Saab 9-5 2008 Owner Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Saab 9-5, Model Year 200del Year 2008
Safety 11
Security 43
Instruments and controls 57
Saab 9-5 Audio System 3333 90
Interior equipment and trunk 113
Starting and driving 139
Car care and technical information 189
Customer Assistance and Information 253
©
Saab Automobile AB 2007
Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden
Printed in Sweden
Specifications 259
Index 273
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Introduction
This manual provides practical guidance on
driving and caring for your Saab.
Although this manual describes the most
important differences between model variants, it does not include precise specifications of the different variants. Some differences also occur to meet special legal
requirements in different countries.
Importation and distribution of Saab automobiles, 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 on pages 3–6. A list of contents is
given at the beginning of each section of the
manual, and there is also a comprehensive
index at the back of the book.
Supplied with the car is a Warranty and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty
folder which specifies the regular maintenance to be carried out. The book also contains important warranty conditions.
WARNING
WARNING texts warn against the danger
of injury if the specified instructions are
not followed.
NOTE
NOTICE texts warn of potential damage
to the car if the recommendations are not
followed.
Since the policy at Saab is one of continual
improvement, we retain the right to incorporate 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 illustrations included in the manual are not binding.
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Instrument panel
Turn signal and lane change
indicators ______________ 75
High beam flasher ________ 73
Cruise control 3 _________ 159
Parking lights____________ 73
High/low beam __________ 73
Daytime running lights_____ 73
Instrument illumination ____ 75
Changing bulbs __________ 204
Rear fog light____________ 74
Front fog lights 3_________ 76
NIGHT PANEL __________ 72
Indicator and warning lights ______ 58
Speedometer_________________ 65
Odometer and trip meter ________ 64
Fuel gauge___________________ 65
Temperature gauge ____________ 65
Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 68
Wipers and washers______ 77
Rear-window wiper
(SportCombi) 3 _________ 78
Rain sensing wipers 3 ____ 77
Washers_______________ 203
Wipers and washers______ 202
Hazard warning lights_____ 76
Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 _ 90
Steering wheel controls 3 _ 91
Automatic climate control
(ACC) ________________ 79
Air conditioning (ACC) ____ 246
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Steering wheel controls 3 _______ 91
Sentronic, manual mode 3 ______ 156
Heated front seats 3 ___________ 87
Head restraint ________________ 21
Power Outlet 3________________ 126
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Exterior
Moonroof 3 _____________ 123
Washing the car _________ 244
Waxing and polishing _____ 245
Touching up the paint _____ 245
Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 248
Headlights ______________ 73
Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 208
Rear lights clusters,
9-5 SportCombi _________ 210
Changing bulbs __________ 204
Towing a trailer 3 ________ 174
Towing the car ___________ 183
Rear towing eye _________ 184
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 __ 183
Compact spare tire ____________ 237
Driving with a roof rack load______ 179
Fitting the roof carriers 3 ________ 179
Maximum roof load ____________ 260
Rearview mirror _______________ 118
Fuel gauge___________________ 65
Refueling ____________________ 146
Economical motoring ___________ 170
Fuel ________________________ 262
Hood _______________________ 190
Engine compartment: washing ___ 245
Headlights _____________ 73
High/low beam __________ 73
Turn signal and lane change
indicators______________ 75
Headlight washers 3 _____ 77
Changing bulbs _________ 204
Central locking __________ 44
Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan __ 47
Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombi __ 48
Child safety locks ________ 47
Car alarm 3 ____________ 50
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Tires pressure ________________ 269
Wheels and tires ______________ 268
Braking______________________ 160
Driving in cold weather__________ 172
Compact spare tire_____________ 237
Changing a wheel _____________ 239
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Interior
Steering wheel adjustment _ 114
Airbag _________________ 29
Power steering fluid_______ 198
Steering wheel controls 3 __ 91
Sentronic, manual mode 3 _ 156
Seats__________________ 18
Heated front seats 3 ______ 87
Head restraint 3 _________ 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_______ 243
Side airbags ____________ 36
Interior lighting ________________ 124
Moonroof 3 __________________ 123
Dome light, front ______________ 214
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
Rearview mirrors ______________ 116
Door mirrors__________________ 116
Sun visors ___________________ 125
Safety belts ____________ 12
Airbag_________________ 29
Child safety ____________ 22
Child safety locks ________ 47
Safety belts, maintenance _ 242
Glove compartment ______ 126
Manual transmission 3 ___ 150
Automatic transmission 3 _ 151
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Engine compartment
Warning labels __________ 7
V.I.N. number ___________ 270
Engine number __________ 270
Gearbox number _________ 270
Color code______________ 270
Tire and Loading Information
Label _________________ 231
Power steering fluid_______ 198
Steering, technical data ___ 267
Ignition switch ___________ 140
Drive belts ______________ 201
Spark plugs _____________ 265
Catalytic converter _______ 145
Engine ______________________ 194
Checking the oil level___________ 194
Engine oil, specification _________ 263
Braking______________________ 160
ABS brakes __________________ 161
Brake and clutch fluid___________ 196
Brake system _________________ 267
Brake pads___________________ 267
Fuses _________________ 216
Changing a fuse _________ 218
Relays ________________ 220
Table of fuses ___________ 216
Temperature gauge ______ 65
Driving in hot weather_____ 173
Driving in cold weather ____ 172
Coolant _______________ 195
Coolant capacity_________ 262
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Wipers and washers______ 77
Washers_______________ 203
Washer jets ____________ 203
Important considerations for driving 144
Turbo unit ___________________ 191
Engine, technical data __________ 262
Manual transmission 3 _________ 150
Automatic transmission 3 _______ 151
Automatic transmission,
technical data ________________ 266
Manual gearbox, technical data___ 266
Jump starting _________________ 186
Battery ______________________ 199
Charging/replacing the battery____ 200
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Warning labels
Brake fluid
CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE
REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4
FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER.
Coolant
Never open when engine hot!
Radiator fan
Radiator fan may start at
any time.
LEVEL INDICATOR
DARK OK
CLEAR LOW
P/N 127 93 955
Maintenance Free
12V 60Ah 580A (EN)
000 A-12102-EP
Battery
• No sparks, flames or smoking.
• Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.
• Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns.
• Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast.
• Do not tip battery. Do not open battery.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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: 825 g of R134a.
Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt.
Saab oil 4759106
Oil amount: See workshop manual.
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• AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES,
NO SMOKING
• WEAR EYE PROTECTION
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
• ACID
• SEE OWNER’S MANUAL
• FLAMMABLE GAS
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Contact a Saab dealer if a
xenon headlight requires
replacement.
This label is only found on
cars with xenon headlights.
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.
Jack
Use only on specified vehicles. Safe working load 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.
For more information see your owner´s manual.
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Examples of symbols that can be found in your car
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No sparks,
flames or
smoking.
Use protective
goggles
Keep out of
reach of
children.
Battery acid
contains
sulfuric acid.
Refer to the
Owner’s
Manual.
Risk of
explosive gas.
.
Buckle up
Airbag
Never place a
rear-facing
child seat in
this seat.
Electric
windows
Deactivating
of rear window
switches
Central
locking, lock
Central
locking,
unlock
Tr u nk
lid/tailgate,
opening
Headlights
Direction
indicators
Parking lights Defroster
Hazard
warning lights
Front fog
lights
Rear fog
light
Windshield
wipers
Windshield
washers
Rear window
heating
Ventilation fan
Coolant
temperature
Battery
charging
Foot brake
Coolant level
Engine oil
pressure
ABS brakes
Radiator fan
Fuel
®
ESP
Automatic tire
pressure
monitoring
system
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Safety
Seats _______________ 18
Head restraint ________ 21
Safety belts __________ 12
Child safety __________ 22
Airbag_______________ 29
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars
(can depend on model variant, engine variant,
market specification, options or accessories).
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Safety belts
WARNING
• Buckle up and adjust your safety belt
before driving off so that you can pay
full attention to the traffic.
• Safety belts must be worn at all times
by all car occupants.
• Child safety, see page 22.
• Check that the locking tongue is prop-
erly locked in the belt lock.
• In the event of a crash, the rear-seat
passengers not wearing a seatbelt will
be thrown forward against the
front-seat backrests. The stresses
imposed on the front seat passengers
and belts are multiplied and can result
in needless injury or even death for all
car occupants.
Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are
provided for all seats.
The results of studies show that it is equally
important to wear safety belts in the rear
seat as in the front seats.
Bear in mind that in certain states/provinces
it is a legal requirement for all occupants of
the car to wear a safety belt.
Safety belt reminder
When the ignition is switched on, the ”FAS-
TEN BELTS” reminder will light up until the
driver fastens the safety belt.
The reminder for the driver has an additional
audible signal which sounds for 6 seconds,
or until the driver fastens his belt.
The following applies to the both front
seats: If the belt is not fastened before the
car starts to move there will be an additional
reminder when the speed exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h). The text Use your seatbelts. is
lit on the Saab Information Display (SID)
and the symbol will flash.
If the belt is not fastened then an audible
signal will come on after 30 seconds.
The text in the SID can be turned off by the
CLR-button on the steering wheel.
FASTEN BELTS
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Correct position for safety belt
WARNING
Proper positioning of the safety belt is
extremely important.
• An out of position safety belt can result
in the occupant sliding underneath the
belt in a crash (submarining) and
injury can result from the lap portion
cutting into the abdomen.
• Never fasten the safety belt with the
shoulder belt behind the body or pull
the belt off the shoulder and under the
arm.
• If two people share a belt, they risk
injury by being crushed together in the
event of a crash.
• Position the lap strap snugly and low
across the hips so that it just touches the
thighs. The shoulder strap must be as far
in on the shoulder as possible.
• Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted
or rubbing against any sharp edges.
• There should not be any slack in the belt.
Pull the belt tight – particularly important
when thick outer clothing is worn. It
is advisable to remove thick items of
clothing.
• Refrain from tilting the backrest more than
necessary, as the safety belt provides
better protection when the seat is in a
more upright position.
• Only one person per safety belt!
• For most of the time a safety belt is worn,
the retractor will allow the wearer freedom
of movement. The retractor locks up automatically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn
sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are
applied hard or a crash occurs.
• Children up to 6 years of age must always
be seated in a child seat. Saab recommends the use of a child seat for children
up to the age of 10.
• Children who have grown out of a child
seat should be restrained by the car’s
standard three-point belts. Make sure that
the shoulder belt is not in contact with the
neck or throat. If it is, a booster seat/cushion may be necessary.
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Correctly positioned safety belt
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Belt height adjustment
The front safety belts and the outside belts
in the rear (9-5 Sedan) are equipped with
automatic height adjustment.
After fastening the belt, grasp it at chest
height, pull it out and, without letting go,
allow the slack to be taken up by the reel.
Make sure that the belt is well in on the
shoulder.
To fasten the belt
Front safety belts
Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is
securely fastened.
Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle
and pull the belt towards the shoulder to
tighten the lap belt part.
Then grip the belt at the shoulder, pull it out
and, without letting go, allow the slack to be
taken up by the reel. Make sure that the belt
is well in on the shoulder.
Because the lower belt-anchorage points
are on the seat, the belt buckle follows the
movement of the seat during seat adjustment.
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Press the red button to release the belt
To release the belt, press the red button on
the belt buckle, as illustrated.
See page 242 for the checking of belt function, cleaning, etc.
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Safety belt use during pregnancy
Pregnant women must always wear a
safety belt to protect both themselves and
the unborn child.
The lap belt should be placed low, across
the hips and over the upper thighs.
Safety belt pretensioners
The belts of the front seats are fitted with
automatic pretensioners and force limiters.
These are activated in the event of a severe
frontal or rear-end crash and a side-on collision, provided that the safety belts are
being worn.
The pretensioners serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by tensioning
the belt. The force limiters reduce belt loads
on the body by "loosening" the safety belt to
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absorb the body’s kinetic energy as gradually as possible.
The safety belt pretensioners are not activated by vehicle rollover.
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 and replaced as necessary.
Never make any alterations or repairs to
the safety belt yourself. Visit an authorized Saab dealer for any necessary
repairs.
Safety belt, rear seat
WARNING
• Make sure that the belt does not
become trapped when the backrest is
folded down or raised (see page 129).
• If cargo has to be placed on a seat, it
must be properly secured with the
safety belt. This reduces the risk of the
cargo being thrown about during hard
braking or a crash, which could cause
personal injury.
• Check that the belt is not twisted or
lying against sharp edges.
• Make sure you use the correct safety
belt buckle. The buckles for the center
and left-hand rear seats are close
together.
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Three-point safety belts are provided for all
three rear seat passengers.
Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap carefully and inserting the tongue in the lock.
Check that it is securely fastened.
Then grip the diagonal part of the strap near
the lock and pull the belt upwards towards
the shoulder to tighten the lap strap. The lap
strap should lie low over the hips.
The diagonal part should lie as far in on the
shoulder as possible.
To release the belt, press the red button on
the belt lock.
See page 242 for the checking of belt function, cleaning, etc.
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Safety belt, rear seat
Securing an item on the rear seat
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WARNING
• Safety belts are designed to bear up on
the bony structure of the body, and
should be worn low across the front of
the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and
shoulders, as applicable; wearing the
lap section of the belt across the
abdominal area must be avoided.
• Safety belts should be adjusted as
firmly as possible, consistent with
comfort, to provide the protection for
which they have been designed. A
loose belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer.
• Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes,
oils and chemicals, and particularly
battery acid. Cleaning may safely be
carried out using mild soap and water.
The belt should be replaced if webbing
becomes frayed, contaminated or
damaged.
• It is essential to replace the entire
assembly after it has been worn in a
severe impact even if damage to the
assembly is not obvious.
• Belts should not be worn with straps
twisted.
• Each belt assembly must only be used
by one occupant; it is dangerous to put
a belt around a child being carried on
the occupant´s lap.
• No modifications or additions should
be made by the user which will either
prevent the safety belt adjusting
device from operating to remove
slack, or prevent the safety belt
assembly from being adjusted to
remove slack.
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Seats
WARNING
The seats are actuated by powerful
motors. Bear this in mind when adjusting
the seat, and make sure that nothing gets
caught and damaged. Ensure that nothing can be trapped when adjusting the
seat.
Bear in mind that children can be injured
if they play with the electrically-operated
seats.
Always remove the ignition key when you
leave the car. This prevents personal
injury caused by the electrically adjustable seats, for example, due to children
playing.
Both front seats are electrically operated.
On certain models the driver´s seat is
equipped with a memory function.
To facilitate getting into the car, both seats
can be adjusted when either of the front
doors is open.
For safety reasons, if the door is closed, the
seat can only be adjusted when the ignition
is ON.
Note, however, that both seats can be
adjusted for 30 seconds after both doors
have been closed.
The following seat adjustments can be
made to achieve a comfortable driving
position:
• height
• legroom
• backrest rake angle
• lumbar support 3
• head-restraint height
We recommend that adjustments to the
driver’s seat be performed in the following
order:
1height
2 legroom
3 seat tilt angle
4 backrest rake angle
Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see
page 114).
WARNING
Never adjust the driver’s seat except
when the car is stationary.
Side airbags
(see page 36).
Head restraint
(see page 21).
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Height
To raise the seat, lift the lower control
straight up.
To lower the seat, press the lower control
down.
The same control can be used to adjust the
height of the front and rear edges of the seat
independently.
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Legroom adjustment
To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back.
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Backrest rake angle
To adjust the backrest, move the upper control forward or back.
WARNING
The backrest should be upright during
driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and
backrest can provide optimum protection
in the event of emergency braking or a
crash and in particular a rear-end
collision.
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Lumbar support 3333
Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjustment of the lumbar support.
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Memory driver’s seat 3333
In certain models the driver´s seat is
equipped with a programmable memory
function. This function also includes the
door mirrors.
Adjust the seat and door mirrors.
To save the settings, press and hold the M
button and, at the same time, press one of
the preselect buttons (1, 2 or 3). The Saab
Information Display (SID) will chime to confirm that the settings have been saved.
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To recall the programmed settings, press
and hold the appropriate preset button,
whereupon the seat and mirrors will be
adjusted automatically.
To change the settings stored in a preset
button, adjust the seat and mirrors as before
and save the new settings by pressing M
and the appropriate preset button.
To facilitate reversing, the passenger side
door mirror can be tilted down automatically, e.g. to show the curb. To do this,
select reverse and press the small grey
button adjacent to the door-mirror control.
When you deselect reverse, the mirror will
automatically return to its original setting
(see page 116).
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Head restraint
WARNING
• Adjust the head restraint so that your
head is optimally supported and the
center of the head restraint is at ear
height, thus reducing the likelihood of
neck injury in a crash.
• Raise the head restraints in the seat
that are occupied.
The front seats in the Saab 9-5 are
equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints
(SAHRs). These reduce the risk of whiplash
injury if the car is hit from behind.
In the event of a rear-end crash, the body is
forced back against the backrest. This, in
turn, causes the mechanism to press the
head restraint forward and upward, thus limiting the backward movement of the head.
The SAHR is a mechanical system, actuated by body weight. The mechanism is built
into the top of the backrest, where it is connected to the head restraint.
Therefore, the SAHR does not need to be
replaced after a minor rear-end crash.
The head restraint can be raised or lowered
and is adjustable in various positions.
• Raising: grasp the head restraint on both
sides and pull it straight up.
• Lowering: press the catch on the left-hand
side of the attaching point and press down
the head restraint.
Rear-seat head restraints
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9-5 Sedan: The rear head restraints have
three adjustment positions for passenger
comfort.
They can also be folded down to increase
the driver’s rearward vision when the seat is
unoccupied.
9-5 SportCombi: The height of the rear
head restraints can be adjusted by depressing the catch on the left-hand collar in the
same way as the front head restraints.
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Child safety
WARNING
•Children can be killed or seriously injured by the airbag
SAFEST place for children 12 and
under or shorter than 55 inches
(140 cm)
• ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and
CHILD RESTRAINTS
• NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in
the front
• Sit as far back as possible from the
airbag
•The BACK SEAT is the
Car safety tips
WARNING
• Never leave children unattended in a
car, even for a short time.
– Children can suffer heat stroke –
perhaps die – in a matter of minutes.
– Children can put the car into gear and
hurt themselves or others.
• At gas stations, take the keys from the
car while filling the tank.
• Never allow children to climb on top of
– or under cars.
• Always look for children before back-
ing your car out of a garage or driveway.
• To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning,
never let a car idle in an enclosed
garage.
• Supervise young children around
buckets of water while washing your
car. Small children can drown in a
short time in less than an inch of water.
WARNING
Protect children from getting
trapped in the trunk of a car
• Teach children not to play in or around
cars.
• Watch children when loading or
unloading the car so they don’t get
locked in by mistake.
• Always lock the doors and trunk of
your car, and keep the keys out of children´s sight and reach.
• Keep the rear fold-down seats closed
to help prevent kids from getting into
the trunk from inside the car.
For Trunk Release Handle information see
page 48 and 138.
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General information on child
safety
The same attention must be given to child
safety in the car as is given to adults.
Children travel most safely when properly
restrained. However, the type of restraint
must be appropriate for the size of the child.
We recommend that you always consult
your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat,
child restraint or booster cushion.
The backseat is the safest place for children.
Make sure you are acquainted with the
legal requirements for seating children
in the car.
When fitting child restraints in cars you
must always read the instructions supplied by the child restraint manufacturer.
Make sure that it is possible to fit a child
restraint in accordance with the manufacturer’s child restraint instructions.
Saab recommends the use of a rear-facing child seat for as long as this is possible - for all children under 18 kg (40 lbs.)
as a minimum. Use a child seat approved
for the weight of the child.
Saab recommends the use of a booster seat
for children up to the length of 140 cm
(55 in.) or the weight of 36 kg (80 lbs.).
LATCH
LATCH (Lower Anchorages & Top tethers
for CHildren) is a US/Canadian safety standard for a uniform method of fitting child
restraints without using the standard safety
belts. Only certain child restraints are
equipped to utilize the LATCH system.
The LATCH system is installed in the car to
facilitate proper fitting of child restraints
designed for and equipped with LATCH
attachments.
The LATCH system consists of top tether
and lower anchorages . In this vehicle,
LATCH is installed at the two outboard seating positions in the rear seat, and there is a
top tether on the rear center position (not
Convertible).
The top tethers are located and on the cargo
floor by the rear seat backrest's lower part
(SportCombi), see page 25 and on top of the
parcel shelf (9-5 Sedan), see page 26.
The lower anchorages are located where
the seat cushion and seat back come
together. There is a label above the anchorages, see picture on next page. Label consists of a symbol of a child restrained in a
seat inside a circle.
When fitting child restraints in cars you must
always read the instructions supplied by the
child restraint manufacturer.
If you have any questions regarding LATCH
please contact your Saab dealer.
WARNING
If a LATCH-type child restraint is not
attached to its anchor points, the restraint
will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a
LATCH-type child restraint is properly
installed using the anchor points, or use
the vehicle's safety belts to secure the
restraint, following the instructions that
came with that restraint, and also the
instructions in this manual.
WARNING
Child top tether anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints.
Under no circumstances are they to be
used for adult safety belts.
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24 Safety
Location of lower anchors
Lower anchor and top tether anchor locations.
IB3839
Rigid 2-point lower attachment with top
tether
Semi-rigid 2-point lower attachment with
top tether
IB1684
IB1685
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25Safety
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System
9-5 SportCombi:
Before installation, please read through
these instructions and the child restraint
installation instructions.
1 The top tether anchor is located on the
cargo floor by the rear seat backrest's
lower part (see picture). To access the
top tether anchor, unlock the rear seat
backrest (see page 132 for detailed
instructions), and fold it slightly forward.
Note! Backrest only, not the seat cushion.
2 The top tether anchor is originally
rotated downwards. To use it, it has to be
rotated upwards (see arrow in picture).
Use the top tether anchor right behind
the seating position you want to use.
3 Raise the vehicle head restraint to its
highest position (see page 21 for
detailed instructions).
4 Put the child restraint on the seat.
5 If you are using a single top tether, route
the top tether under the vehicle head
restraint, and attach the top tether hook
to the top tether anchor. If you are using
a dual top tether, route the top tether
around the vehicle head restraint, and
attach the top tether hook to the top
tether anchor. The child restraint
instructions will show you how.
6 Reposition the rear seat backrest, and
make sure it locks properly. Check the
indicator on top of the backrest that it is
locked.
7 Find the lower anchors for the seating
position you want to use. The lower
anchors are located where the bottom of
the seatback meets the back of the seat
cushion. Above each lower anchor,
there is a label indicating its location
(see picture on page 24).
8 Attach and tighten the lower anchor
attachments on the child restraint to the
vehicle lower anchors. If your child
restraint does not have the lower attachments, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint. The
child restraint instructions will show
you how.
9 Tighten the top tether strap according to
the child restraint instructions.
10 Push and pull the child restraint in differ-
ent directions to be sure it is secured at
the lower anchors/safety belt and the top
tether anchor. The child restraint shall
be firmly attached to the vehicle.
IB4113
Child top tether anchorages, Saab 9-5
SportCombi
WARNING
Make sure the child restraint anchorages
are folded all the way up or down otherwise it can obstruct locking the rear seat
backrest.
WARNING
If a cargo net is fitted, do not pull the top
tether strap through the cargo net in such
a way that there is slack in the strap to the
child seat.
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26 Safety
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System
9-5 Sedan:
Before installation, please read through
these instructions and the child restraint
installation instructions.
1 Find the lower anchors for the seating
position you want to use. The lower
anchors are located where the bottom of
the seatback meets the back of the seat
cushion. Above each lower anchor,
there is a label indicating its location
(see picture).
2 Put the child restraint on the seat.
3 Attach and tighten the lower anchor
attachments on the child restraint to the
vehicle lower anchors. If your child
restraint does not have the lower attachments, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint. The
child restraint instructions will show
you how.
4 The top tether anchor is located on top
of the parcel shelf. Use the top tether
anchor right behind the seating position
you want to use. Open the top tether
anchor trim cover to expose the anchor.
Snap the cover to lock in open position.
5 Raise the vehicle head restraint to its
highest position (see page 21 for
detailed instructions).
6 If you are using a single top tether, route
the top tether under the vehicle head
restraint, and attach the top tether hook
to the top tether anchor. If you are using
a dual top tether, route the top tether
around the vehicle head restraint, and
attach the top tether hook to the top
tether anchor. Tighten the top tether
strap. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
7 Push and pull the child restraint in differ-
ent directions to be sure it is secured at
the lower anchors/safety belt and the top
tether anchor. The child restraint shall
be firmly attached to the vehicle.
IB1698
Child top tether anchorages in parcel
shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan
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Lockable latch plate
In fitting a child seat that is intended to be
secured in position by the lap portion of the
safety belt, make use of the locking function
of the latch plate. This function is available
on all seats in the second row.
Locking the lap portion of the belt lessens
the risk that the seat will work loose while
the car is in motion.
The button for the locking function is located
on the back of the latch plate.
1 Put the child restraint on the rear seat.
2 Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap
and shoulder portions of the vehicle's
safety belt through or around the
restraint. The child restraint instruc-
tions will show you how.
3 Buckle the belt. Make sure the release
button is positioned so you would be
able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if
you ever had to.
4 Tighten the safety belt. You may find it
helpful to use your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
5 While holding the safety belt tight, acti-
vate the locking function of the latch
plate by moving the button from position
2 (unlocked) to position 1 (locked).
6 Push and pull the child restraint in differ-
ent directions to be sure it is secure. The
child restraint shall be firmly attached to
the vehicle.
27Safety
IB822
Locking the lap belt
1Locked
2 Unlocked
To deactivate the locking function, move the
button to position 2.
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28 Safety
Installation of rear facing child restraints
Child restraints that are approved for rear
facing installation in the rear seat can be
positioned in any of the three rear seating
positions.
WARNING
Failure to follow all the manufacturer’s
instructions on the use of this child
restraint system can cause your child to
strike the vehicle´s interior during a
sudden stop or crash.
WARNING
A special accessory is available for locking the center armrest so that a child seat
can be installed in the middle seat. See
your Saab dealer for details.
When a rear-facing child seat is fitted in
the center position of the rear seat in the
Saab 9-5 Sedan the center armrest must
be secured in place with this strap. If this
is not done, the center armrest could
swing down in the event of a frontal crash
and cause injury to the child.
IB1204
Fitting the locking strap on the center armrest, Saab 9-5 Sedan (not needed on
SportCombi).
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29Safety
Airbag
WARNING
To reduce risk of injury:
• Always wear your safety belt.
• Always adjust your seat so that you
are as far back as possible but still
able to operate the pedals and reach
the steering wheel and controls comfortably.
• Children 12 and under or shorter than
59 inches (150 cm) should always
travel in the rear seat as the car is fitted
with a passenger airbag.
• Never fit a child seat in front of the pas-
senger airbag.
The AIRBAG system comprises an airbag in
the steering wheel, a front passenger airbag
and side airbags in the front seats.
The system supplements the protection
provided by the safety belts to further
enhance the safety of the occupants.
If a fault is detected in the AIRBAG, the
AIR BAG warning light on the main instrument panel will come on (see pages 61
and 37).
Inflated airbag (driver side)
Inflation and deflation together take less than
0.1 second.
When the system is triggered by impact of a
frontal crash, the airbags in the steering
wheel and passenger side of the dash board
are inflated, after which they deflate through
vents in the back of the bags.
The entire process takes less than
0.1 second – literally, faster than the blinking of an eye.
The driver and passenger airbags are
referred to as ‘smart’ airbags. This means
that the system compensates for factors
such as the force of the collision.
Note:
The sensor reacts differently depending on
whether or not the front seatbelts on the
driver’s and passenger sides are used. Situations can therefore arise where only one
of the airbags inflates.
It is also possible for only the seatbelt pretensioners to be activated and for the airbags to remain uninflated.
These airbags are triggered only by moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes.
IB419
They will not be activated by minor front-end
impacts, rear-end or side impacts, or by the
car rolling over.
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30 Safety
Passenger airbag and driver’s airbag both
inflated
WARNING
• Even if the car is equipped with AIR-
BAG, safety belts must still always be
worn by all occupants.
• Note that because an airbag inflates
and deflates extremely rapidly, it will
not provide protection against a
second impact occurring in the same
incident. Always use your safety belt.
• Always sit with the whole of your back
in contact with the backrest of the seat,
and with your seat as far back as is
practical. Otherwise you will be thrown
back against the backrest when the
airbag inflates which could cause you
injury or death. The airbag needs
room in which to inflate.
• Never attach anything to the steering
wheel or passenger side of the instrument panel, as this could result in
IB420
injury if the airbag should inflate. The
same applies to anything you might
have in your mouth, such as a pipe, for
instance.
• Some components of the airbag will
be warm for a short time. In some circumstances the airbag can cause
minor burns or abrasions to the body
when the airbag inflates/deflates.
• To reduce the risk of head injuries in
the event of a crash, the headliner and
pillar trims incorporate energy absorbing material. These areas must not be
modified in any way. Work on these
areas must only be carried out by an
authorized Saab dealer.
• Fumes are generated by the chemical
reaction that inflates the airbag.
Because the dust/fumes can, in certain cases, cause irritation to the skin,
the following measures should be
taken:
Skin surfaces that show signs of irritation should be washed with clean
water and a mild soap as soon as possible.
In the event of eye irritation, flush the
eyes thoroughly with clean water for at
least 20 minutes.
In case of persistent irritation, consult
a doctor.
• Never rest your hands or forearms on
the steering-wheel center padding.
• If the AIR BAG warning light does not
extinguish after the car has been
started, or comes on or flashes while
driving, have the car checked immediately by a workshop. We recommend
that you contact an authorized Saab
dealer. The warning light could signify
that the airbags may not inflate in a
crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. See page 61.
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