2004 SAAB 9-5 instrument panel

173 Starting and driving
ESP improves the driver’s chances of
retaining control over the car in critical situ-
ations.
To ensure that the system works as
designed, the dimensions of all four tires
must be the same.
ESP indicator lightThe indicator light in the tachometer
comes on for a short period of time when the
ESP system is operative.
Operation of the ESP indicates reduced
cohesion between the tires and the road,
and that extra care should be taken by the
driver.ESP OFFThe light in the rev counter comes on
if:
 A fault has been detected and the system
has therefore been switched off.
 The system has been switched off manu-
ally.
 When the ignition key is turned to the ON
position, the lamp is lit for about four sec-
onds while the system undergoes a
self-test.
Turning ESP offThe system can be turned off manually with
the ESP button, whereupon the light
on the main instrument panel will come on.
The ESP system cannot be switched off if
the car is travelling faster than 35 mph
(60 km/h).
The ESP is always operative during brak-
ing, even if it has been switched off manu-
ally.
WARNING
When driving normally, ESP will help to
improve the stability of the car. This does
not mean that car can be driven faster.
The same care and prudence as normally
applied should be displayed on cornering
and when driving on slippery roads.
IB1841
Increased stability with ESP.
The system applies the brakes to the
wheels as shown to prevent the car from
skidding
IB3051
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196 Starting and drivingParking brake

The parking brake is situated between the
front seats and acts on the rear wheels.
When the parking brake is on, the indicator
light on the main instrument panel will
be on. To release the parking brake, lift the
lever slightly, press the release button and
release the lever by pushing down on it.
Parking
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when
you park the car.
Always apply the parking brake
before removing the ignition key.
 Do not use the parking brake while
driving.
WARNING
 Do not leave children or pets unat-
tended in the car. In warm, sunny
weather, the temperature inside the
car can reach 160–180°F (70–80°C).
 Park where the vehicle will not create
an obstruction or a hazard to other
road users.
 Do not park on dry grass or other com-
bustible material. The catalytic con-
verter gets very hot and could start a
fire.
 Apply the parking brake.
 Shift to Reverse for manual transmis-
sion (automatic transmission: move
selector lever to P (Park)), and remove
the ignition key. Lock the car.
IB360
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200 Car care and technical informationHood The hood release handle is located under-
neath the instrument panel. To open the
hood:
1 Pull the release handle.
2 The front of the hood will now spring up,
providing access to the secondary
safety catch.
3 Push the catch upwards, lifting the hood
at the same time. The hood can now be
lifted right up.
To close the hood, release it from a height
of about 8 in (20 cm). Do not press down on
it.
In cold weather, when the mechanism is
stiff, the hood might need to be released
from twice the height to lock properly.
Check that the hood is now closed securely.
WARNING
Never hold your fingers between the hood
and safety catch if lowering but not clos-
ing the hood.
IB487
IB486
Hood release handle Hood secondary safety catch
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227 Car care and technical information
Fuses
The fuses are housed in two fuse panels:
one at the end of the instrument panel on the
driver’s side, and one under the hood.
To check if a fuse has blown, first remove it
from the panel (see below). If the filament is
broken, the fuse has blown.
A special tool for removing fuses is provided
at the bottom of the fuse panel. Simply push
the tool onto the fuse, squeeze and remove
the fuse.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of short-circuiting and/or
fire breaking out in the electrical system,
the following advice should be heeded:
 Always consult an authorized Saab
dealer before modifying or adding any
electrical equipment. Failure to do so
can result in the electrical system
being damaged.
 Never replace a fuse with one having
a higher/lower rating than specified
(see page 229). The color of the fuse
indicates its amperage.
 If the same fuse blows repeatedly,
have the electrical system checked by
an authorized Saab dealer.
 If a MAXI fuse blows, it means that
there is a major fault in the electrical
system. Have the car checked by an
authorized Saab dealer.
IB527
Fuse panel in instrument panel
IB1794
Fuse box under the hood
IB144
Sound fuse / Blown fuse
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228 Car care and technical informationMaxi fusesThe Maxi fuses are housed in the fuse box
under the hood. These fuses can be
checked in the same way as the other fuses.
The Maxi fuses are designed to protect the
car’s electrical system from being dam-
aged. Each Maxi fuse protects a number of
electrical circuits and functions and there-
fore has a higher rating (amperage) than the
standard fuses. No spare Maxi fuses are
supplied with the car.
DICE / TWICEDICE = Dashboard Integrated Central Elec-
tronics
TWICE = Theft-Warning Central Electronics
DICE and TWICE are electronic control
modules that monitor and control a variety
of functions, including:
DICE controls (among other things):
 Front lights and interior lighting
 Instrument illumination
 Intermittent wiper operation
 Electric heating of rear window and door
mirrors
 Cooling fans
TWICE controls (among other things):
 Central locking.
 Car alarm (Anti-theft system)
 Engine immobilizer
 Autochecking of lights.
 Electric heating of rear seat
 Safety belt reminder
 Electrically adjustable passenger seatThe DICE and TWICE control modules are
linked to a data bus, which is basically an
information carrier that allows information to
be exchanged between all the control mod-
ules and components connected to the bus.
If a fault occurs in any of these components,
diagnostic faults codes are set in the rele-
vant control module, which facilitates fault
diagnosis at the Saab dealer.
The scan tool connector for fault diagnosis
is located under the instrument panel on the
drivers side.
NOTICEIf a Maxi fuse blows, it means that there is
a major fault in the electrical system.
Have the car checked without delay by an
authorized Saab dealer.
IB1795
Maxi fuses under the hood
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229 Car care and technical information
Fuse panel in instrument panel
# Amp Function
A 30 Trailer lights
B 10 Automatic transmission
C 7.5 Electric door mirrors; DICE: manual beam length
adjustment
115Brake lights
2 15 Reversing lights
3 10 Parking lights, left
4 10 Parking lights, right
5 7.5 DICE / TWICE
6 30 Electric windows, right; trailer charging
6B 7.5 Brake lights, trailer
7 10 Engine injectors
8 15 Trunk lighting; trunk lock; door lighting, circulation
pump; parking assistant; SID
9 15 Audio System; CD changer
10 15 Heating, rear seat; sunroof, remote control receiver
11 30 Electrically adjusted passenger seat
12 7.5 Automatic transmission
13 20 Audio System, amplifier
14 30 Ignition system, engine
15 20 Fuel pump
16 20 DICE (direction indicators)
16B – –
17 20 Engine-management system; main instrument;
DICE/TWICE
18 40 Door-mirror heating; rear-window heating
19 10 OnStar; Telematics
20 15 ACC; interior lighting; rear fog light; high beam flasher
21 10 Audio System; rear-view mirror; load angle sensor
(cars with xenon); navigation (accessory); Cruise
Control
22 40 Interior fan
23 15 Central locking; navigation (accessory); door mirror
memory
24 40 Air pump (3.0t V6 only)
25 30 Electrically adjustable driver’s seat; fuel-filler flap
26 7,5 Driver seat memory; mirrors memory; sunroof; park-
ing assistant; seatbelt reminder
IB2439
BC123456 A
14
121110987
13
6B
1516
2324
222120191817
16B25262728293031
3635343332
393837
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230 Car care and technical informationRelay panel under instrument panel Relay panel under instrument panel (cont.)27 10 Engine-management system; SID; main instrument
28 7.5 Airbag
29 7.5 ABS/TCS/ESP
30 7.5 Starter motor
31 7.5 Cruise control; water valve; fog lights, front; rain sen-
sor
32 15 Ventilated front seats
33 7.5 Direction-indicator switch
34 30 Cigarette lighter (front/rear)
35 15 Daytime running light
36 30 Electric windows, left
37 30 Windshield wipers
38 30 Electric heating, front seats
39 20 Limp-home solenoid (automatic transmission);
OnStar; telematics
# Function
A –
B Electric heating of rear seat
C1 –
C2 –
D –
E Main relay (engine management system)
F Fuel filler flap
G Fuel pump
H Ignition switch
I Rear-window / door mirrors heating
J–
KStarter relay
L1 Limp-home function
L2 Bootlid
IB1796
A
BC1
C2
L2 L1 D
GE
F
H
I
K J
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284 IndexDDICE/TWICE
___________________ 228
Dampers
______________________ 277
Date code, tires
_________________ 245
Definitions and terminology, tire
____ 242
Determining correct load, tires
_____ 244
Dim-dipped beam
________________ 69
Direction indicators _______________ 71
Door handles
___________________ 40
Door mirrors
___________________ 121
Doors, locks & luggage compartment
_39
Drive belt
______________________ 275
Drive belt, alternator
_____________ 212
Drive belts, length
_______________ 275
Driver’s seat, programmable
________ 14
Driving at night
_________________ 185
Driving in hot weather
____________ 177
Driving with a load
______________ 185
EEDR
_________________________ 267
ESP __________________________ 172
Electric heating seat
______________ 15
Electric heating, front seats
________ 15
Electric windows
________________ 127
Electrical system, technical data
____ 275
Electronic Stability Program, ESP __ 172
Electronic starting interlock
_________ 41
Emergency operation of sunroof
____ 129
Emission control systems
_________ 202Engine bay
____________________ 201
Engine bay, cleaning
_____________ 255
Engine number
_________________ 280
Engine oil, grade ________________ 273
Engine, description ______________ 203
Engine, technical data ____________ 272
Engine, temperature gauge
________ 61
Engine-oil level, checking
_________ 204
Event Data Recorder
____________ 267
Expansion tank, coolant __________ 207
FFault codes, Audio System
________ 106
Flat spots, tires
_________________ 234
Fluid level, automatic transmission
__ 206
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan
___ 135
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon ___ 138
Frequently asked questions on airbag

37
Front fog lights
__________________ 72
Frost warning
___________________ 64
Fuel
__________________________ 154
Fuel consumption
________________ 63
Fuel filler door
__________________ 146
Fuel gauge
_____________________ 61
Fuel grade _____________________ 272
Fuse box under hood
____________ 231
Fuse panel
____________________ 227
Fuses
________________________ 227
GGarage door opener
_____________ 122
Gearbox number
________________ 280
Gearbox oil, checking
____________ 206
Gearbox, technical data, __________ 276
Glove compartment
______________ 132
HHandbrake
_____________________ 196
Hazard warning lights
_____________ 72
Head restraint
___________________ 16
Headlight flasher _________________ 69
Headlights
______________________ 69
Hood
_________________________ 200
Horn __________________________ 120
IIf a tire goes flat
_________________ 239
Ignition switch
__________________ 148
Immobilizer
_____________________ 41
Indicator and warning lights
_________ 54
Indicator lights
___________________ 54
Instrument illumination
____________ 71
Instruments and controls ___________ 53
Interior equipment
_______________ 119
Interior lighting
__________________ 130
Interior rearview mirror
___________ 121
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