User manual SAAB 9-5 - MODEL YEAR 2000

1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2000 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Maintenance and owner assistance Specifications Index 11 31 45 77 101 129 165 217 225 241 © Saab Automobile AB 1998 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 2 NOTE NOTE texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed. Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorporate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice. If you have any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab dealer will be pleased to help. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB The fitting of accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB can damage other parts of the car. The specifications, design particulars and illustrations included in the manual are not binding. Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. The Saab 9-5 is available with the following engine variants: · 2.3t Ecopower. · 2.3 Turbo Ecopower. · 3.0t Ecopower. Although the manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it does not include precise specifications of the different variants. Some differences also occur to meet special legal requirements in different countries. Importation and distribution of Saab automobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada and by Saab Cars USA, Inc. in the U.S.A. We recommend that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and that you keep it in the car for future reference. To find a specific item, use the overviews given on pages 3-7. A list of contents is given at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book. Supplied with the car is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular maintenance to be carried out. The book also contains important warranty conditions. WARNING WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not followed. IB337 3 Instrument panel Indicator and warning lights ______ Speedometer _________________ Odometer and trip meter ________ Fuel gauge __________________ Engine temperature gauge ______ 46 53 52 53 53 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 54 Night panel __________________ 59 Clock _______________________ 60 Traction Control (TCS) Switch 51, 147 Parking lights ____________ 61 High/low beam __________ 61 Daytime running lights _____ 61 Rear fog light ____________ 62 Instrument illumination _____ 62 Changing bulbs _________ 182 Hazard warning lights _____ 63 High/low beam control stalk 61 Turn signal and lane change indicator _______________ 62 Cruise control __________ 145 Wipers and washers ______ 65 Washer fluid ___________ 180 Replacing wiper blades __ 180 Audio system ___________ 77 Steering-wheel controls____ 94 Front fog lights ___________ 63 Climate control system: automatic _____________ 67 Air conditioning: simple fault diagnosis _________ 206 Seat heating controls __________ 106 Ventilated front seats ___________ 105 Ashtrays ___________________ 112 Cigarette lighter ______________ 112 IB1080 Audio system steering-wheel controls ________________ 94 4 Exterior Sunroof _______________ Washing the car ________ Waxing and polishing ____ Touching-up of paintwork _ Anticorrosion treatment ___ Service program_________ 111 209 209 211 211 221 Roof-rack load _______________ Mounting holes for roof rack ____ Maximum loads ______________ Rearview mirrors _____________ 155 155 226 108 Hood ______________________ 166 Engine compartment: washing __ 210 Front lights _____________ 61 Headlight switch _________ 61 High/low beam control stalk ____________ 61 Direction indicators _______ 62 Headlamp wipers ________ 65 Changing bulbs ________ 182 Light switches ___________ 61 Changing bulbs _________ 182 · Tail lights _____________ 185 · Stop lights ____________ 185 Central lock ____________ Interior locking buttons ____ Child safety lock catch ____ Trunk/tailgate lid lock _____ Car alarm (anti-theft alarm) 32 34 35 36 38 Driving with a trailer ______ 152 Towing ________________ 158 Towrope attachment eyes _ 158 Luggage compartment _________ 116 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ___________________ 116 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon __________________ 119 Trunk _______________________ 116 Tool kit ______________________ 126 Spare wheel _____________ 126, 154 Jack ________________________ 203 Fuel gauge __________________ 53 Fuel filler flap ________________ 134 Refueling ___________________ 134 Fuel economy _______________ 149 Fuel grade __________________ 228 Brakes and braking ___________ Winter driving ________________ Wheels and tires _____________ Wheel changing ______________ Spare wheel _________________ Wheel and tire specifications ____ IB580 146 150 198 203 154 233 5 Interior Steering-wheel adjustment 107 Airbag (SRS) ____________ 23 Power steering _________ 176 Steering-wheel controls ____ 94 Interior lighting ________________ 64 Sunroof ____________________ 111 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 189 Internal rearview mirror ________ 108 Door mirrors _________________ 108 Sun visors___________________ 112 Seat adjustment ________ 102 Seat heating ___________ 106 Ventilated front seats _____ 105 Safety belts _____________ 12 Child seats _____________ 18 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____________ 116 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon ____________ 119 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 208 Side airbags (SRS) _______ 28 IB581 Safety belts _____________ 12 Airbag (SRS) ___________ 23 Child seats _____________ 18 Child safety lock catch ____ 35 Safety belt care ________ 207 Glove compartment _____ 113 Manual transmission ____ 137 Automatic transmission __ 138 Electric windows _____________ Ignition switch _______________ Starting the engine ___________ Break-In period_______________ Driving in hot weather _________ Driving in winter ______________ Parking ____________________ 110 130 131 137 151 150 162 6 Engine compartment, 4-cyl engine Warning labels ___________ 8 V.I.N. number __________ 235 Engine number _________ 235 Gearbox number ________ 235 Color code _____________ 235 Engine: description ___________ Engine oil level: checking ______ Engine oil: changing __________ Engine oil specification ________ 170 171 172 229 Brakes and braking ___________ ABS brakes _________________ Brake system ________________ Brake fluid __________________ Brake pads __________________ 146 146 175 233 233 Fuse panels ___________ Changing a fuse ________ Table of fuses __________ Relays _______________ 192 192 194 195 Power steering __________ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Temperature gauge ______ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in winter_________ 150 Coolant: checking/changing __ 174 / 175 Cooling-system capacity _ 228 IB583 Ignition system _________ Drive belts _____________ Spark plugs ____________ Catalytic converter ______ 130 179 230 133 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 65 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets ___________ 181 Important considerations for driving ___________________ 132 Turbo unit ___________________ 167 Engine: technical data __________ 228 Manual transmission __________ Automatic transmission ________ Manual transmission oil ________ Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 137 138 232 232 Jump starting ________________ 177 Battery _____________________ 177 Battery charge _______________ 177 7 Engine compartment, 6-cyl engine Warning labels ___________ 8 V.I.N. number __________ 235 Engine number _________ 235 Gearbox number ________ 235 Color code _____________ 235 Engine: description ___________ Engine oil level: checking ______ Engine oil: changing __________ Engine oil specification ________ 170 171 172 229 Brakes and braking ___________ ABS brakes _________________ Brake system ________________ Brake fluid __________________ Brake pads __________________ 146 146 175 233 233 Fuse panels ___________ Changing a fuse ________ Table of fuses __________ Relays _______________ 192 192 194 195 Power steering _________ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Engine temperature gauge _ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in cold climate ____ 150 Coolant: checking/changing _ 174 / 175 Cooling-system capacity _ 228 IB585 Ignition system _________ Drive belts _____________ Spark plugs ____________ Catalytic converter ______ 130 179 230 133 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 65 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets ___________ 181 Important considerations for driving ___________________ 132 Turbo unit ___________________ 167 Engine: technical data __________ 228 Automatic transmission ________ 138 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 232 Jump starting ________________ 177 Battery _____________________ 177 Battery charge _______________ 177 8 Warning labels WARNING Refrigerant under high pressure Charge: 875 g R134a Compressor oil: 145cc PAG oil ND-8 alt SAAB oil 4319752 SK-20 Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fitting before charging the A/C system. Improper servicing methods may cause personal injury. SYSTEM TO BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. for instructions consult workshop manual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639 ATTENTION Refrigerant sous haute pression 4756961 Drive belt Danger! Moving belt WL3 Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER. · · · · · · · NO SMOKING AVOID SPARKS AND NAKED FLAMES KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SEE OWNER'S MANUAL WEAR EYE PROTECTION FLAMMABLE GAS ACID Battery Contains corrosive sulfuric acid (40%) · FLAMMABLE GASES formed when car running and during charging of battery · Always wear eye protection when working on the battery · Smoking, open flames and sparks can all cause battery to explode · See Owner's Manual before using jump leads · Battery acid can cause SERIOUS BURNS · Keep battery upright · Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing · If contact made with acid, flush affected area with water and seek medical help KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN IB1081 WL36 IB336 Radiator fan The radiator fan can cut in even after engine has been switched off. WL2 WL35 Ne pas desserrer les connexions du systeme A/C Charge: 875 g R134a avant l'evacuation du refrigerant. Une methode Muile de compresseur de service erronee peut causes des lesions. 145cc PAG oil ND-8 ou L'ENTRETIEN DOIT ETRE FAIT PAR UN PERSONNAL SAAB oil 4319752 QUALIFIE. Consulter le manuel de service. SK-20 ca systeme eat conforme a la norme SAE J639 Manufactured by SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhatten, Sweden R134a A/C system Refrigerant at high pressure. Always drain the A/C system before undoing any connections. Failure to follow prescribed procedures can result in injury. System to be serviced by authorized personnel only. See Workshop Service Manual for correct procedures. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Refrigerant: 875 g of R134a. Refrigeration oil: 145 cc of PAG ND-8 oil or Saab 4319752 SK 20 oil 9 CANADA IB1195 Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors USA AIR BAG WARNING Flip visor over Child security lock Locked. The door can only be opened from outside. Safety catch (9-5 Wagon) Locked The tailgate cannot be opened from the inside. CANADA Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors 50 10 111 USA WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. · Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag. · The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children. · NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front. · Sit as far back as possible from the air bag. · ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTAINTS. IB336 WL26 10 Long loads Always SECURE LOAD to prevent it from shifting during transport. An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situations or in the event of a collision. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. Max. weight: 33 lbs. (15 kg) Max. length: 6" 6 inches (2 m) See your Owner's Manual before securing loads. IB989 Jack ­ Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains. ­ Car must be level and jack must be placed on firm and level ground. ­ Never crawl underneath car when it is jacked up. JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be changed (See illustrations). 3 Crank jack so that car begins to lift. 4 Remove center cap by inserting a screw driver under cap and prying up. 5 Using socket wrench in tool kit, loosen wheel bolts one-half turn. 6 Raise car so that tire clears ground. Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel. 7 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose. 8 Lower car. Tighten wheel bolts in crosswise order (See illustrations). IB336 Jack (Text printed on jack) Use on Saab 9-5 & 9-3.Use on level ground only. Use vehicle support stands. Safe working load 2000 lbs. (1,000 kg). For more information see your owner´s manual. IB994 IB963 Safety 11 Safety Safety belts......................... Child safety......................... Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS"). 12 18 23 IB1274 12 Safety Safety-belt pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners, which are activated in the event of a severe frontal collision or very violent rear-end collision. They serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by tensioning the belt. The belt pretensioners do not activate in less severe frontal collisions, nor to side collisions, or rollovers. IB409 Safety belts WARNING Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants. Child safety, see page 18. Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock (see page 17). The A-pillar area (area beside the windshield) and the headlining of your Saab contain padding designed to reduce head injuries. No modifications to these areas should be made unless done so by your authorized Saab dealer. Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are provided for all seats. Research has established that it is dangerous for rear-seat passengers not to wear their safety belts. Otherwise, in the event of an accident, the rear-seat passengers can be thrown forward against the front-seat backrests, imposing much higher stresses on the front-seat passengers and belts and resulting in needless injury to everyone in the car. FASTEN BELTS WARNING If the car is involved in a collision, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as necessary. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself but visit an authorized Saab dealer. Bear in mind that in certain states it is a legal requirement for all occupants of the car to wear a seat belt. Safety-belt reminder When the ignition is switched on, the "fasten belts" reminder will light up until the driver or front-seat passenger are wearing their belts. In addition an audible signal sounds for 6 seconds, or until the driver fastens his belt. WARNING Adjustments of the safety belt should be done when the car is stationary so that attention to traffic is not reduced. Safety Correct position for safety belt · The lap portion of the belt should be pulled as tightly as comfortable and as low as possible across the hips, so that it is just touching the top of the thighs. The shoulder belt should be well in on the shoulder but not touching the neck. 13 WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important. An out of position safety belt can result in the wearer sliding underneath the belt in a collision (submarining) and injury can result from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen. · Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. · There should not be any slack in the belt. Pull the belt tight ­ particularly important when thick outer clothing is worn. IB410 · For most of the time a safety belt is worn, the retractor will allow the wearer freedom of movement. The retractor locks up automatically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a collision occurs. · Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by the car's standard three-point belts. Make sure that the shoulder belt is not in contact with the neck or throat. If it is, a booster seat/cushion may be necessary. Correctly positioned safety belt · Refrain from tilting the backrest more than necessary, as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in the more upright position. · Only one person per safety belt! WARNING Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm. WARNING If two people share a belt, they risk injury by being crushed together in the event of an accident. 14 Safety To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt IB412 IB411 Automatic height adjustment on door pillar Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part. Then grip the belt at the shoulder, pull it out and, without letting go, allow the slack to be taken up by the reel. Make sure that the belt is well in on the shoulder. Because the lower belt-anchorage points are on the seat, the belt buckle follows the movement of the seat during seat adjustment. To release the belt, press the red button on the belt buckle, as illustrated. See page 207 for the checking of belt function, cleaning, etc. Belt height adjustment The front safety belts and the outside belts in the rear are equipped with automatic height adjustment. After fastening the belt, grasp it at chest height, pull it out and, without letting go, allow the slack to be taken up by the reel. Make sure that the belt is well in on the shoulder. IB413 Safety 15 Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child. The lap portion of the belt should be worn as low as possible across the hips ­ below the abdomen throughout the pregnancy. IB414 16 Safety Safety belt, rear seat Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear-seat passengers. Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap carefully and inserting the tongue in the lock. Check that it is securely fastened. Then grip the diagonal part of the strap near the lock and pull the belt upwards towards the shoulder to tighten the lap strap. The lap strap should lie low over the hips. The diagonal part should lie as far in on the shoulder as possible. To release the belt, press the red button on the belt lock. See page 207 for the checking of belt function, cleaning, etc. Safety belt, rear seat WARNING · Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 116). · If a cargo has to be placed on a seat, it must be properly secured with the safety belt. This reduces the risk of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or a possible collision, which could cause personal injury. · Check that the belt is not twisted or lying against sharp edges. IB416 Securing an item on the rear seat IB415 IB??? Safety Lockable belt tongue In fitting a child seat that is intended to be secured in position by the lap portion of the safety belt, make use of the locking function of the buckle. Locking the lap portion of the belt lessens the risk that the seat will work loose while the car is in motion. The button for the locking function is located on the back of the buckle. 1 Position the child seat in the back of the car. 2 To activate the locking function, move the locking button on the tongue of the belt to the position marked "CHILD SEAT" (item 1 in the figure) in order to activate the locking function. 3 Secure the base of the child seat with the lap portion of the safety belt in accordance with the installation instructions accompanying the child seat. 4 Grasp the shoulder part of the safety belt and pull it upwards to tighten the lap portion against the child seat. 5 Check for correct locking function by pulling on the lap portion of the belt. The belt must not unreel. IB822 17 Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged. It is essential to replace the entire assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. Belts should not be worn with straps twisted. Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occupant´s lap. Locking the lap belt 1 Locked 2 Unlocked WARNING Safety belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap portion of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. Safety belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection for which they have been designed. A loose belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer. WARNING No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the safety belt adjusting device from operating to remove slack, or prevent the safety belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack. 18 Safety in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Child safety WARNING A special accessory is available for locking the center armrest so that a child seat can be installed in the middle seat. See your Saab dealer for details. When a rear-facing child seat is fitted in the center position of the rear seat in the Saab 9-5 Sedan the center armrest must be secured in place with this strap. If this is not done, the center armrest could swing down in the event of a frontal collision and cause injury to the child. When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the car seat manufacturer. WARNING · Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. · NEVER put a child seat in the front. · Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag. · The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children. · Sit as far back as possible from the air bag. The same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is given to adults. Children travel most safely when properly restrained, but restraints must be suitable for the size of the child. Always follow the child seat/booster cushion manufacturer´s instructions when installing these devices in your vehicle. Make sure you are acquainted with the legal requirements for seating children in the car. Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufacturer's child seat instructions. IB1204 Fitting the locking strap on the center armrest, Saab 9-5 Sedan. The locking strap is standard equipment on certain markets. Saab 9-5 Sedan For child car seats that are approved for rear-facing installation in the rear seat and have top tether straps, we recommend that you position it on one of the outer places. Fasten such a child seat with the three-point seat belt and the two underside anchorage tethers. The tethers should be attached according to the manufacturer´s instructions, to the fixing points beneath the driver´s and passenger´s seat. The fixing points on electrically adjustable seats are color marked. If you intend to install another make of child car seat, make sure that it is possible to fit it Safety Saab 9-5 Wagon: For child car seats that are approved for rear-facing installation in the rear seat and have top tether straps, we recommend that you position the seat in the center seat. This type of child seat must be secured with the three-point seat belt and the two underside anchorage belts. These belts should be attached to the attachment points beneath the driver's and passenger's seat. The attachment points on electrically-adjusted seats are marked in colour. If a child seat from another manufacturer is used, ensure that it can be correctly mounted, according to the child-seat instructions. When fitting child seats in cars you must always follow the instructions supplied by the car seat manufacturer. 19 Child tether anchorages (required in Canada, available at no charge from Saab in the U.S.) WARNING Child tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for: · Adult safety belts. · Harnesses. · Attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle. · Load securing device. Child restraints with a tether strap must be anchored according to Canadian law. If you have any questions regarding child tether anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. There are two designs of child tether anchorages. Upon request, your Saab dealer will obtain the anchorage hardware kit and install it for you. Please use the tether anchorage hardware kit available from your Saab dealer as the hardware was specifically designed for your vehicle. IB587 Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan 9-5 Sedan: 1 Open the cover of the appropriate anchorage. 2 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 3 Attach the tether to the anchorage. 20 Safety WARNING Make sure the child-restraint anchorages are folded all the way up or down otherwise it can obstruct locking the rear seat backrest. IB1266 Child tether anchorages, Saab 9-5 Wagon. Design 1 Child restraints with a tether strap must be anchored according to Canadian law. If you have any questions regarding child tether anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Design 1 (9-5 Wagon only): 1 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 2 Raise the head restraint to its upper position and than route the tether under the head restraint. 3 Attach the tether to the anchorage. Child tether anchorages, Saab 9-5 Wagon. Design 2 Design 2 (9-5 Wagon only): All three child anchorages are installed at factory. 1 Fold the backrest of the rear seat forward, see page 119. 2 Fold the appropriate anchor to upright position. 3 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 4 Raise the head restraint to its upper position and than route the tether under the head restraint. 5 Attach the tether to the anchor. 6 Raise the backrest of the rear seat. Make sure it locks properly. IB1352 Safety 21 Integrated booster seat (Accessory) The integrated booster seat in the back is intended for children weighing 33-80 lbs. (15-36 kg) and between 38 and 54 inches (97 and 137 cm) tall. When seated in the integrated booster seat, the child must wear the standard three-point safety belt. Whatever the age or weight of the child, it is vital that the safety belt be worn correctly. The seat should always be kept clean and intact to ensure that it continues to function as intended. Folding down To fold the seat down, pull the strap provided between the seat and the backrest. Fastening the safety belt WARNING Never wear a safety belt with the diagonal strap positioned behind your back or slipped off the shoulder and under your arm. · Seat the child well back in the seat, snug against the backrest. · Pull out the safety belt smoothly and insert the tongue in the lock. Check that it is securely fastened. · Ensure that the lap strap is positioned low across the hips and that the diagonal strap is well in on the shoulder, although not touching the neck or in a position that creates discomfort. · For optimum protection, the safety belt should be snug against the body. Pull the diagonal strap towards the shoulder to take up any slack. · After fastening the belt, grasp the strap at the shoulder, pull it out and, without letting go, allow the slack to be taken up by the reel. Make sure that the strap is well in on the shoulder. · Check that the belt runs freely between the reel and the lock. To fold the seat away Fold back the seat and ensure that it is locked in position. IB605 22 Safety WARNING · The standard safety belt must still always be used in conjunction with the integrated booster seat. · The seat must not be modified in any way. · Never leave a child unattended. · Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. · Adjust the head restraint so that it provides the best possible support when there is a passenger in the rear seat. Label in integrated booster seat WARNING Failure to follow all the manufacturer's instructions on the use of this child restraint system can cause your child to strike the vehicle´s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Safety 23 Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS") WARNING To reduce risk of injury: · Always wear your safety belt. · Always adjust your seat so that you are as far back as possible but still able to reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably. · Children 12 and under or shorter than 140 cm (55 inches) should always travel in the rear as the vehicle is equipped with an airbag on the passenger side. The supplementary restraint system (SRS) comprises an airbag in the steering wheel, a front passenger airbag and side airbags in the front seats. The system supplements the protection provided by the safety belts to further enhance the safety of occupants. If a fault is detected in the SRS, the AIR BAG warning light on the main instrument panel will come on (see pages 48 and 26). When the system is triggered by impact of a frontal collision, the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board are inflated, after which they deflate through vents in the back of the bags. The entire process takes less than 0.1 second ­ literally, faster than the blinking of an eye. These airbags are triggered only by moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. They will not be activated by minor front-end impacts, rear-end or side impacts, or by the car rolling over. · Never attach anything to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instrument panel, as this could result in injury if the airbag should inflate. The same applies to anything you might have in your mouth, such as a pipe, for instance. · Some components of the airbag will be hot for a short time. In some circumstances the airbag can cause burns or abrasions to the body when the airbag inflates/deflates. · Never rest your hands or forearms on the steering-wheel center padding. · If the AIR BAG warning light remains on after the car has been started or comes on while you are driving, have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer. The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. WARNING · Even if the car is equipped with an SRS (airbag), safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants. · Note that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly, it will not provide protection against a second impact occurring in the same incident. Always use your safety belt. · Always sit with the whole of your back in contact with the backrest of the seat, and with your seat as far back as is practical. This is to reduce the risk of injury from contact with the backrest of the seat when the airbag inflates and also because the airbag needs space in which to inflate. 24 Safety Moment of impact. 2 4 6 1 3 6 5 IB419 IB418 2 Sensor detects deceleration and sends a signal via the control module to a gas generator that inflates the airbag. 5 Inflated airbag (driver side) Inflation and deflation together take less than 0.1 second. The inflating airbag cushions the driver. SRS (airbag) system with belt pretensioners 1 2 3 4 5 6 Electronic control module and sensor Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) Steering wheel with integral airbag Passenger airbag Side-airbag sensor Side airbag Airbag now fully inflated. IB417 The steering column has collapsed and the airbag starts to deflate. Safety Front passenger seat WARNING Never secure a rear-facing child seat in the right front seat of a car equipped with a passenger airbag. Inflation of the airbag in the event of an accident could seriously injure or kill a child. The airbags are interconnected and have a common warning light. The passenger airbag module is housed in the fascia above the glove compartment and is marked "SRS AIRBAG". Both airbags will be inflated in the event of a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal collision, even if the passenger seat is unoccupied. · Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag · The back seat is the safest place for children · Never allow a child to stand in front of the seat or to sit on the lap of a front-seat passenger. Serious injury or death could result if the airbag is inflated in a collision. · Never place anything on the dash or in front of the seat as, in addition to being a hazard to passengers, this could interfere with the function of the airbag in the event of an accident. The same applies to the mounting of accessories on the dash. · Keep feet on the floor - never put feet up on the fascia, on the seat or out of the window. · Do not carry anything in your lap. 25 WARNING Passenger airbag and driver's airbag both inflated IB420 26 Safety Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners WARNING · Under no circumstances may any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. · Before starting any welding work on the car, always disconnect the negative (­) battery lead and cover the conductor. · Airbags and belt pretensioners must be deployed under controlled conditions before the car is scrapped or any of the system's components are removed. Airbags or belt pretensioners that have been deployed as a result of an accident must be replaced by new ones. · Airbag-system components must never be transferred for use in another vehicle. · All work involving the scrapping or replacement of airbags or belt pretensioners must only be carried out by knowledgeable personnel. AIR BAG warning light WARNING · If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. · The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. · To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. Frequently asked questions on function of airbags Do you still need to wear a safety belt if airbags are fitted? Yes, always! The airbag merely supplements the car's normal safety system. Moreover, the airbag will only be actuated in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal collision, which means, of course, that it provides no protection in minor frontal collisions, major rear-end or side-on collisions or if the car rolls over. The safety belts help reduce the chance of the car occupants from being thrown around and injured inside the car. But they also ensure that, if a collision occurs in which the airbags are inflated, the airbag will make the optimum contact with the occupant, i.e. square on from the front. If the occupant meets the airbag in an offset position, the protection afforded will be reduced. In addition, airbags provide no protection against a secondary impact occurring in the same incident. So there is no doubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at all times. Do not sit too close to the airbag: it needs room to inflate. The airbag inflates very quickly and powerfully in order to protect an adult person in a serious frontal collision. SRS servicing The SRS must be inspected as part of the normal service program but otherwise may be regarded as maintenance-free. Safety How do I position the seat to leave room for the airbag to inflate? Don't have your seat too far forward. Recline the seat back to increase the distance between you and the airbag. For short drivers, special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer. Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force - to be fast enough to protect an adult in the seat. When do the front airbags inflate? The airbag will only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal collision, depending on such factors as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the car on impact, and the resistance to deformation of the impacting object. The airbag can only be activated once in the same incident. Do not attempt to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated, even if it is possible. What won't trigger the front airbags? The airbag will not be activated in all front-end collisions. For instance, if the car has hit something relatively soft and yielding (e.g. a snow drift or a hedge) or a solid object at a low impact speed, the airbag will not necessarily be triggered. How loud is the inflation? The noise of the inflation is certainly loud, but it is very short-lived and will not damage your hearing. For a short time afterwards you could experience a buzzing noise in your ears. Most people who have experienced it cannot remember the noise of the inflation at all - all they remember is the noise of the crash. 27 Can you still use a child seat in the front if a passenger airbag is installed? Definitely not! Children 12 and under can be injured or killed by the airbag. The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children. NEVER put a child seat in the front. Are the smoke and fumes given off when the airbag operates at all harmful? Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several minutes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes. Avoid as far as possible getting dust on your skin as there is a risk of skin irritation. If this trouble persists, you should consult a doctor. If you suffer from asthma, the incident may bring on an attack, in which case you should follow the normal procedure advised by your doctor. It is advisable to consult a doctor afterwards. 28 Safety Side airbags Side airbags are housed inside the backrests of the front seats and are designed to protect the driver and front passenger in the event of a side impact. In a side impact, only the airbag on that side will be activated, and only then if certain predetermined conditions are met such as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the car on impact, and at which point on the car's side the impact occurs. The sensors, which are fitted in the front doors, sense the rise in pressure caused by the door panel being pressed in during an impact condition. The side airbag trigger will be commanded based on the characteristics of this pressure rise. What should I do if the AIR-BAG warning light comes on? If the warning light is on, it means that a fault has been detected in the system. The airbag cannot be relied on to operate as intended and it might even be activated erroneously. You should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. When an airbag is inflated there is dust in the air. Because the dust sometimes contains particles of a substance resembling dish detergent, the following precautions should be taken: · As soon as possible, wash any exposed skin using a mild soap and water. · If there is irritation of the eyes, flush them liberally with clean water for at least 20 minutes. Side airbag inflated IB422 WARNING Safety WARNING · This car is equipped with side airbags and no extra interior trim should be fitted. Failure to observe this warning could result in the side airbags not inflating as intended and thus not providing the intended protection either. · Never place any object in the area that would be occupied by the inflated airbag. · For optimum protection, sit upright in the seat, with your safety belt correctly fastened. · The sensors for the side airbags are fitted in the doors. · We advise against doing any work on the doors that could affect the moisture barrier in the door or the airbag sensors. It is essential that the moisture barrier (thick plastic film) in the door is not damaged in any way. · Improvement of the anticorrosion treatment of the doors should only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. Otherwise there is a risk that the side impact sensor and the moisture barrier in the door could be damaged. IB592 29 · The side airbags will inflate only in the event of a side impact not in the event of a front or rear-end collision or of the car's rolling over. · Damage to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in the area of the side airbag must immediately be repaired by an authorized Saab dealer. · Do not modify the speaker installation in the front doors or install speakers other than those specifically approved by Saab. Side airbag components 1 2 3 4 Side airbag Sensor Moisture barrier Label on seat 30 Safety Security 31 Security Doors................................... Central locking ................... Car alarm ............................ 32 32 38 IB446 32 Security Central locking WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous. It is also dangerous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. IB447 1 2 3 IB1116 Key / Remote control The key fits all the locks on the car. The key supplied with the car has a code number that needs to be quoted for ordering additional keys. You should therefore make a careful note of the number. The key contains a unique electronic code for your car. When the key is inserted in the ignition, the code is checked. If it matches, the car can be started. Door handle Key / Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 Opening the trunk (9-5 Sedan) Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 Wagon) Doors Door handles Pull the handle to open the door. If the door is stuck (e.g. if frozen), hold the handle from above to secure a better grip. Two keys/remote controls are supplied with the car. It is possible to have up to four at one time that are coded for your car. If one is lost, contact your authorized Saab dealer to obtain a replacement. Security If a new key/remote control is to be obtained, one of the original ones is needed so that the control module can learn to recognize the replacement key. For this reason, we strongly advise you to take two keys with you on long journeys and to keep them separate. 33 1 2 1 2 Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic starting interlock is activated and the car is thus immobilized, see also page 39.) IB449 Locking/unlocking by remote control. Illustration shows the separate remote 1 To lock 2 To unlock Locking/unlocking by key 1 To lock 2 To unlock Locking/unlocking the car To lock by remote control (1) Press once on the control: all doors locked. Hazard warning lights flash once (0.5 seconds) and horn chirps once. The tailgate cannot be opened using the switch on the driver´s door. To unlock by remote control (2) Press once on the control: the driver´s door unlocked. Press twice on the control: all doors unlocked. Hazard warning lights flash twice and horn chirps twice. Locking by key (1) Turn the key clockwise: all doors locked. The trunk cannot be opened using the switch on the driver's door. Unlocking by key (2) Turn the key counterclockwise once: the driver´s door will unlock. Turn the key counterclockwise twice: all doors unlocked. IB1117 34 Security If the car is left with the doors open, the interior lighting and the courtesy lights in the doors will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes, to prevent a flat battery. Opening with key The driver´s door can be opened mechanically with the key (e.g. defective remote control or discharged battery). The car alarm is disarmed when the driver´s door is unlocked (opened) with the key. WARNING Having the doors locked when you are driving will reduce the likelihood of: IB451 · Passengers, especially children, opening doors and falling out of the car. · Intruders entering the car when it is moving slowly or stopped. · Being thrown out of the car in a crash. Switch for operation of central locking The central locking can also be operated from inside the car by means of the switch on the center console. · To lock all doors: press the symbol side of the switch once. · To unlock the driver´s door: press the switch once. · To unlock all doors: press the switch twice. This switch is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside. The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door. Security Changing the remote-control battery When the battery in the remote control is running low, the following message will appear on the SID: "REPLACE KEY BATTERY". To acknowledge the message, press CLEAR on the SID. You should change the battery as soon as possible, before the remote control is unable to function properly. The battery life is 3-4 years in normal use. Battery type: Panasonic CR 2032, 3V lithium. Avoid putting fingerprints on the flat sides of the battery. 35 IB1118 Change of battery, remote control 1 Battery 2 Control module Child safety lock on rear doors Child safety locks After fitting a new battery, press the unlock button on the remote control at least 5 times in succession while the car is within the range of the remote control, so that the car alarm can recognize the signals from the control. Hand in the old battery for disposal when you buy the new one. These batteries contain substances that are environmentally hazardous. The rear doors are equipped with child safety locks that are operated by means of a catch adjacent to the door lock. Insert a key and turn the catch 45° clockwise or counterclockwise as indicated by the label on the door. When the child safety catch is in the locked position, the door cannot be opened from the inside. For the tailgate safety lock, see page 37. IB455 36 Security Trunk lid switch IB457 Opening the trunk with the key, 9-5 Sedan To unlock it from outside, press on the remote control or use the key. When the remote control is used, the hazard warning lights will flash three times and the horn chirps three times to confirm that the trunk lid has been unlocked. IB1119 Unlocking the tailgate with a key, 9-5 Wagon Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan The trunk lid lock is independent of the central-locking system. The trunk lid release switch on the driver's door is inoperative when the car is locked from outside by remote control or key. Press the switch on the driver's door to unlock the trunk lid. The trunk lid is locked automatically when closed. Tailgate, 9-5 Wagon The tailgate is not unlocked when the other car doors are unlocked. Unlocking The tailgate is unlocked with: · The button on the driver's door (if the car is unlocked). · The button on the remote control. · The key in the tailgate lock. Unlocking with the remote control is confirmed by the warning lamps flashing three times. The tailgate unlocking button on the driver's door is inoperative when the car is locked. IB1224 Security Locking The tailgate is locked in the following ways: · By locking all the car doors with the button on the remote control. 37 · With the button on the centre console. · With the key in the driver's door. IB1225 IB1223 Safety lock Safety lock The tailgate has a safety lock which is activated with a button to the right of the tailgate lock. When the button is moved to the left, the tailgate can only be opened from the outside, assuming that the locking button (LOCK) by the inside opening handle has not been pushed in. Locking button by the tailgate inside opening handle. The tailgate is locked when closed if the button LOCK is pushed in before the tailgate is closed. Some central locking functions can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs, see page 237. WARNING If small children are carried in the rear seat, the safety locks on the tailgate and rear doors should be activated to prevent unintentional opening from the inside. 38 Security Car alarm WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous. It is also dangerous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. The car alarm (anti-theft system) is activated/deactivated when the car is locked/unlocked by the remote control or by the key, see page 33. The antenna for the alarm system is located in the center console. All the doors plus trunk lid and hood are monitored by microswitches, and window-glass sensors will trigger the alarm if any glass is broken. 1 2 3 IB1116 Remote control 1 Activate/lock 2 Deactivate/unlock 3 Unlock boot/tailgate If a door or the trunk lid or hood has been left open when the car is locked, the LED on the fascia will flash (three times per second) for ten seconds to indicate that something is wrong. Check to ensure that all the doors, plus trunk lid and hood, are closed properly. If the fault persists (LED flashing when renewed attempt made to activate the car alarm by remote control), lock the car using the key instead. The car alarm will not have been activated and you should get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer. To avert inconvenience caused by the alarm being triggered inadvertently, make sure that anyone else using the car is familiar with how both the car alarm and the locking system work. Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 39. The car alarm is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked by the remote control. During this ten-second delay period, the doors, trunk lid and hood may still be opened without the alarm being triggered. The LED indicator on the instrument panel fascia will be on continuously during this period, at the end of which it will start to flash (once every third second). Security Activating the car alarm The car alarm (anti-theft system) is activated/deactivated when the car is locked/unlocked by the remote control or by the key. The car alarm cannot be activated if the driver's door is open or if the ignition switch is in position ON. If, on the other hand, one of the other doors or the trunk or hood is open or opened and not closed again during the 10-seconds delay period, it will be excluded from the alarm function. If it is then closed, a new delay period of ten seconds will start, and the door (or trunk or hood will once again be secured by the alarm system. As usual, the LED will be on continuously during the new delay period and will start to flash once every third second after the 10-seconds period has elapsed. 39 Window-glass sensor The car-alarm system incorporates a sensor that monitors the window glass for the sound of breakage. The sensor is fitted inside the rear dome light. To avoid false alarms, such as the alarm being triggered by children or pets left inside the car, the sensor can be temporarily disabled. To disable the sensor To disable the sensor, first ensure that the ignition has been switched off and key removed from the switch. Then, press and hold the NIGHT PANEL button until "DOOR ALARM ONLY" appears on the SID and a chime sounds. The car alarm must now be activated within three minutes, or the glass sensor will become active again. The glass sensor will be enabled again automatically when the car is next unlocked. The sensor can also be enabled again by repeating the procedure for disabling it. When the sensor has been enabled, "FULL THEFT ALARM" will appear on the SID. If a fault is detected in the glass sensor, "SERVICE THEFT ALARM" will appear on the SID. Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is inserted in the ignition, a signal is sent to the receiver. If the signal is verified, the engine can be started. Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic immobilizer is activated. This means that the car cannot be started without the correct key is inserted in the ignition and the immobilizer is thus deactivated. If a fault is detected (e.g. in the transmitter) "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" will appear on the SID. In this case, you can still start the car if you turn the ignition key to ON and press one of the buttons on the remote control (providing that the receiver gets the right signal from the remote control). Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to have the system checked. The LED double-flashes when the car is immobilized. 40 Security NOTE · It is possible to inadvertently deactivate the car alarm and at the same time unlock the car, if the button on the remote control is pressed by mistake when the control is still within range of the car. · When locking the car by remote control in extremely cold weather, it is advisable to check that the lock system has operated properly. To do so, check that the interior locking buttons are all down. If not, unlock and relock the car again. Alarm signals When the car alarm is armed, it will be triggered if any door, or the trunk lid or hood, is opened or if a window is broken. The alarm will also be triggered if an attempt is made to bypass or short-circuit the ignition switch, or to disconnect the battery. If the alarm is triggered, the following alarm signals will be set off: · Flashing of hazard warning lights for five minutes. · Siren wailing for 30 seconds. The alarm signals will stop if the alarm is deactivated (car unlocked) during the alarm period. The alarm siren has a long-life battery (approx. 10 years), see "SERVICE THEFT ALARM", on page 42. When the battery goes dead, the siren must be replaced: it is not possible to change the batteries. Panic-function In the car alarm system is a function called "Panic-function". To activate panic function: · Push and hold one of the buttons on the remote control for 2 seconds, or if you are sitting inside the car · Push the LOCK-switch on the center console for 2 seconds. These actions will trigger the alarm (hazard warning lights and siren). To deactivate panic function: · Push one of the buttons on the remote control, push the LOCK-switch in the center console, turn the key in one of the doors or turn the ignition to ON. When the panic-function is activated the car will be locked/unlocked depending upon which button was pushed. When the ignition is ON the panic-function cannot be activated. Security Overview of functions Locking/ activation Unlocking/ deactivation Unlocking/ deactivation of trunk lid/tailgate alarm Hazard warning lights flash once and the horn chirps once. The LED will come on for 10 seconds. Hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn chirps twice. The LED will come on for two seconds. Hazard warning lights flash three times and the horn chirps three times. The LED will flash three times per second for 10 seconds. Battery for remote control 41 Alarm triggered Hazard warning lights flash for 5 min. Siren wails for 30 seconds. To switch off the alarm, deactivate the system in the normal way (unlocking). Window-glass sensor The sensor detects if any window is broken and triggers the alarm. To disable the sensor, see page 39. Car-battery voltage The battery for the remote control will normally have a life of 3-4 years. When the battery needs changing, "REPLACE KEY BATTERY" will appear on the SID. After fitting a new battery, press the unlock button on the remote control at least 5 times in succession while the car is within the range of the remote control, so that the car alarm can recognize the signals from the control. If the remote control has been exposed to very low temperatures, it may not function properly. If this happens, warm it in your hands for a few minutes. If the remote control is not working, it may be because the code signal has not been synchronized with that in the control module for the car alarm. To rectify this, press the unlock button on the remote control 4-5 times in quick succession. If the battery is disconnected while the alarm is active (car is locked), for example during an attempt to steal the car, the alarm will be triggered. Remote control The range of the remote control is normally 5-10 yds. (5-10 metres), although it can be substantially more than this in ideal conditions. If a remote control or key is lost, the new one will have to be programmed from one of the remaining remote controls to match the car's unique security code. Get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer. Alarm signals may differ between model variants for different countries. Some of the car-alarm functions can be reprogrammed ­ consult your Saab dealer for further details (see page 237). 42 Status Security LED signal Flashes once every third second. Comes on for 2 seconds. Off. KEY NOT ACCEPTED SID message SERVICE THEFT ALARM Reason/action Probably a fault in one of the sensors or the alarm siren. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Fault in key transmitter or in ignition-switch receiver. Turn ignition switch to ON and press the unlock button on the remote control. Start the engine. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Fit a new battery in the remote control, see page 35. Window-glass sensor disabled. Window-glass sensor in circuit. Turn the ignition key to position ON and then press the button for opening the trunk lid. SID displays the number of remote controls and transmitters (transponders) coded to the car. Overview of LED signals and SID messages Activation (during 10-second delay). Comes on for 10 seconds. Alarm activated (after delay). Deactivation. Alarm not activated. Door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood open Flashes three times per secor opened during delay period. ond for 10 seconds. Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate. Closing of door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood after delay period. Car immobilized but not locked. Car alarm not activated. Flashes three times per second for 10 seconds. Comes on for 10 seconds. Flashes twice at three seconds intervals. REPLACE KEY BATTERY DOOR ALARM ONLY FULL THEFT ALARM · REMOTE KEY · TRANSPONDR Some signals may differ between model variants for different countries. Security This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user´s authority to operate the equipment. Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 43 44 Security Instruments and controls 45 PUSH ON VOL PULL BAL 1 4 2 5 3 6