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Saab 9-5 Audio System 97 Programmable 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 adjust to an increase in vehicle speed. • 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 2001	1
Introduction	2
Instrument panel	3
Exterior	4
Interior	5
Engine compartment, 4-cyl engine	6
Engine compartment, 3.0t V6	7
Warning labels	8
Safety	11
Safety belts	12
Safety-belt reminder	12
Safety-belt pretensioners	13
Correct position for safety belt	13
Front safety belts	14
Belt height adjustment	15
Safety belt use during pregnancy	15
Safety belt, rear seat	16
Head restraint	18
Rear-seat head restraints	18
Child safety	19
Car safety tips	19
Protect your children from getting trapped in the trunk of a car	19
Lockable belt tongue	20
Child tether anchorages for forward facing child car seats	22
Integrated booster seat	24
Folding down	24
Fastening the safety belt	24
To fold the seat away	24
Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS")	26
Front passenger seat	28
Side airbags	28
AIR BAG warning light	30
SRS servicing	30
Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners	30
Frequently asked questions on function of airbags	30
Security	33
Doors	34
Door handles	34
Central locking	34
Key / Remote control	34
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)	35
Reprogramming lock system functions	35
Locking/unlocking the car	35
Changing the key battery	37
Child safety locks	37
Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan	38
Tailgate, 9-5 Wagon	39
Safety lock	40
Car alarm	41
Activating the car alarm	42
Window-glass sensor	42
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)	42
Alarm signals	43
Panic-function	43
Overview of functions	44
Overview of LED signals and SID messages	45
Instruments and controls	47
Indicator and warning lights	48
Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel	54
Instruments	54
Tachometer	54
Odometer and trip meter	54
Reset button	54
Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown)	55
Fuel gauge	55
Temperature gauge	55
Pressure gauge	56
Selector lever indication	57
Trip computer SID	57
SCC	57
Outdoor temperature (Frost warning)	58
Entering values for the functions	58
Setting the date	58
Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off	59
Using DIST as a trip meter	59
Calculation of arrival time and average speed	59
CHECK messages	61
Night panel	61
Units and language versions	62
Selecting units and language	62
Clock	62
Switches	63
High/low beam	63
High beam flasher	63
Courtesy Headlight Feature	64
Rear fog light	64
Instrument illumination	65
Turn signal and lane change indicators	65
Front fog lights	66
Reversing lights	66
Hazard warning lights	66
Interior lighting	67
Luggage-compartment lighting	67
Wipers and washers	68
Washers	68
Headlight wipers	68
Automatic climate control (ACC)	70
Panel vents	71
Temperature control	72
Functions	73
Air distribution	75
Programming I	76
Cancelling the programmed settings (I)	76
Programming II	77
Calibration	78
Useful tips	78
Condensation	79
Formation of ice and mist in extremes of weather	79
Fault diagnosis and maintenance	79
Afterheater, V6-engine cars	80
Saab 9-5 Audio System	81
Quick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System	83
Radio	83
Cassette player	84
CD changer (accessory/option)	84
Sound controls	85
ON/OFF	85
VOL - Volume	85
BAL - Balance	85
BAS - Bass	85
TRE - Treble	85
FAD - Fader	85
Radio	86
Preset station buttons	86
Tuning	86
Waveband selector	86
AS, Autostore	86
WB (Weather Band)	87
Cassette player	88
TAPE	88
Playback direction	88
Dolby® noise reduction	88
Eject button	88
Music search forward/reverse	89
Fast forward/rewind	89
Auto music search (Blank skip)	89
Tape care	90
CD player	91
Track search	91
Rapid play (passage search)	91
Fast track search	92
Random playback (RDM)	92
SCAN	92
Eject	92
CD changer	93
To select the CD changer	93
Selecting CDs	94
Track search	95
Rapid play	95
Fast track search	95
SCAN	96
Random playback (RDM)	96
Programmable functions	97
Volume-preset mode	97
Adjusting the volume	97
Speed-dependent volume (SPDVOL) ON/OFF	97
Loudness ON/OFF	97
Steering-wheel controls	98
Control functions:	98
Security lock	98
Technical data	99
Antennas	100
Multipath propagation	100
Shadow effect	101
Sources of FM interference	101
Cross-modulation	101
Radio waves, FM/AM	102
Sources of AM interference	102
Adjusting the frequency steps North America/Europe	102
Installation of car phone (option)	103
Mobile phones and communications radios	104
Fault codes	104
OnStar System	105
OnStar - Telematics	107
Using OnStar	108
OnStar is Easy	108
System status light	109
The OnStar Center	110
Connecting to the OnStar center	110
Your personal identification number (PIN)	110
The OnStar Safety and Security Plan	110
Automatic notification of air bag deployment	110
Emergency services	110
Roadside assistance**	111
Stolen vehicle tracking	111
Accident Assist™	111
OnStar Med-Net***	111
Hands-free communication	111
The OnStar Premium Plan *	111
Route support	111
Ride Assist	111
Information and Convenience services	111
Concierge services	112
Additional Services	112
Personal Calling	112
Signing Up for Personal Calling	112
To sign up for Personal Calling, simply	112
Voice Commands	113
Voice Command Error Messages	113
Universal Commands	113
Placing a Call	113
To dial a number:	113
To dial using a ”Nametag”:	113
To redial the last number dialed:	113
Receiving a Call	113
Ending a Call	113
Storing/Deleting Numbers in Memory	114
Storing a number	114
To store a number:	114
Deleting a Number from Memory	114
Setting Tone or Voice Response	114
Units Remaining	114
Adding More Calling Minutes / Units	114
Automatic Replenishment	114
Security/Locking your System	115
Volume Control	115
Virtual Advisor	116
Calling the Virtual Advisor	116
Getting Information from the Virtual Advisor	116
Information Available	116
Weather	116
Stock Quotes	116
Sports Scores	116
News Headlines	117
E-mail Reader	117
OnStar Subscriber Website	117
Limitations	117
OnStar Operation:	118
Personal Calling:	118
Virtual Advisor:	118
Additional Information	118
OnStar Subscription Information	118
Interior equipment and trunk	119
Seats	120
Side airbags	120
Head restraint	120
Height	120
Legroom adjustment	121
Backrest rake angle	121
Programmable driver’s seat (certain models only)	122
Ventilated front seats (option)	123
Electric heating, front seats (option)	123
Electrically heated seat cushions in the rear seat (option)	123
Steering-wheel adjustment	124
Horn	124
Rear-view mirrors	125
Door mirrors	125
Electric windows	127
Child safety: rear windows (ON/OFF)	128
Cigarette lighters (certain markets only)	131
Glove compartment	131
Cup holders	133
Trunk	134
Trunk pass-through hatch	136
Tie Downs	136
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon	137
Folding the narrow section of the backrest	138
Load anchoring	139
Cargo net	141
Sliding floor (accessory)	142
Spare wheel and tools	144
Warning triangle	144
Fuel filler flap	145
Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency	145
Starting and driving	147
Ignition switch	148
If the car does not start	149
Starting the engine	149
Useful tips on cold climate starting	150
Limp-home mode	151
Important considerations for driving	151
Important considerations with catalytic converters	152
Fuel filler flap	153
Refueling	154
Recommended fuel:	155
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)	156
Engine Break-In Period	157
Wearing in new brake pads	157
Gear changing	158
Manual transmission	158
Shift-up indicator for improved fuel economy (U.S. models only)	158
Towing	158
Automatic transmission	159
Lock-up function	160
Kick-down	160
Park Brake Shift lock	161
Overheated transmission fluid	162
Driving on hilly roads with a heavy load	162
Towing	162
Selector positions	163
Adaptive gear-change patterns	164
SPORT and WINTER modes	165
Cruise control	166
To set the desired speed	166
To increase the preset speed	166
Temporary increase in speed	166
To cancel temporarily	166
To re-engage the system	166
To reduce the preset speed	166
Disengaging the system	166
Braking	167
Brake pad wear indicators	167
ABS brakes	167
Traction Control System	169
How the system works	169
TCS OFF	169
TCS indicator	169
Turning the TCS off	170
Economical motoring	170
Factors affecting fuel consumption	170
Breaking-in	170
Weather conditions	170
Driving technique	171
Road conditions	171
Engine block heater (standard equipment in Canada, accessory in U.S.)	171
Driving in cold weather	172
Tire chains	173
Driving in hot weather	173
Towing a trailer	174
Trailer hitch attachment	174
Trailer weight	174
Driving considerations	175
Trailer hitch load	176
Driving with a roof rack load	176
Fitting the roof carriers 9-5 Sedan (accessory)	177
Fitting the roof carriers 9-5 Wagon (accessory)	178
Driving with a load	179
Tires	179
Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted	180
Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open	180
Driving in deep water	180
Towing the car	181
Transporting the car	181
Front towing eye	181
Rear towing eye	182
Considerations when towing the car with automatic transmission	182
Jump starting	183
Parking brake	185
Parking	185
Parking on a hill	186
Long-term parking	186
Car care and technical information	187
Hood release handle	188
Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6)	190
Engine families	191
Emission control systems	191
Saab Trionic engine management system	191
ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)	192
Engine	192
Engine oil	193
Oil changing	194
Transmission fluid	195
Manual transmission	195
Automatic transmission	195
Coolant	196
Brake and clutch fluid	198
Checking the fluid level	198
Brake pad wear indicators	198
Power steering fluid	199
Battery	199
Charging/replacing the battery	201
Drive belts	202
Wipers and washers	203
Changing the windshield wiper blades	203
Changing headlight-wiper blades	203
Washers	204
Washer jets	204
Changing bulbs	205
Headlight bulb for high beam	205
Headlight bulb for low beam	206
Parking-light bulb	207
Front fog lights / cornering lights	207
Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan	208
Trunk lid light and taillights, 9-5 Sedan	209
High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 Sedan	209
Tailgate bulbs, 9-5 Wagon	210
Rear lights clusters, 9-5 Wagon	210
Loading lighting, 9-5 Wagon	211
License-plate light	211
Side direction indicators	212
Courtesy lights (doors and floor) and luggage-compartment lighting	212
Dome light, front	212
Dome light, rear	213
Other bulbs	213
Bulb table	214
Fuses	215
Maxi fuses	216
DICE / TWICE	216
Fuse panel in instrument panel	217
Relay panel under instrument panel	218
Relay panel under instrument panel (cont.)	218
Fuse box under hood	219
Relays	220
Wheels	221
Alternative wheels and tires	221
Rotating tires	222
Tire markings	222
Winter tires	222
Tire quality grading (cars sold in U.S.)	222
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (US)	223
Treadwear	223
Traction	223
Temperature	224
Date code	224
Compact spare wheel	225
Changing a wheel	226
Flat spotting	229
Maintenance	230
Safety belts	231
Washing the car	232
Two-coat enamel	234
Anticorrosion treatment	234
What causes rust?	235
Preventive maintenance	235
For long trips	236
Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials	236
Headlight aiming	238
Maintenance and owner assistance	241
Maintenance schedule	242
Service intervals	242
Engine oil and filter changes	242
Service record retention	243
Service costs	243
Owner assistance	243
Warranties and service problem assistance	243
Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada)	244
Service information	244
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	244
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government	244
Saab Original Service Program M2001 USA, Canada, 9-5 Models)	245
Specifications	249
General	250
Engine	252
Engine variants	254
Electrical system	254
Manual gearbox	255
Automatic transmission	256
Suspension	256
Steering	256
Brake system	257
Wheels and tires	257
Plates and labels	259
Several of the systems in your Saab car can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs	261
Following adjustments can be done by the driver:	261
Index	263

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Saab 9-5 Audio System

Programmable

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

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 adjust to an

increase in vehicle speed.

•

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

• TEL VOL

To change the volume setting:

–

Press and hold the WB button at the

same time as you switch on the Audio

System.

–

Adjust the volume

–

Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but-

tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys-

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

volume setting.

Speed-dependent volume

(SP D VOL) ON/OFF

To change the default setting:

The default setting for this function is ON.

–

Press and hold the WB button at the

same time as you switch on the Audio

System.

–

Select SP D VOL using

–

Select ON/OFF using the VOL control.

–

Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but-

tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys-

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

default setting.

Loudness ON/OFF

To change the default setting:

The default setting for this function is ON.

–

Press and hold the WB button at the

same time as you switch on the Audio

System.

–

Select LOUDNESS using

–

Select ON/OFF using the VOL control.

–

Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but-

tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys-

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

default setting.

WARNING

These functions should only be carried

out when the car is stationary.