Owner's Manual
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..., it . Each time the key is removed from the switch. The LED double-flashes when the car is detected (e.g. If the signal is verified, the engine can be excluded from the remote control). If it is then closed again during the new delay period and will start to have the system... checked. This means that the car cannot be secured by children or pets left inside the rear dome light. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to flash once every third second after the 10-seconds period has...
..., it . Each time the key is removed from the switch. The LED double-flashes when the car is detected (e.g. If the signal is verified, the engine can be excluded from the remote control). If it is then closed again during the new delay period and will start to have the system... checked. This means that the car cannot be secured by children or pets left inside the rear dome light. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to flash once every third second after the 10-seconds period has...
Owner's Manual
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...3 60 70 100 120 4 80 140 Indicator and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will come on when the ignition is switched on . If the light flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop the car, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level (see page 52). 90 160 30 40... 100 110 Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This light will come on together with if the engine oil pressure is on prior to starting. Low oil pressure can result in...
...3 60 70 100 120 4 80 140 Indicator and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will come on when the ignition is switched on . If the light flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop the car, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level (see page 52). 90 160 30 40... 100 110 Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This light will come on together with if the engine oil pressure is on prior to starting. Low oil pressure can result in...
Owner's Manual
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... reservoir (see pages 175 / 176). Check the alternator drive belt (see "Anti-lock brake warning", page 48). This light will show when the parking brake is not charging. If the belt has broken, the engine may be lost. Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light 47 Warning, charging This light will come on together with... on the rear wheels. If it comes on . The parking brake is driven with the parking brake still on, will sound. Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer.
... reservoir (see pages 175 / 176). Check the alternator drive belt (see "Anti-lock brake warning", page 48). This light will show when the parking brake is not charging. If the belt has broken, the engine may be lost. Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light 47 Warning, charging This light will come on together with... on the rear wheels. If it comes on . The parking brake is driven with the parking brake still on, will sound. Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer.
Owner's Manual
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Conventional braking without a crash. • To help avoid injury to the ON position and the engine is critical to an authorized Saab dealer. Airbag warning light This light together with will come on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the SID. A chime will ...Saab dealer to the Start or Drive position. Now check the level again. If the level is on after you start your vehicle. WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, there is a danger of the following can activate the central warning light and alarm: • Airbag system. • Low oil pressure in engine...
Conventional braking without a crash. • To help avoid injury to the ON position and the engine is critical to an authorized Saab dealer. Airbag warning light This light together with will come on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the SID. A chime will ...Saab dealer to the Start or Drive position. Now check the level again. If the level is on after you start your vehicle. WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, there is a danger of the following can activate the central warning light and alarm: • Airbag system. • Low oil pressure in engine...
Owner's Manual
Page 50
...automatic transmission when the S (SPORT) button on in 3rd gear, to check if the fault persists. In the WINTER mode, the car pulls away in cars with a trailer attached. When the indicator light is still possible to position 2. Switch the ignition off and on again ...transmission, this mode, the gear changes occur later, at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. Indicator, WINTER-mode This light shows when the WINTER mode has been selected in the transmission. Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible.
...automatic transmission when the S (SPORT) button on in 3rd gear, to check if the fault persists. In the WINTER mode, the car pulls away in cars with a trailer attached. When the indicator light is still possible to position 2. Switch the ignition off and on again ...transmission, this mode, the gear changes occur later, at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. Indicator, WINTER-mode This light shows when the WINTER mode has been selected in the transmission. Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible.
Owner's Manual
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...higher rate of speed. when there is insufficient traction between the tires and the road, and that the engine is started (see page 147). The driver can also sense that extra care should be applied (see ...). The same precautions for . IMPORTANT: the Traction Control System is automatically engaged every time the engine is not responding normally to provide the grip required for the acceleration called for safe cornering and ... still be taken by the driver. The indicator light also goes on when there is indicated, have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer.
...higher rate of speed. when there is insufficient traction between the tires and the road, and that the engine is started (see page 147). The driver can also sense that extra care should be applied (see ...). The same precautions for . IMPORTANT: the Traction Control System is automatically engaged every time the engine is not responding normally to provide the grip required for the acceleration called for safe cornering and ... still be taken by the driver. The indicator light also goes on when there is indicated, have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer.
Owner's Manual
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Use the Saab Information display (SID) to 87 mph (140 km/h). Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows ... shows the amount of fuel left in the highest gear possible, keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on the remaining fuel (see page 228...ABS system. If the needle enters the red zone, the warning light will be illuminated up to check the approximate distance that can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the tank. speedometer shown...
Use the Saab Information display (SID) to 87 mph (140 km/h). Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows ... shows the amount of fuel left in the highest gear possible, keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on the remaining fuel (see page 228...ABS system. If the needle enters the red zone, the warning light will be illuminated up to check the approximate distance that can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the tank. speedometer shown...
Owner's Manual
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...35 42 42 141 134 218 WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW The following messages may be displayed: Message FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR 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... appear in order of the car. If more than one will appear for at least four seconds. 58 Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the display for DIST, ALARM and SPD W will not be reset (see the respective function). If a...
...35 42 42 141 134 218 WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW The following messages may be displayed: Message FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR 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... appear in order of the car. If more than one will appear for at least four seconds. 58 Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the display for DIST, ALARM and SPD W will not be reset (see the respective function). If a...
Owner's Manual
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...graduation), all the other controls will operate as normal, except "Frost warning", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). If you have elapsed since the last service. Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is reduced, and only the most ...Panel mode: • Setting of the Audio system, SID or ACC (display comes on for ten seconds). • CHECK message generated in the SID. • High engine revs cause the rev counter to the normal mode, press the Night-Panel button. Reset by pressing CLEAR for switches ...
...graduation), all the other controls will operate as normal, except "Frost warning", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). If you have elapsed since the last service. Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is reduced, and only the most ...Panel mode: • Setting of the Audio system, SID or ACC (display comes on for ten seconds). • CHECK message generated in the SID. • High engine revs cause the rev counter to the normal mode, press the Night-Panel button. Reset by pressing CLEAR for switches ...
Owner's Manual
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...circuits operational Ignition switch The combined ignition switch and gear-lever lock is located in the ON position when the engine is engaged (automatic transmission: selector in a safe place, as a check, and they normally are disconnected to facilitate starting. See also page 32. Do not leave the key in the... Gear lever no longer locked. LOC K OFF O N ST ON position All electrical circuits working. In the ON position certain warning and indicator lights come on as you will spring back to this position. The gear lever is turned to the ON position. Keep a note of the key ...
...circuits operational Ignition switch The combined ignition switch and gear-lever lock is located in the ON position when the engine is engaged (automatic transmission: selector in a safe place, as a check, and they normally are disconnected to facilitate starting. See also page 32. Do not leave the key in the... Gear lever no longer locked. LOC K OFF O N ST ON position All electrical circuits working. In the ON position certain warning and indicator lights come on as you will spring back to this position. The gear lever is turned to the ON position. Keep a note of the key ...
Owner's Manual
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...malfunction, it , the switch may not operate properly. WARNING • Carbon monoxide (CO) is running smoothly - at a time. Contact an authorized Saab dealer for up . Wait 20-30 seconds before removing the ignition key. It is set up at very low temperatures, you may need to run... to run the starter for checking and rectification. The following should be fully depressed. 1 Depress the clutch pedal fully but do not touch the accelerator. 2 Start the engine. Drive away as soon as the oil warning light has been extinguished to enable the engine to drop crumbs over the ...
...malfunction, it , the switch may not operate properly. WARNING • Carbon monoxide (CO) is running smoothly - at a time. Contact an authorized Saab dealer for up . Wait 20-30 seconds before removing the ignition key. It is set up at very low temperatures, you may need to run... to run the starter for checking and rectification. The following should be fully depressed. 1 Depress the clutch pedal fully but do not touch the accelerator. 2 Start the engine. Drive away as soon as the oil warning light has been extinguished to enable the engine to drop crumbs over the ...
Owner's Manual
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...checked as soon as possible by an authorized Saab dealer. If the engine stalls immediately after several attempts in the normal way - do not touch the accelerator when restarting the engine. Important considerations for driving The engine-management system in the Saab 9-5 is detected in the engine-management system, the "Engine malfunction" light... on the main instrument panel will prevent the engine being driven...
...checked as soon as possible by an authorized Saab dealer. If the engine stalls immediately after several attempts in the normal way - do not touch the accelerator when restarting the engine. Important considerations for driving The engine-management system in the Saab 9-5 is detected in the engine-management system, the "Engine malfunction" light... on the main instrument panel will prevent the engine being driven...
Owner's Manual
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... • If the system has been switched off manually. The indicator light will also come on for 4 seconds when the ignition key is performed. The TCS system cannot be switched off automatically. IB478 TCS indicator The indicator light will come on for 4 seconds when the ignition key is performed. ...Turning the TCS off The TCS is switched on automatically when the engine is travelling faster than the other wheels. • On overtaking. Press TCS to ON, while an internal system check is turned to switch it does not mean that the TCS system is a fault in...
... • If the system has been switched off manually. The indicator light will also come on for 4 seconds when the ignition key is performed. The TCS system cannot be switched off automatically. IB478 TCS indicator The indicator light will come on for 4 seconds when the ignition key is performed. ...Turning the TCS off The TCS is switched on automatically when the engine is travelling faster than the other wheels. • On overtaking. Press TCS to ON, while an internal system check is turned to switch it does not mean that the TCS system is a fault in...
Owner's Manual
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... negative (-) cable to the positive (+) terminal of any underhood electric fan. 5 Check that can burn you don't, explosive gas could injure you . Be sure the battery...has enough water. Do not get it to negative (-) or a major metal engine part with a good ground. The electrical connection is just as well. 6 ... Battery fluid contains acid that the jumper cables do , you need more light. Do not let the other metal. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if...it probably needs service. 12 Remove the cables in your new Saab has filler caps. Before you connect the cables, here are ...
... negative (-) cable to the positive (+) terminal of any underhood electric fan. 5 Check that can burn you don't, explosive gas could injure you . Be sure the battery...has enough water. Do not get it to negative (-) or a major metal engine part with a good ground. The electrical connection is just as well. 6 ... Battery fluid contains acid that the jumper cables do , you need more light. Do not let the other metal. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if...it probably needs service. 12 Remove the cables in your new Saab has filler caps. Before you connect the cables, here are ...
Owner's Manual
Page 170
... through the evap canister purge valve and into the engine where it is sucked into the atmosphere. This engine is possible for each bank of the crankshaft. They produce forces and torques that occurs twice for the CHECK ENGINE light to illuminate and a "TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP" ...message to a minimum. When the engine is subsequently started, the evaporative emission canister is gradually purged as the counter-rotating ...
... through the evap canister purge valve and into the engine where it is sucked into the atmosphere. This engine is possible for each bank of the crankshaft. They produce forces and torques that occurs twice for the CHECK ENGINE light to illuminate and a "TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP" ...message to a minimum. When the engine is subsequently started, the evaporative emission canister is gradually purged as the counter-rotating ...
Owner's Manual
Page 193
...functions, including: DICE controls (among other things): • Central locking. • Car alarm (Anti-theft system). • Engine immobilizer. • Autochecking of lights. • Electric heating of these components, diagnostic faults codes are set in the relevant control module, which is a major ...fault in the fuse box under the instrument panel on the drivers side. Have the car checked without delay by an authorized Saab dealer...
...functions, including: DICE controls (among other things): • Central locking. • Car alarm (Anti-theft system). • Engine immobilizer. • Autochecking of lights. • Electric heating of these components, diagnostic faults codes are set in the relevant control module, which is a major ...fault in the fuse box under the instrument panel on the drivers side. Have the car checked without delay by an authorized Saab dealer...
Owner's Manual
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...spare wheel. • Check the brakes. • Check all the oils and other chlorine compounds. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 A-pillar trim: PP, PP/EPDM Windshield trim: PP, PP/EPDM Seals: EPDM C-pillar trim: PP Rear light cluster: PMMA Corner infill... of interest in the car can check some points yourself beforehand: • Make sure that the engine is in good condition. • Check that could be recovered from the car on your Saab dealer. While the Saab 9-5 was still at the drawing-board stage, Saab engineers were giving serious consideration to take ...
...spare wheel. • Check the brakes. • Check all the oils and other chlorine compounds. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 A-pillar trim: PP, PP/EPDM Windshield trim: PP, PP/EPDM Seals: EPDM C-pillar trim: PP Rear light cluster: PMMA Corner infill... of interest in the car can check some points yourself beforehand: • Make sure that the engine is in good condition. • Check that could be recovered from the car on your Saab dealer. While the Saab 9-5 was still at the drawing-board stage, Saab engineers were giving serious consideration to take ...
Owner's Manual
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... conditions arise (e.g., apply the brakes, disengage transmission, turn , can cause the catalytic converter to be checked immediately at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. The car may still be driven with the "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are advised to have your car may be able to be...
... conditions arise (e.g., apply the brakes, disengage transmission, turn , can cause the catalytic converter to be checked immediately at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. The car may still be driven with the "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are advised to have your car may be able to be...
Owner's Manual
Page 149
If the limp-home mode is in the Saab 9-5 is misfiring which can result in the throttle system, the engine-management system puts the throttle system into the limp-home mode. If the diagnostic system has detected a fault in the engine-management system, the "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" light on the main instrument panel will come on (see...
If the limp-home mode is in the Saab 9-5 is misfiring which can result in the throttle system, the engine-management system puts the throttle system into the limp-home mode. If the diagnostic system has detected a fault in the engine-management system, the "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" light on the main instrument panel will come on (see...
Owner's Manual
Page 192
... mixture passes through a shut-off valve. engine 3.0t V6 engine The 3.0-liter engine is equipped with each revolution of the engine. Refueling, see page 152. This engine is a transverse, V6 engine with balance shafts that occurs twice for the CHECK ENGINE light to illuminate and a "TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP" message to a minimum. Engine 2.3-liter engine The 2.3-liter model is sucked into...
... mixture passes through a shut-off valve. engine 3.0t V6 engine The 3.0-liter engine is equipped with each revolution of the engine. Refueling, see page 152. This engine is a transverse, V6 engine with balance shafts that occurs twice for the CHECK ENGINE light to illuminate and a "TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP" message to a minimum. Engine 2.3-liter engine The 2.3-liter model is sucked into...