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Safety 17 Safety belts WARNING WARNING Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants. Child safety, see page 23. Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock. Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are provided for all seats. Research has established that it is just as dangerous for rear seat passengers not to wear their safety belts as it is for front seat passengers. In the event of a crash, the rear-seat passengers not wearing a seatbelt will thrown forward against the front-seat backrests. The stresses imposed on the front seat passengers and belts are multiplied and can result in needless injury or even death for all car occupants. FASTEN BELTS WARNING Adjustments of the safety belt should be done when the car is stationary so that attention to traffic is not reduced. Bear in mind that in certain states it is a legal requirement for all occupants of the car to wear a safety belt. Safety-belt reminder When the ignition is switched on, the "fasten belts" reminder will light up until the driver fastens the safety belt. In addition an audible signal sounds for 6 seconds, or until the driver fastens his belt. IB409

Section	Page
Owner’s Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2003	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
Examples of symbols that can be found in your car	10
Safety	11
Seats	12
Side airbags	12
Head restraint	12
Height	12
Legroom adjustment	13
Backrest rake angle	13
Lumbar support	13
Programmable driver’s seat (certain models only)	14
Ventilated front seats	15
Electric heating, front seats	15
Electrically heated seat cushions in the rear seat (option on certain models))	15
Head restraint	16
Rear-seat head restraints	16
Safety belts	17
Safety-belt reminder	17
Safety belt pretensioners	18
Correct position for safety belt	18
Front safety belts	19
Belt height adjustment	20
Safety belt use during pregnancy	20
Safety belt, rear seat	21
Child safety	23
Car safety tips	23
Protect your children from getting trapped in the trunk of a car	23
LATCH	24
LATCH installation	25
Child tether anchorages for forward facing child car seats	27
Lockable belt tongue	29
Integrated booster seat	31
Folding down	31
Fastening the safety belt	31
To fold the seat away	31
Airbag	33
Front passenger seat	36
Side airbags	36
Crash sensing	38
AIR BAG warning light	38
AIRBAG servicing	38
Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners	39
Frequently asked questions on function of airbags	39
Security	41
Doors	42
Door handles	42
Central locking	42
Key / Remote control	42
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)	43
Reprogramming lock system functions	43
Locking/unlocking the car	43
Child safety locks	45
Changing the key battery	45
Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan	46
Trunk Release Handle	46
Tailgate, 9-5 Wagon	47
Car alarm	48
Activating the car alarm	49
Window glass sensor	49
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)	49
Alarm signals	50
Panic-function	50
Overview of functions	51
Overview of LED signals and SID messages	52
Instruments and controls	55
Indicator and warning lights	56
Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel	62
Instruments	62
Tachometer	62
Odometer and trip meter	62
Reset button	62
Speedometer	63
Fuel gauge	63
Temperature gauge	63
Pressure gauge	64
Selector lever indication	65
Saab Information Display (SID)	65
Trip computer	65
Outdoor temperature (Frost warning)	66
Entering values for the functions	66
Average fuel consumption	66
Setting the date	66
Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off	67
Calculation of arrival time and average speed	67
Using DIST as a trip meter	67
CHECK messages	69
Night panel	69
Units and language versions	70
Selecting units and language	70
Clock	70
Switches	71
High/low beam	71
High beam flasher	71
Courtesy Headlight Feature	72
Rear fog light	72
Instrument illumination	73
Turn signal and lane change indicators	73
Front fog lights	74
Reversing lights	74
Hazard warning lights	74
Wipers and washers	75
Headlight washers	75
Rain sensing wipers (option)	75
Rear-window wiper (9-5 Wagon)	76
Automatic climate control (ACC)	77
Panel vents	78
Temperature control	79
Functions	80
Air distribution	82
Programming I	83
Cancelling the programmed settings (I)	83
Programming II	84
Calibration	85
Useful tips	85
Condensation	86
Formation of ice and mist in extremes of weather	86
Fault diagnosis and maintenance, see page 242.	86
Afterheater, V6-engine cars	87
Saab 9-5 Audio System	89
Quick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System	91
Radio	91
Cassette player	92
CD changer (accessory/option)	92
Sound controls	93
ON/OFF	93
VOL – Volume	93
BAL – Balance	93
BAS – Bass	93
TRE – Treble	93
FAD – Fader	93
Radio	94
Preset station buttons	94
Tuning	94
Waveband selector	94
AS, Autostore	94
WB (Weather Band)	95
Cassette player	96
TAPE	96
Playback direction	96
Dolby® noise reduction	96
Eject button	96
Music search forward/reverse	97
Fast forward/rewind	97
Auto music search (Blank skip)	97
Tape care	98
CD player	99
Track search	99
Rapid play (passage search)	99
Fast track search	100
Random playback (RDM)	100
SCAN	100
Eject	100
CD changer	101
To select the CD changer	101
Selecting CDs	102
Track search	103
Rapid play	103
Fast track search	103
SCAN	104
Random playback (RDM)	104
Programmable functions	105
Volume-preset mode	105
Adjusting the volume	105
Speed-dependent volume (SPDVOL) ON/OFF	105
Loudness ON/OFF	105
Steering-wheel controls	106
Security lock	106
Technical data	107
Antennas	108
Multipath propagation	108
Adjusting the frequency steps North America/Europe	109
Fault codes	109
OnStar System	109
OnStar - Telematics	111
Using OnStar	112
OnStar is Easy	112
System status light	113
The OnStar Center	114
Connecting to the OnStar center	114
Your personal identification number (PIN)	114
The OnStar Directions and Connections Plan	114
Automatic notification of air bag deployment	114
Emergency services	114
Roadside assistance**	115
Stolen vehicle tracking	115
Accident Assist™	115
OnStar Med-Net***	115
Hands-free communication	115
The OnStar Premium Services Plan *	115
Route support	115
Ride Assist	115
Information and Convenience services	115
Online Concierge services	116
Additional Services	116
Personal Calling	116
Signing Up for Personal Calling	116
To sign up for Personal Calling, simply	116
Voice Commands	117
Voice Command Error Messages	117
Universal Commands	117
Placing a Call	117
To dial a number:	117
To dial using a ”Nametag”:	117
To redial the last number dialed:	117
Receiving a Call	117
Ending a Call	117
Storing/Deleting Numbers in Memory	118
Storing a number	118
To store a number:	118
Deleting a Number from Memory	118
Setting Tone or Voice Response	118
Units Remaining	118
Adding More Calling Minutes / Units	118
Automatic Replenishment	118
Security/Locking your System	119
Volume Control	119
Virtual Advisor	120
Calling the Virtual Advisor	120
Getting Information from the Virtual Advisor	120
Information Available	120
Weather	120
Stock Quotes	120
Sports Scores	120
News Headlines	121
E-mail Reader	121
OnStar Subscriber Website	121
Limitations	121
OnStar Operation:	122
Personal Calling:	122
Virtual Advisor:	122
Additional Information	122
OnStar Subscription Information	122
Interior equipment and trunk	123
Steering wheel adjustment	124
Horn	124
Rearview mirrors	125
Door mirrors	125
Rearview mirror	126
Interior rearview mirror with garage opener, autodimming and compass (certain variants only)	126
Rearview mirrors with auto dimming function (accessory/option)	129
Compass	130
Child safety: rear windows (ON/OFF)	132
Sunroof	132
To open:	133
Ventilation position	133
Emergency operation of sunroof	133
Interior lighting	134
Luggage-compartment lighting	134
Sun visors	135
Ashtrays	135
Cigarette lighters	136
Glove compartment	136
Cup holders	138
Trunk	139
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan	139
Trunk pass-through hatch	141
Tie Downs	141
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon	142
Folding the narrow section of the backrest	143
Load anchoring	144
Cargo net (accessory)	146
Sliding floor (accessory)	147
Trunk Release Handle	148
Spare wheel and tools	149
Fuel filler door	150
Opening the fuel filler door in an emergency	150
Starting and driving	151
Ignition switch	152
If the car does not start	153
Starting the engine	153
Useful tips on cold climate starting	154
Limp-home mode	155
Important considerations for driving	155
Important considerations with catalytic converters	156
Fuel filler flap	157
Refueling	158
Recommended fuel:	159
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)	160
Engine Break-In Period	161
Wearing in new brake pads	161
Gear changing	162
Manual transmission	162
Shift-up indicator for improved fuel economy (U.S. models only)	162
Towing	162
Automatic transmission	163
Lock-up function	164
Kick-down	164
Park Brake Shift lock	165
Shift Lock override	165
Overheated transmission fluid	166
Driving on hilly roads with a heavy load	166
Towing	166
Descending hills	167
Sentronic, manual mode	167
Selector positions	168
Adaptive gear-change patterns	169
SPORT and WINTER modes	170
Cruise control	171
To set the desired speed	171
To increase the preset speed	171
Temporary increase in speed	171
To cancel temporarily	172
To re-engage the system	172
To reduce the preset speed	172
Disengaging the system	172
Braking	172
Brake pad wear indicators	172
ABS brakes	173
Traction Control System	175
How the system works	175
TCS OFF	175
TCS indicator	175
Turning the TCS off	176
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	176
How the ESP system works	176
ESP OFF	176
ESP indicator light	177
Turning ESP off	177
Economical motoring	178
Factors affecting fuel consumption	178
Breaking-in	178
Weather conditions	178
Driving technique	178
Road conditions	179
Engine block heater (standard equipment in Canada, accessory in U.S.)	179
Driving in cold weather	179
Tire chains	180
Driving in hot weather	181
Towing a trailer	181
Trailer hitch attachment	181
Trailer weight	182
Driving considerations	183
Trailer hitch load	184
Driving with a roof rack load	185
Fitting the roof carriers (accessory) 9-5 Sedan	185
Fitting the roof carriers (accessory) 9-5 Wagon	186
Driving at night	186
Driving with a load	187
Tires	187
Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted	188
Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open	188
Driving in deep water	188
Towing the car	189
Transporting the car	189
Front towing eye	189
Rear towing eye	190
Considerations when towing the car	190
Parking on a hill	196
Long-term parking	196
Car care and technical information	197
Hood	198
Engine compartment, 4-cyl. engine	199
Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6)	200
Engine families	201
Emission control systems	201
Saab Trionic engine management system	201
ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)	202
Engine	202
Engine oil	203
Oil changing	204
Transmission fluid	205
Manual transmission	205
Automatic transmission	205
Coolant	206
Brake and clutch fluid	207
Checking the fluid level	207
Brake pad wear indicators	207
Power steering fluid	208
Air filter	208
Battery	209
Charging/replacing the battery	210
Drive belts	211
Wipers and washers	212
Changing the windshield wiper blades	212
Washer jets	212
Washers	213
Changing bulbs	214
Bi-Xenon headlight (certain models only)	214
Headlight bulb for high beam (Halogen)	215
Headlight bulb for low beam (Halogen)	216
Parking-light bulb (cars with halogen low beam)	217
Parking-light bulb (cars with Bi-Xenon low beam)	217
Front fog lights	217
To re-install the lamp unit	218
Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan	219
Trunk lid light and taillights, 9-5 Sedan	219
High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 Sedan	220
Tailgate bulbs, 9-5 Wagon	220
Rear lights clusters, 9-5 Wagon	221
Loading lighting, 9-5 Wagon	222
License-plate light	222
Side direction indicators	223
Courtesy lights (doors and floor) and luggage-compartment lighting	223
Dome light, front	223
Dome light, rear	224
Other bulbs	224
Bulb table	225
Fuses	226
Maxi fuses	227
DICE / TWICE	227
Fuse panel in instrument panel	228
Relay panel under instrument panel	229
Fuses	230
Relays	230
Wheels	232
Alternative wheels and tires	232
Tire pressure	232
Rotating tires	233
Tire markings	233
Winter tires	233
Tire quality grading (cars sold in U.S.)	233
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (US)	234
Treadwear	234
Traction	234
Wear indicators	234
Temperature	235
Compact spare wheel	236
Changing a wheel	237
Flat spotting	241
Air conditioning (ACC)	242
Fault diagnosis	242
Maintenance	242
Safety belts	243
Washing the car	244
Engine compartment	245
Two-coat enamel	246
Anti-corrosion treatment	246
What causes rust?	247
Preventive maintenance	247
For long trips	248
Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials	248
Headlight aiming	250
Maintenance and owner assistance	253
Maintenance schedule	254
Service intervals	254
Engine oil and filter changes	254
Service record retention	255
Service costs	255
Owner assistance	255
Warranties and service problem assistance	255
Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada)	256
Service information	256
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	256
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government	256
Specifications	257
General	258
Engine	260
Engine variants	262
Electrical system	263
Drive belts	263
Manual gearbox	264
Automatic transmission	264
Suspension	265
Brake system	265
Wheels and tires	266
Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tires	268
Plates and labels	269
Several of the systems in your Saab car can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs	271
Following adjustments can be done by the driver:	271
Index	273