2004 Saab 9 5 Owners Manual

1 Cars with automatic transmission

Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should come on when the ignition is switched on prior to starting. They should go out after about 3 seconds. The following lights light up until the engine is started, presuming that no fault exists:

Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. The needle may be allowed to enter the broken red zone on the dial only for an instant. A safety cut-out function (in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6,000 rpm.

(cid:127) Central warning light

(cid:127) Oil pressure warning light

(cid:127) Warning, charging

Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance traveled in miles on U.S. vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilome- tres, and the trip meter in miles and tenths (kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles). Reset button The reset button has two functions, deter- mined by whether the ignition is ON or OFF. (cid:127) When the ignition is ON, pressing the

button will reset the trip meter.

(cid:127) When the ignition is OFF, the display

lights up for 20 seconds enabling you to read the odometer and trip meter. Press- ing the button a second time within these 20 seconds will reset the trip meter.

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Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the ABS system. If the NIGHT PANEL mode has been selected, the scale will be illuminated up to 87 mph (140 km/h). The remainder of the scale will be illuminated if the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h).

Fuel gauge Fuel-tank capacity, 18.5 US gal. (70 liters). The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel left in the tank. When this is down to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on (see page 57). Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel (see page 63).

Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper- ature of the coolant. The needle should be in the middle of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature. If the needle approaches the red zone, which can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the highest gear possible, keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down.

If the needle enters the red zone, the warning light will come on and an alarm chime will sound.

If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power, because the monitoring system is holding the charging pressure down, you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. If the speed exceeds 149 mph/240 km/h (155 mph/250 km/h, 9-5 Aero) the increase in speed will be limited by the lowering of the boost pressure. The pressure gauge then moves towards the middle of the orange zone, indicating reduced engine output and thus reduces the speed of the car as well.

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NOTICE

If the needle, despite the above action, enters the red zone, stop the car immedi- ately, let the engine idle. If the needle stays in the red zone, stop the engine.

Check fuse 1 (radiator fan) in the fuse panel under the hood, see page 231. If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and check the coolant level by looking at the level visible through the plastic tank – do not remove the cap. If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the Saab Information Display (SID) will dis- play the message ”Coolant level low. Refill.”.

WARNING

Never open the cap of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot, open with care. The pressure in the cool- ing-system can cause hot coolant and steam to be released. Failure to heed this warning may result in personal injury.

Pressure gauge The turbo gauge indicates the air volume for combustion, which is equivalent to the engine load. At low loads, the needle will move within the white zone. At higher loads and during heavy acceleration, the needle will enter the yellow area. At very high loads or under cer- tain barometric conditions, the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without indicating that there is a fault.

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WARNING

It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary. The driver’s attention can otherwise easily be distracted from the road.

The Saab Information Display (SID) shows CHECK messages and incorporates eight trip-computer functions. The SID is also used by the Audio System.

Selector lever indication (Automatic transmission)

The position of the selector lever is indi- cated on the main instrument panel. If manual mode is selected, the current gear is also displayed.

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CLEAR

SET

NIGHT PANEL

Trip computer Selecting the function Use the following functions:

button to scroll through the

Dist

Distance to destination / Trip meter. Estimated time of arrival. Alarm function.

Arriv Alarm Speed W Speed warning (chime).

Use the following functions:

button to scroll through the

Date Temp. D.T.E.

Date, month and year Outdoor temperature and Date. Estimated range (distance to empty fuel tank).

Fuel ∅ Average fuel consumption

since function last reset.

Speed ∅ Average speed since function

last reset.

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Outdoor temperature (Frost warning) Regardless of which function has been selected, except Night Panel Mode, SID will automatically display the outdoor tempera- ture when it is between 26° and 38°F (–3° and +3°C). This also applies if the temperature has moved outside the range of 21° to 43°F (–6° to +6°C) but is again between 26° and 38°F (–3° and +3°C).

WARNING

Remember that roads can be icy even at temperatures of above 38°F (+3°C), especially on bridges and stretches of road that are sheltered from the sun.

Entering values for the functions Values can be entered for the following functions: Speed ∅, Dist, Arriv, Alarm and Speed W. 1 Select the desired function using

or

2 Press the SET button for at least one

second (figures start to flash and a chime sounds).

3 Use

or

to increase or

decrease the value (press CLEAR to reset).

4 Press SET to record the value. Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated using the values for fuel consumed and dis- tance driven since last reset. This value is stored in the car’s trip computer even when the engine is switched off.

(cid:127) Select Fuel Ø with To reset the value, press the CLEAR button for 4 seconds. A chime will be heard and CLEARED will be displayed.

Setting the date 1 Use 2 Press the SET button for at least one

to select Date.

second (year starts to flash and a chime sounds).

or

3 Set the year using 4 Touch SET. 5 Set the month in the same way. 6 Touch SET. 7 Set the day in the same way. 8 Press SET to save the date setting.

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Using Dist as a trip meter If no value has been set for the Dist function, Dist will now function as a trip meter (indi- cated by an arrow on the far right of the dis- play). Press CLEAR to reset the trip meter. Under 1000 miles the distance will be shown in increments of 0.1 miles, there-after, the reading will change in incre- ments of 1.0 mile. Metric units: for just under a kilometer, the distance will be shown in increments of 10 meters, there-after, the reading will change in increments of 100 meters. When Dist is functioning as a trip meter, the Arriv function will display the current time.

Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off 1 Select the Alarm or Speed-warning

function.

Calculation of arrival time and average speed The settings must be made before the jour- ney is started.

2 Press SET to turn on the function.

Press CLEAR to turn off the function.

When either function is on, Alarm/Speed W respectively will be visible on the display. An asterisk * will be visible on the right of the display when either function is selected. The Alarm and Speed-warning settings will not be cancelled when the engine is switched off. When the Alarm has been set to come on at a specified time, it will only be activated once – it will not come on at the same time every day. Press SET to turn it on again. The Alarm will continue to beep for one minute if not switched off.

button.

Calculation of arrival time: 1 Select Dist using the 2 Set the destination distance. 3 Press SET. When Arriv. is selected during the journey, the arrival time based on the average speed over the past 20 minutes will be displayed. The trip computer will include any stops in the calculation of the estimated time of arrival. Press Dist and the distance remaining to the destination will be displayed in the same way. After the distance to destination has decreased to zero, the Dist will function as a trip meter (see ”Using Dist as a trip meter”). The starting value for the trip meter will be the last distance set in the Dist function. Example: The Dist setting was 100 miles. Once 100 miles (160 km) has been cov- ered, the Dist will start to function as a trip meter, the initial reading of which will be 100 miles (160 km).

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To calculate the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained 1 Select Dist using the 2 Set the distance to be covered. 3 Press to select Speed Ø. 4 Set the average speed you intend to

button.

drive.

5 Press SET to display the estimated

arrival time.

At the beginning of a journey, the Speed Ø and Arriv functions will display current val- ues. If values are set during the journey, the new values will be displayed after a delay of about 10 seconds.

to select Dist.

Calculating the requisite average speed: 1 Press 2 Set the distance to be covered. 3 Press to select Arriv. 4 Set the desired arrival time. 5 Press SET to display the average speed

you need to maintain to arrive at the desired time.

At the beginning of a journey, the Speed Ø and Arriv functions will display current val- ues. If values are set during the journey, the new values will be displayed after a delay of about 10 seconds.

Resetting values To reset the values, press CLEAR for at least four seconds. The following functions will be reset simultaneously: (cid:127) Estimated range on remaining fuel

(function based on a fuel consumption of 28 mpg).

(cid:127) Average fuel consumption. (cid:127) Average speed. (cid:127) Arrival time (function based on current

speed).

Programmed values for Dist, Alarm and Speed W will not be reset (see the respec- tive function).

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Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be selected. In this mode, the amount of infor- mation displayed is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated. When the Night Panel button is pressed, only the speedometer will be illuminated (up to the 87-mph or 140-km/h graduation), all the other instruments illumination being extinguished and their needles moved to zero. Both the SID and the ACC displays will be extinguished and the backlighting for switches and other controls will be dimmed. Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with the display of CHECK mes- sages, will operate as normal, except ”Out- door temperature (Frost warning)”, see page 64.

CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the display for about four sec- onds, while the SID checks are being per- formed. When a CHECK message is generated while the car is being driven, a chime will sound, INFO DISPL will illuminate on the main instrument panel, and the message will appear on the SID. The number of mes- sages that can be displayed by the SID varies with the specification of the car. If more than one CHECK message has been generated, the + symbol will appear to the left of the text on the display. The mes- sages appear in order of priority. If a new fault occurs while another message is being displayed, the message relating to the new one will appear for 10 seconds, after which the display will return to the ear- lier one. Press CLEAR once to acknowledge a mes- sage, whereupon it will be cleared from the display. It will not be displayed again before the ignition has been switched off and then on again.

The following messages may be displayed:

Message

Fog light failure. Rear light failure. Brake light failure. Washer fluid level low. Refill. Coolant level low. Refill. Remote control battery low. Replace battery. Key not accepted. Contact service. Theft protection failure. Contact service. Gearbox too hot. Make a safe stop. Tighten fuel filler cap. Time for service. 1)

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1 This message will be displayed approximately 600 miles (1,000 km) before the next sched- uled service is due, or when 365 days have elapsed since the last service. The message should be cleared at the time of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). This message can also be deleted by first briefly pressing the CLEAR button, then depressing it a second time for at least eight seconds until ”SERVICE” appears on the dis- play and a chime sounds. The message can only be deleted when it is shown on the SID.

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The following conditions will wake up the respective displays in the Night-Panel mode: (cid:127) Setting of the Audio system, SID or ACC

(display comes on for ten seconds).

(cid:127) CHECK message generated in the SID. (cid:127) High engine revs cause the rev counter to be illuminated until the engine speed has fallen again. If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below 4 gallons (15 liters), the fuel gauge will be illuminated. If the engine temperature rises above nor- mal, the temperature gauge will be illumi- nated. If the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h), the entire speedometer will be illuminated. In cars with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is moved from D to position M or L, the selector indication on the main instrument panel will be illuminated.

To restore the displays and lighting to the normal mode, press the Night-Panel button.

Units and language versions The SID has four sets of units: METRIC IMP. 1 km miles mph km/h UK gal liters °C °F 24-hour 12-hour 12-hour 12-hour

IMP. 2 US miles miles mph mph UK gal US gal °C

°F

CHECK messages can be displayed in six language options: English, Swedish, German, French, Italian and Spanish. Selecting units and language 1 Press CLEAR and SET simultaneously for four seconds until a chime sounds.

2 Press

or required units.

to select the

3 Touch SET. 4 Press

or

required language.

5 Touch SET.

to select the

Clock Set the clock by means of the two buttons under the digital clock on the left of the dis- play. When the ignition key is in the OFF position or removed, the clock can be illuminated (approx. 10 seconds) by pressing one of the SID buttons (not the NIGHT PANEL but- ton).

(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Switches

Daytime running lights

The parking lights and daytime running lights come on automatically when the igni- tion switch is ON. Note to owners in the U.S.: If you do not want Daytime Running Lights, this feature can be disconnected: switch off the engine and remove fuse No. 35 (see page 229). Note to owners in Canada: Daytime Run- ning Lights must not be disconnected as they are a Canadian Federal legal require- ment.

Parking lights

The parking lights can be switched on regardless of the position of the ignition switch. Do not use parking lights when driv- ing. Note: The lighting switch must be in parking light or headlight position (low beam posi- tion only) to operate the fog lights (see page 72).

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Light switches

1 High beam signal 2 High/low beam switching

High beam flasher The headlights come on to high beam when the stalk is pulled to the first spring-loaded position (position 1) and remain on until the stalk is released.

Headlights

The headlights come on automatically when the ignition is ON and go off when the igni- tion switch is turned to the LOCK position. The parking lights, however, can be on when the ignition switch is in the LOCK posi- tion. High/low beam To switch between high and low beam, pull the control stalk fully towards you (position 2). When the high beam is on, the indicator on the main instrument panel will be illuminated.

WARNING

In poor visibility, avoid following the tail lights of the vehicle in front. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you may be unable to avoid a crash and therefore risk injury to yourself and others.

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Courtesy Headlight Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on low beam for about 30 seconds after the driver’s door has been closed. To activate this function, (cid:127) Switch off the ignition and remove the key (cid:127) Open the driver’s door (cid:127) Pull the high/low beam control stalk

towards the steering wheel like you are flashing the high beam, see page 69. The low beam headlights will now come on immediately after the driver’s door has been closed (within 30 seconds) and will remain on for about 30 seconds.

The length of time for this function can be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer.

Rear fog light

Rear fog light Press the button to switch on the rear fog light, which will only come on if the head- lights are on. The rear fog light will go off automatically when the engine is switched off. When the fog light is next needed, it will have to be switched on manually again. The rear fog light consists of one light so it should not be mistaken for brake lights. Make sure you are familiar with the appli- cable provincial/state law regarding the use of rear fog lights.

Turn signal and lane change indica- tors To switch on the turn signals/lane change indicators, move the stalk up or down. The stalk has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn, and the indicators are can- celled automatically (stalk returns to off position). The stalk also has an intermediate, spring-loaded position that is useful for sig- nalling when changing lanes or passing. The respective indicator lights on the instru- ment panel flash at the same frequency as the direction indicators.

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Turn signal and lane change indicators 1 Right indicators 2 Left indicators

Instrument illumination

Instrument illumination The brightness of the instrument illumina- tion can be varied by means of the dimmer switch adjacent to the headlight switch. (See also Night panel on page 67). In daylight or other equally bright light, the instrument and switch illumination is auto- matically extinguished.

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Front fog lights (certain models) The front fog lights can be activated in both low beam headlight and parking light posi- tions. Fog lights should only be used in poor visibility conditions. Make sure you are familiar with the appli- cable provincial/state law regarding the use of fog lights.

Hazard warning lights

Hazard warning lights When this button is pressed, all the turn signal indicators and a symbol in the button flash simultaneously. If the ignition is on, both indicator lights on the instrument panel will also flash. If the hazard warning lights are left on for some time, the flasher frequency will be reduced to save the battery. Hazard warning lights should only be used if the car constitutes a hazard to other road users.

WARNING

Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be left at the roadside on account of a crash, engine trouble or a puncture. If you carry a warning triangle or flares, they should be set up along the side of the road 300 ft. (100 m) behind your vehicle. If the car is not clearly visible (e.g. over the brow of a hill or bridge), place the trian- gle/flare even further back.

Reversing lights The reversing lights come on automatically when reverse gear is engaged or selected with the ignition switched on.

Wipers and washers There are three intermittent wiper positions. Moving the control stalk to the spring-loaded position between 0 and 2 will produce a single sweep of the wipers. The wipers are designed for optimal clean- ing at all driving speeds. At higher speeds, it may be possible to detect a slight ”sweep- ing” sound. This may be due to the increased air pressure on the blades at higher speeds. Headlight washers (certain models) If low beam is on, the headlights are washed every fifth time the windshield washers are used or if 2 minutes have elapsed since the windshield was last washed. The headlight washers cannot be activated separately. The headlight washers are of the high-pres- sure type, which means that other parts of the car may become wet if you activate the washers while the car is stationary. Rain sensing wipers (option)

WARNING

Turn the rain sensor off if the ignition is ON when clearing snow and ice from the windshield, to avoid personal injury.

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04

0 OFF 1 Intermittent operation 2 Low speed 3 High speed 4 Washers

Control for setting wiper delay 1 Long delay 2 Short delay

NOTICE

To avoid damaging the windshield wipers, turn the rain sensor off before washing the car in an automatic carwash.

The rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers. The sensor is located on the windshield beside the rearview mirror. The system varies between single sweeps of the windshield and continuous wiping depending on how much water or snow there is on the windshield.

Activate the system by lifting the control stalk to position 1. The wipers make one sweep for reference to see how much water and snow is on the windshield. In future, the sensor compares the amount of water and snow on the windshield with this reference value. When the engine has been switched off, the control stalk must be moved to posi- tion 0 and back to position 1 to reactivate the sensor. Set the sensitivity using the control on the wiper stalk (the same control as used for wiper delay on cars not fitted with a rain sen- sor). The sensor has three sensitivity set- tings. It is most sensitive when in the upper-

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most position (1). When a higher degree of sensitivity is selected, the wipers make one sweep of the windshield for reference. The rain sensor has a daylight and a night time mode. The sensor measures the amount of available light and automatically selects the appropriate mode. The sensor is more sensitive at night. The function of the rain sensor is impaired by dry snow.

Rear-window wiper 1 Intermittent wiping 2 Washers

position provides washing and

Rear-window wiper (9-5 Wagon) The rear-window wiper and washer are operated with the same stalk switch as used for washing and wiping the windshield and headlights. This stalk has two additional switches, ON/OFF and The ON position provides intermittent wip- ing. The wiping. After a few sweeps the wiper stops or reverts to intermittent wiping, if this has been chosen. About 15 seconds after com- pletion of the washing/wiping of the rear window, the wiper makes a single sweep to wipe away any remaining washer fluid. A spring-loaded position between the OFF and ON positions allows for a single sweep of the rear-window wiper. Intermittent wiping of the rear window occurs when reverse gear is engaged if the windshield wipers are in position 1, 2 or 3, see page 73. For how to adjust the rear window washer jet on the 9-5 Wagon, refer to page 213.

Automatic climate control (ACC) The ACC system automatically works to maintain the desired temperature inside the car. The system will achieve the desired temper- ature in the quickest possible way. Note that selecting a higher or lower temperature than that desired will not speed up the process. For the ACC system to be most effective, all windows (and sunroof, if fitted) should be closed. Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet grille adjacent to the bottom edge of the windshield. The air flows through a filter upstream of the ACC system before deliv- ery to the cabin. Cabin air is evacuated via openings in the rear parcel shelf and then through outlets on either side of the car behind the rear bumper.

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ECON OFF

ºF ºC

ECON OFF

6 Recirculation: ON/OFF 7 A/C compressor: ON/OFF 8 ACC system: ON/OFF 9 Temperature setting: RH side

To reduce the likelihood of misting on the insides of the windows, the glass should be cleaned with a quality window cleaner. How often this will need to be done depends on how clean the air is – if there are smokers in the car, cleaning will need to be done more frequently.

AUTO

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AUTO

ACC panel 1 Temperature setting: LH side 2 AUTO: All settings selected automatically 3 Manual setting of fan speed 4 Manual setting of air distribution 5 Rear-window heating: ON/OFF

The incoming air is treated in three stages: first it passes through a filter; it is then dehu- midified and cooled and, finally, if required, heated. The filter is a combined particle and char- coal filter. It is so efficient that levels of nox- ious substances such as benzene and tolu- ene are also reduced.

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The system has five sensors: (cid:127) Outdoor temperature sensor Interior temperature sensor

(cid:127) Sun sensor (mounted on top of the fascia) (cid:127) Two blended-air temperature sensors (mounted inside the front floor vents)

Note If anything is placed over the sun sen- sor, the ACC system will not function prop- erly.

1 Interior-temperature sensor 2 Sun sensor

Panel vent

Panel vents The panel vents swivel universally, so that air can be directed as desired. In winter, for instance, the outer vents can be directed onto the door windows for enhanced demisting. The flow of air through the panel vents can be controlled individually for each vent by means of the adjacent control. The climate control system works best if the panel vents are open. If you find the air cold or that it is drafty, start by directing the air away from the body. If the center vent is aimed up, it will cool the interior temperature sensor and you may need to adjust ACC up or down, depending upon temperature desired.

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Settings when HI selected: (cid:127) Maximum heat (cid:127) Air distribution to windshield and floor (cid:127) Recirculation OFF (even if manually

selected before) (cid:127) Fan: high speed (cid:127) Settings shown on ACC display Settings when LO selected: (cid:127) Maximum cooling (A/C compressor will

run even if ECON manually selected before)

(cid:127) Air distribution through panel vents (cid:127) Fan: maximum speed (cid:127) Recirculation ON (cid:127) Settings shown on ACC display

Air vent at rear side window

Temperature control The cabin is divided into two temperature zones: (cid:127) The driver’s zone (cid:127) The passenger zone (front and rear

seats)

The desired temperature can be set between 58 and 82°F (15 and 27°C). In addition, there are also HI and LO settings (see below). The HI and LO settings for the passenger zone can only be selected if they are also selected for the driver’s zone. The displayed temperature is not the abso- lute temperature but corresponds to the comfort level normally experienced at that temperature after allowance has been made for the air flow, relative humidity, solar radiation, etc., currently prevailing inside the car. (cid:127) The most usual temperature setting is

64–76°F (18–24°C), depending on per- sonal preference and what clothing is worn. It is recommended that changes in the temperature setting be made in steps of 2°F (1°C).

(cid:127) Once the desired climate has been

achieved, the rear center vents can be closed to prevent warm air being distrib- uted at face height.

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Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings. If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other functions will be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is always maintained automatically.

Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recirculation will all be controlled automatically. In falling temperatures the A/C compressor is switched off at 32°F (0°C). In rising temperatures the A/C compressor is switched on at 41°F (+5°C). If at the start the outside air temperature is 32–41°F (0 – +5°C), the A/C compressor is switched off. (cid:127) Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous

manual selections.

(cid:127) Pressing AUTO a second time will result in all the automatically selected settings being displayed.

When the engine is started, the A/C system is in AUTO mode, apart from any currently set program, see page 81 and 82).

A/C compressor OFF. No cooling of inlet air. Temperature, air distribution and fan speed still under automatic control.

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 2–10minutes (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 81 and 82).

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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Air distribution

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 2–10 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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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

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 15 seconds if this is required in order to reach the desired temperature. As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, the fan speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system.

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

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

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°F (+14°C), as the A/C system reduces the likelihood of the windows fogging up.

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.

Rear-window heating can only be switched on manually.

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”. To prevent misting, this func- tion is disengaged at outdoor temperatures lower than 45°F (+7°C) and engaged at temperatures above 50°F (+10°C). –This function is useful to prevent fumes being drawn into the car in traffic jams. 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.

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”.

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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 81. 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 81 and 82, 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. If the system starts in OFF mode, cancel the programme. Refer to Cancelling the programmed settings (I) on page 81.

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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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Saab 9-5 Audio System Saab 9-5 Audio System Quick guide to the Saab 87 9-5 Audio System ____ 89 Sound controls _______ 90 Radio _______________ 92 Cassette player _______ 95 CD player ____________ CD changer __________ 97 Programmable functions 101 Steering-wheel controls 102 Security lock _________ 103 Technical data ________ 104 Fault codes __________ 106

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)

Radio is in Autostore mode Random playback of CD tracks when CD player selected DOLBY B 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 Linear and Prestige on the 9-5 Arc and 9-5 Aero Both models have been specially matched to the Saab 9-5 cabin. The two systems 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 system has seven speakers: three mounted in the fascia (the center speaker further enhances the overall sound image) and one in each door. The Prestige system (Harman Kardon) has nine speakers (9-5 Sport Wagon has eight speakers): 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 Sport Wagon: one subwoofer in the luggage com- partment). The subwoofers enhance repro- duction 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

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 radio.

Quick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio (see page 90)

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 92

Remove CD.

Press once: Selects cassette player when other source active. When tape playing: Dolby B 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 95

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 97

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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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 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

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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. 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.

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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.

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.

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

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:

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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:

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, contact an authorized Saab dealer.

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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NOTICE

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 (overheating).

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.

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.

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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-