2004 SAAB 9-5 bulb

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Instrument panel
IB1080
Indicator and warning lights ______ 54
Speedometer _________________ 61
Odometer and trip meter ________ 60
Fuel gauge___________________ 61
Temperature gauge ____________ 61
Parking lights____________ 69
High/low beam __________ 69
Daytime running lights_____ 69
Instrument illumination ____ 71
Changing bulbs __________ 215Turn signal and lane change
indicators ______________ 71
High beam flasher ________ 69
Cruise control ___________ 167Front fog lights (certain mod-
els) ___________________ 72
Ashtrays (accessory) ___________ 131
Cigarette lighters (accessory) ____ 132
Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 63
Night panel___________________ 67
Clock _______________________ 68
Wipers and washers ______ 73
Rear-window wiper (9-5
Wagon) _______________ 74
Rain sensing wipers (option) 73
Washers _______________ 214
Wipers and washers ______ 213Saab 9-5 Audio System ___ 85
Steering-wheel controls ___ 102Hazard warning lights_____ 72Automatic climate control
(ACC) ________________ 75
Air conditioning (ACC) ____ 252
Electric heating, front seats ______ 15
Ventilated front seats ___________ 15Steering-wheel controls ___ 102
Sentronic, manual mode ___ 163
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4Exterior
IB1736
Driving with a roof rack load______ 183
Fitting the roof carriers (accessory) 183
Maximum roof load ____________ 270
Rearview mirror _______________ 122
Hood _______________________ 200
Engine compartment: washing ___ 255
Central locking __________ 40
Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan __ 44
Tailgate, 9-5 SportWagon __ 45
Child safety locks ________ 43
Car alarm ______________ 46Headlights _____________ 69
High/low beam __________ 69
Turn signal and lane change
indicators______________ 71
Headlight washers (certain
models) _______________ 73
Changing bulbs _________ 215
Fuel gauge___________________ 61
Fuel filler flap _________________ 153
Refueling ____________________ 154
Economical motoring ___________ 174
Fuel ________________________ 272
b Tires pressure ________________ 279
Wheels and tires ______________ 278
Braking______________________ 168
Driving in cold weather__________ 176
Compact spare tire_____________ 246
Changing a wheel _____________ 247
Trunk _______________________ 135
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ 135
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon _ 138
Trunk Release Handle __________ 144
Spare wheel and tools __________ 145
Compact spare tire ____________ 246Towing a trailer __________ 178
Towing the car ___________ 188
Rear towing eye _________ 189Headlights ______________ 69
Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 220
Rear lights clusters, 9-5
Wagon ________________ 222
Changing bulbs __________ 215Sunroof ________________ 128
Washing the car _________ 254
Waxing and polishing _____ 255
Touching up the paint _____ 255
Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 256
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145 Interior equipment and trunk
Spare wheel and toolsThe spare wheel, together with the jack and
jack handle, front towrope attachment eye
and toolkit, are stowed away underneath
the trunk. There is also room for a spare
bulb kit (accessory).
Driving considerations with compact spare
wheel/tire fitted, see page 187.
WARNING
Stow all tools carefully away after use, so
that they cannot get loose and cause
injury in the event of a crash.
IB1753
Stowage of spare wheel and tools under
trunk floor
IB1554
Jack location, between spare wheel and
sill
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181 Starting and driving
Recommendations for cars with manual
gearbox
Rises in coolant temperature are indicated
by the temperature gauge in the main instru-
ment panel.
The following steps are taken in order as the
temperature of the engine increases:
 A/C compressor is switched off.
 engine torque is reduced.
When continuing your journey, select a gear
in which the engine speed is about
3,000 rpm until the incline eases.
Driving considerations Always take extra care when towing a
trailer, as the car’s handling will be different
and its braking effect reduced. The trailer’s
braking system and suspension also have a
considerable effect on these characteris-
tics, see also ”Driving with a load” page 185.
If the car has automatic transmission, select
position D when ascending steep hills. This
ensures that the adaptive gear change pat-
terns are operational, see page 165. Use
position D or L for steep descents.
Checks before drivingMake sure that the car and caravan or trailer
are in good working order. This is essential
since towing a caravan increases the strain
on the car.
 Check and if necessary adjust the tire
pressure of the car and caravan.
 Make sure all wheel bolts are properly
tightened.
 Make sure that the equipment joining the
car and caravan is properly secured and
adjusted.
 Make sure the caravan’s electrical cable
is properly connected and is not so long
that it drags along the ground. Also, make
sure the cable is not too short and risks
breaking when turning a corner.
 Check all bulbs.
 Check the car and caravan brakes.
 Make sure that all items on or in the cara-
van or trailer are properly secured.
 Make sure that the caravan’s jockey
wheel is raised and locked.
 Check the distribution of the load so that
the car and caravan are well balanced.
 Check that the rearview mirrors provide
the best possible rearward vision.
 Make sure the caravan’s safety cable is
correctly attached.
VARNING
Utilize the braking effect of the engine
(1st, 2nd or 3rd gear) when you are
descending long or steep hills to spare
the brakes.
Brake failure can result from overheated
brakes!
NOTICEIf the ”Automatic transmission, fault indi-
cator” indicator comes on, cease
towing until the problem has been recti-
fied.
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199 Car care and technical information
Car care and
technical
information
IB1772
Hood ________________ 200
Engine compartment ___ 201
Emission control systems 202
Engine_______________ 203
Engine oil ____________ 204
Transmission fluid_____ 206
Coolant ______________ 207
Brake and clutch fluid __ 208
Power steering fluid ___ 209
Air filter ______________ 209
Battery ______________ 210
Drive belts ___________ 212
Wipers and washers ___ 213 Changing bulbs _______ 215
Fuses _______________ 227
Tires ________________ 233
Compact spare tire ____ 246
Air conditioning (ACC) _ 252
Safety belts __________ 253
Upholstery and trim ___ 253
Textile carpeting ______ 253
Washing the car ______ 254
Waxing and polishing __ 255
Engine compartment __ 255
Touching up the paint__ 255
Anti-corrosion treatment 256 For long trips _________ 258
Recovery and/or recycling
of automotive materials 258
Headlight aiming ______ 259
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215 Car care and technical information
Changing bulbsCheck that the new bulb is working when finished.
Use only "Long Life" bulbs.
Headlight aiming, see page 259.
Xenon headlight (certain variants)Xenon headlights produce roughly twice as much light as halogen
bulbs and have a significantly longer service life.
The lamp units consist of a gas discharge lamp containing xenon.
When the lights are switched on a very high voltage activates the
xenon gas. The lamps soon reach full intensity.
Cars with xenon headlights have automatic levelling. The levelling
system comprises two sensors on the front axle, one on the rear axle
and a control unit under the headlight housing. Headlight alignment
is regulated automatically to prevent dazzling oncoming traffic.
Alignment is also adjusted during braking.
WARNING
Before changing a bulb in the engine bay, switch off the engine to
avoid danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts.
The radiator fan can start up even when the engine is switched off.
Xenon headlights are high voltage and must therefore be
changed at an authorized Saab workshop. Work involving
high-voltage components is potentially lethal.NOTICE Since the headlight lenses are made of plastic, rinse dried-on
dirt with water and allow it time to soften up before cleaning
the lenses. Avoid rubbing the lenses when dry and never use
solvents.
 Use de-icer spray instead of scraping the ice off.
NOTICE Do not fit bulbs with a higher rating than 55 W, since the head-
light reflector and the wiring of the car are not designed for a
higher wattage.
 Switch off the ignition before changing a bulb, to avoid possi-
ble short-circuiting.
 Do not touch the glass of the bulbs with your fingers. The oil
on your skin can shorten the life of the bulb.
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216 Car care and technical informationHeadlight bulb for high beam (Halogen)On cars equipped with Xenon lamps the Halogen lamps are used
only for high beam flasher if the daytime running lights are deacti-
vated and the headlight switch is in the off position (otherwise Xenon
lamp is utilized):
1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit. To improve
accessibility to the right-hand headlight, hold aside the induction
air hose. To improve accessibility to the left-hand headlight,
remove the battery cover. Release the two clips along the long
sides of the cover.
2 Unplug the connector.
3 To remove the spring clip, push it in and then move it to the right.
4 Remove the bulb.
5 Without touching the glass with your fingers, insert the new bulb.
6 Line up the bulb with the guide in the reflector and secure it with
the spring clip. Look through the headlight lens to help fit the bulb
correctly.
7 Plug in the connector.
8 Screw on the cover. Make sure that the guide on the cover is
aligned with the recess in the lamp housing.
IB1785
IB1883
Make sure the cover is correctly fitted before locking it in place
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217 Car care and technical information
Headlight bulb for low beam (Halogen)1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit. To improve
accessibility to the right-hand headlight, hold aside the induction
air hose. To improve accessibility to the left-hand headlight,
remove the battery cover. Release the two clips along the long
sides of the cover.
2 Unplug the connector.
3 To remove the spring clip, push it in and then move it to the right.
4 Remove the bulb.
5 Without touching the glass with your fingers, insert the new bulb.
Look through the headlight lens to help fit the bulb correctly.
6 Line up the bulb with the guide in the reflector and secure it with
the spring clip.
7 Plug in the connector.
8 Screw on the cover. Make sure that the guide on the cover is
aligned with the recess in the lamp housing.
IB1786
IB1882
Make sure the cover is correctly fitted before locking it in place
IB1910
Contact an
authorized
Saab workshop
if a Xenon
headlight
requires
replacement
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