooling...
... Brake pads _____ 146 146 175 233 233 Fuse 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 __ 174 / 175 Cooling...
Owner's Manual
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...pads _____ 146 146 175 233 233 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...IB585 Ignition system _____ Drive belts _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ 130 179 230 133 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...
...pads _____ 146 146 175 233 233 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...IB585 Ignition system _____ Drive belts _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ 130 179 230 133 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...
Owner's Manual
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...wheels. Check the alternator drive belt (see pages 175 / 176). Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. If it comes on together with if the battery is not charging. This light will show when the ...light This light will also come on (see "Anti-lock brake warning", page 48). The parking brake is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir (see page 179). WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when parking. • Always apply the...car is on and a chime will be charged, the A/C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steering will sound.
...wheels. Check the alternator drive belt (see pages 175 / 176). Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. If it comes on together with if the battery is not charging. This light will show when the ...light This light will also come on (see "Anti-lock brake warning", page 48). The parking brake is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir (see page 179). WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when parking. • Always apply the...car is on and a chime will be charged, the A/C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steering will sound.
Owner's Manual
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... and/or recycling of automotive materials. Headlamp aiming ... 209 210 210 211 213 213 214 engine ...Emission control systems Engine...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid...Coolant ...Brake and clutch fluid ...Power steering fluid ...Battery ... 166 167 168 169 170 171 173 174 175 176 177 Drive belts ...Wipers and washers ...Changing bulbs ...Fuses ...Wheels...Compact spare...
... and/or recycling of automotive materials. Headlamp aiming ... 209 210 210 211 213 213 214 engine ...Emission control systems Engine...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid...Coolant ...Brake and clutch fluid ...Power steering fluid ...Battery ... 166 167 168 169 170 171 173 174 175 176 177 Drive belts ...Wipers and washers ...Changing bulbs ...Fuses ...Wheels...Compact spare...
Owner's Manual
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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. 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
Owner's Manual
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...MAX and MIN marks when the oil temperature is unscrewed. Changing of the brake fluid should only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. Clean the dipstick. Top up with DOT 4 fluid. 176 Car care and technical information Brake pad wear indicators The outboard brake ...before checking the level. The oil should be checked regularly, as specified in fluid level is moderate, due to normal brake pad wear, topping up , as the brake pads wear. Power steering fluid reservoir Power steering fluid Check the level of the parking brake cables and brake pads, must only be...
...MAX and MIN marks when the oil temperature is unscrewed. Changing of the brake fluid should only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. Clean the dipstick. Top up with DOT 4 fluid. 176 Car care and technical information Brake pad wear indicators The outboard brake ...before checking the level. The oil should be checked regularly, as specified in fluid level is moderate, due to normal brake pad wear, topping up , as the brake pads wear. Power steering fluid reservoir Power steering fluid Check the level of the parking brake cables and brake pads, must only be...
Owner's Manual
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... (80,000 km) 223 100,000 (160,000 km) 11 Service Intervals ** Miles = U.S. 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 60,000 (96,000 km) 7 1,000 (1,600 km) 8 9 10 " " " " " " " " " " " (c.) Check wheel alignment if ... R Rotate tires, front to rear R Brake pads and discs; Cars Kilometers = Canadian Cars Service # Chassis R Ball joint clearance, outer and inner steering joints and rubber boots R Front suspension, rear axle mountings;
... (80,000 km) 223 100,000 (160,000 km) 11 Service Intervals ** Miles = U.S. 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 60,000 (96,000 km) 7 1,000 (1,600 km) 8 9 10 " " " " " " " " " " " (c.) Check wheel alignment if ... R Rotate tires, front to rear R Brake pads and discs; Cars Kilometers = Canadian Cars Service # Chassis R Ball joint clearance, outer and inner steering joints and rubber boots R Front suspension, rear axle mountings;
Owner's Manual
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... 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. torque converter and oil cooler) 7.5 qts (7 litres) If fluid change required, approximately 3.5 litres can be drained through the drain plug in the transmission casing...
... 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. torque converter and oil cooler) 7.5 qts (7 litres) If fluid change required, approximately 3.5 litres can be drained through the drain plug in the transmission casing...
Owner's Manual
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Index Light horn _____ 61 Light switches _____ 61 Luggage-compartment lighting _____ 64 Plates and labels _____ 235 Poly-V-belt _____ 179 Power steering _____ 176 Power-steering fluid _____ 176 Programming I, ACC _____ 73 Programming II, ACC _____ 74 Programming the ACC _____ 73 243 Roof load _____ 155 ... Milometer _____ 52 Motoring abroad _____ 213 S SID _____ 54 SRS (airbag) _____ 23 SRS, supplementary restraint 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-...
Index Light horn _____ 61 Light switches _____ 61 Luggage-compartment lighting _____ 64 Plates and labels _____ 235 Poly-V-belt _____ 179 Power steering _____ 176 Power-steering fluid _____ 176 Programming I, ACC _____ 73 Programming II, ACC _____ 74 Programming the ACC _____ 73 243 Roof load _____ 155 ... Milometer _____ 52 Motoring abroad _____ 213 S SID _____ 54 SRS (airbag) _____ 23 SRS, supplementary restraint 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-...
Owner's Manual
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... Brake pads _____ 165 165 197 255 255 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-system capacity _ 250...
... Brake pads _____ 165 165 197 255 255 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-system capacity _ 250...
Owner's Manual
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... Brake pads _____ 165 165 197 255 255 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 Cooling-system...
... Brake pads _____ 165 165 197 255 255 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 Cooling-system...
Owner's Manual
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... system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. If the ABS warning light is mechanical and operates on at the same time, the ABS system may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the battery will not be charged, the A/C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steering will be inoperative because... are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine. This light will show when the parking brake is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir (see page 201). If the car is driven with if the battery is moving.
... system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. If the ABS warning light is mechanical and operates on at the same time, the ABS system may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the battery will not be charged, the A/C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steering will be inoperative because... are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine. This light will show when the parking brake is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir (see page 201). If the car is driven with if the battery is moving.
Owner's Manual
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Headlight aiming ... 233 233 234 235 237 237 239 engine ...Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6)...Emission control systems Engine...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid...Coolant ...Brake and clutch fluid ...Power steering fluid ...Air filter... 188 189 190 191 192 193 195 196 197 198 198 Battery ...Drive belts ...Wipers and washers ...Changing bulbs ...Fuses ...Wheels...Compact spare...
Headlight aiming ... 233 233 234 235 237 237 239 engine ...Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6)...Emission control systems Engine...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid...Coolant ...Brake and clutch fluid ...Power steering fluid ...Air filter... 188 189 190 191 192 193 195 196 197 198 198 Battery ...Drive belts ...Wipers and washers ...Changing bulbs ...Fuses ...Wheels...Compact spare...
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
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Too much fluid can be used by Saab should be higher, both of the power steering fluid in the reservoir regularly, in an unsafe condition, even if they might fit. The wheels should lie between the MAX and MIN marks when the ... level can be lower, and in higher temperatures the level can result in the cap completely again before it is about 70°F (+20°C). Power steering fluid on hot engine components constitutes a fire risk. The oil should point forward during the check. Clean around the cap before checking the level. 198 Car...
Too much fluid can be used by Saab should be higher, both of the power steering fluid in the reservoir regularly, in an unsafe condition, even if they might fit. The wheels should lie between the MAX and MIN marks when the ... level can be lower, and in higher temperatures the level can result in the cap completely again before it is about 70°F (+20°C). Power steering fluid on hot engine components constitutes a fire risk. The oil should point forward during the check. Clean around the cap before checking the level. 198 Car...
Owner's Manual
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... and wheel housings, which are exposed to how the maximum quantity of the engine or gearbox/transmission. • Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels. The cleaning is applied. Apply the new coating thinly, as otherwise it may be recovered from the car on its eventual scrapping...a source of the plastic. Approximately 90% of glass, wood, paper and textiles. If the composition has worn or flaked off on your Saab dealer. Obtain a few important items to learn that could be reclaimed from the car. Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials A typical car...
... and wheel housings, which are exposed to how the maximum quantity of the engine or gearbox/transmission. • Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels. The cleaning is applied. Apply the new coating thinly, as otherwise it may be recovered from the car on its eventual scrapping...a source of the plastic. Approximately 90% of glass, wood, paper and textiles. If the composition has worn or flaked off on your Saab dealer. Obtain a few important items to learn that could be reclaimed from the car. Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials A typical car...
Owner's Manual
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... (200 mm) Gas-filled dampers Coil springs 255 Brake system Footbrake (ABS) _____ Hydraulic disc brakes with universal joints 2,9 Power-steering fluid CHF 11S Brake-fluid capacity _____ 0.925 qts (900 ml) Disc diameter: Front _____ 11.34 in (288 mm) Front, certain variants *)..._____ 15.5 in2 (100 cm2) Steering Steering _____ Number of rack-and-pinion type; ventilated discs on rear wheels Brake fluid _____ DOT 4 Power-assisted steering of turns, lock to lock _____ Power-steering fluid _____ Handbrake _____ Acts on front wheels. telescopic steering-column shaft with vacuum servo unit....
... (200 mm) Gas-filled dampers Coil springs 255 Brake system Footbrake (ABS) _____ Hydraulic disc brakes with universal joints 2,9 Power-steering fluid CHF 11S Brake-fluid capacity _____ 0.925 qts (900 ml) Disc diameter: Front _____ 11.34 in (288 mm) Front, certain variants *)..._____ 15.5 in2 (100 cm2) Steering Steering _____ Number of rack-and-pinion type; ventilated discs on rear wheels Brake fluid _____ DOT 4 Power-assisted steering of turns, lock to lock _____ Power-steering fluid _____ Handbrake _____ Acts on front wheels. telescopic steering-column shaft with vacuum servo unit....
Owner's Manual
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... schedule _____244 Manual gearbox, technical data ____254 Maxi fuses _____217 Milometer _____56 Motoring abroad _____237 Reprogramming of systems _____ 259 Reservoir, power-steering fluid ____ 198 Rev counter _____ 56 Reversing lights _____ 68 Roof load _____ 176 Running-in _____ 170 Q Questions on function..., Audio System _____85 S SID _____ 59 SRS (airbag) _____ 29 SRS, supplementary restraint system 29 Saab 9-5 Audio System _____ 83 Saab Information Display (SID) _____ 59 Saab Parking Assistance _____ 184 Safety belts _____ 12 Safety belts, care of _____ 232 Safety-belt pretensioners _____...
... schedule _____244 Manual gearbox, technical data ____254 Maxi fuses _____217 Milometer _____56 Motoring abroad _____237 Reprogramming of systems _____ 259 Reservoir, power-steering fluid ____ 198 Rev counter _____ 56 Reversing lights _____ 68 Roof load _____ 176 Running-in _____ 170 Q Questions on function..., Audio System _____85 S SID _____ 59 SRS (airbag) _____ 29 SRS, supplementary restraint system 29 Saab 9-5 Audio System _____ 83 Saab Information Display (SID) _____ 59 Saab Parking Assistance _____ 184 Safety belts _____ 12 Safety belts, care of _____ 232 Safety-belt pretensioners _____...