2009 SAAB 9-5 Owners Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Saab 9-5, Model Year 2009
Safety 11
Security 43
Instruments and controls 57 Saab 9-5 Audio System 89
Interior equipment and trunk 113 Starting and driving 139
Car care and technical information 187
Customer Assistance and Information 251 Specifications 257Index 267
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2Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on
driving and caring for your Saab.
Although this manual describes the most
important differences between model vari-
ants, it does not include precise specifica-
tions of the different variants. Some differ-
ences also occur to meet special legal
requirements in different countries.
Importation and distribution of Saab auto-
mobiles, spare parts and accessories are
handled exclusively by General Motors of
Canada Limited in Canada and by Saab
Cars USA, Inc. in the U.S.A.We recommend that you read through the
manual before taking the car out for the first
time and that you keep it in the car for future
reference.
To find a specific item, use the overviews
given at the start of the manual. A list of con-
tents is given at the beginning of each sec-
tion of the manual, and there is also a com-
prehensive index at the back of the book.
Supplied with the car is a Warranty and Ser-
vice Record booklet and a tire warranty
folder which specifies the regular mainte-
nance to be carried out. The book also con-
tains important warranty conditions.


Since the policy at Saab is one of continual
improvement, we retain the right to incorpo-
rate modifications and to alter specifications
during production without prior notice.
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all
cars (can depend on model variant, engine
variant, market specification, options or
accessories).
If you have any questions concerning your
car, its equipment, the warranty conditions
or the like, your Saab dealer will be pleased
to help.
Best wishes,
Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for
any damage caused by the fitting of spare parts,
exchange parts or accessories that are not
approved by Saab Automobile AB.
The specifications, design particulars and illus-
trations included in the manual are not binding.
WARNING
WARNING texts warn against the danger
of injury if the specified instructions are
not followed. NOTICENOTICE texts warn of potential damage
to the car if the recommendations are not
followed.
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Instrument panel
IB3830
Indicator and warning lights ______ 58
Speedometer _________________ 65
Odometer and trip meter ________ 64
Fuel gauge___________________ 65
Temperature gauge ____________ 66
Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 68
Parking lights____________ 73
High/low beam __________ 73
Daytime running lights_____ 73
Instrument illumination ____ 75
Changing bulbs __________ 202
Rear fog light ____________ 74Turn signal and lane change
indicators ______________ 75
High beam flasher ________ 73
Cruise control3_________ 159Front fog lights3_________ 76
NIGHT PANEL __________ 72
Power Outlet3________________ 126
Wipers and washers ______ 77
Rear-window wiper
(SportCombi)3_________ 78
Rain sensing wipers3____ 77
Washers _______________ 201
Wipers and washers ______ 200Saab 9-5 Audio System3_ 90
Steering wheel controls3_ 91Hazard warning lights_____ 76Automatic climate control
(ACC) ________________ 79
Air conditioning (ACC) ____ 244
Heated front seats3___________ 87
Head restraint ________________ 21
Steering wheel controls3_______ 91
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4Exterior
IB3831
Driving with a roof rack load______ 179
Maximum roof load ____________ 258
Rearview mirror _______________ 118
Hood _______________________ 188
Engine compartment: washing ___ 243
Central locking __________ 44
Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan __ 47
Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombi __ 48
Child safety locks ________ 47
Car alarm3____________ 50Headlights _____________ 73
High/low beam __________ 73
Turn signal and lane change
indicators______________ 75
Headlight washers3_____ 77
Changing bulbs _________ 202
Fuel gauge___________________ 65
Refueling ____________________ 146
Economical motoring ___________ 170
Fuel ________________________ 260
b Tires pressure ________________ 263
Wheels and tires ______________ 261
Braking______________________ 160
Driving in cold weather__________ 172
Compact spare tire_____________ 235
Changing a wheel _____________ 237
Trunk _______________________ 129
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ 129
Folding the rear seat,
9-5 SportCombi ______________ 132
Trunk Release Handle __________ 138
Driving with a spare wheel fitted __ 181
Compact spare tire ____________ 235Towing a trailer3________ 174
Towing the car ___________ 181
Rear towing eye _________ 182Headlights ______________ 73
Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 206
Rear lights clusters,
9-5 SportCombi _________ 208
Changing bulbs __________ 202Moonroof3_____________ 123
Washing the car _________ 242
Waxing and polishing _____ 243
Touching up the paint _____ 243
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Interior
IB3832
Rearview mirrors ______________ 116
Door mirrors __________________ 116
Sun visors ___________________ 125
Safety belts ____________ 12
Airbag _________________ 29
Child safety ____________ 22
Child safety locks ________ 47
Safety belts, maintenance _ 240Glove compartment ______ 126Manual transmission3____ 150
Automatic transmission3_ 151
Electric windows ______________ 115
Ignition switch ________________ 140
Starting the engine ____________ 141
Engine Break-In Period _________ 150
Driving in hot weather __________ 173
Driving in cold weather _________ 172
Parking _____________________ 165
Steering wheel adjustment _ 114
Airbag _________________ 29
Power steering fluid _______ 196
Steering wheel controls3__ 91
Sentronic, manual mode 3_ 156Seats __________________ 18
Heated front seats3______ 87
Head restraint3_________ 21
Safety belts _____________ 12
Child safety _____________ 22
Folding the rear seat,
9-5 Sedan _____________ 129
Folding the rear seat,
9-5 SportCombi _________ 132
Upholstery and trim _______ 241
Side airbags ____________ 36
Interior lighting ________________ 124
Moonroof3__________________ 123
Dome light, front ______________ 212
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6Engine compartment
IB3636
Engine ______________________ 192
Checking the oil level ___________ 192
Engine oil, specification _________ 260
Braking______________________ 160
ABS brakes __________________ 161
Brake and clutch fluid ___________ 194
Brake system _________________ 260
Brake pads ___________________ 260
Fuses _________________ 214
Changing a fuse _________ 216
Relays ________________ 218
Table of fuses ___________ 214Temperature gauge ______ 66
Driving in hot weather_____ 173
Driving in cold weather ____ 172
Coolant _______________ 193
Coolant capacity_________ 260
Power steering fluid _______ 196
Wipers and washers ______ 77
Washers _______________ 201
Washer jets ____________ 201
Jump starting _________________ 184
Battery ______________________ 197
Charging/replacing the battery____ 197
Manual transmission3_________ 150
Automatic transmission3_______ 151
Important considerations for driving 144
Turbo unit ___________________ 189
Engine, technical data __________ 260Ignition switch ___________ 140
Drive belts ______________ 199
Spark plugs _____________ 260
Catalytic converter _______ 145Warning labels __________ 7
V.I.N. number ___________ 264
Engine number __________ 264
Gearbox number _________ 264
Color code______________ 264
Tire and Loading Information
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Battery
• No sparks, naked flames or smoking
 Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury
 Keep the battery out of reach of children
 The battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause blindness or serious burn
injuries
 See the Owner’s Manual for further information
 Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery. Brake fluid
CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE
REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4
FLUID FROM SEALED CON-
TAINER. Radiator fan
Radiator fan may start at
any time.
IB336
A/C system
Refrigerant at high pressure.
Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before
discharging the A/C system. Improper service methods
may cause personal injury. System to be serviced by
authorized personnel only. For instructions consult
workshop manual.
The A/C system complies with SAE J639.
Charge: 650 g of R134a.
Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt.
Saab oil 4759106
Oil amount: See workshop manual.
Warning labelsCoolant
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IB336
WARNING
EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS
 Children can be killed or seriously injured by the air bag.
 The back seat is the safest place for children.
 Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.
 Always use seat belts and child restraints.Contact a Saab dealer if a
xenon headlight requires
replacement.
This label is only found on
cars with xenon head-
lights.
Jack
 Use only on specified vehicle.
 Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg).
 Use on level firm ground only.
 Do not get under a vehicle that is supported only by a
jack, use vehicle support stands.
 No persons are to remain in the vehicle.
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