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Owner’s Manual
Saab 9-5, Model Year 2009
Safety 11
Security 43
Instruments and controls 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
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Introduction
This manual provides practical guidance on
driving and caring for your Saab.
Although this 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.
Importation and distribution of Saab automobiles, 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 contents is given at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book.
Supplied with the car is a Warranty and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty
folder which specifies the regular maintenance to be carried out. The book also contains important warranty conditions.
Since the policy at Saab is one of continual
improvement, we retain the right to incorporate 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 illustrations included in the manual are not binding.
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.
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Instrument panel
IB3830
Indicator and warning lights ______ 58
Speedometer_________________ 65
Odometer and trip meter ________ 64
Fuel gauge___________________ 65
Temperature gauge ____________ 66
Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 68
Parking lights____________ 73
High/low beam __________ 73
Daytime running lights_____ 73
Instrument illumination ____ 75
Changing bulbs __________ 202
Rear fog light____________ 74
Turn signal and lane change
indicators ______________ 75
High beam flasher________ 73
Cruise control 3 _________ 159
Front fog lights 3_________ 76
NIGHT PANEL __________ 72
Power Outlet 3________________ 126
Wipers and washers______ 77
Rear-window wiper
(SportCombi) 3 _________ 78
Rain sensing wipers 3 ____ 77
Washers_______________ 201
Wipers and washers______ 200
Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 _ 90
Steering wheel controls 3 _ 91
Hazard warning lights_____ 76
Automatic climate control
(ACC) ________________ 79
Air conditioning (ACC) ____ 244
Heated front seats 3 ___________ 87
Head restraint ________________ 21
Steering wheel controls 3 _______ 91
Sentronic, manual mode 3 ______ 156
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Exterior
IB3831
Driving with a roof rack load______ 179
Maximum roof load ____________ 258
Rearview mirror _______________ 118
Hood _______________________ 188
Engine compartment: washing ___ 243
Central locking __________ 44
Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan __ 47
Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombi __ 48
Child safety locks ________ 47
Car alarm 3 ____________ 50
Headlights _____________ 73
High/low beam __________ 73
Turn signal and lane change
indicators______________ 75
Headlight washers 3 _____ 77
Changing bulbs _________ 202
Fuel gauge___________________ 65
Refueling ____________________ 146
Economical motoring ___________ 170
Fuel ________________________ 260
b
Tires pressure ________________ 263
Wheels and tires ______________ 261
Braking______________________ 160
Driving in cold weather__________ 172
Compact spare tire_____________ 235
Changing a wheel _____________ 237
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
Towing a trailer 3 ________ 174
Towing the car___________ 181
Rear towing eye _________ 182
Headlights______________ 73
Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 206
Rear lights clusters,
9-5 SportCombi _________ 208
Changing bulbs __________ 202
Moonroof 3 _____________ 123
Washing the car _________ 242
Waxing and polishing _____ 243
Touching up the paint _____ 243
Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 246
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Interior
IB3832
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
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
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Engine compartment
IB3636
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
Power steering fluid_______ 196
Wipers and washers______ 77
Washers_______________ 201
Washer jets ____________ 201
Jump starting _________________ 184
Battery ______________________ 197
Charging/replacing the battery____ 197
Manual transmission 3 _________ 150
Automatic transmission 3 _______ 151
Important considerations for driving 144
Turbo unit ___________________ 189
Engine, technical data __________ 260
Ignition switch ___________ 140
Drive belts ______________ 199
Spark plugs _____________ 260
Catalytic converter _______ 145
Warning labels __________ 7
V.I.N. number ___________ 264
Engine number __________ 264
Gearbox number _________ 264
Color code______________ 264
Tire and Loading Information
Label _________________ 229
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Battery
• No sparks, naked flames or smoking
• Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury
• Keep the battery out of reach of children
• The battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause blindness or serious burn
injuries
• See the Owner’s Manual for further information
• Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery.
Brake fluid
CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE
REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4
FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER.
Radiator fan
Radiator fan may start at
any time.
IB336
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.
Warning labels
Coolant
Never open when engine hot!
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IB336
WARNING
EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS
• Children can be killed or seriously injured by the air bag.
• The back seat is the safest place for children.
• Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.
• Always use seat belts and child restraints.
Contact a Saab dealer if a
xenon headlight requires
replacement.
This label is only found on
cars with xenon headlights.
Jack
• Use only on spec ified vehicle.
• Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg).
• Use on level firm ground only.
• Do not get under a vehicle that is supported only by a
jack, use vehicle support stands.
• No persons are to remain in the vehicle.
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No sparks,
flames or
smoking.
Buckle up
Use protective
goggles
Airbag
Keep out of
reach of
children.
Never place a
rear-facing
child seat in
this seat.
Battery acid
contains
sulfuric acid.
Electric
windows
Refer to the
Owner’s
Manual.
Deactivating
of rear window
switches
Risk of
explosive gas.
Central
locking, lock
.
Central
locking,
unlock
Tr un k
lid/tailgate,
opening
Headlights
Windshield
wipers
Direction
indicators
Windshield
washers
Parking lights Defroster
Hazard
warning lights
Rear window
heating
Front fog
lights
Ventilation fan
Rear fog
light
Coolant
temperature
Radiator fan
Battery
charging
Fuel
Foot brake
ESP
®
Coolant level
Automatic tire
pressure
monitoring
system
Engine oil
pressure
ABS brakes
Examples of symbols that can be found in your car
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Safety belts __________ 12
Seats _______________ 18
Head restraint ________ 21
Child safety __________ 22
Airbag_______________ 29
IB3835
Safety
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars
(can depend on model variant, engine variant,
market specification, options or accessories).
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Safety belts
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 ”FASTEN 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.
WARNING
• Buckle up and adjust your safety belt
before driving off so that you can pay
full attention to the traffic.
• Safety belts must be worn at all times
by all car occupants.
• Child safety, see page 22.
• Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock.
• 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.
FASTEN BELTS
IB3838
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Correct position for safety belt
• 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.
• Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted
or rubbing against any sharp edges.
• 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.
• Refrain from tilting the backrest more than
necessary, as the safety belt provides
better protection when the seat is in a
more upright position.
• Only one person per safety belt!
• For most of the time a safety belt is worn,
the retractor will allow the wearer freedom
of movement. The retractor locks up automatically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn
sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are
applied hard or a crash occurs.
• Children up to 6 years of age must always
be seated in a child seat. Saab recommends the use of a child seat for children
up to the age of 10.
• 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/cushion may be necessary.
WARNING
Proper positioning of the safety belt is
extremely important.
• 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.
• Never fasten the safety belt with the
shoulder belt behind the body or pull
the belt off the shoulder and under the
arm.
• If two people share a belt, they risk
injury by being crushed together in the
event of a crash.
IB410
Correctly positioned safety belt
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Front safety belts
Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inserting 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 adjustment.
To release the belt, press the red button on
the belt buckle, as illustrated.
See page 240 for the checking of belt function, cleaning, etc.
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.
IB411
To fasten the belt
IB412
Press the red button to release the belt
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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 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 collision, provided that the safety belts are
being worn.
The pretensioners serve to reduce the forward 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 gradually as possible.
The safety belt pretensioners are not activated by vehicle rollover.
Safety belt, rear seat
WARNING
If the car is involved in a crash, the safety
belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as necessary.
Never make any alterations or repairs to
the safety belt yourself. Visit an authorized Saab dealer for any necessary
repairs.
WARNING
• Make sure that the belt does not
become trapped when the backrest is
folded down or raised (see page 129).
• 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.
• Check that the belt is not twisted or
lying against sharp edges.
• Make sure you use the correct safety
belt buckle. The buckles for the center
and left-hand rear seats are close
together.
IB414
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Three-point safety belts are provided for all
three rear seat passengers.
Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap carefully 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 function, cleaning, etc.
IB???IB415
Safety belt, rear seat
IB416
Securing an item on the rear seat
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WARNING
• 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.
• 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 protection afforded to the wearer.
• Care should be taken to avoid contamination 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.
• 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.
• Belts should not be worn with straps
twisted.
• 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.
• 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.
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Seats
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:
• height
•legroom
• backrest rake angle
• lumbar support 3
• head-restraint height
We recommend that adjustments to the
driver’s seat be performed in the following
order:
1height
2 legroom
3 seat tilt angle
4 backrest rake angle
Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see
page 114).
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.
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 nothing 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 adjustable seats, for example, due to children
playing.
WARNING
Never adjust the driver’s seat except
when the car is stationary.
IB3225
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Legroom adjustment
To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back.
Backrest rake angle
To adjust the backrest, move the upper control forward or back.
Lumbar support 3
Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjustment 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.
IB3226
IB3227
IB1161
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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 confirm 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 automatically, 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).
IB404
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Head restraint
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 limiting the backward movement of the head.
The SAHR is a mechanical system, actuated by body weight. The mechanism is built
into the top of the backrest, where it is connected to the head restraint.
Therefore, the SAHR does not need to be
replaced after a minor rear-end crash.
The head restraint can be raised or lowered
and is adjustable in various positions.
• Raising: grasp the head restraint on both
sides and pull it straight up.
• 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 depressing the catch on the left-hand collar in the
same way as the front head restraints.
WARNING
• 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.
• Raise the head restraints in the seat
that are occupied.
IB400
IB460
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Child safety
Car safety tips
For Trunk Release Handle information see
page 48 and 138.
WARNING
•Children can be killed or seriously injured by the airbag
•The BACK SEAT is the
SAFEST place for children 12 and
under or shorter than 55 inches
(140 cm)
• ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and
CHILD RESTRAINTS
• NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in
the front
• Sit as far back as possible from the
airbag
WARNING
• 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.
• At gas stations, take the keys from the
car while filling the tank.
• Never allow children to climb on top of
– or under cars.
• Always look for children before back-
ing your car out of a garage or driveway.
• To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning,
never let a car idle in an enclosed
garage.
• 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.
WARNING
Protect children from getting
trapped in the trunk of a car
• Teach children not to play in or around
cars.
• Watch children when loading or
unloading the car so they don’t get
locked in by mistake.
• Always lock the doors and trunk of
your car, and keep the keys out of children´s sight and reach.
• Keep the rear fold-down seats closed
to help prevent kids from getting into
the trunk from inside the car.
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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 children.
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 supplied by the child restraint manufacturer.
Make sure that it is possible to fit a child
restraint in accordance with the manufacturer’s child restraint instructions.
Saab recommends the use of a rear-facing child seat for as long as this is possible - 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 standard 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 seating 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 anchorages, see picture on next page. Label consists 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.
WARNING
If a LATCH-type child restraint is not
attached to its anchor points, the restraint
will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously 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.
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IB1684
Rigid 2-point lower attachment with top
tether
IB1685
Semi-rigid 2-point lower attachment with
top tether
IB3839
Location of lower anchors
Lower anchor and top tether anchor locations.
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25Safety
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 cushion.
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
attach the top tether hook to the top
tether anchor. The child restraint
instructions will show you how.
6 Reposition the rear seat backrest, and
make sure it locks properly. Check the
indicator on top of the backrest that it is
locked.
7 Find the lower anchors for the seating
position you want to use. The lower
anchors are located where the bottom of
the seatback meets the back of the seat
cushion. Above each lower anchor,
there is a label indicating its location
(see picture on page 24).
8 Attach and tighten the lower anchor
attachments on the child restraint to the
vehicle lower anchors. If your child
restraint does not have the lower attachments, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint. The
child restraint instructions will show
you how.
9 Tighten the top tether strap according to
the child restraint instructions.
10 Push and pull the child restraint in differ-
ent directions to be sure it is secured at
the lower anchors/safety belt and the top
tether anchor. The child restraint shall
be firmly attached to the vehicle.
WARNING
Make sure the child restraint anchorages
are folded all the way up or down otherwise it can obstruct locking the rear seat
backrest.
WARNING
If a cargo net is fitted, do not pull the top
tether strap through the cargo net in such
a way that there is slack in the strap to the
child seat.
IB4113
Child top tether anchorages, Saab 9-5
SportCombi
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Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System
9-5 Sedan:
Before installation, please read through
these instructions and the child restraint
installation instructions.
1 Find the lower anchors for the seating
position you want to use. The lower
anchors are located where the bottom of
the seatback meets the back of the seat
cushion. Above each lower anchor,
there is a label indicating its location
(see picture).
2 Put the child restraint on the seat.
3 Attach and tighten the lower anchor
attachments on the child restraint to the
vehicle lower anchors. If your child
restraint does not have the lower attach-
ments, you will be using the lap-shoul-
der belt to secure the child restraint. The
child restraint instructions will show
you how.
4 The top tether anchor is located on top
of the parcel shelf. Use the top tether
anchor right behind the seating position
you want to use. Open the top tether
anchor trim cover to expose the anchor.
Snap the cover to lock in open position.
5 Raise the vehicle head restraint to its
highest position (see page 21 for
detailed instructions).
6 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
attach the top tether hook to the top
tether anchor. Tighten the top tether
strap. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
7 Push and pull the child restraint in differ-
ent directions to be sure it is secured at
the lower anchors/safety belt and the top
tether anchor. The child restraint shall
be firmly attached to the vehicle.
IB1698
Child top tether anchorages in parcel
shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan
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Lockable latch plate
In fitting a child seat that is intended to be
secured in position by the lap portion of the
safety belt, make use of the locking function
of the latch plate. This function is available
on all seats in the second row.
Locking the lap portion of the belt lessens
the risk that the seat will work loose while
the car is in motion.
The button for the locking function is located
on the back of the latch plate.
1 Put the child restraint on the rear seat.
2 Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap
and shoulder portions of the vehicle's
safety belt through or around the
restraint. The child restraint instruc-
tions will show you how.
3 Buckle the belt. Make sure the release
button is positioned so you would be
able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if
you ever had to.
4 Tighten the safety belt. You may find it
helpful to use your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
5 While holding the safety belt tight, acti-
vate the locking function of the latch
plate by moving the button from position
2 (unlocked) to position 1 (locked).
6 Push and pull the child restraint in differ-
ent directions to be sure it is secure. The
child restraint shall be firmly attached to
the vehicle.
To deactivate the locking function, move the
button to position 2.
IB822
Locking the lap belt
1Locked
2 Unlocked
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Installation of rear facing child restraints
Child restraints that are approved for rear
facing installation in the rear seat can be
positioned in any of the three rear seating
positions.
WARNING
Failure to follow all the manufacturer’s
instructions on the use of this child
restraint system can cause your child to
strike the vehicle´s interior during a
sudden stop or crash.
WARNING
A special accessory is available for locking the center armrest so that a child seat
can be installed in the middle seat. See
your Saab dealer for details.
When a rear-facing child seat is fitted in
the center position of the rear seat in the
Saab 9-5 Sedan the center armrest must
be secured in place with this strap. If this
is not done, the center armrest could
swing down in the event of a frontal crash
and cause injury to the child.
IB1204
Fitting the locking strap on the center armrest, Saab 9-5 Sedan (not needed on
SportCombi).
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29Safety
Airbag
The AIRBAG system comprises an airbag in
the steering wheel, a front passenger airbag
and side airbags in the front seats.
The system supplements the protection
provided by the safety belts to further
enhance the safety of the occupants.
If a fault is detected in the AIRBAG, the
AIR BAG warning light on the main instrument panel will come on (see pages 61
and 37).
When the system is triggered by impact of a
frontal crash, the airbags in the steering
wheel and passenger side of the dash board
are inflated, after which they deflate through
vents in the back of the bags.
The entire process takes less than
0.1 second – literally, faster than the blinking of an eye.
The driver and passenger airbags are
referred to as ‘smart’ airbags. This means
that the system compensates for factors
such as the force of the collision.
Note:
The sensor reacts differently depending on
whether or not the front seatbelts on the
driver’s and passenger sides are used. Situations can therefore arise where only one
of the airbags inflates.
It is also possible for only the seatbelt pretensioners to be activated and for the airbags to remain uninflated.
These airbags are triggered only by moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes.
They will not be activated by minor front-end
impacts, rear-end or side impacts, or by the
car rolling over.
WARNING
To reduce risk of injury:
• Always wear your safety belt.
• Always adjust your seat so that you
are as far back as possible but still
able to operate the pedals and reach
the steering wheel and controls comfortably.
• Children 12 and under or shorter than
59 inches (150 cm) should always
travel in the rear seat as the car is fitted
with a passenger airbag.
• Never fit a child seat in front of the pas-
senger airbag.
IB419
Inflated airbag (driver side)
Inflation and deflation together take less than
0.1 second.
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WARNING
• Even if the car is equipped with AIR-
BAG, safety belts must still always be
worn by all occupants.
• Note that because an airbag inflates
and deflates extremely rapidly, it will
not provide protection against a
second impact occurring in the same
incident. Always use your safety belt.
• Always sit with the whole of your back
in contact with the backrest of the seat,
and with your seat as far back as is
practical. Otherwise you will be thrown
back against the backrest when the
airbag inflates which could cause you
injury or death. The airbag needs
room in which to inflate.
• Never attach anything to the steering
wheel or passenger side of the instrument panel, as this could result in
injury if the airbag should inflate. The
same applies to anything you might
have in your mouth, such as a pipe, for
instance.
• Some components of the airbag will
be warm for a short time. In some circumstances the airbag can cause
minor burns or abrasions to the body
when the airbag inflates/deflates.
• To reduce the risk of head injuries in
the event of a crash, the headliner and
pillar trims incorporate energy absorbing material. These areas must not be
modified in any way. Work on these
areas must only be carried out by an
authorized Saab dealer.
• Fumes are generated by the chemical
reaction that inflates the airbag.
Because the dust/fumes can, in certain cases, cause irritation to the skin,
the following measures should be
taken:
Skin surfaces that show signs of irritation should be washed with clean
water and a mild soap as soon as possible.
In the event of eye irritation, flush the
eyes thoroughly with clean water for at
least 20 minutes.
In case of persistent irritation, consult
a doctor.
• Never rest your hands or forearms on
the steering-wheel center padding.
• If the AIR BAG warning light does not
extinguish after the car has been
started, or comes on or flashes while
driving, have the car checked immediately by a workshop. We recommend
that you contact an authorized Saab
dealer. The warning light could signify
that the airbags may not inflate in a
crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. See page 61.
IB420
Passenger airbag and driver’s airbag both
inflated
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IB3840
5
1
4
2
6
3
2
6
7
7
5
AIRBAG system with belt pretensioners
1 Central sensor
2 Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts)
3 Steering wheel with integral airbag
4 Passenger airbag
5 Side-airbag sensor
6 Side airbag
7 Front sensors
IB3841
Accessories and other equipment must
not be fitted to the surfaces marked as
these are where the airbags inflate in the
event of a crash.
IB417
Moment of impact.
The sensors detect
deceleration and send
a signal via the central sensor to the gas
generator that inflates
the airbag.
The inflating airbag
cushions the driver.
Airbag now fully
inflated.
The airbag starts to
deflate.
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Front passenger seat
The airbags are interconnected and have a
common warning light. The passenger
airbag module is housed in the fascia above
the glove compartment and is marked
AIRBAG
Both airbags will be inflated in the event of a
moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal
crash, even if the passenger seat is unoccupied.
WARNING
Never secure a rear-facing child seat in
the right front seat of a car equipped with
a passenger airbag. Inflation of the airbag
in the event of a crash could seriously
injure or kill a child.
WARNING
• Children can be killed or
seriously injured by the
airbag
• The BACK SEAT is the
SAFEST place for children
12 and under or shorter
than 55 inches (140 cm)
• ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and
CHILD RESTRAINTS
• NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in
the front
• Sit as far back as possible from the airbag.
• Never allow a child to stand in front of
the seat or to sit on the lap of a
front-seat passenger. Serious injury or
death could result if the airbag is
inflated in a crash.
• The glove compartment must be
closed while travelling. An open glove
compartment door could cause leg
injuries in the event of a crash.
• Never place anything on the dash or in
front of the seat as, in addition to being
a hazard to passengers, this could
interfere with the function of the airbag
in the event of a crash. The same
applies to the mounting of accessories
on the dash.
• Keep feet on the floor – never put feet
up on the fascia, on the seat or out of
the window.
• Do not carry anything in your lap.
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Passenger Sensing System
Vehicles with a passenger sensing system
have indicator LEDs on the fascia. The indicators will be lit during the system check
when you turn your ignition key to ST or ON.
When the system check is complete, either
the ON or the OFF LED, will be lit. See
AIRBAG warning light on page 61.
The passenger sensing system will turn off
the right front passenger’s frontal airbag
and side airbag under certain conditions.
The driver’s airbags is not part of the passenger sensing system.
The passenger sensing system works with
sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors
are designed to detect the presence of a
properly-seated occupant and determine if
the passenger’s frontal airbag should be
enabled (may inflate) or not.
Accident statistics show that children are
safer if they are restrained in the rear rather
than the front seat.
Saab recommends that child restraints be
secured in a rear seat, including an infant
riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child
riding in a forward-facing child seat and an
older child riding in a booster seat.
Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label
on your sun visor says, “Never put a
rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is
because the risk to the rear-facing child is so
great, if the airbag deploys.
IB3952
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.
USA
IB3953
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator,
Canada
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The passenger sensing system is designed
to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal
airbag if:
• the right front passenger seat is unoccupied
• the system determines that an infant is
present in a rear-facing infant seat
• the system determines that a small child
is present in a forward-facing child
restraint
• the system determines that a small child
is present in a booster seat
• a right front passenger takes his/her
weight off of the seat for a period of time
• the right front passenger seat is occupied
by a smaller person, such as a child who
has outgrown child restraints
• or if there is a critical problem with the
airbag system or the passenger sensing
system.
When the passenger sensing system has
turned off the passenger’s frontal air bag,
the off indicator will light and stay lit to
remind you that the airbag is off.
If a child restraint has been installed (Saab
recommends that child restraints be
secured in the rear seat) and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the
child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall
the child restraint following the child
restraint manufacturer’s directions and refer
to Installation of rear facing child restraints
on page 28.
If after reinstalling the child restraint and
restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still
lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s
seatback is not pressing the child restraint
into the seat cushion. If this happens,
slightly recline the vehicle’s seatback and
adjust the seat cushion if possible. Also
make sure the child restraint is not trapped
under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint.
WARNING
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can
be seriously injured or killed if the right
front passenger’s airbag inflates. This is
because the back of the rear-facing child
restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
Even though the passenger sensing
system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a
rear-facing child restraint, no system is
fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that
an airbag will not deploy under some
unusual circumstance, even though it is
turned off. Saab recommends that
rear-facing child restraints be secured in
the rear seat, even if the airbag is off.
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If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child
in the child restraint in a rear seat position in
the vehicle and check with your dealer.
The passenger sensing system is designed
to enable (may inflate) the right front passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the system
senses that a person of adult size is sitting
properly in the right front passenger’s seat.
When the passenger sensing system has
allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on
indicator will light and stay lit to remind you
that the airbag is active.
For some children who have outgrown child
restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn
off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag,
depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints
should wear a safety belt properly —
whether or not there is an airbag for that person.
If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right
front passenger’s seat, but the off indicator
is lit, it could be because that person is not
sitting properly in the seat. If this happens,
turn the vehicle off and ask the person to
place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on
the seat cushion, with the person’s legs
comfortably extended. Restart the vehicle
and have the person remain in this position
for about two minutes. This will allow the
system to detect that person and then
enable the passenger’s airbag.
Aftermarket equipment, such as seat
covers, can affect how well the passenger
sensing system operates. You may want to
consider not using seat covers or other
aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has
the passenger sensing system. See Adding
Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 41 for more information about
modifications that can affect how the
system operates.
WARNING
If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and
stays on, it means that something may be
wrong with the airbag system. If this ever
happens, have the vehicle serviced
promptly, because an adult-size person
sitting in the right front passenger’s seat
may not have the protection of the frontal
airbag. See Airbag warning light on page
61 for more on this, including important
safety information.
WARNING
Stowing of articles under the passenger’s
seat or between the passenger’s seat
cushion and seatback may interfere with
the proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.
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Side airbags
The side airbags, which help protect the
upper body are integrated in the outside
edges of the front seat backrests.
In a side impact, only the airbag on that side
will be activated, and only then if certain predetermined conditions are met such as the
force and angle of the impact, the speed of
the car on impact, and at which point on the
car’s side the impact occurs.
The sensors, which are fitted in the front
doors, sense the rise in pressure caused by
the door panel being pressed in during an
impact condition. The side airbag trigger will
be commanded based on the characteristics of this pressure rise.
WARNING
• This car is equipped with side airbags
and no extra interior trim should be fitted. Failure to observe this warning
could result in the side airbags not
inflating as intended and thus not providing the intended protection either.
• Never place any object in the area that
would be occupied by the inflated airbag.
• For optimum protection, sit upright in
the seat, with your safety belt correctly
fastened.
• The sensors for the side airbags are
fitted in the front doors. We advise
against doing any work on the doors
that could affect the moisture barrier in
the door or the airbag sensors. It is
essential that the moisture barrier
(thick plastic film) in the front door is
not damaged in any way.
• Improvement of the anticorrosion
treatment of the doors should only be
carried out by a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized
Saab dealer. Otherwise there is a risk
that the side impact sensor and the
moisture barrier in the front door could
be damaged.
• The side airbags will inflate only in the
event of a side impact; not in the event
of a front or rear-end crash or of the
car’s rolling over.
• Damage or wear to the seat cover, or
the seat seam, in the area of the side
airbag must immediately be repaired.
We recommend that you contact an
authorized Saab dealer.
• Do not modify the speaker installation
in the front doors or install speakers
other than those specifically approved
by Saab.
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AIRBAG warning light
WARNING
• If the airbag readiness light stays on
after you start your vehicle, it means
the airbag system may not be working
properly. See page 61. The airbags in
your vehicle may not inflate in a crash,
or they could even inflate without a
crash.
• To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right
away if the airbag readiness light stays
on after you start your vehicle.
IB1182
Side airbag inflated
IB1707
Side airbag components
1 Side airbag
2Sensor
3 Moisture barrier
4 Text on seat
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38 Safety
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inflates?
After an airbag inflates, it quickly deflates,
so quickly that some people may not even
realize the airbag inflated. Some components of the airbag module - the steering
wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag, the
instrument panel for the right front passenger's frontal airbag or the ceiling of your
vehicle near the side windows - will be hot
for a short time. The parts of the bag that
come into contact with you may be warm,
but not too hot to touch. There will be some
smoke and dust coming from the vents in
the deflated airbags. airbag inflation does
not prevent the driver from seeing or being
able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop
people from leaving the vehicle.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate an
airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle
deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag.
• Airbags are designed to inflate only once.
After an airbag inflates, you will need
some new parts for your airbag system. If
you do not get them, the airbag system
will not be there to help protect you in
another crash. A new system will include
airbag modules and possibly other parts.
The service manual for your vehicle
covers the need to replace other parts.
• Your vehicle is equipped with a crash
sensing and diagnostic module which
records information after a crash. See
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders on page 255.
• Let only qualified technicians work on
your airbag system. Improper service can
mean that your airbag system will not
work properly. See your dealer for
service.
WARNING
When an airbag inflates, there is dust in
the air. This dust could cause breathing
problems for people with a history of
asthma or other breathing trouble. To
avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should
get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you
have breathing problems but cannot get
out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates,
then get fresh air by opening a window or
a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you
should seek medical attention.
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AIRBAG servicing
The airbag must be inspected as part of the
normal service program but otherwise may
be regarded as maintenance-free.
Scrapping or working on airbags
and belt pretensioners
WARNING
If you damage the covering for the driver's
or the right front passenger's airbag, or
the side impact airbag covering on the
ceiling near the side windows, the bag
may not work properly. You may have to
replace the airbag module in the steering
wheel, both the airbag module and the
instrument panel for the right front passenger's airbag, or side impact airbag
module and ceiling covering for the
roof-mounted side impact airbag. Do not
open or break the airbag coverings.
WARNING
• Under no circumstances should any
modifications be made that affect the
steering wheel or the airbag’s electrical circuitry.
• Before starting any welding work on
the car, always disconnect the negative (–) battery lead and cover the conductor.
• Airbags and belt pretensioners must
be deployed under controlled conditions before the car is scrapped or any
of the system’s components are
removed. Airbags or belt pretensioners that have been deployed as a
result of a crash must be replaced by
new ones.
• Airbag-system components must
never be transferred for use in another
vehicle.
• All work involving the scrapping or
replacement of airbags or belt pretensioners must only be carried out by
knowledgeable personnel.
• The headlining and roof pillar trim
must not be modified in any way. Work
on these areas must only be carried
out at a Saab dealer.
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Frequently asked questions on
function of airbags
Do you still need to wear a safety belt if airbags are fitted?
Yes, always! The airbag merely supplements the car’s normal safety system.
Moreover, the airbag will only be actuated in
a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal
crash, which means, of course, that it provides no protection in minor frontal crashes,
major rear-end or side-on crashes or if the
car rolls over.
The safety belts help reduce the chance of
the car occupants from being thrown around
and injured or killed inside the car.
But they also ensure that, if a crash occurs
in which the airbags are inflated, the airbag
will make the optimum contact with the
occupant, i.e. square on from the front. If the
occupant meets the airbag in an offset position, the protection afforded will be reduced.
In addition, airbags provide no protection
against a secondary impact occurring in the
same incident. So there is no doubt about
the benefit of wearing safety belts at all
times.
Do not sit too close to the airbag: it needs
room to inflate.
The airbag inflates very quickly and powerfully in order to protect an adult person,
before they are thrown forward, in a serious
frontal crash.
How do I position the seat to leave room for
the airbag to inflate?
Don’t have your seat too far forward.
Recline the seat back to increase the dis-
tance between you and the airbag. For short
drivers, special accessory pedal extensions
are available through your Saab dealer.
Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with
great force – to be fast enough to protect an
adult in the seat.
When do the front airbags inflate?
The airbag will only be inflated under certain
predetermined conditions in a moderate to
severe frontal, or near-frontal crash,
depending on such factors as the force and
angle of the impact, the speed of the car on
impact, and the resistance to deformation of
the impacting object.
The airbag can only be activated once in the
same incident.
Do not attempt to drive the car after an
airbag has been inflated, even if it is
possible.
What won’t trigger the front airbags?
The airbag will not be activated in all
front-end crashes. For instance, if the car
has hit something relatively soft and yielding
(e.g. a snow drift or a hedge) or a solid
object at a low impact speed, the airbag will
not necessarily be triggered.
How loud is the inflation?
The noise of the inflation is certainly loud,
but it is very short-lived and will not damage
your hearing. For a short time afterwards
you could experience a buzzing noise in
your ears.
Most people who have experienced it
cannot remember the noise of the inflation
at all – all they remember is the noise of the
crash.
Can you still use a child seat in the front if a
passenger airbag is installed?
Definitely not!
• Children can be killed or seriously injured
by the airbag
• The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for
children 12 and under or shorter than
55 inches (140 cm)
• ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and
CHILD RESTRAINTS
• NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the
front
• Sit as far back as possible from the airbag
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Are the smoke and fumes given off when the
airbag operates at all harmful?
Most people who have remained in a car
with little or no ventilation for several minutes complained only of minor irritation of
the throat and eyes. Avoid as far as possible
getting dust on your skin as there is a risk of
skin irritation.
If you suffer from asthma, the incident may
bring on an attack, in which case you should
follow the normal procedure advised by
your doctor. It is advisable to consult a
doctor afterwards.
What should I do if the AIRBAG warning
light comes on?
If the warning light is on, it means that a fault
has been detected in the system. The
airbag cannot be relied on to operate as
intended and it might even be activated
erroneously. You should therefore take the
car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as
possible.
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Is there anything I might add to the front or
sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly?
Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, front end or
side sheet metal or height, they may keep
the airbag system from working properly.
Also, the airbag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the airbag sensors. If you have any questions about this,
you should contact Saab Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle.
The phone numbers and addresses for
Customer Assistance can be found on
page 253.
Because I have a disability, I have to get my
vehicle modified. How can I find out whether
this will affect my advanced airbag system?
Changing or moving any parts of the front
seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and
diagnostic module or the inside rearview
mirror can affect the operation of the
advanced airbag system. If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone
numbers and addresses for Customer
Assistance can be found on page 253.
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Doors _______________ 44
Central locking _______ 44
Car alarm ____________ 50
IB4116
Security
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars
(can depend on model variant, engine variant,
market specification, options or accessories).
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Doors
Door handles
Pull the handle to open the door.
If the door is stuck (e.g. if frozen), hold the
handle from above to secure a better grip.
Central locking
Key / Remote control
The key unit consists of a mechanical key
with integrated remote control.
The mechanical key is used for manual
locking and unlocking.
The remote control is used for remote locking and unlocking.
The key fits all the car’s locks.
The key supplied with the car has a code
number on a black plastic tag that needs to
be quoted for ordering additional keys. You
should therefore make a careful note of the
number.
The key contains a unique electronic code
for your car. When the key is inserted in the
ignition, the code is checked. If it matches,
the car can be started.
Your car is supplied with two keys. It is possible to have up to four keys for a car at one
time. If you loose one key you should have
this replaced as soon as possible by contacting your Saab dealer. When the new key
is programmed into the system, the missing
key is automatically erased.
NOTE: For this reason, we strongly advise
you to take two keys with you on long journeys and to keep them separate. If all keys
are lost, it will be necessary to replace costly
electronic components as well as the keys.
This loss and replacement cost is not covered by the new car warranty.
If an additional key is to be added, all of the
original keys must be brought to the dealer
so that the control module can ”learn” to recognize the new components.
To check the number of keys that are programmed for the car; see page 54.
WARNING
Leaving children or pets unattended in a
locked car is dangerous. It is also dangerous to leave children in a vehicle with the
ignition key. A child or others could be
badly injured or even killed.
NOTICE
The key contains delicate electronics.
• Do not expose it to water.
• Avoid rough handling.
• Do not place the key where it may be
subjected to high temperatures, e.g.
on the instrument panel.
• The key may malfunction if it becomes
very cold. Warm it in your hands for a
couple of minutes.
• Never open the key. For changing the
battery, see page 49.
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Locking/unlocking the car
When the car is locked and unlocked the
theft alarm is also affected.
Remote locking
Press once on the control: all doors
locked.
The hazard warning lights will flash once.
The trunk/tailgate release switch on the
driver´s door will not work when all doors are
locked.
It is now not possible to unlock the doors
from within using the button on the
center console.
Remote unlocking
Press once on the control: the driver´s
door is unlocked. Press a second time to
unlock the rest of the doors but not the
trunk/tailgate.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
The central locking can also be operated
from inside the car by means of the
switch on the center console.
This switch is inoperative when the car is
locked from the outside using the remote
control.
The interior locking buttons on each door
affect only the respective door.
If the car is left with the doors open, the interior lighting and the courtesy lights in the
doors will be switched off automatically after
20 minutes, to prevent a drain on the battery. In such cases the electrically operated
seats will not function.
IB3153
3 2
1
Key / Remote control
1To lock
2 To unlock
3 Opening the trunk (9-5 Sedan)
Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportCombi)
IB451
Switch for operation of central locking
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If remote unlocking should fail to work
Unlock the front door with the key. To
silence the alarm, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position.
The car can now be started. Contact a workshop to have the system checked and
repaired. We recommend that you contact
an authorized Saab dealer.
Locking by key (1)
When the car is locked and unlocked the
theft alarm is also affected.
Turn the key clockwise: all doors locked.
The trunk/tailgate release/unlock switch on
the driver’s door will not work when all doors
are locked. Nor will the switch on the center
console.
Unlocking by key (2)
Turn the key counterclockwise once: the
driver´s door will unlock.
Turn the key counterclockwise twice: all
doors, but not tailgate, unlocked. Switch in
driver´s door and switch in center console
enabled.
WARNING
The remote control also works from inside
the car. Therefore, hold the key in such a
way that the buttons are not unintentionally pressed when the key is turned, or
inserted or removed from the ignition
switch.
Otherwise, the doors may be unintentionally locked or the tailgate unlocked. On
Sedan models, the trunk may even be
opened.
Having the doors locked when you are
driving will reduce the likelihood of:
• Passengers, especially children,
opening doors and falling out of the
car.
• Intruders entering the car when it is
moving slowly or at a standstill.
However, you must also remember that
locked doors can hamper rescuers in the
event of a crash.
IB1555
2
1
Locking/unlocking by key
1To lock
2 To unlock
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Child safety locks
The rear doors are equipped with child
safety locks that are operated by means of
a catch adjacent to the door lock.
Insert a key and turn the catch 45° clockwise
or counterclockwise as indicated by the
label on the door.
When the child safety catch is in the locked
position, the door cannot be opened from
the inside.
Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan
The trunk lid lock is independent of the central-locking system. The trunk lid release
switch on the driver’s door is inoperative
when the car is locked from the outside or
moving at a speed greater than 2.7 mph
(4 km/h).
WARNING
If small children ride in the rear seats, the
safety locks on rear doors should be activated to prevent unintentional opening
from the inside.
IB1871
Child safety lock on rear doors Trunk lid switch
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Unlocking
The trunk lid is slightly opened/unlocked
using:
• The button on the key
• The trunk lid switch on the inside of the
driver’s door (if the car is unlocked and at
a standstill)
Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direction indicators flashing three times.
The trunk lid switch on the driver’s door is
inoperative when the car is locked.
Locking
The trunk lid release is locked automatically
when closed.
Trunk Release Handle
There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release
handle located inside the trunk on the latch.
This handle will glow following exposure to
light. Pull the release handle down to open
the trunk from the inside.
Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombi
The tailgate is not unlocked when the other
car doors are unlocked. The tailgate button
on the driver’s door is inoperative when the
car is locked from outside or moving at a
speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h).
Unlocking
The tailgate is unlocked using:
• The button on the key
• The tailgate switch on the inside of the
driver’s door (if the car is unlocked and at
a standstill)
Unlocking is confirmed by the direction indicators flashing three times.
NOTICE
The trunk release handle was not
designed to be used to tie down the trunk
lid or as a an anchor point when securing
items in the trunk. Improper use of the
trunk release could damage it.
IB1833
Trunk Release Handle
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Locking
The tailgate is locked using:
• The button on the key
• The button on the center console
• The key in the driver’s door.
• When vehicle speed exceeds 2.7 mph
(4 km/h).
Electronic starting interlock
(immobilizer)
Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic starting interlock is activated and the car is thus immobilized, see
also page 51.
Reprogramming lock system
functions
Certain lock system functions can be reprogrammed by your authorized Saab dealer;
see page 265.
Changing the key battery
When the battery voltage in the key falls
below a predetermined level the Saab Information Display (SID) will issue the following
message:
”Remote control battery
low. Replace battery.”
Press the CLR button on the SID to
acknowledge this message. You must then
replace the battery without delay to avoid
malfunctions. The life of the battery is normally 4 years.Contact a Saab dealer to
have the battery replaced.
NOTICE
Use the grab handle to assist in closing
the tailgate.
Avoid the following, due to the risk of lock
mechanism damage when the tailgate is
closed.
• Never grasp the lock mechanism as
this can lock the mechanism.
• Never close the lock mechanism
manually.
IB3160
Grab handle
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Car alarm
The car alarm (anti-theft system) is activated/deactivated when the car is
locked/unlocked by the remote control or by
the key, see page 45.
The antenna for the alarm system is located
in the center console.
All the doors plus trunk lid/tailgate and hood
are monitored by microswitches.
Your Saab 9-5 is equipped with an Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see
page 51 for details.
The car alarm is armed 10 seconds after the
car has been locked by the remote control.
During this ten-second delay period, the
doors, trunk lid/tailgate and hood may still
be opened without the alarm being triggered.
The LED indicator on the instrument panel
fascia will be on continuously during this
period, at the end of which it will start to flash
(once every other second).
If a door or the trunk lid/tailgate or hood has
been left open when the car is locked, the
LED on the fascia will flash (three times per
second) for ten seconds to indicate this.
WARNING
Leaving children or pets unattended in a
locked car is dangerous. It is also dangerous to leave children in a vehicle with the
ignition key. A child or others could be
badly injured or even killed.
IB3153
3 2
1
Remote control
1 Activate/lock
2 Deactivate/unlock
3 Unlock trunk/tailgate
Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportCombi)
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Check to ensure that all the doors, plus
trunk lid/tailgate and hood, are closed properly.
If the fault persists (LED flashing when
another attempt is made to activate the car
alarm by remote control), lock the car using
the key instead. The car alarm will not have
been activated and you should contact an
authorized Saab dealer.
To avoid inconvenience caused by the
alarm being triggered inadvertently, make
sure that anyone else using the car is familiar with how both the car alarm and the locking system work.
If the alarm is tripped (the direction indicators are flashing and the horn is on) it can be
turned off by unlocking the car using the
button.
Activating the car alarm
The car alarm cannot be activated if the
driver’s door is open or if the ignition switch
is in ON position.
If one of the other doors or the trunk or hood
is open or opened and not closed again
during the 10-second delay period, it will be
excluded from the alarm function.
If it is then closed, a new delay period of ten
seconds will start, and the door (or trunk or
hood) will once again be secured by the
alarm system.
As usual, the LED will be on continuously
during the new delay period and will start to
flash once every other second after the
10-second period has elapsed.
Electronic starting interlock
(immobilizer)
When the key is inserted in the ignition, a
signal is sent to the receiver. If the signal is
verified, the engine can be started.
Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic immobilizer is activated.
This means that the car cannot be started
without the correct key inserted in the ignition and the immobilizer thus deactivated.
If a fault is detected (e.g. in the transmitter)
”Key not accepted.
Contact service.”
will appear on the Saab Information Display
(SID).
In this case, you can still start the car if you
turn the ignition key to ON and press one of
the buttons on the key (providing that the
receiver gets the right signal from the key).
Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer
to have the system checked.
The LED double-flashes when the car is
immobilized.
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Alarm signals
When the car alarm is armed, it will be triggered if any door, or the trunk lid or hood, is
opened.
The alarm will also be triggered if an attempt
is made to bypass or short-circuit the ignition switch, or to disconnect the battery.
If the alarm is triggered, the following alarm
signals will be set off:
• Flashing of hazard warning lights for five
minutes.
• Horn wailing for 30 seconds.
The alarm signals will stop if the alarm is
deactivated (car unlocked) during the alarm
period.
Panic-function
In the car alarm system there is a feature
called "Panic-function".
To activate panic function:
• Push and hold one of the buttons on the
key for 2 seconds. Or, if you are sitting
inside the car, push the LOCK-switch on
the center console for 2 seconds.
These actions will trigger the alarm (hazard
warning lights and horn).
To deactivate panic function:
• Push one of the buttons on the key, push
the LOCK-switch in the center console,
turn the key in the driver´s door or turn the
ignition to ON.
When the panic-function is activated the car
will be locked/unlocked depending upon
which button was pushed.
When the ignition is ON the panic-function
cannot be activated.
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Overview of functions
Alarm signals may differ between model variants for different
countries.
Some of the car-alarm functions can be reprogrammed – consult your Saab dealer for further details (see page 265).
Locking/
activation
Hazard warning lights flash once.
The LED will come on for 10 seconds.
Unlocking/
deactivation
Hazard warning lights flash twice.
The LED will come on for two seconds.
Unlocking/
deactivation of
trunk lid/tailgate
alarm
Hazard warning lights flash three times.
The LED will flash three times per second for
10 seconds.
Alarm triggered Hazard warning lights flash for 5 min.
Horn wails for 30 seconds.
To switch off the alarm, deactivate the system in
the normal way (unlocking).
Key The range of the key is normally 5–10 yds. (5–
10 metres), although it can be substantially more
than this in ideal conditions (range can vary
greatly depending on the position of the car and
its surroundings).
If the key is not working, it may be because the
code signal has not been synchronized with that
in the control module for the car alarm. To rectify
this, press the unlock button on the key at least
four times in quick succession. When it is recognized, the door locks will cycle.
If a key is lost, the new one will have to be programmed (all keys must be present) to match the
car’s unique security code. We recommend that
you contact an authorized Saab dealer.
Battery for key The battery for the key will normally have a life of
4 years. When the battery needs changing,
”Remote control battery
low. Replace battery.”
will appear on the Saab Information Display
(SID).
We recommend that you contact an authorized
Saab dealer.
Car-battery
voltage
If the battery is disconnected while the alarm is
active (car is locked), for example during an
attempt to steal the car, the alarm will be
triggered.
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Overview of LED signals and SID messages
Some signals may differ between model variants for different
countries.
Status LED signal
Activation (during 10-second delay). Comes on for 10 seconds.
Alarm activated (after delay). Flashes once every other
second.
Deactivation. Comes on for 2 seconds.
Alarm not activated. Off.
Door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood open
or opened during delay period.
Flashes three times per sec-
ond for 10 seconds.
Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate. Flashes three times per sec-
ond for 10 seconds.
Closing of door, trunk lid/tailgate or
hood after delay period.
Comes on for 10 seconds.
Car immobilized but not locked.
Car alarm not activated.
Flashes twice at three sec-
onds intervals.
Fault in a switch serving doors, hood
or trunk lid.
Flashing (instead of being
on continuously) during
delay period.
SID message Reason/action
Theft protection failure.
Contact service.
Probably a fault in one of the sensors
or the horn.
Have the car checked by a workshop.
We recommend that you contact an
authorized Saab dealer.
Key not accepted.
Contact service.
Fault in key transmitter or in ignition-switch receiver.
Turn ignition switch to ON and press
the unlock button on the key. Start
the engine.
Have the car checked by a workshop.
We recommend that you contact an
authorized Saab dealer.
Remote control battery
low. Replace battery.
Fit a new battery in the key. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer.
• REMOTE KEY
• TRANSPONDR
Turn the ignition key to position ON
and then press the button for opening the trunk lid. Saab Information
Display (SID) displays the number of
keys and transmitters (transponders)
coded to the car.
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Canada only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user´s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Indicator and warning
lights ______________ 58
Instruments __________ 64
Saab Information Display
(SID) _______________ 68
Switches ____________ 73
Automatic climate control
(ACC) ______________ 79
IB4
5
27
Instruments and controls
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars
(can depend on model variant, engine variant,
market specification, options or accessories).
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Indicator and warning
lights
A number of indicator and warning lights will
come on when the ignition is switched on
prior to starting. Under normal conditions,
these should go out a few seconds after the
engine has started (see page 64).
Service Engine Light also
known as CHECK ENGINE
WARNING
An illuminated ”Service Engine Light also
known as CHECK ENGINE” indicator
light indicates an engine-related problem.
While your car may be able to be driven
with the ”Service Engine Light also known
as CHECK ENGINE” indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are
advised to have your car serviced at an
authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible.
Continued driving without this problem
being corrected might cause serious further damage to your car and create
unsafe driving conditions. The driver
should be prepared to take action if such
unsafe conditions arise (e.g.brake
smoothly, engage neutral, stop in a suitable place, switch off the engine, etc.).
Main instrument panel
1 Tachometer
2 Indicator and warning lights
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator and warning lights
5 Pressure gauge 3
6 Fuel gauge
7 Engine temperature gauge
8 Odometer and trip meter
9 Trip meter reset button
IB4117
U.S. shown, Canada similar
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This light indicates a malfunction in the
fuel-injection or ignition system.
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to
fully install the cap. See Fuel cap on page
147. The diagnostic system can determine
if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will
allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
A few driving trips with the cap properly
installed should turn the light off.
The car may still be driven with care and
with somewhat diminished performance
(see page 144).
This light will come on if the engine oil pressure is dangerously low. If the light flashes
or comes on while you are driving, stop the
car, switch off the engine and check the
engine oil level (see page 192).
This light will come on if the battery is discharging. If it comes on while you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and
switch off the engine.
Check the alternator drive belt (see page
199). If the belt has broken:
• the engine may overheat (cooling system
will not function properly)
• the battery will not be charged
• the A/C compressor will not run and
• power assistance for the steering will be
lost.
This light will come on if there is insufficient
brake fluid in the reservoir (see pages 194).
If the ABS warning light is on at the same
time, the ABS system may be inoperative
because of a fault (see ”Anti-lock brake
warning”, page 60).
NOTICE
The car should be checked immediately
at a workshop to prevent more serious
faults from arising. We recommend that
you contact an authorized Saab dealer.
Warning, oil pressure
(engine oil)
NOTICE
Under no circumstances must the car be
driven when this warning light is on. Low
oil pressure can result in serious engine
damage.
Warning, charging
Brake warning light
WARNING
• Never drive the car when this warning
lights is on. Danger of brake failure!
• If the level of brake fluid in the reservoir is below the MIN mark, the car
should be towed to a workshop. We
recommend that you contact an
authorized Saab workshop.
• Have the brake system checked at
once by a workshop. We recommend
that you contact an authorized Saab
dealer.
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This light will show when the parking brake
is on (see page 165).
The parking brake is mechanical and operates on the rear wheels.
This light will come on if a fault has occurred
in the ABS system.
On certain variants and can light
up to indicate a fault in the electronic brake
force distribution system (distribution of the
brake pressure between the front and rear
wheels).
Conventional braking without the ABS function will still be available.
For safety reasons, stop the car and check
the level of the brake fluid (see page 194).
If the level is normal, depress the brake
pedal firmly two or three times. Now check
the level again. If the level is still normal, you
may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer
to have the brake system checked.
This light indicates that the headlights or the
parking lights are on.
Parking brake warning
light
WARNING
• Always apply the parking brake when
parking, see page 165.
• Always apply the parking brake
before removing the ignition key.
•Do not apply the parking brake while
the car is moving.
Anti-lock brake warning
WARNING
• If the ABS is inoperative, there is a
danger of the rear wheels locking up
on hard braking.
• If the level of brake fluid in the reservoir is below the MIN mark, the car
should be towed to an authorized
Saab dealer.
Headlight and parking
light indicator
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This light will come on if a potentially serious
fault has occurred in the airbag system.
The light will come on for about three seconds when the ignition switch is turned to
the Start or Drive position. It should go out
after the engine has started.
This light comes on when there is less than
about 2.5 gallons (10 liters) of fuel left in the
tank.
This light indicates that there is a fault in the
Xenon headlight system, which consists of
xenon headlights and an automatic levelling
system.
If a fault arises in the Xenon headlight system, the headlights will be angled down to
avoid impairing the vision of drivers in
oncoming traffic. Adjust your speed accordingly as visibility will be reduced.
Airbag warning light
WARNING
• If the airbag readiness light stays on
after you start your vehicle, it means
the airbag system may not be working
properly.
• To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle serviced
right away if the airbag readiness light
stays on after you start your vehicle.
Indicator, fuel
NOTICE
If the car runs out of fuel, air can be drawn
in with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause
the catalytic converter to be damaged by
overheating.
Xenon headlight fault
indicator 3
NOTICE
If the Xenon headlight fault indicator lights
up, have your car checked as soon as
possible a workshop. We recommend
that you contact an authorized Saab
dealer.
If you do not rectify the problem, nighttime
visibility will be poor since the range of the
headlights is reduced.
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This light shows when the cruise-control
system is active (see page 159).
This light shows when the headlights are on
high beam (see page 73).
This light shows when the rear fog light is on
(see page 74).
The rear fog light is switched off automat-
ically when the engine is switched off. When
the fog light is next needed, it will have to be
switched on manually again.
The rear fog light consists of one light so it
should not be mistaken for brake lights.
If a door has not been closed properly, the
pictogram will indicate the door concerned
(or tailgate).
This light will come on in cars with automatic
transmission when the S (SPORT) button
on the selector lever has been pressed
(position N or D) see page 158.
In this mode, the gear changes occur later,
at higher engine revs, giving the engine and
transmission a sportier feel.
To cancel the SPORT mode, press the S
button on the selector lever again. The
mode is also deselected automatically
when the selector lever is moved to P, R, M
or L, or when the ignition is switched off.
On a car with an automatic transmission,
this warning symbol is illuminated if a fault
has been detected in the transmission.
Switch the ignition off and on again to check
if the fault persists.
Even if the fault persists, it is still possible in
most cases to drive the car (see page 154).
Have the automatic transmission checked
by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as
possible.
Indicator, cruise control
Indicator, high beam
Indicator, rear fog light
Indicator, open door
Indicator, SPORT-mode
automatic transmission 3
Automatic transmission 3,
fault indicator
NOTICE
If the control module has actuated the
Limp-home function for the automatic
transmission, the car will remain in 5th
gear when D is selected, making it very
sluggish. To overcome this, select position L to prevent unnecessary wear on the
transmission. The transmission then
starts in 2nd gear. When the car is moving
you can select position D.
When the indicator light is on, the car
must not be driven with a trailer attached.
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The ESP® indicator light is located in the
tachometer and will be illuminated when the
ESP
®
regulation is occurring, i.e. when
there is insufficient traction between the
tires and the road surface to provide the grip
required for the acceleration called for. The
driver can also sense that the engine is not
responding normally to the accelerator.
Operation of the ESP
®
indicates reduced
traction between the tires and the road, and
that extra care should be taken by the driver.
In normal driving, the ESP
®
system will help
to improve both ride comfort and safety, but
must not be regarded as a system to enable
the driver to drive at or maintain a higher
rate of speed. The same precautions for
safe cornering and driving on slippery roads
must still be applied (see page 163).
The indicator light goes on when the system
is switched off with the ESP
®
button.
IMPORTANT: the system is automatically
engaged every time the engine is started
(see page 163).
The indicator light also goes on when there
is a fault in the system. In this case the light
cannot be turned off by means of the ESP
®
button. If a fault is indicated, have the
system checked by an authorized Saab
dealer.
See also Electronic Stability Program
(ESP
®
) on page 163.
The lamp illuminates if the tire pressure in
one or more tires is too low or if a fault has
arisen in the system, see page 232.
Below is an example of the message simultaneously shown on the SID:
ESP® system, indicator
ESP® system, OFF-indicator
Warning, tire pressure
Low tire pressure front
left. Make a safe stop.
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Autochecking of lights,
main instrument panel
The above warning and indicator lights
should come on when the ignition is
switched on prior to starting. They should go
out after about 3 seconds.
The following lights light up until the engine
is started, presuming that no fault exists:
• Oil pressure warning light .
• Warning, charging .
Instruments
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the engine speed
in thousands of revolutions per minute. The
needle may be allowed to enter the broken
red zone on the dial only for an instant.
A safety cut-out function (in the fuel system)
prevents the engine speed from exceeding
approximately 6,000 rpm.
Odometer and trip meter
The odometer records the distance traveled
in miles on U.S. vehicles and on Canadian
vehicles the distance indicated is in kilometres, and the trip meter in miles and tenths
(kilometres and tenths of kilometres on
Canadian vehicles).
Reset button
The reset button has two functions, determined by whether the ignition is ON or OFF.
• When the ignition is ON, pressing the
button will reset the trip meter.
• When the ignition is OFF, the display
lights up enabling you to read the odometer and trip meter. Pressing the button a
second time will reset the trip meter.
IB4468
1 Cars with automatic transmission
IB3847
IB4157
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Speedometer
(U.S. speedometer shown)
The speedometer receives signals from the
wheel sensors in the ABS system.
Cars sold in U.S.: The speedometer displays the speed of the car in miles per hour
(mph).
Cars sold in Canada: The speedometer displays the speed of the car in kilometres per
hour (km/h).
Fuel gauge
Fuel-tank capacity, 18.5 US gal. (70 liters).
The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel left
in the tank. When this is down to about
2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the
main instrument panel will come on (see
page 61).
Because of the fuel remaining in the tank,
the amount of fuel required to fill the tank
may be less than the specified tank capacity. Use the Saab Information display (SID)
to check the approximate distance that can
be traveled on the remaining fuel
(see page 68).
IB4120
IB3850
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Temperature gauge
The temperature gauge shows the temperature of the coolant. The needle should be
in the middle of the scale when the engine
is at normal operating temperature.
If the needle approaches the red zone,
which can occur in very hot weather or when
the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the
highest gear possible, keep the engine revs
low and avoid shifting down.
Check fuse 1 (radiator fan) in the fuse panel
under the hood, see page 218.
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
display the message
”Coolant level low.
Refill.”.
NOTICE
If the needle, despite the above action,
enters the red zone, stop the car immediately, 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 cooling-system can cause hot coolant and
steam to be released. Failure to heed this
warning may result in personal injury.
IB3851
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Pressure gauge
The turbo gauge indicates the air volume for
combustion, which is equivalent to the
engine load.
Under certain barometric conditions, the
needle may enter the first part of the red
zone without necessarily indicating that a
fault has arisen.
If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone
and the engine at the same time loses
power because the monitoring system is
limiting boost pressure, you should contact
a workshop immediately. We recommend
that you contact an authorized Saab workshop.
When the speed of the car exceeds 130
mph (210 km/h) acceleration is limited by a
reduction in boost pressure. The turbo
gauge will move to the middle field, indicating a drop in engine output and consequently a reduction in vehicle speed.
Selector lever indication 3
The display below the speedometer indicates the position of the selector lever. If
manual mode is selected, the current gear
is displayed. When the sport function is
selected, SPORT is displayed.
IB4158
IB3852
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Saab Information
Display (SID)
The Saab Information Display (SID) shows
CHECK messages and incorporates eight
trip-computer functions.
Use the i/SET button to browse the functions.
Outdoor temperature
(Frost warning)
Regardless of which function has been
selected, except Night Panel Mode, SID will
automatically display the outdoor temperature when it is between 26° and 38°F (–3°
and +3°C). This also applies if the
temperature has moved outside the range
of 21° to 43°F (–6° to +6°C) but is again
between 26° and 38°F (–3° and +3°C).
WARNING
It is strongly recommended that the SID
settings be changed only when the car is
stationary. The driver’s attention can otherwise easily be distracted from the road.
SID provides the following function:
Temp. Outside temperature
D.T.E. Estimated range (distance to
empty fuel tank)
Fuel Ø Average fuel consumption
since function last reset
Dist. Distance to destination/Trip
meter
Speed Ø Average speed since function
last reset
Alarm Alarm function
Speed W. Speed warning
WARNING
Remember that roads can be icy even at
temperatures of above 38°F (+3°C),
especially on bridges and stretches of
road that are sheltered from the sun.
IB3928
SID, buttons and display
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Entering values for the functions
Dist.
1Select Dist. using the i/SET button.
2 Hold i/SET depressed until a chime
sounds and the selected function is
marked.
3 Set the distance using or .
4 End with a brief press on the i/SET
button.
The calculated arrival time will then
appear next to the distance.
SID calculates arrival time using the set distance and average vehicle speed.
The values are updated during the trip. If
you take a break, this time is added to the
previously calculated arrival time.
After the distance to destination has
decreased to zero, Dist. will function as a
trip meter (see "Using Dist. as a trip meter").
The starting value for the trip meter will be
the last distance set for the Dist. function.
Example: 100 miles is set for the Dist. function. Once the countdown has reached
0 mile, the Dist. function will act as a trip
meter, beginning at 100 miles.
Alarm
1Select Alarm with the i/SET button.
2 Hold i/SET depressed until a chime
sounds. Briefly press the i/SET button if
you do not wish to change the alarm
time.
If you wish to change the alarm time,
press or .
End with a brief press on the i/SET
button.
ON appears to the right of the alarm time to
indicate that the alarm will go off at the set
time.
When the alarm sounds, it can be deactivated with CLR.
Activating speed warning
1Select Speed W. with the i/SET button.
2 Hold i/SET depressed until a chime
sounds. Briefly press the i/SET button if
you do not wish to change speed.
If you wish to change speed, press or
.
End with a brief press on the i/SET
button.
ON appears to the right of the speed if a
warning will sound when vehicle speed
exceeds the set speed.
Disengaging speed warning
1Select Speed W. with the i/SETbutton.
2 Briefly press the CLR button.
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Using Dist. as a trip meter
If no value is programmed in Dist., it functions as a trip meter. This is indicated by an
arrow to the right in the display.
Reset the trip meter by briefly pressing the
CLR button.
Calculating the arrival time if a specified
average speed is maintained:
1Select Dist.
2 Set the distance.
3Select Speed Ø.
4 Set the average speed you intend to
drive at.
5 SID switches to Dist. automatically. The
calculated arrival time is now displayed
to the right.
The Speed Ø function will show actual
values once you start driving.
Average fuel consumption, Fuel Ø
The average fuel consumption is calculated
using the values for fuel consumed and distance driven since last reset. This value is
stored in the car’s trip computer even when
the engine is switched off.
To reset the value, hold CLR depressed
until a chime sounds. The text Cleared is
displayed.
Resetting values
To reset the value, hold CLR depressed
until a chime sounds. The text Cleared is
displayed.
The following functions will be reset simultaneously:
• D.T.E. (the value is reset to the distance
that can be reached with the amount of
remaining fuel)
•FuelØ
• Speed Ø (average speed)
Values programmed in Dist., Alarm and
Speed W. are not reset. See respective
function
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CHECK messages
When the engine is started, CHECKING will
appear on the display for about 4 seconds
while the SID CHECK functions are being
performed.
When a CHECK message is activated while
driving, a chime sounds and the message
appears in SID. The number of possible
CHECK messages varies depending on the
car’s specifications.
If more than one CHECK message has
been generated, the
+ symbol will appear to
the left of the text on the display. The messages appear in order of priority.
If a new fault occurs whilst another message
is being displayed, the message relating to
the new one will appear for 10 seconds,
after which the display will return to the earlier one.
Briefly press the CLR button to acknowledge a message from the display. After
acknowledgement, the message is displayed each time the ignition is re-started
until remedied.
The following messages may be displayed:
1) This message will be displayed approximately
600 miles (1,000 km) before the next scheduled
service is due, or when 365 days have elapsed
since the last service. The message should be
cleared at the time of that service (see the Saab
Warranties & Service Record Booklet).
This message can also be deleted by pressing
the CLR button for at least eight seconds until a
chime sounds. The message can only be deleted
when it is shown on the SID.
*) 9-5 SportCombi: the high-mounted stop light is
not included in the autocheck of lights.
Message See page
Use your seatbelts. 12
Front light failure. 202
Rear light failure. 206
Fog light failure. 203
Brake light failure.
*) 206
Washer fluid level low.
Refill. 201
Coolant level low.
Refill. 193
Remote control battery
low. Replace battery. 49
Key not accepted.
Contact service. 54
Theft protection failure.
Contact service. 54
Gearbox too hot.
Make a safe stop. 154
Tire pressure low,
front left. Check tires. 232
Tire pressure low,
front right. Check tires. 232
Tire pressure low,
rear left. Check tires. 232
Tire pressure low,
rear right. Check tires. 232
Low tire pressure front
left. Make a safe stop. 232
Low tire pressure front
right. Make a safe stop. 232
Low tire pressure, rear
left. Make a safe stop. 232
Low tire pressure, rear.
right. Make a safe stop. 232
Tire pressure system
failure. Contact service. 232
Time for service.
1)
252
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NIGHT PANEL
To improve night-driving conditions inside
the car, the Night Panel mode can be
selected. In this mode, the amount of information displayed is reduced, and only the
most important instruments and displays
will be illuminated.
When the NIGHT PANEL button is pressed,
only the speedometer will be illuminated, all
the other instruments illumination being
extinguished and their needles moved to
zero. The SID display will be extinguished
and the backlighting for switches and other
controls will be dimmed. Note: All indicator
and warning lights, together with the display
of CHECK messages, will operate as normal, except ”Outdoor temperature”, see
page 68.
The following conditions will wake up the
respective displays in the Night-Panel
mode:
• Setting of the Audio system or, SID
(display comes on for ten seconds).
• CHECK message generated in the SID.
• High engine revs cause the rev counter to
be illuminated until the engine speed has
fallen again.
• If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below
4 gal lons (15 liters), the fuel gauge will be
illuminated.
• If the engine temperature rises above
normal, the temperature gauge will be illuminated.
• In cars with automatic transmission, if the
selector lever is moved from D to position
M or L, the selector indication on the main
instrument panel will be illuminated.
To restore the displays and lighting to the
normal mode, press the NIGHT PANEL button.
Units and language versions
The SID has four sets of units:
CHECK messages can be displayed in six
language options: English, Swedish,
German, French, Italian and Spanish.
Selecting units and language
1 Switch off the engine.
2 Briefly press i/SETbutton. Repeat this
until LANGUAGE/UNITS is displayed.
3 Hold i/SET depressed until a chime
sounds. Then select language using
or .
4 Briefly press the i/SET button. Then
select the units using or .
5 Briefly press the i/SET button.
METRIC US GB IMPERIAL
km miles miles miles
km/h mph mph mph
liters US gal gallon gallon
°C °F °C °F
24-hour 12-hour 12-hour 12-hour
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Switches
The parking lights and daytime running
lights come on automatically when the ignition 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 216).
Note to owners in Canada: Daytime Running Lights must not be disconnected as
they are a Canadian Federal legal requirement.
The parking lights can be switched on
regardless of the position of the ignition
switch. Do not use parking lights when driving.
If the parking lights are on and the driver´s
door is opened, a reminder to turn them off
will sound.
Note: The lighting switch must be in parking
light or headlight position (low beam position only) to operate the fog lights (see
page 76).
The headlights come on automatically when
the ignition is ON and go off when the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
The parking lights, however, can be on
when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
High/low beam
To 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.
Daytime running lights
Parking lights
Headlights
1 High beam signal
2 High/low beam switching
IB3854
Light switches
In cold and damp weather, the inside of
the headlamp lens may temporarily mist
up. This misting does not affect the function or service life of the light fitting.
When the lamps are on, the mist will
eventually disappear.
IB4122
1
2
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Courtesy Headlight Feature
A delay function allows the headlights to
remain on low beam for about 30 seconds
after the driver’s door has been closed.
To activate this function,
• Switch off the ignition and remove the key
• Open the driver’s door
• Pull the high/low beam control stalk
towards the steering wheel like you are
flashing the high beam, see page 73. The
low beam headlights will now come on
immediately after the driver’s door has
been closed (within 30 seconds) and will
remain on for about 30 seconds.
The length of time for this function can be
adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer.
Rear fog light
Press the button to switch on the rear fog
light, which will only come on if the headlights are on.
The rear fog light will go off automatically
when the engine is switched off. When the
fog light is next needed, it will have to be
switched on manually again.
The rear fog light consists of one light so it
is not be mistaken for brake lights.
Make sure you are familiar with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the
use of rear fog lights.
WARNING
In poor visibility, avoid following the tail
lights of the vehicle in front of you. If the
vehicle stops suddenly, you may be
unable to avoid a crash and therefore risk
injury to yourself and others.
IB3855
Rear fog light
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Instrument illumination
The brightness of the instrument illumination can be varied by means of the dimmer
switch adjacent to the headlight switch.
(See also Night panel on page 72).
In daylight or other equally bright light, the
instrument and switch illumination is automatically extinguished.
Turn signal and lane change
indicators
To switch on the turn signals/lane change
indicators, move the stalk up or down.
The stalk has fixed positions for indicating a
right or left turn, and the indicators are cancelled automatically (stalk returns to off
position).
The stalk also has an intermediate,
spring-loaded position that is useful for signalling when changing lanes or passing.
The respective indicator lights on the instrument panel flash at the same frequency as
the direction indicators.
IB3856
1
0
2
IB4126
Turn signal and lane change indicators
1 Right indicators
2 Left indicators
Instrument illumination
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Front fog lights 3
The front fog lights can be activated in both
low beam headlight and parking light positions. Fog lights should only be used in poor
visibility conditions.
Make sure you are familiar with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the
use of fog lights.
Hazard warning lights
When this button is pressed, all the turn
signal indicators and a symbol in the button
flash simultaneously. If the ignition is on,
both indicator lights on the instrument panel
will also flash.
If the hazard warning lights are left on for
some time, the flasher frequency will be
reduced to save the battery.
Hazard warning lights should only be used
if the car constitutes a hazard to other road
users.
Reversing lights
The reversing lights come on automatically
when reverse gear is engaged or selected
with the ignition switched on.
WARNING
Switch on the hazard flashers if the car
has to be left at the roadside on account
of a crash, engine trouble or a puncture.
If you carry a warning triangle or flares,
they should be set up along the side of the
road 300 ft. (100 m) behind your vehicle.
If the car is not clearly visible (e.g. over
the brow of a hill or bridge), place the triangle/flare even further back.
IB3858
IB3859
Hazard warning lights
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Wipers and washers
There are three intermittent wiper positions.
Moving the control stalk to the
spring-loaded position between 0 and 2 will
produce a single sweep of the wipers.
The wipers are designed for optimal cleaning at all driving speeds. At higher speeds,
it may be possible to detect a slight ”sweeping” sound. This may be due to the
increased air pressure on the blades at
higher speeds.
Headlight washers 3
If low beam is on, the headlights are washed
every fifth time the windshield washers are
used or if 2 minutes have elapsed since the
windshield was last washed. The headlight
washers cannot be activated separately.
The headlight washers are of the high-pressure type, which means that other parts of
the car may become wet if you activate the
washers while the car is stationary.
Rain sensing wipers 3
The rain sensor automatically controls the
windshield wipers. The sensor is located on
the windshield beside the rearview mirror.
The system varies between single sweeps
of the windshield and continuous wiping
depending on how much water or snow
there is on the windshield.
Activate the system by lifting the control
stalk to position 1. The wipers make one
sweep for reference to see how much water
and snow is on the windshield. In future, the
sensor compares the amount of water and
snow on the windshield with this reference
value.
WARNING
Turn the rain sensor off if the ignition is
ON when clearing snow and ice from the
windshield, to avoid personal injury.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the windshield wipers, turn the rain sensor off before washing the car in an automatic carwash.
IB359
0
4
1
2
3
0OFF
1 Intermittent operation
2 Low speed
3 High speed
4 Washers
1
2
IB569
Control for setting wiper delay
1 Long delay
2 Short delay
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When the engine has been switched off,
the control stalk must be moved to position 0 and back to position 1 to reactivate
the sensor.
Set the sensitivity using the control on the
wiper stalk (the same control as used for
wiper delay on cars not fitted with a rain sensor). The sensor has three sensitivity settings. It is most sensitive when in the uppermost position (1). When a higher degree of
sensitivity is selected, the wipers make one
sweep of the windshield for reference.
The rain sensor has a daylight and a night
time mode. The sensor measures the
amount of available light and automatically
selects the appropriate mode. The sensor is
more sensitive at night. The function of the
rain sensor is impaired by dry snow.
Rear-window wiper
(SportCombi) 3
The rear-window wiper and washer are
operated with the same stalk switch as used
for washing and wiping the windshield and
headlights.
This stalk has two additional switches,
ON/OFF and .
The ON position provides intermittent wiping.
The position provides washing and
wiping. After a few sweeps the wiper stops
or reverts to intermittent wiping, if this has
been chosen. About 15 seconds after completion of the washing/wiping of the rear
window, the wiper makes a single sweep to
wipe away any remaining washer fluid.
A spring-loaded position between the OFF
and ON positions allows for a single sweep
of the rear-window wiper.
Intermittent wiping of the rear window
occurs when reverse gear is engaged if the
windshield wipers are in position 1, 2 or 3,
see page 77.
2
1
IB1207
Rear-window wiper
1 Intermittent wiping
2 Washers
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Automatic climate
control (ACC)
The ACC system automatically works to
maintain the desired temperature inside the
car.
The system will achieve the desired temperature in the quickest possible way. Note that
selecting a higher or lower temperature than
that desired will not speed up the process.
For the ACC system to be most effective, all
windows (and moonroof 3) should be
closed.
Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an
inlet grille adjacent to the bottom edge of the
windshield. The air flows through a filter
upstream of the ACC system before delivery to the cabin. Cabin air is evacuated via
openings in the rear parcel shelf and then
through outlets on either side of the car
behind the rear bumper.
The incoming air is treated in three stages:
first it passes through a filter; it is then dehumidified and cooled and, finally, if required,
heated.
The filter is a combined particle and charcoal filter. It is so efficient that levels of noxious substances such as benzene and toluene are also reduced.
To reduce the likelihood of misting on the
insides of the windows, the glass should be
cleaned with a quality window cleaner. How
often this will need to be done depends on
how clean the air is – if there are smokers in
the car, cleaning will need to be done more
frequently.
IB3860
910
1
5
4
2
3
6
8 7
ACC panel
1 Temperature setting: LH side
2 AUTO: All settings selected automatically
3 Manual setting of fan speed
4 Manual setting of air distribution
5 Temperature setting: RH side
6 Recirculation: ON/OFF
7 Rear-window heating: ON/OFF
8 A/C compressor: ON/OFF
9 Ventilated front seats 3
10 Heated front seats 3
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The system has five sensors:
• Outdoor temperature sensor
• Interior temperature sensor
• Sun sensor (mounted on top of the fascia)
• Two blended-air temperature sensors
(mounted inside the front floor vents)
Note: If anything is placed over the sun sensor, the ACC system will not function properly.
Panel vents
The panel vents swivel in all directions so
that air can be directed as desired. In winter,
for instance, the outer vents can be directed
onto the door windows for enhanced
demisting.
The flow of air through the panel vents can
be controlled individually for each vent by
means of the adjacent control. The climate
control system works best if the panel vents
are open. If you find the air cold or that it is
drafty, start by directing the air away from
the body. If the center vent is aimed up, it will
cool the interior temperature sensor and
you may need to adjust ACC up or down,
depending upon temperature desired.
IB362
Panel vent
IB3861
1
2
1 Interior-temperature sensor
2 Sun sensor
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Temperature control
The cabin is divided into two temperature
zones:
• The driver’s zone
• The passenger zone (front and rear
seats)
The desired temperature can be set
between 60 and 80°F.
The displayed temperature is not the absolute temperature but corresponds to the
comfort level normally experienced at that
temperature after allowance has been
made for the air flow, relative humidity, solar
radiation, etc., currently prevailing inside
the car.
• The most usual temperature setting is
64–76°F, depending on personal preference and what clothing is worn.
• To allow the system time to adjust,
changes in the temperature setting shall
only be made in steps of 2°F.
Once the desired climate has been
achieved, the rear center vents can be
closed to prevent warm air being distributed
at face height.
When the ignition is switched off, only the
temperature control affects the system the
next time the engine is started. The system
will warm up/cool down to the temperature
to which the control is set.
MAX heat, red indication
The MAX heat setting is obtained by turning
the temperature control to the first position
past 80 (to the red LED). The driver’s side
selection regulates air distribution and recirculation status. Temperature, however, can
be adjusted on the passenger side.
Settings when MAX heat is selected:
• Maximum heat
• Air distribution to windshield and floor
• Recirculation OFF (even if manually
selected before)
• Fan: high speed
MAX cooling, blue indicator
The MAX cooling setting is obtained by turning the temperature control to the first position past 60 (to the blue LED). The driver’s
side selection regulates air distribution and
recirculation status. Temperature, however,
can be adjusted on the passenger side.
Settings when MAX cooling is selected:
• Maximum cooling (A/C compressor will
run even if AC OFF manually selected
before)
• Air distribution through panel vents
• Fan: maximum speed
• Recirculation ON
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Air vent at rear side window
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Functions
Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings.
If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other functions
will be controlled automatically.
The selected temperature is always maintained automatically.
Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recirculation will be controlled automatically.
Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual
selections.
The ACC system is in AUTO mode when the engine
is started.
A/C compressor OFF.
No cooling of inlet air. Temperature, air distribution
and fan speed still under automatic control.
Turn the fan control anticlockwise until "OFF" lights
up.
ACC system OFF.
Fan OFF.
A/C compressor OFF.
Air distribution selections locked in current settings.
Recirculation can be selected manually.
Heating
3 and ventilation 3 of the front seats is deac-
tivated.
Pressing the AUTO button will put the system into
automatic mode.
Reactivation by turning the fan control clockwise one
click causes the system to resume any manual selections.
The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled
manually.
Deactivate the heating as soon as the rear window is
clear of ice and misting to avoid imposing a heavy load
on the battery longer than necessary. Note, however,
that heating will deactivate automatically after a set
time, depending on the outside temperature.
The ACC system can be programmed to activate
heating automatically when outside temperature is
below +5 °C and the temperature inside the car is
below +10 °C. See page 85.
Turn the fan control to increase fan speed.
If fan speed 0 is selected, the A/C compressor will be
disengaged and the indicator on the AC OFF button
will illuminate.
Recirculation is controlled automatically to optimize
cooling although it can also be switched on and off
manually.
Recirculation does not appreciably change the air
quality but it can be useful to switch it on to avoid
unpleasant smells from entering the cabin.
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Air distribution
One press: When the defroster is chosen manu-
ally, all the windows (except the rear side windows,
where the air flow is off) are demisted by:
• Fan: high speed.
• The air is directed to the defroster vents.
• Temperature increases somewhat.
• Recirculation OFF.
• Activation of rear window/door mirror heating.
The defroster function remains active until another
selection is made. Note, however, that rear window/door mirror heating will deactivate automatically after a set time, depending on the outside
temperature.
Two presses: Air is directed to the windscreen
without the fan speed being increase or the rear
window heating being switched on.
To revert to a previous setting, press the AUTO
button.
IB3862
Defroster and floor vents
Floor vents and rear side windows
Floor and panel vents
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Starting in cold weather
To start with, the system will automatically select the defroster setting, maximum heat and low fan speed.
As the engine warms up, air will also be distributed through the floor
vents and the fan speed will be increased.
As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, both the
fan speed and the heat will be decreased to a level determined by
the system.
Starting in hot weather
The system will automatically distribute air through the panel vents
at high fan speed and will switch on the A/C compressor (unless the
AC OFF switch has been pressed).
If the outdoor temperature is above 77°F (25°C), the system might
select recirculation after 0-15 seconds if this is required in order to
reach the desired temperature.
As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, the fan
speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system.
Panel (and center rear vent)
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Adaptation of ACC
It is also possible to customize the ACC system, e.g. to adapt to
driving and weather conditions.
Adaptation and restoration of factory settings is done by holding
the respective button depressed approx. 2 seconds until a chime
sounds.
Make sure the ignition is ON.
Example: If you want the ACC system to handle activation and deactivation of rear window/door mirror heating, hold the button
depressed approx. 2 seconds until a chime sounds.
The display shows:
ACC:AUTO
RDEFR CTRL
When “Adaptation of ACC“ is done, it will apply until factory settings
are restored.
Function Operation in AUTO mode
after adaptation
Factory setting
The rear window heating will
come on after the engine has
started if the outside temperature is below +5 °C.
– This function helps to prevent ice or mist forming on
the rear window in cold,
damp weather. Fuel consumption may increase
slightly.
Heating is selected
manually.
Seat heating comes on if the
system determines that heating is necessary based on
the temperature in the seat
and the outside temperature.
There are two settings
for heating. Repeatedly pressing the button switches between
low output, high output
and off.
Function Display text in SID
during adaptation
Display text in SID when
factory settings are
restored
ACC:AUTO
RDEFR CTRL
ACC:MANUAL
RDEFR CTRL
ACC:AUTO
SEAT H EATI NG
ACC:MANUAL
SEAT HEATING
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Calibration
Calibration is carried out automatically after
a certain number of starts if the ignition has
been switched off for more than 2 hours.
If the battery has been disconnected or has
run flat, the system will need to be recalibrated.
Calibration is started manually as follows:
1 Start the engine.
2 Press and at the same
time.
When manual calibration starts,
”ACC:CALIBR.
STARTED”
appears in SID.
Calibration takes approx. 30 seconds.
Useful tips
(before taking the car to a workshop. We
recommend that you contact an authorized
Saab workshop.)
• If the battery has been disconnected or
has run flat, the system will need to be
recalibrated. See "Calibration" above.
• If front seat heating and/or rear window
heating do not function satisfactorily, see
"Adaptation of ACC" on page 85.
Condensation water
When the A/C system is running, the intake
air is dehumidified, and the resultant condensation is drained off through two outlets
underneath the floor of the car, in the vicinity
of the front doors.
It is therefore perfectly normal for water to
be seen dripping from these outlets when
the car is parked. The warmer the ambient
air and the higher the humidity, the more
condensation water will form.
Formation of ice and mist in
extreme weather conditions
It is only in the most extreme conditions that
icing and misting of window glass are likely
to be a problem, e.g. in torrential rain or
severe cold coupled with high relative
humidity, or when passengers are perspiring heavily or wearing wet clothes.
The following measures are recommended
if such problems should occur:
1 Select AUTO and 21 °C for both temper-
ature zones.
2 Select Defroster.
If this is not enough...
3 Increase the fan speed.
If this is not enough...
4 Select a higher temperature.
The following measures are recommended
if the occupants feel that it is cold and
draughty in the car:
1 Make sure that all the air vents are fully
open, including the center rear vent. If
this is not enough...
2 Direct the air flow away from the body. If
this is not enough...
3 Raise the temperature setting a degree
or two. If this is not enough...
4 Lower the fan speed.
Troubleshooting and care, see page 244.
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Heated front seats 3
The heating of the seat cushion and backrest of both front seats is adjustable and
thermostat-controlled.
The heating is adjustable in two stages.
Ventilated front seats 3
Ventilated front seats, that enhance seating
comfort in hot weather, are available as an
option on cars equipped with leather-upholstered and electrically adjustable seats.
Ventilated seats are equipped with two fans
that extract the moist air from between the
seat and the body.
The fans have two speeds.
Heated rear seat cushion 3
Electrically heated seat cushions for the two
outer seats in the back are available as an
option.
The ON/OFF control button for the cushion
heating is located on the back of the center
console.
How long the cushions are heated for
depends on the outside temperature. The
heating can also be turned off with the
button.
The button has an integral indicator that is
illuminated when the heating is on.
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IB3836
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Radio _______________ 93
CD player ____________ 99
CD changer 3 ________ 100
MP3 player___________ 102
Portable player 3 _____ 104
General functions _____ 105
Sound system ________ 107
Technical data________ 108
Antennas ____________ 109
Error codes __________ 112
Security lock _________ 112
IB4469
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars
(can depend on model variant, engine variant,
market specification, options or accessories).
Saab 9-5 Audio System
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Saab 9-5 Audio
System 3
To get the best out of your Saab 9-5 Audio
System, we recommend that you read
through this entire section.
The Saab 9-5 Audio System consists of a
head unit with radio, CD player/CD
changer 3 for CD and MP3 discs and CD
changer 3 in the luggage compartment.
The audio system is operated using the
steering wheel controls 3 or the control
panel buttons.
All work on the audio system must be carried out
by a workshop. We recommend that you contact
an authorized Saab dealer.
WARNING
Safety first!
Cut off power immediately and contact
your Saab dealer if the system begins to
emit smoke or smells strange.
Audio system
activation/deactivation.
Volume adjust.
The tone control is used to
adjust tone and speaker settings, change CD track or MP3
file and manual adjust radio
frequency.
Information on artist, album
and song title. Display of radio
text.
Setup menu.
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Steering wheel controls 3
l
Scroll among preset pages.
The menu option in the display
is selected with the corresponding pushbutton directly
underneath.
No function on U.S./CA cars.
Select XM
TM
3 program type
when the radio is in the
XMTM3 mode.
Cars with CD changer 3:
insert CD or MP3 disc or discs.
Cars without CD-changer 3:
set time and date.
Eject CD or MP3 disc.
Activate radio and change frequency band (AM,FM and
XMTM3).
Auto tuning down and change
track/file going back in order of
play on CD or MP3 disc.
Auto tuning up and change
track/file forward in order of
play on CD or MP3 disc.
Manual tuning and rapid play
back for a track/file on a CD or
MP3 disc.
Manual tuning and rapid play
forward for a track/file on a CD
or MP3 disc.
Activate CD media or portable
player.
"arrow up"/"arrow down":
change preset for radio stations,
change track on CD or MP3
player.
"Seek UP": auto tuning up, select
next track on CD or MP3 disc.
Activate radio station scan
SRC: press to switch between
AM, FM, XM
TM
3, CD, MP3,
CD changer or portable player.
VOL: adjust volume.
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Switching the audio
system On/Off
The audio system will come on:
• When the ignition is switched ON and/or
the ON/OFF control is pressed.
ON/OFF control
The audio system will be
switched off:
• When the ON/OFF control is pressed.
• When the ignition key is removed.
• One hour after the ignition was switched
OFF, if the ignition key has not been
removed.
• 1 hour after the audio system has been
switched on if the key is not in the ignition
switch.
Audio settings
Volume
Turn the ON/OFF control until the desired
volume is obtained.
Tone controls
Tone and speaker settings
Manual tone and speaker settings
1 Press the tone control to open the menu
for tone and speaker settings.
2 Press the pushbutton under the desired
tone/speaker setting.
3 Adjust the selected setting by turning
the tone control. The selected settings
can also be adjusted by pressing the
SEEK, FWD or REV button.
Centering tone and speaker settings
Hold the tone control depressed until a
chime sounds to center all tone and speaker
settings.
Automatic tone setting
You can choose to automatically adapt tone
setting,
Auto EQ (Equalizer), to the tuned
station or disc being played.
1 Press the tone control to open the menu
for tone settings.
2 Press the pushbutton under the menu
option
Auto EQ label.
3 Press the pushbutton under the desired
tone setting.
4 The tone settings menu automatically
returns to the previous menu within
5 seconds.
Auto EQ menu
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Radio
Press the RADIO BAND button to return to
radio mode if another audio source is in use.
Selecting a radio station
Selecting a frequency band
Press the RADIO BAND button to change
frequency band. The selected frequency
band appears on the display.
Selecting a preset station
Scroll to the desired preset page by pressing the FAV button and then pressing the
pushbutton (1-6) under the desired preset
station.
You can also press or on the steering
wheel to select another preset station.
Tuning a station
Fine tuning
Turn the tone control one increment or
press the REV or FWD button to fine-tune
the frequency in increments of 0.2 MHz.
Automatic tuning
Press one of the SEEK buttons or the
button on the steering wheel for automatic
seek tuning. The radio then searches
upward in the frequency band for the nearest strong station and stops at that frequency.
Manual tuning
Turn the tone control or hold the REV or
FWD button depressed to seek a frequency
manually. Release the control/button to
stop at the desired frequency.
Scanning radio stations
Hold one of the SEEK buttons or the
button on the steering wheel depressed
until a chime sounds for a 5 second sampling of each station accessible on the frequency band.
Scanning... appears on the
display.
Press one of the SEEK buttons or the
button on the steering wheel again to cancel
the scan and select the radio station being
played at that instant.
Storing presets
You can store up to 36 radio stations as presets by using the 6 pushbuttons under the
display and the FAV button. Press the FAV
button to scroll through up to 6 pages with
6 presets per page. Each page can contain
a combination of AM, FM and XM
TM
3
stations.
Storing the current station as a preset
To store the current station as a preset:
1 Press the FAV button until you come to
the preset page (1-6) at which the
station is to be stored.
2 Hold the pushbutton depressed under
the spot (1-36) at which the station is to
be stored. A chime will sound once the
station is stored.
Preset stations
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Number of pages with preset stations
To display the number of pages (1-6) with
preset stations:
1 Hold the FAV button depressed or press
the MENU button and then press the
pushbutton under the menu option
FAV 1-6.
Setup menu
2 Select the number of preset pages to be
displayed by pressing the pushbutton
under the menu option with the desired
number of preset pages (1-6).
Number of preset pages
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System
(RDS). RDS features are available for use
only on FM stations that broadcast RDS
information. With RDS, the radio can do the
following:
• Display radio station name.
• Display messages from radio stations.
• This system relies on receiving specific
information from these stations and will
only work when the information is available. In rare cased, a radio station may
broadcast incorrect information that will
cause the radio features to work
improperly. If this happens, contact the
radio station.
The RDS system is always on. When information is broadcast from the FM station you
are listening to, the station name or call letters will be displayed on the display.
RDS menu
Rolling advertisements
Some radio stations present rolling advertisements in the display.
• To block rolling advertisements, mark
PS-Freeze by pressing the pushbutton
directly underneath.
• To allow rolling advertisements, deselect
PS-Freeze by pressing the pushbutton
directly underneath.
Press the pushbutton under the arrow
symbol or wait until the system automatically returns to the previous menu.
Radio text
Press the i button to show text messages
sent by certain radio stations in the display.
If there are no text messages,
No Info
appears on the display.
NOTICE
The menu options AF and REG have no
function on US/CA cars.
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XMTM3 Satellite Radio Service
XMTM is a satellite radio service based in
the 48 contiguous United States and Can-
ada. XMTM offers a large variety of coastto-coast channels including commercial
free music, news, sports, talk, traffic/
weather (U.S. subscriders), and children‘s
programming.
XM
TM
provides digital quality audio and text
information that includes song title and artist
name.
A service fee is required in order to receive
the XM
TM
service. For more information,
contact XM
TM
:
In the US. at www.xmradio.com or call
1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
In Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677).
When XM
TM
is active, the channel name,
and number, song title and artist can be displayed.
Finding a XM
TM
3 station
The PTY button is used to find XMTM
stations when the radio is in the XMTM
mode. To find XM
TM
channels within a
desired category, perform the following:
1 Press the RADIO BAND button until the
XM
TM
frequency is displayed. Press the
PTY button to display the category
labels on the radio display. Continue
pressing the PTY button until the
desired category name is displayed.
2 Press either of the two pushbuttons
below the desired category label to
immediately tune to the first XM
TM
station associated with that category.
3 Turn the tone control, press the buttons
below the right or left arrows displayed,
or press the right or left SEEK buttons to
go to the next or previous XM
TM
station
within the selected category.
4 To exit the category search mode, press
the FAV button to display your favorites
again.
Remove an XM
TM
3 category
Undesired XMTM categories can be
removed through the Setup menu. To
remove an undesired category, perform
the following:
1 Press the MENU button to display the
radio Setup menu.
2 Press the pushbutton under the menu
option
XM CAT.
3 Turn the tone control to display the cate-
gory you wish to remove.
4 Press the pushbutton under the menu
option
Remove until the category name
along with the word
Removed appears
on the display.
5 Repeat the steps to remove more cate-
gories.
NOTICE
The menu option XM CAT can only be
accessed when the vehicle is stationary.
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Restore removed XMTM3 categories
Removed categories can be restored by
pressing the pushbutton under the menu
option
Add when a removed category is dis-
played or by pressing the pushbutton under
the menu option
Restore All.
Decades
Country
Hits
Christian
Rock
Urban
Jazz & Blues
Dance
Latin
World
Classical
Kids
News
Sports
Comedy
Talk & Va ri et y
Premium
The XM Categories
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XMTM3 Radio Messages
Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
XM Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated an no action is required.
This process should take no longer than 30 seconds.
No XM signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking
the XM
TM
signal. When you move into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after four second delay)
The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is
needed. This message should disappear shortly.
Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel.
Channel Unavail Channel no longer
available
This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station.
If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button.
No Artist Info Artist Name/Feature not
available
No artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is work-
ing properly.
No Title Info Song/Program Title not
available
No song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No CAT Info Category Name not
available
No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is
working properly.
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Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
Not Found No channel available for the
chosen category
There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working
properly.
No Information No Text/Informational
message available
No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
XM Theftlocked Theft lock active
The XM
TM
receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle.
For security purposes, XM
TM
receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If
this message is received after having your vehicle serviced, check with your Saab
dealer.
XM Radion ID Radio ID label (channel 0)
If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM
TM
Radio eight digit
radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown Radio ID not known (should
only be if hardware failure)
If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there nay be a receiver fault.
Consult with your Saab dealer.
Check XM Receiver Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver may have
a fault. Consult with your Saab dealer.
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CD player
Activate the CD player by inserting a disc or
by pressing the CD AUX button if a CD is
already loaded.
CD player menu
Loading CDs
Insert the disc in the slot with the text side
up until the mechanism loads the disc. The
first track is played. If the disc is
wrong-side-up, it will be ejected automatically.
Once all the tracks have been played, the
CD player will restart from track 1.
The CD player is turned off by pressing
ON/OFF to turn off the audio system or by
selecting another audio source.
Removing CDs
Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. If
you press EJECT without removing the
ejected disc, the player will reload the disc
after 10 seconds for reasons of safety.
Selecting and changing tracks
Turn the tone control or press the SEEK buttons to select or change to the preceding or
next track. The track number appears in the
display.
If the current track has played for at least
10 seconds, you can start the track from the
beginning by pressing SEEK (arrow left).
If you press SEEK (arrow right) while the
last track of the disc is playing, the first track
will play.
If you press SEEK (arrow left) while the first
track of the disc is playing, the last track will
play.
The same function applies to and on
the steering wheel.
Rapid playing tracks
To rapid play the current track, hold REV or
FWD depressed. Release the button to stop
rapid play and return to normal playback.
Random playback
You can allow the CD player to choose
tracks randomly, i.e. not to play the tracks in
numerical order.
• To play tracks randomly, press the pushbutton under the menu option
RDM.
• To resume playing tracks in numerical
order, press the pushbutton under the
menu option
RDM again.
Random playback
NOTICE
Do not use CDs with labels or stickers.
These labels could detach and cause the
audio system to malfunction.
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CD changer 3
Activate the CD changer by inserting one or
more CD/MP3 discs or by pressing the CD
AUX button if one or more discs is already
loaded.
Loading CDs
Loading a CD
1 Press the LOAD button. The following
appears on the display:
Please Wait
2 Wait until the loading mechanism is
ready for the disc. The following appears
on the display:
Insert CD
3 Insert the disc in the slot with the text
side up until the mechanism loads the
disc. The following appears on the
display:
Loading
If the disc is wrong-side-up, it will be ejected
automatically.
Loading several CDs
The CD changer can be loaded with up to
6 discs. To load several discs in the CD
changer:
1 Hold LOAD depressed for 2 seconds. A
chime sounds and the following appears
on the display:
Please Wait
2 Follow the instructions on the display to
load the discs.
3 If you do not wish to load more CDs,
press LOAD to cancel.
CD changer menu
The CD changer is turned off by pressing
ON/OFF to turn off the audio system or by
selecting another audio source.
Removing CDs
Removing a CD
1 Press EJECT to eject the disc. A chime
sounds and the following appears on the
display:
Ejecting
2 Remove the ejected disc when the
following appears on the display:
Remove CD
If you press EJECT without removing
the ejected disc, the player will reload
the disc after 10 seconds for reasons of
safety.
Removing several CDs
Hold EJECT depressed for 2 seconds to
remove all discs from the CD changer. A
chime sounds and the following appears on
the display:
Ejecting All
NOTICE
Do not use CD or CD-R discs with labels
or stickers. These labels could detach
and cause the audio system to malfunction.
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