2000 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 35

Security Changing the remote-control battery When the battery in the remote control is running low, the following message will appear on the SID: "REPLACE KEY BATTERY". To acknowledge the message, press CLEAR on the SID. You should change the battery as soon as possible, before the remote control is unable to function properly. The battery life is 3-4 years in normal use. Battery type: Panasonic CR 2032, 3V lithium. Avoid putting fingerprints on the flat sides of the battery. 35 IB1118 Change of battery, remote control 1 Battery 2 Control module Child safety lock on rear doors Child safety locks After fitting a new battery, press the unlock button on the remote control at least 5 times in succession while the car is within the range of the remote control, so that the car alarm can recognize the signals from the control. Hand in the old battery for disposal when you buy the new one. These batteries contain substances that are environmentally hazardous. The rear doors are equipped with child safety locks that are operated by means of a catch adjacent to the door lock. Insert a key and turn the catch 45° clockwise or counterclockwise as indicated by the label on the door. When the child safety catch is in the locked position, the door cannot be opened from the inside. For the tailgate safety lock, see page 37. IB455