2005 SAAB 9-5 oil temperature

186 Car care and technical informationEngineThe 2.3-liter model is a transverse, 4-cylin-
der in-line engine with twin overhead cams-
hafts and 4 valves per cylinder.
This engine is equipped with balance shafts
that reduce engine vibration to a minimum.
The balance shafts are chain driven and
rotate at twice the speed of the crankshaft.
They produce forces and torques that are
opposed to those generated by the pistons
and connecting rods, an effect that occurs
twice for each revolution of the engine.
Engine noise is also reduced as the coun-
ter-rotating shafts counteract the vibration
from the moving parts of the engine.
The transmission, located on the right (vie-
wed from the front), is integrated with the
engine. All models have front-wheel drive.
Engine oilChecking the oil level Check the engine-oil level regularly. This
should be done after the engine has been
run to normal temperature and then allowed
to cool for 2–5 minutes, with the car stan-
ding on level ground. Remove the dipstick
and wipe it clean before checking the level.
The oil level must not be allowed to drop
below the MIN mark on the dipstick, nor
should oil be filled beyond the MAX mark, as
this can lead to excessive oil consumption.
The distance between the MIN and MAX
marks on the dipstick corresponds to a
volume of approximately 1.05 qts (1 liter).
When necessary, add oil of the recommen-
ded grade via the dipstick tube.
IB601
Balance shafts
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187 Car care and technical information
Changing engine oil
The engine oil must be changed in accor-
dance with the service program, see
page 246.
Oil volume and grade, see page 255.
Oil changing should be carried out on a
warm engine.
1 Unscrew the drain plug in the bottom of
the sump and leave the oil to drain into
an oil tray or other suitable receptacle for
at least ten minutes. Take care, as the oil
may be hot.
2 After the oil has been drained, unscrew
and remove the oil filter.
3 Fit a new filter and tighten it by hand.
4 Refit the drain plug with a new washer.
5 Fill with new engine oil.
Run the engine to normal temperature and
check the oil level.
Change of engine oil and oil filter may be
required more frequently, see page 246.
WARNING
 Prolonged and repeated exposure of
the skin to engine oil can cause seri-
ous skin disorders. Avoid prolonged
skin contact whenever possible.
 Used engine oil contains chemicals
that have caused cancer in laboratory
animals. Always protect your skin by
washing thoroughly with soap and
water.
 Keep oil out of reach of children.
 Do not touch the turbocharger or
exhaust manifold. These get very hot
when the engine has been running.
 Do not spill oil on hot parts of the
engine as this could cause a fire. Used
engine oil is particularly flammable.
 Protect the environment. Do not
dispose of oil in the ground or down a
drain. Dispose of all used oil and oil
filters at an appropriate disposal facil-
ity.
IB491
Engine-oil filler cap and dipstick
IB493
Drain plug and oil filter
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Power steering fluidCheck the level of the power steering fluid in
the reservoir regularly, in accordance with
the service program.
The wheels should point forward during the
check.
Clean around the cap before it is unscre-
wed. Clean the dipstick. Screw in the cap
completely again before checking the level.
The oil should lie between the MAX and MIN
marks when the oil temperature is about
70°F (+20°C). If the oil is colder the level can
be lower, and in higher temperatures the
level can be higher, both of which are
acceptable.
Top up with ”Power Steering Fluid
CHF 11S”.
Air filter
WARNING
 Do not fill the power steering fluid to
above the MAX mark. Too much fluid
can result in leakage.
 Power steering fluid on hot engine
components constitutes a fire risk.
WARNING
 For Service and Repair, parts equiva-
lent to those used by Saab should be
used.
 Be aware that some non standard
replacement parts may put you in an
unsafe condition, even if they might fit.
IB501
Power steering fluid reservoir
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235 Car care and technical information
Fault diagnosisIf a fault occurs in the A/C system, there are
a number of checks you can perform your-
self. If the fault persists, however, have the
system checked by an authorized Saab
dealer.Important!When the A/C system is running, the intake
air is dehumidified, and the resultant con-
densation is drained off through two outlets
underneath the floor of the car in the vicinity
of the front doors. It is therefore perfectly
normal for water to be seen dripping from
these outlets when the car is parked. The
warmer the ambient air and the higher the
humidity, the greater will be the amount of
condensation formed.Inadequate cooling:a Check that the condenser (forward of
the radiator) has not become clogged
with dirt and insects.
b Make sure that the drive belt for the com-
pressor is not slipping.
c Check the fuses for the ventilation fans
and compressor.
Maintenance The drive belt for the compressor should
be inspected under the regular service
program.
 Clean dirt and insects away from the con-
denser and radiator to prevent clogging.
When washing the car, use the hose to
spray the radiator and condenser (located
forward of the radiator) from both sides
(both from the front of the car and from
inside the engine bay). Do not use a pres-
sure washer.Caution: Do not use the hose when the
engine is hot.Other than in extremely cold weather, do not
screen the radiator, e.g. with netting, as this
will greatly diminish its cooling capacity.Note:
The A/C system will only operate
when the outdoor temperature is above the
freezing point (0°C, 32°F).
Safety beltsRegularly check the function of the safety
belts as follows:
 Hold the diagonal strap and pull it sharply.
The safety belt should
lock
and it should
not be possible to withdraw it further.
Check the anchorage points in the floor.
They must not have suffered rust damage.
There must be no frayed threads in the web-
bing.
Safety belts must not come into contact with
substances such as polishes, oils or other
chemicals. If the straps are dirty, wash them
with warm water and a detergent or have
them replaced.
WARNING
If the car is involved in a crash, the safety
belts, belt pretensioners and other
components must be inspected by an
authorized Saab dealer.
Never make any alterations or repairs to
the safety belt yourself.
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246 Customer Assistance and InformationMaintenance scheduleThe Maintenance Schedule prescribes a
service program to the purchaser/operator
of a Saab that is reasonable and necessary
to ensure the proper emission control sys-
tems function, safety and reliability of the
Saab automobile in normal use. Additional
maintenance is recommended for specific
components when the car is operated under
certain severe conditions. Proper mainte-
nance is always good advice!
Authorized Saab dealers are equipped and
trained to meet your Saab’s service needs.
They regularly receive up-to-date Saab ser-
vice manuals and parts and technical ser-
vice bulletins from Saab and are able,
through their franchise agreement, to attend
Saab service schools, obtain Saab special
tools and technical assistance and pur-
chase original equipment service and
replacement parts.
Today’s complex automobiles should only
be entrusted to the most knowledgeable
service professionals. A Saab dealer is your
best choice.
Service intervalsThe maintenance schedule prescribes a
service at every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)
thereafter (15,000, 30,000, 45,000 miles/
24,000, 48,000, 72,000 km etc.).
Engine oil and filter changesChanging the engine oil and filter is required
at every service point. Use only a Saab
approved long-life oil filter and engine oils
stated in the Specification section of this
Owner’s Manual. The use of extra additives
in the oil is not necessary and is not recom-
mended, and may be harmful to turbo-
chargers.
More frequent oil changes are recom-
mended if your vehicle is operated under
the following conditions:
 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to
16 km). This is particularly important
when outside temperatures are below
freezing.
 Most trips include extensive idling (such
as frequent stop-and-go driving).
 Most trips are through dusty areas.
 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier
on top of your vehicle.
 If the vehicle is used for delivery service,
police, taxi or other commercial applica-
tions.
If your driving habits match this description,
have the engine oil and filter changed in-
between normal services at 7,500 mile
(12,000 km) intervals. The Saab Warranty
and Service Record Booklet has provisions
to record extra oil changes.
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266 IndexCoolant
_______________________ 188
Courtesy Headlight Feature
________ 68
Crash memory, see EDR
_________ 249
Cruise control
__________________ 151
Cup holder
____________________ 120
DDICE/TWICE
___________________ 212
Dampers
______________________ 259
Date code, tires
_________________ 229
Definitions and terminology, tire
____ 226
Determining correct load, tires
_____ 228
Dim-dipped beam
________________ 67
Direction indicators _______________ 69
Door handles
___________________ 38
Door mirrors
___________________ 107
Doors, locks & luggage compartment
_37
Drive belt
______________________ 257
Drive belt, alternator
_____________ 194
Drive belts, length
_______________ 257
Driver’s seat, programmable
________ 14
Driving at night
_________________ 168
Driving in hot weather
____________ 160
Driving with a load
______________ 168
EEDR (Event Data Recorders)
______ 249
ESP
__________________________ 155
Electric heating seat
______________ 15
Electric heating, front seats
_________ 15
Electric windows
________________ 113
Electrical system, technical data
____ 257
Electronic Stability Program, ESP ___ 155
Electronic starting interlock
_________ 43
Emergency operation of sunroof
____ 115
Emission control systems
_________ 184
Engine bay
____________________ 183
Engine bay, cleaning
_____________ 238
Engine number
_________________ 262
Engine oil, grade ________________ 255
Engine, description ______________ 186
Engine, technical data ____________ 254
Engine, temperature gauge
________ 59
Engine-oil level, checking
_________ 186
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ______ 249
Expansion tank, coolant
__________ 188
FFault codes, Audio System
________ 104
Flat spots, tires
_________________ 218
Fluid level, automatic transmission
__ 188
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan
___ 121
Folding the rear seat,
9-5 SportWagon
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Front fog lights
___________________ 70
Frost warning ____________________ 62
Fuel
__________________________ 138
Fuel consumption
________________ 61
Fuel gauge
_____________________ 59
Fuel grade _____________________ 254
Fuse box under hood
____________ 215
Fuse panel
_____________________ 211
Fuses
_________________________ 211
GGarage door opener
_____________ 108
Gearbox number
________________ 262
Gearbox oil, checking
____________ 188
Gearbox, technical data, __________ 258
Glove compartment
______________ 118
HHandbrake
_____________________ 179
Hazard warning lights
_____________ 70
Head restraint
___________________ 15
Headlight flasher _________________ 67
Headlights
______________________ 67
Hood
_________________________ 182
Horn __________________________ 106
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267 Index
IIf a tire goes flat
________________ 223
Ignition switch
__________________ 132
Immobilizer
_____________________ 43
Indicator and warning lights
________ 52
Indicator lights
___________________ 52
Instrument illumination
____________ 69
Instruments and controls __________ 51
Interior equipment
_______________ 105
Interior lighting
_________________ 116
Interior rearview mirror
___________ 107
JJack
_________________________ 232
KKey
___________________________ 38
Key to chassis number
___________ 263
Key, remove
___________________ 132
LLATCH (child safety)
______________ 22
Labeling, tire sidewall ____________ 224
Labels
__________________________ 7Leather upholstery, care of
________ 236
Light horn
______________________ 67
Light switches ___________________ 67
Loading your vehicle
_____________ 226
Luggage-compartment lighting
_____ 116
MMain instrument panel
_____________ 52
Main/dipped beam
_______________ 67
Maintenance schedule ___________ 246
Maintenance, A/C-system _________ 234
Manual gearbox, technical data
____ 258
Maxi fuses
_____________________ 212
Milometer ______________________ 58
Motoring abroad
________________ 241
NNew tires, buying
_______________ 219
Night Panel
_____________________ 65
OOil capacity, engine
______________ 254
Oil change, engine ______________ 187
Oil specification
_________________ 254
Outdoor temperature
______________ 61
Owner assistance
_______________ 247
PPaintwork, touching-in
____________ 238
Parking Assistance
______________ 177
Parking lights
____________________ 67
Plates and labels
________________ 262
Poly-V-belt
_____________________ 194
Power steering
_________________ 191
Power-steering fluid
______________ 191
Pressure gauge
__________________ 60
Programming I, ACC
______________ 79
Programming II, ACC _____________ 80
Programming the ACC ____________ 79
QQuality grading, tires
_____________ 221
Questions on function of airbag
______ 35
Quick guide, Audio System
_________ 85
RRadiator fan
____________________ 194
Radio
__________________________ 88
Rain sensor
_____________________ 71
Rear fog light ____________________ 68
Rear seat, 9-5 Sedan, folding
______ 121
Rear seat, 9-5 SportWagon, folding
_ 124
Rear-seat head restraints
__________ 16
Rear-view mirror, auto-dimming
____ 111
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