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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