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 |