2002 SAAB 9-5 check engine

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SAAB 9-5 2002  Owners Manual 147 Starting and driving
      
If the car does not startIf the text ”KEY NOT ACCEPTED” is shown 
on the SID, after a failed start attempt, the 
cause could be a fault in the transmitter in 
the k

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SAAB 9-5 2002  Owners Manual 149 Starting and driving
Limp-home modeThe car’s engine-management system 
includes a diagnostic function that checks 
numerous internal functions after the 
engine has been shut off. If a fault is

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SAAB 9-5 2002  Owners Manual 150 Starting and driving
AON 93. One of the advantages of the 
system is that it enables the engine to 
be run safely on lower-grade fuel, 
although not lower than AON 87. 
 The maximum boost pressur

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SAAB 9-5 2002  Owners Manual 154 Starting and driving
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 
octane or higher. It is recommended that the 
gasoline meet specifications which were 
developed by the Americ

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SAAB 9-5 2002  Owners Manual 155 Starting and driving
Canada Only
Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If 
the octane is less than 87, you may get a 
heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’s 
bad enough, it can damage

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SAAB 9-5 2002  Owners Manual 167 Starting and driving
Traction Control SystemHow the system works The traction control system (TCS) is 
designed to prevent wheelspin. This 
enables the car to achieve the best possible 
grip and,

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SAAB 9-5 2002  Owners Manual 171 Starting and driving
 Driving in a low gear results in higher fuel 
consumption than in a high gear because 
of the higher engine speed for a given 
road speed. Always change up to a higher 
gear

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SAAB 9-5 2002  Owners Manual 172 Starting and driving Check the anti-freeze in the engine cool-
ant, see page 196.
The car´s trip computer will warn you when 
there is a risk of slippery conditions. For fur-
ther information on