Owner's Manual
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... 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 wipers 3 ____ Washers _____ Wipers and washers_____ 77 78 77 201 200 Hazard warning...
... 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 wipers 3 ____ Washers _____ Wipers and washers_____ 77 78 77 201 200 Hazard warning...
Owner's Manual
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... Changing bulbs _____ 202 Headlights _____ 73 Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 206 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 SportCombi _____ 208 Changing bulbs _____ 202 Central locking _____ Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan __ Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombi __ Child safety locks _____ Car alarm 3 _____ 44 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 b Fuel gauge_____ Refueling...
... Changing bulbs _____ 202 Headlights _____ 73 Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 206 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 SportCombi _____ 208 Changing bulbs _____ 202 Central locking _____ Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan __ Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombi __ Child safety locks _____ Car alarm 3 _____ 44 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 b Fuel gauge_____ Refueling...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 _____ 126 Manual transmission 3 ____ Automatic transmission 3 _ 150 151
... 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 _____ 126 Manual transmission 3 ____ Automatic transmission 3 _ 150 151
Owner's Manual
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... your head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height, thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in the Saab 9-5 are occupied. Therefore, the SAHR does not need to be adjusted by body weight. IB400 Rear-seat head restraints 9-5 Sedan: The rear head ..., actuated by depressing the catch on both sides and pull 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 replaced after a minor rear-end crash. The head restraint can also be folded down the head...
... your head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height, thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in the Saab 9-5 are occupied. Therefore, the SAHR does not need to be adjusted by body weight. IB400 Rear-seat head restraints 9-5 Sedan: The rear head ..., actuated by depressing the catch on both sides and pull 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 replaced after a minor rear-end crash. The head restraint can also be folded down the head...
Owner's Manual
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...Use a child seat approved for seating children in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the rear seat backrest's lower part (SportCombi), see page 25 and on top of the parcel shelf (9-5 Sedan), see picture on next page. The top tethers are acquainted with LATCH... only those loads imposed by the child restraint manufacturer. The lower anchorages are designed to child safety in cars you always consult your Saab dealer. The backseat is a label above the anchorages, see page 26. When fitting child restraints in the car as this vehicle,...
...Use a child seat approved for seating children in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the rear seat backrest's lower part (SportCombi), see page 25 and on top of the parcel shelf (9-5 Sedan), see picture on next page. The top tethers are acquainted with LATCH... only those loads imposed by the child restraint manufacturer. The lower anchorages are designed to child safety in cars you always consult your Saab dealer. The backseat is a label above the anchorages, see page 26. When fitting child restraints in the car as this vehicle,...
Owner's Manual
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... detailed instructions), and fold it slightly forward. To use . If you how. 9 Tighten the top tether strap according to the vehicle. 25 9-5 SportCombi: Before installation, please read through the cargo net in such a way that it is locked. 7 Find the lower anchors for detailed instructions). 4... not have the lower attachments, you will show 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 using the lap-shoulder belt to the child seat. Backrest only, not the seat cushion....
... detailed instructions), and fold it slightly forward. To use . If you how. 9 Tighten the top tether strap according to the vehicle. 25 9-5 SportCombi: Before installation, please read through the cargo net in such a way that it is locked. 7 Find the lower anchors for detailed instructions). 4... not have the lower attachments, you will show 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 using the lap-shoulder belt to the child seat. Backrest only, not the seat cushion....
Owner's Manual
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... facing child restraints Child restraints that a child seat can be secured 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. 95_US_MY09.book Page 28 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 ...AM 28 Safety WARNING A special accessory is available for details. WARNING Failure to follow all the manufacturer's instructions on SportCombi). IB1204 If this strap. See your child to the child. Installation of a frontal crash and cause injury to strike the vehicle´s interior ...
... facing child restraints Child restraints that a child seat can be secured 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. 95_US_MY09.book Page 28 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 ...AM 28 Safety WARNING A special accessory is available for details. WARNING Failure to follow all the manufacturer's instructions on SportCombi). IB1204 If this strap. See your child to the child. Installation of a frontal crash and cause injury to strike the vehicle´s interior ...
Owner's Manual
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... automatically after 20 minutes, to unlock the rest of central locking Key / Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 Opening the trunk (9-5 Sedan) Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportCombi) If the car is also affected. Remote unlocking Press once on the center console. In such cases the electrically operated seats will flash twice. IB3153...
... automatically after 20 minutes, to unlock the rest of central locking Key / Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 Opening the trunk (9-5 Sedan) Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportCombi) If the car is also affected. Remote unlocking Press once on the center console. In such cases the electrically operated seats will flash twice. IB3153...
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... (if the car is unlocked and at a standstill) Unlocking is locked. 95_US_MY09.book Page 48 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 48 Security Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombi The tailgate is locked automatically when closed. NOTICE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down to light. The tailgate...
... (if the car is unlocked and at a standstill) Unlocking is locked. 95_US_MY09.book Page 48 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 48 Security Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombi The tailgate is locked automatically when closed. NOTICE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down to light. The tailgate...
Owner's Manual
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... for details. The LED indicator on the instrument panel fascia will be on the fascia will start to flash (once every other second). Your Saab 9-5 is located in a vehicle with an Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 45. IB3153 The car alarm (anti-theft system) is.../unlocked by the remote control or by microswitches. 3 2 Remote control 1 Activate/lock 2 Deactivate/unlock 3 Unlock trunk/tailgate Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportCombi) If a door or the trunk lid/tailgate or hood has been left open when the car is locked, the LED on continuously during this period...
... for details. The LED indicator on the instrument panel fascia will be on the fascia will start to flash (once every other second). Your Saab 9-5 is located in a vehicle with an Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 45. IB3153 The car alarm (anti-theft system) is.../unlocked by the remote control or by microswitches. 3 2 Remote control 1 Activate/lock 2 Deactivate/unlock 3 Unlock trunk/tailgate Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportCombi) If a door or the trunk lid/tailgate or hood has been left open when the car is locked, the LED on continuously during this period...
Owner's Manual
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...Low tire pressure, rear left . The number of priority. Briefly press the CLR button to the left of the text on the SID. *) 9-5 SportCombi: the high-mounted stop . Contact service. Tire pressure low, rear left . Coolant level low. Make a safe stop light is not included in the... autocheck of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Tire pressure system failure. After acknowledgement, the message is displayed each time the ignition is re-started , CHECKING will ...
...Low tire pressure, rear left . The number of priority. Briefly press the CLR button to the left of the text on the SID. *) 9-5 SportCombi: the high-mounted stop . Contact service. Tire pressure low, rear left . Coolant level low. Make a safe stop light is not included in the... autocheck of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Tire pressure system failure. After acknowledgement, the message is displayed each time the ignition is re-started , CHECKING will ...
Owner's Manual
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... washing and wiping the windshield and headlights. 95_US_MY09.book Page 78 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 78 Instruments and controls Rear-window wiper (SportCombi) 3 The rear-window wiper and washer are in the uppermost position (1). IB1207 When the engine has been switched off, the control stalk must be moved...
... washing and wiping the windshield and headlights. 95_US_MY09.book Page 78 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 78 Instruments and controls Rear-window wiper (SportCombi) 3 The rear-window wiper and washer are in the uppermost position (1). IB1207 When the engine has been switched off, the control stalk must be moved...
Owner's Manual
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... audio system, boosting the highest and lowest frequency ranges to enhance the sound image when the volume is called harman/kardon® Sound System. The 9-5 SportCombi has 8 speakers as there is therefore excellent whatever the volume setting. 95_US_MY09.book Page 107 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM... Saab 9-5 Audio System 107 Sound system The sound system is set to a low level. Sound reproduction is only one in each door and two subwoofers in ...
... audio system, boosting the highest and lowest frequency ranges to enhance the sound image when the volume is called harman/kardon® Sound System. The 9-5 SportCombi has 8 speakers as there is therefore excellent whatever the volume setting. 95_US_MY09.book Page 107 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM... Saab 9-5 Audio System 107 Sound system The sound system is set to a low level. Sound reproduction is only one in each door and two subwoofers in ...
Owner's Manual
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... not located too far back. 95_US_MY09.book Page 132 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 132 Interior equipment and trunk Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi Both the narrow and wide sections of the rear seat can be folded separately if a cargo net (accessory) is mounted on the right-hand side...
... not located too far back. 95_US_MY09.book Page 132 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 132 Interior equipment and trunk Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi Both the narrow and wide sections of the rear seat can be folded separately if a cargo net (accessory) is mounted on the right-hand side...
Owner's Manual
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...; Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf. 95_US_MY09.book Page 133 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Parcel shelf, 9-5 SportCombi WARNING • Do not travel in the back seat without ensuring that the head restraint is set at the rear of the luggage compartment. •...
...; Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf. 95_US_MY09.book Page 133 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Parcel shelf, 9-5 SportCombi WARNING • Do not travel in the back seat without ensuring that the head restraint is set at the rear of the luggage compartment. •...
Owner's Manual
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... the trunk. The storage tray must be used to light. NOTICE The trunk release handle was not designed to be located under luggage compartment floor, 9-5 SportCombi Secure the luggage compartment floor in -the-dark trunk release handle located inside . Improper use for example. This handle will glow following exposure to tie...
... the trunk. The storage tray must be used to light. NOTICE The trunk release handle was not designed to be located under luggage compartment floor, 9-5 SportCombi Secure the luggage compartment floor in -the-dark trunk release handle located inside . Improper use for example. This handle will glow following exposure to tie...
Owner's Manual
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... windshield with a quality glass cleaner. Make sure that the blade is seated correctly. If poor wiper performance is still unsatisfactory, fit new blades. Rear window, SportCombi 1 Detach the blade from the arm by pressing the blade's mounting from underneath. 2 Install a new blade by pressing the shaft of the blade in position...
... windshield with a quality glass cleaner. Make sure that the blade is seated correctly. If poor wiper performance is still unsatisfactory, fit new blades. Rear window, SportCombi 1 Detach the blade from the arm by pressing the blade's mounting from underneath. 2 Install a new blade by pressing the shaft of the blade in position...
Owner's Manual
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... information 1 5 3 1 1 3 5 3 1 IB3906 2 Rear light clusters, 9-5 Sedan 1 2 3 4 5 Direction indicators Stop lights and taillights Reversing lights Rear fog light High-mounted brake light 2 IB3907 Rear light clusters, 9-5 SportCombi 1 2 3 4 5 Direction indicators Stop lights and taillights Reversing lights Rear fog light High-mounted brake light Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan The bulbs for the lamps in...
... information 1 5 3 1 1 3 5 3 1 IB3906 2 Rear light clusters, 9-5 Sedan 1 2 3 4 5 Direction indicators Stop lights and taillights Reversing lights Rear fog light High-mounted brake light 2 IB3907 Rear light clusters, 9-5 SportCombi 1 2 3 4 5 Direction indicators Stop lights and taillights Reversing lights Rear fog light High-mounted brake light Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan The bulbs for the lamps in...
Owner's Manual
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... Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 208 Car care and technical information High-mounted stop lights 1 Panel 2 Retaining clips 3 Bulbs 2 3 3 2 1 IB519 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 SportCombi 1 Open the tailgate. 2 Remove the two screws securing the light cluster to the body.
... Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 208 Car care and technical information High-mounted stop lights 1 Panel 2 Retaining clips 3 Bulbs 2 3 3 2 1 IB519 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 SportCombi 1 Open the tailgate. 2 Remove the two screws securing the light cluster to the body.
Owner's Manual
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Reassembly 1 Place the two "hinges" in the recess in the tailgate. 2 Then push the "hinges" into the recess and close the cover. 3 Turn the lock a quarter turn (90°) with a screwdriver or the ignition key. 2 Open and remove the cover. 3 Remove the bulb holder by pressing the plastic lug to the side. 4 Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise. 6 Check that the new bulb is working. IB3914 IB3915 5 Change the bulb. 95_US_MY09.book Page 210 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 210 Car care and technical information Tailgate bulbs, 9-5 SportCombi 1 Turn the lock a quarter turn .
Reassembly 1 Place the two "hinges" in the recess in the tailgate. 2 Then push the "hinges" into the recess and close the cover. 3 Turn the lock a quarter turn (90°) with a screwdriver or the ignition key. 2 Open and remove the cover. 3 Remove the bulb holder by pressing the plastic lug to the side. 4 Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise. 6 Check that the new bulb is working. IB3914 IB3915 5 Change the bulb. 95_US_MY09.book Page 210 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 210 Car care and technical information Tailgate bulbs, 9-5 SportCombi 1 Turn the lock a quarter turn .