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...flasher _____ 73 Cruise control 3 _____ 159 Indicator and warning lights _____ Speedometer_____ Odometer and trip meter _____ Fuel gauge_____ Temperature gauge _____ Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 58 65 64 65 66 68 Wipers and washers_____ Rear-window wiper (SportCombi) 3 _____ Rain sensing ... Parking lights_____ 73 High/low beam _____ 73 Daytime running lights_____ 73 Instrument illumination ____ 75 Changing bulbs _____ 202 Rear fog light_____ 74 76 Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 _ Steering wheel controls 3 _ 90 91 Front fog lights 3 _____ NIGHT PANEL _____ Automatic climate control (ACC)...
...flasher _____ 73 Cruise control 3 _____ 159 Indicator and warning lights _____ Speedometer_____ Odometer and trip meter _____ Fuel gauge_____ Temperature gauge _____ Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 58 65 64 65 66 68 Wipers and washers_____ Rear-window wiper (SportCombi) 3 _____ Rain sensing ... Parking lights_____ 73 High/low beam _____ 73 Daytime running lights_____ 73 Instrument illumination ____ 75 Changing bulbs _____ 202 Rear fog light_____ 74 76 Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 _ Steering wheel controls 3 _ 90 91 Front fog lights 3 _____ NIGHT PANEL _____ Automatic climate control (ACC)...
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... 47 48 47 50 Towing a trailer 3 _____ 174 Towing the car _____ 181 Rear 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...
... 47 48 47 50 Towing a trailer 3 _____ 174 Towing the car _____ 181 Rear 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...
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... Parking _____ 115 140 141 150 173 172 165 IB3832 Seats_____ 18 Heated front seats 3 _____ 87 Head restraint 3 _____ 21 Safety belts _____ 12 Child safety _____ 22 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 129 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi _____ 132 Upholstery and trim_____ 241 Side airbags _____ 36 Glove compartment...
... Parking _____ 115 140 141 150 173 172 165 IB3832 Seats_____ 18 Heated front seats 3 _____ 87 Head restraint 3 _____ 21 Safety belts _____ 12 Child safety _____ 22 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 129 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi _____ 132 Upholstery and trim_____ 241 Side airbags _____ 36 Glove compartment...
Owner's Manual
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...; Do not get under a vehicle that is supported only by the air bag. • The back seat is the safest place for children. • Never put a rear-facing child seat in the vehicle. IB336 WARNING EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS • Children can be killed or seriously injured... use vehicle support stands. • No persons are to remain in the front. • Always use seat belts and child restraints. 95_US_MY09.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 8 Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. Jack • Use only on specified vehicle. • Safe working...
...; Do not get under a vehicle that is supported only by the air bag. • The back seat is the safest place for children. • Never put a rear-facing child seat in the vehicle. IB336 WARNING EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS • Children can be killed or seriously injured... use vehicle support stands. • No persons are to remain in the front. • Always use seat belts and child restraints. 95_US_MY09.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 8 Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. Jack • Use only on specified vehicle. • Safe working...
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... Ventilation fan Engine oil pressure Rear fog light ABS brakes . Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child seat in your car No sparks, flames or smoking. Risk of explosive gas. Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. 95_US_MY09.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11...
... Ventilation fan Engine oil pressure Rear fog light ABS brakes . Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child seat in your car No sparks, flames or smoking. Risk of explosive gas. Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. 95_US_MY09.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11...
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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 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).
Owner's Manual
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...belt reminder When the ignition is not fastened then an audible signal will come on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will flash. The text in the SID can be turned off so... that in the front seats. 95_US_MY09.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 12 Safety Three-point inertia-... result in the belt lock. • In the event of a crash, the rear-seat passengers not wearing a seatbelt will be worn at all seats. FASTEN BELTS Safety belts WARNING • Buckle up until the driver fastens his belt....
...belt reminder When the ignition is not fastened then an audible signal will come on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will flash. The text in the SID can be turned off so... that in the front seats. 95_US_MY09.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 12 Safety Three-point inertia-... result in the belt lock. • In the event of a crash, the rear-seat passengers not wearing a seatbelt will be worn at all seats. FASTEN BELTS Safety belts WARNING • Buckle up until the driver fastens his belt....
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... be seated in the event of a crash. • Position the lap strap snugly and low across the hips so that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. • There should be restrained by being crushed together in a child seat. Pull the belt tight - Saab recommends ...the use of a child seat for safety belt WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important. • An out of position safety ...
... be seated in the event of a crash. • Position the lap strap snugly and low across the hips so that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. • There should be restrained by being crushed together in a child seat. Pull the belt tight - Saab recommends ...the use of a child seat for safety belt WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important. • An out of position safety ...
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... that it out and, without letting go , allow the slack to be taken up by the reel. See page 240 for the checking of the seat during seat adjustment. Front safety belts Fasten the belt by the reel. After fastening the belt, grasp it at the shoulder, pull it out and, without... close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to release the belt To release the belt, press the red button on the seat, the belt buckle follows the movement of belt function, cleaning, etc. Then grip the belt at chest height, pull it is well in the buckle...
... that it out and, without letting go , allow the slack to be taken up by the reel. See page 240 for the checking of the seat during seat adjustment. Front safety belts Fasten the belt by the reel. After fastening the belt, grasp it at the shoulder, pull it out and, without... close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to release the belt To release the belt, press the red button on the seat, the belt buckle follows the movement of belt function, cleaning, etc. Then grip the belt at chest height, pull it is well in the buckle...
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...Page 15 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety Safety belt pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with the safety belt. The force limiters reduce belt loads on collision, provided that the safety...and a side-on the body by "loosening" the safety belt to be placed on a seat, it must be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as possible. IB414 WARNING If the car is folded down or raised (see... safety belt pretensioners are close together. Visit an authorized Saab dealer for the center and left-hand rear seats are not activated by tensioning the belt.
...Page 15 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety Safety belt pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with the safety belt. The force limiters reduce belt loads on collision, provided that the safety...and a side-on the body by "loosening" the safety belt to be placed on a seat, it must be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as possible. IB414 WARNING If the car is folded down or raised (see... safety belt pretensioners are close together. Visit an authorized Saab dealer for the center and left-hand rear seats are not activated by tensioning the belt.
Owner's Manual
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... pull the belt upwards towards the shoulder to tighten the lap strap. Then grip the diagonal part of belt function, cleaning, etc. Safety belt, rear seat Securing an item on the belt lock. Check that it is securely fastened. The diagonal part should lie low over the hips. Fasten the belt... by pulling out the strap carefully and inserting the tongue in on the shoulder as possible. See page 240 for all three rear seat passengers. To release the belt, press the red button on the rear...
... pull the belt upwards towards the shoulder to tighten the lap strap. Then grip the diagonal part of belt function, cleaning, etc. Safety belt, rear seat Securing an item on the belt lock. Check that it is securely fastened. The diagonal part should lie low over the hips. Fasten the belt... by pulling out the strap carefully and inserting the tongue in on the shoulder as possible. See page 240 for all three rear seat passengers. To release the belt, press the red button on the rear...
Owner's Manual
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... the lower control down. Bear in mind that children can be performed in mind when adjusting the seat, and make sure that both doors have been closed , the seat can only be made to adjust the height of the front and rear edges of the front doors is open. Side airbags (see... page 21). Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car. The same control can be adjusted when either of the seat independently. Head restraint (see page 36). This prevents personal injury caused by powerful motors. On certain models the driver´...
... the lower control down. Bear in mind that children can be performed in mind when adjusting the seat, and make sure that both doors have been closed , the seat can only be made to adjust the height of the front and rear edges of the front doors is open. Side airbags (see... page 21). Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car. The same control can be adjusted when either of the seat independently. Head restraint (see page 36). This prevents personal injury caused by powerful motors. On certain models the driver´...
Owner's Manual
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... April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 20 Safety Memory driver's seat 3 In certain models the driver´s seat is equipped with a programmable memory function. To change the settings stored in a preset button, adjust the seat and mirrors as before and save the settings, press and hold... the appropriate preset button, whereupon the seat and mirrors will be tilted down automatically, e.g. Adjust the seat and door mirrors. The Saab Information Display (SID) will automatically return to...
... April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 20 Safety Memory driver's seat 3 In certain models the driver´s seat is equipped with a programmable memory function. To change the settings stored in a preset button, adjust the seat and mirrors as before and save the settings, press and hold... the appropriate preset button, whereupon the seat and mirrors will be tilted down automatically, e.g. Adjust the seat and door mirrors. The Saab Information Display (SID) will automatically return to...
Owner's Manual
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...limiting the backward movement of the backrest, where it is connected to increase the driver's rearward vision when the seat is unoccupied. 9-5 SportCombi: The height of the rear head restraints can be raised or lowered and is ... into the top of the head. They can also be folded down the head restraint. The front seats in the seat that your head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height, thus...WARNING • Adjust the head restraint so that are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). IB460 • Raise the head restraints in the...
...limiting the backward movement of the backrest, where it is connected to increase the driver's rearward vision when the seat is unoccupied. 9-5 SportCombi: The height of the rear head restraints can be raised or lowered and is ... into the top of the head. They can also be folded down the head restraint. The front seats in the seat that your head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height, thus...WARNING • Adjust the head restraint so that are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). IB460 • Raise the head restraints in the...
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Children can put a rear-facing child seat in the front • Sit as far back as possible from the airbag WARNING Protect children from getting ... washing your car, and keep the keys out of children´s sight and reach. • Keep the rear fold-down seats closed to climb on top of - For Trunk Release Handle information see page 48 and 138. or under or shorter than ...driveway. • To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, never let a car idle in by the airbag •The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children 12 and under cars. • Always look for a short time. -
Children can put a rear-facing child seat in the front • Sit as far back as possible from the airbag WARNING Protect children from getting ... washing your car, and keep the keys out of children´s sight and reach. • Keep the rear fold-down seats closed to climb on top of - For Trunk Release Handle information see page 48 and 138. or under or shorter than ...driveway. • To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, never let a car idle in by the airbag •The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children 12 and under cars. • Always look for a short time. -
Owner's Manual
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...car as is given to be used for adult safety belts. Make sure you have any questions regarding LATCH please contact your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, child restraint or booster cushion. The top tethers are designed to the length of 140 cm (55 in.) or the weight..., the restraint will not be able to facilitate proper fitting of child restraints designed for a uniform method of a booster seat for seating children in cars you always consult your Saab dealer. When fitting child restraints in the car. WARNING If a LATCH-type child restraint is installed in the rear...
...car as is given to be used for adult safety belts. Make sure you have any questions regarding LATCH please contact your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, child restraint or booster cushion. The top tethers are designed to the length of 140 cm (55 in.) or the weight..., the restraint will not be able to facilitate proper fitting of child restraints designed for a uniform method of a booster seat for seating children in cars you always consult your Saab dealer. When fitting child restraints in the car. WARNING If a LATCH-type child restraint is installed in the rear...
Owner's Manual
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... the indicator on top of the seat cushion. If your child restraint does not have the lower attachments, you are using a dual top tether, route the top tether Child top tether anchorages, Saab 9-5 SportCombi WARNING Make sure the child restraint anchorages are located where the bottom of ...the seatback meets the back of the backrest that there is slack in different directions to the vehicle lower anchors. Backrest only, not the seat cushion. 2 The top ...
... the indicator on top of the seat cushion. If your child restraint does not have the lower attachments, you are using a dual top tether, route the top tether Child top tether anchorages, Saab 9-5 SportCombi WARNING Make sure the child restraint anchorages are located where the bottom of ...the seatback meets the back of the backrest that there is slack in different directions to the vehicle lower anchors. Backrest only, not the seat cushion. 2 The top ...
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... on top of the seat cushion. If you how. 4 The top tether anchor is located on the child restraint to secure the child restraint. If your child restraint does not have the lower attachments, you will show you how. 7 Push and pull the child restraint in parcel shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan Securing a ... route the top tether under the vehicle head restraint, and attach the top tether hook to use . Use the top tether anchor right behind the seating position you are using a dual top tether, route the top tether around the vehicle head restraint, and attach the top tether hook to the top...
... on top of the seat cushion. If you how. 4 The top tether anchor is located on the child restraint to secure the child restraint. If your child restraint does not have the lower attachments, you will show you how. 7 Push and pull the child restraint in parcel shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan Securing a ... route the top tether under the vehicle head restraint, and attach the top tether hook to use . Use the top tether anchor right behind the seating position you are using a dual top tether, route the top tether around the vehicle head restraint, and attach the top tether hook to the top...
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...book Page 27 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety Lockable latch plate In fitting a child seat that the seat will show you ever had to the vehicle. Make sure the release button is positioned so you tighten... (locked). 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to push down on the rear seat. 2 Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the belt lessens the risk that... is available on all seats in position by the lap portion of the safety belt, make use of the locking function of...
...book Page 27 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety Lockable latch plate In fitting a child seat that the seat will show you ever had to the vehicle. Make sure the release button is positioned so you tighten... (locked). 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to push down on the rear seat. 2 Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the belt lessens the risk that... is available on all seats in position by the lap portion of the safety belt, make use of the locking function of...
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...down in the event of rear facing child restraints Child restraints that a child seat can be positioned in any of this strap. If this is fitted in the center position of the rear seat in the Saab 9-5 Sedan the center armrest must be secured in place with this child ...restraint system can be installed in the middle seat. Fitting the locking strap on the center armrest, Saab 9-5 Sedan (not needed on the use of the three rear seating positions. See your child to follow all the manufacturer's instructions on SportCombi). IB1204 WARNING...
...down in the event of rear facing child restraints Child restraints that a child seat can be positioned in any of this strap. If this is fitted in the center position of the rear seat in the Saab 9-5 Sedan the center armrest must be secured in place with this child ...restraint system can be installed in the middle seat. Fitting the locking strap on the center armrest, Saab 9-5 Sedan (not needed on the use of the three rear seating positions. See your child to follow all the manufacturer's instructions on SportCombi). IB1204 WARNING...