2005 SAAB 9-5 radiator

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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242 Car care and technical informationRecovery and/or
recycling of automotive
materialsA typical car consists of metals (65–75 %),
plastics (10–15 %), rubber (5 %) and small
quantities of glass, wood, paper and texti-
les. The recycling of metals has been com-
monplace for a long time now.
To facilitate sorting of other materials for
recycling, plastic parts, for instance, have
been marked to identify the precise nature
of the plastic.
The quantity of materials in the car that can
be recycled or recovered depends on the
scrapping facilities in different countries. EU
legislation that comes into force in 2006 will
require a minimum of 85 % of the total
weight of materials to be recycled. Howe-
ver, every major car salvage yard in each
market will receive details from Saab of how
the highest percentage of materials can be
reclaimed.
Headlight aimingThe vehicle has a visual optical headlight
aiming system equipped with vertical
aiming device. The aim has been preset at
the factory and should normally not need
further adjustments.
If your headlights are damaged in a crash,
the headlight aim may be affected. If you
believe your headlights need to be re-
aimed, we recommend that you take it to
your Saab dealer for service, however, it is
possible for you to re-aim your headlights as
described in the following procedure.To check the aim, the vehicle should be pro-
perly prepared as follows:
 The vehicle shall be placed so that the
headlights are 25 ft (7.6 m) from a light
colored wall or other flat surface. The
aiming area should be darkened, this will
improve your ability to see the beam of the
low beam headlight being aimed.
 The vehicle must have all four wheels on
a perfectly level surface which is level all
the way to the wall or other flat surface.
 The vehicle should be placed so it is per-
pendicular to the wall or other flat surface.
 The vehicle should be unloaded and fuel
tank full, and one person or 160 lbs.
(75 kg) on the drivers seat.
WARNING
Before checking/adjusting the headlight
aiming, 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.NOTICETo make sure that your headlights are
aimed properly read all instructions
before beginning. Failure to follow these
instructions could cause damage to
headlight parts or a not correctly aimed
headlight.
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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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