Owner's Manual
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... Daytime running lights_____ 67 Instrument illumination ____ 69 Changing bulbs _____ 197 Rear fog light_____ 68 Hazard warning lights_____ 70 Turn signal and lane change indicators _____ 69 High beam flasher _____ 67 Cruise control _____ 151 Wipers and washers_____ Rear-window wiper_____ Rain sensing wipers _____ Washers _____ Wipers and washers_____ 71 72 71 196 195 Front fog lights_____ 70 Saab 9-5 Audio System ___ Steering-wheel controls ___ 83 100 Electric heating, front seats...
... Daytime running lights_____ 67 Instrument illumination ____ 69 Changing bulbs _____ 197 Rear fog light_____ 68 Hazard warning lights_____ 70 Turn signal and lane change indicators _____ 69 High beam flasher _____ 67 Cruise control _____ 151 Wipers and washers_____ Rear-window wiper_____ Rain sensing wipers _____ Washers _____ Wipers and washers_____ 71 72 71 196 195 Front fog lights_____ 70 Saab 9-5 Audio System ___ Steering-wheel controls ___ 83 100 Electric heating, front seats...
Owner's Manual
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... mirror _____ 166 166 252 108 Hood _____ Engine compartment: washing ___ 182 238 Headlights _____ 67 High/low beam _____ 67 Turn signal and lane change indicators_____ 69 Headlight washers _____ 71 Changing bulbs _____ 197 Headlights _____ 67 Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 203 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 SportWagon_____ 206 Changing bulbs _____ 197 Towing a trailer _____ 161 Towing the car _____ 171 Rear towing eye _____ 172 Trunk _____ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportWagon _____ Trunk Release Handle...
... mirror _____ 166 166 252 108 Hood _____ Engine compartment: washing ___ 182 238 Headlights _____ 67 High/low beam _____ 67 Turn signal and lane change indicators_____ 69 Headlight washers _____ 71 Changing bulbs _____ 197 Headlights _____ 67 Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 203 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 SportWagon_____ 206 Changing bulbs _____ 197 Towing a trailer _____ 161 Towing the car _____ 171 Rear towing eye _____ 172 Trunk _____ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportWagon _____ Trunk Release Handle...
Owner's Manual
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5 Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ Airbag _____ Power steering fluid_____ Steering-wheel controls ___ Sentronic, manual mode ___ 106 28 191 100 148 Interior lighting _____ Sunroof _____ Dome light, front _____ 116 114 209 Rearview mirrors _____ Door mirrors_____ Sun visors _____ 107 107 117 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Engine Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in cold weather _____ Parking _____ 113 132 133 142 160 159...
5 Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ Airbag _____ Power steering fluid_____ Steering-wheel controls ___ Sentronic, manual mode ___ 106 28 191 100 148 Interior lighting _____ Sunroof _____ Dome light, front _____ 116 114 209 Rearview mirrors _____ Door mirrors_____ Sun visors _____ 107 107 117 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Engine Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in cold weather _____ Parking _____ 113 132 133 142 160 159...
Owner's Manual
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... a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. For more information see your owner´s manual. JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be placed on a firm and level ground. • Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is jacked up. Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel. 6 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose. 7 Lower car. Safe working load...
... a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. For more information see your owner´s manual. JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be placed on a firm and level ground. • Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is jacked up. Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel. 6 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose. 7 Lower car. Safe working load...
Owner's Manual
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.... Risk of rear window switches Central locking, lock Central locking, unlock Trunk lid/tailgate, opening Direction indicators Windshield washers Battery charging Fuel Parking lights Defroster Foot brake Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog lights Ventilation fan Engine oil pressure Rear fog light ABS brakes . Refer to the Owner's Manual. Electric windows Deactivating of explosive gas. Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child seat in your car No sparks, flames or...
.... Risk of rear window switches Central locking, lock Central locking, unlock Trunk lid/tailgate, opening Direction indicators Windshield washers Battery charging Fuel Parking lights Defroster Foot brake Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog lights Ventilation fan Engine oil pressure Rear fog light ABS brakes . Refer to the Owner's Manual. Electric windows Deactivating of explosive gas. Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child seat in your car No sparks, flames or...
Owner's Manual
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... audible signal sounds for all car occupants. • Child safety, see page 21. • Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock. • In the event of a crash, the rear-seat passengers not wearing a seatbelt will light up and adjust your safety belt before driving off so that you can pay full attention to increase the driver's rearward vision when the seat is...
... audible signal sounds for all car occupants. • Child safety, see page 21. • Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock. • In the event of a crash, the rear-seat passengers not wearing a seatbelt will light up and adjust your safety belt before driving off so that you can pay full attention to increase the driver's rearward vision when the seat is...
Owner's Manual
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... front doors or install speakers other than those specifically approved by the door panel being pressed in during an impact condition. The side airbags, which point on the car's side the impact occurs. not in the event of a front or rear-end crash or of the car's rolling over. • Damage or wear to observe this pressure rise. Side airbags WARNING • This car is...
... front doors or install speakers other than those specifically approved by the door panel being pressed in during an impact condition. The side airbags, which point on the car's side the impact occurs. not in the event of a front or rear-end crash or of the car's rolling over. • Damage or wear to observe this pressure rise. Side airbags WARNING • This car is...
Owner's Manual
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... passenger's frontal airbag or the ceiling of your vehicle near the side windows, the bag may not work properly. the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag, the instrument panel for the roof-mounted side impact airbag. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. Some components of the vehicle after a crash. If you do so. Improper service can mean that your airbag system. WARNING If you have to replace the airbag module...
... passenger's frontal airbag or the ceiling of your vehicle near the side windows, the bag may not work properly. the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag, the instrument panel for the roof-mounted side impact airbag. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. Some components of the vehicle after a crash. If you do so. Improper service can mean that your airbag system. WARNING If you have to replace the airbag module...
Owner's Manual
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... key). Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic immobilizer is then closed properly. If the signal is detected (e.g. If a fault is verified, the engine can be turned off by remote control), lock the car using the button. 45 Activating the car alarm The car alarm cannot be started without the correct key inserted in the transmitter) "Key not accepted. Take the car to an authorized Saab...
... key). Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic immobilizer is then closed properly. If the signal is detected (e.g. If a fault is verified, the engine can be turned off by remote control), lock the car using the button. 45 Activating the car alarm The car alarm cannot be started without the correct key inserted in the transmitter) "Key not accepted. Take the car to an authorized Saab...
Owner's Manual
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..., depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times. 54 Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, there is a danger of the rear wheels locking up to indicate a fault in the electronic brake force distribution system (distribution of the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels). If the level is still normal, you may drive the car, with the parking brake still on, will...
..., depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times. 54 Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, there is a danger of the rear wheels locking up to indicate a fault in the electronic brake force distribution system (distribution of the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels). If the level is still normal, you may drive the car, with the parking brake still on, will...
Owner's Manual
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... serious fault has occurred in the tank. Instruments and controls Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) NOTICE 55 Airbag warning light This light together with will come on when there is less than intended. • To help avoid injury to the Start or Drive position. Continued driving without a crash. - Deployment of fuel left in the airbag system. The driver should be damaged by overheating. One or more serious faults...
... serious fault has occurred in the tank. Instruments and controls Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) NOTICE 55 Airbag warning light This light together with will come on when there is less than intended. • To help avoid injury to the Start or Drive position. Continued driving without a crash. - Deployment of fuel left in the airbag system. The driver should be damaged by overheating. One or more serious faults...
Owner's Manual
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... Xenon headlight system, the headlights will be mistaken for brake lights. The rear fog light consists of one light so it will have your speed accordingly as possible at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. 56 Instruments and controls Xenon headlight fault indicator (if equipped) This light indicates that there is switched off . Adjust your car checked as soon as visibility will indicate the door...
... Xenon headlight system, the headlights will be mistaken for brake lights. The rear fog light consists of one light so it will have your speed accordingly as possible at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. 56 Instruments and controls Xenon headlight fault indicator (if equipped) This light indicates that there is switched off . Adjust your car checked as soon as visibility will indicate the door...
Owner's Manual
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... care should be taken by an authorized Saab dealer. The transmission then starts in the system. When the car is still possible in most cases to drive the car (see page 146). IMPORTANT: the system is automatically engaged every time the engine is insufficient traction between the tires and the road, and that the engine is not responding normally to improve both...
... care should be taken by an authorized Saab dealer. The transmission then starts in the system. When the car is still possible in most cases to drive the car (see page 146). IMPORTANT: the system is automatically engaged every time the engine is insufficient traction between the tires and the road, and that the engine is not responding normally to improve both...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition and remove the key • Open the driver's door • Pull the high/low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you are flashing the high beam, see page 67. Make sure you are familiar with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the use of rear fog lights. The length of time for this function, • Switch off automatically when the engine...
... the ignition and remove the key • Open the driver's door • Pull the high/low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you are flashing the high beam, see page 67. Make sure you are familiar with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the use of rear fog lights. The length of time for this function, • Switch off automatically when the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... the remote control (the LED stops blinking). • Start the engine. Contact service." is leaking. Contact an authorized Saab dealer for automatic transmission) to serious personal injury. • Engage reverse (R) (position P for checking and rectification. Starting the engine WARNING • When starting the engine: - Sit down window. The key can only be a fault in the transmitter in the key, or in the receiver in the driver's seat. - Depress the clutch...
... the remote control (the LED stops blinking). • Start the engine. Contact service." is leaking. Contact an authorized Saab dealer for automatic transmission) to serious personal injury. • Engage reverse (R) (position P for checking and rectification. Starting the engine WARNING • When starting the engine: - Sit down window. The key can only be a fault in the transmitter in the key, or in the receiver in the driver's seat. - Depress the clutch...
Owner's Manual
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... the starter fails to engage when the ignition key is turned to the start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed. 1 Depress the clutch pedal fully but do not touch the accelerator. 2 Start the engine. Note: On cars with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for at least 2-3 minutes after starting . Do not open the throttle wide for some time. Drive...
... the starter fails to engage when the ignition key is turned to the start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed. 1 Depress the clutch pedal fully but do not touch the accelerator. 2 Start the engine. Note: On cars with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for at least 2-3 minutes after starting . Do not open the throttle wide for some time. Drive...
Owner's Manual
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... rear axle, see "Loading Your Vehicle" on your vehicle and the total weight that can also indentify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand and date of production. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for example, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and air conditioning. There are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to one psi. 226 Car care and technical information Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure...
... rear axle, see "Loading Your Vehicle" on your vehicle and the total weight that can also indentify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand and date of production. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for example, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and air conditioning. There are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to one psi. 226 Car care and technical information Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure...
Owner's Manual
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... be dangerous. For a manual transmission, leave the car in gear (1st or REVERSE (R)). 3 Turn off the engine and do maintenance or repairs is supported only by a jack. • Raising your vehicle too high or with your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from the one being installed, the bolt hole threads in PARK (P). If steel wheels are fitted. Changing a tire can slip off the jack and roll over...
... be dangerous. For a manual transmission, leave the car in gear (1st or REVERSE (R)). 3 Turn off the engine and do maintenance or repairs is supported only by a jack. • Raising your vehicle too high or with your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from the one being installed, the bolt hole threads in PARK (P). If steel wheels are fitted. Changing a tire can slip off the jack and roll over...
Owner's Manual
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..., to ensure the proper emission control systems function, safety and reliability of the Saab automobile in the Specification section of a Saab that is operated under certain severe conditions. 246 Customer Assistance and Information Service intervals The maintenance schedule prescribes a service at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals. Additional maintenance is not recommended, and may be entrusted to record extra oil changes. Today's complex automobiles should...
..., to ensure the proper emission control systems function, safety and reliability of the Saab automobile in the Specification section of a Saab that is operated under certain severe conditions. 246 Customer Assistance and Information Service intervals The maintenance schedule prescribes a service at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals. Additional maintenance is not recommended, and may be entrusted to record extra oil changes. Today's complex automobiles should...
Owner's Manual
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... mirrors _____ 107 Reclamation _____ 242 Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission, towing a camper or trailer _____ 162 Refuelling _____ 138 Relay panel _____ 214 Remote control _____ 38 Remote-control battery, changing ____ 41 Remove the key _____ 132 Replacement, wheel _____ 222 Reporting safety defects _____ 248 Reprogramming of systems _____ 264 Reservoir, power-steering fluid _____ 191 Rev counter _____ 58 Reversing lights _____ 70 Roof load _____ 166 Running...
... mirrors _____ 107 Reclamation _____ 242 Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission, towing a camper or trailer _____ 162 Refuelling _____ 138 Relay panel _____ 214 Remote control _____ 38 Remote-control battery, changing ____ 41 Remove the key _____ 132 Replacement, wheel _____ 222 Reporting safety defects _____ 248 Reprogramming of systems _____ 264 Reservoir, power-steering fluid _____ 191 Rev counter _____ 58 Reversing lights _____ 70 Roof load _____ 166 Running...