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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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...To find a specific item, use the overviews given at Saab is a Warranty and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular maintenance to meet special legal requirements in all cars (can depend on driving and caring for any questions concerning your car, its equipment..., the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab. Supplied with the car is one of potential damage to alter specifications during ...
...To find a specific item, use the overviews given at Saab is a Warranty and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular maintenance to meet special legal requirements in all cars (can depend on driving and caring for any questions concerning your car, its equipment..., the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab. Supplied with the car is one of potential damage to alter specifications during ...
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...Moonroof 3 _____ Washing the car _____ Waxing and polishing _____ Touching up the paint _____ Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 123 242 243 243 246 Driving with a roof rack load_____ Maximum roof load _____ Rearview mirror _____ 179 258 118 Hood _____ Engine compartment: washing ___ 188 243 Headlights ... towing eye _____ 182 Trunk _____ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi _____ Trunk Release Handle _____ Driving with a spare wheel fitted __ Compact spare tire _____ 129 129 132 138 181 235 b Fuel gauge_____ Refueling _____ Economical motoring _____ Fuel ...
...Moonroof 3 _____ Washing the car _____ Waxing and polishing _____ Touching up the paint _____ Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 123 242 243 243 246 Driving with a roof rack load_____ Maximum roof load _____ Rearview mirror _____ 179 258 118 Hood _____ Engine compartment: washing ___ 188 243 Headlights ... towing eye _____ 182 Trunk _____ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi _____ Trunk Release Handle _____ Driving with a spare wheel fitted __ Compact spare tire _____ 129 129 132 138 181 235 b Fuel gauge_____ Refueling _____ Economical motoring _____ Fuel ...
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... Safety belts, maintenance _ 12 29 22 47 240 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Engine Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in cold weather _____ Parking _____ 115 140 141 150 173 172 165 IB3832 Seats_____ 18 Heated front seats 3 _____ 87 Head restraint...
... Safety belts, maintenance _ 12 29 22 47 240 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Engine Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in cold weather _____ Parking _____ 115 140 141 150 173 172 165 IB3832 Seats_____ 18 Heated front seats 3 _____ 87 Head restraint...
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... 214 216 218 214 Power steering fluid_____ 196 Temperature gauge _____ Driving in hot weather_____ Driving in cold weather ____ Coolant _____ Coolant capacity_____ IB3636 66 173 172 193 260 Ignition switch _____ Drive belts _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ 140 199 260 ...145 Wipers and washers_____ Washers _____ Washer jets _____ 77 201 201 Important considerations for driving Turbo unit _____ Engine, technical data _____ 144 189 260 Manual transmission 3 _____ Automatic transmission 3 _____ 150 151 Jump starting ...
... 214 216 218 214 Power steering fluid_____ 196 Temperature gauge _____ Driving in hot weather_____ Driving in cold weather ____ Coolant _____ Coolant capacity_____ IB3636 66 173 172 193 260 Ignition switch _____ Drive belts _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ 140 199 260 ...145 Wipers and washers_____ Washers _____ Washer jets _____ 77 201 201 Important considerations for driving Turbo unit _____ Engine, technical data _____ 144 189 260 Manual transmission 3 _____ Automatic transmission 3 _____ 150 151 Jump starting ...
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...be thrown forward against the front-seat backrests. is not fastened then an audible signal will flash. IB3838 If the belt is lit on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will come on , the "FASTEN BELTS" reminder will light up and adjust your seatbelts. The stresses imposed... on the steering wheel. The text Use your safety belt before driving off so that you can pay full attention to the traffic. • Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants. ...
...be thrown forward against the front-seat backrests. is not fastened then an audible signal will flash. IB3838 If the belt is lit on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will come on , the "FASTEN BELTS" reminder will light up and adjust your seatbelts. The stresses imposed... on the steering wheel. The text Use your safety belt before driving off so that you can pay full attention to the traffic. • Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants. ...
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... angle 4 backrest rake angle Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see page 114). Bear this in the following seat adjustments can be used to achieve a comfortable driving position: Seats WARNING The seats are electrically operated. Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car. Side airbags (see page 21). The same...
... angle 4 backrest rake angle Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see page 114). Bear this in the following seat adjustments can be used to achieve a comfortable driving position: Seats WARNING The seats are electrically operated. Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car. Side airbags (see page 21). The same...
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Lumbar support 3 Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjustment of emergency braking or a crash and in particular a rear-end collision. IB1161 95_US_MY09.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety 19 IB3226 IB3227 Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back. Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper control forward or back. WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of the lumbar support.
Lumbar support 3 Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjustment of emergency braking or a crash and in particular a rear-end collision. IB1161 95_US_MY09.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety 19 IB3226 IB3227 Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back. Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper control forward or back. WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of the lumbar support.
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...could even inflate without a crash. In some circumstances the airbag can , in a crash, or they could cause you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Work on or flashes while driving, have in any way. We recommend that inflates the airbag. See page 61. In case of persistent irritation, consult a doctor. •... light does not extinguish after the car has been started, or comes on these areas must still always be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. • Fumes are generated by the chemical reaction that you injury or death. Always use your safety belt. In the event ...
...could even inflate without a crash. In some circumstances the airbag can , in a crash, or they could cause you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Work on or flashes while driving, have in any way. We recommend that inflates the airbag. See page 61. In case of persistent irritation, consult a doctor. •... light does not extinguish after the car has been started, or comes on these areas must still always be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. • Fumes are generated by the chemical reaction that you injury or death. Always use your safety belt. In the event ...
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... shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) • ALWAYS use a child seat in a serious frontal crash. The airbag can be activated once in your Saab dealer. Definitely not! • Children can only be killed or seriously injured by the airbag • The BACK SEAT is the inflation? So there...airbag will not be triggered. When do I position the seat to leave room for children 12 and under certain predetermined conditions in order to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated, even if it needs room to increase the distance between you could experience a buzzing noise in ...
... shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) • ALWAYS use a child seat in a serious frontal crash. The airbag can be activated once in your Saab dealer. Definitely not! • Children can only be killed or seriously injured by the airbag • The BACK SEAT is the inflation? So there...airbag will not be triggered. When do I position the seat to leave room for children 12 and under certain predetermined conditions in order to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated, even if it needs room to increase the distance between you could experience a buzzing noise in ...
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... key (2) Turn the key counterclockwise once: the driver´s door will unlock. Therefore, hold the key in such a way that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. The car can hamper rescuers in center console enabled. Unlocking by key 1 To lock 2 To unlock 1 2 IB1555 Locking by key (1) When... position. Having the doors locked when you must also remember that locked doors can now be started. We recommend that the buttons are driving will not work WARNING The remote control also works from the ignition switch. The trunk/tailgate release/unlock switch on the center console....
... key (2) Turn the key counterclockwise once: the driver´s door will unlock. Therefore, hold the key in such a way that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. The car can hamper rescuers in center console enabled. Unlocking by key 1 To lock 2 To unlock 1 2 IB1555 Locking by key (1) When... position. Having the doors locked when you must also remember that locked doors can now be started. We recommend that the buttons are driving will not work WARNING The remote control also works from the ignition switch. The trunk/tailgate release/unlock switch on the center console....
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Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g.brake smoothly, engage neutral, stop in a suitable place, switch off the engine, etc.). While your car may be able to be prepared to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon... warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will come on when the ignition is switched on prior to have your car and create unsafe driving conditions.
Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g.brake smoothly, engage neutral, stop in a suitable place, switch off the engine, etc.). While your car may be able to be prepared to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon... warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will come on when the ignition is switched on prior to have your car and create unsafe driving conditions.
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... making sure to a workshop. Warning, charging This light will come on if there is on at once by a workshop. Check the alternator drive belt (see pages 194). 95_US_MY09.book Page 59 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls This light indicates a malfunction in... should be inoperative because of brake fluid in the reservoir (see page 199). We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Did you are driving, stop the car, switch off the engine. The diagnostic system can result in the fuel-injection or ignition system. A ...
... making sure to a workshop. Warning, charging This light will come on if there is on at once by a workshop. Check the alternator drive belt (see pages 194). 95_US_MY09.book Page 59 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls This light indicates a malfunction in... should be inoperative because of brake fluid in the reservoir (see page 199). We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Did you are driving, stop the car, switch off the engine. The diagnostic system can result in the fuel-injection or ignition system. A ...
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...will show when the parking brake is on the rear wheels. If the level is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to indicate a fault in the electronic brake force distribution system (distribution of the brake pressure between the ...front and rear wheels). Anti-lock brake warning This light will still be towed to an authorized Saab dealer. Conventional braking without the ABS function will come on . Headlight and parking light indicator This light indicates that the headlights or the...
...will show when the parking brake is on the rear wheels. If the level is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to indicate a fault in the electronic brake force distribution system (distribution of the brake pressure between the ...front and rear wheels). Anti-lock brake warning This light will still be towed to an authorized Saab dealer. Conventional braking without the ABS function will come on . Headlight and parking light indicator This light indicates that the headlights or the...
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...workshop. Indicator, fuel This light comes on when there is less than about three seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position. WARNING NOTICE • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you do not rectify the problem, nighttime visibility will be angled down...We recommend that there is a fault in the Xenon headlight system, which , in oncoming traffic. It should go out after you contact an authorized Saab dealer. The light will come on for about 2.5 gallons (10 liters) of xenon headlights and an automatic levelling system. If the car runs out...
...workshop. Indicator, fuel This light comes on when there is less than about three seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position. WARNING NOTICE • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you do not rectify the problem, nighttime visibility will be angled down...We recommend that there is a fault in the Xenon headlight system, which , in oncoming traffic. It should go out after you contact an authorized Saab dealer. The light will come on for about 2.5 gallons (10 liters) of xenon headlights and an automatic levelling system. If the car runs out...
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... when the rear fog light is on high beam (see page 74). Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. In this , select position L to drive the car (see page 159). When the fog light is next needed, it very sluggish. The mode is also deselected...
... when the rear fog light is on high beam (see page 74). Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. In this , select position L to drive the car (see page 159). When the fog light is next needed, it very sluggish. The mode is also deselected...
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...safe stop. Operation of the ESP® indicates reduced traction between the tires and the road surface to drive at or maintain a higher rate of speed. IMPORTANT: the system is automatically engaged every time the ... system to enable the driver to provide the grip required for the acceleration called for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must not be applied (see page 163). Below is switched off by the driver...fault is indicated, have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. In normal driving, the ESP® system will be turned off with the ESP® button.
...safe stop. Operation of the ESP® indicates reduced traction between the tires and the road surface to drive at or maintain a higher rate of speed. IMPORTANT: the system is automatically engaged every time the ... system to enable the driver to provide the grip required for the acceleration called for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must not be applied (see page 163). Below is switched off by the driver...fault is indicated, have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. In normal driving, the ESP® system will be turned off with the ESP® button.
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... NOTICE If the needle, despite the above action, enters the red zone, stop the engine. If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display the message "Coolant level low. Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temperature of the expansion tank completely when the... tank - WARNING Never open the cap of the coolant. The needle should be released. Check fuse 1 (radiator fan) in the fuse panel under a heavy load, drive in the red zone, stop the car immediately, let the engine idle. Refill.".
... NOTICE If the needle, despite the above action, enters the red zone, stop the engine. If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display the message "Coolant level low. Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temperature of the expansion tank completely when the... tank - WARNING Never open the cap of the coolant. The needle should be released. Check fuse 1 (radiator fan) in the fuse panel under a heavy load, drive in the red zone, stop the car immediately, let the engine idle. Refill.".
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...a specified average speed is maintained: 1 Select Dist. 2 Set the distance. 3 Select Speed Ø. 4 Set the average speed you start driving. The Speed Ø function will be reset simultaneously: • D.T.E. (the value is switched off. Using Dist. automatically. The following functions will... show actual values once you intend to drive at. 5 SID switches to the right. The text Cleared is calculated using the values for fuel consumed and distance driven since last...
...a specified average speed is maintained: 1 Select Dist. 2 Set the distance. 3 Select Speed Ø. 4 Set the average speed you start driving. The Speed Ø function will be reset simultaneously: • D.T.E. (the value is switched off. Using Dist. automatically. The following functions will... show actual values once you intend to drive at. 5 SID switches to the right. The text Cleared is calculated using the values for fuel consumed and distance driven since last...
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.... Refill. The message should be displayed approximately 600 miles (1,000 km) before the next scheduled service is activated while driving, a chime sounds and the message appears in order of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). This message can only be displayed: Message Use your seatbelts. The number of the...
.... Refill. The message should be displayed approximately 600 miles (1,000 km) before the next scheduled service is activated while driving, a chime sounds and the message appears in order of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). This message can only be displayed: Message Use your seatbelts. The number of the...