2000 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 40

40 Security NOTE • It is possible to inadvertently deactivate the car alarm and at the same time unlock the car, if the button on the remote control is pressed by mistake when the control is still within range of the car. • When locking the car by remote control in extremely cold weather, it is advisable to check that the lock system has operated properly. To do so, check that the interior locking buttons are all down. If not, unlock and relock the car again. Alarm signals When the car alarm is armed, it will be triggered if any door, or the trunk lid or hood, is opened or if a window is broken. The alarm will also be triggered if an attempt is made to bypass or short-circuit the ignition switch, or to disconnect the battery. If the alarm is triggered, the following alarm signals will be set off: • Flashing of hazard warning lights for five minutes. • Siren wailing for 30 seconds. The alarm signals will stop if the alarm is deactivated (car unlocked) during the alarm period. The alarm siren has a long-life battery (approx. 10 years), see "SERVICE THEFT ALARM", on page 42. When the battery goes dead, the siren must be replaced: it is not possible to change the batteries. Panic-function In the car alarm system is a function called "Panic-function". To activate panic function: • Push and hold one of the buttons on the remote control for 2 seconds, or if you are sitting inside the car • Push the LOCK-switch on the center console for 2 seconds. These actions will trigger the alarm (hazard warning lights and siren). To deactivate panic function: • Push one of the buttons on the remote control, push the LOCK-switch in the center console, turn the key in one of the doors or turn the ignition to ON. When the panic-function is activated the car will be locked/unlocked depending upon which button was pushed. When the ignition is ON the panic-function cannot be activated.