2003 SAAB 9-5 jump start

6Engine compartment,
4-cyl engine
IB1737
Engine ______________________ 202
Checking the oil level ___________ 203
Oil changing__________________ 204
Engine oil, specification _________ 261
Braking______________________ 172
ABS brakes __________________ 173
Brake and clutch fluid ___________ 207
Brake system _________________ 265
Brake pads ___________________ 265
Fuses _________________ 226
Changing a fuse _________ 228
Relays ________________ 229
Table of fuses ___________ 226Temperature gauge ______ 63
Driving in hot weather_____ 181
Driving in cold weather ____ 179
Coolant________________ 206
Coolant capacity_________ 260
Power steering fluid _______ 208
Steering, technical data ___ 265
Wipers and washers ______ 75
Washers _______________ 213
Washer jets ____________ 213
Jump starting _________________ 191
Battery ______________________ 209
Charging/replacing the battery____ 210
Manual transmission ___________ 162
Automatic transmission _________ 163
Automatic transmission,
technical data ________________ 264
Manual gearbox, technical data ___ 264
Important considerations for driving 155
Turbo unit ___________________ 199
Engine, technical data __________ 260Ignition switch ___________ 152
Drive belts ______________ 211
Spark plugs _____________ 263
Catalytic converter _______ 156Warning labels __________ 8
V.I.N. number ___________ 269
Engine number __________ 269
Gearbox number _________ 269
Color code______________ 269
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Engine compartment,
3.0t V6
IB1738
Warning labels __________ 8
V.I.N. number ___________ 269
Engine number __________ 269
Gearbox number ________ 269
Color code _____________ 269Ignition switch ___________ 152
Drive belts ______________ 211
Spark plugs _____________ 263
Catalytic converter _______ 156Important considerations for driving 155
Turbo unit ___________________ 199
Engine, technical data __________ 260
Automatic transmission _________ 163
Automatic transmission,
technical data ________________ 264
Braking______________________ 172
ABS brakes __________________ 173
Brake and clutch fluid ___________ 207
Brake system _________________ 265
Brake pads ___________________ 265Jump starting _________________ 191
Battery ______________________ 209
Charging/replacing the battery____ 210
Fuses _________________ 226
Changing a fuse _________ 228
Relays ________________ 229
Table of fuses ___________ 226Temperature gauge ______ 63
Driving in hot weather_____ 181
Driving in cold weather ____ 179
Coolant________________ 206
Coolant capacity_________ 260
Power steering fluid _______ 208
Steering, technical data ___ 265
Wipers and washers ______ 75
Washers _______________ 213
Washer jets ____________ 213
Engine ______________________ 202
Checking the oil level ___________ 203
Oil changing__________________ 204
Engine oil, specification _________ 261
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151 Starting and driving
Starting and driving
B1754
Ignition switch ................. 152
Starting the engine .......... 153
Important considerations
for driving ....................... 155
Refueling .......................... 158
Engine Break-In Period ... 161
Gear changing ................. 162
Cruise control .................. 171
Braking ............................. 172
Traction Control System . 175
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) ............... 176 Economical motoring ..... 178
Driving in cold weather... 179
Driving in hot weather .... 181
Towing a trailer ................ 181
Driving with a roof rack
load ................................. 185
Driving at night ................ 186
Driving with a load .......... 187
Driving considerations
with compact spare
wheel/tire fitted .............. 188 Driving with the trunk
lid/tailgate open .............. 188
Driving in deep water....... 188
Towing the car.................. 189
Jump starting ................... 191
Saab Parking Assistance 193
Parking brake ................... 195
Parking .............................. 195
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153 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 key, or in the receiver in the ignition lock.
The following should be done:
 Turn the key back to the LOCK position.
 Turn the key to ON.
 Press one of the buttons on the remote
control (the LED stops blinking).
 Start the engine.
Try another key. If this works, then the fault
is in the first key.
Contact an authorized Saab dealer for
checking and rectification.
Note:
Certain electronic items, such as cellular
phones, may affect the starting produce-
dure. Be sure that all devices are clear of the
key/ignition switch area.
Starting the engine
NOTICETake care not to spill drinks or to drop
crumbs over the ignition switch. If dirt or
liquid gets into it, the switch may not
operate properly.
WARNING
 Always remove the key before leaving
the car.
 Always apply the parking brake before
removing the ignition key.
WARNING
 When starting the engine:
- Sit down in the driver’s seat.
- Depress the clutch pedal fully. If the
gear lever is not in the neutral posi-
tion, the clutch pedal must be fully
depressed or the car will jump for-
wards or backwards, which may
cause a crash.
- Never start the car from outside the
vehicle, e.g. through a wound down
window. This could lead to serious
personal injury.
 Engage reverse (R) (position P for
automatic transmission) to remove the
ignition key. The key can only be
removed in this gear position.
 Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless,
odorless, poisonous gas. Be alert to
the danger of CO – always open the
garage doors before starting the
engine in the garage.
 There is also a danger of CO poison-
ing if the exhaust system is leaking.
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156 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 pressure is
adjusted automatically to the knocking
or pinging tendency of the engine.
Occasional, short-lived knocking when
the engine is under a heavy load is per-
fectly normal; the extent will depend on
the grade of fuel in the tank.
 Isolated instances of knocking are
more likely to occur with low-octane
fuel. This controlled form of knocking,
followed by a reduction in the boost
pressure, is a sign that the wastegate is
functioning and is perfectly safe for the
engine.

Important considerations with cata-
lytic convertersThe catalytic converter is an emission-con-
trol device incorporated in the car’s exhaust
system. It consists of a metal canister with a
honeycomb insert, the cells of which have
walls coated in a catalytic layer (mixture of
precious metals).
To ensure that the catalytic converter con-
tinues to function properly, and also to avoid
damage to the converter and its associated
components, the following points must be
observed:
 Have the car serviced regularly in accor-
dance with the service program. The fuel
and ignition systems are particularly
important in this context.
 Always be alert to any misfiring of the
engine (not running on all cylinders) and
any loss of power or performance. At the
first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed
and take the car to an authorized Saab
dealer as soon as possible.
 If the engine fails to start (in very cold
weather or if the battery is flat), the car can
be push started (manual gearbox only) or
started using jumper cables to a donor
NOTICE If the engine sounds strange there is a
fault in the system. Have the car
checked without delay by an autho-
rized Saab dealer.
 The use of fuel with too low an octane
rating can cause serious engine dam-
age.
WARNING
If the engine is being run with the car on a
rolling road or dynamometer, longer than
for a standard state emission inspection,
to ensure adequate cooling, air must be
blown into the engine compartment and
under the car at a rate equivalent to the
ram-air effect that would be obtained at
the corresponding road speed.
NOTICEUse only unleaded gasoline. Leaded gas-
oline is detrimental to the catalyst and
oxygen sensor and will seriously impair
the function of the catalytic converter.
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157 Starting and driving
battery. However, as soon as you have
started the engine, it is important that it
runs on all cylinders. If it is misfiring, allow
i t t o i d l e f o r u p t o f i v e m i n u t e s t o g i v e i t t i m e
to settle and run smoothly. If, after this
time, the engine still fails to run properly,
turn off the engine and get in touch with an
authorized Saab dealer for advice.  Never park the car on dry grass or other
combustible material. The catalytic con-
verter gets very hot and could therefore
start a fire.
 Never drive off if the engine is misfiring.
 If you jump start the car when the engine
is already up to normal temperature, the
engine must start to run on all cylinders.
Stop jump-starting if the engine fails to
start immediately.
Failure to follow these directions could
result in the catalytic converter and associ-
ated components being damaged, and
could represent a breach of the warranty
conditions.
3.0t V6: When starting the engine from cold
an electrical pump is activated. This pump
forces air into the exhaust system so that
the catalytic converter will reach its normal
operating temperature more rapidly. The
pump is active for 30–60 seconds.
Fuel filler flapThe fuel filler flap is opened by means of a
button on the driver’s door. The flap is
spring-loaded, so it opens slightly automat-
ically when released.
NOTICEIf the car runs out of fuel, it is possible for
air to get into the fuel system. If this
happens, the catalytic converter may
overheat and be damaged.
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3
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Oxygen-sensor-controlled
injection system 1 Engine control module
2 Oxygen sensor (lambda probe)
3 Catalytic converters
B466
Button for releasing filler flap
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190 Starting and drivingRear towing eyeThe car has a permanently mounted towing
eye at the back. If the car is equipped with a
trailer hitch, this can be used instead of the
towing eye.
Considerations when towing the car Gear lever in neutral (in cars with automatic
transmission: selector lever at N (neutral))
Turn on the parking lights.
Drive carefully and do not exceed the
speed limit for vehicles being towed.
Always try to keep the towrope taut by
gently applying the brake, as necessary.
This will avoid the towrope being jerked
violently.
. The local regulations on towing speeds
must be followed.
The highest permissible towing speed is 30
mph (50 km/h), unless the legal limit is
lower. The longest permissible towing dis-
tance is 30 miles (50 km). If the car has to
be transported farther than that, summon a
tow truck. A flat bed tow truck is the pre-
ferred method to tow.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result
in damage.
Cars with automatic transmission cannot
be bump started. In an emergency, it is pos-
sible to start the engine using jump leads
(see the section, ”Jump starting” on page
191). NOTICECars with automatic transmission:
the car must be towed front first.
 If the car is to be towed with the front
wheels off the ground, make sure the
parking brake is off, as this acts on the
rear wheels.
Never use the towing eyes to pull the
car unstuck.
IB483
Rear towing eye
Never use the towing eyes to pull the car
unstuck
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191 Starting and driving
Jump startingIf your battery has run down, you may want
to use another vehicle and some jumper
cables to start your Saab. Follow the steps
below to do it safely.
To jump start your vehicle:
1 Check the other vehicle. It must have a
12-volt battery with a negative ground
system.
2 Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure the
vehicles are not touching each other. If
a poor connection on the negative
jumper cable should exist, it is possible
for damage to be caused to electrical
systems/components of either vehicle
should inadvertent contact be made.
You would not be able to start your car
and bad grounding could damage elec-
trical systems.3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
Turn off all lights that are not needed,
and radios. This will avoid sparks and
help save both batteries and it could
save your radio.
4 Open the hood and locate the battery.
Find the positive (+) and negative (–) termi-
nals on the battery.
WARNING
Batteries can cause injury. They can be
dangerous because:
 They contain acid that can burn you.
 They contain gas that can explode or
ignite.
 They contain enough electricity to
injure you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly,
some or all of these things can hurt you.NOTICEIgnoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that would not be
covered by your warranty.
Trying to start your car by pushing or pull-
ing it could damage your vehicle, even if
you have a manual transmission. If you
have an automatic transmission, your
vehicle cannot be started by pushing or
pulling it.
NOTICEIf the other system is not a 12-volt system
with a negative ground, both vehicles can
be damaged.
WARNING
You could be injured if the vehicles roll.
Set the parking brake firmly on each vehi-
cle. Put an automatic transmission in P
(Park) or a manual transmission in Neu-
tral.NOTICEIf you leave your radio on, it could be
badly damaged. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
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