1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2003 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 2002 11 41 55 89 111 123 151 197 253 257 273 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 2 NOTICE NOTICE 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 questions 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 3­7. 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___________________ Temperature gauge ____________ 56 63 62 63 63 Saab Information Display (SID) ___ Night panel___________________ Clock _______________________ 65 69 70 Parking lights____________ 71 High/low beam __________ 71 Daytime running lights_____ 71 Instrument illumination ____ 73 Changing bulbs __________ 214 Hazard warning lights_____ 74 Turn signal and lane change indicators ______________ 73 High beam flasher ________ 71 Cruise control ___________ 171 Wipers and washers______ 75 Rear-window wiper (9-5 Wagon) _______________ 76 Rain sensing wipers (option) 75 Washers _______________ 213 Wipers and washers______ 212 Saab 9-5 Audio System ___ 89 Steering-wheel controls ___ 106 Front fog lights___________ 74 Electric heating, front seats ______ Ventilated front seats ___________ 15 15 Ashtrays (accessory) ___________ Cigarette lighters (accessory) ____ 135 136 IB1080 Steering-wheel controls ___ 106 Sentronic, manual mode ___ 167 Automatic climate control (ACC) ________________ Air conditioning (ACC) ____ 77 242 4 Exterior Sunroof ________________ Washing the car _________ Waxing and polishing _____ Touching up the paint _____ Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 132 244 245 245 246 Driving with a roof rack load______ Fitting the roof carriers (accessory) Maximum roof load ____________ Rearview mirror _______________ 185 185 258 126 Hood _______________________ Engine compartment: washing ___ 198 245 Headlights _____________ 71 High/low beam __________ 71 Turn signal and lane change indicators______________ 73 Headlight washers _______ 75 Changing bulbs _________ 214 Headlights ______________ 71 Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 219 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 Wagon ________________ 221 Changing bulbs __________ 214 Towing a trailer __________ 181 Towing the car ___________ 189 Rear towing eye _________ 190 Trunk _______________________ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon _ Trunk Release Handle __________ Spare wheel and tools __________ Compact spare wheel __________ 139 139 142 148 149 236 b Fuel gauge___________________ Fuel filler flap _________________ Refueling ____________________ Economical motoring ___________ Fuel ________________________ 63 157 158 178 260 Tires pressure ________________ Wheels and tires ______________ Braking______________________ Driving in cold weather__________ Compact spare wheel __________ Changing a wheel _____________ IB1736 Central locking __________ Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan __ Tailgate, 9-5 Wagon ______ Child safety locks ________ Car alarm ______________ 42 46 47 45 48 268 267 172 179 236 237 5 Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ Airbag _________________ Power steering fluid_______ Steering-wheel controls ___ Sentronic, manual mode ___ 124 33 208 106 167 Interior lighting ________________ Sunroof _____________________ Dome light, front ______________ 134 132 223 Rearview mirrors ______________ Door mirrors__________________ Sun visors ___________________ 125 125 135 Seats__________________ 12 Electric heating, front seats_ 15 Ventilated front seats______ 15 Safety belts _____________ 17 Child safety _____________ 23 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ________________ 139 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon ________________ 142 Upholstery and trim_______ 243 Side airbags ____________ 36 IB581 Safety belts ____________ 17 Airbag_________________ 32 Child safety ____________ 23 Child safety locks ________ 45 Safety belts ____________ 243 Glove compartment ______ 136 Manual transmission _____ 162 Automatic transmission ___ 163 Electric windows ______________ Ignition switch ________________ Starting the engine ____________ Engine Break-In Period _________ Driving in hot weather __________ Driving in cold weather _________ Parking _____________________ 131 152 153 161 181 179 195 6 Engine compartment, 4-cyl engine Warning labels __________ V.I.N. number ___________ Engine number __________ Gearbox number _________ Color code______________ 8 269 269 269 269 Engine ______________________ Checking the oil level ___________ Oil changing__________________ Engine oil, specification _________ 202 203 204 261 Braking______________________ ABS brakes __________________ Brake and clutch fluid___________ Brake system _________________ Brake pads___________________ 172 173 207 265 265 Fuses _________________ Changing a fuse _________ Relays ________________ Table of fuses ___________ 226 228 229 226 Power steering fluid_______ 208 Steering, technical data ___ 265 Temperature gauge ______ Driving in hot weather_____ Driving in cold weather ____ Coolant________________ Coolant capacity_________ IB1737 Ignition switch ___________ Drive belts ______________ Spark plugs _____________ Catalytic converter _______ 152 211 263 156 63 181 179 206 260 Wipers and washers______ 75 Washers _______________ 213 Washer jets ____________ 213 Important considerations for driving Turbo unit ___________________ Engine, technical data __________ 155 199 260 Manual transmission ___________ Automatic transmission _________ Automatic transmission, technical data ________________ Manual gearbox, technical data ___ 162 163 264 264 Jump starting _________________ Battery ______________________ Charging/replacing the battery____ 191 209 210 7 Engine compartment, 3.0t V6 Warning labels __________ V.I.N. number ___________ Engine number __________ Gearbox number ________ Color code _____________ 8 269 269 269 269 Engine ______________________ Checking the oil level ___________ Oil changing__________________ Engine oil, specification _________ 202 203 204 261 Braking______________________ ABS brakes __________________ Brake and clutch fluid___________ Brake system _________________ Brake pads___________________ 172 173 207 265 265 Fuses _________________ Changing a fuse _________ Relays ________________ Table of fuses ___________ 226 228 229 226 Power steering fluid_______ 208 Steering, technical data ___ 265 Temperature gauge ______ Driving in hot weather_____ Driving in cold weather ____ Coolant________________ Coolant capacity_________ IB1738 63 181 179 206 260 Ignition switch ___________ Drive belts ______________ Spark plugs _____________ Catalytic converter _______ 152 211 263 156 Wipers and washers______ 75 Washers _______________ 213 Washer jets ____________ 213 Important considerations for driving Turbo unit ___________________ Engine, technical data __________ 155 199 260 Automatic transmission _________ Automatic transmission, technical data ________________ 163 264 Jump starting _________________ Battery ______________________ Charging/replacing the battery____ 191 209 210 8 Warning labels Drive belt Moving belt. Do not touch while engine running. Radiator fan The radiator fan can cut in even after engine has been switched off. 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: 825 g of R134a. Refrigeration oil: 120cc of PAG ND-8 oil or Saab 4759106 SK 20 oil Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER. 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. Battery Coolant: Never open when engine hot! · 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 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. Contact an authorized Saab workshop if a Xenon headlight requires replacement. (Only cars with Xenon headlights.) CANADA USA IB336 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 RESTRAINTS (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. 10 Examples of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, flames or smoking. Use protective goggles Keep out of reach of children. Battery acid contains sulphuric acid. Refer to the Owner's Manual. Risk of explosive gas. Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Direction indicators Windshield washers Battery charging Fuel Electric windows Parking lights Defroster Foot brake Central locking Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat. Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog lights Ventilation fan Engine oil pressure Rear fog lights ABS brakes Safety 11 Safety Seats ................................. Head restraint................... Safety belts....................... Child safety....................... Airbag................................ 12 16 17 23 33 IB1740 12 Saf ...