2007 Saab 9-5 Owner’s Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Saab 9-5, Model Year 2007
Safety
11
Security
43
Instruments and controls
57
Saab 9-5 Audio System 3
90
Interior equipment and trunk 113
Starting and driving 139
Car care and technical information 189
Customer Assistance and Information 251
Specifications 257
Index 271
© Saab Automobile AB 2006
Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden
Printed in Sweden

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Introduction
We recommend that you read through the
Since the policy at Saab is one of continual
manual before taking the car out for the first
improvement, we retain the right to incorpo-
This manual provides practical guidance on
time and that you keep it in the car for future
rate modifications and to alter specifications
driving and caring for your Saab.
reference.
during production without prior notice.
Although this manual describes the most
To find a specific item, use the overviews
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all
important differences between model vari-
given on pages 3–6. A list of contents is
cars (can depend on model variant, engine
ants, it does not include precise specifica-
given at the beginning of each section of the
variant, market specification, options or
tions of the different variants. Some differ-
manual, and there is also a comprehensive
accessories).
ences also occur to meet special legal
index at the back of the book.
If you have any questions concerning your
requirements in different countries.
Supplied with the car is a Warranty and Ser-
car, its equipment, the warranty conditions
Importation and distribution of Saab auto-
vice Record booklet and a tire warranty
or the like, your Saab dealer will be pleased
mobiles, spare parts and accessories are
folder which specifies the regular mainte-
to help.
handled exclusively by General Motors of
nance to be carried out. The book also con-
Canada Limited in Canada and by Saab
tains important warranty conditions.
Best wishes,
Cars USA, Inc. in the U.S.A.

Saab Automobile AB
WARNING
Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for
WARNING texts warn against the danger
any damage caused by the fitting of spare parts,
of injury if the specified instructions are
exchange parts or accessories that are not
not followed.
approved by Saab Automobile AB.
The specifications, design particulars and illus-

trations included in the manual are not binding.
NOTICE
NOTICE texts warn of potential damage
to the car if the recommendations are not
followed.

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Instrument panel
Indicator and warning lights ______
58
Wipers and washers______
77
Speedometer _________________
65
Rear-window wiper
Odometer and trip meter ________
64
(SportCombi) 3_________
78
Fuel gauge___________________
65
Rain sensing wipers 3 ____
77
Turn signal and lane change
Temperature gauge ____________
65
Washers _______________ 203
indicators ______________
75
Saab Information Display (SID) ___
68
Wipers and washers______ 202
High beam flasher ________
73
Cruise control 3 _________ 159
Hazard warning lights_____
76
Parking lights____________ 73
High/low beam __________
73
Daytime running lights_____
73
Instrument illumination ____
75
Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 _

90
Changing bulbs __________ 204
Steering wheel controls 3 _

91
Rear fog light ____________
74
NIGHT PANEL __________
72
Automatic climate control
(ACC) ________________
79
Air conditioning (ACC) ____ 243
Front fog lights 3 _________
76
NIGHT PANEL __________
72
IB3830
Steering wheel controls 3 _______
91
Heated front seats 3 ___________
87
Power Outlet 3________________ 126
Sentronic, manual mode 3 3 ____
156
Head restraint ________________
21

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Exterior
Driving with a roof rack load______ 179
Hood _______________________ 190
Fitting the roof carriers 3 ________ 179
Engine compartment: washing ___ 242
Maximum roof load ____________ 258
Rearview mirror _______________ 118
Moonroof 3 _____________ 123
Washing the car _________ 241
Waxing and polishing _____ 242
Headlights _____________
73
Touching up the paint _____ 242
High/low beam __________
73
Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 245
Turn signal and lane change
indicators______________
75
Headlight washers 3 _____
77
Changing bulbs _________ 204
Headlights ______________
73
Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 208
Rear lights clusters,
9-5 SportCombi _________ 210
Changing bulbs __________ 204
Central locking __________
44
Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan __
47
Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombi __
48
Towing a trailer 3 ________ 174
Child safety locks ________
47
Towing the car ___________ 183
Car alarm 3 ____________
50
Rear towing eye _________ 184
IB3831
Trunk _______________________
129
b
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __
129
Fuel gauge___________________
65
Tires pressure ________________ 267
Folding the rear seat,
Refueling ____________________ 146
Wheels and tires ______________ 266
9-5 SportCombi ______________
132
Economical motoring ___________ 170
Braking______________________ 160
Trunk Release Handle __________
138
Fuel ________________________ 260
Driving in cold weather__________ 172
Driving with a spare wheel fitted __
183
Compact spare tire_____________ 234
Compact spare tire ____________
234
Changing a wheel _____________ 236

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Interior
Interior lighting ________________ 124
Rearview mirrors ______________ 116
Moonroof 3 __________________ 123
Door mirrors__________________ 116
Dome light, front ______________ 214
Sun visors ___________________ 125
Steering wheel adjustment _ 114
Airbag _________________
29
Power steering fluid_______ 198
Safety belts ____________
12
Steering wheel controls 3 __
91
Airbag_________________
29
Sentronic, manual mode 3 3 156
Child safety ____________
22
Child safety locks ________
47
Safety belts, maintenance _ 239
Seats__________________
18
Heated front seats 3 ______
87
Head restraint 3 _________
21
Safety belts _____________
12
Child safety _____________
22
Glove compartment ______ 126
Folding the rear seat,
9-5 Sedan _____________ 129
Folding the rear seat,
9-5 SportCombi _________ 132
Manual transmission _____ 150
Upholstery and trim_______ 240
Automatic transmission 3 _ 151
Side airbags ____________
36
IB3832
Electric windows ______________ 115
Ignition switch ________________ 140
Starting the engine ____________ 141
Engine Break-In Period _________ 150
Driving in hot weather __________ 173
Driving in cold weather _________ 172
Parking _____________________ 165

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Engine compartment
Engine ______________________ 194
Braking______________________ 160
Checking the oil level ___________ 194
ABS brakes __________________ 161
Engine oil, specification _________ 261
Brake and clutch fluid___________ 196
Brake system _________________ 265
Brake pads___________________ 265
Warning labels __________
7
V.I.N. number ___________ 268
Engine number __________ 268
Gearbox number _________ 268
Fuses _________________ 216
Color code______________ 268
Changing a fuse _________ 218
Tire and Loading Information
Relays ________________ 220
Label _________________ 231
Table of fuses ___________ 216
Power steering fluid_______ 198
Steering, technical data ___ 265
Temperature gauge ______
65
Driving in hot weather_____ 173
Driving in cold weather ____ 172
Coolant _______________ 195
Ignition switch ___________ 140
Coolant capacity_________ 260
Drive belts ______________ 201
Spark plugs _____________ 263
Catalytic converter _______ 145
IB3636
Wipers and washers______
77
Washers _______________ 203
Washer jets ____________ 203
Important considerations for driving 144
Manual transmission ___________ 150
Jump starting _________________ 186
Turbo unit ___________________
191
Automatic transmission 3 _______ 151
Battery ______________________ 199
Engine, technical data __________
260
Automatic transmission,
Charging/replacing the battery____ 200
technical data ________________ 264
Manual gearbox, technical data ___ 264

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A/C system
Warning labels
Refrigerant at high pressure.
Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before
discharging the A/C system. Improper service methods
Radiator fan
may cause personal injury. System to be serviced by
authorized personnel only. For instructions consult
Radiator fan may start at
workshop manual.
any time.
The A/C system complies with SAE J639.
Charge: 825 g of R134a.
Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt.
Saab oil 4759106
Oil amount: See workshop manual.
Brake fluid
CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE
REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4
FLUID FROM SEALED CON-
TAINER.
IB336
LEVEL INDICATOR
DARK
OK
CLEAR
LOW
P/N 127 93 955
Maintenance Free
12V 60Ah 580A (EN)
000 A-12102-EP
Coolant:
Never open when engine hot!
Battery
• No sparks, flames or smoking.
• AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES,
• Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.
NO SMOKING
• Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns.
• WEAR EYE PROTECTION
• Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
• Do not tip battery. Do not open battery.
• ACID
• SEE OWNER’S MANUAL
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
• FLAMMABLE GAS

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Contact a Saab dealer if a
xenon headlight requires
replacement.
This label is only found on
cars with xenon head-
lights.
Jack
Use only on specified vehicles. Safe working load 1100
kg. Use on level firm ground only. Do not get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a jack, use vehicle sup-
port stands.
For more information see your owner´s manual.
WARNING
EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS
IB336
• Children can be killed or seriously
injured by the air bag.
• The back seat is the safest place for
children.
• Never put a rear-facing child seat in
the front.
• Always use seat belts and child
restraints.

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Examples of symbols that can be found in your car
No sparks, fla-
Windshield
Coolant
mes or smo-
Buckle up
Headlights
Radiator fan
wipers
temperature
king.
Use protective
Direction
Windshield
Battery
Airbag
Fuel
goggles
indicators
washers
charging
Never place a
Keep out of
rear-facing
reach of
Parking lights
Defroster
Foot brake
child seat in
children.
this seat.
Battery acid
Electric
Hazard
Rear window
contains
Coolant level
windows
warning lights
heating
sulfuric acid.
Refer to the
Deactivating
Front fog
Engine oil
Owner’s
of rear window
Ventilation fan
lights
pressure
Manual.
switches
Risk of
Central
Rear fog
ABS brakes
explosive gas.
locking, lock
light
Central
.
locking,
unlock
Trunk
lid/tailgate,
opening

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