2003 SAAB 9-5 service

59 Instruments and controls
CHECK message indicator
This light indicates that there is a message
in the Saab Information Display (SID). A
chime will also sound
(see page 69).
Central warning light
This light will come on and a chime will
sound if a fault has been detected in any
system that is critical to safety. Any of the
following can activate the central warning
light and alarm:
 Airbag system.
 Low oil pressure in engine.
 Parking brake is on (when car is moving).
 Brake fluid level low.
 Fault detected in ABS system.
 Electronic brake force distribution (distri-
bution of brake pressure between front
and rear wheels).
 Engine overheating.
 Alternator not charging properly.
Engine malfunction
(CHECK ENGINE)
This light indicates a malfunction in the
fuel-injection or ignition system. The car
may still be driven with care and with some-
what diminished performance (see page
155).
Indicator, fuel
This light comes on when there is less than
about 2.5 gallons (10 liters) of fuel left in the
tank.
WARNING
An illuminated ”Engine malfunction
(CHECK ENGINE)” indicator light indi-
cates an engine-related problem. While
your car may be able to be driven with the
”Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)”
indicator light illuminated (Limp-home
mode), you are advised to have your car
serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as
soon as possible.
Continued driving without this problem
being corrected might cause serious
further damage to your car and create
unsafe driving conditions. The operator
should be prepared to take action if such
unsafe conditions arise (e.g.brake
smoothly, engage neutral, stop in a suita-
ble place, switch off the engine, etc.).
NOTICEThe car should be checked immediately
at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent
more serious faults from arising.NOTICEIf the car runs out of fuel, air can be drawn
in with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause
the catalytic converter to be damaged by
overheating.
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69 Instruments and controls
CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will
appear on the display for about four sec-
onds, while the SID checks are being per-
formed.
When a CHECK message is generated
while the car is being driven, a chime will
sound, INFO DISPL will illuminate on the
main instrument panel, and the message
will appear on the SID. The number of mes-
sages that can be displayed by the SID
varies with the specification of the car.
If more than one CHECK message has
been generated, the
+ symbol will appear to
the left of the text on the display. The mes-
sages appear in order of priority.
If a new fault occurs while another message
is being displayed, the message relating to
the new one will appear for 10 seconds,
after which the display will return to the ear-
lier one.
Press CLEAR once to acknowledge a mes-
sage, whereupon it will be cleared from the
display. It will not be displayed again before
the ignition has been switched off and then
on again. The following messages may be displayed:
1 This message will be displayed approxi-
mately 600 miles (1,000 km) before the next
scheduled service is due, or when 365 days
have elapsed since the last service. The
message should be cleared at the time of that
service (see the Saab Warranties & Service
Record Booklet).
This message can also be deleted by first
briefly pressing the CLEAR button, then
depressing it a second time for at least eight
seconds until ”SERVICE” appears on the dis-
play and a chime sounds. The message can
only be deleted when it is shown on the SID.
Night panelTo improve night-driving conditions inside
the car, the Night Panel mode can be
selected. In this mode, the amount of infor-
mation displayed is reduced, and only the
most important instruments and displays
will be illuminated.
When the Night Panel button is pressed,
only the speedometer will be illuminated (up
to the 87-mph or 140-km/h graduation), all
the other instruments illumination being
extinguished and their needles moved to
zero. Both the SID and the ACC displays will
be extinguished and the backlighting for
switches and other controls will be dimmed.
Note: All indicator and warning lights,
together with the display of CHECK mes-
sages, will operate as normal, except ”Out-
door temperature (Frost warning)”, see
page 66. Message See
page
FRONT LIGHT FAILURE 215
REAR LIGHT FAILURE 219
FOG LIGHT FAILURE 219
BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE 219
WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW 213
FILL COOLANT FLUID 206
REPLACE KEY BATTERY 45
KEY NOT ACCEPTED 52
SERVICE THEFT ALARM 52
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING 166
TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP 158
TIME FOR SERVICE
1)
254
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95 Saab 9-5 Audio System
Press and hold in the AS/SEARCH button
for more than a second to initiate a search
for the six strongest stations.
Each time the system finds and stores a sta-
tion, the number on the far right of the dis-
play will change. If the system cannot find
six stations with good reception, the remain-
ing preset buttons will be empty. If one of
these empty buttons is pressed, U**** (FM)
or AM**** will appear on the display.
When the system leaves the AS mode, it
returns to the station that was selected
before the AS mode was activated.
The AS mode can also be used in the AM
band.
WB (Weather Band) (5)Press the WB button to select the Weather
Band mode. The radio will automatically
search for the strongest national weather
service station in the area. When a weather
band station is received, the display indi-
cates ”WB”. The strongest station generally
provides the most accurate information for
the area in which you are traveling.
To exit the Weather Band mode, depress
the WB button again. Weather Band recep-
tion is available in CD, TAPE and RADIO
mode. If the radio is unable to find a suffi-
ciently strong station to lock onto, the unit
will continue to search and the display will
indicate ”NO WB”.
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101 Saab 9-5 Audio System
CD changer(accessory)Important! Always keep the sliding cover
closed to keep dust out of the CD changer,
so that it will continue to provide satisfactory
service for a long time. To load the CD changer (which is installed
in the luggage compartment and can
accommodate six CDs) proceed as follows:
1 Slide the top back.
2 Lift out the CD magazine.
3 Press back the catch on the magazine.
4 Withdraw one CD tray at a time and
swap/load the CD (label side up).
5 Slide the tray back into the magazine.
Note the position of the magazine for load-
ing (see picture).
Insert the entire magazine carefully inside
the CD changer and slide back the cover.
To select the CD changer  If the Audio System is in the RADIO or
TAPE mode, press the CD/RDM button
twice.
 If the CD player is active, press the
CD/RDM button once.
If the CDs in the magazine have not been
changed, the system will start playback
from where it left off before.
If there is no magazine in the CD changer,
the following will appear on the display:
NOTICEDo not use writeable CDs in your Audio
System. In certain cases, this type of CD
is only suitable for home use and can
therefore cause operational problems
(overheating).
IB383
4
3
Changing a CD
IB1341
2
1
CD changer in luggage compartment,
Saab 9-5 Sedan
IB1208
CD changer in luggage compartment,
Saab 9-5 Wagon
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109 Saab 9-5 Audio System
Adjusting the frequency steps North
America/Europe If the car is taken from North America to
Europe, the radio’s frequency steps can be
adjusted.
 Press and hold (mid-segment)
and switch the radio on at the same time.
The preset stations will be cancelled and
replaced by default frequencies.
Fault codesThe Audio System has a built-in diagnostics
function. If a fault is detected, a fault code is
generated to help dealer technicians to
diagnose the fault. Below are the codes for
some faults that you might be able to rectify
yourself.
OnStar SystemYour vehicle may be equipped with OnStar,
a vehicle telematics communications and
navigation system. Please consult the sep-
arate chapter in this owner’s manual, page
111.
NOTICEGreat care should be exercised in trying
to rectify a fault. If you are at all unsure,
contact an authorized Saab dealer.
Fault code Possible cause
CD/CDC
ERROR
12/17/19 CD is dirty, loaded
wrong side up or defec-
tive.
TAPE ERR 01 Tape broken or
mechanical fault in
deck.
TAPE ERR
02/03 Tape snarled up or
mechanical fault in
deck.
TAPE ERR 11 Cassette jammed: can-
not be loaded/ejected.
WARNING
The CD player/CD changer is classified
as Class 1 laser equipment
 Service and repair work must only be
carried out by authorized technicians.
 If the casing is damaged, hazardous
laser radiation can occur. NOTICEAll work on the Audio System must be
carried out by an authorized Saab dealer.
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111 OnStar - Telematics
OnStar - Telematics
Using OnStar................... 112OnStar is Easy............................ 112
OnStar Services Button .............. 112
Emergency button ...................... 113
White dot button ......................... 113
System status light ..................... 113The OnStar Center .......... 114Connecting to the OnStar center 114
Your personal identification number
(PIN) ........................................... 114

The OnStar Directions and
Connections Plan ......... 114
Automatic notification of air bag
deployment ................................. 114
Emergency services ................... 114
Roadside assistance................... 115
Stolen vehicle tracking ................ 115
Accident Assist™ ........................ 115
OnStar Med-Net.......................... 115
Hands-free communication ......... 115The OnStar Premium
Services Plan 115Route support ............................. 115
Ride Assist .................................. 115
Information and Convenience ser-
vices ........................................... 115
Online Concierge services.......... 116
Additional Services......... 116Personal Calling: ........................ 116Virtual Advisor: ............... 120
OnStar Subscriber
Website .......................... 121
Limitations ....................... 121
Additional Information.... 122Warranty .................................... 122
A Note About Privacy ................. 122
Transferring OnStar .................... 122
OnStar Subscription Information 122
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112 OnStar - TelematicsYour new vehicle comes equipped with
advanced telematics hardware and one full
year of Onstar Directions and Connections.
Saab telematics is a sophisticated in-vehi-
cle system allowing convergence of wire-
less communications, GPS (Global Posi-
tioning System) satellites and advanced
vehicle electronics.
You must activate immediately to ensure
you receive your full year of service, as your
prepaid subscription begins at the time of
delivery.
Here’s how to activate your OnStar ser-
vice:
1 Push the blue OnStar button located in
your Saab. After a prerecorded mes-
sage explaining the benefits of OnStar,
you will be greeted by a live OnStar advi-
sor. The advisor will activate your
OnStar service.
2 Provide the information requested by
the advisor to activate your account and
set up your personal profile. This will
take approximately 10–15 minutes.
Using OnStarWelcome to OnStar. This section gives you
all the information you need to get started
using OnStar, including descriptions of all
OnStar services. It also introduces the
added services of Personal Calling, Virtual
advisor, and the Onstar Subscriber website.
For a complete explanation of these addi-
tional services, please see pages 116, 120
and 121.
NOTE: In order for OnStar to operate, the
car audio system must be switched on.OnStar is EasyIt’s easy to start using your OnStar system.
In fact, pressing the OnStar button is usually
all you need to do. Once you are connected,
an OnStar advisor will help you with the ser-
vices in your plan.
Inoperative if battery is discharged or
disconnected.
OnStar is powered by your vehicle´s battery
and will not operate if the battery is dis-
charged or disconnected.
Potentially inoperative if vehicle is in a
crash
If your vehicle is in a crash, some compo-
nents could be damaged or disconnected,
potentially rendering OnStar inoperative.Your onboard OnStar System consists of
three buttons:
OnStar Services Button
Press this button, and you are
connected to an OnStar advi-
sor. You will hear a chime, fol-
lowed by the words
”Connecting to OnStar.” Allow
20–30 seconds for initial con-
nection to the OnStar Call Cen-
ter. An advisor will then help
you with any of the services
included in your OnStar plan.
If cellular service is unavail-
able, OnStar will generate a
fast busy tone. The OnStar sys-
tem will retry calls a number of
times before returning to the
ready mode. To cancel the
automatic dialing, press the
White dot button.
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113 OnStar - Telematics
System status lightSolid Green — Indicates the OnStar
system in the vehicle is powered ON and
ready to make calls or receive calls from the
OnStar Center.
Blinking Green — The light blinks green to
indicate a call is being connected or in
progress. If you notice this light blinking
while you are not on a call, press the White
dot button.
Red — This signals that your OnStar
system may not be functioning properly.
Press the OnStar button to attempt to con-
tact an OnStar advisor. If the connection is
made, the advisor will assist you in making
sure your OnStar system is operating prop-
erly. If you cannot contact the OnStar Cen-
ter, please take your car to the nearest Saab
dealer for diagnosis and service.The OnStar Center is the heart of your ser-
vice — staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week with knowledgeable OnStar advisors.
Even on weekends and holidays, there is
always someone ready to help.
OnStar uses sophisticated Global Position-
ing System (GPS) satellites to locate your
Saab, and wireless technology to provide
the communications link and seamless inte-
gration into your Saab. This system allows
the OnStar advisors to pinpoint your Saab´s
location precisely. This way, advisors can
provide you with a range of helpful services
to protect you and your Saab. Plus, with the
Premium Services Plan* included for 12
months with your Saab, advisors can also
access an extensive database to assist you
with directions, making reservations and
other convenience services.
*) New retail deliveries only.
Emergency button
In an emergency, press this
button to connect with an
OnStar advisor. Your call will
be given the highest priority,
and you will hear a tone fol-
lowed by the words ”Connect-
ing to OnStar Emergency.” An
advisor will locate your Saab,
find out what kind of assistance
you require, and contact the
nearest emergency services
provider who can dispatch
ambulance, fire, police or other
emergency services. Please
use this button only for true
emergencies.
White dot button
Press this button at the end of a
call. You’ll hear the words
”OnStar Request Ended.” Also,
press this button to answer a
call from the OnStar Center, or
cancel a call if one of the other
buttons is accidentally
pressed. This button is also
used to access OnStar Per-
sonal Calling services which
are described on page 116.
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