2009 SAAB 9-5 battery

186 Starting and driving9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches
(45 cm) away from the discharged
battery, but not near engine parts that
move. To avoid an arc which could deto-
nate the hydrogen gas around the
battery, the final connection must be at
least 18” from the battery.
10 Start the vehicle with the good battery
and run the engine for a while.
11 Try to start the vehicle with the
discharged battery. If it does not start
after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
12 Remove the cables in reverse order to
prevent electrical shorting. Take care
that they do not touch each other or any
other metal.
Charging the battery/Jump
startingTo avoid damaging the car’s electrical
system and electronics, the following rules
must be followed when charging the battery
or jump starting the car.
 If the charger3 or starter unit3 can be
set to different voltages
(6V/12V/18V/24V), 12V must be
selected.
 Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
supplied with the charger or starter unit.
 Nothing that is plugged into an electrical
outlet should be connected to the car
during charging or jump starting.
 The charger or starter unit must under no
conditions produce a voltage greater
than:
 16V continuous
 18V for 60 min.
 If you are unsure about the charge rating
of the unit, disconnect the battery clamp
from the positive terminal before connect-
ing the unit to the battery.
WARNING
Do not let the other end touch anything
until the next step. The other end of the
negative cable does not go to the dead
battery. It goes to a major metal part with
a good ground on the engine of the vehi-
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IB3888
Hood ________________ 188
Engine compartment __ 189
Emission control
systems ____________ 190
Engine ______________ 192
Engine oil ____________ 192
Transmission fluid ____ 193
Coolant ______________ 193
Brake and clutch fluid__ 194
Power steering fluid ___ 196
Air filter _____________ 196
Battery ______________ 197
Drive belts ___________ 199
Wipers and washers ___ 200
Changing bulbs _______ 202
Fuses _______________ 214 Tires ________________ 220
Automatic tire pressure
monitoring system ___ 232
Compact spare tire ____ 235
Safety belts __________ 240
Upholstery and trim ___ 241
Textile carpeting ______ 241
Washing the car ______ 242
Waxing and polishing __ 243
Engine compartment __ 243
Touching up the paint _ 243
Air conditioning (ACC) _ 244
Anti-corrosion treatment 246
For long trips _________ 247
Recovery and/or
recycling of automotive
materials ___________ 248
Headlight aiming ______ 248
Car care and technical information
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars
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Engine compartment
9
6
8
1
2
4
3
5
7
IB3637
Engine compartment
1 Engine-oil dipstick/filler cap
2 Reservoir, brake/clutch fluid
3 Fuse box
4 Expansion tank, coolant
5 Washer-fluid filler cap
6Battery
7 Turbo unit
8 Ignition discharge module
9 Reservoir, power-steering fluid
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Battery
The battery is provided with a cover to
protect it from radiated heat. If the battery is
exposed to high temperatures, its life will be
shortened. To remove the cover, release
the two clips along its long sides.
The cover fits the standard battery installed
in the car. If a new battery is to be fitted,
make sure that its dimensions are the same
as the standard one.
The battery is maintenance free.
If frequent short journeys are made, the bat-
tery may need to be given a booster charge.
This can be done either using a battery
charger or by taking the car for a long run.
A car with a standard equipment specifica-
tion and a fully charged battery can be left
for up to 40 days and still have a sufficient
charge for starting. If extra equipment is fit-
ted, such as a car phone, the charge may
only be sufficient for about 15 days.
Charging/replacing the battery Connect the positive lead to the positive (+)
battery terminal (red), and the negative lead
to a good ground point, e.g. the lifting lug at
the front of the engine.
To remove the battery, always disconnect
the negative (black) lead first and reconnect
it last when fitting the new battery.
The battery size must comply with DIN
53735 MFI 230/2.16.
WARNING
 Work on the battery may entail an
explosion hazard, since the battery
gives off hydrogen which forms an
explosive mixture with the oxygen in
the air.
For this reason, always avoid sparks
or open flames when working near the
battery.
 The battery contains corrosive sulfuric
acid. Always wear a face mask or
goggles when working on the battery.
 If battery acid gets into the eyes or
splashes the skin or clothing, wash the
affected area liberally with water.
If acid gets into the eyes or a large
quantity makes contact with the skin,
seek medical help.
 Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash your hands after
handling.
NOTICEA discharged battery can freeze and frac-
ture. Batteries should therefore always be
stored away from frost.
NOTICETo avert the danger of short-circuiting
between the positive (+) terminal on the
battery and the inlet manifold on the
engine, always disconnect the negative
(–) battery lead first and reconnect it last.
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198 Car care and technical information NOTICE If boost charging never use anything
but a 12-volt charger, see page 186.
 Never reverse the polarity of the bat-
tery by connecting the leads to the
wrong terminals. The red, positive
lead connects to the positive (+) termi-
nal, and the black, negative lead to the
negative (–) terminal.
 Serious damage can occur to the car´s
electrical system if a battery or alterna-
tor lead is disconnected while the
engine is running.
 The nut on the battery clamp should
be tightened to a torque of 10 Nm.
IB3131
Correct position for battery clamp
IB3130
Battery
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Headlight bulb for high beam (Halogen)On cars equipped with Xenon lamps the Halogen lamps are used
only for high beam flasher if the daytime running lights are deacti-
vated and the headlight switch is in the off position (otherwise Xenon
lamp is utilized):
1 Remove the cover from the back of the lamp unit. To improve
accessibility to the right-hand side, hold back the induction air
hose. To improve accessibility to the left-hand side, remove the
battery cover. Release the two clips along the long sides of the
cover.
2 Hold the connector and move the bulb up and down slightly while
pulling it out.
3 Detach the connector from the bulb.
4 Fit the new bulb in the connector without touching the lens with
fingers.
5 Align and fit the bulb in its guide in the reflector by moving it up
and down slightly while pushing it forward.
6Fit the cover.
IB3894
IB3895
The three covers of the headlight.
The left-hand cover is for the direction indicator. Replacement of
this bulb should be carried out by a workshop. We recommend
that you contact an authorized Saab workshop.
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204 Car care and technical informationHeadlight bulb for low beam (Halogen)1 Take off the cover from the back of the lamp unit. To improve
accessibility to the right-hand headlight, hold aside the induction
air hose. To improve accessibility to the left-hand headlight,
remove the battery cover. Release the two clips along the long
sides of the cover.
2 Unplug the connector.
3 To remove the spring clip, push it in and then move it to the right.
4 Remove the bulb.
5 Without touching the glass with your fingers, insert the new bulb.
6 Line up the bulb with the guide in the reflector and secure it with
the spring clip.
7 Plug in the connector.
8Fit the cover.
Low beam bulb3On certain variants the low beam bulb is fitted in the same way as
the high beam bulb, without spring clips, see previous page.
IB3896
IB3898
Contact an
authorized
Saab workshop
if a Xenon
headlight
requires
replacement
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232 Car care and technical informationAutomatic tire pressure
monitoring systemThe system consists of a sensor in each
wheel and a commopn receiver. The sen-
sors are located inside the tire in direct con-
nection with the air pressure valves.
Make sure that wheels with sensors for tire
pressure monitoring are fitted during
replacement if the car has automatic tire
pressure monitoring.Tire pressure information is transmitted
wirelessly to the receiver.
The system checks the tire pressures when
speed exceeds 19 mph (30 km/h).
The system is self-programming which
means that the wheels can be shifted
around without any need for adjustment.
The spare wheel has no sensor.
The sensor batteries last for 10 years or
around 160 000 km. The battery cannot be
replaced. The whole sensor must be
replaced.The system does not warn if the tire pres-
sure is too high.
WARNING
The system is an aid to the driver. The
driver always has the responsibility that
the tires have the correct air pressure.
For optimum safety, economy and com-
fort tire pressures should be checked reg-
ularly even if the automatic tire pressure
monitoring has not alarmed.
NOTICETire replacement must take place with
great care to avoid damaging the sensors
that are built together with the valves.
 Remove the rear side first.
 Start to remove the tire opposite the
valve.
 During removal the tire machine must
not come closer than ±10° from the
valve.
 During fitting, start 20° after the valve
and finish 20° before the valve.
 Do not inflate the tire with pressure
higher than 102 psi (700 kPa).
Valve with sensor
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