2001 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 37

Security Battery type: Panasonic CR 1632, 3V lithium. The battery type is stamped on the inside of the battery cover. Avoid putting fingerprints on the flat sides of the battery. Dispose of the old battery properly when you buy a new one. These batteries contain substances that are environmentally hazardous. 37 WARNING IB1288 Keep the battery and small parts of the key out of the reach of children. Change of battery, remote control Open the battery cover using a thin round tool (1.5 mm or less) pressed inwards and downwards Child safety lock on rear doors Child safety locks 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 40. Changing the key battery When the battery voltage in the key falls below a predetermined level the SID will issue the following message: "REPLACE KEY BATTERY". Press the CLEAR button on the SID to acknowledge this message. You must then replace the battery without delay to avoid malfunctions. The life of the battery is normally 4 years. After changing the battery you must press the unlocking button of the key four times (or until the door locks cycle) while the car is within the range of the key in order for the control module to recognize the remote. IB455