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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2005 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Customer Assistance and Information Specifications Index 11 37 51 83 105 131 181 245 251 265 © Saab Automobile AB 2004 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2005 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Customer Assistance and Information Specifications Index 11 37 51 83 105 131 181 245 251 265 © Saab Automobile AB 2004 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
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... _____ 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...
... _____ 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...
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... _____ 136 183 254 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Automatic transmission, technical data _____ Manual gearbox, technical data ___ 142 143 258 258 Jump starting _____ Battery _____ Charging/replacing the battery____ 174 192 193 6 Engine compartment Warning labels _____ V.I.N.
... _____ 136 183 254 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Automatic transmission, technical data _____ Manual gearbox, technical data ___ 142 143 258 258 Jump starting _____ Battery _____ Charging/replacing the battery____ 174 192 193 6 Engine compartment Warning labels _____ V.I.N.
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Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. Do not open when engine hot! • AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN ... OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Coolant: Never open battery. The A/C system complies with water. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER. Improper service methods may start at high pressure. A/C system Refrigerant at any time. For instructions consult workshop manual. Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C system...
Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. Do not open when engine hot! • AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN ... OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Coolant: Never open battery. The A/C system complies with water. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER. Improper service methods may start at high pressure. A/C system Refrigerant at any time. For instructions consult workshop manual. Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C system...
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...your hands or forearms on the steering-wheel center padding. • If the AIR BAG warning light does not extinguish after the car has been started, or comes on these areas must not be thrown back against a second impact occurring in the same incident. Always use your safety belt. Otherwise... could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could cause you might have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer. The same applies to anything to the skin, the following measures should be taken: Skin surfaces that inflates the airbag. In some circumstances...
...your hands or forearms on the steering-wheel center padding. • If the AIR BAG warning light does not extinguish after the car has been started, or comes on these areas must not be thrown back against a second impact occurring in the same incident. Always use your safety belt. Otherwise... could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could cause you might have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer. The same applies to anything to the skin, the following measures should be taken: Skin surfaces that inflates the airbag. In some circumstances...
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... are where the airbags inflate in the event of impact. 5 2 6 3 4 The sensors detect deceleration and send a signal via the central sensor to deflate. The airbag starts 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 sensor Side airbag Front sensors Airbag now...
... are where the airbags inflate in the event of impact. 5 2 6 3 4 The sensors detect deceleration and send a signal via the central sensor to deflate. The airbag starts 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 sensor Side airbag Front sensors Airbag now...
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IB1182 IB1707 Safety AIRBAG warning light WARNING 33 Side airbag inflated Side airbag components 1 2 3 4 Side airbag Sensor Moisture barrier Text on seat • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. See page 55. The airbags in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. • To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not inflate in your vehicle may not be working properly.
IB1182 IB1707 Safety AIRBAG warning light WARNING 33 Side airbag inflated Side airbag components 1 2 3 4 Side airbag Sensor Moisture barrier Text on seat • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. See page 55. The airbags in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. • To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not inflate in your vehicle may not be working properly.
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...the same incident. Do not sit too close to the airbag: it provides no doubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at a Saab dealer. 35 Frequently asked questions on the car, always disconnect the negative (-) battery lead and cover the conductor. • Airbags and... airbags Do you still need to inflate. Airbags or belt pretensioners that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any modifications be made that have been deployed as maintenance-free. • All work on function of a crash must be replaced by knowledgeable...
...the same incident. Do not sit too close to the airbag: it provides no doubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at a Saab dealer. 35 Frequently asked questions on the car, always disconnect the negative (-) battery lead and cover the conductor. • Airbags and... airbags Do you still need to inflate. Airbags or belt pretensioners that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any modifications be made that have been deployed as maintenance-free. • All work on function of a crash must be replaced by knowledgeable...
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... is not covered by contacting your car. This loss and replacement cost is automatically erased. If the door is used for your Saab dealer. A child or others could be started. Your car is supplied with you on a black plastic tag that needs to be brought to take two keys with two keys...
... is not covered by contacting your car. This loss and replacement cost is automatically erased. If the door is used for your Saab dealer. A child or others could be started. Your car is supplied with you on a black plastic tag that needs to be brought to take two keys with two keys...
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...and repaired. on the driver´s door will not work Unlock the front door with the key. Therefore, hold the key in your local Saab dealer to the ON position. Otherwise, the doors may be opened. The trunk/tailgate release switch on the instrument panel. • The ...key may malfunction if it becomes very cold. The car can now be started. see page 41. Press a second time to high temperatures, e.g. The hazard warning lights will flash once. IB3154 Locking/unlocking by remote control. 1 ...
...and repaired. on the driver´s door will not work Unlock the front door with the key. Therefore, hold the key in your local Saab dealer to the ON position. Otherwise, the doors may be opened. The trunk/tailgate release switch on the instrument panel. • The ...key may malfunction if it becomes very cold. The car can now be started. see page 41. Press a second time to high temperatures, e.g. The hazard warning lights will flash once. IB3154 Locking/unlocking by remote control. 1 ...
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... or moving at a standstill) Remote unlocking is thus immobilized, see page 264. Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic starting interlock is activated and the car is confirmed by your authorized Saab dealer; see also page 45. IB3160 43 Locking The tailgate is not unlocked...
... or moving at a standstill) Remote unlocking is thus immobilized, see page 264. Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic starting interlock is activated and the car is confirmed by your authorized Saab dealer; see also page 45. IB3160 43 Locking The tailgate is not unlocked...
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...the remote control. The car alarm (anti-theft system) is activated/deactivated when the car is located in a vehicle with an Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 39. The LED indicator on the instrument panel fascia will be on the fascia will... start to indicate this. 3 2 Remote control 1 Activate/lock 2 Deactivate/unlock 3 Unlock trunk/tailgate Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportWagon) Your Saab 9-5 is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked by the key, see page...
...the remote control. The car alarm (anti-theft system) is activated/deactivated when the car is located in a vehicle with an Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 39. The LED indicator on the instrument panel fascia will be on the fascia will... start to indicate this. 3 2 Remote control 1 Activate/lock 2 Deactivate/unlock 3 Unlock trunk/tailgate Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportWagon) Your Saab 9-5 is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked by the key, see page...
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... other second after the 10-second period has elapsed. In this case, you can still start , and the door (or trunk or hood) will not have the system checked. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to have been activated and you turn the ignition key to ON and press one... the alarm system. If the signal is sent to the receiver. If one of ten seconds will start the car if you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. This means that the car cannot be started . Security Check to ensure that all the doors, plus trunk lid/tailgate and hood, are flashing and...
... other second after the 10-second period has elapsed. In this case, you can still start , and the door (or trunk or hood) will not have the system checked. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to have been activated and you turn the ignition key to ON and press one... the alarm system. If the signal is sent to the receiver. If one of ten seconds will start the car if you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. This means that the car cannot be started . Security Check to ensure that all the doors, plus trunk lid/tailgate and hood, are flashing and...
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...but not locked. SID message Theft protection failure. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Turn the ignition key to position ON and then press the button for 10 seconds. Saab Information Display (SID) displays the number of door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood after... Comes on for opening the trunk lid. Flashes twice at three seconds intervals. Some signals may differ between model variants for 10 seconds. Start the engine. Contact service. Remote control battery low. Key not accepted. or opened during 10-second delay). Flashes three times per second ...
...but not locked. SID message Theft protection failure. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Turn the ignition key to position ON and then press the button for 10 seconds. Saab Information Display (SID) displays the number of door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood after... Comes on for opening the trunk lid. Flashes twice at three seconds intervals. Some signals may differ between model variants for 10 seconds. Start the engine. Contact service. Remote control battery low. Key not accepted. or opened during 10-second delay). Flashes three times per second ...
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... brake is on prior to safety. Brake fluid level low. Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started (see page 58). Low oil pressure in ABS system. Any of brake pressure between front and rear wheels). • Engine overheating. • Alternator not charging ...
... brake is on prior to safety. Brake fluid level low. Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started (see page 58). Low oil pressure in ABS system. Any of brake pressure between front and rear wheels). • Engine overheating. • Alternator not charging ...
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...about 2.5 gallons (10 liters) of the airbags in the tank. WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on after the engine has started. Continued driving without a crash. - Deployment of fuel left in crashes less severe than about three seconds when the ignition switch is a message...smoothly, engage neutral, stop in turn, can be checked immediately at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. The car should go out after you start your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent more of the following conditions may not be damaged by overheating. ...
...about 2.5 gallons (10 liters) of the airbags in the tank. WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on after the engine has started. Continued driving without a crash. - Deployment of fuel left in crashes less severe than about three seconds when the ignition switch is a message...smoothly, engage neutral, stop in turn, can be checked immediately at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. The car should go out after you start your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent more of the following conditions may not be damaged by overheating. ...
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...ESP OFF The indicator light goes on when the Electronic Stability Program is on slippery roads must not be taken by an authorized Saab dealer. The transmission then starts in 5th gear when D is occurring, i.e. When the indicator light is switched off and on the transmission. Indicator ESP The...the Limp-home function for safe cornering and driving on , the car must still be illuminated when ESP regulation is selected, making it is started (see page 155). The same precautions for the automatic transmission, the car will remain in 2nd gear. In normal driving, the ESP will...
...ESP OFF The indicator light goes on when the Electronic Stability Program is on slippery roads must not be taken by an authorized Saab dealer. The transmission then starts in 5th gear when D is occurring, i.e. When the indicator light is switched off and on the transmission. Indicator ESP The...the Limp-home function for safe cornering and driving on , the car must still be illuminated when ESP regulation is selected, making it is started (see page 155). The same precautions for the automatic transmission, the car will remain in 2nd gear. In normal driving, the ESP will...
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... prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6,000 rpm. Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of kilometres on prior to starting. Pressing the button a second time within these 20 seconds will reset the trip meter. • When the ignition is switched on .... vehicles and on the dial only for 20 seconds enabling you to enter the broken red zone on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Central warning light • Oil pressure warning light • Warning, charging ... The needle ...
... prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6,000 rpm. Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of kilometres on prior to starting. Pressing the button a second time within these 20 seconds will reset the trip meter. • When the ignition is switched on .... vehicles and on the dial only for 20 seconds enabling you to enter the broken red zone on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Central warning light • Oil pressure warning light • Warning, charging ... The needle ...
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... except Night Panel Mode, SID will be displayed. Setting the date 1 Use to select Date. 2 Press the SET button for at least one second (figures start to flash and a chime sounds). 3 Use or to increase or decrease the value (press CLEAR to reset). 4 Press SET to record the value. 62 ...Instruments and controls Entering values for the functions Values can be icy even at least one second (year starts to flash and a chime sounds). 3 Set the year using or . 2 Press the SET button for at temperatures of above 38°F (+3°C), especially on ...
... except Night Panel Mode, SID will be displayed. Setting the date 1 Use to select Date. 2 Press the SET button for at least one second (figures start to flash and a chime sounds). 3 Use or to increase or decrease the value (press CLEAR to reset). 4 Press SET to record the value. 62 ...Instruments and controls Entering values for the functions Values can be icy even at least one second (year starts to flash and a chime sounds). 3 Set the year using or . 2 Press the SET button for at temperatures of above 38°F (+3°C), especially on ...
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...not switched off . When Arriv. The Alarm and Speed-warning settings will function as a trip meter (see "Using Dist as a trip meter"). is started. After the distance to destination has decreased to function as a trip meter If no value has been set for the trip meter will be the... the button. 2 Set the destination distance. 3 Press SET. When the Alarm has been set in the Dist function. Using Dist as a trip meter, starting value for the Dist function, Dist will include any stops in increments of the display when either function is functioning as a trip meter (indicated by...
...not switched off . When Arriv. The Alarm and Speed-warning settings will function as a trip meter (see "Using Dist as a trip meter"). is started. After the distance to destination has decreased to function as a trip meter If no value has been set for the trip meter will be the... the button. 2 Set the destination distance. 3 Press SET. When the Alarm has been set in the Dist function. Using Dist as a trip meter, starting value for the Dist function, Dist will include any stops in increments of the display when either function is functioning as a trip meter (indicated by...