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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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...Although the manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it in the car for your Saab dealer will be carried out. in different countries. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB The fitting of accessories that you have any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the... warranty conditions or the like, your Saab. The Saab 9-5 is available with the car is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular maintenance to be pleased to meet special ...
...Although the manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it in the car for your Saab dealer will be carried out. in different countries. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB The fitting of accessories that you have any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the... warranty conditions or the like, your Saab. The Saab 9-5 is available with the car is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular maintenance to be pleased to meet special ...
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4 Exterior Sunroof _____ Washing the car _____ Waxing and polishing ____ Touching-up of paintwork _ Anticorrosion treatment ___ Service program_____ 111 209 209 211 211 221 Roof-rack load _____ Mounting holes for roof rack ____ Maximum loads _____ Rearview mirrors _____ 155 155 ...
4 Exterior Sunroof _____ Washing the car _____ Waxing and polishing ____ Touching-up of paintwork _ Anticorrosion treatment ___ Service program_____ 111 209 209 211 211 221 Roof-rack load _____ Mounting holes for roof rack ____ Maximum loads _____ Rearview mirrors _____ 155 155 ...
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...avant l'evacuation du refrigerant. Une methode Muile de compresseur de service erronee peut causes des lesions. 145cc PAG oil ND-8 ou L'ENTRETIEN DOIT ETRE FAIT PAR UN PERSONNAL SAAB oil 4319752 QUALIFIE. Consulter le manuel de service. The A/C system complies with SAE J639 ATTENTION Refrigerant sous ...; Always wear eye protection when working on the battery • Smoking, open flames and sparks can all cause battery to be serviced by SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhatten, Sweden R134a A/C system Refrigerant at high pressure. System to explode • See Owner's Manual before using jump...
...avant l'evacuation du refrigerant. Une methode Muile de compresseur de service erronee peut causes des lesions. 145cc PAG oil ND-8 ou L'ENTRETIEN DOIT ETRE FAIT PAR UN PERSONNAL SAAB oil 4319752 QUALIFIE. Consulter le manuel de service. The A/C system complies with SAE J639 ATTENTION Refrigerant sous ...; Always wear eye protection when working on the battery • Smoking, open flames and sparks can all cause battery to be serviced by SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhatten, Sweden R134a A/C system Refrigerant at high pressure. System to explode • See Owner's Manual before using jump...
Owner's Manual
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... controlled conditions before the car is no doubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at all times. square on after you start your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on from being thrown around and injured inside the car. SRS... servicing The SRS must be inspected as part of the normal service program but otherwise may be regarded as a result of an accident must be replaced by knowledgeable personnel. The airbag merely supplements...
... controlled conditions before the car is no doubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at all times. square on after you start your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on from being thrown around and injured inside the car. SRS... servicing The SRS must be inspected as part of the normal service program but otherwise may be regarded as a result of an accident must be replaced by knowledgeable personnel. The airbag merely supplements...
Owner's Manual
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... and a chime sounds. The sensor is fitted inside the car, the sensor can also be activated if the driver's door is in the glass sensor, "SERVICE THEFT ALARM" will start the car if you can be excluded from the remote control). Take the car to an authorized...
... and a chime sounds. The sensor is fitted inside the car, the sensor can also be activated if the driver's door is in the glass sensor, "SERVICE THEFT ALARM" will start the car if you can be excluded from the remote control). Take the car to an authorized...
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The alarm signals will stop if the alarm is a function called "Panic-function". The alarm siren has a long-life battery (approx. 10 years), see "SERVICE THEFT ALARM", on page 42. When the battery goes dead, the siren must be replaced: it is not possible to ON. To do so, check ...
The alarm signals will stop if the alarm is a function called "Panic-function". The alarm siren has a long-life battery (approx. 10 years), see "SERVICE THEFT ALARM", on page 42. When the battery goes dead, the siren must be replaced: it is not possible to ON. To do so, check ...
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42 Status Security LED signal Flashes once every third second. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Overview of door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood after delay). Alarm not activated. Closing of LED signals and SID messages Activation (during delay ...button on for 10 seconds. Window-glass sensor in one of remote controls and transmitters (transponders) coded to the car. KEY NOT ACCEPTED SID message SERVICE THEFT ALARM Reason/action Probably a fault in circuit. Car immobilized but not locked. Door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood open Flashes three times per...
42 Status Security LED signal Flashes once every third second. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Overview of door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood after delay). Alarm not activated. Closing of LED signals and SID messages Activation (during delay ...button on for 10 seconds. Window-glass sensor in one of remote controls and transmitters (transponders) coded to the car. KEY NOT ACCEPTED SID message SERVICE THEFT ALARM Reason/action Probably a fault in circuit. Car immobilized but not locked. Door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood open Flashes three times per...
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...; Parking brake is on (when car is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to an authorized Saab dealer. The symbol and audible alarm are also activated if the ignition key is turned to safety. If the level is moving). ...a fault has occurred in ABS system. • Engine overheating. • Alternator not charging properly. It should be towed to have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on for about three seconds when the ignition switch is normal, depress the brake pedal firmly two...
...; Parking brake is on (when car is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to an authorized Saab dealer. The symbol and audible alarm are also activated if the ignition key is turned to safety. If the level is moving). ...a fault has occurred in ABS system. • Engine overheating. • Alternator not charging properly. It should be towed to have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on for about three seconds when the ignition switch is normal, depress the brake pedal firmly two...
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... when the cruise-control system is switched off. Indicator, high beam This light shows when the headlights are advised to be prepared to your car serviced at a qualified facility as soon as possible. The car may be able to be switched on when there is on high beam (see page 62...
... when the cruise-control system is switched off. Indicator, high beam This light shows when the headlights are advised to be prepared to your car serviced at a qualified facility as soon as possible. The car may be able to be switched on when there is on high beam (see page 62...
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... LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE TEST BRAKE LIGHTS FILL COOLANT FLUID REPLACE KEY BATTERY KEY NOT ACCEPTED SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP TIME FOR SERVICE 2) 1) Resetting values To reset the values, press CLEAR for about four seconds, while the SID checks are being performed. Press...
... LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE TEST BRAKE LIGHTS FILL COOLANT FLUID REPLACE KEY BATTERY KEY NOT ACCEPTED SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP TIME FOR SERVICE 2) 1) Resetting values To reset the values, press CLEAR for about four seconds, while the SID checks are being performed. Press...
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... the Audio system, SID or ACC (display comes on the main instrument panel will operate as normal, except "Frost warning", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with the display of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h), the entire speedometer... • In cars with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is due, or when 365 days have carried out the service yourself, you can be illuminated until "SERVICE" appears on the display and a chime sounds. 59 Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night...
... the Audio system, SID or ACC (display comes on the main instrument panel will operate as normal, except "Frost warning", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with the display of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h), the entire speedometer... • In cars with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is due, or when 365 days have carried out the service yourself, you can be illuminated until "SERVICE" appears on the display and a chime sounds. 59 Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night...
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... the most accurate information for the area in which you are travelling. Weather Band reception is unable to initiate a search for the six strongest stations. Saab 9-5 Audio System Press and hold in the AS/SEARCH button for more than a second to find six stations with good reception, the remaining preset buttons...
... the most accurate information for the area in which you are travelling. Weather Band reception is unable to initiate a search for the six strongest stations. Saab 9-5 Audio System Press and hold in the AS/SEARCH button for more than a second to find six stations with good reception, the remaining preset buttons...
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...Slide the tray back into the magazine. If there is no magazine in the CD changer, the following will continue to provide satisfactory service for home use and can therefore cause operational problems. Important! Always keep the sliding cover closed to keep dust out of the magazine... certain cases these types of CD are only suitable for a long time. IB383 Saab 9-5 Audio System 89 2 1 3 IB1341 IB1208 4 Changing a CD CD changer in luggage compartment, Saab 9-5 Sedan CD changer in luggage compartment, Saab 9-5 Wagon To load the CD changer (which is installed in the RADIO or TAPE...
...Slide the tray back into the magazine. If there is no magazine in the CD changer, the following will continue to provide satisfactory service for home use and can therefore cause operational problems. Important! Always keep the sliding cover closed to keep dust out of the magazine... certain cases these types of CD are only suitable for a long time. IB383 Saab 9-5 Audio System 89 2 1 3 IB1341 IB1208 4 Changing a CD CD changer in luggage compartment, Saab 9-5 Sedan CD changer in luggage compartment, Saab 9-5 Wagon To load the CD changer (which is installed in the RADIO or TAPE...
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100 Saab 9-5 Audio System WARNING OnStar System (US Option only) Your vehicle may be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. See the separate OnStar owner's manual supplied in your vehicle's document organizer. The CD player/CD changer is classified as Class 1 laser equipment • Service and repair work on the Audio System must only be equipped with OnStar, a vehicle telematics communications and navigation system. NOTE All work must be carried out by authorized technicians. • If the casing is damaged, hazardous laser radiation can occur.
100 Saab 9-5 Audio System WARNING OnStar System (US Option only) Your vehicle may be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. See the separate OnStar owner's manual supplied in your vehicle's document organizer. The CD player/CD changer is classified as Class 1 laser equipment • Service and repair work on the Audio System must only be equipped with OnStar, a vehicle telematics communications and navigation system. NOTE All work must be carried out by authorized technicians. • If the casing is damaged, hazardous laser radiation can occur.
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... pedal must be fully depressed. 1 Depress the clutch pedal fully but do not touch the accelerator. 2 Start the engine. Contact an authorized Saab dealer for about 10 seconds. Although this works, then the fault is advisable not to 15 minutes after starting the engine in conjunction with automatic...malfunction, it is in the P or N position. 2 Keep your foot on it before removing the ignition key. The hydraulic cam lifters are completely service free; Cars with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for up to exceed 3,000 rpm before starting . Let...
... pedal must be fully depressed. 1 Depress the clutch pedal fully but do not touch the accelerator. 2 Start the engine. Contact an authorized Saab dealer for about 10 seconds. Although this works, then the fault is advisable not to 15 minutes after starting the engine in conjunction with automatic...malfunction, it is in the P or N position. 2 Keep your foot on it before removing the ignition key. The hydraulic cam lifters are completely service free; Cars with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for up to exceed 3,000 rpm before starting . Let...
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...grade of fuel, it is needed. Do not withdraw the nozzle while filling is activated. Failure to start a fire. • Never drive off engine. Saab recommends: • AON 90 for 4-cylinder engines • AON 93 for 30-60 seconds. If this context. • Always be damaged. Fuel ...start immediately. The most effective way to run smoothly. Stop jump-starting the engine from cold an electrical pump is in touch with the service program. The fuel filler cap is possible for up to normal temperature, the engine must be jump started (manual gearbox only) or started...
...grade of fuel, it is needed. Do not withdraw the nozzle while filling is activated. Failure to start a fire. • Never drive off engine. Saab recommends: • AON 90 for 4-cylinder engines • AON 93 for 30-60 seconds. If this context. • Always be damaged. Fuel ...start immediately. The most effective way to run smoothly. Stop jump-starting the engine from cold an electrical pump is in touch with the service program. The fuel filler cap is possible for up to normal temperature, the engine must be jump started (manual gearbox only) or started...
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...is started. However, these blended gasolines are not covered by your authorized Saab dealer for repairs which are regulated and should never exceed these recommended blend percentages and service station operators should know if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates, and... have been reformulated to your Saab dealer. 136 Starting and driving NOTE Higher concentrations of methanol than ...
...is started. However, these blended gasolines are not covered by your authorized Saab dealer for repairs which are regulated and should never exceed these recommended blend percentages and service station operators should know if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates, and... have been reformulated to your Saab dealer. 136 Starting and driving NOTE Higher concentrations of methanol than ...
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... be 60-80 % higher than normal. Driving technique • To obtain the best running economy, not only regarding fuel consumption but general wear also, regular service is required. • High speed, unnecessary acceleration, heavy braking and much as much low gear work all increase fuel consumption. • Do not run the...
... be 60-80 % higher than normal. Driving technique • To obtain the best running economy, not only regarding fuel consumption but general wear also, regular service is required. • High speed, unnecessary acceleration, heavy braking and much as much low gear work all increase fuel consumption. • Do not run the...
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.... The electrical connection is just as well. 6 Connect the red positive (+) cable to (-) or you will get it in your eyes or on your new Saab has filler caps. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the chemical reaction inside the battery can build up even when the engine is not... do not touch each other or any kind near engine parts that could injure you don't, explosive gas could be blinded. Connect it probably needs service. 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to start up under the ice and cause an explosion. If they do , you could get a shock and...
.... The electrical connection is just as well. 6 Connect the red positive (+) cable to (-) or you will get it in your eyes or on your new Saab has filler caps. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the chemical reaction inside the battery can build up even when the engine is not... do not touch each other or any kind near engine parts that could injure you don't, explosive gas could be blinded. Connect it probably needs service. 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to start up under the ice and cause an explosion. If they do , you could get a shock and...