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 groun ...