User manual SAAB 9-5 ESTATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

[. . . ] The specifications, design particulars and illustrations included in the manual are not binding. Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. The Saab 9-5 is available with the following engine variants: · 2. 3t Ecopower. Although the 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. [. . . ] Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2­3 minutes after starting. WARNING · Always remove the key before leaving the car. · Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key. If the car does not start If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" is shown on the SID, after a failed start attempt, the cause could be a fault in the transmitter in the key, or in the receiver in the ignition lock. The following should be done: · Turn the key back to the LOCK position. · Press one of the buttons on the remote control (the LED stops blinking). If this works, then the fault is in the first key. Contact an authorized Saab dealer for checking and rectification. 132 Starting and driving Limp-home mode The car's engine-management system includes a diagnostic function that checks numerous internal functions after the engine has been shut off. If a fault is detected in the throttle system, the engine-management system puts the throttle system into the limp-home mode. This limits idling control, disables the cruise-control system and limits the capacity of the A/C compressor. If the limp-home mode is in operation ("Engine malfunction" light on, see below) and the outside temperature is close to or below freezing, you may need to use some throttle on starting (some pressure on the accelerator). If the diagnostic system has detected a fault in the engine-management system, the "Engine malfunction" light on the main instrument panel will come on (see page 49), indicating that you should have the car checked as soon as possible by an authorized Saab dealer. Useful tips on cold climate starting If the engine has failed to start after several attempts in very cold weather, press and hold the accelerator down to the floor and run the starter for 5­10 seconds. This will prevent the engine being flooded (excessively rich fuel-air mixture). Stop jump-starting if the engine fails to start immediately. To ensure that the catalytic converter continues to function properly, and also to avoid damage to the converter and its associated components, the following points must be observed: · Have the car serviced regularly in accordance with the service program. The fuel and ignition systems are particularly important in this context. · Always be alert to any misfiring of the engine (not running on all cylinders) and any loss of power or performance. At the first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed and take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. · If the engine fails to start (in very cold weather or if the battery is flat), the car can be jump started (manual gearbox only) or started using jump leads to a donor battery. However, as soon as you have started the engine, it is important that it runs on all cylinders. If it is misfiring, allow it to idle for up to five minutes to give it time to settle and run smoothly. If, after this time, the engine still fails to run properly, turn off the engine and get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer for advice. Refueling Always use the correct grade of fuel: unleaded AON 87-93. Saab recommends: · AON 90 for 4-cylinder engines · AON 93 for V6-engines and 2. 3 Aero, (see page 228). If fuel containing a mixture of alcohol is used, the following restrictions apply: Methanol: max. The fuel filler cap is located in the right rear quarter panel. [. . . ] Saab Information Display: 237 · Outdoor temperature display can be adjusted. · Days remaining to next service can be activated/counted or not. · Delete "Test Brake Light" message on SID at start-up. Miscellaneous: · Select the on-time for heated rear seat. [. . . ]