User manual SAAB 9-5 2001

1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2001 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System OnStar - Telematics Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Maintenance and owner assistance Specifications Index © Saab Automobile AB 2000 11 33 47 81 107 119 147 187 241 249 263 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 Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for any damage caused by the fitting of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB. 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 V6 Ecopower (SE). 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 ______ 48 55 54 55 55 Parking lights ____________ 63 High/low beam __________ 63 Daytime running lights _____ 63 Rear fog light ____________ 64 Instrument illumination _____ 65 Changing bulbs _________ 205 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 57 Night panel __________________ 61 Clock _______________________ 62 Traction Control (TCS) Switch 53, 169 OnStar switch ________________ 108 Hazard warning lights _____ 66 High/low beam control stalk 63 Turn signal and lane change indicator _______________ 65 Cruise control __________ 166 Wipers and washers ______ 68 Rear wiper______________ 69 Washer fluid ___________ 203 Replacing wiper blades __ 203 Front fog lights ___________ 66 Audio system ___________ 81 Steering-wheel controls____ 98 Seat heating controls __________ 123 Ventilated front seats ___________ 123 Ashtrays ___________________ 130 Cigarette lighter ______________ 130 IB1080 Audio system steering-wheel controls ________________ 98 Climate control system: automatic _____________ 70 Air conditioning: simple fault diagnosis _________ 230 4 Exterior Sunroof _______________ Washing the car ________ Waxing and polishing ____ Touching-up of paintwork _ Anticorrosion treatment ___ Service program_________ 128 232 233 234 234 245 Roof-rack load _______________ Mounting holes for roof rack ____ Maximum loads ______________ Rearview mirrors _____________ 176 176 250 125 Hood ______________________ 188 Engine compartment: washing __ 233 Light switches ___________ 63 Changing bulbs _________ 205 · Tail lights ____________ 208 · Stop lights ___________ 208 Front lights _____________ 63 Headlight switch _________ 63 High/low beam control stalk ____________ 63 Turn signal & lane change indicators ___ 65 Headlight wipers _________ 68 Changing bulbs ________ 205 Driving with a trailer ______ 174 Towing ________________ 181 Towrope attachment eyes _ 181 Luggage compartment _________ 134 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ___________________ 134 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon __________________ 137 Trunk _______________________ 134 Tool kit ______________________ 144 Spare wheel _____________ 144, 180 Jack ________________________ 226 Fuel gauge __________________ 55 Fuel filler flap ________________ 154 Refueling ___________________ 154 Fuel economy _______________ 170 Fuel grade __________________ 252 Economical motoring __________ 170 Tire pressure ___________ back cover Wheel and tire specifications ____ 257 Brakes and braking ___________ 167 Winter driving ________________ 172 Wheels and tires _____________ 221 Wheel changing ______________ 226 Spare wheel _________________ 180 IB580 Central lock ____________ Interior locking buttons ____ Child safety lock catch ____ Trunk/tailgate lid lock _____ Car alarm (anti-theft alarm) 34 36 37 38 41 5 Interior Steering-wheel adjustment 124 Airbag (SRS) ____________ 26 Power steering _________ 199 Audio system steering-wheel controls ____ 98 Interior lighting ________________ 67 Sunroof ____________________ 128 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 212 Internal rearview mirror ________ 125 Door mirrors _________________ 125 Sun visors___________________ 130 Seat adjustment ________ 120 Seat heating ___________ 123 Ventilated front seats _____ 123 Safety belts _____________ 12 Child seats _____________ 19 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____________ 134 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon ____________ 137 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 231 Side airbags (SRS) _______ 28 IB581 Safety belts _____________ 12 Airbag (SRS) ___________ 26 Child seats _____________ 19 Child safety lock catch ____ 37 Safety belt care ________ 231 Glove compartment _____ 131 Manual transmission ____ 158 Automatic transmission __ 159 Electric windows _____________ Ignition switch _______________ Starting the engine ___________ Break-In period_______________ Driving in hot weather _________ Driving in winter ______________ Parking ____________________ 127 148 149 157 173 172 185 6 Engine compartment, 4-cyl engine Warning labels ___________ 8 V.I.N. number __________ 259 Engine number _________ 259 Gearbox number ________ 259 Color code _____________ 259 Engine: description ___________ Engine oil level: checking ______ Engine oil: changing __________ Engine oil specification ________ 192 193 194 253 Brakes and braking ___________ ABS brakes _________________ Brake system ________________ Brake fluid __________________ Brake pads __________________ 167 167 198 257 257 Fuse panels ___________ Changing a fuse ________ Table of fuses __________ Relays _______________ 215 215 217 218 Power steering __________ 199 Steering fluid: grade _____ 199 Temperature gauge ______ 55 Driving in hot weather ____ 173 Driving in winter_________ 172 Coolant: checking/changing __ 196 / 197 Cooling-system capacity _ 252 IB583 Ignition system _________ Drive belts _____________ Spark plugs ____________ Catalytic converter ______ 148 202 254 152 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 68 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 204 Washer jets ___________ 204 Important considerations for driving ___________________ 151 Turbo unit ___________________ 189 Engine: technical data __________ 252 Manual transmission __________ Automatic transmission ________ Manual transmission oil ________ Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 158 159 256 256 Jump starting ________________ 183 Battery _____________________ 199 Battery charge _______________ 199 7 Engine compartment, 3.0t V6 Warning labels ___________ 8 V.I.N. number __________ 259 Engine number _________ 259 Gearbox number ________ 259 Color code _____________ 259 Engine: description ___________ Engine oil level: checking ______ Engine oil: changing __________ Engine oil specification ________ 192 193 194 253 Brakes and braking ___________ ABS brakes _________________ Brake system ________________ Brake fluid __________________ Brake pads __________________ 167 167 198 257 257 Fuse panels ___________ Changing a fuse ________ Table of fuses __________ Relays _______________ 215 215 217 218 Power steering _________ 199 Steering fluid: grade _____ 199 Engine temperature gauge _ 55 Driving in hot weather ____ 173 Driving in cold climate ____ 172 Coolant: checking/changing _ 196 / 197 Cooling-system capacity _ 252 IB585 Ignition system _________ Drive belts _____________ Spark plugs ____________ Catalytic converter ______ 148 202 254 152 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 68 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 204 Washer jets ___________ 204 Important considerations for driving ___________________ 151 Turbo unit ___________________ 189 Engine: technical data __________ 252 Automatic transmission ________ 159 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 256 Jump starting ________________ 183 Battery _____________________ 199 Battery charge _______________ 199 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 OPEN 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 a 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 IB1705 Safety 11 Safety Safety belts......................... Head restraint..................... Child safety......................... Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS"). 12 18 19 26 IB1706 12 Safety Research has established that it is dangerous for rear-seat passengers not to wear their safety belts. Safety belts WARNING Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants. Child safety, see page 19. Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock (see page 20). 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. WARNING 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 Safety-belt reminder WARNING Adjustments of the safety belt should be done when the car is stationary so that attention to traffic is not reduced. Bear in mind that in certain states it is a legal requirement for all occupants of the car to wear a safety belt. When the ignition is switched on, the "fasten belts" reminder will light up until the driver fastens the safety belt. In addition an audible signal sounds for 6 seconds, or until the driver fastens his belt. IB409 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 violent frontal or rear-end collisions. IB410 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. · 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 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. Correctly positioned safety belt 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. WARNING If two people share a belt, they risk injury by being crushed together in the event of an accident. · 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. 14 Safety · 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. WARNING Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm. To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt 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 231 for the checking of belt function, cleaning, etc. IB412 IB411 Safety Belt height adjustment The front safety belts and the outside belts in the rear (9-5 Sedan) 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. IB414 15 Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child. The lap belt should be placed low, across the hips and over the upper thighs. 16 Safety IB415 IB??? Securing an item on the rear seat Safety belt, rear seat 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 231 for the checking of belt function, cleaning, etc. WARNING · Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 134). · 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 Safety 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. 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. 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. 17 18 Safety Head restraint WARNING · Adjust the head restraint so that the head is well supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height, thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in an accident. · The rear head restraint should not be folded down when the seat is occupied. The front seats in the Saab 9-5 are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These reduce the risk of whiplash injury if the car is hit from behind. In the event of a rear-end collision, the body is forced back against the backrest. This, in turn, causes the mechanism to press the head restraint forward and upwards, thus limiting the backward movement of the head. The SAHR is a mechanical system, actuated by body weight. The mechanism is built into the top of the backrest, where it is connected to the head restraint. The SAHR does not normally need to be replaced after a rear-end collision. IB400 IB460 Rear-seat head restraints 9-5 Sedan: The rear head restraints have three adjustment positions for passenger comfort. They can also be folded down to increase the driver's rearward vision when the seat is unoccupied. 9-5 Wagon: The height of the rear head restraints can be adjusted to provide optimum passenger comfort. The head restraint can be raised or lowered and is adjustable in various positions. · Raising: grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it straight up. · Lowering: press the catch on the left-hand side of the attaching point and press down the head restraint. Safety 19 Child safety Car safety tips WARNING · Never leave your children unattended in a car, even for a short time. ­ Children can suffer heat stroke - perhaps die - in a matter of minutes. ­ Children can put the car into gear and hurt themselves or others. · At gas stations, take the keys from the car while filling the tank. · Never allow children to climb on top of or under motor vehicles. · Always look for children before backing your motor vehicle out of a garage or driveway. · To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, never let a car idle in the garage. · Supervise young children around buckets of water while washing your car. Small children can drown in seconds in less than an inch of water. Protect your children from getting trapped in the trunk of a car WARNING · Teach your kids not to play in or around cars. · Watch your children when loading or unloading the car so they don´t get locked in by mistake. · Always lock the doors and trunk of your car, and keep the keys out of children´s sight and reach. · Keep the rear fold-down seats closed to help prevent kids from getting into the trunk from inside the car. WARNING · Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. All child restraints and booster seats are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by the lap belt or the lap belt of a lap-shoulder belt. If the child restraint is not properly secured, a child can be endangered in a crash. · NEVER put a child seat in the front. · Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag. · According to accident statistics, the BACK SEAT is SAFER for properly restrained children than the front seat. · Sit as far back as possible from the air bag. 20 Safety Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufacturer's child seat instructions. 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. IB1204 Fitting the locking strap on the center armrest, Saab 9-5 Sedan (not needed on Wagon). The locking strap is standard equipment in certain markets. The same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is given to adults. Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints. 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. Locking the lap belt 1 Locked 2 Unlocked Saab 9-5 Sedan Child restraint that are approved for rearward facing installation in the rear seat can be positioned in any of the three rear places. If the child restraint is positioned in the center place, the child restraint support legs should be used and the rear seat armrest secured with the safety strap (accessory). You must fasten such a child restraint with the three-point safety belt and the two underside anchorage tethers. The tethers should be fixed to the beam beneath the driver´s and passenger´s seat. The fixing points are color marked. If you intend to install another make of child restraint make sure that it is possible to fit it in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. IB822