2002 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 143

Interior equipment and trunk 143 Button for releasing filler flap IB466 To open fuel filler flap in an emergency 9-5 Sedan To open filler flap in an emergency, 9-5 Wagon 9-5 Wagon: Start by checking fuse 25 (see page 218). On the right-hand side of the luggage compartment, in the storage locker, is a thin wire that is tied to the locking arm of the filler flap. To open the flap pull the yellow plastic arrow attached to the end of the wire. Fuel filler flap The fuel filler flap is opened by means of a button on the driver's door. The flap is spring-loaded, so it opens slightly automatically when released. Refueling, see page 152. Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency If the fuel filler flap fails to open after the button on the driver's door has been pressed, it can be opened manually from inside the trunk. 9-5 Sedan: Start by checking fuse 25 (see page 218). A thin cable on the right-hand side in the trunk is connected to the catch for the filler flap. To open the flap, pull the yellow plastic arrow on the end of the cable. IB1231 IB467