2007 SAAB 9-5 service

58 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning
lights A number of indicator and warning lights will
come on when the ignition is switched on
prior to starting. Under normal conditions,
these should go out a few seconds after the
engine has started (see page 64).
Engine malfunction
(CHECK ENGINE)
WARNING
An illuminated ”Engine malfunction
(CHECK ENGINE)” indicator light indi-
cates an engine-related problem. While
your car may be able to be driven with the
”Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)”
indicator light illuminated (Limp-home
mode), you are advised to have your car
serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as
soon as possible.
Continued driving without this problem
being corrected might cause serious fur-
ther damage to your car and create
unsafe driving conditions. The driver
should be prepared to take action if such
unsafe conditions arise (e.g.brake
smoothly, engage neutral, stop in a suita-
ble place, switch off the engine, etc.).
Main instrument panel 1 Tachometer
2 Indicator and warning lights
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator and warning lights
5 Pressure gauge 36 Fuel gauge
7 Engine temperature gauge
8 Odometer and trip meter
9 Trip meter reset button
IB4117
U.S. shown, Canada similar
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This light will come on if a potentially serious
fault has occurred in the airbag system. The light will come on for about three sec-
onds when the ignition switch is turned to
the Start or Drive position. It should go out
after the engine has started.This light comes on when there is less than
about 2.5 gallons (10 liters) of fuel left in the
tank. This light indicates that there is a fault in the
Xenon headlight system, which consists of
xenon headlights and an automatic levelling
system.
If a fault arises in the Xenon headlight sys-
tem, the headlights will be angled down to
avoid impairing the vision of drivers in
oncoming traffic. Adjust your speed accord-
ingly as visibility will be reduced.
Airbag warning light
WARNING
If the airbag readiness light stays on
after you start your vehicle, it means
the airbag system may not be working
properly.
To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle serviced
right away if the airbag readiness light
stays on after you start your vehicle.
Indicator, fuel
NOTICE
If the car runs out of fuel, air can be drawn
in with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause
the catalytic converter to be damaged by
overheating.
Xenon headlight fault
indicator3
NOTICE
If the Xenon headlight fault indicator lights
up, have your car checked as soon as
possible a workshop. We recommend
that you contact an authorized Saab
dealer.
If you do not rectify the problem, nighttime
visibility will be poor since the range of the
headlights is reduced.
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71 Instruments and controls
CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will
appear on the display for about 4 seconds
while the SID CHECK functions are being
performed.
When a CHECK message is activated while
driving, a chime sounds and the message
appears in SID. The number of possible
CHECK messages varies depending on the
car’s specifications.
If more than one CHECK message has
been generated, the
+ symbol will appear to
the left of the text on the display. The mes-
sages appear in order of priority.
If a new fault occurs whilst another message
is being displayed, the message relating to
the new one will appear for 10 seconds,
after which the display will return to the ear-
lier one.
Briefly press the CLR button to acknowl-
edge a message from the display. After
acknowledgement, the message is dis-
played each time the ignition is re-started
until remedied.The following messages may be displayed:
1) This message will be displayed approximately
600 miles (1,000 km) before the next scheduled
service is due, or when 365 days have elapsed
since the last service. The message should be
cleared at the time of that service (see the Saab
Warranties & Service Record Booklet).
This message can also be deleted by first briefly
pressing the CLR button, then depressing it a
second time for at least eight seconds until
”SERVICE” appears on the display and a chime
sounds. The message can only be deleted when
it is shown on the SID.
*) 9-5 SportCombi: the high-mounted stop light is
not included in the autocheck of lights.
Message See
page
Use your seatbelts. 12
Front light failure. 204
Rear light failure. 208
Fog light failure. 205
Brake light failure. 208
Washer fluid level low.
Refill. 203
Coolant level low.
Refill. 195
Remote control battery
low. Replace battery. 49
Key not accepted.
Contact service. 54
Theft protection failure.
Contact service. 54
Gearbox too hot.
Make a safe stop. 154
Tighten fuel filler cap. 147
Time for service.
1)
252
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73 Instruments and controls
Switches The parking lights and daytime running
lights come on automatically when the igni-
tion switch is ON.
Note to owners in the U.S.: If you do not
want Daytime Running Lights, this feature
can be disconnected: switch off the engine
and remove fuse No. 35 (see page 218).
Note to owners in Canada: Daytime Run-
ning Lights must not be disconnected as
they are a Canadian Federal legal require-
ment.
The parking lights can be switched on
regardless of the position of the ignition
switch. Do not use parking lights when driv-
ing.
If the parking lights are on and the driver´s
door is opened, a reminder to turn them off
will sound.
Note: The lighting switch must be in parking
light or headlight position (low beam posi-
tion only) to operate the fog lights (see
page 76).The headlights come on automatically when
the ignition is ON and go off when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the LOCK position.
The parking lights, however, can be on
when the ignition switch is in the LOCK posi-
tion.
High/low beamTo switch between high and low beam, pull
the control stalk fully towards you
(position 2). When the high beam is on, the
indicator on the main instrument panel will
be illuminated.High beam flasher The headlights come on to high beam when
the stalk is pulled to the first spring-loaded
position (position 1) and remain on until the
stalk is released.
Daytime running lights
Parking lights
Headlights
IB4122
121 High beam signal
2 High/low beam switching
IB3854
Light switches In cold and damp weather, the inside of
the headlamp lens may temporarily mist
up. This misting does not affect the func-
tion or service life of the light fitting.
When the lamps are on, the mist will
eventually disappear.
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95 Saab 9-5 Audio System
XM
TM
3 Satellite Radio Service
XM
TM
is a satellite radio service based in
the 48 contiguous United States and Can-
ada. XMTM
offers a large variety of coast-
to-coast channels including commercial
free music, news, sports, talk, traffic/
weather (U.S. subscriders), and children‘s
programming.
XM
TM
provides digital quality audio and text
information that includes song title and artist
name.
A service fee is required in order to receive
the XMTM
service. For more information,
contact XMTM
:
In the US. at www.xmradio.com or call
1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
In Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677).
When XM
TM
is active, the channel name,
and number, song title and artist can be dis-
played.Finding a XM
TM
3 station
The PTY button is used to find XM
TM

stations when the radio is in the XMTM

mode. To find XM
TM
channels within a
desired category, perform the following:
1 Press the RADIO BAND button until the
XM
TM
frequency is displayed. Press the
PTY button to display the category
labels on the radio display. Continue
pressing the PTY button until the
desired category name is displayed.
2 Press either of the two pushbuttons
below the desired category label to
immediately tune to the first XM
TM
sta-
tion associated with that category.
3 Turn the tone control, press the buttons
below the right or left arrows displayed,
or press the right or left SEEK buttons to
go to the next or previous XM
TM
station
within the selected category.
4 To exit the category search mode, press
the FAV button to display your favorites
again.Remove an XM
TM
3 category
Undesired XM
TM
categories can be
removed through the Setup menu. To
remove an undesired category, perform
the following:
1 Press the MENU button to display the
radio Setup menu.
2 Press the pushbutton under the menu
option
XM CAT
.
3 Turn the tone control to display the cate-
gory you wish to remove.
4 Press the pushbutton under the menu
option
Rem ove
until the category name
along with the word
Removed
appears
on the display.
5 Repeat the steps to remove more cate-
gories.
NOTICEThe menu option
XM CAT
can only be
accessed when the vehicle is stationary.
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XM
TM
3 Radio Messages
Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
XM Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated an no action is required.
This process should take no longer than 30 seconds.
No XM signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking
the XM
TM
signal. When you move into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after four second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is
needed. This message should disappear shortly.
Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel.
Channel Unavail Channel no longer
availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station.
If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button.
No Artist Info Artist Name/Feature not
availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is work-
ing properly.
No Title Info Song/Program Title not
availableNo song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No CAT Info Category Name not
availableNo category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is
working properly.
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98 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemRadio Display Message Condition Action Required
Not Found No channel available for the
chosen categoryThere are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working
properly.
No Information No Text/Informational
message availableNo text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
XM Theftlocked Theft lock active
The XM
TM
receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle.
For security purposes, XM
TM
receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If
this message is received after having your vehicle serviced, check with your Saab
dealer.
XM Radion ID Radio ID label (channel 0)
If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM
TM
Radio eight digit
radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown Radio ID not known (should
only be if hardware failure)If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there nay be a receiver fault.
Consult with your Saab dealer.
Check XM Receiver Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver may have
a fault. Consult with your Saab dealer.
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112 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemError codesThe audio system has a built-in diagnostics
function. If a fault is detected, a error code
is generated to help workshop technicians
to diagnose the fault. Below are the codes
for some faults that you might be able to rec-
tify yourself.
Security lockThe audio system is equipped with an elec-
tronic security lock. The special code is
unique to the car in which the audio system
is fitted.
Each time the audio system is switched on,
a check is made to ensure that the code is
correct. If not, the following will appear on
the display:
Locked
If the audio system is to be transferred to
another car (Saab 9-5), a Saab dealer must
be contacted to provide the right code for
the audio system.
NOTICEProceed with care if rectifying a fault. If in
doubt, contact a workshop. We recom-
mend that you contact an authorized
Saab dealer.
Error code Possible cause
Check CD CD is dirty, scratched,
loaded wrong-side-up
or defective.
The CD may be
improperly burned.
WARNING
The CD player/CD changer is classified
as Class 1 laser equipment.
Service and repair work must only be
carried out by authorized technicians.
If the casing is damaged, hazardous
laser radiation can occur.NOTICEAll work on the audio system must be car-
ried out by a workshop. We recommend
that you contact an authorized Saab
dealer.
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