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Saab 9-5 Audio System 93 General functions WARNING These functions should only be carried out when the car is stationary. Adjusting the volume The default setting for START VOL is volume setting 9, and that for TEL VOL is volume setting 14 (the highest volume setting is 30). • Maximum START VOL Volume-preset mode To select the volume-preset mode, press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch the Audio System on. Use the > button to select the desired function. The following volume settings can be preselected: • START VOL - maximum volume level when the Audio System is switched on • TEL VOL - preset volume level when an in-car phone is activated • SP D VOL - speed-dependent volume. The Audio System will automatically adjust the volume level to suit the background noise, such as road noise, occurring while the car is under way. • LOUDNESS ON/OFF - boosting of the highest and lowest frequency ranges to enhance the sound image when the volume is set to a low level. To change the default setting: The default setting for this function is ON. - Press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System. - Select SP D VOL using > - Select ON/OFF using the VOL control. - Wait 10 seconds or press one of the buttons on the bottom row of the Audio System, e.g. RADIO/BAND, to save the new default setting. Loudness ON/OFF • TEL VOL To change the volume setting: - Press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System. - Adjust the volume - Wait 10 seconds or press one of the buttons on the bottom row of the Audio System, e.g. RADIO/BAND, to save the new volume setting. Speed-dependent volume (SP D VOL) ON/OFF To change the default setting: The default setting for this function is ON. - Press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System. - Select LOUDNESS using > - Select ON/OFF using the VOL control. - Wait 10 seconds or press one of the buttons on the bottom row of the Audio System, e.g. RADIO/BAND, to save the new default setting.

Section	Page
Owner’s Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2000	1
Introduction	2
Instrument panel	3
Exterior	4
Interior	5
Engine compartment, 4-cyl engine	6
Engine compartment, 6-cyl engine	7
Warning labels	8
Safety	11
Safety belts	12
Safety-belt reminder	12
Safety-belt pretensioners	12
Correct position for safety belt	13
Front safety belts	14
Belt height adjustment	14
Safety belt use during pregnancy	15
Safety belt, rear seat	16
Lockable belt tongue	17
Child safety	18
Child tether anchorages	19
Integrated booster seat	21
Folding down	21
Fastening the safety belt	21
To fold the seat away	21
Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS")	23
Front passenger seat	25
AIR BAG warning light	26
SRS servicing	26
Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners	26
Frequently asked questions on function of airbags	26
Side airbags	28
Security	31
Doors	32
Door handles	32
Central locking	32
Key / Remote control	32
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)	33
Locking/unlocking the car	33
Opening with key	34
Changing the remote-control battery	35
Child safety locks	35
Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan	36
Tailgate, 9-5 Wagon	36
Safety lock	37
Some central locking functions can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs	37
Car alarm	38
Activating the car alarm	39
Window-glass sensor	39
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)	39
Alarm signals	40
Panic-function	40
Overview of functions	41
Overview of LED signals and SID messages	42
Instruments and controls	45
Indicator and warning lights	46
Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel	52
Instruments	52
Tachometer	52
Odometer and trip meter	52
Reset button	52
Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown)	53
Fuel gauge	53
Temperature gauge	53
Selector lever indication	54
Trip computer SID	54
SCC	55
Outdoor temperature (Frost warning)	55
Entering values for the functions	55
Setting the date	56
Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off	56
Calculation of arrival time and average speed	56
Using DIST as a trip meter	57
CHECK messages	58
Night panel	59
Units and language versions	60
Selecting units and language	60
Clock	60
Switches	61
High/low beam	61
High beam flasher	61
Courtesy Headlamp Feature	61
Rear fog light	62
Instrument illumination	62
Turn signal and lane change indicators	62
Front fog lights	63
Reversing lights	63
Hazard warning lights	63
Interior lighting	64
Luggage-compartment lighting	64
Wipers and washers	65
Washers	65
Headlamp wipers	65
Automatic climate control (ACC)	67
Panel vents	68
Temperature control	69
Functions	70
Air distribution	72
Programming I	73
Cancelling the programmed settings (I)	73
Programming II	74
A range of additional functions can be reprogrammed in the ACC system, although this can only be ...	75
Calibration	75
Useful tips	75
Condensation	76
Formation of ice and mist in extremes of weather	76
Saab 9-5 Audio System	77
Quick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System	79
Sound controls	81
ON/OFF	81
VOL - Volume	81
BAL - Balance	81
BAS - Bass	81
TRE - Treble	81
FAD - Fader	81
Radio	82
Preset station buttons	82
Tuning	82
Waveband selector	82
AS, Autostore	82
WB (Weather Band)	83
Cassette player	84
TAPE	84
Playback direction	84
Dolby® noise reduction	84
Eject button	84
Music search forward/reverse	85
Fast forward/rewind	85
Auto music search (Blank skip)	85
Tape care	86
CD player	87
Track search	87
Rapid play (passage search)	87
Fast track search	88
Random playback (RDM)	88
SCAN	88
Eject	88
CD changer	89
To select the CD changer	89
Selecting CDs	90
Track search	91
Rapid play	91
Fast track search	91
SCAN	92
Random playback (RDM)	92
General functions	93
Volume-preset mode	93
Adjusting the volume	93
Speed-dependent volume (SP D VOL) ON/OFF	93
Loudness ON/OFF	93
Steering-wheel controls	94
Control functions:	94
Security lock	94
Technical data	95
Antennas	96
Multipath propagation	96
Shadow effect	96
Sources of FM interference	97
Cross-modulation	97
Radio waves, FM/AM	97
Sources of AM interference	98
Adjusting the frequency steps North America/Europe	98
Installation of car phone (option)	98
Mobile phones and communications radios	99
Fault codes	99
OnStar System (US Option only)	100
Interior equipment and trunk	101
Seats	102
Side airbags	102
Height	102
Legroom adjustment	103
Backrest rake angle	103
Programmable driver’s seat (certain models only)	104
Head restraint	104
Rear-seat head restraints	105
Ventilated front seats (option)	105
Electric heating, front seats (option)	106
Electrically heated seat cushions in the rear seat (option)	106
Steering-wheel adjustment	107
Horn	107
Rear-view mirrors	108
Door mirrors	108
Electric windows	110
Child safety: rear windows (ON/OFF)	110
Sunroof	111
To open:	111
Ventilation position	111
Emergency operation of sunroof	112
Sun visors	112
Ashtrays	112
Glove compartment	113
Cup holders	115
Trunk	116
Trunk pass-through hatch	118
Tie Downs	118
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon	119
Folding the narrow section of the backrest	120
Load anchoring	121
Cargo net (accessory)	123
Sliding floor (accessory)	124
Spare wheel and tools	126
Fuel filler flap	126
Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency	126
Starting and driving	129
Ignition switch	130
If the car does not start	131
Starting the engine	131
Useful tips on cold climate starting	132
Limp-home mode	132
Important considerations for driving	132
Important considerations with catalytic converters	133
Refueling	134
Recommended fuel:	135
Engine Break-In Period	137
Wearing in new brake pads	137
Brake-pad wear indicators	137
Gear changing	137
Manual gearbox	137
Shift-up indicator for improved fuel economy (U.S. models only)	137
Towing	137
Automatic transmission	138
Lock-up function	139
Kick-down	139
Shift Lock override	140
Overheated transmission fluid	141
Towing	141
Selector positions	142
Adaptive gear-change patterns	143
SPORT and WINTER modes	144
Cruise control	145
To set the desired speed	145
To increase the preset speed	145
Temporary increase in speed	145
To cancel temporarily	145
To re-engage the system	145
To reduce the preset speed	145
Disengaging the system	145
Braking	146
Brake pad wear indicators	146
ABS brakes	146
Traction Control System	147
How the system works	147
TCS OFF	148
TCS indicator	148
Turning the TCS off	148
Economical motoring	149
Factors affecting fuel consumption	149
Breaking-in	149
Weather conditions	149
Driving technique	149
Road conditions	150
Engine block heater (standard equipment in Canada, accessory in U.S.)	150
Driving in winter	150
Tire chains	151
Driving in hot weather	151
Towing a trailer	152
Trailer hitch attachment	152
Trailer weight	152
Trailer hitch load	153
Driving considerations	153
Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted	154
Driving in deep water	154
Driving with a roof rack load	155
Fitting the roof carriers (accessory) 9-5 Sedan	155
Driving with a load	157
Tires	157
Towing the car	158
Front towing eye	158
Rear towing eye	159
Considerations when towing the car with automatic transmission	159
Jump starting	160
Parking brake	162
Parking	162
Parking on a hill	163
Long-term parking	163
Car care and technical information	165
Hood release handle	166
Engine compartment, 4-cyl. engine	167
Engine compartment, 6-cyl. engine	168
Engine families	169
Emission control systems	169
Saab Trionic engine management system	169
ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)	170
Engine	170
Engine oil	171
Checking the oil level	171
V6 engine	171
Oil changing	172
Transmission fluid	173
Manual transmission	173
Automatic transmission	173
Brake and clutch fluid	175
Checking the fluid level	175
Brake pad wear indicators	176
Power steering fluid	176
Battery	177
Charging/replacing the battery	178
Drive belts	179
Wipers and washers	180
Changing the windshield wiper blades	180
Washers	181
Washer jets	181
Changing bulbs	182
Headlamp bulb for high beam	182
Headlamp bulb for low beam	183
Parking-light bulb	184
Front fog lights / cornering lights	184
Front turn signal bulbs	184
Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan	185
Trunk lid light and taillights, 9-5 Sedan	186
Tailgate bulbs, 9-5 Wagon	187
Rear lights clusters, 9-5 Wagon	187
Loading lighting, 9-5 Wagon	188
License-plate light	188
Side direction indicators	189
Courtesy lights (doors and floor) and luggage-compartment lighting	189
Dome light, front	189
Dome light, rear	190
Other bulbs	190
Bulb table	191
Fuses	192
Maxi fuses	193
DICE / TWICE	193
Fuse panel in instrument panel	194
Relay panel under instrument panel	195
Fuse box under hood	196
Relays	197
Wheels	198
Alternative wheels and tires	198
Rotating tires	199
Tire markings	199
Winter tires	199
Tire quality grading (cars sold in U.S.)	199
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (US)	200
Treadwear	200
Traction	200
Wear indicators	200
Temperature	201
Date code	201
Compact spare wheel	202
Changing a wheel	203
Flat spotting	206
Maintenance	207
Safety belts	207
Washing the car	209
Engine compartment	210
Two-coat enamel	211
Anticorrosion treatment	211
What causes rust?	211
Preventive maintenance	212
For long trips	213
Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials	213
Headlamp aiming	214
Maintenance and owner assistance	217
Maintenance schedule	218
Service intervals	218
Engine oil and filter changes	218
Service record retention	219
Service costs	219
Owner assistance	219
Warranties and service problem assistance	219
Change of Address Notification (U.S.)	220
Service information	220
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	220
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government	220
Saab Original Service Program M2000 USA, Canada, 9-5 Models)	221
Specifications	225
General	226
Trailer:	227
Engine	228
Engine variants	230
Electrical system	230
Manual gearbox	231
Automatic transmission	232
Suspension	232
Steering	232
Brake system	233
Wheels and tires	233
Plates and labels	235
Several of the systems in your Saab car can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs	237
Following adjustments can be done by the driver:	238
Afterheater, V6-engine cars	239
Index	241

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Saab 9-5 Audio System

General functions

Volume-preset mode

To select the volume-preset mode, press

and hold the WB button at the same time as

you switch the Audio System on.

Use the << SEEK >> button to select the

desired function.

The following volume settings can be

preselected:

•

START VOL -

maximum

volume level

when the Audio System is switched on

•

TELVOL - preset volume level when an

in-car phone is activated

•

SP D VOL - speed-dependent volume.

The Audio System will automatically

adjust the volume level to suit the back-

ground noise, such as road noise, occur-

ring while the car is under way.

•

LOUDNESS ON/OFF - boosting of the

highest and lowest frequency ranges to

enhance the sound image when the

volume is set to a low level.

Adjusting the volume

The default setting for START VOL is

volume setting 9, and that for TEL VOL is

volume setting 14 (the highest volume set-

ting is 30).

•

Maximum

START VOL

• TELVOL

To change the volume setting:

–

Press and hold the WB button at the

same time as you switch on the Audio

System.

–

Adjust the volume

–

Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but-

tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys-

tem, e.g. RADIO/BAND, to save the new

volume setting.

Speed-dependent volume

(SP D VOL) ON/OFF

To change the default setting:

The default setting for this function is ON.

–

Press and hold the WB button at the

same time as you switch on the Audio

System.

–

Select SP D VOL using << SEEK >>

–

Select ON/OFF using the VOL control.

–

Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but-

tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys-

tem, e.g. RADIO/BAND, to save the new

default setting.

Loudness ON/OFF

To change the default setting:

The default setting for this function is ON.

–

Press and hold the WB button at the

same time as you switch on the Audio

System.

–

Select LOUDNESS using << SEEK >>

–

Select ON/OFF using the VOL control.

–

Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but-

tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys-

tem, e.g. RADIO/BAND, to save the new

default setting.

WARNING

These functions should only be carried

out when the car is stationary.