Owner's Manual
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3 Instrument panel 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 ... 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 (if equipped) _____ Ventilated front seats _____ 15 14...
3 Instrument panel 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 ... 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 (if equipped) _____ Ventilated front seats _____ 15 14...
Owner's Manual
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... seat, 9-5 SportWagon _____ Trunk Release Handle _____ Spare wheel and tools _____ Compact spare tire _____ 121 121 124 130 170 230 b Fuel gauge_____ Refueling _____ Economical motoring _____ Fuel _____ 59 138 157 254 Tires pressure _____ Wheels and tires _____ Braking_____ Driving in cold weather_____ Compact spare tire_____ Changing a wheel...
... seat, 9-5 SportWagon _____ Trunk Release Handle _____ Spare wheel and tools _____ Compact spare tire _____ 121 121 124 130 170 230 b Fuel gauge_____ Refueling _____ Economical motoring _____ Fuel _____ 59 138 157 254 Tires pressure _____ Wheels and tires _____ Braking_____ Driving in cold weather_____ Compact spare tire_____ Changing a wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... of children. Electric windows Deactivating 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...
... of children. Electric windows Deactivating 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...
Owner's Manual
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... is switched on (when car is moving). shown, Canada similar Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Pressure gauge 6 7 8 9 Fuel gauge Engine temperature gauge Trip meter reset button Odometer and trip meter Airbag system. Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the...
... is switched on (when car is moving). shown, Canada similar Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Pressure gauge 6 7 8 9 Fuel gauge Engine temperature gauge Trip meter reset button Odometer and trip meter Airbag system. Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the...
Owner's Manual
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... as soon as possible. This light indicates a malfunction in the Saab Information Display (SID). The driver should be driven with care and with somewhat diminished performance (see page 64). Indicator, fuel This light comes on when there is less than intended. • To help avoid injury to take action if such unsafe...
... as soon as possible. This light indicates a malfunction in the Saab Information Display (SID). The driver should be driven with care and with somewhat diminished performance (see page 64). Indicator, fuel This light comes on when there is less than intended. • To help avoid injury to take action if such unsafe...
Owner's Manual
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vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilometres, and the trip meter in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6,000 rpm. The needle may be allowed to starting. A safety cut-out function (in miles and tenths (...
vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilometres, and the trip meter in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6,000 rpm. The needle may be allowed to starting. A safety cut-out function (in miles and tenths (...
Owner's Manual
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... weather or when the engine is at normal operating temperature. IB343 100 180 110 200 120 220 260 240 130 160 150 140 Use the Saab Information display (SID) to 87 mph (140 km/h). If the needle enters the red zone, the warning light will be traveled on the remaining... revs low and avoid shifting down to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on (see page 61). The fuel gauge shows the amount of the coolant. The remainder of the scale when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the ABS system. Instruments...
... weather or when the engine is at normal operating temperature. IB343 100 180 110 200 120 220 260 240 130 160 150 140 Use the Saab Information display (SID) to 87 mph (140 km/h). If the needle enters the red zone, the warning light will be traveled on the remaining... revs low and avoid shifting down to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on (see page 61). The fuel gauge shows the amount of the coolant. The remainder of the scale when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the ABS system. Instruments...
Owner's Manual
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...) The position of arrival. D.T.E. Average fuel consumption since function last reset. Instruments and controls 61 Saab Information Display (SID) CLEAR SET NIGHT PANEL It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be distracted from the road. Fuel ∅ Date, month and year Outdoor... to destination / Trip meter. Use the button to scroll through the following functions and use the button to empty fuel tank). The Saab Information Display (SID) shows CHECK messages and incorporates eight trip-computer functions. Alarm function. If manual mode is selected...
...) The position of arrival. D.T.E. Average fuel consumption since function last reset. Instruments and controls 61 Saab Information Display (SID) CLEAR SET NIGHT PANEL It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be distracted from the road. Fuel ∅ Date, month and year Outdoor... to destination / Trip meter. Use the button to scroll through the following functions and use the button to empty fuel tank). The Saab Information Display (SID) shows CHECK messages and incorporates eight trip-computer functions. Alarm function. If manual mode is selected...
Owner's Manual
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...a chime sounds). 3 Use or to increase or decrease the value (press CLEAR to reset). 4 Press SET to +6°C) but is switched off. • Select Fuel Ø with . This also applies if the temperature has moved outside the range of 21° to 43°F (-6° to record the value. 62... button for at least one second (year starts to flash and a chime sounds). 3 Set the year using the values for fuel consumed and distance driven since last reset. Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated using or . 4 Touch SET. 5 Set the month in the same way. 6 Touch SET. 7 Set...
...a chime sounds). 3 Use or to increase or decrease the value (press CLEAR to reset). 4 Press SET to +6°C) but is switched off. • Select Fuel Ø with . This also applies if the temperature has moved outside the range of 21° to 43°F (-6° to record the value. 62... button for at least one second (year starts to flash and a chime sounds). 3 Set the year using the values for fuel consumed and distance driven since last reset. Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated using or . 4 Touch SET. 5 Set the month in the same way. 6 Touch SET. 7 Set...
Owner's Manual
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...generated while the car is being performed. If more than one . The following functions will not be reset simultaneously: • Estimated range on remaining fuel (function based on a fuel consumption of about 10 seconds. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 CHECK messages When the engine is maintained Select Dist using the button.... is being displayed, the message relating to the new one will appear for 10 seconds, after a delay of 28 mpg). • Average fuel consumption. • Average speed. • Arrival time (function based on current speed). It will display current values. Set the average speed...
...generated while the car is being performed. If more than one . The following functions will not be reset simultaneously: • Estimated range on remaining fuel (function based on a fuel consumption of about 10 seconds. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 CHECK messages When the engine is maintained Select Dist using the button.... is being displayed, the message relating to the new one will appear for 10 seconds, after a delay of 28 mpg). • Average fuel consumption. • Average speed. • Arrival time (function based on current speed). It will display current values. Set the average speed...
Owner's Manual
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...time of that service (see page 62. Both the SID and the ACC displays will operate as normal, except "Outdoor temperature", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). To restore the displays and lighting to zero. The message should be displayed: Message Fog light failure. This ...messages may be cleared at least eight seconds until the engine speed has fallen again. • If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below 4 gallons (15 liters), the fuel gauge will be illuminated. • If the engine temperature rises above normal, the temperature gauge will be illuminated. •...
...time of that service (see page 62. Both the SID and the ACC displays will operate as normal, except "Outdoor temperature", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). To restore the displays and lighting to zero. The message should be displayed: Message Fog light failure. This ...messages may be cleared at least eight seconds until the engine speed has fallen again. • If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below 4 gallons (15 liters), the fuel gauge will be illuminated. • If the engine temperature rises above normal, the temperature gauge will be illuminated. •...
Owner's Manual
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...the A/C system reduces the likelihood of the A/C compressor. Function Operation in AUTO mode after Programming II Standard operation in cold, damp weather. Fuel consumption may increase slightly. 80 Instruments and controls Recirculation will be switched on if the speed of the car is less than 45°F ...is useful to prevent fumes being drawn into the car in when outdoor temperature is above 55°F (+13°C). -This function saves fuel by delaying the activation of the windows fogging up. Programming II It is below 41°F (+5°C). -This function helps to "Programming ...
...the A/C system reduces the likelihood of the A/C compressor. Function Operation in AUTO mode after Programming II Standard operation in cold, damp weather. Fuel consumption may increase slightly. 80 Instruments and controls Recirculation will be switched on if the speed of the car is less than 45°F ...is useful to prevent fumes being drawn into the car in when outdoor temperature is above 55°F (+13°C). -This function saves fuel by delaying the activation of the windows fogging up. Programming II It is below 41°F (+5°C). -This function helps to "Programming ...
Owner's Manual
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This will prevent the engine being flooded (excessively rich fuel-air mixture). If the engine stalls immediately after several attempts in very cold weather, press and hold the accelerator down to the floor and run ... come on (see below) and the outside temperature is in a suitable place as soon as possible by an authorized Saab dealer. NOTICE If the CHECK ENGINE warning light starts to an authorized Saab dealer. If the limp-home mode is close to or below freezing, you should have the car checked as...
This will prevent the engine being flooded (excessively rich fuel-air mixture). If the engine stalls immediately after several attempts in very cold weather, press and hold the accelerator down to the floor and run ... come on (see below) and the outside temperature is in a suitable place as soon as possible by an authorized Saab dealer. NOTICE If the CHECK ENGINE warning light starts to an authorized Saab dealer. If the limp-home mode is close to or below freezing, you should have the car checked as...
Owner's Manual
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... functioning and is perfectly safe for driving The engine-management system in the Saab 9-5 is called Saab Trionic T7. The system makes adjustments automatically, for instance, if the car is being run with the car on the grade of fuel in the system. 136 Starting and driving than 6,000 rpm by a reduction in...
... functioning and is perfectly safe for driving The engine-management system in the Saab 9-5 is called Saab Trionic T7. The system makes adjustments automatically, for instance, if the car is being run with the car on the grade of fuel in the system. 136 Starting and driving than 6,000 rpm by a reduction in...
Owner's Manual
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... to avoid damage to start a fire. • Never drive off the engine and get into the fuel system. At the first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed and take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as you jump start (in this time, the engine still fails to the catalyst...engine is flat), the car can be observed: • Have the car serviced regularly in a catalytic layer (mixture of a metal canister with an authorized Saab dealer for up to run properly, turn off if the engine is misfiring. • If you have walls coated in accordance with catalytic converters NOTICE...
... to avoid damage to start a fire. • Never drive off the engine and get into the fuel system. At the first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed and take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as you jump start (in this time, the engine still fails to the catalyst...engine is flat), the car can be observed: • Have the car serviced regularly in a catalytic layer (mixture of a metal canister with an authorized Saab dealer for up to run properly, turn off if the engine is misfiring. • If you have walls coated in accordance with catalytic converters NOTICE...
Owner's Manual
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... cause serious engine damage. • Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as engine fuel • gasoline is started. Then unscrew the cap all the way. This spray can happen if your Saab dealer, see page 55. Screw on you if you could be checked by your tank is nearly full, and is... needed for any purpose other than approximately 2 gallons (8 litres) of fuel with too low an octane rating can spray out on...
... cause serious engine damage. • Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as engine fuel • gasoline is started. Then unscrew the cap all the way. This spray can happen if your Saab dealer, see page 55. Screw on you if you could be checked by your tank is nearly full, and is... needed for any purpose other than approximately 2 gallons (8 litres) of fuel with too low an octane rating can spray out on...
Owner's Manual
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... refueling the first time the pump stops, and wait a few times to shut off, may not fit properly Your dealer can differ between different fuel stations and outside temperature. The gasoline must be allowed room for you get the right type. Leave the area immediately. 1 Switch off the engine...especially during hot weather. If you . Starting and driving Refueling 139 NOTICE WARNING If a fire starts while you fully install the cap. Fuel tank volume when nozzle trips to dispel any condensation in the tank (and thus avoid possible running problems) is in winter, it to ...
... refueling the first time the pump stops, and wait a few times to shut off, may not fit properly Your dealer can differ between different fuel stations and outside temperature. The gasoline must be allowed room for you get the right type. Leave the area immediately. 1 Switch off the engine...especially during hot weather. If you . Starting and driving Refueling 139 NOTICE WARNING If a fire starts while you fully install the cap. Fuel tank volume when nozzle trips to dispel any condensation in the tank (and thus avoid possible running problems) is in winter, it to ...
Owner's Manual
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... does not indicate a problem exists or that meet specifications which were developed by the type of fuel used, repairs may fail a smog-check test. California Fuel If your authorized Saab dealer for diagnosis. If this occurs, return to operate on page 55. If this occurs. ...A little pinging noise when you may be slightly reduced. For optimum performance Saab recommends: • 2.3t 185 hp (Linear) - ...
... does not indicate a problem exists or that meet specifications which were developed by the type of fuel used, repairs may fail a smog-check test. California Fuel If your authorized Saab dealer for diagnosis. If this occurs, return to operate on page 55. If this occurs. ...A little pinging noise when you may be slightly reduced. For optimum performance Saab recommends: • 2.3t 185 hp (Linear) - ...
Owner's Manual
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... to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. ask the attendant where you plan on . Saab does not recommend the use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on driving in another country outside the United States ...or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for service. 141 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you buy gasolines that are advertised to your fuel. It can reduce the life of spark plugs and...
... to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. ask the attendant where you plan on . Saab does not recommend the use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on driving in another country outside the United States ...or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for service. 141 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you buy gasolines that are advertised to your fuel. It can reduce the life of spark plugs and...
Owner's Manual
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... while the lever is moved, this mode, the SPORT indicator will result in abnormal wear in the Normal and Sport modes which provides the best fuel economy, is the default setting when the engine is moved. NOTICE After selecting a drive position, pause briefly to allow the gear to engage (the car...
... while the lever is moved, this mode, the SPORT indicator will result in abnormal wear in the Normal and Sport modes which provides the best fuel economy, is the default setting when the engine is moved. NOTICE After selecting a drive position, pause briefly to allow the gear to engage (the car...