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Interior equipment and trunk 117 Interior equipment and trunk Seats ...Steering wheel adjustment ...Rearview mirrors...Electric windows...Sunroof ...Sun visors...Ashtrays (accessory)...Glove compartment ...Cup holders ...Trunk ...Spare wheel and tools ...Fuel filler flap...Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency...118 122 123 125 126 128 128 129 131 132 142 143 143 IB394

Section	Page
Owner’s Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2002	1
Introduction	2
Instrument panel	3
Exterior	4
Interior	5
Engine compartment, 4-cyl engine	6
Engine compartment, 3.0t V6	7
Warning labels	8
Safety	11
Safety belts	12
Safety-belt reminder	12
Safety belt pretensioners	13
Correct position for safety belt	13
Front safety belts	14
Belt height adjustment	15
Safety belt use during pregnancy	15
Safety belt, rear seat	16
Head restraint	18
Rear-seat head restraints	18
Child safety	19
Car safety tips	19
Protect your children from getting trapped in the trunk of a car	19
LATCH	20
LATCH installation	21
Child tether anchorages for forward facing child car seats	23
Lockable belt tongue	25
Integrated booster seat	27
Folding down	27
Fastening the safety belt	27
To fold the seat away	27
Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS")	29
Front passenger seat	32
Side airbags	32
AIR BAG warning light	34
SRS servicing	34
Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners	34
Frequently asked questions on function of airbags	35
Security	37
Doors	38
Door handles	38
Central locking	38
Key / Remote control	38
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)	39
Reprogramming lock system functions	39
Locking/unlocking the car	39
Changing the key battery	40
Child safety locks	41
Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan	41
Trunk Release Handle	42
Tailgate, 9-5 Wagon	42
Car alarm	43
Activating the car alarm	44
Window glass sensor	44
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)	44
Alarm signals	45
Panic-function	45
Overview of functions	46
Overview of LED signals and SID messages	47
Instruments and controls	49
Indicator and warning lights	50
Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel	56
Instruments	56
Tachometer	56
Odometer and trip meter	56
Reset button	56
Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown)	57
Fuel gauge	57
Temperature gauge	57
Pressure gauge	58
Selector lever indication	59
Trip computer SID	59
SCC	59
Outdoor temperature (Frost warning)	60
Entering values for the functions	60
Average fuel consumption	60
Setting the date	60
Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off	61
Calculation of arrival time and average speed	61
Using DIST as a trip meter	61
CHECK messages	63
Night panel	63
Units and language versions	64
Selecting units and language	64
Clock	64
Switches	65
High/low beam	65
High beam flasher	65
Courtesy Headlight Feature	66
Rear fog light	66
Instrument illumination	67
Turn signal and lane change indicators	67
Front fog lights	68
Reversing lights	68
Hazard warning lights	68
Interior lighting	69
Luggage-compartment lighting	69
Wipers and washers	70
Headlight washers	70
Rain sensing wipers (option)	70
Rear-window wiper (9-5 Wagon)	71
Automatic climate control (ACC)	72
Panel vents	73
Temperature control	74
Functions	75
Air distribution	77
Programming I	78
Cancelling the programmed settings (I)	78
Programming II	79
Calibration	80
Useful tips	80
Condensation	81
Formation of ice and mist in extremes of weather	81
Fault diagnosis and maintenance	81
Afterheater, V6-engine cars	82
Saab 9-5 Audio System	83
Quick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System	85
Radio	85
Cassette player	86
CD changer (accessory/option)	86
Sound controls	87
ON/OFF	87
VOL - Volume	87
BAL - Balance	87
BAS - Bass	87
TRE - Treble	87
FAD - Fader	87
Radio	88
Preset station buttons	88
Tuning	88
Waveband selector	88
AS, Autostore	88
Cassette player	90
TAPE	90
Playback direction	90
Dolby® noise reduction	90
Eject button	90
Music search forward/reverse	91
Fast forward/rewind	91
Auto music search (Blank skip)	91
Tape care	92
CD player	93
Track search	93
Rapid play (passage search)	93
Fast track search	94
Random playback (RDM)	94
SCAN	94
Eject	94
CD changer	95
To select the CD changer	95
Selecting CDs	96
Track search	97
Rapid play	97
Fast track search	97
SCAN	98
Random playback (RDM)	98
Programmable functions	99
Volume-preset mode	99
Adjusting the volume	99
Speed-dependent volume (SP D VOL) ON/OFF	99
Loudness ON/OFF	99
Steering-wheel controls	100
Control functions:	100
Security lock	100
Technical data	101
Antennas	102
Multipath propagation	102
Adjusting the frequency steps North America/Europe	103
Fault codes	103
OnStar System	103
OnStar	105
Using OnStar	106
OnStar is Easy	106
System status light	107
The OnStar Center	108
Connecting to the OnStar center	108
Your personal identification number (PIN)	108
The OnStar Safety and Security Plan	108
Automatic notification of air bag deployment	108
Emergency services	108
Roadside assistance**	109
Stolen vehicle tracking	109
Accident Assist™	109
OnStar Med-Net***	109
Hands-free communication	109
The OnStar Premium Services Plan *	109
Route support	109
Ride Assist	109
Information and Convenience services	109
Concierge services	110
Additional Services	110
Personal Calling	110
Signing Up for Personal Calling	110
To sign up for Personal Calling, simply	110
Voice Commands	111
Voice Command Error Messages	111
Universal Commands	111
Placing a Call	111
To dial a number:	111
To dial using a ”Nametag”:	111
To redial the last number dialed:	111
Receiving a Call	111
Ending a Call	111
Storing/Deleting Numbers in Memory	112
Storing a number	112
To store a number:	112
Deleting a Number from Memory	112
Setting Tone or Voice Response	112
Units Remaining	112
Adding More Calling Minutes / Units	112
Automatic Replenishment	112
Security/Locking your System	113
Volume Control	113
Virtual Advisor	114
Calling the Virtual Advisor	114
Getting Information from the Virtual Advisor	114
Information Available	114
Weather	114
Stock Quotes	114
Sports Scores	114
News Headlines	115
E-mail Reader	115
OnStar Subscriber Website	115
Limitations	115
OnStar Operation:	116
Personal Calling:	116
Virtual Advisor:	116
Additional Information	116
OnStar Subscription Information	116
Interior equipment and trunk	117
Seats	118
Side airbags	118
Head restraint	118
Height	118
Legroom adjustment	119
Backrest rake angle	119
Programmable driver’s seat (certain models only)	120
Ventilated front seats (standard on 9-5 V6 Arc model)	121
Electric heating, front seats (option)	121
Electrically heated seat cushions in the rear seat (option)	121
Steering wheel adjustment	122
Horn	122
Rearview mirrors	123
Door mirrors	123
Electric windows	125
Child safety: rear windows (ON/OFF)	126
Sunroof	126
To open:	127
Ventilation position	127
Emergency operation of sunroof	127
Sun visors	128
Ashtrays (accessory)	128
Cigarette lighters (accessory) (certain markets only)	129
Glove compartment	129
Cup holders	131
Trunk	132
Trunk pass-through hatch	134
Tie Downs	134
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon	135
Folding the narrow section of the backrest	136
Load anchoring	137
Cargo net (accessory)	139
Sliding floor (accessory)	140
Trunk Release Handle	141
Spare wheel and tools	142
Fuel filler flap	143
Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency	143
Starting and driving	145
Ignition switch	146
If the car does not start	147
Starting the engine	147
Limp-home mode	149
Important considerations for driving	149
Important considerations with catalytic converters	150
Fuel filler flap	151
Refueling	152
Recommended fuel:	153
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)	154
Engine Break-In Period	155
Wearing in new brake pads	155
Gear changing	156
Manual transmission	156
Shift-up indicator for improved fuel economy (U.S. models only)	156
Towing	156
Automatic transmission	157
Lock-up function	158
Kick-down	158
Park Brake Shift lock	159
Shift Lock override	159
Overheated transmission fluid	160
Driving on hilly roads with a heavy load	160
Towing	160
Selector positions	161
Adaptive gear-change patterns	162
SPORT and WINTER modes	163
Cruise control	164
To set the desired speed	164
To increase the preset speed	164
Temporary increase in speed	164
To cancel temporarily	164
To re-engage the system	164
To reduce the preset speed	164
Disengaging the system	164
Braking	165
Brake pad wear indicators	165
ABS brakes	165
Traction Control System	167
How the system works	167
TCS OFF	167
TCS indicator	167
Turning the TCS off	168
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	168
How the ESP system works	168
ESP OFF	168
ESP indicator light	169
Turning ESP off	169
Economical motoring	170
Factors affecting fuel consumption	170
Breaking-in	170
Weather conditions	170
Driving technique	170
Road conditions	171
Engine block heater (standard equipment in Canada, accessory in U.S.)	171
Driving in cold weather	171
Tire chains	172
Driving in hot weather	173
Towing a trailer	173
Trailer hitch attachment	173
Trailer weight	174
Driving considerations	175
Trailer hitch load	175
Driving with a roof rack load	176
Fitting the roof carriers (accessory) 9-5 Sedan	176
Fitting the roof carriers (accessory) 9-5 Wagon	177
Driving with a load	178
Tires	178
Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted	179
Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open	179
Driving in deep water	179
Towing the car	180
Transporting the car	180
Front towing eye	180
Rear towing eye	181
Considerations when towing the car with automatic transmission	181
Jump starting	182
Saab Parking Assistance	184
Parking brake	185
Parking	185
Parking on a hill	186
Long-term parking	186
Car care and technical information	187
Hood release handle	188
Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6)	190
Engine families	191
Emission control systems	191
Saab Trionic engine management system	191
ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)	192
Engine	192
Engine oil	193
Oil changing	194
Transmission fluid	195
Manual transmission	195
Automatic transmission	195
Coolant	196
Brake and clutch fluid	197
Checking the fluid level	197
Brake pad wear indicators	197
Power steering fluid	198
Air filter	198
Battery	199
Charging/replacing the battery	200
Drive belts	201
Wipers and washers	202
Changing the windshield wiper blades	202
Washer jets	202
Washers	203
Changing bulbs	204
Xenon headlight (certain models only)	204
Headlight bulb for high beam	205
Headlight bulb for low beam (Halogen)	206
Parking-light bulb (cars with halogen low beam)	207
Parking-light bulb (cars with xenon low beam)	207
Front fog lights	207
To re-install the lamp unit	208
Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan	209
Trunk lid light and taillights, 9-5 Sedan	209
High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 Sedan	210
Tailgate bulbs, 9-5 Wagon	210
Rear lights clusters, 9-5 Wagon	211
Loading lighting, 9-5 Wagon	212
License-plate light	212
Side direction indicators	213
Courtesy lights (doors and floor) and luggage-compartment lighting	213
Dome light, front	213
Dome light, rear	214
Other bulbs	214
Bulb table	215
Fuses	216
Maxi fuses	217
DICE / TWICE	217
Fuse panel in instrument panel	218
Relay panel under instrument panel	219
Relay panel under instrument panel (cont.)	219
Fuse box under hood	220
Wheels	222
Alternative wheels and tires	222
Tire pressure	222
Rotating tires	223
Tire markings	223
Winter tires	223
Tire quality grading (cars sold in U.S.)	223
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (US)	224
Treadwear	224
Traction	224
Temperature	225
Date code	225
Compact spare wheel	226
Changing a wheel	227
Flat spotting	230
Maintenance	231
Safety belts	232
Washing the car	233
Engine compartment	233
Two-coat enamel	235
Anti-corrosion treatment	235
What causes rust?	236
Preventive maintenance	236
For long trips	237
Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials	237
Headlight aiming	239
Maintenance and owner assistance	243
Maintenance schedule	244
Service intervals	244
Engine oil and filter changes	244
Service record retention	245
Service costs	245
Owner assistance	245
Warranties and service problem assistance	245
Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada)	246
Service information	246
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	246
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government	246
Specifications	247
General	248
Engine	250
Engine variants	252
Electrical system	253
Drive belts	253
Manual gearbox	254
Automatic transmission	254
Suspension	255
Steering	255
Brake system	255
Wheels and tires	256
Plates and labels	257
Several of the systems in your Saab car can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs	259
Following adjustments can be done by the driver:	259
Index	261