Saab 2004 9-5 Manuale utente

Owner’s Manual

Saab 9-5, Model Year 2004

Safety 11

Security 39

Instruments and controls 53

Saab 9-5 Audio System 85

OnStar - Telematics 107

Interior equipment and trunk 119

Starting and driving 147

Car care and technical information 199

Customer Assistance and Information 263

Specifications 269

Index 283

©Saab Automobile AB 2003

Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden

Printed in Sweden

Introduction

Thismanualprovidespracticalguidanceon

driving and caring for your Saab.

The Saab 9-5 is available with the following

engine variants:

• 2.3t Ecopower

• 2.3T Ecopower

• 2.3 Turbo Ecopower

Although this manual describes the most

important differences between model vari-

ants, it does not include precise specifica-

tions of the different variants. Some differ-

ences also occur to meet special legal

requirements in different countries.

Importation and distribution of Saab auto-

mobiles, 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

manualbeforetakingthecaroutforthefirst

timeandthatyou keepitinthecarforfuture

reference.

To find a specific item, use the overviews

given on pages 3–6. A list of contents is

givenatthebeginningofeachsectionofthe

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 mainte-

nance to be carried out. The book also

contains important warranty conditions.

Since the policy at Saab is one of continual

improvement, we retain the right to incorpo-

ratemodificationsandtoalterspecifications

during production without prior notice.

If you have any questions concerning your

car, its equipment, the warranty conditions

orthelike,yourSaabdealerwillbepleased

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 illus-

trations included in the manual are not binding.

WARNING

WARNINGtextswarnagainstthedanger

of injury if the specified instructions are

not followed.

NOTICE

NOTICE texts warn of potential damage

to thecar if the recommendations are not

followed.

IB1734

Instrument panel

IB1080

Indicator and warning lights______ 54

Speedometer_________________ 61

Odometer and trip meter ________ 60

Fuel gauge___________________ 61

Temperature gauge ____________ 61

Parking lights____________ 69

High/low beam __________ 69

Daytime running lights_____ 69

Instrument illumination ____ 71

Changing bulbs__________ 215

Turn signal and lane change

indicators ______________ 71

High beam flasher________ 69

Cruise control ___________ 167

Front fog lights (certain mod-

els)___________________ 72

Ashtrays (accessory)___________ 131

Cigarette lighters (accessory) ____ 132

Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 63

Night panel___________________ 67

Clock _______________________ 68

Wipers and washers______ 73

Rear-window wiper (9-5

Wagon) _______________ 74

Rain sensing wipers (option) 73

Washers_______________ 214

Wipers and washers______ 213

Saab 9-5 Audio System ___ 85

Steering-wheel controls ___ 102

Hazard warning lights_____ 72

Automatic climate control

(ACC) ________________ 75

Air conditioning (ACC) ____ 252

Electric heating, front seats______ 15

Ventilated front seats___________ 15

Steering-wheel controls ___ 102

Sentronic, manual mode ___ 163

Exterior

IB1736

Driving with a roof rack load______ 183

Fitting the roof carriers (accessory) 183

Maximum roof load ____________ 270

Rearview mirror_______________ 122

Hood _______________________ 200

Engine compartment: washing ___ 255

Central locking __________ 40

Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan __ 44

Tailgate, 9-5 SportWagon__ 45

Child safety locks ________ 43

Car alarm ______________ 46

Headlights _____________ 69

High/low beam __________ 69

Turn signal and lane change

indicators______________ 71

Headlight washers(certain

models)_______________ 73

Changing bulbs _________ 215

Fuel gauge___________________ 61

Fuel filler flap_________________ 153

Refueling ____________________ 154

Economical motoring___________ 174

Fuel ________________________ 272

b Tires pressure ________________ 279

Wheels and tires ______________ 278

Braking______________________ 168

Driving in cold weather__________ 176

Compact spare tire_____________ 246

Changing a wheel _____________ 247

Trunk _______________________ 135

Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ 135

Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon _ 138

Trunk Release Handle__________ 144

Spare wheel and tools__________ 145

Compact spare tire ____________ 246

Towing a trailer __________ 178

Towing the car___________ 188

Rear towing eye _________ 189

Headlights______________ 69

Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 220

Rear lights clusters, 9-5

Wagon ________________ 222

Changing bulbs__________ 215

Sunroof________________ 128

Washing the car _________ 254

Waxing and polishing _____ 255

Touching up the paint _____ 255

Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 256

Interior

IB581

Rearview mirrors ______________ 121

Door mirrors__________________ 121

Sun visors ___________________ 131

Safety belts ____________ 17

Airbag_________________ 31

Child safety ____________ 23

Child safety locks ________ 43

Safety belts ____________ 253

Glove compartment ______ 132

Manual transmission _____ 158

Automatic transmission ___ 159

Electric windows ______________ 127

Ignition switch ________________ 148

Starting the engine ____________ 149

Engine Break-In Period _________ 157

Driving in hot weather __________ 177

Driving in cold weather _________ 176

Parking _____________________ 196

Steering wheel adjustment _ 120

Airbag _________________ 31

Power steering fluid_______ 209

Steering-wheel controls ___ 102

Sentronic, manual mode ___ 163

Seats__________________ 12

Electric heating, front seats_ 15

Ventilated front seats______ 15

Safety belts _____________ 17

Child safety _____________ 23

Folding the rear seat, 9-5

Sedan ________________ 135

Folding the rear seat, 9-5

Wagon ________________ 138

Upholstery and trim_______ 253

Side airbags ____________ 35

Interior lighting________________ 130

Sunroof _____________________ 128

Dome light, front ______________ 225

Engine compartment

IB1737

Engine ______________________ 203

Checking the oil level___________ 204

Changing engine oil____________ 204

Engine oil, specification_________ 273

Braking______________________ 168

ABS brakes __________________ 169

Brake and clutch fluid___________ 208

Brake system_________________ 277

Brake pads___________________ 277

Fuses_________________ 227

Changing a fuse_________ 229

Relays ________________ 230

Table of fuses___________ 227

Temperature gauge ______ 61

Driving in hot weather_____ 177

Driving in cold weather____ 176

Coolant________________ 207

Coolant capacity_________ 272

Power steering fluid_______ 209

Steering, technical data ___ 277

Wipers and washers______ 73

Washers_______________ 214

Washer jets ____________ 214

Jump starting_________________ 191

Battery______________________ 210

Charging/replacing the battery____ 211

Manual transmission ___________ 158

Automatic transmission _________ 159

Automatic transmission,

technical data________________ 276

Manual gearbox, technical data___ 276

Important considerations for driving 151

Turbo unit ___________________ 201

Engine, technical data__________ 272

Ignition switch ___________ 148

Drive belts______________ 212

Spark plugs_____________ 275

Catalytic converter _______ 152

Warning labels __________ 7

V.I.N. number ___________ 280

Engine number __________ 280

Gearbox number_________ 280

Color code______________ 280

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

Brake fluid

CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE

REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4

FLUID FROM SEALED

CONTAINER.

Radiator fan

Radiator fan may start at any

time.

IB336

A/C system

Refrigerant at high pressure.

Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before

discharging the A/C system. Improper service methods

may cause personal injury. System to be serviced by

authorized personnel only. For instructions consult

workshop manual.

The A/C system complies with SAE J639.

Charge: 825 g of R134a.

Compressor oil: PAG oilSP-10 alt.

Saab oil 4759106

Oil amount: See workshop manual.

Warning labels

• AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES,

NO SMOKING

• WEAR EYE PROTECTION

• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

•ACID

• SEE OWNER’S MANUAL

• FLAMMABLE GAS

Coolant:

Never open when engine hot!

IB336

Jack

• Jack is designed only for changing a tire or

mounting tire snow chains.

• Vehicle must be level and the jack must be

placed on a firm and level ground.

• Never crawl underneath vehicle 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 Using socket wrench in tool kit, loosen wheel

bolts one-half turn.

5 Raisevehiclesothattireclearsground.Loosen

wheel bolts completely and remove wheel.

6 Mountsparewheelandtightenboltsenoughso

wheel is not loose.

7 Lower car. Tighten wheel bolts in a crisscross

sequence.

CANADA

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 RESTRAINTS

ContactaSaabdealerifa

xenon headlight requires

replacement.

Thislabelisonlyfoundon

cars with xenon head-

lights.

Jack

Use on level ground only. Use vehicle support stands. Safe

working load 900 kg (1900 lbs).

For more information see your owner´s manual.

No sparks,

flames or

smoking. Buckle up

Useprotective

goggles Airbag

Keep out of

reach of

children. Electric

windows

Battery acid

contains

sulfuric acid.

Deactivating

ofrearwindow

switches

Refer to the

Owner’s

Manual. Central

locking, lock

Risk of

explosive gas. Central

locking,

unlock

Trunk

lid/tailgate,

opening

Never place a

rear-facing

child seat in

this seat.

Headlights Windshield

wipers

Direction

indicators Windshield

washers

Parking lights Defroster

Hazard

warning lights Rear window

heating

Front fog

lights Ventilation fan

Rear fog

light

Coolant

temperature Radiator fan

Battery

charging Fuel

Foot brake

Coolant level

Engine oil

pressure

ABS brakes

Examples of symbols that can be found in your car

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