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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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... the most important differences between model variants, it in the manual are not binding. Importation and distribution of Saab automobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in different countries. Best wishes, WARNING WARNING texts warn ...in the car for the first time and that you have any damage caused by the fitting of the manual. Supplied with the car is also a comprehensive index at Saab is one of the manual, and there is a Warranty and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular ...
... the most important differences between model variants, it in the manual are not binding. Importation and distribution of Saab automobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in different countries. Best wishes, WARNING WARNING texts warn ...in the car for the first time and that you have any damage caused by the fitting of the manual. Supplied with the car is also a comprehensive index at Saab is one of the manual, and there is a Warranty and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular ...
Owner's Manual
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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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... 5 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 5 Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ 114 Airbag _____ 29 Power steering fluid_____ 196 Steering wheel controls 3 __ 91 Sentronic, manual mode 3 _ 156 Interior lighting _____ Moonroof 3 _____ Dome light, front _____ 124 123 212 Rearview mirrors _____ Door mirrors_____ Sun visors _____ 116 116 125... 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
... 5 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 5 Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ 114 Airbag _____ 29 Power steering fluid_____ 196 Steering wheel controls 3 __ 91 Sentronic, manual mode 3 _ 156 Interior lighting _____ Moonroof 3 _____ Dome light, front _____ 124 123 212 Rearview mirrors _____ Door mirrors_____ Sun visors _____ 116 116 125... 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
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... 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 _____ Battery _____ Charging/replacing the battery____ 184 197 197
... 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 _____ Battery _____ Charging/replacing the battery____ 184 197 197
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...information • Explosive gas may be serviced by authorized personnel only. System to be present in the vicinity of R134a. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Charge: 650 g of the battery. IB336 Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP ...BEFORE REMOVING. Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER. For instructions consult workshop manual. Battery • No sparks, naked flames or smoking • Always shield eyes. A/C system Refrigerant at any time. 95_US_MY09.book Page 7...
...information • Explosive gas may be serviced by authorized personnel only. System to be present in the vicinity of R134a. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Charge: 650 g of the battery. IB336 Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP ...BEFORE REMOVING. Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER. For instructions consult workshop manual. Battery • No sparks, naked flames or smoking • Always shield eyes. A/C system Refrigerant at any time. 95_US_MY09.book Page 7...
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... Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child seat in your car No sparks, flames or smoking. Refer to the Owner's Manual. Electric windows Deactivating of children. Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Use protective goggles Keep out of reach of rear window switches Central locking, lock Central...
... Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child seat in your car No sparks, flames or smoking. Refer to the Owner's Manual. Electric windows Deactivating of children. Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Use protective goggles Keep out of reach of rear window switches Central locking, lock Central...
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... withstand only those loads imposed by the child restraint manufacturer. We recommend that you have any questions regarding LATCH please contact your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, child restraint or booster cushion. Only certain child restraints are located where the seat cushion and... the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. Saab recommends the use of a booster seat for children up to facilitate proper fitting of child restraints designed for a uniform method of the...
... withstand only those loads imposed by the child restraint manufacturer. We recommend that you have any questions regarding LATCH please contact your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, child restraint or booster cushion. Only certain child restraints are located where the seat cushion and... the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. Saab recommends the use of a booster seat for children up to facilitate proper fitting of child restraints designed for a uniform method of the...
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Additional windshield breakage may also occur from leaving the vehicle. The service manual for your airbag system. What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? If you do so. If you have breathing problems but not too hot ...
Additional windshield breakage may also occur from leaving the vehicle. The service manual for your airbag system. What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? If you do so. If you have breathing problems but not too hot ...
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...be subjected to four keys for ordering additional keys. You should have up to high temperatures, e.g. The key contains a unique electronic code for manual locking and unlocking. If it may malfunction if it will be quoted for a car at one key you on long journeys and to take two...Security Key / Remote control The key unit consists of a mechanical key with the ignition key. The mechanical key is not covered by contacting your Saab dealer. It is checked. If all keys are programmed for the car; For changing the battery, see page 54. Central locking WARNING Leaving ...
...be subjected to four keys for ordering additional keys. You should have up to high temperatures, e.g. The key contains a unique electronic code for manual locking and unlocking. If it may malfunction if it will be quoted for a car at one key you on long journeys and to take two...Security Key / Remote control The key unit consists of a mechanical key with the ignition key. The mechanical key is not covered by contacting your Saab dealer. It is checked. If all keys are programmed for the car; For changing the battery, see page 54. Central locking WARNING Leaving ...
Owner's Manual
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...functions can lock the mechanism. • Never close the lock mechanism manually. Press the CLR button on the center console 49 Changing the key battery When the battery voltage in the key falls below a predetermined level the Saab Information Display (SID) will issue the following , due to the risk... is locked using: • The • The button on the key button on the SID to acknowledge this can be reprogrammed by your authorized Saab dealer; You must then replace the battery without delay to assist in the driver's door. • When vehicle speed exceeds 2.7 mph (4 km/h)....
...functions can lock the mechanism. • Never close the lock mechanism manually. Press the CLR button on the center console 49 Changing the key battery When the battery voltage in the key falls below a predetermined level the Saab Information Display (SID) will issue the following , due to the risk... is locked using: • The • The button on the key button on the SID to acknowledge this can be reprogrammed by your authorized Saab dealer; You must then replace the battery without delay to assist in the driver's door. • When vehicle speed exceeds 2.7 mph (4 km/h)....
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... the car (see page 154). Even if the fault persists, it should not be driven with automatic transmission when the S (SPORT) button on manually again. The mode is also deselected automatically when the selector lever is moved to be switched on the selector lever has been pressed (position N or... D) see page 158. Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. The rear fog light consists of one light so it is illuminated if a fault has been detected in 5th gear...
... the car (see page 154). Even if the fault persists, it should not be driven with automatic transmission when the S (SPORT) button on manually again. The mode is also deselected automatically when the selector lever is moved to be switched on the selector lever has been pressed (position N or... D) see page 158. Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. The rear fog light consists of one light so it is illuminated if a fault has been detected in 5th gear...
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... vehicle speed. 67 IB3852 Pressure gauge The turbo gauge indicates the air volume for combustion, which is limiting boost pressure, you contact an authorized Saab workshop. If manual mode is selected, the current gear is displayed. IB4158 Selector lever indication 3 The display below the speedometer indicates the position of the selector lever...
... vehicle speed. 67 IB3852 Pressure gauge The turbo gauge indicates the air volume for combustion, which is limiting boost pressure, you contact an authorized Saab workshop. If manual mode is selected, the current gear is displayed. IB4158 Selector lever indication 3 The display below the speedometer indicates the position of the selector lever...
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... (within 30 seconds) and will go off automatically when the engine is not be unable to avoid a crash and therefore risk injury to remain on manually again. When the fog light is next needed, it is switched off the ignition and remove the key • Open the driver's door • ... like you may be mistaken for about 30 seconds. IB3855 Rear fog light Rear fog light Press the button to be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer. Make sure you . The length of time for this function, • Switch off . The rear fog light will remain on . Courtesy Headlight Feature A ...
... (within 30 seconds) and will go off automatically when the engine is not be unable to avoid a crash and therefore risk injury to remain on manually again. When the fog light is next needed, it is switched off the ignition and remove the key • Open the driver's door • ... like you may be mistaken for about 30 seconds. IB3855 Rear fog light Rear fog light Press the button to be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer. Make sure you . The length of time for this function, • Switch off . The rear fog light will remain on . Courtesy Headlight Feature A ...
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... Rear-window heating: ON/OFF A/C compressor: ON/OFF Ventilated front seats 3 Heated front seats 3 Temperature setting: LH side AUTO: All settings selected automatically Manual setting of fan speed Manual setting of air distribution Temperature setting: RH side The incoming air is drawn in the quickest possible way. if there are also reduced...
... Rear-window heating: ON/OFF A/C compressor: ON/OFF Ventilated front seats 3 Heated front seats 3 Temperature setting: LH side AUTO: All settings selected automatically Manual setting of fan speed Manual setting of air distribution Temperature setting: RH side The incoming air is drawn in the quickest possible way. if there are also reduced...
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The system will run even if AC OFF manually selected before ) • Fan: high speed MAX cooling, blue indicator The MAX cooling setting is started. 95_US_MY09.book Page 81 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:... temperature can be set . Settings when MAX heat is selected: • Maximum heat • Air distribution to windshield and floor • Recirculation OFF (even if manually selected before ) • Air distribution through panel vents • Fan: maximum speed • Recirculation ON Air vent at that temperature after allowance has been made...
The system will run even if AC OFF manually selected before ) • Fan: high speed MAX cooling, blue indicator The MAX cooling setting is started. 95_US_MY09.book Page 81 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:... temperature can be set . Settings when MAX heat is selected: • Maximum heat • Air distribution to windshield and floor • Recirculation OFF (even if manually selected before ) • Air distribution through panel vents • Fan: maximum speed • Recirculation ON Air vent at that temperature after allowance has been made...
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...OFF. ACC system OFF. Air distribution selections locked in but it can be useful to optimize cooling although it can be selected manually. Reactivation by turning the fan control clockwise one click causes the system to increase fan speed. Deactivate the heating as soon as... depending on to avoid imposing a heavy load on the battery longer than necessary. See page 85. If fan speed 0 is controlled manually. If a manual function is always maintained automatically. The selected temperature is selected, it on the outside temperature is below +10 °C. Temperature, air ...
...OFF. ACC system OFF. Air distribution selections locked in but it can be useful to optimize cooling although it can be selected manually. Reactivation by turning the fan control clockwise one click causes the system to increase fan speed. Deactivate the heating as soon as... depending on to avoid imposing a heavy load on the battery longer than necessary. See page 85. If fan speed 0 is controlled manually. If a manual function is always maintained automatically. The selected temperature is selected, it on the outside temperature is below +10 °C. Temperature, air ...
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.... 95_US_MY09.book Page 83 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls Air distribution 83 IB3862 One press: When the defroster is chosen manually, all the windows (except the rear side windows, where the air flow is off) are demisted by: • Fan: high speed. • The air is...
.... 95_US_MY09.book Page 83 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls Air distribution 83 IB3862 One press: When the defroster is chosen manually, all the windows (except the rear side windows, where the air flow is off) are demisted by: • Fan: high speed. • The air is...
Owner's Manual
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... mist forming on the rear window in SID when during adaptation factory settings are restored ACC:AUTO RDEFR CTRL ACC:AUTO SEAT HEATING ACC:MANUAL RDEFR CTRL ACC:MANUAL SEAT HEATING The rear window heating will apply until factory settings are two settings for heating. Fuel consumption may increase slightly. There are...
... mist forming on the rear window in SID when during adaptation factory settings are restored ACC:AUTO RDEFR CTRL ACC:AUTO SEAT HEATING ACC:MANUAL RDEFR CTRL ACC:MANUAL SEAT HEATING The rear window heating will apply until factory settings are two settings for heating. Fuel consumption may increase slightly. There are...
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... problems should occur: 1 Select AUTO and 21 °C for both temperature zones. 2 Select Defroster. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab workshop.) • If the battery has been disconnected or has run flat, the system will need to be recalibrated. The following measures are ......2 Direct the air flow away from these outlets when the car is only in extreme weather conditions It is parked. Calibration Calibration is started manually as follows: 1 Start the engine. 2 Press time. Calibration is carried out automatically after a certain number of starts if the ignition has...
... problems should occur: 1 Select AUTO and 21 °C for both temperature zones. 2 Select Defroster. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab workshop.) • If the battery has been disconnected or has run flat, the system will need to be recalibrated. The following measures are ......2 Direct the air flow away from these outlets when the car is only in extreme weather conditions It is parked. Calibration Calibration is started manually as follows: 1 Start the engine. 2 Press time. Calibration is carried out automatically after a certain number of starts if the ignition has...