Owner's Manual
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95_US_1safety_MY09.fm Page 1 Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:12 AM 1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2009 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 43 57 89 113 139 187 251 257 267
95_US_1safety_MY09.fm Page 1 Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:12 AM 1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2009 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 43 57 89 113 139 187 251 257 267
Owner's Manual
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...of the manual. Best wishes, WARNING WARNING texts warn against the danger of the different variants. Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for future reference. The specifications, design particulars and illustrations included in Canada and by General Motors of the book. 95_US_MY09.book Page... not binding. NOTICE NOTICE texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are handled exclusively by Saab Cars USA, Inc. To find a specific item, use the overviews given at the back of Canada Limited in the manual are not followed. The book...
...of the manual. Best wishes, WARNING WARNING texts warn against the danger of the different variants. Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for future reference. The specifications, design particulars and illustrations included in Canada and by General Motors of the book. 95_US_MY09.book Page... not binding. NOTICE NOTICE texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are handled exclusively by Saab Cars USA, Inc. To find a specific item, use the overviews given at the back of Canada Limited in the manual are not followed. The book...
Owner's Manual
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... Gearbox number _____ Color code_____ Tire and Loading Information Label _____ 7 264 264 264 264 229 Engine _____ Checking the oil level _____ Engine oil, specification _____ 192 192 260 Braking_____ ABS brakes _____ Brake and clutch fluid_____ Brake system _____ Brake pads_____ 160 161 194 260 260 Fuses _____ Changing...
... Gearbox number _____ Color code_____ Tire and Loading Information Label _____ 7 264 264 264 264 229 Engine _____ Checking the oil level _____ Engine oil, specification _____ 192 192 260 Braking_____ ABS brakes _____ Brake and clutch fluid_____ Brake system _____ Brake pads_____ 160 161 194 260 260 Fuses _____ Changing...
Owner's Manual
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95_US_1safety_MY09.fm Page 11 Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:15 AM Safety 11 Safety Safety belts _____ Seats _____ Head restraint _____ Child safety _____ Airbag_____ 12 18 21 22 29 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB3835
95_US_1safety_MY09.fm Page 11 Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:15 AM Safety 11 Safety Safety belts _____ Seats _____ Head restraint _____ Child safety _____ Airbag_____ 12 18 21 22 29 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB3835
Owner's Manual
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...airbags will be activated, and only then if certain predetermined conditions are integrated in any object in the area that would be occupied by Saab. The side airbags, which help protect the upper body are met such as intended and thus not providing the intended protection either. ...• Never place any way. We recommend that could result in the front doors or install speakers other than those specifically approved by the inflated airbag. • For optimum protection, sit upright in the door or the airbag sensors. In a side impact, only...
...airbags will be activated, and only then if certain predetermined conditions are integrated in any object in the area that would be occupied by Saab. The side airbags, which help protect the upper body are met such as intended and thus not providing the intended protection either. ...• Never place any way. We recommend that could result in the front doors or install speakers other than those specifically approved by the inflated airbag. • For optimum protection, sit upright in the door or the airbag sensors. In a side impact, only...
Owner's Manual
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95_US_MY09.book Page 43 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Security 43 Security Doors _____ Central locking _____ Car alarm _____ 44 44 50 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB4116
95_US_MY09.book Page 43 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Security 43 Security Doors _____ Central locking _____ Car alarm _____ 44 44 50 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB4116
Owner's Manual
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95_US_MY09.book Page 57 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls 57 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights _____ Instruments _____ Saab Information Display (SID) _____ Switches _____ Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 58 64 68 73 79 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB4527
95_US_MY09.book Page 57 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls 57 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights _____ Instruments _____ Saab Information Display (SID) _____ Switches _____ Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 58 64 68 73 79 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB4527
Owner's Manual
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...failure. Refill. Low tire pressure, rear. Make a safe stop light is not included in the autocheck of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). The message can also be displayed: Message Use your seatbelts. After acknowledgement, the message is displayed each time... the ignition is re-started , CHECKING will appear on the car's specifications. right. Brake light failure.*) Washer fluid level low. Time for about 4 seconds while the SID CHECK functions are being displayed, ...
...failure. Refill. Low tire pressure, rear. Make a safe stop light is not included in the autocheck of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). The message can also be displayed: Message Use your seatbelts. After acknowledgement, the message is displayed each time... the ignition is re-started , CHECKING will appear on the car's specifications. right. Brake light failure.*) Washer fluid level low. Time for about 4 seconds while the SID CHECK functions are being displayed, ...
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95_US_MY09.book Page 89 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System 89 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio _____ CD player _____ CD changer 3 _____ MP3 player _____ Portable player 3 _____ General functions _____ Sound system _____ Technical data _____ Antennas _____ Error codes _____ Security lock _____ 93 99 100 102 104 105 107 108 109 112 112 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB4469
95_US_MY09.book Page 89 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System 89 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio _____ CD player _____ CD changer 3 _____ MP3 player _____ Portable player 3 _____ General functions _____ Sound system _____ Technical data _____ Antennas _____ Error codes _____ Security lock _____ 93 99 100 102 104 105 107 108 109 112 112 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB4469
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... underneath. In rare cased, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that broadcast RDS information. RDS features are no function on receiving specific information from radio stations. • This system relies on US/CA cars. Number of pages with preset stations To display the number...always on the display. No Info Number of preset pages (1-6). 95_US_MY09.book Page 94 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 94 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). Rolling advertisements Some radio stations present rolling...
... underneath. In rare cased, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that broadcast RDS information. RDS features are no function on receiving specific information from radio stations. • This system relies on US/CA cars. Number of pages with preset stations To display the number...always on the display. No Info Number of preset pages (1-6). 95_US_MY09.book Page 94 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 94 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). Rolling advertisements Some radio stations present rolling...
Owner's Manual
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95_US_MY09.book Page 108 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 108 Saab 9-5 Audio System Tuning steps Automatic tuning _ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Manual tuning ___ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Frequency range 40 - 11000 ... frequency synthesizer tuner. THD = Total Harmonic Distortion Number of presets FM/AM/XMTM 3 _ 6 x 6 Frequency range FM _____ 87.7 - 107.9 MHz AM _____ 530 - 1710 kHz Specifications in accordance with EIA Interim Standard.
95_US_MY09.book Page 108 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 108 Saab 9-5 Audio System Tuning steps Automatic tuning _ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Manual tuning ___ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Frequency range 40 - 11000 ... frequency synthesizer tuner. THD = Total Harmonic Distortion Number of presets FM/AM/XMTM 3 _ 6 x 6 Frequency range FM _____ 87.7 - 107.9 MHz AM _____ 530 - 1710 kHz Specifications in accordance with EIA Interim Standard.
Owner's Manual
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95_US_MY09.book Page 113 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk 113 Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment_____ Electric windows_____ Rearview mirrors_____ Moonroof 3 _____ Interior lighting _____ Sun visors _____ Power Outlet 3 _____ Glove compartment ___ Cup holders _____ Trunk _____ 114 115 116 123 124 125 126 126 128 129 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB394
95_US_MY09.book Page 113 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk 113 Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment_____ Electric windows_____ Rearview mirrors_____ Moonroof 3 _____ Interior lighting _____ Sun visors _____ Power Outlet 3 _____ Glove compartment ___ Cup holders _____ Trunk _____ 114 115 116 123 124 125 126 126 128 129 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB394
Owner's Manual
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... Refueling _____ Engine Break-In Period_ Gear changing _____ Cruise control _____ Braking _____ Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) _____ Parking brake _____ Parking _____ Saab Parking Assistance 3 _____ 140 141 144 146 150 150 159 160 163 165 165 168 Economical motoring __ Driving in cold weather Driving in hot... 173 174 179 179 181 181 181 181 184 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
... Refueling _____ Engine Break-In Period_ Gear changing _____ Cruise control _____ Braking _____ Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) _____ Parking brake _____ Parking _____ Saab Parking Assistance 3 _____ 140 141 144 146 150 150 159 160 163 165 165 168 Economical motoring __ Driving in cold weather Driving in hot... 173 174 179 179 181 181 181 181 184 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Owner's Manual
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...a container while it is determined that were not designed for optimum performance - 93 octane. If this occurs, use these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to your vehicle. 95_US_MY09.book Page 148 Tuesday, April 15, 2008...is an important part of the proper maintenance of your authorized Saab dealer for diagnosis. Otherwise, you use a gasoline rated at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm. Gasoline meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may not be covered by the...
...a container while it is determined that were not designed for optimum performance - 93 octane. If this occurs, use these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to your vehicle. 95_US_MY09.book Page 148 Tuesday, April 15, 2008...is an important part of the proper maintenance of your authorized Saab dealer for diagnosis. Otherwise, you use a gasoline rated at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm. Gasoline meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may not be covered by the...
Owner's Manual
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...minimum amount of gasoline. If your vehicle experiences problems due to your fuel. Never use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier. 95_US_MY09.book Page 149 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Additives To provide cleaner air, all ...properly. You should not have to add anything to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of additive required to your authorized Saab dealer for fuel that does business in the country where you use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in another country ...
...minimum amount of gasoline. If your vehicle experiences problems due to your fuel. Never use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier. 95_US_MY09.book Page 149 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Additives To provide cleaner air, all ...properly. You should not have to add anything to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of additive required to your authorized Saab dealer for fuel that does business in the country where you use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in another country ...
Owner's Manual
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... 30 mph (50 km/h) when tire chains are neither driven or retarded by the engine. It may therefore be fitted to the tires recommended under "Specifications" (see page 261). The best response if the car gets into a front-wheel skid is moving. 173 Tire chains 3 If you on the best tires... in the same direction that the chains do not contact the wheel-arch liner at full lock. • See section "Specifications", page 261, for information on allowable wheel dimensions for your Saab dealer for details of a journey, if the engine has worked hard, allow it to advise you want to fit tire...
... 30 mph (50 km/h) when tire chains are neither driven or retarded by the engine. It may therefore be fitted to the tires recommended under "Specifications" (see page 261). The best response if the car gets into a front-wheel skid is moving. 173 Tire chains 3 If you on the best tires... in the same direction that the chains do not contact the wheel-arch liner at full lock. • See section "Specifications", page 261, for information on allowable wheel dimensions for your Saab dealer for details of a journey, if the engine has worked hard, allow it to advise you want to fit tire...
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... 243 243 243 244 246 247 IB3888 248 248 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
... 243 243 243 244 246 247 IB3888 248 248 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Owner's Manual
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... program. 95_US_MY09.book Page 190 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 190 Car care and technical information Engine families Saab cars imported into the United States and Canada meet applicable EPA Federal Standards, California State Standards and Canadian Federal Standards and ...are identified on a label affixed to the left front inner fender. The engine family and appropriate tune-up specifications are equipped with the following systems: • Sequential multiport fuel injection system • Three way catalytic converter • Crankcase emissions...
... program. 95_US_MY09.book Page 190 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 190 Car care and technical information Engine families Saab cars imported into the United States and Canada meet applicable EPA Federal Standards, California State Standards and Canadian Federal Standards and ...are identified on a label affixed to the left front inner fender. The engine family and appropriate tune-up specifications are equipped with the following systems: • Sequential multiport fuel injection system • Three way catalytic converter • Crankcase emissions...
Owner's Manual
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... taking the car for a long run. To remove the battery, always disconnect the negative (black) lead first and reconnect it last. A car with a standard equipment specification and a fully charged battery can be given a booster charge. If frequent short journeys are the same as a car phone, the charge may need to be...
... taking the car for a long run. To remove the battery, always disconnect the negative (black) lead first and reconnect it last. A car with a standard equipment specification and a fully charged battery can be given a booster charge. If frequent short journeys are the same as a car phone, the charge may need to be...
Owner's Manual
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95_US_MY09.book Page 251 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Customer Assistance and Information 251 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule _ Owner assistance _____ Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) _____ Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government _____ Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders _____ 252 253 254 254 255 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
95_US_MY09.book Page 251 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Customer Assistance and Information 251 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule _ Owner assistance _____ Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) _____ Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government _____ Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders _____ 252 253 254 254 255 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).