2003 SAAB 9-5 key battery

154 Starting and drivingIt is possible for air to enter the lubricating
system in conjunction with an oil or oil-filter
change, or if the car has been stored for
some time. This air can cause the hydraulic
cam followers to emit a ticking noise, which
can persist for up to 15 minutes after start-
ing. Although this is quite normal and does
not indicate any malfunction, it is advisable
not to exceed 3,000 rpm before the noise
has disappeared.
The hydraulic cam lifters are completely
service free; the valve clearance is set up at
the factory and will not need any subse-
quent adjustment.
Starting the engineAvoid racing the engine or putting a heavy
load on it before it has warmed up. Drive
away as soon as the oil warning light has
been extinguished to enable the engine to
attain its normal temperature as quickly as
possible.
The engine has an automatic choke and
should be started as follows:
Cars with manual transmission
To start the engine the clutch pedal must
be fully depressed.
1 Depress the clutch pedal fully but do not
touch the accelerator.
2 Start the engine. Let the ignition key
spring back as soon as the engine has
started and is running smoothly – at very
low temperatures, you may need to run
the starter for up to 25 seconds. Wait
20–30 seconds before running the
starter again, to give the battery time to
recover.
Note:
On cars with manual transmission, if the
starter fails to engage when the ignition key
is turned to the start position, make sure the
clutch pedal is full depressed. Misposi-
tioned floor mats or other obstructions
under the clutch pedal may affect starting.
Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. Do
not open the throttle wide for at least 2–
3 minutes after starting. Cars with automatic transmission
1 The selector lever must be in the P or N
position.
2 Keep your foot on the brake pedal.
3 Start the engine. Let the ignition key
spring back as soon as the engine has
started and is running smoothly – at very
low temperatures, you may need to run
the starter for up to 25 seconds. Wait
20–30 seconds before running the
starter again, to give the battery time to
recover.
Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. Do
not open the throttle wide for at least
2–3 minutes after starting.
Useful tips on cold climate starting If the engine has failed to start after several
attempts in very cold weather, press and
hold the accelerator down to the floor and
run the starter for 5–10 seconds. This will
prevent the engine being flooded (exces-
sively rich fuel-air mixture).
Now start the engine in the normal way – do
not touch the accelerator.
If the engine stalls immediately after starting
(e.g. if the clutch was released too quickly),
do not touch the accelerator when restarting
the engine.  The tail pipe of the exhaust system
can become very hot during driving.
Bear this in mind when loading and
unloading the car.
 Do not rest or sleep in the car when
parked with the engine running. There
is a risk of depressing the accelerator
which could lead to engine damage.
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165 Starting and driving
Park Brake Shift lockThe transmission has a security function
known as Park Brake Shift Lock. To move
the gear selector out of the P position, the
brake pedal must be depressed at the same
time as the gear selector catch (detente) is
pressed in.
Shift Lock overrideCheck fuse No. 1 (see page 228). If the
problem was cured by changing the fuse or
battery, you do not have to contact a Saab
dealer.
If the fuse blows again as soon as the Shift
Lock feature is activated you should contact
your Saab dealer.
If the fuse is OK, check the battery regarding
the voltage.
1 Apply the parking brake
2 Make sure the key is in position ON
3 Use a small tool such as a screwdriver
and push the lever (see picture) down-
wards so that the detent button can be
pressed approx. 10 mm
4 Move the selector out of position P to N
5 Remove the tool
6 Release the parking brake if the car is to
be moved immediately; otherwise keep
it applied
Automatic transmission,
fault indicator
If ”Automatic transmission, fault indicator”
light appears on the main instrument panel,
the system has detected a fault in the auto-
matic transmission or its control module
(see page 61).
This also means that the Limp-home mode
has been selected, to guard against further
damage being done to the transmission. In
this mode, the automatic transmission
starts in 5th gear, and gear changes (if nec-
essary) will have to be made manually.
Stop the car in a safe place. Switch off then
restart the engine. If the fault is intermittent,
the transmission will operate as normal
despite the fault indicator being on. Have
the car checked at an authorized Saab
dealer.
It is not possible to select the SPORT,
WINTER or Sentronic mode when the
Limp-home mode is active.
Gear changes must be made manually.
The following gears will be engaged in the
respective selector positions when the auto-
matic transmission is in Limp-home mode:
NOTICEDue to electrical problems it may not be
possible to move the selector out of the
park position, even if the ignition is ON. If
for some reason the selector has to be
moved out of the park position (i.e. to tow
the car a short distance) do as described
below.
Position R D M L
Gear Reverse 5th 5th 2nd
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273 Index
IndexAA/C system, fault diagnosis
________ 242
A/C system, maintenance _________ 242
ABS brakes
____________________ 172
ACC
__________________________ 77
ACC functions
___________________ 80
ACC, automatic climate control
______ 77
ACC, calibration
_________________ 85
ACC, condensation _______________ 86
ACC, programming _______________ 83
ACC, useful tips
_________________ 85
Adjusting the steering wheel
_______ 124
Adjustment, seats
________________ 12
Afterheater, V6-engine cars
________ 87
Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis
and maintenance
______________ 242
Air distribution, ACC ______________ 82
Airbag
_________________________ 33
Alarm __________________________ 48
Alarm functions
__________________ 51
Alarm signals
_______________ 48
, 51
Alternator
_____________________ 211
Alternator drive belt
_________ 211
, 263
Alternator rating
________________ 263
Anticorrosion treatment
___________ 246
Antidazzle rear-view mirror
________ 129
Ashtrays
______________________ 135
Audio System
___________________ 89
Audio System, quick guide
_________ 91Autochecking of lights on starting
____62
Automatic climate control (ACC) _____77
Automatic transmission,
technical data
_________________264
Aviod theft, tip
__________________195
BBattery
________________________209
Battery charging/replacing
________210
Battery, boost starting
____________191
Belt guide
______________________17
Boost starting using jump leads
____191
Booster cushion
_________________31
Brake and clutch fluid
____________207
Brake-fluid reservoir
_____________207
Brakes, technical data ____________265
Bulbs, changing
_________________214
Bulbs, table of
__________________225
CCD changer
____________________101
CD player
______________________99
CHECK messages
_______________69
CHECKING
_____________________69
Calibration, ACC
_________________85
Cancelling the programmed settings
__83
Car alarm
______________________48
Car care
______________________197
Cargo net, 9-5 Wagon
____________146
Carpeting, care of
_______________243
Cassette player
__________________96Catalytic converter,
important considerations
________ 156
Central locking
__________________ 42
Change language in SID
__________ 70
Change of address notification
____ 256
Changing a wheel
______________ 237
Changing bulbs
________________ 214
Changing the wheels round
_______ 233
Changing wiper blades
__________ 212
Chassis number
_______________ 269
Chassis number, key to
__________ 270
Child safety
____________________ 23
Child safety locks, rear doors
______ 45
Child seat, integral
_______________ 31
Cleaning, engine bay ____________ 245
Clock
______________________ 69
, 70
Color code, body
_______________ 269
Color code, trim ________________ 269
Compact spare wheel
___________ 236
Compass
_____________________ 130
Condensation, ACC
______________ 86
Coolant
______________________ 206
Courtesy Headlight Feature
_______ 72
Cruise control
_________________ 171
Cup holder
____________________ 138
DDICE/TWICE
__________________ 227
Dampers
_____________________ 265
Date code, tires
________________ 235
Dim-dipped beam _______________ 71
Direction indicators ______________ 73
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275 Index
Light switches
___________________ 71
Luggage-compartment lighting
_____ 134
MMain instrument panel
_____________ 56
Main/dipped beam
_______________ 71
Maintenance schedule ___________ 254
Manual gearbox, technical data
____ 264
Maxi fuses
_____________________ 227
Milometer ______________________ 62
Motoring abroad
________________ 248
NNight Panel
_____________________ 69
OOil capacity, engine
______________ 260
Oil change, engine ______________ 204
Oil specification
_________________ 260
OnStar
________________________ 111
Outdoor temperature
______________ 65
Owner assistance
_______________ 255
PPaintwork, touching-in
____________ 245
Parking Assistance
______________ 193
Parking lights
___________________ 71
Plates and labels ________________ 269
Poly-V-belt
____________________ 211
Power steering _________________ 208Power-steering fluid
_____________208
Pressure gauge
__________________64
Programming I, ACC
______________83
Programming II, ACC _____________84
Programming the ACC ____________83
QQuestions on function of airbag
_____39
Quick guide, Audio System
_________91
RRadiator fan
____________________211
Radio
__________________________94
Rain sensor
_____________________75
Rear fog light ____________________72
Rear seat, 9-5 Sedan, folding
______139
Rear seat, 9-5 Wagon, folding _____142
Rear-seat head restraints
__________16
Rear-view mirror, antidazzle _______129
Rearview mirrors
________________125
Reclamation
___________________248
Recommendations for cars with
automatic transmission,
towing a caravan or trailer
________182
Refuelling
_____________________158
Relay panel ____________________229
Remote control __________________42
Remote-control battery, changing
____45
Remove the key
________________152
Reporting safety defects
__________256
Reprogramming of systems _______271Reservoir, power-steering fluid
____ 208
Rev counter
____________________ 62
Reversing lights
_________________ 74
Roof load
_____________________ 185
Running-in ____________________ 178
SSID
__________________________ 65
Saab 9-5 Audio System
___________ 89
Saab Information Display (SID)
_____ 65
Saab Parking Assistance
________ 193
Safety belts
____________________ 17
Safety belts, care of
_____________ 243
Safety-belt pretensioners
_________ 18
Safety-belt reminder
_____________ 17
Seats
_________________________ 12
Securing a load
_________________ 46
Selector lever indication,
automatic transmission
__________ 65
Sentronic, manual mode _________ 167
Service costs
__________________ 255
Service information
_____________ 256
Service intervals
_______________ 254
Service record retention
_________ 255
Settings, seats
__________________ 12
Side airbags
___________________ 36
Signalling, horn ________________ 124
Sliding floor, 9-5 Wagon
_________ 147
Snow chains
__________________ 179
Spare wheel __________________ 236
Spare wheel and tools
___________ 149
Spark plugs
___________________ 263
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