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be given your own personal phone number that others can use to call into your Saab. To sign up for Personal Calling, simply (cid:127) Press the OnStar button in your Saab.

Inform the advisor that you would like to sign up for Personal Calling.

(cid:127) The advisor will set up your account.

You will need to provide account and credit card information.

Additional Services Personal Calling As an OnStar Safety and Security Plan or Premium Services Plan subscriber, you have access to OnStar Personal Calling. OnStar Personal Calling provides you with a nationwide wireless phone service in your Saab that you can activate simply by press- ing a button and using your voice. You can use Personal Calling in your Saab to place or to receive calls. The voice-activated system will dial the number. Your party will answer through your stereo speakers. With OnStar Personal Calling, you can enjoy the simplicity of a one-touch wireless connection. Whether you are placing or receiving a call, once you press the button, you never have to take your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road. The ease of the hands-free communication service allows you to enjoy an even greater level of safety, security and convenience while driv- ing. This new service is not yet available in all areas. Complete availability in the U.S. is anticipated in 2001*. For system limitations and details, call OnStar at 1-800-ONSTAR-7. * Availability in Canada was undetermined at time of publication. Please contact your local dealer in Canada.

(cid:127) Voice Commands Personal Calling is made available through your voice commands to the system. This allows you to verbally control all of the phone functions. Your OnStar wireless phone system has been programmed to respond to a wide vari- ety of voices and accents. You should speak distinctly in a normal speaking vol- ume. It is not necessary to exaggerate your voice or to speak loudly. Speak numerical digits one at a time, and then wait for confir- mation before going to the next digit. Voice Command Error Messages Pardon – The system has not been able to match your command with a word that it knows. Repeating the command distinctly should fix the problem. Slower Please – Repeat the command after a short pause. This response normally happens if you say a command before the system is ready for it or if there is substantial background noise.

Universal Commands Help – The system will provide a list of avail- able commands. Clear – When you are entering digits, this command will erase the last digit entered. Cancel – This command takes you from the current function to the ”Ready” prompt. If the last response from the system was ”Ready,” this command will exit voice recognition. Placing a Call There are three ways to place a call: 1 By using a particular number, say ”DIAL” 2 By using a stored nametag, say ”CALL” 3 By dialing the last number, say

”REDIAL”

To dial a number:

1 Press the

OnStar White Dot button 2 Say ”DIAL”

3 Say the 1st

Digit

4 Say the 2nd

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

OnStar will respond ”Number Please” OnStar will repeat the number OnStar will repeat the number

Digit Continue saying numbers in this man- ner until finished

5 Say ”DIAL”

OnStar will respond ”Dialing ,” then make the call

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To dial using a ”Nametag”:

1 Press the

OnStar White Dot button 2 Say ”CALL”

3 Say ”

nametag>”

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

OnStar will respond ”Nametag Please” OnStar will respond ”Calling ”, then make the call

To redial the last number dialed:

1 Press the

OnStar White Dot button

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

2 Say ”REDIAL” OnStar will respond

”Redialing”, then make the call

Receiving a Call If someone calls your wireless phone num- ber, the entertainment system in your Saab will mute (if it is on), and you will hear a phone ringing sound. To answer the call, simply press the White Dot button. Ending a Call When your call is finished, press the White Dot button to end the call. It is not possible to end a call using voice commands.

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Storing/Deleting Numbers in Memory (Nametags) Storing a number Your OnStar system can store up to 20 numbers (up to 32 digits each) in memory that can be dialed by simply repeating the ”nametag.” To store a number:

1 Press the

OnStar White Dot button

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

2 Say ”STORE” OnStar will respond

3 Say the 1st

Digit

4 Say the 2nd

Digit

”Number Please” OnStar will repeat the number OnStar will repeat the digit

Continue saying numbers in this manner until finished 5 Say ”STORE”

again

6 Say ”” 7 Say ”” 8 Say ””

OnStar will respond ”Nametag Please” OnStar will respond ”Again” OnStar will respond ”Once More” OnStar will respond ”Storing ”

Deleting a Number from Memory To delete a nametag:

1 Press the

OnStar White Dot button

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

Units Remaining OnStar keeps track of the amount of calling time you have purchased and used in units. The number of total remaining units is stored within the OnStar system, and can be accessed easily.

2 Say ”DELETE” OnStar will respond

3 Say

””

4 Say ”YES”

”Nametag Please” OnStar will respond ”Delete , YES or NO” OnStar will respond ”Deleting ”

Setting Tone or Voice Response Your system comes from the factory with voice responses to your commands to con- firm that the system received the command or number you intended. For example, when you are entering a number, OnStar repeats the number back to you. You may change the system to respond with a tone response if you prefer. A ready tone, a digit tone, or a goodbye tone will respond instead of the voice. All other responses will still be by voice.

1 Press the

OnStar White Dot button 2 Say ”Voice Feedback”

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

OnStar will respond ”Voice Feedback is now ON/OFF”

1 Press the

OnStar White Dot button 2 Say ”Units”

3 Say ”Verify”

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

OnStar will respond ”Verify or Add” OnStar will respond ”You have # units remaining”

Adding More Calling Minutes / Units You can charge additional calling units with automatic refill by contacting OnStar, or by authorizing automatic unit refill on the OnStar subscriber website. For more infor- mation about the OnStar subscriber web- site, please see page 115. Automatic Replenishment If you run out of units during a call, your call will be terminated and you will be connected to OnStar for approval to replenish. You will be warned at the beginning of a call when you have ten or fewer calling units remain- ing.

Contact OnStar

1 Press the

OnStar White Dot button

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

2 Say ”Units” OnStar will respond

3 Say ”Add”

”Verify or Add” You will be connected to OnStar for replenish- ment

You will need your OnStar Personal Identi- fication Number (PIN) to authorize the charge to your credit card on file. If you are not in your Saab, you may call an OnStar Advisor at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to request unit replenish- ment.

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Volume Control The volume of the audio portion of Personal Calling is controlled with your steering wheel volume controls or with the radio volume knob.

Security/Locking your System You can set up a four-digit Personal Secu- rity Code to ensure that unauthorized people do not use the calling capability of your system. With security set to ON, the system will not allow any personal calls. You must turn security OFF before calls can be made.

1 Press the

OnStar White Dot button

2 Say ”Security”

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

OnStar will respond ”Enter Four-Digit Security Code”

3 Say the 1st Digit OnStar will repeat

the digit

4 Say the 2nd Digit OnStar will repeat

the digit

5 Say the 3rd Digit OnStar will repeat

the digit

6 Say the 4th Digit OnStar reply ”Secu- rity (code # # # #) is now ON/OFF”

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Virtual Advisor Once you have activated Personal Calling, you can enjoy your time in your Saab even more with the OnStar Virtual Advisor. This service allows you to listen to your favorite news and information topics, such as weather reports, stock quotes and sports scores. You can even listen to your e-mail, whenever you want, without ever taking your eyes off the road. Using simple voice commands, you can browse your personal topics and skip or listen to those you choose. You can also search for additional information on special topics that interest you. To find out how to set up a customized pro- file, visit the OnStar subscriber website at www.onstar.com, or turn to the OnStar sub- scriber website section on page 31 of this guide. If you do not have Internet access, you can still take advantage of the OnStar Virtual Advisor services as a default profile will be set up for you.

Calling the Virtual Advisor

1 Press the

OnStar White Dot button

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

2 Say ”Virtual

Advisor”

You will be connected to Virtual Advisor

Getting Information from the Virtual Advisor The OnStar Virtual Advisor will prompt you for information you desire. These offerings will change to provide you with services and information that you and other subscribers want and need. The prompts are very clear and easy to understand and use. Information Available OnStar will continue to add new features and categories to the Virtual Advisor. The following general categories will give you an overview of the types of information avail- able to you. For complete up-to-date cate- gories, you can go to the Saab Cars USA, Inc. website at www.saabusa.com or the OnStar website at www.onstar.com, and then click on the link to the subscriber web- site.

Weather The OnStar Virtual advisor will deliver an up-to-date weather forecast for the current location of the vehicle. The forecast includes current temperature, daily high/low, tomorrow’s high/low, precipitation forecast, and unusual conditions. Stock Quotes The OnStar Virtual advisor can provide you with current quotes for the stocks you have specified in your customized profile as well as other requested stocks. All market data is delayed by twenty minutes. If you have not set your profile, you can still access the stock quote feature through your default profile and then request the stock of your choice. Sports Scores The OnStar Virtual advisor can provide you with scores for your favorite college and pro- fessional teams with up-to-the- minute high- lights, even if they are being broadcast on a local station. See the team selection option in your Mobile Profiler section of the sub- scriber section of OnStar.com. If you have not set your profile or are still using the default profile, you can access the sports option of the Virtual advisor and ask for an update on your favorite sport. You always have access to the options in the Vir- tual Advisor.

News Headlines The OnStar Virtual Advisor will provide cur- rent headlines for many different catego- ries, including:

International News Headlines

(cid:127) National News Headlines (cid:127) Technology Headlines (cid:127) Business Headlines (cid:127) Sports Headlines (cid:127) Entertainment Headlines E-mail Reader The OnStar Virtual Advisor allows you to lis- ten, and soon respond, to your e-mails any time you want. E-mail availability is based on the address(es) you provide to OnStar. Every Virtual Advisor enrollee will receive an E-mail account.

OnStar Subscriber Website As an OnStar subscriber, you have access to the OnStar subscriber website. The sub- scriber website will provide you with impor- tant facts about your OnStar subscription and allow you to customize your Virtual Advisor Mobile Profile. All this allows you to access up-to-the-minute information that can make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. The subscriber website was designed to provide you with easy access to personal- ized information, learn more about OnStar, update your account information, plan your travel, receive weather information and interact with OnStar. You can also act like an OnStar advisor and pinpoint your Saab. To access the sub- scriber website, simply go to www.onstar.com, and then click on the OnStar subscriber link. The OnStar Sub- scriber website is a secured site that is password protected. You will be required to provide your OnStar account number and personal identification number (PIN). If you do not know your account number or PIN, contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR. For security reasons, your PIN will be mailed to your address on record.

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Limitations Not withstanding anything contained herein, OnStar's nonperformance hereun- der shall be excused if caused by act or omission of a cellular carrier or a third-party service provider, equipment failure, acts of God, strikes, equipment or facility shortage, or other causes beyond OnStar’s reason- able control. In addition, the liability of OnStar, if any, for any mistake, omission, interruption, delay, error, defect or other fail- ure in the service furnished, or in the equip- ment used in furnishing service, shall in no event exceed the amount of OnStar’s charges to subscriber for said service during the period so affected, provided that no liability shall result for outages of 24 hours or less. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes to the products and services without prior notification. In order to provide you with excellent ser- vice, any call to the OnStar Center may be monitored or recorded. All features may not be available on all mod- els. Please consult your dealer for details.

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OnStar Operation: OnStar uses existing emergency service providers and cellular and satellite technol- ogies. OnStar requires cellular service to be available and operating for features to func- tion properly. Personal Calling: Existing OnStar service agreement required. Additional usage charges apply for Personal Calling. Interim 2001 model year availability in select markets. For system limitations and details, call 1-800-ONSTAR-7 or visit www.onstar.com. Virtual Advisor: Existing OnStar and Personal Calling ser- vice agreement required. Additional usage charges apply for Personal Calling. Interim 2001 model year availability in select mar- kets. For system limitations and details, call 1-800-ONSTAR-7 or visit www.onstar.com.

Additional Information Warranty OnStar is warranted as part of the General Motors new vehicle limited warranty. A Note About Privacy At OnStar, we know you want to protect your privacy, and we take subscriber privacy very seriously. We never provide your per- sonal information to another company or person unless you authorize it, or we are required to by the legal process, or in such cases where you have provided it for billing purposes or you have requested a hotel res- ervation, are sending flowers, etc. Having this information on file with OnStar is a real advantage and helps you avoid repeating your credit card information over a cellular connection. Your trust is what we most value.

Transferring OnStar Because your OnStar 3-button system is an integral part of your Saab, it cannot be trans- ferred to another vehicle. Each OnStar system stays with the original car or truck in which it was installed. The one-year OnStar prepaid subscription applicable to new retail deliveries cannot be transferred to another vehicle. However, if you’ve purchased additional years of ser- vice and decide to dispose of your Saab, any remaining service will be refunded to you. Or, if you choose, you can have it trans- ferred to another vehicle on your account. Any service that is refunded or transferred will be prorated at the monthly rate in effect at the time of transfer. OnStar Subscription Information To renew your subscription or upgrade your plan, just push the OnStar button, or call the OnStar customer service department at 1-888-864-2801 between 8 am and 6 pm EST.

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Interior equipment and trunk Seats ................................ 118 Steering wheel adjustment..................... 122 Rearview mirrors............. 123 Electric windows............. 125 Sunroof ............................ 126 Sun visors........................ 128 Ashtrays (accessory)...... 128 Glove compartment ........ 129 Cup holders ..................... 131 Trunk ................................ 132 Spare wheel and tools .... 142 Fuel filler flap................... 143 Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency............ 143

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Seats

WARNING

The seats are actuated by powerful motors. 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

Both front seats are electrically operated. On certain models the driver´s seat is equipped with a memory function. To facilitate getting into the car, both seats can be adjusted when either of the front doors is open. For safety reasons, if the door is closed, the seat can only be adjusted when the ignition is ON. Note, however, that both seats can be adjusted for 30 seconds after both doors have been closed.

The following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: (cid:127) Height. (cid:127) Legroom. (cid:127) Backrest rake angle. (cid:127) Lumbar support. (cid:127) Head-restraint height. We recommend that adjustments to the driver’s seat be performed in the following order: 1 Height. 2 Legroom. 3 Seat tilt angle. 4 Backrest rake angle. Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see page 122).

WARNING

Never adjust the driver’s seat except when the car is stationary.

Side airbags (see page 32). Head restraint (see page 18).

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.

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Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower con- trol forward or back.

Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper con- trol forward or back.

Lumbar support Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjust- ment of the lumbar support.

WARNING

The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash.

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Programmable driver’s seat (certain models only) 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 SID will chime to confirm that the settings have been saved.

To recall the programmed settings, press the appropriate preset button, whereupon the seat and mirrors will be adjusted auto- matically. To change the settings stored in a preset button, adjust the seat and mirrors as before and save the new settings by pressing M and the appropriate preset button. To facilitate reversing, the passenger side door mirror can be tilted down automati- cally, e.g. to show the curb. To do this, select reverse and press the tiny button adjacent to the door-mirror control. When you deselect reverse, the mirror will return to its original setting automatically (see page 123).

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Ventilated front seats (standard on 9-5 V6 Arc model) Ventilated front seats, that enhance seating comfort in hot weather, are available only on 9-5 V6 Arc models. Ventilated seats are equipped with two fans that extract the moist air from between the seat and the body. The fans have three speeds and are OFF when the switch is set to 0.

Electric heating, front seats (option) Both front seats have adjustable and ther- mostat-controlled heating of the seat cush- ion and backrest, available as an option. Heating is adjustable in three stages. In position 0 it is turned off.

Electrically heated seat cushions in the rear seat (option) Electrically heated seat cushions for the two outer seats in the rear are available as an option. The ON/OFF control button for the cushion heating is located on the back of the center console. The warming-up time varies with the tem- perature outside. The button has an integral indicator that is illuminated when the heating is on.

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Steering wheel adjustment Fore-and-aft and tilt adjustment of the steer- ing wheel is possible. Pull down the lever fully until you hear a click. Move the steering wheel to the desired position and then raise the lever. The lever should lock with a click. Make sure that the lever is fully locked before driving off.

WARNING

Never adjust the steering wheel unless the car is stationary.

To adjust the steering wheel

Horn The horn is sounded by pressing the central part of the steering wheel. Press closest to the steering wheel rim.

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Rearview mirror 1 Day position 2 Night position

Rearview mirrors The rear-view mirror has day/night positions that can be selected by means of a knob beneath the mirror. Adjust the mirror in day position.

Adjusting the door mirrors 1 Select mirror 2 Use touch pad to adjust mirror

Door mirrors The passenger side door mirror is of the wide-angle ‘‘aspheric” type. The adjusting switch is on the driver’s door. If the car is equipped with a programmable driver’s seat, the settings of the door mirrors can also be stored in the preset buttons for the seat (see page 120). The mirrors are heated, and the heating comes on and goes off with the rear-window heater. The mirror glass can also be adjusted man- ually by gently pressing the glass in the desired direction.

Door mirror folded in

The door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked. They can also be fully retracted for parking in tight spaces, such as on the car deck of a ferry. Remember to fold them out again before driving off.

WARNING

Take care not to trap your fingers between the door and the mirror when folding the mirror out again.

NOTE

The door mirrors should be fully retracted before the car enters an automatic car wash.

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Rearview mirror with auto dimming function The interior rearview mirror has two sen- sors, one forward-facing and one rear-fac- ing. The system is activated when the for- ward-facing sensor detects that it is dark outside and the rear-facing sensor detects, for example, if the car following has not dimmed its headlights. The rearview mirror is then darkened to prevent the strong light source from dazzling the driver. This dark- ening is stepless. The mirror returns to its normal state when the strong light source diminishes. The auto dimming function can be turned OFF with the switch on the lower edge of the rear-view mirror. NOTE Towing a trailer can cause the system to malfunction, as the rear-facing sensor may sense light from the trailer.

1 Forward-facing sensor 2 ON/OFF switch, auto dimming function 3 Rear-facing sensor

Button for angling passenger’s mirror down on reversing

Cars equipped with a programmable driver’s seat also have the ability to angle the passenger’s mirror down when revers- ing, e.g. for a better view of the curb. After selecting reverse, press the tiny button adjacent to the doormirror switch to tilt the mirror. The mirror will be reset automatically when reverse gear is deselected.

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WARNING

(cid:127) Bear in mind the pinch hazard when the side windows are being raised. Make sure that all passengers keep their heads, hands and fingers clear of the window openings before raising the windows. Serious personal injury may otherwise be caused.

(cid:127) Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car to avert the danger of injury arising from unattended children operating the windows.

The electric motors of the front windows are equipped with overload protection (inte- grated thermal protection). This protection operates when the windows are wound down automatically (switch pressed fully down).

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1 Window switches 2 Switch for rendering rear door window switches inoperative

To open: Front windows: press the front of the switch Rear windows: Press the back of the switch. The switches for the front windows have a third position for automatic opening of the window. Press the switch fully down to lower the window completely. To cancel automatic lowering of the win- dow, lift the switch briefly.

To close: Front windows: Lift the front of the switch. Rear windows: Lift the back of the switch. The actuating motor will be switched off automatically when the window is fully closed or when the switch is released.

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Child safety: rear windows (ON/OFF) The window switches on the rear doors can be rendered inoperative by the ON/OFF switch in the panel on the center console. When the switch is ON, the rear side win- dows can be operated by the switch on each rear door. The switch’s back lighting will be activated. When the switch is OFF, the rear side win- dows can only be operated from the panel on the center console. When off, the switch’s back lighting will also be switched off.

Sunroof (Option in Canada)

WARNING

(cid:127) Bear in mind the pinch hazard when

operating the sunroof. Make sure that all passengers keep their heads, hands and fingers clear of the opening before operating the sunroof. Serious personal injury may otherwise be caused.

(cid:127) Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car, to avert the danger of injury arising from unattended children operating the sunroof.

The sunroof is operated by the switch on the overhead panel above the rearview mirror. The sunroof can be opened partially or fully.

Switch for rear side window

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Sunroof control 1 To open 2 To close 3 Ventilation position

The sunroof incorporates an interior, man- ual, sliding sun blind. After the car has been waxed, the sunroof may squeak or squeal on opening to the ventilation position. If this should occur, fully open the sunroof and, using washer fluid, wash the seal along the front edge, together with the paintwork that is in contact with the seal when the roof is closed.

Manual operation of sunroof

Emergency operation of sunroof In an emergency (e.g. if there is an electrical failure) the sunroof can be operated by a screwdriver. Remove the cover at the front of the sunroof opening, insert a screwdriver in the groove, and rotate. Rotate counterclockwise to close sunroof.

To open: (cid:127) Slide the control towards the rear to open

the sunroof to the comfort position. To open it fully, slide the control back a second time. Press the control to stop it earlier.

To close: (cid:127) Slide the control forwards until the sun-

roof is closed.

Ventilation position (cid:127) Press the middle of the control (when sun-

roof closed).

(cid:127) To close: slide the control forwards. To fully open the sunroof from the ventila- tion position, slide the control back.

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Sun visor with vanity mirror

Front ashtray 1 Press soft to open/close 2 Pull out one side at an angle

Rear ashtray

Sun visors The car is equipped with double sun visors. One section of the visor can be indepen- dently pivoted to the side window. A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the sun visors. The vanity mirrors are illumi- nated when the cover is raised.

Ashtrays (accessory) The car can be equipped with three ash- trays: one in the instrument panel fascia, and one in each rear door. A cigarette lighter is fitted adjacent to the front ashtray, and there is also one in the back of the center console. Front ashtray 1 To open the ashtray, push gently on the

center/upper part of the front and release to allow it to spring out.

2 Close the ashtray in the same way. To remove the ashtray, open it and after that pull left side out at an angle. To refit, line up the slots on either side and slide it closed.

Rear ashtrays Open the lid to use ashtray. To remove the ashtray, fully open the lid and lift the ashtray straight out. To refit the ashtray, make sure it engages the two square recesses in the door trim.

Cigarette lighters (accessory) (certain markets only) The car is provided with cigarette lighters next to the front ashtray and in the rear end of the center console. The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as power point, e.g. for a mobile phone. The ignition should be in the ON position. The cigarette lighter sockets can also be used for accessories (e.g. to charge a mobile phone) when the ignition is ON.

WARNING

The maximum combined load for the two cigarette lighter sockets is 240 W (20 A).

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Glove compartment

WARNING

Keep the glove compartment closed when not in use. The lid could cause injury in the event of a crash.

The glove compartment can be cooled by the air conditioning (ACC) system. Cold air can be directed to the glove compartment for keeping drinks cool, etc. Slide the cover towards you to admit cold air. Additional storage facilities are provided (see next page).

Glove compartment. 1 To lock 2 To unlock

Sliding cover in glove compartment to admit cold air

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In the doors

On leading edge of front seats

On the back of the front seats

Console between front seats

At bottom of door pillars adjacent to front-seat backrests

Center armrest for rear seat

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Cup holder in fascia 1 Press symbol to open 2 Lift bottom to close

WARNING

(cid:127) The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china, glass or hard plastic as these can cause injury in the event of a crash.

(cid:127) Use only for paper cups or aluminium

cans.

(cid:127) Avoid spillage, particularly of hot

drinks.

(cid:127) Avoid putting oversized cups in the

cup holder.

Cup holders Cup holders are provided in the instrument panel fascia, in the center console compart- ment between the front seats, and in the rear-seat armrest. To access the cup holder in the instrument panel, press the symbol and release. To access the cup holder in the rear seat armrest, lower the armrest and press the front edge of the holder. Close in the same way. The number of cup holders provided may vary between models.

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Cup holder in rear armrest Press the edge to open/close.

Cup holder in center console

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Trunk Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan The rear seat is split and the two sections can be folded indepen- dently. Folding down of the rear seat is easier if the front seats are not all the way back, and the rear head restraints are folded down. 1 Raise the rear seat cushions by pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest. A small pad will open up first. Con- tinue pulling the loop until the entire rear seat cushion is raised.

2 Tip the seat cushion forward. 3 Press the button adjacent to the respective backrest to release it. 4 Fold down the backrest.

WARNING

(cid:127) Rear-seat passengers should always ensure that the head

restraint is raised and in proper position. (cid:127) Keep hands well clear of all moving parts. (cid:127) Never place heavy objects on the rear window shelf. There is

always a danger of loose objects flying about and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash.

(cid:127) Before folding up the backrest, hang the outer safety belts

onto the hook on the respective courtesy handle to prevent them from becoming trapped.

(cid:127) Check that the back rest release button (3) is flush with the

surround before entering the rear seat.

Outer safety belt hooked onto courtesy handle

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WARNING

(cid:127) Place heavy items closest to the backrest and stow smaller

and lighter items on top.

(cid:127) Secure heavy and bulky items using the four tie down points

provided in the trunk. This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash (see page 134).

(cid:127) When the backrest is folded down or the trunk pass-through hatch is open, even small items can be thrown around inside the car. It is therefore advisable to secure these as well.

(cid:127) Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its

handling characteristics (see page 248).

(cid:127) Make sure that the seat cushions and backrests are properly

secured when folding them back to their normal position. Check that the button (item 3 on page 132) is flush with the surround before entering the back seat.

The tail pipe of the exhaust system can become very hot during driving. Bear this in mind when loading and unloading the car so that children, for example, do not burn themselves.

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Trunk pass-through hatch A trunk pass-through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. Items should not weigh more than 33 lbs. (15 kg) nor be more than 2 yards (2 metres) in length. See the label on the hatch. 1 Fold down the armrest. 2 Raise the hatch by lifting the handle. Before loading or unloading long items, switch off the engine and apply the handbrake. This averts the danger of the car moving off suddenly if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear.

WARNING

(cid:127) Anchor the load securely (e.g. using middle safety belt) to

avoid danger of injury resulting from displacement of load on hard braking.

(cid:127) Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its

handling characteristics (see page 248).

Tie Downs Four tie downs for securing the load are fitted inside the trunk. Place the load as far in as possible.

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Safety belt located in its belt clip

NOTE

The safety belts for the outer seating positions should be put in their respective belt clips near the backrest to prevent them from being pinched when the rear seat is raised to the upright position.

Alternative location of the parcel shelf if this is removed: (cid:127) Folded up on the floor at the rear of the luggage compartment. (cid:127) On edge behind the backrests of the front seats.

Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon Both the narrow and wide sections of the rear seat can be folded separately. Folding is facilitated if the front seats are not located too far back. The wide section cannot be folded separately if a cargo net is mounted on the rear of the backrest. 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the down position. For

height adjustment refer to page 18.

2 Put the safety belts for the outer seat places in their respective belt clips, which are located near the backrest (see illustration). 3 Raise the rear seat cushions by pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest. A small pad will open up first. Con- tinue pulling the loop until the entire rear seat cushion is raised. 4 Fold the narrow section (right) of the backrest forward by raising

the opening handle on the right-hand side.

5 Fold the wide section of the backrest forward in the

corresponding manner.

6 Adjust the front seats for optimal driving/passenger comfort.

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WARNING

(cid:127) Do not travel in the back seat without ensuring that the head

restraint is set at a suitable height.

(cid:127) Never allow anyone to sit on a folded backrest. (cid:127) Always be aware of the risk of pinching when handling moving

parts of the seating.

(cid:127) Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf. There is always a danger of loose objects flying about and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash.

(cid:127) Make sure that the backrests are locked when they are folded back upright. Check that the two red warning-indication flags are fully down. This indicates that the backrests are locked. (cid:127) Check that the safety belt lock is not trapped under the seat

cushions when these are raised back up.

(cid:127) If the car is equipped with a pull-out cargo net on the rear of the backrest, take extra care when folding the rear seat so that no one is injured by the net’s storage cassette on the right-hand side.

Folding the narrow section of the backrest The folding is facilitated if the front seat is not too far back. 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the down position. For

height adjustment refer to page 18.

2 Put the safety belt in the belt clip near the backrest. 3 Raise the rear seat cushion by pulling the loop located at the rear

of the cushion. A small pad will open up first. Continue pulling the loop until the entire rear seat cushion is raised.

4 Fold the narrow section (right) of the backrest forward by raising

the opening handle.

5 Adjust the front seat for optimal passenger comfort.

NOTE

The safety belts for the outer seating positions should be put in their respective belt clips near the back rest to prevent them being pinched when the rear seat is raised to the upright position, see illustration page 135.

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(cid:127) Never use the elastic floor net and

elastic side net when the rear seat is folded down. These nets are only intended to keep light objects tidy, not for the anchoring of loads.

(cid:127) If possible, avoid having the rear seat folded down when driving with a heavy load because the anchoring possibili- ties are restricted when the rear seat is in this position. That the rear seat is in the upright position is a basic require- ment for protection against cargo dis- placement in the event of a crash.

(cid:127) Cargo can intrude into the passenger compartment during a sudden stop or front crash if the outer safety belts are not fastened. Check that the two red warning-indication flags are fully down. This shows that the backrests are locked.

WARNING

(cid:127) The driving characteristics of the car

can be affected because the center of gravity is altered when there is a cargo in the luggage compartment. There- fore match the speed and driving style according to how the car is loaded.

(cid:127) An object weighing 55 lbs. (25 kg) cor-

responds to a weight of 2200 lbs. (1000 kg) in a head on crash at 32 mph (50 km/h).

(cid:127) Adjust the car’s load (passengers and

luggage) so that the gross vehicle weight or the axle weight is not exceeded, see page 248.

Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open, see page 179.

Load anchoring

WARNING

(cid:127) Put heavy loads as low down and as

far forward as possible in the luggage compartment, i.e. against the back of the rear seat.

(cid:127) Never stack cargo so high that any part of the cargo lies above the edge of the backrest, if a cargo guard (accessory) is not being used.

(cid:127) Always tie down the cargo so that it

cannot be thrown forward during heavy braking or in the event of a crash.

(cid:127) Unsecured and heavy cargo can

increase the risk of injury during hard braking, sudden avoidance maneu- vers and in the event of a crash.

(cid:127) For the best load anchoring, use the special cargo bolts and load straps (accessory).

(cid:127) Load the cargo bolts evenly. Never

attach more than one strap to each tie down eye.

(cid:127) Provide protection on sharp edges to

prevent damage to the load straps.

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Cargo bolts mounted on the longitudinal rails

On the floor of the luggage compartment there are two longitudinal aluminium rails (CargoTracks™) where special cargo bolts can be mounted. The protective strip on the CargoTracks™ is removed by lifting its back edge and pulling it straight upwards. Replace the strip by pressing it down on the CargoTracks™. When the cargo bolts are not being used the protective strip should be in place. The cargo bolts are mounted by lifting their locks and inserting them into the rail. Each cargo bolt is moved in the following way: pull up its lock and at the same time move it for- wards or backwards to the desired position.

Example of cargo anchoring

Elastic cargo net for lighter objects.

Items for load anchoring: (cid:127) Cargo bolts (standard). (cid:127) Special load straps (accessory).

Items to keep light objects tidy: (cid:127) Elastic floor cargo net. (cid:127) Elastic side cargo net for the right-hand

side of the luggage compartment.

The elastic nets may only be used to keep light objects tidy, not for anchoring. The floor net should be attached to the cargo bolts that are mounted on the Car- goTracks™. Place the tie down eyes as far forward and as far back as possible on the CargoTracks™. The side netting should be attached to the two tie down eyes which are included in the

accessory kit and to two of the eyes mounted on the right-hand CargoTrack™ on the floor. The cargo bolts, load straps and elastic nets are stored in the two floor lockers on the right- and left-hand side of the luggage com- partment. The lockers are opened by lifting the respective fabric loop.

NOTE

Do not place any objects so that the demisting and antenna elements on the inside of the window could be damaged.

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(cid:127) The cargo in the luggage compart- ment must be anchored properly, even if the cargo net is correctly in position. The only purpose of the net is to prevent objects from being thrown about in the cabin during heavy brak- ing or in the event of a crash.

(cid:127) Take extra care when tipping the wide section of the rear seat forwards if the car has a pull-out cargo net on the rear of the backrest. Make sure that no one is injured by the cargo net’s storage cassette on the right-hand side where the backrest is already folded.

The pull-out cargo net can also be used when the whole rear seat is folded. There are two front attachment points in the roof for this purpose. Removing the cargo net storage cas- sette 1 Fold down the entire rear seat (see

page 135).

2 Push the cassette to the right.

Cover over the fixing point for the cargo net

Cargo net (accessory) The pull-out cargo net’s storage cassette is mounted on the rear of the backrest. 1 Remove the covers near the two rear

fixing points in the roof. Carefully bend in the lower edge of the cover with a screw- driver.

2 Pull the cargo net out directly back-

wards.

3 Snap the net’s two fasteners into the two

fixing points on the roof.

4 Make sure that the hooks on the net’s

own storage cassette fit against the net mesh.

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Attaching the cargo net to the roof

Hooks on the net’s storage cassette

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Sliding floor (accessory)

WARNING

To avoid personal injury take note of the following:

(cid:127) Do not leave children unsupervised when the sliding floor is drawn out.

(cid:127) Be aware of the risk of pinching when

handling the sliding floor.

(cid:127) Never drive the car with the sliding

floor pulled out.

(cid:127) Always use the car’s regular cargo

anchoring when transporting a cargo.

(cid:127) Provide protection on sharp edges to

prevent damage to the anchoring straps.

(cid:127) The sliding floor must not be changed

or modified in any way.

(cid:127) Put the sliding floor in the folded- down

position when it is not in use.

Setting up 1 Lift up the floor. 2 Fold out the support wheels. 3 Set the floor down on the support

wheels.

Setting up the sliding floor

The function of the sliding floor is to facilitate loading and unloading. Securing loads, see page 134. When the car is parked and the floor is pulled out, it can bear the weight of two people (maximum 440 lbs./200 kg). The maximum load that can be anchored by anchorage straps and cargo bolts is 170 lbs./80 kg.

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Loading

Folding down the sliding floor

Trunk Release Handle

When the floor is not in use 1 Lift up the floor. 2 Fold down the support wheels. 3 Lay down the sliding floor and make sure

that it is locked in its lower position.

Loading/Unloading 1 Lift the handle and pull out the sliding

floor to the outer locking position. Make sure that the floor is locked correctly.

2 Put on the cargo, but make sure that it

does not cover the handle.

3 Lift the handle and push in the floor to the inner locking position. Make sure that the floor is locked correctly.

4 Tie down the load with Saab’s load

straps according to the instructions, see page 137.

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.

NOTE

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.

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Stowage of spare wheel and tools under trunk floor

Jack location, between spare wheel and sill

Spare wheel and tools The spare wheel, together with the jack and jack handle, front towrope attachment eye and toolkit, are stowed away underneath the trunk. There is also room for a spare bulb wallet (accessory).

WARNING

Stow all tools carefully away after use, so that they cannot get loose and cause injury in the event of a crash. Keep plastic bags away from children.

Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted, see page 179.

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Button for releasing filler flap

To open fuel filler flap in an emergency 9-5 Sedan

To open filler flap in an emergency, 9-5 Wagon

Fuel filler flap The fuel filler flap is opened by means of a button on the driver’s door. The flap is spring-loaded, so it opens slightly automat- ically when released. Refueling, see page 152.

9-5 Wagon: Start by checking fuse 25 (see page 218). On the right-hand side of the luggage com- partment, in the storage locker, is a thin wire that is tied to the locking arm of the filler flap. To open the flap pull the yellow plastic arrow attached to the end of the wire.

Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency If the fuel filler flap fails to open after the button on the driver’s door has been pressed, it can be opened manually from inside the trunk. 9-5 Sedan: Start by checking fuse 25 (see page 218). A thin cable on the right-hand side in the trunk is connected to the catch for the filler flap. To open the flap, pull the yellow plastic arrow on the end of the cable.

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Ignition switch ................. 146 Starting the engine .......... 147 Important considerations for driving ....................... 149 Refueling .......................... 152 Engine Break-In Period ... 155 Gear changing ................. 156 Cruise control .................. 164 Braking ............................. 165 Traction Control System. 167 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............... 168

Economical motoring ..... 170 Driving in cold weather... 171 Driving in hot weather .... 173 Towing a trailer................ 173 Driving with a roof rack load ................................. 176 Driving with a load .......... 178 Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted .............. 179 Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open ............. 179

Driving in deep water....... 179 Towing the car.................. 180 Jump starting ................... 182 Saab Parking Assistance 184 Parking brake ................... 185 Parking.............................. 185

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Ignition switch The combined ignition switch and gear-lever lock is located in the center con- sole between the front seats. The ignition key can only be removed when reverse is engaged (automatic transmission: selector in ”P” position). The key fits all the locks on the car. The key number is specified on the small plastic strap that comes with the keys when the car is delivered. Keep a note of the key number in a safe place, as you will need to quote it if ordering a replacement key. See also page 38.

CK

CK

CK

CK

O FF

LOCK position Engage reverse and turn the key to LOCK. Automatic transmission: select ”P”. The gear lever is locked. This is the only position in which the key can be removed. The parking lights, hazard warning lights and interior lighting all work.

O FF

OFF position Gear lever no longer locked. Certain electrical circuits operational

O FF

OFF

ON position All electrical circuits working. Do not leave the key in the ON position when the engine is not running. Turn the key to OFF to switch off the electrical circuits. In the ON position certain warning and indicator lights come on as a check, and they normally are extinguished after about 3 seconds.

ST (starter) position The starter operates when the key is turned to this position. When released, the key will spring back to the ON position. If the engine fails to start, the key must first be turned back to the position between OFF and LOCK before the starter can be operated again. When the starter motor is running, several electrical circuits are disconnected to facilitate starting.

NOTE

Take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. If dirt or liquid gets into it, the switch may not operate properly.

WARNING

(cid:127) Always remove the key before leaving

the car.

(cid:127) Always apply the parking brake before

removing the ignition key.

If the car does not start If the text ”KEY NOT ACCEPTED” is shown on the SID, after a failed start attempt, the cause could be a fault in the transmitter in the key, or in the receiver in the ignition lock. The following should be done: