air condition SAAB 9-5 2004 Owner's Manual

253 Car care and technical information
Safety beltsRegularly check the function of the safety
belts as follows:
 Hold the diagonal strap and pull it sharply.
The safety belt should
lock
and it should
not be possible to withdraw it further.
Check the anchorage points in the floor.
They must not have suffered rust damage.
There must be no frayed threads in the web-
bing.
Safety belts must not come into contact with
substances such as polishes, oils or other
chemicals. If the straps are dirty, wash them
with warm water and a detergent or have
them replaced.
Upholstery and trimTo remove fluff or hairs from the seat uphol-
stery or headlining, use a moist, lint-free
cloth or a special lint remover (brush or
roller). Remove any dirty marks using a
cloth moistened with lukewarm soapy
water.
When using a stain remover, always work
from the outside towards the center to avoid
leaving a ring. If a soiled ring or spot should
remain, it can usually be removed using
lukewarm soapy water or water alone.
Wet patches left by spilt soft drinks or thin oil
must be wiped off immediately using an
absorbent material, such as kitchen paper,
and treated with stain remover.
Alcohol is recommended for removing
grease or oil stains, and a semi-stiff brush
may also be used.
Cleaning and caring for leather
upholsteryThe principal reason for treating leather
upholstery is to maintain its elegant appear-
ance and to provide it with a protective film.
Discoloration caused by dust and wear
mainly affects the lighter shades, although
this is not detrimental to the leather –
indeed, the patina resulting from use is often
considered desirable in leather. But if the
leather is allowed to become too grubby, it
can start to look shabby.
It is a good idea to clean and recondition the
leather twice a year – in conjunction with a
general spring-cleaning of the car – after the
winter and in the autumn, for instance. In
hot, dry climates, the leather will need to be
treated more frequently. Recommended
conditioner – Saab Leather Care Lotion.
Do not use unknown harsh polishing
agents, cleaning agents, sprays, coarse
soap or hot water.Textile carpetingVacuum clean the carpeting regularly. Car-
pets can also be cleaned using a brush, or
carpet shampoo applied with a sponge. Do
not use vacuum cleaners outdoors unless
they are properly grounded.
WARNING
If the car is involved in a crash, the safety
belts, belt pretensioners and other com-
ponents must be inspected by an autho-
rized Saab dealer.
Never make any alterations or repairs to
the safety belt yourself.
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257 Car care and technical information
What causes rust?Steel body panels of automobiles are sub-
ject to rusting whenever air and moisture
manage to penetrate the protective finish,
and body panels may rust through if the pro-
cess is unchecked. Rusting can occur wher-
ever water is trapped or where the car’s
panels are continuously damp. Damage to
paint and undercoating by stones, gravel
and minor crashes immediately exposes
metal to air and moisture. Road salts used
for de-icing will collect on the bottom of the
car and promote rusting. Areas of the coun-
try with high humidity have great potential
for rust problems, especially where salt is
used on roads or there is moist sea air.
Industrial pollution (fallout) may also
damage paint and promote rusting.
Preventive maintenanceThe following procedures are necessary to
help protect against rusting. Refer also to
the terms and conditions of the Sheet Metal
Coverage described in the warranty book-
let.
1
Wash the car frequently, and wax at
least twice a year.
Under adverse con-
ditions, where there is a rapid buildup of
dirt, sand or road salt, wash your car at
least once a week. After extreme expo-
sure to salted snow or slush, evidenced
by a white film on the car, wash the car
immediately. Frequent washing will pre-
vent paint damage from acid rain and
other airborne contaminants such as
tree sap and bird droppings. If any of
these contaminants are noticed on the
car the finish should be washed immedi-
ately.
 Begin washing by rinsing the entire car
with water to loosen and flush off heavy
concentrations of dirt (include the
underbody).
 Sponge the car with a solution of either
a good quality car soap or mild general
purpose (dish washing) detergent and
water.
 Rinse car thoroughly with clean water.
 After washing, check and clear all
drains in doors and body panels.
 Wipe the car dry, preferably using a
chamois.2
Clean the underside of the car during
the winter.
Use high pressure water to
clean the car’s underside (floor panels,
wheel wells) at least at mid- winter and
in the spring.
3
Inspect the car frequently for leaks or
damage, and arrange for needed
repairs promptly.
After washing or after
heavy rain, check for leaks. When wash-
ing the car inspect body surfaces for
paint damage. While checking for leaks,
lift the floor mats and check beneath
them. Water can collect in these areas
and remain for prolonged periods. Dry
any wet areas including the floor mats.
Have leaks repaired as soon as possi-
ble.
Use touch-up paint to repair small
scratches or minor finish damage. Areas
where metal is exposed will rust quickly
and MUST be repaired immediately by
touch-up or professional repainting.
Rust must be removed, the bare metal
primed and painted. Major body
damage should be repaired immediately
and new panels or exposed areas
should be undercoated with anti- corro-
sion material.
Repairs of this type are the owner’s
responsibility and are not covered under
warranty.
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267 Customer Assistance and Information
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data RecordersYour vehicle, like other modern motor vehi-
cles, has a number of sophisticated com-
puter systems that monitor and control sev-
eral aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle comput-
ers to monitor emission control components
to optimize fuel economy, to monitor condi-
tions for airbag deployment, to provide
anti-lock braking and to help the driver con-
trol the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Some information may be stored during reg-
ular operations to facilitate repair of
detected malfunctions; other information is
stored only in a crash or near crash event by
computer systems commonly called event
data recorders (EDR).
In a crash or near crash event, computer
systems, such as the Airbag Sensing and
Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle
may record information about the condition
of the vehicle and how it was operated, such
as engine speed, throttle position, vehicle
speed, seat belt usage, airbag readiness,
airbag performance data, and the severity
of a collision. These data have been used to
improve vehicle crash performance and
may be used to improve crash performance
of future vehicles and driving safety. These
on-board systems are somewhat like the
data recorders on many airplanes, but they
do not record sounds, such as conversation
of vehicle occupants.To read this information, special equipment
is needed and access to the vehicle or the
SDM is required. Saab will not access infor-
mation about a crash event or share it with
others other than
(a) with the consent of the vehicle owner or,
if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of
the lessee,
(b) in response to an official request of
police or similar government office,
(c) as part of Saab’s defense of litigation
through the discovery process, or
(d) as required by law.
In addition, once Saab collects or receives
data, Saab may
(a) use the data for GM research needs,
(b) make it available for research where
appropriate confidentiality is to be main-
tained and need is shown, or
(c) share summary data which is not tied to
a specific vehicle with non-Saab organiza-
tions for research purposes.
Others, such as law enforcement, may have
access to the special equipment that can
read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or SDM.Please check the OnStar subscription ser-
vice agreement or manual for information
on its operations and data collection.
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283 Index
Index
AA/C system, fault diagnosis
_______ 252
A/C system, maintenance
_________ 252
ABS brakes
____________________ 168
ACC
__________________________ 75
ACC functions
___________________ 78
ACC, automatic climate control
_____ 75
ACC, calibration
_________________ 83
ACC, condensation _______________ 84
ACC, programming _______________ 81
ACC, useful tips
_________________ 83
Adjusting the steering wheel
_______ 120
Adjustment, seats
________________ 12
Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis
and maintenance ______________ 252
Air distribution, ACC ______________ 80
Airbag
_________________________ 31
Alarm _________________________ 46
Alarm functions
__________________ 49
Alarm signals
________________ 46
, 49
Alternator
_____________________ 212
Alternator drive belt
__________ 212
, 275
Alternator rating
________________ 275
Anticorrosion treatment
___________ 256
Antidazzle rear-view mirror
________ 125
Ashtrays
______________________ 131
Audio System
___________________ 85
Audio System, quick guide
_________ 87
Autochecking of lights on starting
____ 60Automatic climate control (ACC)
_____ 75
Automatic transmission, technical
data
_________________________ 276
Aviod theft, tip
__________________ 197
BBattery
________________________ 210
Battery charging/replacing
________ 211
Battery, boost starting
____________ 191
Before a long journey ____________ 258
Before towing a camper or trailer
___ 181
Belt guide
______________________ 17
Boost starting using jump leads
____ 191
Brake and clutch fluid
____________ 208
Brake-fluid reservoir
_____________ 208
Brakes, technical data ____________ 277
Bulbs, changing
________________ 215
Bulbs, table of
__________________ 226
Buying new tires ________________ 235
CCD changer
_____________________ 97
CD player
______________________ 95
CHECK messages
_______________ 67
CHECKING
_____________________ 67
Calibration, ACC
_________________ 83
Cancelling the programmed settings
_81
Car alarm
______________________ 46
Car care
______________________ 199
Cargo net, 9-5 Wagon
____________ 142Carpeting, care of
_______________ 253
Cassette player
__________________ 92
Catalytic converter, important
considerations _________________ 152
Central locking ___________________ 40
Change language in SID
___________ 68
Change of address notification
_____ 266
Changing a wheel
_______________ 247
Changing bulbs
_________________ 215
Changing wiper blades
___________ 213
Charger/Jump starting ____________ 193
Charging the battery/Jump starting
__ 193
Chassis number
________________ 280
Chassis number, key to
___________ 281
Checks before towing a camper or
trailer
________________________ 181
Child safety
_____________________ 23
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 43
Cleaning, engine bay
_____________ 255
Clock
_______________________ 67
, 68
Color code, body
________________ 280
Color code, trim _________________ 280
Compact spare wheel
____________ 246
Compass
______________________ 126
Condensation, ACC
_______________ 84
Coolant
_______________________ 207
Courtesy Headlight Feature
________ 70
Cruise control
__________________ 167
Cup holder
_____________________ 134
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