2008 SAAB 9-5 Owners Manual

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5 Clean any rust or dirt from the contact 
surfaces between the wheel and brake 
disc. Do not wipe away the grease in the 
hub.
6 Fit the wheel and screw in the

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SAAB 9-5 2008  Owners Manual 242 Car care and technical information8 Check-tighten the wheel bolts after a few 
miles.
Tightening torque
Light-alloy wheels: 80 ft.lbs. (110 Nm)
Steel wheels: 80 ft.lbs. (110 Nm)
Safety beltsRegula

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Upholstery and trimTo remove lint or hairs from the seat uphol-
stery or headlining, use a moist, lint-free 
cloth or a special lint remover (brush or 
roller).

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SAAB 9-5 2008  Owners Manual 244 Car care and technical informationWashing the carWash your car frequently. To facilitate 
cleaning, a suitable detergent can be added 
to the water, which should be lukewarm. 
Saab offers a full l

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SAAB 9-5 2008  Owners Manual 245 Car care and technical information
Waxing and polishingOther than in exceptional cases, do not use 
abrasive polishes containing a cutting agent 
on a new car. Always wash the car thor-
oughly bef

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SAAB 9-5 2008  Owners Manual 246 Car care and technical informationTwo-coat enamelAs the name implies, two-coat enamel is 
applied in two operations. The first coat, the 
base color, contains the pigment, metal 
flakes and binder

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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 ch

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SAAB 9-5 2008  Owners Manual 248 Car care and technical informationAnti-corrosion 
treatmentThe entire car is corrosion-protected at the 
factory in different stages by an electrolytic 
immersion coating and a PVC-based pro-
tect