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Starting and driving If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. The "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" indicator on your main instrument panel may turn on and/or your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. See "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" indicator on page 57. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask your service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT. Saab Automobile AB does not recommend the use of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT are used, spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for service. 157 Engine Break-In Period Pistons, bores and bearings need time to obtain uniform, wear-resistant surfaces. If a new engine is driven too hard, this gradual process of bedding-in will not be possible and the life of the engine will be shortened. During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), do not exceed 5,000 rpm. In addition, refrain from driving the car at full throttle, other than for brief instances, during the first 1,800 miles (3,000 km). Wearing in new brake pads New brake pads take time to bed in, about 90 miles (150 km) if the car is driven largely under stop-and-go conditions or about 300 miles (500 km) of highway driving. To extend the useful life of the pads, avoid hard braking as much as possible during this period.

Section	Page
Owner’s Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2004	1
Introduction	2
Instrument panel	3
Exterior	4
Interior	5
Engine compartment	6
Warning labels	7
Examples of symbols that can be found in your car	9
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
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
LATCH	24
LATCH installation	25
Child tether anchorages for forward facing child car seats	27
Lockable belt tongue	29
Airbag	31
Front passenger seat	34
Side airbags	35
AIR BAG warning light	36
AIRBAG servicing	36
Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners	37
Frequently asked questions on function of airbags	37
Security	39
Doors	40
Door handles	40
Central locking	40
Key / Remote control	40
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)	41
Reprogramming lock system functions	41
Locking/unlocking the car	41
Child safety locks	43
Changing the key battery	43
Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan	44
Trunk Release Handle	44
Tailgate, 9-5 SportWagon	45
Car alarm	46
Activating the car alarm	47
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)	47
Alarm signals	47
Panic-function	48
Overview of functions	49
Overview of LED signals and SID messages	50
Instruments and controls	53
Indicator and warning lights	54
Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel	60
Instruments	60
Tachometer	60
Odometer and trip meter	60
Reset button	60
Speedometer	61
Fuel gauge	61
Temperature gauge	61
Pressure gauge	62
Selector lever indication	63
Saab Information Display (SID)	63
Trip computer	63
Outdoor temperature (Frost warning)	64
Entering values for the functions	64
Average fuel consumption	64
Setting the date	64
Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off	65
Calculation of arrival time and average speed	65
Using Dist as a trip meter	65
CHECK messages	67
Night panel	67
Units and language versions	68
Selecting units and language	68
Clock	68
Switches	69
High/low beam	69
High beam flasher	69
Courtesy Headlight Feature	70
Rear fog light	70
Instrument illumination	71
Turn signal and lane change indicators	71
Front fog lights (certain models)	72
Hazard warning lights	72
Reversing lights	72
Wipers and washers	73
Headlight washers (certain models)	73
Rain sensing wipers (option)	73
Rear-window wiper (9-5 Wagon)	74
Automatic climate control (ACC)	75
Panel vents	76
Temperature control	77
Functions	78
Air distribution	80
Programming I	81
Cancelling the programmed settings (I)	81
Programming II	82
Calibration	83
Useful tips	83
Condensation	84
Formation of ice and mist in extremes of weather	84
Fault diagnosis and maintenance, see page 252.	84
Saab 9-5 Audio System	85
Quick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System	87
Radio	87
Cassette player	88
CD changer (accessory/option)	88
Sound controls	89
ON/OFF	89
VOL – Volume	89
BAL – Balance	89
BAS – Bass	89
TRE – Treble	89
FAD – Fader	89
Radio	90
Preset station buttons	90
Tuning	90
Waveband selector	91
AS, Autostore	91
Cassette player	92
TAPE	92
Playback direction	92
Dolby® noise reduction	92
Eject button	92
Music search forward/reverse	93
Fast forward/rewind	93
Auto music search (Blank skip)	93
Tape care	94
CD player	95
Track search	95
Rapid play (passage search)	95
Fast track search	96
Random playback (RDM)	96
SCAN	96
Eject	96
CD changer	97
To select the CD changer	97
Selecting CDs	98
Track search	99
Rapid play	99
Fast track search	99
SCAN	100
Random playback (RDM)	100
Programmable functions	101
Volume-preset mode	101
Adjusting the volume	101
Speed-dependent volume (SP D VOL) ON/OFF	101
Loudness ON/OFF	102
Steering-wheel controls	102
Security lock	103
Technical data	104
Antennas	105
Multipath propagation	105
Adjusting the frequency steps North America/Europe	106
Fault codes	106
OnStar System	106
OnStar - Telematics	107
Using OnStar	108
OnStar is Easy	108
System status light	109
The OnStar Center	110
Connecting to the OnStar center	110
Your personal identification number (PIN)	110
The OnStar Safe & Sound Plan	110
Automatic notification of air bag deployment	110
Emergency services	110
Roadside assistance**	111
Stolen vehicle tracking	111
Accident Assist™	111
Hands-free communication	111
The OnStar Directions & Connections Plan	111
Route support	111
Ride Assist	111
Information and Convenience services	111
Online Concierge services	112
Additional Services	112
Personal Calling	112
Signing Up for Personal Calling	112
To sign up for Personal Calling, simply	112
Voice Commands	113
Voice Command Error Messages	113
Universal Commands	113
Placing a Call	113
To dial a number:	113
To dial using a ”Nametag”:	113
To redial the last number dialed:	113
Receiving a Call	113
Ending a Call	113
Storing/Deleting Numbers in Memory	114
Storing a number	114
To store a number:	114
Deleting a Number from Memory	114
Setting Tone or Voice Response	114
Units Remaining	114
Adding More Calling Minutes / Units	114
Automatic Replenishment	114
Security/Locking your System	115
Volume Control	115
Virtual Advisor	116
Calling the Virtual Advisor	116
Getting Information from the Virtual Advisor	116
Information Available	116
Weather	116
Stock Quotes	116
Sports Scores	116
News Headlines	117
E-mail Reader	117
OnStar Subscriber Website	117
Limitations	117
OnStar Operation:	118
Personal Calling:	118
Virtual Advisor:	118
Additional Information	118
OnStar Subscription Information	118
Interior equipment and trunk	119
Steering wheel adjustment	120
Horn	120
Rearview mirrors	121
Door mirrors	121
Rearview mirror	122
Interior rearview mirror with garage opener, autodimming and compass (certain variants only)	122
Rearview mirrors with auto dimming function (accessory/option)	125
Compass	126
Child safety: rear windows (ON/OFF)	128
Sunroof	128
To open:	129
To close:	129
Ventilation position	129
Emergency operation of sunroof	129
Interior lighting	130
Luggage-compartment lighting	130
Sun visors	131
Ashtrays	131
Cigarette lighters	132
Glove compartment	132
Cup holders	134
Trunk	135
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan	135
Trunk pass-through hatch	137
Tie Downs	137
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon	138
Folding the narrow section of the backrest	139
Load anchoring	140
Cargo net (accessory)	142
Sliding floor (accessory)	143
Trunk Release Handle	144
Spare wheel and tools	145
Fuel filler door	146
Opening the fuel filler door in an emergency	146
Starting and driving	147
Ignition switch	148
If the car does not start	149
Starting the engine	149
Starting the engine	150
Useful tips on cold climate starting	150
Limp-home mode	151
Important considerations for driving	151
Important considerations with catalytic converters	152
Fuel filler flap	153
Refueling	154
Recommended fuel:	155
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)	156
Engine Break-In Period	157
Wearing in new brake pads	157
Gear changing	158
Manual transmission	158
Towing	158
Automatic transmission	159
Lock-up function	160
Kick-down	160
Park Brake Shift lock	161
Shift Lock override	161
Overheated transmission fluid	162
Driving on hilly roads with a heavy load	162
Towing	162
Descending hills	163
Sentronic, manual mode	163
Selector positions	164
Adaptive gear-change patterns	165
SPORT and WINTER modes	166
Cruise control	167
To set the desired speed	167
To increase the preset speed	167
Temporary increase in speed	167
To cancel temporarily	167
To re-engage the system	167
Disengaging the system	168
Brake pad wear indicators	168
ABS brakes	169
Traction Control System	171
How the system works	171
TCS indicator	171
TCS OFF	172
Turning the TCS off	172
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	172
How the ESP system works	172
ESP indicator light	173
ESP OFF	173
Turning ESP off	173
Economical motoring	174
Factors affecting fuel consumption	174
Breaking-in	174
Weather conditions	174
Driving technique	175
Road conditions	175
Engine block heater (standard equipment in Canada, accessory in U.S.)	176
Driving in cold weather	176
Tire chains	177
Driving in hot weather	177
Towing a trailer	178
Trailer hitch attachment	178
Trailer weight	179
Driving considerations	181
Checks before driving	181
Trailer hitch load	182
Driving with a roof rack load	183
Fitting the roof carriers (accessory) 9-5 Sedan	183
Fitting the roof carriers (accessory) 9-5 Wagon	184
Driving at night	185
Driving with a load	185
Tires	186
Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted	187
Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open	188
Driving in deep water	188
Towing the car	188
Front towing eye	189
Rear towing eye	189
Towing the car	190
Transporting the car	190
Jump starting	191
Charging the battery/Jump starting	193
Saab Parking Assistance	194
Parking brake	196
Parking	196
Parking on a hill	197
Long-term parking	197
Car care and technical information	199
Hood	200
Engine compartment	201
Engine families	202
Emission control systems	202
Saab Trionic engine management system	202
ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)	203
Engine	203
Engine oil	204
Changing engine oil	204
Transmission fluid	206
Manual transmission	206
Automatic transmission	206
Coolant	207
Brake and clutch fluid	208
Checking the fluid level	208
Brake pad wear indicators	208
Power steering fluid	209
Air filter	209
Battery	210
Charging/replacing the battery	211
Drive belts	212
Wipers and washers	213
Changing the windshield wiper blades	213
Washer jets	213
Washers	214
Changing bulbs	215
Xenon headlight (certain variants)	215
Headlight bulb for high beam (Halogen)	216
Headlight bulb for low beam (Halogen)	217
Parking-light bulb (cars with halogen low beam)	218
Parking-light bulb (cars with Xenon low beam)	218
Front fog lights (certain variants)	218
Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan	220
Trunk lid light and taillights, 9-5 Sedan	220
High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 Sedan	221
Tailgate bulbs, 9-5 Wagon	222
Rear lights clusters, 9-5 Wagon	222
Loading lighting, 9-5 Wagon	223
License-plate light	224
Side direction indicators	224
Courtesy lights (doors and floor) and luggage-compartment lighting	224
Dome light, front	225
Dome light, rear	225
Other bulbs	225
Bulb table	226
Fuses	227
Maxi fuses	228
DICE / TWICE	228
Fuse panel in instrument panel	229
Relay panel under instrument panel	230
Relay panel under instrument panel (cont.)	230
Tires	233
Inflation - Tire Pressure	233
When to check	234
How to Check	234
Tire Inspection and Rotation	234
Flat spotting	234
When It Is Time for New Tires	235
Treadwear indicators	235
Buying New Tires	235
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	237
Tire Chains	239
Tire Sidewall Labeling	240
Tire Size	240
Tire markings	241
Loading Your Vehicle	242
Tire Terminology and Definitions	242
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit	244
Winter tires	244
Compact spare tire	246
Changing a wheel	247
Air conditioning (ACC)	252
Fault diagnosis	252
Maintenance	252
Safety belts	253
Washing the car	254
Engine compartment	255
Two-coat enamel	256
Anti-corrosion treatment	256
What causes rust?	257
Preventive maintenance	257
For long trips	258
Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials	258
Headlight aiming	259
Customer Assistance and Information	263
Maintenance schedule	264
Service intervals	264
Engine oil and filter changes	264
Service record retention	265
Service costs	265
Owner assistance	265
Warranties and service problem assistance	265
Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada)	266
Service information	266
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	266
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government	266
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	267
Specifications	269
General	270
Engine	272
Fuel	272
Engine oil	273
Engine variants	274
Electrical system	275
Drive belts	275
Manual gearbox	276
Automatic transmission	276
Suspension	277
Steering	277
Brake system	277
Wheels and tires	278
Plates and labels	280
Several of the systems in your Saab car can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs	282
Following adjustments can be done by the driver:	282
Index	283

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157

Starting and driving

If your vehicle is certified to meet California

Emission Standards (indicated on the

underhood emission control label), it is

designed to operate on fuels that meet Cali-

fornia specifications. If such fuels are not

available in states adopting California emis-

sions standards, your vehicle will operate

satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal spec-

ifications, but emission control system per-

formance may be affected. The ”Engine

malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)” indicator

on your main instrument panel may turn on

and/or your vehicle may fail a smog-check

test. See ”Engine malfunction (CHECK

ENGINE)” indicator on page

57. If this

occurs, return to your authorized Saab

dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause

of failure. In the event it is determined that

the cause of the condition is the type of fuels

used, repairs may not be covered by your

warranty.

Some gasolines that are not reformulated

for low emissions may contain an

octane-enhancing additive called methylcy-

clopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl

(MMT); ask your service station operator

whether or not the fuel contains MMT. Saab

Automobile AB does not recommend the

use of such gasolines. If fuels containing

MMT are used, spark plug life may be

reduced and your emission control system

performance may be affected. The malfunc-

tion indicator lamp on your instrument panel

may turn on. If this occurs, return to your

authorized Saab dealer for service.

Engine Break-In Period

Pistons, bores and bearings need time to

obtain uniform, wear-resistant surfaces.

If a new engine is driven too hard, this grad-

ual process of bedding-in will not be possi-

ble and the life of the engine will be short-

ened.

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), do

not exceed 5,000 rpm.

In addition, refrain from driving the car at full

throttle, other than for brief instances,

during the first 1,800 miles (3,000 km).

Wearing in new brake pads

New brake pads take time to bed in, about

miles (150

km) if the car is driven largely

under stop-and-go conditions or about

300 miles (500 km) of highway driving.

To extend the useful life of the pads, avoid

hard braking as much as possible during

this period.