1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2002 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 2001 11 37 49 83 105 117 145 187 243 247 261 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. Although this 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. IB1734 3 Instrument panel Indicator and warning lights ______ Speedometer _________________ Odometer and trip meter ________ Fuel gauge __________________ Engine temperature gauge ______ 50 57 56 57 57 Parking lights ____________ 65 High/low beam __________ 65 Daytime running lights _____ 65 Rear fog light ____________ 66 Instrument illumination _____ 67 Changing bulbs _________ 204 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 59 Night panel __________________ 63 Clock _______________________ 64 Traction Control (TCS) Switch 55, 167 OnStar switch ________________ 106 Hazard warning lights _____ 68 High/low beam control stalk 65 Turn signal and lane change indicator _______________ 67 Cruise control __________ 164 Wipers and washers ______ 70 Rear wiper______________ 71 Washer fluid ___________ 202 Replacing wiper blades __ 202 Front fog lights ___________ 68 Audio system ___________ 83 Steering-wheel controls___ 100 Seat heating controls __________ 121 Ventilated front seats ___________ 121 Ashtrays (accessory) __________ 128 Cigarette lighter socket_________ 129 IB1080 Audio system steering-wheel controls _______________ 100 Climate control system: automatic _____________ 72 Air conditioning: simple fault diagnosis _________ 231 4 Exterior Sunroof _______________ Washing the car ________ Waxing and polishing ____ Touching-up of paintwork _ Anticorrosion treatment ___ 126 233 233 235 235 Roof-rack load _______________ Mounting holes for roof rack ____ Maximum loads ______________ Rearview mirrors _____________ 176 176 248 123 Hood ______________________ 188 Engine compartment: washing __ 233 Light switches ___________ 65 Changing bulbs _________ 204 · Taillights _____________ 209 · Stop lights ___________ 209 Front lights _____________ 65 Headlight switch _________ 65 High/low beam control stalk ____________ 65 Turn signal & lane change indicators ___ 67 Headlight washers _______ 70 Changing bulbs ________ 204 Driving with a trailer ______ 173 Towing ________________ 180 Towrope attachment eye __ 180 Luggage compartment _________ 132 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ___________________ 132 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon __________________ 135 Trunk _______________________ 132 Tool kit ______________________ 142 Spare wheel _____________ 142, 179 Jack ________________________ 227 Fuel gauge __________________ 57 Fuel filler flap ________________ 152 Refueling ___________________ 152 Fuel economy _______________ 170 Fuel grade __________________ 250 Economical motoring __________ 170 Tire pressure ___________ back cover Wheel and tire specifications ____ 256 Brakes and braking ___________ 165 Winter driving ________________ 171 Wheels and tires _____________ 222 Wheel changing ______________ 227 Spare wheel _________________ 179 IB1736 Central lock ____________ Interior locking buttons ____ Child safety lock catch ____ Trunk/tailgate lid lock _____ Car alarm (anti-theft alarm) 38 40 41 41 43 5 Interior Steering-wheel adjustment 122 Airbag (SRS) ____________ 28 Power steering _________ 198 Audio system steering-wheel controls ___ 100 Interior lighting ________________ 69 Sunroof ____________________ 126 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 213 Internal rearview mirror ________ 123 Door mirrors _________________ 123 Sun visors___________________ 128 Seat adjustment ________ 118 Seat heating ___________ 121 Ventilated front seats _____ 121 Safety belts _____________ 12 Child seats _____________ 19 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____________ 132 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon ____________ 135 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 232 Side airbags (SRS) _______ 32 IB581 Safety belts _____________ 12 Airbag (SRS) ___________ 28 Child seats _____________ 19 Child safety lock catch ____ 41 Safety belt care ________ 232 Glove compartment _____ 129 Manual transmission ____ 156 Automatic transmission __ 157 Electric windows _____________ Ignition switch _______________ Starting the engine ___________ Break-In period_______________ Driving in hot weather _________ Driving in winter ______________ Parking ____________________ 125 146 147 155 173 171 185 6 Engine compartment, 4-cyl engine Warning labels ___________ 8 V.I.N. number __________ 257 Engine number _________ 257 Gearbox number ________ 257 Color code _____________ 257 Engine: description ___________ Engine oil level: checking ______ Engine oil: changing __________ Engine oil specification ________ 192 193 194 251 Brakes and braking ___________ ABS brakes _________________ Brake system ________________ Brake fluid __________________ Brake pads __________________ 165 165 197 255 255 Fuse panels ___________ Changing a fuse ________ Table of fuses __________ Relays _______________ 216 216 218 219 Power steering __________ 198 Steering fluid: grade _____ 198 Temperature gauge ______ 57 Driving in hot weather ____ 173 Driving in winter_________ 171 Coolant _______________ 196 Cooling-system capacity _ 250 IB1737 Ignition system _________ Drive belts _____________ Spark plugs ____________ Catalytic converter ______ 146 201 253 150 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 70 Washer fluid: topping up __ 203 Washer jets ___________ 203 Important considerations for driving ___________________ 149 Turbo unit ___________________ 189 Engine: technical data __________ 250 Manual transmission __________ Automatic transmission ________ Manual transmission oil ________ Automatic transmission fluid ____ 156 157 254 254 Jump starting ________________ 182 Battery _____________________ 199 Battery charge _______________ 199 7 Engine compartment, 3.0t V6 Warning labels ___________ 8 V.I.N. number __________ 257 Engine number _________ 257 Gearbox number ________ 257 Color code _____________ 257 Engine: description ___________ Engine oil level: checking ______ Engine oil: changing __________ Engine oil specification ________ 192 193 194 251 Brakes and braking ___________ ABS brakes _________________ Brake system ________________ Brake fluid __________________ Brake pads __________________ 165 165 197 255 255 Fuse panels ___________ Changing a fuse ________ Table of fuses __________ Relays _______________ 216 216 218 219 Power steering _________ 198 Steering fluid: grade _____ 198 Engine temperature gauge _ 57 Driving in hot weather ____ 173 Driving in cold climate ____ 171 Coolant _______________ 196 Cooling-system capacity _ 250 IB1738 Ignition system _________ Drive belts _____________ Spark plugs ____________ Catalytic converter ______ 146 201 253 150 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 70 Washer fluid: topping up __ 203 Washer jets ___________ 203 Important considerations for driving ___________________ 149 Turbo unit ___________________ 189 Engine: technical data __________ 250 Automatic transmission ________ 157 Automatic transmission fluid ____ 254 Jump starting ________________ 182 Battery _____________________ 199 Battery charge _______________ 199 8 Warning labels 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 Drive belt Moving belt. Do not touch while engine running. Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER. Battery · No sparks, flames or smoking. · Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury. · Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns. · Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast. · Do not tip battery. Do not open battery. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN · AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES, NO SMOKING · WEAR EYE PROTECTION · KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN · ACID · SEE OWNER'S MANUAL · FLAMMABLE GAS IB336 Radiator fan The radiator fan can cut in even after engine has been switched off. 9 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 crash. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors Contact an authorized Saab workshop if a Xenon headlight requires replacement. (Only cars with Xenon headlights.) Coolant: Never open when engine hot! Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors IB336 10 CANADA USA AIR BAG WARNING Flip visor over (This label only used in some countries) Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains. Car must be level and the jack must be placed on a firm and level ground. Never crawl under the 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 illustration). 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 illustration) Observe max. speed limit for spare tire. IB1195 CANADA 50 10 111 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. 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 USA IB336 Safety 11 Safety Safety belts......................... Head restraint..................... Child safety......................... Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS"). 12 18 19 28 IB1740 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. Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are ...