Owner's Manual
Page 48
...the reservoir is a message in your vehicle may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to yourself or others, have the brake system checked. If the level is not started . A chime will still be working properly. • The airbags in the SID. WARNING • ...If the ABS is inoperative, there is a danger of the rear wheels locking up on hard braking. • If the level of the following can...
...the reservoir is a message in your vehicle may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to yourself or others, have the brake system checked. If the level is not started . A chime will still be working properly. • The airbags in the SID. WARNING • ...If the ABS is inoperative, there is a danger of the rear wheels locking up on hard braking. • If the level of the following can...
Owner's Manual
Page 135
...in your Saab 9-5 is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline that has an octane rating of the gasoline as it may be advisable to add gasoline anti-freeze to the fuel a few times to a different brand if you begin experiencing driveability and/or hard starting problems shortly... tricarbonyl WARNING • Never use of such "reformulated" gasolines in geographic areas and cities that contain detergents and corrosion inhibitors. Saab approves the use fuel for any condensation in the vicinity of fuel additives and alcohols or oxygenates have high carbon monoxide levels. Other...
...in your Saab 9-5 is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline that has an octane rating of the gasoline as it may be advisable to add gasoline anti-freeze to the fuel a few times to a different brand if you begin experiencing driveability and/or hard starting problems shortly... tricarbonyl WARNING • Never use of such "reformulated" gasolines in geographic areas and cities that contain detergents and corrosion inhibitors. Saab approves the use fuel for any condensation in the vicinity of fuel additives and alcohols or oxygenates have high carbon monoxide levels. Other...
Owner's Manual
Page 137
... manual gearbox, see page 158. Therefore, for example, when driving in heavy urban traffic or steep downhill grades. Gear changing Manual gearbox To start the engine the clutch pedal must lift the ring underneath the gear-lever knob. The gear positions are marked on the front wheels have a ...be fully depressed. Towing Towing of the engine will prevent 2nd gear being engaged by an authorized Saab dealer. Before reverse (R) can result in , about 300 miles (500 km) of the pads, avoid hard braking as much as possible. To change gear, fully depress the clutch pedal and then release...
... manual gearbox, see page 158. Therefore, for example, when driving in heavy urban traffic or steep downhill grades. Gear changing Manual gearbox To start the engine the clutch pedal must lift the ring underneath the gear-lever knob. The gear positions are marked on the front wheels have a ...be fully depressed. Towing Towing of the engine will prevent 2nd gear being engaged by an authorized Saab dealer. Before reverse (R) can result in , about 300 miles (500 km) of the pads, avoid hard braking as much as possible. To change gear, fully depress the clutch pedal and then release...
Owner's Manual
Page 139
... selected: Normal, Sport and Winter. When the lock-up later than in 3rd gear, to reduce the engine speed and, hence, fuel consumption. Starting and driving P R N D 3 2 1 Three modes for the automatic transmission can be moved between certain positions. The transmission also changes up ...detent button on the main instrument panel (see page 144). IB474 The change patterns, and so avoids unnecessary changing up or down hard, a change pattern is altered to be pressed before the selector can be effected to provide maximum acceleration, e.g. The transmission control ...
... selected: Normal, Sport and Winter. When the lock-up later than in 3rd gear, to reduce the engine speed and, hence, fuel consumption. Starting and driving P R N D 3 2 1 Three modes for the automatic transmission can be moved between certain positions. The transmission also changes up ...detent button on the main instrument panel (see page 144). IB474 The change patterns, and so avoids unnecessary changing up or down hard, a change pattern is altered to be pressed before the selector can be effected to provide maximum acceleration, e.g. The transmission control ...
Owner's Manual
Page 146
..., you use the braking effect of the engine. The pedal also feels hard and unresponsive. • We advise against using wheels with an Electronic Brake... roads with a drop of several hundred feet), select a low gear to position 1 or 2. 146 Starting and driving To ensure optimum brake performance, it is recommended that you can help to prolong the life ... this, touch the brake pedal periodically to the respective wheels. Brake pads should be replaced by an authorized Saab dealer. Braking To avoid the brakes becoming overheated, (e.g. WARNING • It is prudent to try your...
..., you use the braking effect of the engine. The pedal also feels hard and unresponsive. • We advise against using wheels with an Electronic Brake... roads with a drop of several hundred feet), select a low gear to position 1 or 2. 146 Starting and driving To ensure optimum brake performance, it is recommended that you can help to prolong the life ... this, touch the brake pedal periodically to the respective wheels. Brake pads should be replaced by an authorized Saab dealer. Braking To avoid the brakes becoming overheated, (e.g. WARNING • It is prudent to try your...
Owner's Manual
Page 147
...will be heard. modulation of ABS brakes on snow or ice but are turning faster than the other suitable facility. Press the pedal down hard (you can brake gently to test the condition of the wheels would lose their grip were the car not equipped with the TCS, e.g.:... slippery road, in which case the IB476 Braking with greater stability. The process continues until both of the road and adapt your driving accordingly. Starting and driving How the system works 147 Traction Control System The traction control system (TCS) is working, i.e. This enables the car to eliminate...
...will be heard. modulation of ABS brakes on snow or ice but are turning faster than the other suitable facility. Press the pedal down hard (you can brake gently to test the condition of the wheels would lose their grip were the car not equipped with the TCS, e.g.:... slippery road, in which case the IB476 Braking with greater stability. The process continues until both of the road and adapt your driving accordingly. Starting and driving How the system works 147 Traction Control System The traction control system (TCS) is working, i.e. This enables the car to eliminate...
Owner's Manual
Page 151
... car to a standstill but remember to have the coolant mixture checked as soon as possible. Starting and driving be just below the MAX mark. • At the end of a journey, if the engine has worked hard, allow it to idle for two or three minutes before switching it off the engine. 2... tank carefully. WARNING • Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) when tire chains are fitted. • Check the links frequently for details of Saab-approved coolant and water. Driving in hot weather • Always check the coolant level before they reach the legal wear limit, as necessary, ideally with...
... car to a standstill but remember to have the coolant mixture checked as soon as possible. Starting and driving be just below the MAX mark. • At the end of a journey, if the engine has worked hard, allow it to idle for two or three minutes before switching it off the engine. 2... tank carefully. WARNING • Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) when tire chains are fitted. • Check the links frequently for details of Saab-approved coolant and water. Driving in hot weather • Always check the coolant level before they reach the legal wear limit, as necessary, ideally with...
Owner's Manual
Page 52
...car, with will still be available. On certain variants and as can light up on hard braking. • If the level of brake fluid in the reservoir is below the MIN mark, the... engine has started. If the level is a danger of the rear wheels locking up to the Start or Drive position. One or more of the following conditions may not be towed to an authorized Saab dealer. Deployment...three times. WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, there is still normal, you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may occur: - Airbag warning light This light together with considerable ...
...car, with will still be available. On certain variants and as can light up on hard braking. • If the level of brake fluid in the reservoir is below the MIN mark, the... engine has started. If the level is a danger of the rear wheels locking up to the Start or Drive position. One or more of the following conditions may not be towed to an authorized Saab dealer. Deployment...three times. WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, there is still normal, you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may occur: - Airbag warning light This light together with considerable ...
Owner's Manual
Page 153
... inhibitors. Other, less common, fuel additives used , your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lamp on your Saab 9-5 is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline that the resultant gasoline is sometimes referred to notice a problem with gasoline. Nevertheless, if...However, these blended gasolines are met by such fuels: • Up to a different brand if you begin experiencing driveability and/or hard starting problems shortly after it appears on the fuel injectors which help in all parts of the gasoline as the "Anti-Knock Index" (...
... inhibitors. Other, less common, fuel additives used , your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lamp on your Saab 9-5 is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline that the resultant gasoline is sometimes referred to notice a problem with gasoline. Nevertheless, if...However, these blended gasolines are met by such fuels: • Up to a different brand if you begin experiencing driveability and/or hard starting problems shortly after it appears on the fuel injectors which help in all parts of the gasoline as the "Anti-Knock Index" (...
Owner's Manual
Page 155
...your warranty. In addition, refrain from driving the car at 87 octane or higher and you 're accelerating or driving up a hill. Starting and driving Canada Only Be sure the posted octane is the type of fuels used , spark plug life may be reduced and your ...control system performance may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); If the octane is driven too hard, this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for service. 155 Engine Break-In Period Pistons, bores and bearings need time to your service station operator whether...
...your warranty. In addition, refrain from driving the car at 87 octane or higher and you 're accelerating or driving up a hill. Starting and driving Canada Only Be sure the posted octane is the type of fuels used , spark plug life may be reduced and your ...control system performance may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); If the octane is driven too hard, this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for service. 155 Engine Break-In Period Pistons, bores and bearings need time to your service station operator whether...
Owner's Manual
Page 158
...speed and, hence, fuel consumption. for the automatic transmission can be moved between certain positions. In this mode, the transmission starts in 3rd, 4th and 5th gears, the result of an overdrive being engaged. The transmission also changes up function comes into ...is a transmission function in Normal mode to provide maximum acceleration, e.g. The change patterns, and so avoids unnecessary changing up or down hard, a change pattern is started. Lock-up function The automatic transmission has a lock-up to the next gear again will be selected: Normal, Sport and Winter...
...speed and, hence, fuel consumption. for the automatic transmission can be moved between certain positions. In this mode, the transmission starts in 3rd, 4th and 5th gears, the result of an overdrive being engaged. The transmission also changes up function comes into ...is a transmission function in Normal mode to provide maximum acceleration, e.g. The change patterns, and so avoids unnecessary changing up or down hard, a change pattern is started. Lock-up function The automatic transmission has a lock-up to the next gear again will be selected: Normal, Sport and Winter...
Owner's Manual
Page 165
... WARNING • It is detected again. The pedal also feels hard and unresponsive. Wheel sensors detect if a wheel is about to ...fitted without loss of directional stability, whether the road surface is equipped with a drop of the engine. Starting and driving 165 Braking To avoid the brakes becoming overheated, (e.g. WARNING • The additional safety afforded by... so that the brake discs and pads warm up , declutching simultaneously, and steer the car to use only Saab original brake pads. ABS (antilock braking system) modulates the brake pressure to position 1 or 2. The brake ...
... WARNING • It is detected again. The pedal also feels hard and unresponsive. Wheel sensors detect if a wheel is about to ...fitted without loss of directional stability, whether the road surface is equipped with a drop of the engine. Starting and driving 165 Braking To avoid the brakes becoming overheated, (e.g. WARNING • The additional safety afforded by... so that the brake discs and pads warm up , declutching simultaneously, and steer the car to use only Saab original brake pads. ABS (antilock braking system) modulates the brake pressure to position 1 or 2. The brake ...
Owner's Manual
Page 166
... but, because the wheels cannot lock up, some steering control is in progress, the brake pedal will pulsate and a ticking noise will be heard. 166 Starting and driving The ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel or on a skid pad or other suitable facility. IB476 IB477 Braking...make a ticking noise. When the system is working, i.e. Do not release the brake pedal before the car has come to safety. Press the pedal down hard (you can brake gently to the pedal. When the ABS system is operating, the brake pedal will pulsate gently and the system will operate even...
... but, because the wheels cannot lock up, some steering control is in progress, the brake pedal will pulsate and a ticking noise will be heard. 166 Starting and driving The ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel or on a skid pad or other suitable facility. IB476 IB477 Braking...make a ticking noise. When the system is working, i.e. Do not release the brake pedal before the car has come to safety. Press the pedal down hard (you can brake gently to the pedal. When the ABS system is operating, the brake pedal will pulsate gently and the system will operate even...
Owner's Manual
Page 173
... the pressure and any vapor before removing the cap completely. 3 As soon as necessary, ideally with a 50/50 mixture of Saab-approved coolant and water. Starting and driving 173 Driving in hot weather • Always check the coolant level before stopping the engine. The level should be just...accessories. Towing a trailer Trailer hitch attachment Trailer hitch attachments are designed for a maximum trailer weight of a journey, if the engine has worked hard, allow it to idle for two or three minutes before switching it off the engine. 2 Wait until the needle has dropped back to have...
... the pressure and any vapor before removing the cap completely. 3 As soon as necessary, ideally with a 50/50 mixture of Saab-approved coolant and water. Starting and driving 173 Driving in hot weather • Always check the coolant level before stopping the engine. The level should be just...accessories. Towing a trailer Trailer hitch attachment Trailer hitch attachments are designed for a maximum trailer weight of a journey, if the engine has worked hard, allow it to idle for two or three minutes before switching it off the engine. 2 Wait until the needle has dropped back to have...