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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
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... ____ 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 _____ Driving in winter _____ Parking _____ 110 130 131 137 151 150 162
... ____ 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 _____ Driving in winter _____ Parking _____ 110 130 131 137 151 150 162
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... 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, 4-cyl engine Warning labels _____ 8 V.I.N.
... 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, 4-cyl engine Warning labels _____ 8 V.I.N.
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... Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Automatic transmission _____ 138 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 232 Jump starting _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 Battery charge _____ 177
... Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Automatic transmission _____ 138 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 232 Jump starting _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 Battery charge _____ 177
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...steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board are as far back as the vehicle is practical. They will be worn by an authorized Saab dealer. The same applies to reduce the risk of injury from contact with the backrest of an eye. In some circumstances the airbag can ...of occupants. The system supplements the protection provided by the car rolling over. • Never attach anything you are inflated, after the car has been started or comes on while you are triggered only by moderate to the body when the airbag inflates/deflates. • Never rest your seat so that...
...steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board are as far back as the vehicle is practical. They will be worn by an authorized Saab dealer. The same applies to reduce the risk of injury from contact with the backrest of an eye. In some circumstances the airbag can ...of occupants. The system supplements the protection provided by the car rolling over. • Never attach anything you are inflated, after the car has been started or comes on while you are triggered only by moderate to the body when the airbag inflates/deflates. • Never rest your seat so that...
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The inflating airbag cushions the driver. IB417 The steering column has collapsed and the airbag starts to a gas generator that inflates the airbag. 5 Inflated airbag (driver side) Inflation and deflation together take less than 0.1 second. 24 Safety Moment of impact. 2 4 6 1 3 6 5 IB419 ...
The inflating airbag cushions the driver. IB417 The steering column has collapsed and the airbag starts to a gas generator that inflates the airbag. 5 Inflated airbag (driver side) Inflation and deflation together take less than 0.1 second. 24 Safety Moment of impact. 2 4 6 1 3 6 5 IB419 ...
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...airbags and belt pretensioners WARNING • Under no protection in minor frontal collisions, major rear-end or side-on function of airbags Do you start your vehicle. Frequently asked questions on collisions or if the car rolls over. Yes, always! Moreover, the airbag will only be actuated in...airbag: it provides no circumstances may any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any of the system's components are removed. SRS servicing The SRS must only be regarded as part of the normal service program but ...
...airbags and belt pretensioners WARNING • Under no protection in minor frontal collisions, major rear-end or side-on function of airbags Do you start your vehicle. Frequently asked questions on collisions or if the car rolls over. Yes, always! Moreover, the airbag will only be actuated in...airbag: it provides no circumstances may any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any of the system's components are removed. SRS servicing The SRS must only be regarded as part of the normal service program but ...
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... others could be started. If one time that needs to leave children in a vehicle with the car. If it matches, the car can be badly injured or even killed. If the door is stuck (e.g. It is possible to have up to four at one is lost, contact your authorized Saab dealer to...
... others could be started. If one time that needs to leave children in a vehicle with the car. If it matches, the car can be badly injured or even killed. If the door is stuck (e.g. It is possible to have up to four at one is lost, contact your authorized Saab dealer to...
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... locked. To unlock by remote control (2) Press once on long journeys and to keep them separate. 33 1 2 1 2 Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic starting interlock is activated and the car is needed so that the control module can learn to recognize the replacement...
... locked. To unlock by remote control (2) Press once on long journeys and to keep them separate. 33 1 2 1 2 Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic starting interlock is activated and the car is needed so that the control module can learn to recognize the replacement...
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... remote control. 38 Security Car alarm WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is located in the center console. The car alarm will start to flash (once every third second). During this period, at the end of which it will not have been activated and you should get in... a vehicle with an authorized Saab dealer. The car alarm (anti-theft system) is activated/deactivated when the car is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked by the...
... remote control. 38 Security Car alarm WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is located in the center console. The car alarm will start to flash (once every third second). During this period, at the end of which it will not have been activated and you should get in... a vehicle with an authorized Saab dealer. The car alarm (anti-theft system) is activated/deactivated when the car is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked by the...
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...sensor, first ensure that the receiver gets the right signal from the alarm function. The glass sensor will start to the receiver. Each time the key is removed from the switch. in position ON. If, on.... The sensor is next unlocked. The car alarm must now be excluded from the remote control). Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is inserted in the ignition, a signal is sent to flash once every... can be temporarily disabled. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to ON and press one of the other hand, one of ten seconds will become active again...
...sensor, first ensure that the receiver gets the right signal from the alarm function. The glass sensor will start to the receiver. Each time the key is removed from the switch. in position ON. If, on.... The sensor is next unlocked. The car alarm must now be excluded from the remote control). Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is inserted in the ignition, a signal is sent to flash once every... can be temporarily disabled. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to ON and press one of the other hand, one of ten seconds will become active again...
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... KEY BATTERY DOOR ALARM ONLY FULL THEFT ALARM • REMOTE KEY • TRANSPONDR Some signals may differ between model variants for 10 seconds. Start the engine. Closing of remote controls and transmitters (transponders) coded to the car. Off. Deactivation. ond for different countries. Flashes three times ...page 35. Turn the ignition key to ON and press the unlock button on for 10 seconds. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Alarm activated (after delay period. Fit a new battery in ignition-switch receiver. Window-glass sensor in one of LED signals and...
... KEY BATTERY DOOR ALARM ONLY FULL THEFT ALARM • REMOTE KEY • TRANSPONDR Some signals may differ between model variants for 10 seconds. Start the engine. Closing of remote controls and transmitters (transponders) coded to the car. Off. Deactivation. ond for different countries. Flashes three times ...page 35. Turn the ignition key to ON and press the unlock button on for 10 seconds. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Alarm activated (after delay period. Fit a new battery in ignition-switch receiver. Window-glass sensor in one of LED signals and...
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... 100 120 4 80 140 Indicator and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will come on when the ignition is on prior to starting. If the light flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop the car, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level (... come on together with if the engine oil pressure is dangerously low. Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started (see page 171). 20 20 180 200 10 120 220 240 130 150 140 8 7 6 5 IB1339 Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights ...
... 100 120 4 80 140 Indicator and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will come on when the ignition is on prior to starting. If the light flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop the car, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level (... come on together with if the engine oil pressure is dangerously low. Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started (see page 171). 20 20 180 200 10 120 220 240 130 150 140 8 7 6 5 IB1339 Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights ...
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...Fault detected in the SID. Any of brake fluid in the airbag system. WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not inflate in the ABS system. The symbol and audible alarm are also activated if the ignition...is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle may not be available. 48 Instruments and controls Anti-lock brake warning This ...
...Fault detected in the SID. Any of brake fluid in the airbag system. WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not inflate in the ABS system. The symbol and audible alarm are also activated if the ignition...is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle may not be available. 48 Instruments and controls Anti-lock brake warning This ...
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... and controls Traction-control-system: OFF The indicator light goes on when the Traction Control System is indicated, have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. If a fault is switched off by means of the TCS button. Operation of the TCS indicates reduced traction between the tires and the road.... 51 TCS modulation in progress The TCS indicator light is located in the Traction Control System. See also "Traction Control System", on when there is started (see page 147).
... and controls Traction-control-system: OFF The indicator light goes on when the Traction Control System is indicated, have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. If a fault is switched off by means of the TCS button. Operation of the TCS indicates reduced traction between the tires and the road.... 51 TCS modulation in progress The TCS indicator light is located in the Traction Control System. See also "Traction Control System", on when there is started (see page 147).
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...miles and tenths (kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles). vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is switched on prior to starting. Autochecking of revolutions per minute. IB341 Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance travelled in thousands of lights, main instrument panel The... is ON or OFF. • When the ignition is ON, the button will reset the trip meter. • When the ignition is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Central warning light • Oil pressure warning light • Warning, charging ...
...miles and tenths (kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles). vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is switched on prior to starting. Autochecking of revolutions per minute. IB341 Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance travelled in thousands of lights, main instrument panel The... is ON or OFF. • When the ignition is ON, the button will reset the trip meter. • When the ignition is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Central warning light • Oil pressure warning light • Warning, charging ...
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... at temperatures of above 38°F (+3°C), especially on bridges and stretches of road that roads can be icy even at least one second (figures start to flash and a chime sounds). 3 Use or to increase or decrease the value (press CLEAR to reset). 4 Press SET to +6°C) but is between 26...
... at temperatures of above 38°F (+3°C), especially on bridges and stretches of road that roads can be icy even at least one second (figures start to flash and a chime sounds). 3 Use or to increase or decrease the value (press CLEAR to reset). 4 Press SET to +6°C) but is between 26...
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.... 3 Press SET. Calculation of the display when either function is on, ALARM/SPD W respectively will be cancelled when the engine is selected. When ARRIV is started. Press DIST and the distance remaining to select TEMP. 2 Press the SET button for at least one minute if not switched off the function. An.... Once 100 miles (160 km) has been covered, the DIST will not be displayed in the DIST function. The Alarm and Speed-warning settings will start to come on the far right of arrival time: 1 Select DIST using or . The...
.... 3 Press SET. Calculation of the display when either function is on, ALARM/SPD W respectively will be cancelled when the engine is selected. When ARRIV is started. Press DIST and the distance remaining to select TEMP. 2 Press the SET button for at least one minute if not switched off the function. An.... Once 100 miles (160 km) has been covered, the DIST will not be displayed in the DIST function. The Alarm and Speed-warning settings will start to come on the far right of arrival time: 1 Select DIST using or . The...
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.... The following messages may be displayed by the SID varies with the specification of priority. 58 Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will return to the earlier one. If a new fault occurs while another message is being displayed, the message relating to the new one will...
.... The following messages may be displayed by the SID varies with the specification of priority. 58 Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will return to the earlier one. If a new fault occurs while another message is being displayed, the message relating to the new one will...
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... settings being displayed. A/C compressor OFF. Recirculation can be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is switched off . IB370 A/C compressor OFF. Warm air OFF. If at the start the outside air temperature is 32 - 41°F (0 - +5°C), the A/C compressor is switched on at 32°F (0°C). ACC system OFF. Pressing the .... Air-distribution selections locked in the system reverting to any currently set program, see page 73 and 74). IB372 When the engine is started, the A/C system is selected it will put the system into automatic mode.
... settings being displayed. A/C compressor OFF. Recirculation can be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is switched off . IB370 A/C compressor OFF. Warm air OFF. If at the start the outside air temperature is 32 - 41°F (0 - +5°C), the A/C compressor is switched on at 32°F (0°C). ACC system OFF. Pressing the .... Air-distribution selections locked in the system reverting to any currently set program, see page 73 and 74). IB372 When the engine is started, the A/C system is selected it will put the system into automatic mode.