2001 SAAB 9-5 engine

2Introduction 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 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
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 mainte-
nance to be carried out. The book also con-
tains important warranty conditions. Since the policy at Saab is one of continual
improvement, we retain the right to incorpo-
rate 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 illus-
trations included in the manual are not binding.
WARNING
WARNING texts warn against the danger
of injury if the specified instructions are
not followed.
NOTENOTE texts warn of potential damage to
the car if the recommendations are not
followed.
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Instrument panel
IB1080
Indicator and warning lights ______ 48
Speedometer _________________ 55
Odometer and trip meter ________ 54
Fuel gauge __________________ 55
Engine temperature gauge ______ 55
Parking lights ____________ 63
High/low beam __________ 63
Daytime running lights _____ 63
Rear fog light ____________ 64
Instrument illumination _____ 65
Changing bulbs _________ 205High/low beam control stalk 63
Turn signal and lane change
indicator _______________ 65
Cruise control __________ 166Front fog lights ___________ 66
Ashtrays ___________________ 130
Cigarette lighter ______________ 130
Tr i p c o m p u t e r
(Saab Information Display, SID) __ 57
Night panel __________________ 61
Clock _______________________ 62
Traction Control (TCS) Switch 53, 169
OnStar switch ________________ 108
Wipers and washers ______ 68
Rear wiper ______________ 69
Washer fluid ___________ 203
Replacing wiper blades __ 203Audio system ___________ 81
Steering-wheel controls____ 98Hazard warning lights _____ 66Climate control system:
automatic _____________ 70
Air conditioning: simple
fault diagnosis _________ 230
Seat heating controls __________ 123
Ventilated front seats ___________ 123Audio system steering-wheel
controls ________________ 98
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4Exterior
IB580
Roof-rack load _______________ 176
Mounting holes for roof rack ____ 176
Maximum loads ______________ 250
Rearview mirrors _____________ 125
Hood ______________________ 188
Engine compartment: washing __ 233
Central lock ____________ 34
Interior locking buttons ____ 36
Child safety lock catch ____ 37
Trunk/tailgate lid lock _____ 38
Car alarm (anti-theft alarm) 41Front lights _____________ 63
Headlight switch _________ 63
High/low beam
control stalk ____________ 63
Turn signal &
lane change indicators ___ 65
Headlight wipers _________ 68
Changing bulbs ________ 205
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
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 ________________________ 226Driving with a trailer ______ 174
Towing ________________ 181
Towrope attachment eyes _ 181Light switches ___________ 63
Changing bulbs _________ 205
 Tail lights ____________ 208
 Stop lights ___________ 208Sunroof _______________ 128
Washing the car ________ 232
Waxing and polishing ____ 233
Touching-up of paintwork _ 234
Anticorrosion treatment ___ 234
Service program_________ 245
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Interior
IB581Internal rearview mirror ________ 125
Door mirrors _________________ 125
Sun visors___________________ 130
Safety belts _____________ 12
Airbag (SRS) ___________ 26
Child seats _____________ 19
Child safety lock catch ____ 37
Safety belt care ________ 231Glove compartment _____ 131Manual transmission ____ 158
Automatic transmission __ 159
Electric windows _____________ 127
Ignition switch _______________ 148
Starting the engine ___________ 149
Break-In period_______________ 157
Driving in hot weather _________ 173
Driving in winter ______________ 172
Parking ____________________ 185
Steering-wheel adjustment 124
Airbag (SRS) ____________ 26
Power steering _________ 199
Audio system
steering-wheel controls ____ 98Seat 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
Interior lighting ________________ 67
Sunroof ____________________ 128
Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 212
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6Engine compartment,
4-cyl engine
IB583
Engine: description ___________ 192
Engine oil level: checking ______ 193
Engine oil: changing __________ 194
Engine oil specification ________ 253
Brakes and braking ___________ 167
ABS brakes _________________ 167
Brake system ________________ 198
Brake fluid __________________ 257
Brake pads __________________ 257
Fuse panels ___________ 215
Changing a fuse ________ 215
Table of fuses __________ 217
Relays _______________ 218Temperature gauge ______ 55
Driving in hot weather ____ 173
Driving in winter_________ 172
Coolant:
checking/changing __ 196 / 197
Cooling-system capacity _ 252
Power steering __________ 199
Steering fluid: grade _____ 199
Wiper/washer control stalk _ 68
Washer fluid: topping-up __ 204
Washer jets ___________ 204
Jump starting ________________ 183
Battery _____________________ 199
Battery charge _______________ 199
Manual transmission __________ 158
Automatic transmission ________ 159
Manual transmission oil ________ 256
Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 256
Important considerations
for driving ___________________ 151
Turbo unit ___________________ 189
Engine: technical data __________ 252Ignition system _________ 148
Drive belts _____________ 202
Spark plugs ____________ 254
Catalytic converter ______ 152Warning labels ___________ 8
V.I.N. number __________ 259
Engine number _________ 259
Gearbox number ________ 259
Color code _____________ 259
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Engine compartment,
3.0t V6
IB585
Warning labels ___________ 8
V.I.N. number __________ 259
Engine number _________ 259
Gearbox number ________ 259
Color code _____________ 259Ignition system _________ 148
Drive belts _____________ 202
Spark plugs ____________ 254
Catalytic converter ______ 152Important considerations
for driving ___________________ 151
Turbo unit ___________________ 189
Engine: technical data __________ 252
Automatic transmission ________ 159
Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 256
Brakes and braking ___________ 167
ABS brakes _________________ 167
Brake system ________________ 198
Brake fluid __________________ 257
Brake pads __________________ 257Jump starting ________________ 183
Battery _____________________ 199
Battery charge _______________ 199
Fuse panels ___________ 215
Changing a fuse ________ 215
Table of fuses __________ 217
Relays _______________ 218Engine temperature gauge _ 55
Driving in hot weather ____ 173
Driving in cold climate ____ 172
Coolant:
checking/changing _ 196 / 197
Cooling-system capacity _ 252
Power steering _________ 199
Steering fluid: grade _____ 199
Wiper/washer control stalk _ 68
Washer fluid: topping-up __ 204
Washer jets ___________ 204
Engine: description ___________ 192
Engine oil level: checking ______ 193
Engine oil: changing __________ 194
Engine oil specification ________ 253
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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 med-
ical help
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Brake fluid
CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE
REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4
FLUID FROM SEALED CON-
TAINER. Radiator fan
The radiator fan can cut in even
after engine has been switched
off.
WL2
IB336
Drive belt
Danger! Moving belt
WL3
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 pro-
cedures.
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
Warning labels
IB1081
WL35
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 PERSONNELONLY. for instructions consult workshop manual.
The A/C system complies with SAE J639
Ne pas desserrer les connexions du systeme A/C
avant l’evacuation du refrigerant. Une methode
de service erronee peut causes des lesions.L’ENTRETIEN DOIT ETRE FAIT PAR UN PERSONNALQUALIFIE. Consulter le manuel de service.
ca systeme eat conforme a la norme SAE J639
Manufactured by SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhatten, Sweden
4756961
Charge: 875 g R134a
Compressor oil:
145cc PAG oil ND-8 alt
SAAB oil 4319752
SK-20
Charge: 875 g R134a
Muile de compresseur
145cc PAG oil ND-8 ou
SAAB oil 4319752
SK-20
R134a
WARNING
Refrigerant under high pressure
ATTENTION
Refrigerant sous haute pression
WL36
 NO SMOKING
 AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES
 KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
 SEE OWNER’S MANUAL
 WEAR EYE PROTECTION
 FLAMMABLE GAS
ACID
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42 SecurityActivating the car alarm The car alarm cannot be activated if the
driver’s door is open or if the ignition switch
is in ON position.
If, on the other hand, one of the other doors
or the trunk or hood is open or opened and
not closed again during the 10-seconds
delay period, it will be excluded from the
alarm function.
If it is then closed, a new delay period of ten
seconds will start, and the door (or trunk or
hood) will once again be secured by the
alarm system.
As usual, the LED will be on continuously
during the new delay period and will start to
flash once every other second after the
10-seconds period has elapsed.
Window-glass sensorThe car-alarm system incorporates a
sensor that monitors the window glass for
the sound of breakage. The sensor is fitted
inside the rear dome light.
To avoid false alarms, such as the alarm
being triggered by noise from passers by
when the windows have been left open, or
when children or petsare left inside the car,
the sensor can be temporarily disabled.
To disable the sensor
To disable the sensor, first ensure that the
ignition has been switched off and key
removed from the switch. Then, press and
hold the NIGHT PANEL button until ”DOOR
ALARM ONLY” appears on the SID and a
chime sounds. The car alarm must now be
activated within three minutes, or the glass
sensor will become active again.
The glass sensor will be enabled again
automatically when the car is next unlocked.
The sensor can also be enabled again by
repeating the procedure for disabling it.
When the sensor has been enabled, ”FULL
THEFT ALARM” will appear on the SID.
If a fault is detected in the glass sensor,
”SERVICE THEFT ALARM” will appear on
the SID.
Electronic starting interlock
(immobilizer) When the key is inserted in the ignition, a
signal is sent to the receiver. If the signal is
verified, the engine can be started.
Each time the key is removed from the igni-
tion, the electronic immobilizer is activated.
This means that the car cannot be started
without the correct key inserted in the igni-
tion and the immobilizer thus deactivated.
If a fault is detected (e.g. in the transmitter)
”KEY NOT ACCEPTED” will appear on the
SID.
In this case, you can still start the car if you
turn the ignition key to ON and press one of
the buttons on the key (providing that the
receiver gets the right signal from the key).
Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to
have the system checked.
The LED double-flashes when the car is
immobilized.
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