2001 Saab 9 5 Owners Manual

ACC system OFF. Fan OFF. A/C compressor OFF. Warm air OFF. Air-distribution selections locked in current settings. Recirculation can be selected manually. Pressing the AUTO button will put the system into automatic mode. Pressing the OFF button again will result in the sys- tem reverting to any previous manual settings.

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To increase the fan speed in steps. If, after being off, the ignition is switched on but the engine is not started, the fan will run at low speed until the engine is running.

To decrease the fan speed in steps. If the fan is set to 0, the A/C compressor will cut out and ECON will appear on the display. If, after being off, the ignition is switched on but the engine is not started, the fan will run at low speed until the engine is running.

The rear-window and door-mirror heating is controlled manually. Switch off the heating as soon as the rear window is clear, to avoid imposing a heavy load on the bat- tery longer than necessary. Note, however, that the heating will go off automatically after 5-10minutes (depending on the outdoor temperature) or sooner if the voltage in the electrical system falls below 10V. The ACC system can be programmed to switch on the heating automatically when the outdoor temper- ature is below 41°F (+5°C) and the temperature inside the car is below 50°F (+10°C) (see ”Program- ming I and II”, on pages 76 and 77).

Recirculation is selected automatically for effective cooling, but it can also be switched on/off manually. Although recirculation does not substantially affect the air quality, it is useful to prevent unpleasant smells or fumes being drawn into the car from outside.

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Press once: Defrosting of all windows will take place (air flow to rear side windows shut off) with: (cid:127) The fan running at high speed. (cid:127) Air being distributed to the defroster vents. (cid:127) Normal temperature control will operate. (cid:127) Recirculation will be OFF. (cid:127) Heating of the rear window and door mirrors will

be switched ON.

The defroster function will continue to operate until a new selection is made, although the heating for the rear window and door mirrors will be switched off automatically after 5-10 minutes, depending on the temperature outside. Press twice: Air will be directed onto the windshield with no increase in the fan speed. The heating for the rear window will not be switched on. To revert to the previous selection, press the AUTO button.

Defroster & floor vents

Floor vents and rear side windows

Floor & panel vents

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Panel (and center rear vent)

Starting in cold weather To start with, the system will automatically select the defroster set- ting, 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 ECON switch has been pressed). If the outdoor temperature is above 86°F (30°C), the system might select recirculation after approximately 45 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.

Programming I Manual selections can be programmed into the ACC system so that these will take effect when the car is started. Note that the ignition must be switched off for at least ten minutes after programming for the selections to be saved in the system’s memory. 1 Make sure the ignition is ON. 2 Select the desired settings.

3 Press

and

, simultaneously

(the display will flash to confirm that the settings have been recorded).

Example: If you want air distribution through the panel vents when you start the car, press

and then save the setting by pressing

and

Cancelling the programmed settings (I) To cancel the programmed settings, press

simultaneously (the display will flash to confirm that the settings have been cancelled).

and

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Rear-window heating can only be switched on manually.

The heating will come on about five seconds after the engine has started if the out- door temperature is below 41°F (+5°C). –This function helps to pre- vent ice or mist forming on the rear window in cold, damp weather. Fuel con- sumption may increase slightly.

Programming II It is also possible to customize the ACC system, e.g. to adapt to driving and weather conditions.

Function Operation in AUTO mode

after Programming II The A/C compressor will not activate unless the outdoor temperature is above 55°F (+13°C). –This function saves fuel by delaying the activation of the A/C compressor. However, in wet weather it is advisable to have the A/C compressor running when outdoor tem- peratures are below 57° (+14°C), as the A/C system reduces the likelihood of the windows’ fogging up. Recirculation will be switched on if the speed of the car is less than 6 mph (10 km/h) and will be switched off when the speed has risen above 20 mph (30 km/h), but not if the ECON mode has been programmed according to ”Programming II”. –This function is useful to prevent fumes being drawn into the car in traffic jams.

Standard operation in AUTO mode A/C compressor cuts in when outdoor tem- perature is above 41°F (+5°C)

Recirculation is switched on about 45 seconds after start- ing if the outdoor tem- perature is above 86°F (+30°C) and the selected temperature for the cabin is well below the actual tem- perature in both tem- perature zones.

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To program a function or to cancel a programmed function, press and hold in the relevant button until the corresponding symbol has flashed four times on the display and a chime has sounded. Make sure the ignition is ON.

Function

Text displayed on SID during programming

ACC: LO TEMP A/C CTRL

Text displayed on SID when cancelling program ACC: NORMAL A/C CTRL

ACC: RECIRC ACC: SPEED CTRL

ACC: RECIRC ACC: NORMAL CTRL

ACC: AUTO RDEFR CTRL

ACC: MANUAL RDEFR CTRL

Example: To have the ACC system switch the heating for the rear window and door mirrors ON/OFF automatically, press and hold in until the symbol has flashed four times on the display and a

chime has sounded. The display shows: ACC: AUTO RDEFR CTRL Once a function has been recorded under ”Programming II”, it will remain in the system until you cancel the program. AUTO will still show on the display after a function has been saved in ”Programming II”.

Calibration If the battery has been disconnected or has died, the system will need to be recalibrated. To start the calibration procedure: 1 Start the engine.

and

simultaneously.

2 Press Calibration takes about 30 seconds. During this time and for about 3 seconds after the operation has been completed, the number of fault codes (if any) stored in the system will appear in the tempera- ture display on the left. The fault codes themselves will be shown in the temperature display on the right. Useful tips (Before driving the car to an authorized Saab dealer)

If AUTO is not shown on the display, see ”Cancelling the pro- grammed settings (I)” on page 76. If you suspect that the ACC system is not functioning properly, cancel (delete) all programmed settings and then recalibrate the system. See ”Cancelling the programmed settings (I) and (II)”, pages 76 and 77, and ”Calibration” above. Note that AUTO will show on the display even if you have com- pleted Programming II, but that this does not apply to Program- ming I. If the battery has been disconnected or has died, the ACC system will need to be recalibrated. See ”Calibration” above.

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Fault diagnosis and maintenance, see page 230.

Condensation When the A/C system is running, the intake air is dehumidified, and the resultant con- densation 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. Greater amounts of con- densation will result in warmer, more humid ambient air.

Formation of ice and mist in extremes of weather 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 perspir- ing heavily or wearing wet clothes. The following measures are recommended if such problems should occur: 1 Select AUTO and 70°F (21°C) for both

temperature 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 drafty 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

(but not towards the interior temperature sensor). If this is not enough...

3 Raise the temperature setting a degree

or two. If this is not enough...

4 Lower the fan speed.

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Afterheater, V6-engine cars The afterheater enables a comfortable tem- perature to be maintained inside the car even after the engine has been switched off. The heater can be activated up to 10 min- utes after the engine has stopped, although the coolant temperature must be at least 104°F (40°C) for the heater to operate. To start the heater: 1 The ignition should be OFF. 2 Press and hold the AUTO button on the

ACC panel for about a second, until a chime is sounded and the following appears on the SID: ”AFTERHEATER ACTIVATED”.

After five seconds, the SID will indicate how much heat is available (0 – 100%).

To switch off the heater: 1 Press the OFF button on the ACC panel. The heater will also be switched off if the ignition is turned ON.

The following settings will be used when the heater is running: (cid:127) Air distribution in AUTO mode. (cid:127) Recirculation not active but can be

selected manually.

(cid:127) Fan speed is automatic and cannot be

changed.

(cid:127) Only the fan speed is shown on the dis-

play. If AUTO is pressed, the system selections will be indicated.

The following controls do not operate while the afterheater is on: (cid:127) Rear-window heating. (cid:127) ECON. (cid:127) User presets. Some of the functions can be repro- grammed. For further information, please consult your Saab dealer (see page 261).

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Saab 9-5 Audio System Saab 9-5 Audio System Quick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System........... Sound controls................. Radio ................................. Cassette player ................ CD player .......................... CD changer....................... Programmable functions. Steering-wheel controls .. Security lock..................... Technical data .................. Installation of car phone (option)............................ 103 Fault codes....................... 104

83 85 86 88 91 93 97 98 98 99

The Audio System is connected to the Saab Information Display (SID), which is at the top of the main instrument panel. Mes- sages, indicators and the like for the Audio System are shown on this display.

Indicator AS RDM

(DOLBY B/C)

Radio is in Autostore mode Random playback of CD tracks when CD player selected DOLBY B/C noise reduction on for cassette player

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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 is available in two versions: Premium on the 9-5 and Pres- tige on the 9-5 SE and 9-5 Aero (Prestige system is also available as an option in the U.S. on the 9-5 model.) Both models have been specially matched to the Saab 9-5 cabin. The two models are comprised of a radio, CD player and cassette player. A six-disc CD changer for installation in the luggage compartment is available as a dealer-installed accessory/option. The Premium model has seven speakers: three mounted in the fascia (the center speaker further enhances the overall sound image) and one in each door. The Prestige model (Harman/Kardon) has nine speakers (9-5 Wagon has eight speak- ers): three mounted in the fascia (the center speaker further enhances the sound image), one in each door and two subwoof- ers in the rear window shelf (9-5 Wagon: one subwoofer in the luggage compart- ment). The subwoofers enhance reproduc- tion of the lowest bass notes.

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Preset station buttons Press once: play the preset station. Press & hold briefly: store a new station.

SEEK

AS

SEARCH

RADIO

BAND

Auto tuning Press once: auto (seek) tuning. Press & hold briefly (a chime will sound): manual tuning.

Press once: Autostore ON/OFF. Press & hold briefly: automatic tuning and storing of the 6 strongest stations.

Press once: change waveband.

Press once: activate Weather Band.

Quick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio (see page 86)

PUSH ON

VOL

PULL BAL

BAS

TRE

FAD

ON To switch the system ON, press the volume but- ton. The last settings used will be activated. If the Audio System is switched on when the igni- tion key is not in the switch, the system will auto- matically be switched off after one hour has elapsed since a control button on the radio was last pressed. OFF To switch the system OFF, press the volume but- ton or remove the ignition key. VOL To adjust the volume, rotate the VOL control. BAL To adjust the balance between the left and right channels, pull out and turn the VOL control.

BAS Press to release the button, and adjust the bass level. Lock the setting by pushing the button in. TRE Press to release the button, and adjust the tre- ble. Lock the setting by pushing the button in. FAD Press to release the button, and adjust the fade between the front and rear sets of speakers. Lock the setting by pushing the button in.

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Cassette player. See page 88

Remove CD.

Press once: Selects cassette player when other source active. When tape playing: Dolby B/C ON/OFF.

Switch to playback other side of tape.

Eject.

SEEK

Press once: Music search (next track). Press & hold briefly: Fast forward/rewind. Press SEEK (mid-segment) (a chime will sound): Blank skip ON/OFF.

CD player. See page 91

CD RDM

SEEK

Press once: switch to CD player when other source active. Press & hold briefly (a chime will sound): Random playback.

Press once: Track search. Press & hold briefly: Rapid play (passage search) or Fast track search. Press SEEK (mid-segment) once (a chime will sound): Switches between Rapid play (PLAY) and Fast track search (TRACK). Press SEEK (mid-segment) & hold briefly (a chime will sound): Scan disc.

CD changer (accessory/option). See page 93

Press once: Change to CD changer when CD player is active. Press twice: Change to CD changer when radio or cassette player is active. Press & hold briefly (a chime will sound): Random playback of entire magazine.

Press once: Track search on current disc. Press & hold briefly: Rapid play. Press SEEK (mid-segment) once: Switch between Rapid play (PLAY) and Fast track search (TRACK). Press SEEK (mid-segment) & hold briefly (a chime will sound): Scan/disc. Press SEEK (mid-segment) & hold (2 chimes): Scan/magazine.

Selects disc in magazine.

CD RDM

SEEK

Sound controls ON/OFF The Audio System will come on: • When the volume control is pressed. (cid:127) When the ignition is switched ON, if the Audio System was on when the ignition key was last removed.

The Audio System will be switched off: (cid:127) When the volume control is pressed. (cid:127) When the ignition key is removed. (cid:127) One hour after the ignition was switched

OFF, if the ignition key has not been removed.

(cid:127) When one hour has elapsed since a con- trol button on the Audio System was last pressed after the ignition key was removed.

VOL - Volume BAL - Balance Pull out and rotate the VOL control to adjust the balance between the left and right speakers. When the control is released, it reverts to the volume function.

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DOLBY B NR

BAS - Bass TRE - Treble Rotate clockwise to increase the level and counter-clockwise to reduce it. The Bass and Treble controls must be pressed first to release them.

FAD - Fader The fader control adjusts the balance between the front and rear sets of speakers. The Fader controls must be pressed first to release it.

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Radio Press the RADIO/BAND button (3) to switch to the radio when another source is active. Preset station buttons (1) Press once (release within a second) to select a preset station, e.g.

The small figure on the far right of the dis- play is the number of the preset button selected. Presetting a station Press and hold in the desired button (for more than a second) to store the currently tuned station. During this time, the radio will be mute. The sound will return as soon as the station has been stored.

briefly to search for higher fre- for lower frequencies.

Tuning (2) Automatic seek tuning: Press quencies or Manual tuning: To switch to the manual-tuning function, press and release quickly (a chime will sound and the M indicator will appear on the display). The function will revert to automatic seek tuning two seconds after the last manual fre- quency change has been made.

or

Waveband selector (3) Press the RADIO/BAND button repeatedly to move through the waveband selections: FM1, FM2, and AM. AS, Autostore (4) The autostore mode provides an additional preset function that can be used to search for and to store stations when you are in an area where you are unfamiliar with the sta- tions and their frequencies. Press the AS/SEARCH button to switch the Autostore mode ON/OFF. When the Autostore mode is ON, the AS indicator will show at the bottom of the display.

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Press and hold in the AS/SEARCH button for more than a second to initiate a search for the six strongest stations. Each time the system finds and stores a sta- tion, the number on the far right of the dis- play will change. If the system cannot find six stations with good reception, the remain- ing preset buttons will be empty. If one of these empty buttons is pressed, U**** (FM) or AM**** will appear on the display. When the system leaves the AS mode, it returns to the station that was selected before the AS mode was activated. The AS mode can also be used in the AM band.

WB (Weather Band) (5) Press the WB button to select the Weather Band mode. The radio will automatically search for the strongest national weather service station in the area. When a weather band station is received, the display indi- cates ”WB”. The strongest station generally provides the most accurate information for the area in which you are traveling. To exit the Weather Band mode, depress the WB button again. Weather Band recep- tion is available in CD, TAPE and RADIO mode. If the radio is unable to find a suffi- ciently strong station to lock onto, the unit will continue to search and the display will indicate ”NO WB”.

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Cassette player Before playing a tape, make sure that the label is secure and that the cassette is not warped, otherwise the cassette can become jammed in the deck. The cassette player automatically senses whether the tape is normal or metal (Type I or Type II). TAPE (1) Turn on the cassette player by pressing

or by inserting a cassette in the

deck, with the exposed tape to the right. Playback will start with the side that is facing up (indicated by A on the display). The dis- play will now be as follows:

Playback direction (2) To play the other side of the tape,

press The deck will automatically change the play- back direction when the end of the tape is reached, be it during playback, fast forward/rewind or music search.

PUSH ON

VOL

PULL BAL

BAS

TRE

FAD

DOLBY B NR

AS

SEARCH

RADIO BAND

SEEK

CD RDM

Dolby® noise reduction (3) Press TAPE/DOLBY to switch on Dolby NR B/C. Dolby B/C should be on for playback of tapes recorded with Dolby B/C, and off for those recorded without Dolby B/C.

Eject button (4) To stop playback of a tape, press the eject

or select another source.

button If you select another source without press- ing the eject button, the tape will remain in the deck but the head and pinch rollers will be clear of the tape. The same applies if the Audio System is switched off while a tape is being played. Tapes can still be ejected when the system is turned off.

Music search forward/reverse (5) To search forward for a track, press and release quickly (within half a second). The following will now appear on the dis- play:

Fast forward/rewind Press and hold forward to the end of the tape. The following will now appear on the display:

to start fast-

To perform a backward search, press

instead.

A forward search will continue until a gap of at least 4 seconds is found, or until you press Pressing and holding the button during a search will initiate the fast-forward function.

(mid-segment).

or

once to cancel fast-forward. (mid-segment)

Press Press and hold briefly to switch to music search. Fast rewind (<< WIND) is performed in the same way as fast forward.

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(mid-segment).

Auto music search (Blank skip) To switch the Blank-skip function ON/OFF, press and hold When the Blank-skip function is active (dis- play: BL SKIP ON), unrecorded gaps that are longer than 15 seconds will automati- cally be skipped. When auto music search is in progress, the following will show on the display:

If a track has been recorded at an unusually low level and is therefore identified incor- rectly as a gap between tracks, it could ini- tiate a spurious ”auto music search”. To cancel such a search, press and hold

(mid-segment) during playback.

The following will now appear on the dis- play:

Tape care Do not expose cassette tapes to direct sun- light or to extremes of temperature as this can damage the cassette and the tape. Always keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use. If a cassette should become jammed in the deck, seek help from an authorized Saab dealer.

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Type II (metal) tapes The cassette has an automatic tape-type selector. Cleaning-due indicator After 30 hours’ playing time, the following message will appear on the display:

The message will be displayed for ten seconds each time the cassette player is selected. A cleaning tape should be used to clean the heads inside the cassette player to maintain good reproduction and to prevent unneces- sary wear. To reset the playing-time meter: 1 Remove the current tape. 2 Load the cleaning tape and play it for the

required time.

3 Remove the cleaning tape and reload

the other one.

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NOTE

Do not use writeable CDs in your Audio System. In certain cases, this type of CD is only suitable for home use and can therefore cause operational problems.

To select the CD mode, load a CD into the deck or, if one is already loaded, press the CD/RDM button. Insert the CD, label-side up, and allow the mechanism to load it automatically. Play- back of the first track will start and the follow- ing message will appear on the display:

A tiny, amber-colored LED indicator to the left of the disc tray is illuminated when a disc is loaded. When all the tracks have been played, the CD player will restart playback from track 1. To cancel playback, press the eject, RADIO or TAPE button.

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PUSH ON

VOL

PULL BAL

BAS

TRE

FAD

DOLBY B NR

AS

SEARCH

RADIO BAND

SEEK

CD RDM

or

Track search (1) Press to preceding or following tracks. Pressing once will restart playback from the beginning of the current track. Thus, to play the preceding track, press

repeatedly to move

twice.

Rapid play (passage search) When held, rapid play will be initiated, with the time and track showing on the display, e.g.:

is pressed and

or

If the button is depressed for more than 5 seconds, the rapid play will be even faster. Rapid play stops when the button is released.

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Fast track search Press switch between the CD-PLAY and CD-TRACK modes.

(mid-segment) once to

The CD-PLAY and CD-TRACK modes change the function of The selected mode will also be active the next time the system is switched on. Choose the mode that you find most conve- nient:

and

CD PLAY

Pressing and holding

or

briefly

starts Rapid play

CD TRACK Pressing and holding

or

briefly starts Fast track search

Press any segment of the SEEK button during scanning to play the current track from the beginning and simultaneously cancel the SCAN function. Eject (3)

to remove the disc.

Press If you press the eject button to open the tray but do not remove the disc, the CD player will automatically close the tray again after 10 seconds, without restarting playback.

once to repeat the current

once to move from the current

Random playback (RDM) (2) Press and hold the CD/RDM button to select/deselect random playback of the cur- rent disc. When this function is selected, RDM will appear at the bottom of the dis- play. Press track to the next during random playback. Press track during random playback. Pressing and holding or start Rapid play. SCAN To start the SCAN function, which enables you to hear a sample of each track on the disc, press and hold ment). The display shows that SCAN is in progress and which track is currently being sampled. For instance, if you started SCAN while playing the first track, the following display will appear:

(mid-seg-

will

The sample playback starts 30 seconds after the start of the track and lasts for 8 sec- onds. When all the tracks on the disc have been scanned, the system will revert to playback of the track that was playing when SCAN was selected.

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CD changer in luggage compartment, Saab 9-5 Sedan

CD changer in luggage compartment, Saab 9-5 Wagon

Changing a CD

CD changer (accessory)

NOTE

Do not use writeable CDs in your Audio System. In certain cases, this type of CD is only suitable for home use and can therefore cause operational problems.

Important! Always keep the sliding cover closed to keep dust out of the CD changer, so that it will continue to provide satisfactory service for a long time.

To load the CD changer (which is installed in the luggage compartment and can accommodate six CDs) proceed as follows: 1 Slide the top back. 2 Lift out the CD magazine. 3 Press back the catch on the magazine. 4 Withdraw one CD tray at a time and

swap/load the CD (label side up). Slide the tray back into the magazine.

Note the position of the magazine for load- ing (see picture). Insert the entire magazine carefully inside the CD changer and slide back the cover.

To select the CD changer If the Audio System is in the RADIO or TAPE mode, press the CD/RDM button twice. If the CD player is active, press the CD/RDM button once.

If the CDs in the magazine have not been changed, the system will start playback from where it left off before. If there is no magazine in the CD changer, the following will appear on the display:

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If the magazine in the CD changer is empty, the following will appear on the display:

If the CD changer is activated right after a magazine has been loaded, the following will appear on the display:

The CD number will change as each CD is played. After a magazine has been loaded, play- back will start with the first track on the first CD when the CD changer is selected, and the following will appear on the display:

PUSH ON

VOL

PULL BAL

SEEK

BAS

TRE

FAD

DOLBY B NR

AS

SEARCH

RADIO BAND

CD RDM

Selecting CDs (1) When the CD changer is operating, the radio preset buttons work for the six CDs in the magazine. Press the button for the corresponding CD. If the selected CD is already being played, playback will restart from the first track.

If the selected CD-tray is empty, the follow- ing will appear on the display:

After two seconds, the status of the trays in the magazine (i.e. loaded or empty) will be shown on the display, e.g.:

 or

repeatedly to move

If for some reason the CD selected by the preset button cannot be played, playback of the current CD will continue. Track search (2) Press to preceding or following tracks. Pressing once will restart playback from the beginning of the current track. Thus, to play the preceding track, press Rapid play When held, rapid play will be initiated, with the time and track showing on the display, e.g.:

is pressed and

twice.

or

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PUSH ON

VOL

PULL BAL

SEEK

BAS

TRE

FAD

DOLBY B NR

AS

SEARCH

RADIO BAND

CD RDM

If the button is depressed for more than 5 seconds, the rapid play will be even faster. Rapid play stops when the button is released.

Fast track search Press SEEK (mid-segment) once to switch between the CD-PLAY and CD-TRACK modes.

Choose the mode that you find most convenient:

CD PLAY

Pressing and holding

or

briefly

starts Rapid play

CD TRACK Pressing and holding

or

briefly starts Fast track search

The CD-PLAY and CD-TRACK modes change the function of The selected mode will also be active the next time the system is switched on.

and

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SCAN Scanning the current CD: To start the SCAN function, which enables you to hear a sample of each track on the disc, press and hold ment). The display shows that SCAN is in progress and which track is currently being sampled. For instance, if you started SCAN while playing track one, the following dis- play will appear:

(mid-seg-

The sample playback starts 30 seconds after the start of the track and lasts for 8 sec- onds. When all the tracks on the disc have been scanned, the system will revert to playback of the track that was playing when SCAN was selected. Press any segment of the SEEK button during scanning to play the current track from the beginning and simultaneously cancel the SCAN function.

Scanning the entire magazine: Press and hold two chimes) to start a scan of the entire magazine. A message similar to the follow- ing will appear on the display:

(mid-segment -

The sample playback starts 30 seconds after the beginning of the first track on each CD and lasts for 8 seconds. After the first track of each CD has been sampled, the CD changer will revert to play- back of the track that was playing when SCAN was selected. Press any segment of the SEEK button during scanning to play the current track from the beginning and simultaneously cancel the SCAN function.

once to move from the current

Random playback (RDM) (3) Press and hold the CD/RDM button to select/deselect random playback of the CDs in the magazine. When this function is selected, RDM will appear at the bottom of the display. Press track to the next during random playback. Press once to repeat the current track during random playback. Pressing and holding or start Rapid play. To stop playback from the CD changer, simply select once to move from the current track to the next during random playback (RADIO/TAPE/ CD). The CD changer will now enter stand-by mode.

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To change the default setting: The default setting for this function is ON. – Press and hold the WB button at the

same time as you switch on the Audio System.

– Select SP D VOL using – Select ON/OFF using the VOL control. – Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but- tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys- tem, e.g. RADIO/BAND, to save the new default setting.

Loudness ON/OFF

Programmable functions

WARNING

Adjusting the volume The default setting for START VOL is volume setting 9, and that for TEL VOL is volume setting 14 (the highest volume set- ting is 30).

These functions should only be carried out when the car is stationary.

(cid:127) Maximum START VOL

Volume-preset mode To select the volume-preset mode, press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch the Audio System on. Use the desired function. The following volume settings can be preselected: (cid:127) START VOL - maximum volume level when the Audio System is switched on (cid:127) TEL VOL - preset volume level when an

button to select the

in-car phone is activated

(cid:127) SP D VOL - speed-dependent volume.

The Audio System will automatically adjust the volume level to adjust to an increase in vehicle speed.

(cid:127) LOUDNESS ON/OFF - boosting of the

highest and lowest frequency ranges to enhance the sound image when the volume is set to a low level.

(cid:127) TEL VOL

To change the volume setting: – Press and hold the WB button at the

same time as you switch on the Audio System.

– Adjust the volume – Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but- tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys- tem, e.g. RADIO/BAND, to save the new volume setting.

Speed-dependent volume (SP D VOL) ON/OFF

To change the default setting: The default setting for this function is ON. – Press and hold the WB button at the

same time as you switch on the Audio System.

– Select LOUDNESS using – Select ON/OFF using the VOL control. – Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but- tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys- tem, e.g. RADIO/BAND, to save the new default setting.

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Saab 9-5 Audio System Steering-wheel controls To facilitate use of the Audio System and to promote safer driving, most of the functions can be operated using the integral remote controls on the steering wheel. Control functions: NEXT: RADIO mode: preselect buttons 1⇒2⇒...⇒ 6⇒1⇒... TAPE mode: Play other side of tape. CD mode: Inoperative. CD-changer mode: Select CD in magazine 1⇒2⇒...⇒ 6⇒1⇒...

<< SEEK >>: RADIO mode: Auto/manual tuning. TAPE mode: Music search/Fast forward or rewind. CD/CD-changer mode: Track search/Rapid play.

Security lock The Audio System is equipped with an elec- tronic security lock. The special code is unique to the car in which the Audio System is fitted. Each time the Audio System is switched on, a check is made to ensure that the codes match. If not, the following will appear on the dis- play:

Audio System controls on steering wheel

SRC (source) Press repeatedly to switch between RADIO ⇒ TAPE ⇒ CD ⇒ (CD changer) ⇒RADIO ⇒...

If a CD changer has been installed, it will also have been security coded. If the security code for the CD changer does not match when the changer is selected, the following will appear on the display:

VOL +/-: Volume adjust.

If a CD changer is to be retrofitted or if you wish to move the main Audio System module and/or CD changer to another car (Saab 9-5), you must consult an authorized Saab dealer so that the modules can be given the correct security codes.

Technical data Tone controls Bass ______________________ ±10 dB at 100 Hz Treble _____________________ ±10 dB at 10,000 Hz

Power output

Premium __________________ 150 W

110 W at 1% THD (total har- monic distortion) and 13.5 V

Prestige __________________ 200 W

150 W at 1% THD (total har- monic distortion) and 13.5 V

Radio module Radio system _______________ PLL dual-synthesizer tuner Number of presets:

FM ______________________ 3 x 6 AM ______________________ 2 x 6

Frequency range:

FM ______________________ 87.9 – 107.9 MHz MW ______________________ 530 – 1710 kHz WB ______________________ 162.40 – 162.55 MHz

Tuning steps:

Automatic seek tuning: _______ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz WB 50 kHz Manual tuning: _____________ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz

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Frequency range (FM) ________ 40-15000 Hz

±1 dB Distortion (FM) ______________ < 0.5%

Cassette player Fast forward/rewind __________ < 120 seconds (C-60) Frequency range _____________ 40 – 16000 Hz

±2 dB

Wow and flutter ______________ 0.2% WRMS Signal-to-noise ratio __________ 45 dB Dolby B/C NR effect __________ 8/16 dB

CD player and CD changer 1-bit system and 8 x oversampling Frequency range _____________ 20-20000 Hz

±0.5 dB

Distortion __________________ < 0.008% Dynamics __________________ > 80 dB (1 kHz) CD-changer capacity__________ 6 discs

(cid:127) These specifications comply with the new IHF Standard (cid:127) Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to alter

specifications and design without prior notice.

(cid:127) Dolby noise reduction is produced under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licensing

Corporation

”Dolby” and the double-D symbol ing Corporation

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licens-

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user´s authority to operate the equipment.

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The car has a factory-fitted roof antenna for a mobile phone. Roof loads may negatively affect telecommunication.

Antennas The Audio System has three antennas incorporated in the rear window; two for FM diversity and one for AM.

NOTE

Refrain from placing hard or sharp objects on the rear parcel shelf, to avoid damaging the antenna leads. Do not use sun protective film which con- tains metal particles on the rear window, this can be the cause of radio interfer- ence.

Multipath propagation Multipath propagation occurs when radio waves from an FM transmitter are reflected by, e.g. large buildings, causing them to arrive slightly later than the direct waves. This can create interference to radio recep- tion. To avoid this problem as much as pos- sible the system is equipped with two FM antennas, so called FM diversity.

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Shadow effect Because FM radio waves travel in straight lines from the transmitter, a shadow effect can occur when tall buildings or hills obstruct the propagation path from the transmitter to the car.

Sources of FM interference Interference to FM reception can be caused by the electrical systems in other vehicles, particularly if the signal from the transmitter is weak.

Cross-modulation When the radio is tuned to a weak transmit- ter in the vicinity of a stronger one, the car’s antennas will receive signals from both. Such interference is apparent when the unwanted broadcast can be heard faintly in the background.

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FM

AM

Radio waves, FM/AM FM radio waves radiate in straight lines from the transmitter. Because such waves do not follow the curvature of the Earth, their strength becomes weaker the further they travel. AM waves, on the other hand, are reflected off the ionosphere, thus greatly extending their range.

Sources of AM interference AM reception is prone to interference, e.g. from electrical systems on other vehicles, high-tension power lines and lightning.

Adjusting the frequency steps North America/Europe If the car is taken from North America to Europe, the radio’s frequency steps can be adjusted.

(cid:127) Press and hold

(mid-segment) and switch the radio on at the same time.

The preset stations will be cancelled and replaced by default frequencies.

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(cid:127) Volume level for ongoing conversation can be adjusted by volume controls on steering wheel or on Audio System module (see also ”Volume-preset mode”, page 97). If the sound is distorted, adjust by means of the volume control on telephone set.

(cid:127) Phone battery charging when phone is in

its cradle.

Please refer to the instructions supplied with the phone for details of how to make and receive calls. In order to fully utilize the hands-free function, certain circuits must be available from the telephone to be installed. Your authorized Saab dealer has this infor- mation available.

NOTE

The A-pillar area (area beside the wind- shield) and the headlining of your Saab contain padding designed to reduce head injuries. No modifications to these areas should be made unless done by your authorized Saab dealer.

Provision for hands-free phone (cid:127) Car phone connects to car’s circuitry. (cid:127) External antenna is fitted. (cid:127) Microphone for hands-free phone use

incorporated in overhead panel at front. (cid:127) Audio System mute function when phone

activated.

(cid:127) Phone conversation amplified through

Audio System speakers.

(cid:127) TELEPHONE appears on the SID when

phone in use.

Installation of car phone (option) Provision has been made on the Saab 9-5 for the installation of a hands-free car phone. A car-phone mount is available as an acces- sory. Your Saab dealer has details of proper phone installation procedures.

WARNING

To prevent crashes while using a cell phone: (cid:127) Don’t use the phone in distracting traf-

fic situations. Turn it off if traffic is heavy.

(cid:127) Dial sensibly, at a stoplight or safely off

the road.

(cid:127) Consider installing hands-free or

speaker phone.

(cid:127) Avoid stressful and intense phone

conversations.

(cid:127) Acquaint yourself with the legal provi- sions governing the use of car phones while driving.

(cid:127) Do not use the phone when refueling the vehicle. Gasoline fumes are highly explosive.

Roof loads can negatively affect tele- communication.

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Mobile phones and communications radios

WARNING

The electromagnetic field produced, for example, by a mobile telephone in the passenger compartment may be detri- mental to health. We therefore recom- mend the use of an external antenna. Do not use the phone when refueling with gasoline. Gasoline fuels are highly explo- sive.

NOTE

The electromagnetic field can cause interference to other electrical systems in the car, such as the Audio System.

Mobile phones and communications radios that do not have a separate external antenna radiate an electromagnetic field inside the car.

Saab therefore recommends that a car phone/radio transmitter should always be connected to an external antenna. An external antenna also provides improved transmission/reception and a greater range. Roof loads can negatively affect telecommunication. Mobile phones and communications radios that are not supplied as standard equipment by Saab can interfere with the car’s electri- cal system and cause spurious fault codes to be generated.

WARNING

Always consult an authorized Saab dealer for installation guidance. If you feel that any of the warnings or fault indications are unclear, have the equip- ment checked by an authorized Saab dealer.

Fault codes

NOTE

Great care should be exercised in trying to rectify a fault. If you are at all unsure, contact an authorized Saab dealer.

The Audio System has a built-in diagnostics function. If a fault is detected, a fault code is generated to help dealer technicians to diagnose the fault. Below are the codes for some faults that you might be able to rectify yourself.

Fault code CD/CDC ERROR 12/17/19 TAPE ERR 01

TAPE ERR 02/03

Possible cause CD is dirty, loaded wrong side up or defec- tive. Tape broken or mechanical fault in deck. Tape snarled up or mechanical fault in deck.

TAPE ERR 11 Cassette jammed: can- not be loaded/ejected.

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OnStar System Your vehicle may be equipped with OnStar, a vehicle telematics communications and navigation system. Please consult the sep- arate chapter in this owner’s manual, page 107.

WARNING

The CD player/CD changer is classified as Class 1 laser equipment (cid:127) Service and repair work must only be carried out by authorized technicians.

(cid:127) If the casing is damaged, hazardous

laser radiation can occur.

NOTE

All work on the Audio System must be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer.

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OnStar - Telematics

Your new vehicle comes equipped with advanced telematics hardware and a full year of Onstar premium service. Saab Telematics is a sophisticated in-vehicle system allowing convergence of wireless communications, GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites and advanced vehicle electronics. You must activate immediately to ensure you receive your full year of service, as your prepaid subscription begins at the time of delivery. Here’s how to activate your OnStar ser- vice: 1 Push the blue OnStar button located in your Saab. You will be greeted by a live OnStar Advisor. The Advisor will acti- vate your OnStar service.

2 Provide the information requested by

the Advisor to activate your account and set up your personal profile. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes.

Using OnStar Welcome to OnStar. This section gives you all the information you need to get started using OnStar, including descriptions of all OnStar services. It also introduces the added services of Personal Calling, Virtual Advisor, and the Onstar Subscriber Web- site. For a complete explanation of these additional services, please see pages 112, 116 and 117. OnStar is Easy It’s easy to start using your OnStar system. In fact, pressing the OnStar button is usually all you need to do. Once you are connected, an OnStar Advisor will help you with the ser- vices in your plan.

Your onboard OnStar System consists of three buttons:

OnStar Services Button

Press this button, and you are connected to an OnStar Advi- sor. You will hear a chime, fol- lowed by the words ”Connecting to OnStar.” Allow 20-30 seconds for initial con- nection to the OnStar Call Cen- ter. The Advisor will then help you with any of the services included in your OnStar plan. If cellular service is unavail- able, OnStar will generate a fast busy tone. The OnStar sys- tem will retry calls a number of times before returning to the ready mode. To cancel the automatic dialing, press the Call Answer/End button.

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The OnStar Center is the heart of your ser- vice — staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with knowledgeable OnStar Advisors. Even on weekends and holidays, there is always someone ready to help. OnStar uses sophisticated Global Position- ing System (GPS) satellites to locate your Saab, and wireless technology to provide the communications link and seamless inte- gration into your Saab. This system allows our OnStar Advisors to pinpoint your Saab´s location precisely. This way, Advisors can provide you with a range of helpful services to protect you and your Saab. Plus, with our Premium Plan* included for 12 months with your Saab, Advisors can also access an extensive database to assist you with direc- tions, making reservations and other conve- nience services. *) New retail deliveries only.

Emergency button

In an emergency, press this button to connect with an OnStar Advisor. Your call will be given the highest priority, and you will hear a tone fol- lowed by the words ”Connect- ing to OnStar Emergency.” The Advisor will locate your Saab, find out what kind of assistance you require, and contact the nearest emergency services provider who can dispatch ambulance, fire, police or other emergency services. Please use this button only for true emergencies. Call answer/end button

System status light Solid Green — Indicates the OnStar system in the vehicle is powered ON and ready to make calls or receive calls from the OnStar Center. Blinking Green — The light blinks green to indicate a call is being connected or in progress. If you notice this light blinking while you are not on a call, press the Call Answer/End button. Red — This signals that your OnStar