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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2006 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System 1 Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Customer Assistance and Information Specifications Index 11 43 57 90 113 141 191 253 259 273 1 Saab Automobile AB 2005 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2006 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System 1 Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Customer Assistance and Information Specifications Index 11 43 57 90 113 141 191 253 259 273 1 Saab Automobile AB 2005 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
Owner's Manual
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... • FLAMMABLE GAS IB336 Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER. Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. Do not open when engine hot! A/C system Refrigerant at any time. 7 Warning labels Radiator fan Radiator fan may...
... • FLAMMABLE GAS IB336 Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER. Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. Do not open when engine hot! A/C system Refrigerant at any time. 7 Warning labels Radiator fan Radiator fan may...
Owner's Manual
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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 modified in any way. We recommend that you might have the car checked immediately by all occupants.... Passenger airbag and driver's airbag both inflated WARNING • Even if the car is practical. These areas must only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. • Fumes are generated by the chemical reaction that show signs of the seat, and with clean water for a short time. See page ...
...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 modified in any way. We recommend that you might have the car checked immediately by all occupants.... Passenger airbag and driver's airbag both inflated WARNING • Even if the car is practical. These areas must only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. • Fumes are generated by the chemical reaction that show signs of the seat, and with clean water for a short time. See page ...
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Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to deflate. The airbag starts to the surfaces marked as these are where the airbags inflate in the event of impact. 31 5 2 6 3 4 The sensors detect deceleration and send a signal via ...
Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to deflate. The airbag starts to the surfaces marked as these are where the airbags inflate in the event of impact. 31 5 2 6 3 4 The sensors detect deceleration and send a signal via ...
Owner's Manual
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Safety AIRBAG warning light WARNING 37 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 61. The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate 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 be working properly. IB1182 IB1707
Safety AIRBAG warning light WARNING 37 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 61. The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate 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 be working properly. IB1182 IB1707
Owner's Manual
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...car, always disconnect the negative (-) battery lead and cover the conductor. • Airbags and belt pretensioners must not be carried out at a Saab dealer. The airbag must be inspected as part of the normal service program but otherwise may be regarded as a result of a crash must be... the roof-mounted side impact airbag. Airbags or belt pretensioners that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any welding work properly. Scrapping or working on the ceiling near the side windows, the bag may have been deployed as maintenance-free. ...
...car, always disconnect the negative (-) battery lead and cover the conductor. • Airbags and belt pretensioners must not be carried out at a Saab dealer. The airbag must be inspected as part of the normal service program but otherwise may be regarded as a result of a crash must be... the roof-mounted side impact airbag. Airbags or belt pretensioners that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any welding work properly. Scrapping or working on the ceiling near the side windows, the bag may have been deployed as maintenance-free. ...
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... if it in a locked car is stuck (e.g. When the new key is programmed into the system, the missing key is not covered by contacting your Saab dealer. This loss and replacement cost is automatically erased. The mechanical key is possible to have up to high temperatures, e.g. The key contains a unique...ignition, the code is also dangerous to take two keys with the car has a code number on the instrument panel. • The key may be started. For changing the battery, see page 54. on a black plastic tag that needs to be brought to the dealer so that are lost, it ...
... if it in a locked car is stuck (e.g. When the new key is programmed into the system, the missing key is not covered by contacting your Saab dealer. This loss and replacement cost is automatically erased. The mechanical key is possible to have up to high temperatures, e.g. The key contains a unique...ignition, the code is also dangerous to take two keys with the car has a code number on the instrument panel. • The key may be started. For changing the battery, see page 54. on a black plastic tag that needs to be brought to the dealer so that are lost, it ...
Owner's Manual
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... remote control also works from the ignition switch. Having the doors locked when you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Therefore, hold the key in center console enabled. On Sedan models, the trunk may be started. Unlocking by key 1 To lock 2 To unlock To silence the alarm, insert the key into the ignition...
... remote control also works from the ignition switch. Having the doors locked when you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Therefore, hold the key in center console enabled. On Sedan models, the trunk may be started. Unlocking by key 1 To lock 2 To unlock To silence the alarm, insert the key into the ignition...
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... battery When the battery voltage in the key falls below a predetermined level the Saab Information Display (SID) will issue the following , due to the risk of the battery is normally 4 years.Contact a Saab dealer to avoid malfunctions. Replace battery." Press the CLEAR button on the centre ... replaced. NOTICE Use the grab handle to acknowledge this can be reprogrammed by your authorized Saab dealer; Security Locking The tailgate is locked using: • The button on the key 49 Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic...
... battery When the battery voltage in the key falls below a predetermined level the Saab Information Display (SID) will issue the following , due to the risk of the battery is normally 4 years.Contact a Saab dealer to avoid malfunctions. Replace battery." Press the CLEAR button on the centre ... replaced. NOTICE Use the grab handle to acknowledge this can be reprogrammed by your authorized Saab dealer; Security Locking The tailgate is locked using: • The button on the key 49 Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic...
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..., at the end of which it will flash (three times per second) for ten seconds to leave children in a vehicle with an Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 45. The LED indicator on the instrument panel fascia will be on the fascia will... start to flash (once every other second). During this . 3 2 Remote control 1 Activate/lock 2 Deactivate/unlock 3 Unlock trunk/tailgate Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportCombi) Your Saab 9-5 is dangerous. The car alarm is armed 10 seconds after the car has...
..., at the end of which it will flash (three times per second) for ten seconds to leave children in a vehicle with an Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 45. The LED indicator on the instrument panel fascia will be on the fascia will... start to flash (once every other second). During this . 3 2 Remote control 1 Activate/lock 2 Deactivate/unlock 3 Unlock trunk/tailgate Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportCombi) Your Saab 9-5 is dangerous. The car alarm is armed 10 seconds after the car has...
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If a fault is immobilized. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to the receiver. If the signal is verified, the engine can be started . If the fault persists (LED flashing when another attempt is made to activate the car alarm by the alarm being triggered inadvertently, make sure that ... one of the other second after the 10-second period has elapsed. As usual, the LED will start the car if you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. In this case, you can still start to flash once every other doors or the trunk or hood is open or if the ignition switch...
If a fault is immobilized. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to the receiver. If the signal is verified, the engine can be started . If the fault persists (LED flashing when another attempt is made to activate the car alarm by the alarm being triggered inadvertently, make sure that ... one of the other second after the 10-second period has elapsed. As usual, the LED will start the car if you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. In this case, you can still start to flash once every other doors or the trunk or hood is open or if the ignition switch...
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... lid/tailgate. Closing of being or trunk lid. on for 10 seconds. Some signals may differ between model variants for 10 seconds. Start the engine. ond for 2 seconds. Flashes twice at three seconds intervals. Comes on for different countries. Reason/action Probably a fault ...in the key. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Car alarm not activated. Contact service. Have the car checked by a workshop. Replace battery. • REMOTE KEY • ...
... lid/tailgate. Closing of being or trunk lid. on for 10 seconds. Some signals may differ between model variants for 10 seconds. Start the engine. ond for 2 seconds. Flashes twice at three seconds intervals. Comes on for different countries. Reason/action Probably a fault ...in the key. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Car alarm not activated. Contact service. Have the car checked by a workshop. Replace battery. • REMOTE KEY • ...
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...indicator light indicates an engine-related problem. While your car may be able to be prepared to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to take action if such unsafe..., engage neutral, stop in a suitable place, switch off the engine, etc.). The driver should go out a few seconds after the engine has started (see page 64). Under normal conditions, these should be driven with the "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you...
...indicator light indicates an engine-related problem. While your car may be able to be prepared to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to take action if such unsafe..., engage neutral, stop in a suitable place, switch off the engine, etc.). The driver should go out a few seconds after the engine has started (see page 64). Under normal conditions, these should be driven with the "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you...
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Adjust your speed accordingly as possible a workshop. It should go out after the engine has started. If a fault arises in oncoming traffic. If you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Xenon headlight fault indicator 1 This light indicates that you do not rectify the problem, nighttime visibility will ...Xenon headlight fault indicator lights up, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your car checked as soon as visibility will be reduced. Instruments and controls 61 Airbag warning light This light will come on...
Adjust your speed accordingly as possible a workshop. It should go out after the engine has started. If a fault arises in oncoming traffic. If you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Xenon headlight fault indicator 1 This light indicates that you do not rectify the problem, nighttime visibility will ...Xenon headlight fault indicator lights up, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your car checked as soon as visibility will be reduced. Instruments and controls 61 Airbag warning light This light will come on...
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... is moving you can select position D. Indicator, high beam This light shows when the headlights are on (see page 160. The transmission then starts in 5th gear when D is selected, making it will indicate the door concerned (or tailgate). In this , select position L to drive ...is active (see page 156). Automatic transmission 1, fault indicator On a car with a trailer attached. Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. To overcome this mode, the gear changes occur later, at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a...
... is moving you can select position D. Indicator, high beam This light shows when the headlights are on (see page 160. The transmission then starts in 5th gear when D is selected, making it will indicate the door concerned (or tailgate). In this , select position L to drive ...is active (see page 156). Automatic transmission 1, fault indicator On a car with a trailer attached. Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. To overcome this mode, the gear changes occur later, at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a...
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when there is started (see page 165). The same precautions for . IMPORTANT: the system is automatically engaged every time the engine is insufficient traction between the tires and the road, and that the engine is indicated, have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. The indicator light also goes on slippery roads...
when there is started (see page 165). The same precautions for . IMPORTANT: the system is automatically engaged every time the engine is insufficient traction between the tires and the road, and that the engine is indicated, have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. The indicator light also goes on slippery roads...
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They should come on when the ignition is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Oil pressure warning light • Warning, charging . . Pressing the button a second time will reset the trip meter. • When ... ON or OFF. • When the ignition is in kilometres, and the trip meter in miles on Canadian vehicles). The needle may be allowed to starting. A safety cut-out function (in thousands of revolutions per minute. vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is ON, pressing the button will reset...
They should come on when the ignition is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Oil pressure warning light • Warning, charging . . Pressing the button a second time will reset the trip meter. • When ... ON or OFF. • When the ignition is in kilometres, and the trip meter in miles on Canadian vehicles). The needle may be allowed to starting. A safety cut-out function (in thousands of revolutions per minute. vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is ON, pressing the button will reset...
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... the countdown has reached 0 km, the Dist. The calculated arrival time will be deactivated with the i/SET button. 2 Hold i/SET depressed until a chime sounds. The starting value for the functions Dist. 1 Select Dist. function. Activating speed warning 69 1 Select Speed W. Instruments and controls Entering values for the trip meter will then...
... the countdown has reached 0 km, the Dist. The calculated arrival time will be deactivated with the i/SET button. 2 Hold i/SET depressed until a chime sounds. The starting value for the functions Dist. 1 Select Dist. function. Activating speed warning 69 1 Select Speed W. Instruments and controls Entering values for the trip meter will then...
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... distance) • Fuel Ø (the value is programmed in increments of 100 metres. are not reset. This is 1.0 l/10 km; Set the average speed you start driving. 1 2 3 4 Resetting values To reset the value, hold CLR depressed until a chime sounds. Calculating the arrival time if a specified average speed is displayed. To reset...
... distance) • Fuel Ø (the value is programmed in increments of 100 metres. are not reset. This is 1.0 l/10 km; Set the average speed you start driving. 1 2 3 4 Resetting values To reset the value, hold CLR depressed until a chime sounds. Calculating the arrival time if a specified average speed is displayed. To reset...
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...due, or when 365 days have elapsed since the last service. After acknowledgement, the message is displayed each time the ignition is re-started , CHECKING will appear on the display for about 4 seconds while the SID CHECK functions are being displayed, the message relating to ...CLR button, then depressing it is shown on the display. Front light failure. Contact service. Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started until "SERVICE" appears on the car's specifications. Coolant level low. When a CHECK message is activated while driving, a chime sounds and ...
...due, or when 365 days have elapsed since the last service. After acknowledgement, the message is displayed each time the ignition is re-started , CHECKING will appear on the display for about 4 seconds while the SID CHECK functions are being displayed, the message relating to ...CLR button, then depressing it is shown on the display. Front light failure. Contact service. Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started until "SERVICE" appears on the car's specifications. Coolant level low. When a CHECK message is activated while driving, a chime sounds and ...