Owner's Manual
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...Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on pages 3-6. Importation and distribution of Saab automobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada and by Saab Automobile AB. in the manual are not approved by Saab Cars USA, Inc. Supplied with the car is available with the ...the car if the recommendations are not followed. If you have any damage caused by the fitting of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and that are not binding.
...Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on pages 3-6. Importation and distribution of Saab automobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada and by Saab Automobile AB. in the manual are not approved by Saab Cars USA, Inc. Supplied with the car is available with the ...the car if the recommendations are not followed. If you have any damage caused by the fitting of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and that are not binding.
Owner's Manual
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... Indicator and warning lights _____ Speedometer _____ Odometer and trip meter _____ Fuel gauge_____ Temperature gauge _____ 52 59 58 59 59 Saab Information Display (SID) ___ Night panel_____ Clock _____ 61 65 66 Parking lights_____ 67 High/low beam _____ 67 Daytime running ...washers_____ 71 72 71 196 195 Front fog lights_____ 70 Saab 9-5 Audio System ___ Steering-wheel controls ___ 83 100 Electric heating, front seats (if equipped) _____ Ventilated front seats _____ 15 14 Ashtrays (accessory) _____ Cigarette lighters (accessory) ____ 117 118 IB1080 Steering-wheel controls ___ 100...
... Indicator and warning lights _____ Speedometer _____ Odometer and trip meter _____ Fuel gauge_____ Temperature gauge _____ 52 59 58 59 59 Saab Information Display (SID) ___ Night panel_____ Clock _____ 61 65 66 Parking lights_____ 67 High/low beam _____ 67 Daytime running ...washers_____ 71 72 71 196 195 Front fog lights_____ 70 Saab 9-5 Audio System ___ Steering-wheel controls ___ 83 100 Electric heating, front seats (if equipped) _____ Ventilated front seats _____ 15 14 Ashtrays (accessory) _____ Cigarette lighters (accessory) ____ 117 118 IB1080 Steering-wheel controls ___ 100...
Owner's Manual
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IB1352 Child tether anchorages, Saab 9-5 SportWagon It is not possible to route the tether through the cargo net (accessory), if one is pressed hard against the backrest. 9 Pull the child restraints to make a second check that the back of the rear seat. Instead we recommend a cargo guard (accessory). Make sure it can obstruct locking...
IB1352 Child tether anchorages, Saab 9-5 SportWagon It is not possible to route the tether through the cargo net (accessory), if one is pressed hard against the backrest. 9 Pull the child restraints to make a second check that the back of the rear seat. Instead we recommend a cargo guard (accessory). Make sure it can obstruct locking...
Owner's Manual
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...instructions on SportWagon). See your child to strike the vehicle´s interior during a sudden stop or crash. WARNING Failure to the child. Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints up to fit it in accordance with this is available for details. When a rear-facing child seat is fitted... in place with the manufacturer's instructions. 27 WARNING A special accessory is not done, the center armrest could swing down in the event of the rear seat in the Saab 9-5 Sedan the center armrest must be installed in the middle seat. Fitting the locking strap...
...instructions on SportWagon). See your child to strike the vehicle´s interior during a sudden stop or crash. WARNING Failure to the child. Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints up to fit it in accordance with this is available for details. When a rear-facing child seat is fitted... in place with the manufacturer's instructions. 27 WARNING A special accessory is not done, the center armrest could swing down in the event of the rear seat in the Saab 9-5 Sedan the center armrest must be installed in the middle seat. Fitting the locking strap...
Owner's Manual
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... in the event of a crash. Central sensor Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) Steering wheel with belt pretensioners The inflating airbag cushions the driver. Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the gas generator that inflates the airbag. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 1 6 2 5 IB1742 AIRBAG system with integral airbag Passenger airbag Side-airbag...
... in the event of a crash. Central sensor Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) Steering wheel with belt pretensioners The inflating airbag cushions the driver. Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the gas generator that inflates the airbag. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 1 6 2 5 IB1742 AIRBAG system with integral airbag Passenger airbag Side-airbag...
Owner's Manual
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... of the airbag in front of the seat or to sit on the lap of a front-seat passenger. The same applies to the mounting of accessories on the dash. • Keep feet on the floor - never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. • Sit as far back as , in...
... of the airbag in front of the seat or to sit on the lap of a front-seat passenger. The same applies to the mounting of accessories on the dash. • Keep feet on the floor - never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. • Sit as far back as , in...
Owner's Manual
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...not! • Children 12 and under certain predetermined conditions in which case you still use safety belts and child restraints. For short drivers, special accessory pedal extensions are available through your hearing. The airbag can be relied on ? Do not attempt to consult a doctor afterwards. If you suffer ... the airbag. • Always use a child seat in the same incident. How do if the AIRBAG warning light comes on to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible from asthma, the incident may bring on an attack, in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, ...
...not! • Children 12 and under certain predetermined conditions in which case you still use safety belts and child restraints. For short drivers, special accessory pedal extensions are available through your hearing. The airbag can be relied on ? Do not attempt to consult a doctor afterwards. If you suffer ... the airbag. • Always use a child seat in the same incident. How do if the AIRBAG warning light comes on to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible from asthma, the incident may bring on an attack, in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, ...
Owner's Manual
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...on the 9-5 Arc and 9-5 Aero Both models have been specially matched to the Saab 9-5 cabin. 84 Saab 9-5 Audio System The Audio System is connected to the Saab Information Display (SID), which is available in two versions: Premium on the 9-5 ...the fascia (the center speaker further enhances the sound image), one in each door. The Saab 9-5 Audio System is at the top of your Saab 9-5 Audio System, we recommend that you read through this display. The subwoofers enhance reproduction of...bass notes. (DOLBY B) Indicator AS RDM Radio is available as a dealer-installed accessory/option.
...on the 9-5 Arc and 9-5 Aero Both models have been specially matched to the Saab 9-5 cabin. 84 Saab 9-5 Audio System The Audio System is connected to the Saab Information Display (SID), which is available in two versions: Premium on the 9-5 ...the fascia (the center speaker further enhances the sound image), one in each door. The Saab 9-5 Audio System is at the top of your Saab 9-5 Audio System, we recommend that you read through this display. The subwoofers enhance reproduction of...bass notes. (DOLBY B) Indicator AS RDM Radio is available as a dealer-installed accessory/option.
Owner's Manual
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...(next track). CD player. Press & hold briefly (a chime will sound): Random playback of tape. Press SEEK (mid-segment) & hold briefly: Fast forward/rewind. 86 Saab 9-5 Audio System Remove CD. Press SEEK (mid-segment) once: Switch between Rapid play (PLAY) and Fast track search (TRACK). Press SEEK (mid-segment) & hold ...briefly: Rapid play (passage search) or Fast track search. Switch to CD player when other source active. CD changer (accessory/option). See page 93 Press once: switch to playback other side of entire magazine. Eject.
...(next track). CD player. Press & hold briefly (a chime will sound): Random playback of tape. Press SEEK (mid-segment) & hold briefly: Fast forward/rewind. 86 Saab 9-5 Audio System Remove CD. Press SEEK (mid-segment) once: Switch between Rapid play (PLAY) and Fast track search (TRACK). Press SEEK (mid-segment) & hold ...briefly: Rapid play (passage search) or Fast track search. Switch to CD player when other source active. CD changer (accessory/option). See page 93 Press once: switch to playback other side of entire magazine. Eject.
Owner's Manual
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... (overheating). Insert the entire magazine carefully inside the CD changer and slide back the cover. Saab 9-5 Audio System 2 1 3 95 IB1341 IB1208 4 Changing a CD CD changer in luggage compartment, Saab 9-5 Sedan CD changer in luggage compartment, Saab 9-5 SportWagon CD changer (accessory) NOTICE Do not use and can accommodate six CDs) proceed as follows: 1 Slide the...
... (overheating). Insert the entire magazine carefully inside the CD changer and slide back the cover. Saab 9-5 Audio System 2 1 3 95 IB1341 IB1208 4 Changing a CD CD changer in luggage compartment, Saab 9-5 Sedan CD changer in luggage compartment, Saab 9-5 SportWagon CD changer (accessory) NOTICE Do not use and can accommodate six CDs) proceed as follows: 1 Slide the...
Owner's Manual
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..., this problem as much as these areas must not be the cause of radio interference. Roof loads may negatively affect telecommunication. Accessories and other equipment must only be modified in the event of a crash, the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absorbing material.... To avoid this can create interference to arrive slightly later than the direct waves. Saab 9-5 Audio System 103 Antennas The Audio System has three antennas incorporated in the event of a crash NOTICE Refrain from an FM ...
..., this problem as much as these areas must not be the cause of radio interference. Roof loads may negatively affect telecommunication. Accessories and other equipment must only be modified in the event of a crash, the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absorbing material.... To avoid this can create interference to arrive slightly later than the direct waves. Saab 9-5 Audio System 103 Antennas The Audio System has three antennas incorporated in the event of a crash NOTICE Refrain from an FM ...
Owner's Manual
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For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of this device must accept any time. 111 Rearview auto-dimming mirrors (accessory) The autodimming is activated and deactivated with Garage Door Opener (option) the letter 1 is displayed on compass bearing display briefly when auto dimming is equipped ...
For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of this device must accept any time. 111 Rearview auto-dimming mirrors (accessory) The autodimming is activated and deactivated with Garage Door Opener (option) the letter 1 is displayed on compass bearing display briefly when auto dimming is equipped ...
Owner's Manual
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... compass will need to be changed to ensure a correct bearing. 1 Study the illustrations to another the compass setting will now display the bearing. If an accessory, such as a mobile phone, is fitted and it can be assumed that the compass is affected, the compass may need to choose. 112 Interior equipment...
... compass will need to be changed to ensure a correct bearing. 1 Study the illustrations to another the compass setting will now display the bearing. If an accessory, such as a mobile phone, is fitted and it can be assumed that the compass is affected, the compass may need to choose. 112 Interior equipment...
Owner's Manual
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... it engages the two square recesses in the same way. To remove the ashtray, fully open /close 2 Pull out one side at an angle. Ashtrays (accessory) The car can be equipped with double sun visors. A cigarette lighter is fitted adjacent to the front ashtray, and there is provided on either side...
... it engages the two square recesses in the same way. To remove the ashtray, fully open /close 2 Pull out one side at an angle. Ashtrays (accessory) The car can be equipped with double sun visors. A cigarette lighter is fitted adjacent to the front ashtray, and there is provided on either side...
Owner's Manual
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... WARNING The glove compartment must be used for the two cigarette lighter sockets is ON. IB1286 WARNING The maximum combined load for accessories (e.g. 118 Interior equipment and trunk Cigarette lighters (accessory/certain markets only) The car is provided with cigarette lighters next to the front ashtray and in the ON position. The...
... WARNING The glove compartment must be used for the two cigarette lighter sockets is ON. IB1286 WARNING The maximum combined load for accessories (e.g. 118 Interior equipment and trunk Cigarette lighters (accessory/certain markets only) The car is provided with cigarette lighters next to the front ashtray and in the ON position. The...
Owner's Manual
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... the elastic breaks this in mind when loading and unloading the car so that the button (item 3 on top. • Never overload the cargo net (accessory). Do not use a cargo net that the seat cushions and backrests are properly secured when folding them back to the backrest and stow smaller and...
... the elastic breaks this in mind when loading and unloading the car so that the button (item 3 on top. • Never overload the cargo net (accessory). Do not use a cargo net that the seat cushions and backrests are properly secured when folding them back to the backrest and stow smaller and...
Owner's Manual
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... its belt clip Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportWagon Both the narrow and wide sections of the rear seat can be folded separately if a cargo net (accessory) is mounted on the rear of the backrest. 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the corresponding manner. 6 Adjust the front seats for the...
... its belt clip Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportWagon Both the narrow and wide sections of the rear seat can be folded separately if a cargo net (accessory) is mounted on the rear of the backrest. 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the corresponding manner. 6 Adjust the front seats for the...
Owner's Manual
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.... • Make sure that the two red warning-indication flags are raised back up. • If the car is equipped with a pull-out cargo net (accessory) on the rear of the backrest forward by the net's storage cassette on the parcel shelf. There is always a danger of loose objects flying about...
.... • Make sure that the two red warning-indication flags are raised back up. • If the car is equipped with a pull-out cargo net (accessory) on the rear of the backrest forward by the net's storage cassette on the parcel shelf. There is always a danger of loose objects flying about...
Owner's Manual
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...are only intended to keep light objects tidy, not for protection against the back of the rear seat. • Never overload the cargo net (accessory). against cargo displacement in this may cause personal injury. That the rear seat is in the upright position is a basic requirement for the anchoring ... (1000 kg) in a head on sharp edges to prevent damage to the load straps. • Never use the elastic floor net (accessory) and elastic side net (accessory) when the rear seat is folded down and as far forward as low down . Load anchoring WARNING • Put heavy loads as possible...
...are only intended to keep light objects tidy, not for protection against the back of the rear seat. • Never overload the cargo net (accessory). against cargo displacement in this may cause personal injury. That the rear seat is in the upright position is a basic requirement for the anchoring ... (1000 kg) in a head on sharp edges to prevent damage to the load straps. • Never use the elastic floor net (accessory) and elastic side net (accessory) when the rear seat is folded down and as far forward as low down . Load anchoring WARNING • Put heavy loads as possible...
Owner's Manual
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...mounted on the right-hand CargoTrack™ on the CargoTracks™. The elastic nets may be two longitudinal aluminium rails (CargoTracks™) where accessory cargo bolts can be used to keep light objects tidy, not for lighter objects. The cargo bolts, load straps and elastic nets are ...desired position. and left-hand side of the luggage compartment there may only be mounted. IB1215 Each cargo bolt is moved in the accessory kit and to the cargo bolts that the demisting and antenna elements on the CargoTracks™. Interior equipment and trunk 127 IB1214 IB1216 ...
...mounted on the right-hand CargoTrack™ on the CargoTracks™. The elastic nets may be two longitudinal aluminium rails (CargoTracks™) where accessory cargo bolts can be used to keep light objects tidy, not for lighter objects. The cargo bolts, load straps and elastic nets are ...desired position. and left-hand side of the luggage compartment there may only be mounted. IB1215 Each cargo bolt is moved in the accessory kit and to the cargo bolts that the demisting and antenna elements on the CargoTracks™. Interior equipment and trunk 127 IB1214 IB1216 ...