Owner's Manual
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... Rearview mirror _____ 179 179 258 118 Hood _____ Engine compartment: washing ___ 190 242 Headlights _____ 73 High/low beam _____ 73 Turn signal and lane change indicators_____ 75 Headlight washers 3 _____ 77 Changing bulbs _____ 204 Headlights _____ 73 Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 208 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 SportCombi _____ 210 Changing bulbs _____ 204 Towing a trailer 3 _____ 174 Towing the car _____ 183 Rear towing eye _____ 184 Trunk _____ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ Folding the rear seat...
... Rearview mirror _____ 179 179 258 118 Hood _____ Engine compartment: washing ___ 190 242 Headlights _____ 73 High/low beam _____ 73 Turn signal and lane change indicators_____ 75 Headlight washers 3 _____ 77 Changing bulbs _____ 204 Headlights _____ 73 Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 208 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 SportCombi _____ 210 Changing bulbs _____ 204 Towing a trailer 3 _____ 174 Towing the car _____ 183 Rear towing eye _____ 184 Trunk _____ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ Folding the rear seat...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 129 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi _____ 132 Upholstery and trim_____ 240 Side airbags _____ 36 IB3832 Safety belts _____ 12 Airbag_____ 29 Child safety _____ 22 Child safety locks _____ 47 Safety belts, maintenance _ 239 Glove compartment _____ 126 Manual transmission _____ 150 Automatic transmission 3 _ 151 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Engine Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in cold weather _____ Parking _____...
... the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 129 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi _____ 132 Upholstery and trim_____ 240 Side airbags _____ 36 IB3832 Safety belts _____ 12 Airbag_____ 29 Child safety _____ 22 Child safety locks _____ 47 Safety belts, maintenance _ 239 Glove compartment _____ 126 Manual transmission _____ 150 Automatic transmission 3 _ 151 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Engine Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in cold weather _____ Parking _____...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 . Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Electric windows Deactivating of explosive gas. Refer to the Owner's Manual. Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child seat in your car No sparks...
... 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 . Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Electric windows Deactivating of explosive gas. Refer to the Owner's Manual. Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child seat in your car No sparks...
Owner's Manual
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... death for all seats. IB3838 FASTEN BELTS Safety belt reminder When the ignition is properly locked in the front seats. The reminder for the driver has an additional audible signal which sounds for all car occupants. • Child safety, see page 22. • Check that it is equally important to wear a safety belt. The results of a crash, the rear-seat passengers not wearing a seatbelt will light up and...
... death for all seats. IB3838 FASTEN BELTS Safety belt reminder When the ignition is properly locked in the front seats. The reminder for the driver has an additional audible signal which sounds for all car occupants. • Child safety, see page 22. • Check that it is equally important to wear a safety belt. The results of a crash, the rear-seat passengers not wearing a seatbelt will light up and...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 warm for a short time. In the event of eye irritation, flush the eyes thoroughly with clean water for instance. • Some components of the airbag will be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer...
... 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 warm for a short time. In the event of eye irritation, flush the eyes thoroughly with clean water for instance. • Some components of the airbag will be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer...
Owner's Manual
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See AIRBAG warning light on the fascia. Accident statistics show that will be lit during the system check when you turn off the right front passenger's frontal airbag and side airbag under certain conditions. Your vehicle has a rear seat that children are safer if they are restrained in a booster seat. IB3953 The sensors are part of the right front passenger's seat and safety belt. A label on your ignition key to...
See AIRBAG warning light on the fascia. Accident statistics show that will be lit during the system check when you turn off the right front passenger's frontal airbag and side airbag under certain conditions. Your vehicle has a rear seat that children are safer if they are restrained in a booster seat. IB3953 The sensors are part of the right front passenger's seat and safety belt. A label on your ignition key to...
Owner's Manual
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... seat cover, or the seat seam, in the area of the car on impact, and at which are fitted in the front doors or install speakers other than those specifically approved by the door panel being pressed in any work on the car's side the impact occurs. The sensors, which point on the doors that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Side airbags WARNING • This car...
... seat cover, or the seat seam, in the area of the car on impact, and at which are fitted in the front doors or install speakers other than those specifically approved by the door panel being pressed in any work on the car's side the impact occurs. The sensors, which point on the doors that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Side airbags WARNING • This car...
Owner's Manual
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... horn is on the key (providing that all the doors, plus trunk lid/tailgate and hood, are closed , a new delay period of ten seconds will start the car if you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. This means that anyone else using the car is familiar with how both the car alarm and the locking system work. If a fault is immobilized. in the ignition, a signal...
... horn is on the key (providing that all the doors, plus trunk lid/tailgate and hood, are closed , a new delay period of ten seconds will start the car if you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. This means that anyone else using the car is familiar with how both the car alarm and the locking system work. If a fault is immobilized. in the ignition, a signal...
Owner's Manual
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... may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have the brake system checked. Headlight and parking light indicator This light indicates that the headlights or the parking lights are on the rear wheels. If the level is below the MIN mark, the car should be available. 60 Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, there is a danger of the rear wheels locking...
... may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have the brake system checked. Headlight and parking light indicator This light indicates that the headlights or the parking lights are on the rear wheels. If the level is below the MIN mark, the car should be available. 60 Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, there is a danger of the rear wheels locking...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition is switched off . To cancel the SPORT mode, press the S button on high beam (see page 154). The rear fog light consists of one light so it very sluggish. 62 Instruments and controls Automatic transmission 3, fault indicator On a car with an automatic transmission, this warning symbol is illuminated if a fault has been detected in 2nd gear. The rear fog light is switched off automatically when the engine is switched off...
... the ignition is switched off . To cancel the SPORT mode, press the S button on high beam (see page 154). The rear fog light consists of one light so it very sluggish. 62 Instruments and controls Automatic transmission 3, fault indicator On a car with an automatic transmission, this warning symbol is illuminated if a fault has been detected in 2nd gear. The rear fog light is switched off automatically when the engine is switched off...
Owner's Manual
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... conditions It is not enough...3 Raise the temperature setting a degree or two. Troubleshooting and care, see "Adaptation of the front doors. STARTED" appears in SID. If this is not enough...4 Lower the fan speed. See "Calibration" above. • If front seat heating and/or rear window heating do not function satisfactorily, see page 243. 86 Instruments and controls Condensation water When the A/C system is running, the intake air...
... conditions It is not enough...3 Raise the temperature setting a degree or two. Troubleshooting and care, see "Adaptation of the front doors. STARTED" appears in SID. If this is not enough...4 Lower the fan speed. See "Calibration" above. • If front seat heating and/or rear window heating do not function satisfactorily, see page 243. 86 Instruments and controls Condensation water When the A/C system is running, the intake air...
Owner's Manual
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...of the audio system Connecting and activating a portable player 1 Connect the unit to the audio system via the AUX input. 2 Press the CD AUX button to the previous menu. To change tracks, fast forward, etc., use the controls on the portable player. Information menu... pushbutton under the arrow symbol to return to activate the portable player. 104 Saab 9-5 Audio System Song title, artist name, etc. Adjust the sound settings using the control panel or the steering wheel controls. Portable player WARNING Place the portable player where it cannot be shown in the event of a collision...
...of the audio system Connecting and activating a portable player 1 Connect the unit to the audio system via the AUX input. 2 Press the CD AUX button to the previous menu. To change tracks, fast forward, etc., use the controls on the portable player. Information menu... pushbutton under the arrow symbol to return to activate the portable player. 104 Saab 9-5 Audio System Song title, artist name, etc. Adjust the sound settings using the control panel or the steering wheel controls. Portable player WARNING Place the portable player where it cannot be shown in the event of a collision...
Owner's Manual
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... (automatic transmission: selector in the center console between OFF and LOCK before the starter can only be removed. The key fits all work. The gear lever is delivered. The key number is specified on the small plastic strap that comes with the keys when the car is locked. The parking lights, hazard warning lights and interior lighting all the locks on as you will spring back to LOCK. The ignition key can be turned back...
... (automatic transmission: selector in the center console between OFF and LOCK before the starter can only be removed. The key fits all work. The gear lever is delivered. The key number is specified on the small plastic strap that comes with the keys when the car is locked. The parking lights, hazard warning lights and interior lighting all the locks on as you will spring back to LOCK. The ignition key can be turned back...
Owner's Manual
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.... WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before starting the engine in the first key. Contact service." is in the garage. • There is leaking. The following should be removed in the driver's seat. - Depress the clutch pedal fully. Be sure that you contact an authorized Saab dealer for automatic transmission) to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. Try...
.... WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before starting the engine in the first key. Contact service." is in the garage. • There is leaking. The following should be removed in the driver's seat. - Depress the clutch pedal fully. Be sure that you contact an authorized Saab dealer for automatic transmission) to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. Try...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 about 10 seconds. Mispositioned floor mats or other obstructions under the clutch pedal may enter the cabin. It is full depressed. 142 Starting and driving Starting the engine Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy load on the brake pedal. 3 Start the engine. Let the engine idle...
... 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 about 10 seconds. Mispositioned floor mats or other obstructions under the clutch pedal may enter the cabin. It is full depressed. 142 Starting and driving Starting the engine Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy load on the brake pedal. 3 Start the engine. Let the engine idle...
Owner's Manual
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... give the gear time to engage (car starts to allow you pull off unexpectedly. Starting and driving Selector positions P To shift out of the P position you must depress the brake pedal and the ignition must be removed. The engine can be ON. L Select position L if you move the selector lever from position D or M to L at a high vehicle speed, the transmission will automatically shift down through...
... give the gear time to engage (car starts to allow you pull off unexpectedly. Starting and driving Selector positions P To shift out of the P position you must depress the brake pedal and the ignition must be removed. The engine can be ON. L Select position L if you move the selector lever from position D or M to L at a high vehicle speed, the transmission will automatically shift down through...
Owner's Manual
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... date of production. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see page 268. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on the B-pillar and shows how much weight your vehicle. Tire Pressure" on each square inch of the tire. Curb weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, without passengers and cargo. 231 This label can be...
... date of production. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see page 268. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on the B-pillar and shows how much weight your vehicle. Tire Pressure" on each square inch of the tire. Curb weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, without passengers and cargo. 231 This label can be...
Owner's Manual
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... a level place to remain in the trunk. That would be cleaned before raising the vehicle, and raise the vehicle only far enough off the engine and do maintenance or repairs is enough room for changing a flat tire. For a manual transmission, leave the car in the brake hubs should put the shift lever in the event of a crash or if the car rolls over or fall .
... a level place to remain in the trunk. That would be cleaned before raising the vehicle, and raise the vehicle only far enough off the engine and do maintenance or repairs is enough room for changing a flat tire. For a manual transmission, leave the car in the brake hubs should put the shift lever in the event of a crash or if the car rolls over or fall .
Owner's Manual
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... the Saab Instrument Display (SID) when the car is due for specific components when the car is operated under certain severe conditions. The Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet has provisions to the most knowledgeable service professionals. 252 Customer Assistance and Information Service intervals A time for service message will illuminate on top of your driving habits match this Owner's Manual. More frequent oil changes are recommended if your vehicle...
... the Saab Instrument Display (SID) when the car is due for specific components when the car is operated under certain severe conditions. The Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet has provisions to the most knowledgeable service professionals. 252 Customer Assistance and Information Service intervals A time for service message will illuminate on top of your driving habits match this Owner's Manual. More frequent oil changes are recommended if your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... MP3 file _____ 103 Rear fog light _____ 74 Rear seat, 9-5 Sedan, folding _____ 129 Rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi, folding _ 132 Rear window heating _____ 82 Rear-seat head restraints _____ 21 Rear-view mirror, auto-dimming ____ 121 Rearview mirrors _____ 116 Reclamation _____ 247 Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission, towing a camper or trailer _____ 175 Refuelling _____ 146 Relay panel _____ 219 Remote control _____ 44 Remote-control battery, changing ____ 49 Remove the key _____ 140 Removing...
... MP3 file _____ 103 Rear fog light _____ 74 Rear seat, 9-5 Sedan, folding _____ 129 Rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi, folding _ 132 Rear window heating _____ 82 Rear-seat head restraints _____ 21 Rear-view mirror, auto-dimming ____ 121 Rearview mirrors _____ 116 Reclamation _____ 247 Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission, towing a camper or trailer _____ 175 Refuelling _____ 146 Relay panel _____ 219 Remote control _____ 44 Remote-control battery, changing ____ 49 Remove the key _____ 140 Removing...