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6Engine compartment, 
4-cyl engine
IB1737
Engine ______________________  202
Checking the oil level ___________  203
Oil changing__________________  204
Engine oil, specification _________  261
Braking______________________  172
ABS brakes __________________  173
Brake and clutch fluid ___________  207
Brake system _________________  265
Brake pads ___________________  265
Fuses _________________  226
Changing a fuse _________  228
Relays ________________  229
Table of fuses ___________  226Temperature gauge ______  63
Driving in hot weather_____  181
Driving in cold weather ____  179
Coolant________________  206
Coolant capacity_________  260
Power steering fluid _______  208
Steering, technical data ___  265
Wipers and washers ______  75
Washers _______________  213
Washer jets ____________  213
Jump starting _________________  191
Battery ______________________  209
Charging/replacing the battery____  210
Manual transmission ___________  162
Automatic transmission _________  163
Automatic transmission, 
technical data ________________  264
Manual gearbox, technical data ___  264
Important considerations for driving  155
Turbo unit  ___________________  199
Engine, technical data __________  260Ignition switch ___________  152
Drive belts ______________  211
Spark plugs _____________  263
Catalytic converter _______  156Warning labels __________  8
V.I.N. number  ___________  269
Engine number  __________  269
Gearbox number _________  269
Color code______________  269
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Engine compartment, 
3.0t V6
IB1738
Warning labels __________  8
V.I.N. number  ___________  269
Engine number __________  269
Gearbox number  ________  269
Color code  _____________  269Ignition switch ___________  152
Drive belts ______________  211
Spark plugs _____________  263
Catalytic converter _______  156Important considerations for driving  155
Turbo unit  ___________________  199
Engine, technical data __________  260
Automatic transmission _________  163
Automatic transmission, 
technical data ________________  264
Braking______________________  172
ABS brakes __________________  173
Brake and clutch fluid ___________  207
Brake system _________________  265
Brake pads ___________________  265Jump starting _________________  191
Battery ______________________  209
Charging/replacing the battery____  210
Fuses _________________  226
Changing a fuse _________  228
Relays ________________  229
Table of fuses ___________  226Temperature gauge ______  63
Driving in hot weather_____  181
Driving in cold weather ____  179
Coolant________________  206
Coolant capacity_________  260
Power steering fluid _______  208
Steering, technical data ___  265
Wipers and washers ______  75
Washers _______________  213
Washer jets ____________  213
Engine ______________________  202
Checking the oil level ___________  203
Oil changing__________________  204
Engine oil, specification _________  261
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64 Instruments and controls Check fuse 1 (radiator fan) in the fuse panel 
under the hood, see page 230. 
If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone, 
stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and 
check the coolant level by looking at the 
level visible through the plastic tank – do not 
remove the cap. 
If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, 
the Saab Information Display (SID) will dis-
play the message ”FILL COOLANT FLUID”. 
Pressure gaugeThe turbo gauge indicates the air volume for 
combustion, which is equivalent to the 
engine load.
At low loads, the needle will move within the 
white zone. At higher loads and during 
heavy acceleration, the needle will enter the 
yellow area. At very high loads or under cer-
tain barometric conditions, the needle may 
enter the first part of the red zone without 
indicating that there is a fault.If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone 
and the engine at the same time loses 
power, because the monitoring system is 
holding the charging pressure down, you 
should contact an authorized Saab dealer. 
If the speed exceeds 149 mph/240 km/h 
(155 mph/250 km/h, 9-5 Aero) the increase 
in speed will be limited by the lowering of the 
boost pressure. The pressure gauge then 
moves towards the middle of the orange 
zone, indicating reduced engine output and 
thus reduces the speed of the car as well. 
NOTICEIf the needle, despite the above action, 
enters the red zone, stop the car immedi-
ately, let the engine idle.
If the needle stays in the red zone, stop 
the engine.
WARNING
Never open the cap of the expansion tank 
completely when the engine is hot, open 
with care. The pressure in the cool-
ing-system can cause hot coolant and 
steam to be released. Failure to heed this 
warning may result in personal injury. 
IB344
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71 Instruments and controls
Switches 
Daytime running lights
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 228).
Note to owners in Canada: Daytime Run-
ning Lights must not be disconnected as 
they are a Canadian Federal legal require-
ment.
Parking lights
The parking lights can be switched on 
regardless of the position of the ignition 
switch. Do not use parking lights when driv-
ing.
Note: The lighting switch must be in parking 
light or headlight position (low beam posi-
tion only) to operate the fog lights (see page 
74).
Headlights
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. 
Note:
On cars equipped with Bi-Xenon lamps, the 
Halogen lamps are used only for high beam 
flasher if the daytime running lights have 
been de-activated and the headlight switch 
is in the off position (US only).
IB1594
121 High beam signal
2 High/low beam switching
IB350
Light switches 
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150 Interior equipment and trunkFuel filler doorThe fuel filler door is opened by means of a 
button on the driver’s door. The door is 
spring-loaded, so it opens slightly automat-
ically when released.
Refueling, see page 158.
Opening the fuel filler 
door in an emergencyIf the fuel filler door fails to open after the 
button on the driver’s door has been 
pressed, it can be opened manually from 
inside the trunk.
9-5 Sedan:
Start by checking fuse 25 (see page 228). 
A thin cable on the right-hand side in the 
trunk is connected to the catch for the filler 
door. To open the door, pull the yellow plas-
tic arrow on the end of the cable. 9-5 Wagon:
Start by checking fuse 25 (see page  228).
On the right-hand side of the luggage com-
partment, in the storage locker, is a thin wire 
that is tied to the locking arm of the filler 
door. To open the door pull the yellow plas-
tic arrow attached to the end of the wire.
IB1231
To open filler door in an emergency,
9-5 Wagon
IB467
To open fuel filler door in an emergency
9-5 Sedan
IB466
Button for releasing filler door 
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165 Starting and driving
Park Brake Shift lockThe transmission has a security function 
known as Park Brake Shift Lock. To move 
the gear selector out of the P position, the 
brake pedal must be depressed at the same 
time as the gear selector catch (detente) is 
pressed in.
Shift Lock overrideCheck fuse No. 1 (see page 228). If the 
problem was cured by changing the fuse or 
battery, you do not have to contact a Saab 
dealer.
If the fuse blows again as soon as the Shift 
Lock feature is activated you should contact 
your Saab dealer.
If the fuse is OK, check the battery regarding 
the voltage.
1 Apply the parking brake
2 Make sure the key is in position ON
3 Use a small tool such as a screwdriver 
and push the lever (see picture) down-
wards so that the detent button can be 
pressed approx. 10 mm
4 Move the selector out of position P to N
5 Remove the tool
6 Release the parking brake if the car is to 
be moved immediately; otherwise keep 
it applied
Automatic transmission, 
fault indicator
If ”Automatic transmission, fault indicator” 
light appears on the main instrument panel, 
the system has detected a fault in the auto-
matic transmission or its control module 
(see page 61). 
This also means that the Limp-home mode 
has been selected, to guard against further 
damage being done to the transmission. In 
this mode, the automatic transmission 
starts in 5th gear, and gear changes (if nec-
essary) will have to be made manually. 
Stop the car in a safe place. Switch off then 
restart the engine. If the fault is intermittent, 
the transmission will operate as normal 
despite the fault indicator being on. Have 
the car checked at an authorized Saab 
dealer.
It is not possible to select the SPORT, 
WINTER or Sentronic mode when the 
Limp-home mode is active. 
Gear changes must be made manually.
The following gears will be engaged in the 
respective selector positions when the auto-
matic transmission is in Limp-home mode:
NOTICEDue to electrical problems it may not be 
possible to move the selector out of the 
park position, even if the ignition is ON. If 
for some reason the selector has to be 
moved out of the park position (i.e. to tow 
the car a short distance) do as described 
below.
Position R  D  M L
Gear Reverse 5th 5th 2nd 
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197 Car care and technical information
Car care and 
technical 
information
772
  Hood .................................   198 
Engine compartment, 
4-cyl. engine ...................    199 
Engine compartment, 
6-cyl. (3.0t V6).................    200 
Emission control systems    201 
Engine...............................   202 
Engine oil .........................    203 
Transmission fluid...........    205 
Coolant .............................   206 
Brake and clutch fluid .....    207 
Power steering fluid ........    208 
Air filter .............................    208 Battery ..............................   209 
Drive belts ........................    211 
Wipers and washers .......    212 
Changing bulbs ...............    214 
Fuses ................................   226 
Wheels ..............................   232 
Compact spare wheel .....    236 
Flat spotting.....................    241 
Air conditioning (ACC) ...    242 
Safety belts ......................    243 
Upholstery and trim ........    243 
Textile carpeting..............    243 
Washing the car ..............    244 Waxing and polishing ......    245 
Engine compartment .......    245 
Touching up the paint .....    245 
Anti-corrosion treatment .    246 
For long trips ....................    248 
Recovery and/or recycling 
of automotive materials.    248 
Headlight aiming ..............    250 
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199 Car care and technical information
Engine compartment, 4-cyl. engine
10
9
6
7
8
1
2
4
3
5
IB1773
Engine compartment, 4-cyl. engine 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 Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid 
8 Turbo unit 
9 Ignition discharge module 
10 Reservoir, power-steering fluid 
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200 Car care and technical informationEngine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6)
99
2
1
4
57
6
10
83
IB1774
Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6) 1 Engine-oil dipstick 
2 Engine-oil filler cap 
3 Reservoir, brake/clutch fluid 
4 Fuse box 
5 Expansion tank, coolant 
6 Washer-fluid filler cap 
7Battery 
8 Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid 
9 Ignition discharge module 
10 Reservoir, power-steering fluid 
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225 Car care and technical information
Bulb tableA special kit containing spare bulbs and fuses is available as an 
accessory from your Saab dealer. A storage space for this is pro-
vided adjacent to the toolkit and jack, under the panel in the luggage 
compartment.# Cap   Wattage
1  H7 55  Headlight 
2 H1 55 Fog light 
3 P21W 21 Reversing lamp; side reversing 
lamp; rear fog lamp; cornering lamp
4 P21/5W 21/5 Stop/tail lamp 
5 P21W 21 Direction indicator, front/rear 
6 R10W 10  Dome light; courtesy lights; glove 
compartment; luggage compartment 
7 R5W 5 Safety belt reminder 
8 H6W  5 Reading light, overhead panel 
9 T4W 4 Reading light, rear
10 WY5W/
W5W5 Side indicators (yellow);/ 
High-mounted stop light (9-5 Sedan); 
parking lights; license plate illumina-
tion 
11 W2W 1,2 Switches; front ashtray NOTICEOnly fit lamps of the specified rating. Lamps of the wrong wattage 
could damage the wiring harness and electronics.
IB1336
123456
7891011
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