tailgate SAAB 9-5 2006 User Guide
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136 Interior equipment and trunkLoad anchoring
Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open, see 
page 185.
WARNING
 Put heavy loads as low down and as 
far forward as possible in the luggage 
compartment, i.e. against the back of 
the rear seat.
Never overload the cargo net. If the 
elastic breaks this may cause personal 
injury. Do not use a cargo net that 
shows signs of wear.
 Never stack cargo so high that any part 
of the cargo lies above the edge of the 
backrest, if a cargo guard is not 
being used.
 Always tie down the cargo so that it 
cannot be thrown forward during 
heavy braking or in the event of a 
crash.
 Unsecured and heavy cargo can 
increase the risk of injury during hard 
braking, sudden avoidance maneu-
vers and in the event of a crash.
 For the best load anchoring, use the 
special cargo tie down eye and load 
straps.
 Load the cargo tie down eyes evenly. 
Never attach more than one strap to 
each tie down eye.
 Provide protection on sharp edges to 
prevent damage to the load straps.
 Never use the elastic floor net and 
elastic side net (accessory) when the 
rear seat is folded down. These nets 
are only intended to keep light objects 
tidy, not for the anchoring of loads.
 If possible, avoid having the rear seat 
folded down when driving with a heavy 
load because the anchoring possibili-
ties are restricted when the rear seat is 
in this position. That the rear seat is 
in the upright position is a basic 
requirement for protection against 
cargo displacement in the event of 
a crash.
 Cargo can intrude into the passenger 
compartment during a sudden stop or 
front crash if the outer safety belts are 
not fastened. Check that the two red 
warning-indication flags are fully 
down. This shows that the backrests 
are locked.
WARNING
 Match the speed and driving style 
according to how the car is loaded. 
The driving characteristics of the car 
can be affected because the center of 
gravity is altered when there is a cargo 
in the luggage compartment. 
 An object weighing 55 lbs. (25 kg) cor-
responds to a weight of 2200 lbs. 
(1000 kg) in a head on crash at 
32 mph (50 km/h).
 Adjust the car’s load (passengers and 
luggage) so that the gross vehicle 
weight or the axle weight is not 
exceeded, see page 260.
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141 Starting and driving
IB3878
Starting and driving
 Ignition switch ________    142 
Starting the engine ____    143 
Important considerations 
for driving___________    146 
Refueling ____________   148 
Engine Break-In Period_    152 
Gear changing ________    152 
Cruise control ________    161 
Braking ______________   162 
Electronic Stability 
Program (ESP) _______    165 
Economical motoring __    172 
Driving in cold weather_    174 
Driving in hot weather _    175 
Towing a trailer
 _____   176 Driving with a roof rack 
load________________   181 
Driving at night _______    183 
Driving with a load ____    183 
Driving with a spare 
wheel fitted _________    185 
Driving with the trunk 
lid/tailgate open______    185 
Driving in deep water __    185 
Towing the car________    185 
Jump starting ________    188 
Saab Parking 
Assistance
 ________   170 
Parking brake ________    167 
Parking ______________   168 
 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars 
(can depend on model variant, engine variant, 
market specification, options or accessories).
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182 Starting and driving4 Close the doors on the left-hand side of 
the car gently, to hold the carrier feet in 
place. 
5 Now go around to the other side of the 
car and remove the plastic cover from 
the carrier’s adjustable foot. Fold back 
the rubber strip and insert the pins on 
the foot into the fixing holes. Do the 
same with the other carrier and close the 
doors gently. 
6 Tighten each carrier by turning the knob 
clockwise (by hand). Tighten just 
enough to bring the foot up against the 
edges of the fixing holes. 
Remove the carriers when not in use, as 
they increase fuel consumption. 
The instructions that accompany the carri-
ers also include advice on driving with a roof 
load – we strongly recommend that you 
read them carefully. 
Fitting the roof carriers
 , 
9-5 SportCombi with roof rails1 Clean the car’s roof rails.
2 Check the markings on the cross mem-
bers to see which is the front and which 
is the rear roof carrier.
3 Place the cross members on the roof 
rails, on their respective sides of the 
center supports. The cross members 
must not be placed beyond the front or 
rear joint on the rail. Ensure that the dis-
tance between the cross members is at 
least 28 inches (700 mm).
If a roof box is to be fitted, the cross 
members must be positioned so that the 
tailgate can be opened fully without hit-
ting the roof box.
4 Using your thumb, press the bracket so 
that it lies snugly against the outside of 
the roof rail. Make sure that the roof car-
riers are seated centrally on the rubber 
spacers and that these sit correctly on 
the roof rail. Pull the spacers down 
slightly on the inside of the roof rail.
5 Center the roof carriers so that they pro-
trude equally on both sides.
6 Tighten the roof carriers by hand. 
Ensure that the tightening knobs are 
upright once the roof carriers have been 
tightened.
7 Make sure the roof carriers are securely 
in place.
IB1294
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185 Starting and driving
Driving with a spare 
wheel fittedSee page 238.Driving with the trunk 
lid/tailgate openAvoid driving with the trunk lid/tailgate partly 
or fully open, since exhaust fumes can be 
drawn into the cabin.
If you must drive with the trunk lid/tailgate 
open, all windows and the moonroof must 
be closed and the cabin fan on at its highest 
speed setting.
Driving in deep water Towing the carNOTICEDo not drive in water deeper than 
12 inches (30 cm) and do not drive faster 
than 3–4 mph. Water can otherwise be 
sucked into the engine. The engine will be 
seriously damaged if water enters the 
intake system.
WARNING
 Remember that the brake servo does 
not operate when the engine is off. 
Much greater pressure than normal 
will therefore be required to operate 
the brake pedal. 
 Nor does the steering servo operate 
when the engine is off. The steering 
will therefore be much heavier than 
usual. 
 The towing vehicle should always be 
heavier than the vehicle on tow. 
 Never allow passengers to ride in the 
car being towed. 
 Always seek professional help if the 
car needs to be towed.
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212 Car care and technical informationTrunk lid light and taillights, 
9-5 SedanBefore changing bulbs in the trunk, you 
must first release the trim at the foot of the 
trunk. This involves removing the handle 
and the three trim fasteners (studs).
1 Unscrew the handle on the inside of the 
tailgate.
2 Using the peg in the top of the screw-
driver handle, push in the button in the 
center of the studs.
3 Remove the studs.
Changing bulbs 
1 Squeeze together the silver plastic lug 
and the electrical connection and with-
draw the lamp holder.
2 The bulb has a bayonet fitting. Press in 
the bulb and twist it counterclockwise.
3 Change the bulb.Refitting the trim 
1 Reset the studs by pushing back the 
center buttons so that they protrude by 
0.2 inch (5 mm).
2 Insert the studs through the trim and tail-
gate panel. Press the center buttons in, 
flush with the collar.
3 Screw the handle back onto the trunk.
IB3909
IB518
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213 Car care and technical information
High-mounted stop lights, 
9-5 SedanThe bulbs can be accessed after the panel 
in the rear headlining has been removed.
1 Remove the panel by carefully pushing 
in the two clips, one at the time.
2 Release the bulb holder, which is 
retained by a clip at either end.
3 Withdraw the bulb gently straight back.
4 Push in the new bulb.
5 Refit the bulb holder.
6 Replace the panel by carefully pushing 
the panel towards the headlining so that 
the two clips engage their respective 
slot.
Rear lights clusters, 
9-5 SportCombi1 Open the tailgate.
2 Remove the two screws securing the 
light cluster to the body. 
3
2
2
3
1
IB519
High-mounted stop lights1 Panel
2 Retaining clips
3 Bulbs
IB3911
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215 Car care and technical information
Tailgate bulbs, 
9-5 SportCombi1 Turn the lock a quarter turn (90 °) with a 
screwdriver or the ignition key.
2 Open and remove the cover.
3 Remove the bulb holder by pressing the 
plastic lug to the side.
4 Press in the bulb and twist it 
counterclockwise.
5 Change the bulb.
6 Check that the new bulb is working.
Reassembly:
1 Place the two ”hinges” in the recess in 
the tailgate.
2 Then push the ”hinges” into the recess 
and close the cover.
3 Turn the lock a quarter turn.
IB3914
IB3915
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277 Index
TTCS OFF
 ______________________ 63
TP
 ____________________________ 99
Table of fuses
 __________________ 221
Tachometer
 _____________________ 64
Tailgate, opening
 ________________ 47
Tank gauge
 _____________________ 65
Technical data _________________ 259
Technical data, radio/audio
 ________ 108
Temperature control, ACC _________ 81
Temperature gauge, engine ________ 65
Temperature zones, ACC
 __________ 81
Textile carpeting
 ________________ 243
Through-load hatch ______________ 132
Tie Downs
 _____________________ 132
Tightening torque, wheel studs
 _____ 239
Time display
 ___________________ 105
Tip, driving at night
 ______________ 183
Tip, to avoid theft
 _______________ 168
Tips, ACC
 ______________________ 86
Tire chains ____________________ 231
Tire date code __________________ 237
Tire inspection and rotation
 _______ 226
Tire markings
 __________________ 233
Tire pressure ___________________ 184
Tire sidewall labeling
 ____________ 232
Tire terminology and definitions
 ____ 234
Tire, compact spare
 _____________ 237
Tires
 _____________________ 225
, 268
Tires, winter
 ___________________ 268
Tools
 _________________________ 185Touching-in the paintwork
 _________ 245
Towbar attachment
 ______________ 176
Towbar load
 ___________________ 180
Towing the car _________________ 185
Towing, automatics
 ______________ 185
Traffic programme ________________ 99
Trailer weights
 __________________ 261
Treadwear indicators
 ____________ 227
Trionic
 ________________________ 194
Trip computer
 ___________________ 68
Trip meter
 ______________________ 64
Trunk
 _________________________ 130
Trunk lid, opening
 ________________ 47
Tuning
 _________________________ 93
Turbo gauge
 ____________________ 66
Turbo, points to note
 _____________ 146
UUnder the hood
 _________________ 193
Uniform tire quality grading
 ________ 229
Upholstery and trim
 ______________ 243
Upholstery and trim, care of
 _______ 243
VVanity mirrors
 __________________ 125
Vehicle Data Collection
 ___________ 257
Ventilated front seats
 _____________ 87
Viscosity, engine oil
 _____________ 262
WWarning labels
 ____________________ 7
Warning light, AIR BAG
 ____________ 37
Warning lights
 ___________________ 58
Washers
 ______________________ 205
Washers, windshield
 _____________ 206
Washing the car
 ________________ 244
Waxing and polishing
 ____________ 245
Wear indicators, tires _____________ 227
What Will You See After an Airbag 
Inflates?
 ______________________ 38
Wheel replacement
 ______________ 230
Wheel, change
 _________________ 239
Wheels and tires ________________ 268
Wheels and tires, sizes
 ___________ 268
When it is time for new tires
 _______ 227
Windshield washers
 ______________ 77
Windshield wipers
 ________________ 77
Winter tires
 ________________ 236
, 268
Wiper blades, replacing
 ___________ 205
Wipers and washers
 __________ 77
, 205
XXenon headlight
 ________________ 207
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