2009 Saab 9 5 Owners Manual

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9-5 Sedan_______________________ 9-5 SportCombi __________________ Wheelbase _______________________ Ground clearance at gross vehicle weight 190.4 in (4836 mm) 190.6 in (4841 mm) 80.4 in (2042 mm) 57.3 in (1454 mm) 57.7 in (1465 mm) 106.4 in (2703 mm) approx. 4.6 in (116 mm) Track: Front __________________________ Rear ___________________________ Turning circle (curb to curb) ___________ Turning circle (measured at vehicle extremi- ties) _____________________________ Number of seats (incl. driver) _________ 59.9 in (1522 mm) *) 60.2 in (1528 mm) *) 37.1 ft (11.3 m) 39.0 ft (11.9 m) *) Specified track applies to wheel sizes: 6.5 x 16 VIN on cars sold in Canada VIN on cars sold in USA Permissible load (in addition to driver) = GVW minus curb weight The maximum permissible axle load, front or rear, must not be exceeded. The maximum permissible axle load, front or rear, must not be exceeded. Chassis number in engine bay Weight ready for driving (i.e. with full fuel 3450–3760 lbs. tank, washer-fluid reservoir, standard tools and spare wheel) ____________________ (1565–1705 kg) Gross vehicle weight (GVW) ___________ 4390–4700 lbs. (1990–2130 kg) Maximum axle load: Front ___________________________ 2590 lbs. (1175 kg) Rear, 9-5 Sedan ___________________ 2310 lbs. (1050 kg) Rear, 9-5 SportCombi ______________ 2480 lbs. (1125 kg) Weight distribution: Curb weight, front/rear ______________ 60/40 % GVW, front/rear ___________________ 50/50 % Maximum roof load __________________ 220 lbs. (100 kg) Maximum luggage compartment load§ ___ 176 lbs. (80 kg) Maximum combined load, luggage compartment and roof ________________ 264 lbs. (120 kg) 95_US_MY09.book Page 259 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Luggage compartment Luggage compartment, length, 9-5 Sedan: Rear seat upright _________________ Rear seat folded down _____________ Luggage compartment, length, 9-5 SportCombi: 43.0 in (1092 mm) 67.5 in (1714 mm) Rear seat upright _________________ Rear seat folded __________________ 42.8 in (1087 mm) 68.2 in (1732 mm) WARNING (cid:127) The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded. Note that if some accessories (e.g. towbar, CD changer) are fitted, the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these. (cid:127) When carrying a load in the luggage compartment, make sure that it is tied down securely, particularly when part or all of the rear seat is folded down. Specifications 259 Trailer Maximum towing speed: Trailer with brakes _________________ 60 mph (100 km/h) Trailer without brakes _______________ Local restrictions apply Maximum weight: Trailer with brakes _________________ 3500 lbs (1588 kg) Trailer without brakes ______________ 1000 lbs (450 kg) Maximum load on ball hitch __________ 110–165 lbs (50–75 kg) The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by Saab Automobile AB. Note that local restrictions may apply to trailer speeds and weights (see page 174). 95_US_MY09.book Page 260 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 260 Specifications Engine 4-cylinder ________________________ Cylinder bores _____________________ Stroke ___________________________ Swept volume _____________________ Idling speed _______________________ Four cylinders, twin overhead cam- shafts, 16 valves and two balancer shafts. 3.54 in (90 mm) 3.54 in (90 mm) 139.7 cu.in (2.290 litres) 825 rpm (man.) 860 rpm (aut.) Antifreeze_________________________ Saab-approved antifreeze 7.8 qts (7.4 litres) Coolant capacity ___________________ Fuel Fuel-tank capacity __________________ Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or 18.0 gal. (68 litres) higher. Although not required, use higher octane fuel for optimum perfor- mance - 93 octane. Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used, although not lower than 87 octane. However, engine performance will fall slightly and heavy loading and laboring should be avoided. For further information on fuel, see page 148. Engine oil Oil capacity incl. filter (on changing) _____ 4.1 qts (4.0 litres) Engine variants 2.3 Turbo Rating, SAE at 5000 rpm ____________ 260 hp (191 kW) Maximum torque, SAE at 1900 rpm ____ 258.0 ft.lb. (350 Nm) Electrical system Voltage ___________________________ 12 V Battery capacity ____________________ 70 Ah Brake system Footbrake (ABS) ____________________ Hydraulic, dual- circuit brake sys- tem. Diagonally split circuit with vac- uum servo unit. Disc brakes front and rear. EBD, see page 160. Parkingbrake _______________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid _________________________ DOT 4 95_US_MY09.book Page 261 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Wheels and tires (recommended dimensions) All season tires 215/55 R16 93 H 235/45 R17 94 V Winter tires 215/55 R16 93 Q 225/45 R17 94 Q XL/RF 235/45 R17 94 Q 2.3 Turbo Specifications 261 Wheel sizes 6.5 x 16” 7 x 17” 7.5 x 17” Before changing to wheels/tires of another size, we recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer regarding acceptable options. Speed ratings and load indexes, see page 228. Compact spare: Wheel___________________________ 4 x 16” Tire_____________________________ T115/70 R16 Pressure_________________________ 60 psi (420 kPa) Maximum life _____________________ 2,200 miles (3500 km) Maximum speed __________________ 50 mph (80 km/h) 95_US_MY09.book Page 262 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 262 Specifications Tires NOTICE Snow chains: Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only be used with the following wheel-tire combinations: Wheels 6.5 x 16”_______ 215/55 R16 Before you purchase winter wheels we recommend that you obtain information on the sizes suitable for your car. We therefore recommend that you contact an authorised Saab dealer. Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains. Snow chains must not protrude more than 0.35 in. (9 mm) from the tire’s tread and its inside. Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16". Snow chains must be tensioned after a short distance. Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph (50 km/h). NOTICE Wheels larger than 17” must not be fitted. Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb if the car is heavily laden. This particularly applies to cars with 17" wheels. Wheel offset must be 49 mm. 95_US_MY09.book Page 263 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tires Tire size Load/speed mph (km/h) 1) Front kPa/psi Rear kPa/psi All season tires 215/55 R16 93 H 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 290/42 1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190) 240/35 4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190) 240/35 1–5 pers./120– (190–) 280/41 235/45 R17 94 V 230/33 230/33 270/39 240/35 240/35 280/41 Specifications 263 Winter tires 215/55 R16 93 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 270/39 235/45 R17 94 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38 225/45 R17 94 Q XL/RF 240/35 260/38 250/36 270/39 240/35 260/38 420/60 420/60 Max 50 (80) Compact spare T115/70 R16 Spare wheel 1) Do not exceed posted speed limits. By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the surrounding air temperature. The values for tire pressure in the table above are for tires at 68°F (20°C). The tire pressure will increase as the tires become warm (e.g. during motorway driving), and decrease as they cool. When the temperature of the tires increase or decrease by 10 degrees the tire pressure will correspondingly increase or decrease by 10 kPa/2 psi (0.1 bar). 95_US_MY09.book Page 264 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 264 Specifications Plates and labels When consulting your Saab dealer, it may be necessary to quote the car’s V.I.N., engine and gearbox numbers. 1 V.I.N. number, inside windshield. 2 V.I.N. label and certification label. 3 Gearbox number. 4 Engine number. 5 Canada: Label for tire pressure and color codes (trim and body). USA: Label for tire pressure can be found on the left B-pillar, see also page 229. Color codes (trim and body) can be found on the V.I.N. label on the B-pillar. 6 Chassis number, stamped on body. 95_US_MY09.book Page 265 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab Information Display: (cid:127) Outdoor temperature display can be adjusted. Miscellaneous: (cid:127) Select the on-time for heated rear seat 3. (cid:127) Additional sweep of the wipers after wind- shield washer function (ON or OFF). (cid:127) Courtesy Headlight Feature on-time can vary from 20 to 50 seconds. (cid:127) Night panel illumination deactivation speed for the speedometer can be adjusted. Specifications 265 Following adjustments can be done by the driver: Automatic Climate Control (ACC): You can choose whether front seat and rear window heating is to be activated manually or automatically; see "Adaptation of ACC" on page 85. Saab 9-5 Audio System (see page 106): (cid:127) Speed dependent volume. Daytime Running Lights: To disable, turn off the ignition and pull out fuse 35, see page 217. Adjustable systems Several of the systems in your Saab car can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed. We recommend that you contact an autho- rized Saab dealer for further information. Car alarm/central locking system: (cid:127) The number of blinks when locking/ unlocking. (cid:127) Automatic locking of the trunk when the car (SportCombi) is driven, 1 to 8 mph (2–14 km/h), YES or NO. (cid:127) Automatic locking of the trunk (Sport- Combi) when it is closed, YES or NO. (cid:127) Automatic locking of all doors when the car is driven above 7.5 mph (12 km/h), YES or NO. 95_US_MY09.book Page 266 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 266 Specifications (This page has been left blank) 95_US_MY09.book Page 267 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Index A/C system, fault diagnosis ________ 245 A/C system, maintenance _________ 244 ABS brakes ____________________ 160 ACC __________________________ 79 ACC functions ___________________ 82 ACC, automatic climate control ______ 79 ACC, calibration _________________ 86 ACC, condensation water __________ 86 ACC, useful tips _________________ 86 AUX input _____________________ 104 Adjustable systems ______________ 265 Adjusting the steering wheel _______ 114 Adjustment, seats ________________ 18 Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis and maintenance ______________ 244 Airbag _________________________ 29 Alarm __________________________ 50 Alarm functions __________________ 53 Alarm signals ________________ 50, 53 Album information _______________ 104 Alternator _____________________ 199 Alternator drive belt __________ 199, 260 Alternator rating ________________ 260 Antennas ______________________ 109 Anticorrosion treatment ___________ 246 Antidazzle rear-view mirror ________ 121 Anti-skid ______________________ 163 Autochecking of lights on starting ____ 64 Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with garage door opener ____________ 118 Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 79 Aviod theft, tip __________________ 166 Battery ________________________ 197 Battery charging/replacing ________ 197 Battery, boost starting ____________ 184 Before a long journey ____________ 247 Before towing a camper or trailer ___ 177 Belt guide ______________________ 12 Boost starting using jump leads ____ 184 Brake and clutch fluid ____________ 194 Brake-fluid reservoir _____________ 194 Brakes, technical data ____________ 261 Bulbs, changing _________________ 202 Bulbs, table of __________________ 213 Buying new tires ________________ 223 CD changer ____________________ 100 CHECK messages _______________ 71 CHECKING _____________________ 71 Car alarm ______________________ 50 Car care ______________________ 187 Cargo net, 9-5 SportCombi ________ 137 Carpeting, care of _______________ 241 Index 267 Catalytic converter, important considerations _________________ 145 Central locking ___________________ 44 Change language in SID ___________ 72 Change of address notification _____ 254 Changing a wheel _______________ 237 Changing bulbs _________________ 202 Changing wiper blades ___________ 200 Charge mobile phone ____________ 126 Charger/Jump starting ____________ 186 Charging the battery/Jump starting __ 186 Chassis number ________________ 264 Checks before towing a camper or trailer ________________________ 177 Child safety _____________________ 22 Child safety locks, rear doors _______ 47 Cleaning, engine bay _____________ 243 Clock _________________________ 105 Color code, body ________________ 264 Color code, trim _________________ 264 Compact spare wheel ____________ 235 Compass ______________________ 122 Condensation water, ACC __________ 86 Connecting a portable player ______ 105 Coolant _______________________ 193 Courtesy Headlight Feature ________ 74 Crash memory, see EDR _________ 255 Cross modulation _______________ 110 Cruise control __________________ 159 Cup holder _____________________ 128 95_US_MY09.book Page 268 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Index 268 DICE/TWICE ___________________ 215 Date _________________________ 105 Date code, tires _________________ 231 Date display ___________________ 106 Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 229 Determining correct load, tires _____ 231 Dim-dipped beam ________________ 73 Direction indicators _______________ 75 Diversity antenna _______________ 109 Door handles ____________________ 44 Door mirrors ___________________ 116 Doors, locks & luggage compartment _ 43 Drive belt ______________________ 260 Drive belt, alternator _____________ 199 Drive belts, length _______________ 260 Driver’s seat, programmable ________ 20 Driving at night _________________ 179 Driving in hot weather ____________ 173 Driving with a load _______________ 179 EDR (Event Data Recorders) ______ 255 ESP® ________________________ 163 Electric heating of rear seat ________ 87 Electric windows ________________ 115 Electrical system, technical data ____ 260 Electrically retractable door mirrors _ 117 Electronic Stability Program _______ 163 Electronic starting interlock _________ 49 Emergency operation of moonroof __ 124 Emission control systems _________ 190 Engine bay ____________________ 189 Engine bay, cleaning _____________ 243 Engine number _________________ 264 Engine oil, grade ________________ 260 Engine, description ______________ 192 Engine, technical data ____________ 260 Engine, temperature gauge _________ 66 Engine-oil level, checking _________ 192 Error codes, Audio System ________ 112 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ______ 255 Expansion tank, coolant __________ 193 Filling a portable fuel container _____ 148 Flat spots, tires _________________ 222 Fluid level, automatic transmission __ 193 Foldable door mirrors ____________ 117 Folding the parcel shelf, 9-5 SportCombi ________________ 133 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ____ 129 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi 132 Frequency band _________________ 93 Frequently asked questions on airbag 40 Front fog lights __________________ 76 Frost warning ___________________ 68 Fuel __________________________ 146 Fuel consumption ________________ 68 Fuel container __________________ 148 Fuel gauge _____________________ 65 Fuel grade _____________________ 260 Fuel information _________________ 148 Fuse box under hood ____________ 218 Fuse panel _____________________ 214 Fuses _________________________ 214 Garage door opener _____________ 118 Gearbox number ________________ 264 Gearbox oil, checking ____________ 193 General functions _______________ 105 Glove compartment ______________ 126 Handbrake _____________________ 165 Hazard warning lights _____________ 76 Head restraint ___________________ 21 Headlight flasher _________________ 73 Headlights ______________________ 73 Heated front seats ________________ 87 Hood _________________________ 188 Horn __________________________ 114 If a tire goes flat _________________ 226 Ignition switch __________________ 140 95_US_MY09.book Page 269 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Immobilizer _____________________ 49 Indicator and warning lights ________ 58 Indicator lights ___________________ 58 Information about fuel ____________ 148 Instrument illumination ____________ 75 Instruments and controls ___________ 57 Interior equipment _______________ 113 Interior lighting _________________ 124 Interior rearview mirror ___________ 116 Jack __________________________ 238 Key ___________________________ 44 Key, remove ___________________ 140 LATCH (child safety) ______________ 23 Labeling, tire sidewall ____________ 227 Labels __________________________ 7 Leather upholstery, care of ________ 241 Light horn ______________________ 73 Light switches ___________________ 73 Loading MP3 discs ______________ 102 Loading your vehicle _____________ 229 Luggage-compartment lighting _____ 125 MP3 player ____________________ 102 Main instrument panel _____________ 58 Main/dipped beam ________________ 73 Maintenance schedule ___________ 252 Maintenance, A/C-system _________ 244 Maxi fuses _____________________ 215 Milometer ______________________ 64 Moonroof ______________________ 123 Motoring abroad ________________ 247 Multipath propagation ____________ 109 NIGHT _________________________ 72 New tires, buying ________________ 223 Night Panel _____________________ 72 Odometer ______________________ 64 Oil capacity, engine ______________ 260 Oil specification _________________ 260 Outdoor temperature ______________ 68 Owner assistance _______________ 253 Paintwork, touching-in ____________ 243 Parcel shelf, folding ______________ 133 Index 269 Parking Assistance ______________ 168 Parking lights ____________________ 73 Plates and labels ________________ 264 Poly-V-belt _____________________ 199 Portable fuel container ___________ 148 Portable player _________________ 104 Power outlet ___________________ 126 Power steering _________________ 196 Power-steering fluid ______________ 196 Pressure gauge __________________ 67 Prestige _______________________ 107 Programme type ALARM __________ 99 Quality grading, tires _____________ 224 Questions on function of airbag ______ 40 RDS time ______________________ 106 Radiator fan ____________________ 199 Radio __________________________ 93 Radio Data System (RDS) _________ 94 Radio text ______________________ 94 Radio waves ___________________ 110 Rain sensor _____________________ 77 Random playback of MP3 files, CD __ 103 Random playback, CD ____________ 99 Random playback, CD changer ____ 101 Rapid playing an MP3 file _________ 103 95_US_MY09.book Page 270 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Index 270 Rear fog light ____________________ 74 Rear seat, 9-5 Sedan, folding ______ 129 Rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi, folding __ 132 Rear window heating _____________ 82 Rear-seat head restraints __________ 21 Rear-view mirror, auto-dimming ____ 121 Rearview mirrors ________________ 116 Reclamation ___________________ 248 Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission, towing a camper or trailer _______________ 175 Refuelling _____________________ 146 Relay panel ____________________ 217 Remote control __________________ 44 Remote-control battery, changing ____ 49 Remove the key ________________ 140 Removing CDs __________________ 99 Removing CDs, CD-changer ______ 100 Removing MP3 discs ____________ 102 Replacement, wheel _____________ 225 Reporting safety defects __________ 254 Reprogramming of systems _______ 265 Reservoir, power-steering fluid _____ 196 Retractable door mirrors __________ 117 Rev counter _____________________ 64 Reversing lights _________________ 76 Rolling advertisements ____________ 94 Roof load ______________________ 179 Rotation of tires _________________ 231 Running-in _____________________ 170 SDM _________________________ 255 SID ___________________________ 68 Saab Information Display (SID) ______ 68 Saab Parking Assistance _________ 168 Safety belts _____________________ 12 Safety belts, care of _____________ 240 Safety-belt pretensioners __________ 15 Safety-belt reminder ______________ 12 Seats __________________________ 18 Securing a load __________________ 47 Selecting a radio station ___________ 93 Selecting and changing tracks, CD ___ 99 Selecting/changing MP3 file _______ 103 Selector lever indication, automatic transmission ___________________ 67 Sentronic, manual mode __________ 156 Service costs ___________________ 253 Service information ______________ 254 Service intervals ________________ 252 Service record retention __________ 253 Setting the clock ________________ 105 Setting the date _________________ 105 Settings, seats ___________________ 18 Shadow effect __________________ 110 Side airbags ____________________ 36 Signalling, horn _________________ 114 Snow chains ___________________ 172 Sorting music __________________ 103 Sound system __________________ 107 Sources of AM interference ________ 111 Sources of FM interference ________ 111 Spare wheel ___________________ 235 Spark plugs ____________________ 260 Speed dependent volume compensation _________________ 106 Speedometer _________________ 64, 65 Starting in cold weather, ACC _______ 84 Starting in hot weather, ACC ________ 84 Steering wheel adjustment ________ 114 Steering wheel controls ____________ 91 Steps for determining correct load limit _________________________ 231 Stone-chip damage, repairing ______ 243 Storage compartments ___________ 126 Storing radio stations ______________ 93 Sun visors _____________________ 125 Switches _______________________ 73 Symboler ________________________ 9 Systems, adjustment _____________ 265 TCS OFF _______________________ 63 TP ____________________________ 99 Table of fuses __________________ 216 Tachometer _____________________ 64 Tailgate, opening _________________ 47 Tank gauge _____________________ 65 Technical data __________________ 257 Technical data, radio/audio ________ 108 Temperature control, ACC _________ 81 Index 271 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? _______________________ 38 Wheel replacement ______________ 225 Wheel, change _________________ 237 Wheels and tires ________________ 261 Wheels and tires, sizes ___________ 261 When it is time for new tires _______ 222 Windshield washers ______________ 77 Windshield wipers ________________ 77 Winter tires ________________ 231, 261 Wiper blades, replacing ___________ 200 Wipers and washers __________ 77, 200 Xenon headlight ________________ 202 95_US_MY09.book Page 271 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Temperature gauge, engine ________ 66 Temperature zones, ACC __________ 81 Textile carpeting ________________ 241 Through-load hatch ______________ 131 Tie Downs _____________________ 131 Tightening torque, wheel studs _____ 237 Time display ___________________ 106 Tip, driving at night ______________ 179 Tip, to avoid theft _______________ 166 Tips, ACC ______________________ 86 Tire chains ____________________ 226 Tire date code __________________ 231 Tire direction of rotation __________ 231 Tire inspection and rotation ________ 221 Tire markings __________________ 228 Tire pressure ___________________ 180 Tire sidewall labeling _____________ 227 Tire terminology and definitions ____ 229 Tire, compact spare _____________ 235 Tires _____________________ 220, 261 Tires, winter ___________________ 261 Touching-in the paintwork _________ 243 Towbar attachment ______________ 174 Towbar load ___________________ 178 Towing the car _________________ 181 Towing, automatics ______________ 181 Traffic programme ________________ 99 Trailer weights __________________ 259 Treadwear indicators ____________ 222 Trionic ________________________ 190 Trip computer ___________________ 68 Trip meter ______________________ 64 Trunk _________________________ 129 Trunk lid, opening ________________ 47 Tuning _________________________ 93 Turbo gauge ____________________ 67 Turbo, points to note _____________ 144 Under the hood _________________ 189 Uniform tire quality grading ________ 224 Upholstery and trim ______________ 241 Upholstery and trim, care of _______ 241 Vanity mirrors __________________ 125 Vehicle Data Collection ___________ 255 Ventilated front seats _____________ 87 Viscosity, engine oil ______________ 260 Warning labels ___________________ 7 Warning light, AIR BAG ____________ 37 Warning lights ___________________ 58 Washers ______________________ 200 Washers, windshield _____________ 201 Washing the car ________________ 242 Waxing and polishing ____________ 243 Wear indicators, tires ____________ 222 95_US_MY09.book Page 272 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Notes 272 Notes 95_US_1safety_MY09.fm Page 1 Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:12 AM Safety Security Instruments and controls Owner’s Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2009 11 43 57 Saab 9-5 Audio System 89 Interior equipment and trunk 113 Starting and driving 139 Car care and technical information 187 Customer Assistance and Information 251 Specifications 257 Index 267 95_US_MY09.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. Although this manual describes the most important differences between model vari- ants, it does not include precise specifica- tions of the different variants. Some differ- ences also occur to meet special legal requirements in different countries. Importation and distribution of Saab auto- mobiles, 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 at the start of the manual. A list of con- tents is given at the beginning of each sec- tion of the manual, and there is also a com- prehensive index at the back of the book. Supplied with the car is a Warranty and Ser- vice Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular mainte- nance to be carried out. The book also con- tains important warranty conditions. WARNING WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not followed. NOTICE 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 incorpo- rate 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 illus- trations included in the manual are not binding. 95_US_MY09.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 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 __________ 202 Rear fog light____________ 74 Front fog lights 3 _________ 76 NIGHT PANEL __________ 72 Indicator and warning lights______ Speedometer_________________ Odometer and trip meter ________ Fuel gauge___________________ Temperature gauge ____________ Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 58 65 64 65 66 68 77 Wipers and washers______ Rear-window wiper (SportCombi) 3_________ 78 Rain sensing wipers 3 ____ 77 Washers _______________ 201 Wipers and washers______ 200 Hazard warning lights_____ 76 Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 _ Steering wheel controls 3 _ 90 91 Automatic climate control (ACC) ________________ 79 Air conditioning (ACC) ____ 244 Steering wheel controls 3 _______ 91 Sentronic, manual mode 3 ______ 156 Heated front seats 3 ___________ Head restraint ________________ 87 21 Power Outlet 3________________ 126 95_US_MY09.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Exterior Moonroof 3 _____________ 123 Washing the car _________ 242 Waxing and polishing _____ 243 Touching up the paint _____ 243 Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 246 Headlights______________ 73 Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 206 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 SportCombi _________ 208 Changing bulbs __________ 202 Towing a trailer 3 ________ 174 Towing the car ___________ 181 Rear towing eye _________ 182 Driving with a roof rack load______ 179 Maximum roof load ____________ 258 Rearview mirror _______________ 118 Hood _______________________ 188 Engine compartment: washing ___ 243 Headlights _____________ High/low beam __________ Turn signal and lane change 75 indicators______________ Headlight washers 3 _____ 77 Changing bulbs _________ 202 73 73 Central locking __________ Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan __ Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombi __ Child safety locks ________ Car alarm 3 ____________ 44 47 48 47 50 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 __ 181 Compact spare tire ____________ 235 Fuel gauge___________________ 65 Refueling ____________________ 146 Economical motoring___________ 170 Fuel ________________________ 260 Tires pressure ________________ 263 Wheels and tires ______________ 261 Braking______________________ 160 Driving in cold weather__________ 172 Compact spare tire_____________ 235 Changing a wheel _____________ 237 95_US_MY09.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ 114 Airbag _________________ 29 Power steering fluid_______ 196 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_______ 241 Side airbags ____________ 36 Interior lighting________________ 124 Moonroof 3 __________________ 123 Dome light, front ______________ 212 Rearview mirrors ______________ 116 Door mirrors__________________ 116 Sun visors ___________________ 125 Safety belts ____________ 12 Airbag_________________ 29 Child safety ____________ 22 Child safety locks ________ 47 Safety belts, maintenance _ 240 Glove compartment ______ 126 Manual transmission 3____ 150 Automatic transmission 3 _ 151 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 95_US_MY09.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Engine compartment Warning labels __________ V.I.N. number ___________ 264 Engine number __________ 264 Gearbox number _________ 264 Color code______________ 264 Tire and Loading Information Label _________________ 229 Power steering fluid_______ 196 Ignition switch ___________ 140 Drive belts ______________ 199 Spark plugs _____________ 260 Catalytic converter _______ 145 Engine ______________________ 192 Checking the oil level ___________ 192 Engine oil, specification _________ 260 Braking______________________ 160 ABS brakes __________________ 161 Brake and clutch fluid___________ 194 Brake system _________________ 260 Brake pads___________________ 260 Fuses _________________ 214 Changing a fuse _________ 216 Relays ________________ 218 Table of fuses ___________ 214 Temperature gauge ______ 66 Driving in hot weather_____ 173 Driving in cold weather ____ 172 Coolant _______________ 193 Coolant capacity_________ 260 Wipers and washers______ 77 Washers _______________ 201 Washer jets ____________ 201 Important considerations for driving 144 Turbo unit ___________________ 189 Engine, technical data __________ 260 Manual transmission 3 _________ 150 Automatic transmission 3 _______ 151 Jump starting _________________ 184 Battery ______________________ 197 Charging/replacing the battery____ 197 95_US_MY09.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Warning labels Radiator fan Radiator fan may start at any time. Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CON- TAINER. Coolant Never open when engine hot! 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: 650 g of R134a. Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. Battery • No sparks, naked flames or smoking (cid:127) Always shield eyes. Explosive gas es can cause blindness or injury (cid:127) Keep the battery out of reach of children (cid:127) The battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause blindness or serious burn injuries (cid:127) See the Owner’s Manual for further information (cid:127) Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery. 95_US_MY09.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon head- lights. WARNING EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS (cid:127) Children can be killed or seriously injured by the air bag. (cid:127) The back seat is the safest place for children. (cid:127) Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. (cid:127) Always use seat belts and child restraints. Jack (cid:127) Use only on specified vehicle. (cid:127) Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg). (cid:127) Use on level firm ground only. (cid:127) Do not get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack, use vehicle support stands. (cid:127) No persons are to remain in the vehicle. 95_US_MY09.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Examples of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, flames or smoking. Buckle up Headlights Use protective goggles Airbag Direction indicators Windshield wipers Windshield washers Coolant temperature Battery charging Keep out of reach of children. Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Refer to the Owner’s Manual. Risk of explosive gas. Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat. Electric windows Deactivating of rear window switches Central locking, lock Central locking, unlock Trunk lid/tailgate, opening Parking lights Defroster Foot brake Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Ventilation fan Front fog lights Rear fog light Coolant level Engine oil pressure ABS brakes Radiator fan Fuel ESP® Automatic tire pressure monitoring system 95_US_MY09.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 10 (This page has been left blank) 95_US_1safety_MY09.fm Page 11 Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:15 AM Safety 11 Safety Safety belts __________ Seats _______________ Head restraint ________ Child safety __________ Airbag_______________ 12 18 21 22 29 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). 95_US_MY09.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety 12 Safety belts WARNING (cid:127) Buckle up and adjust your safety belt before driving off so that you can pay full attention to the traffic. (cid:127) Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants. (cid:127) Child safety, see page 22. (cid:127) Check that the locking tongue is prop- erly locked in the belt lock. (cid:127) 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 Safety 13 Correctly positioned safety belt 95_US_MY09.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Correct position for safety belt WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important. (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm. (cid:127) If two people share a belt, they risk injury by being crushed together in the event of a crash. (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) Refrain from tilting the backrest more than necessary, as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in a more upright position. (cid:127) Only one person per safety belt! (cid:127) For most of the time a safety belt is worn, the retractor will allow the wearer freedom of movement. The retractor locks up auto- matically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs. (cid:127) Children up to 6 years of age must always be seated in a child seat. Saab recom- mends the use of a child seat for children up to the age of 10. (cid:127) 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/cush- ion may be necessary. 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. 95_US_MY09.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 14 Safety To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt To release the belt, press the red button on the belt buckle, as illustrated. See page 240 for the checking of belt func- tion, cleaning, etc. Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert- ing 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 adjust- ment. 95_US_MY09.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 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 15 Safety belt, rear seat WARNING (cid:127) Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 129). (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) Check that the belt is not twisted or lying against sharp edges. (cid:127) Make sure you use the correct safety belt buckle. The buckles for the center and left-hand rear seats are close together. 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 col- lision, provided that the safety belts are being worn. The pretensioners serve to reduce the for- ward movement of the body by tensioning the belt. The force limiters reduce belt loads on the body by "loosening" the safety belt to absorb the body’s kinetic energy as gradu- ally as possible. The safety belt pretensioners are not acti- vated by vehicle rollover. 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 and replaced as neces- sary. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself. Visit an autho- rized Saab dealer for any necessary repairs. 95_US_MY09.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 16 Safety Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear seat passengers. Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap care- fully 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 240 for the checking of belt func- tion, cleaning, etc. Safety belt, rear seat Securing an item on the rear seat Safety 17 (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) 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. 95_US_MY09.book Page 17 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM WARNING (cid:127) Safety belts are designed to bear upon 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. (cid:127) 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 pro- tection afforded to the wearer. (cid:127) Care should be taken to avoid contam- ination 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. (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) Belts should not be worn with straps twisted. 95_US_MY09.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety 18 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 noth- ing 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 adjust- able 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: (cid:127) height legroom (cid:127) backrest rake angle lumbar support 3 (cid:127) head-restraint height We recommend that adjustments to the driver’s seat be performed in the following order: 1 height 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). 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. (cid:127) (cid:127) 95_US_MY09.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety 19 Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower con- trol forward or back. Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper con- trol forward or back. Lumbar support 3 Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjust- ment of the lumbar support. 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. 95_US_MY09.book Page 20 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 20 Safety Memory driver’s seat 3 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 con- firm that the settings have been saved. 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 automati- cally, 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). 95_US_MY09.book Page 21 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Head restraint WARNING (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) 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 lim- iting the backward movement of the head. The SAHR is a mechanical system, actu- ated by body weight. The mechanism is built into the top of the backrest, where it is con- nected to the head restraint. Therefore, the SAHR does not need to be replaced after a minor rear-end crash. Safety 21 The head restraint can be raised or lowered and is adjustable in various positions. (cid:127) Raising: grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it straight up. (cid:127) Lowering: press the catch on the left-hand side of the attaching point and press down the head restraint. Rear-seat head restraints 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 depress- ing the catch on the left-hand collar in the same way as the front head restraints. 95_US_MY09.book Page 22 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety 22 Child safety Car safety tips WARNING WARNING WARNING (cid:127)Children can be killed or seri- ously injured by the airbag (cid:127)The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) (cid:127) ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS (cid:127) NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front (cid:127) Sit as far back as possible from the airbag (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) At gas stations, take the keys from the car while filling the tank. (cid:127) Never allow children to climb on top of – or under cars. (cid:127) Always look for children before back- ing your car out of a garage or drive- way. (cid:127) To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, never let a car idle in an enclosed garage. (cid:127) 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. Protect children from getting trapped in the trunk of a car (cid:127) Teach children not to play in or around cars. (cid:127) Watch children when loading or unloading the car so they don’t get locked in by mistake. (cid:127) Always lock the doors and trunk of your car, and keep the keys out of chil- dren´s sight and reach. (cid:127) 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. 95_US_MY09.book Page 23 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 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 chil- dren. 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 sup- plied by the child restraint manufacturer. Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufac- turer’s child restraint instructions. Saab recommends the use of a rear-fac- ing child seat for as long as this is possi- ble - 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 stan- dard 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 seat- ing 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 anchor- ages, see picture on next page. Label con- sists 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. Safety 23 WARNING If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to its anchor points, the restraint will not be able to protect the child cor- rectly. In a crash, the child could be seri- ously 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. 95_US_MY09.book Page 24 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 24 Safety Location of lower anchors Rigid 2-point lower attachment with top tether Semi-rigid 2-point lower attachment with top tether Lower anchor and top tether anchor loca- tions. 95_US_MY09.book Page 25 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 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 cush- ion. 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

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