60 Instruments and controlsUnits and language versionsThe SID has four sets of units:
CHECK messages can be displayed in six
language options: English, Swedish,
German, French, Italian and Spanish.
Selecting units and language 1 Press CLEAR and SET simultaneously
for four seconds until a chime sounds.
2 Press or to select the required
units.
3 Touch SET.
4 Press or to select the required
language.
5 Touch SET.
Clock Set the clock by means of the two buttons
under the digital clock on the left of the dis-
play. METRIC IMP. 1 IMP. 2 US
km miles miles miles
km/h mph mph mph
liters UK gal UK gal US gal
°C °F °C °F
24-hour 12-hour 12-hour 12-hour
IB1156
CLEAR
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81 Saab 9-5 Audio System
Sound controlsON/OFF The Audio System will come on:
• When the volume control is pressed.
When the ignition is switched ON, if the
Audio System was on when the ignition
key was last removed.
The Audio System will be switched off:
When the volume control is pressed.
When the ignition key is removed.
One hour after the ignition was switched
OFF, if the ignition key has not been
removed.
When one hour has elapsed since a con-
trol button on the Audio System was last
pressed after the ignition key was
removed.
VOL - Volume
BAL - Balance Pull out and rotate the VOL control to adjust
the balance between the left and right
speakers. When the control is released, it
reverts to the volume function.
BAS/TRE/FAD controls:
Rotate clockwise to increase the level and
counterclockwise to reduce it. BAS - Bass
TRE - Treble
FAD - Fader The fader control adjusts the balance
between the front and rear sets of speakers. The Bass, Treble and Fader controls must
be pressed first to release them.
IB1154
DOLBY B NR
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186 Car care and technical informationTrunk lid light and taillights,
9-5 SedanBefore changing bulbs in the trunk, you
must first release the trim at the foot of the
trunk. This involves removing the handle
and the three trim fasteners (studs).
1 Unscrew the handle on the inside of the
tailgate.
2 Using the peg in the top of the screw-
driver handle, push in the button in the
centre of the studs.
3 Remove the studs.
Changing bulbs
1 Squeeze the plastic lug and electrical
connector together and remove the bulb
holder.2 The bulb has a bayonet fitting. Press in
the bulb and twist it counterclockwise.
3 Change the bulb.
Refitting the trim
1 Reset the studs by pushing back the
center buttons so that they protrude by
0.2 inch (5 mm).
2 Insert the studs through the trim and tail-
gate panel. Press the center buttons in,
flush with the collar.
3 Screw the handle back onto the trunk.
High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 SedanThe bulbs can be accessed after the panel
in the rear headlining has been removed.
1 Remove the panel by carefully pushing
in the two clips, one at the time.
2 Release the bulb holder, which is
retained by a clip at either end.
3 Withdraw the bulb gently straight back.
4 Push in the new bulb.
5 Refit the bulb holder.
6 Replace the panel by carefully pushing
the panel towards the headlining so that
the two clips engage their respective
slot.
IB517
IB518
3
2
2
3
1
IB519
High-mounted stop lights1Panel
2Retaining clips
3Bulbs
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241 Index
IndexAA/C system, fault diagnosis ________ 206
A/C system, maintenance _________ 206
ABS brakes ____________________ 146
ACC ___________________________ 67
ACC functions ___________________ 70
ACC, automatic climate control ______ 67
ACC, calibration _________________ 75
ACC, condensation _______________ 76
ACC, programming _______________ 73
ACC, useful tips _________________ 75
Adjusting the steering wheel _______ 107
Adjustment, seats _______________ 102
Afterheater, V6-engine cars _______ 239
Air conditioning (A/C),
fault diagnosis and maintenance __ 206
Air distribution, ACC ______________ 72
Airbag _________________________ 23
Alarm __________________________ 38
Alarm functions __________________ 41
Alarm signals _________________ 38, 41
Alternator ______________________ 179
Alternator drive belt __________ 179, 231
Alternator rating _________________ 230
Anticorrosion treatment ___________ 211
Antidazzle rear-view mirror ________ 109
Ashtrays ______________________ 112
Audio System ___________________ 77Audio System, quick guide _________ 79
Autochecking of lights on starting ____ 52
Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 67
Automatic transmission,
technical data _________________ 232
BBattery ________________________ 177
Battery charging/replacing _________ 178
Battery, boost starting ____________ 160
Belt guide ______________________ 12
Boost starting using jump leads ____ 160
Booster cushion __________________ 21
Brake and clutch fluid ____________ 175
Brake-fluid reservoir _____________ 175
Brakes, technical data ____________ 233
Bulbs, changing _________________ 182
Bulbs, table of __________________ 191CCD changer _____________________ 89
CD player ______________________ 87
CHECK messages _______________ 58
CHECKING _____________________ 58
Calibration, ACC _________________ 75
Cancelling the programmed settings __ 73
Car alarm _______________________ 38
Car care _______________________ 165
Car phone, installation _____________ 98
Cargo net, 9-5 Wagon ____________ 123Carpeting, care of _______________ 208
Cassette player __________________ 84
Catalytic converter,
important considerations _________ 133
Central locking ___________________ 32
Change language in SID ___________ 60
Change of address notification _____ 220
Changing a wheel _______________ 203
Changing bulbs _________________ 182
Changing the coolant _____________ 175
Changing the wheels round ________ 199
Changing wiper blades ___________ 180
Chassis number _________________ 235
Chassis number, key to ___________ 236
Child safety _____________________ 18
Child safety locks, rear doors _______ 35
Child seat, integral ________________ 21
Cleaning, engine bay _____________ 210
Clock _______________________ 59, 60
Colour code, body _______________ 235
Colour code, trim ________________ 235
Compact spare wheel ____________ 202
Condensation, ACC _______________ 76
Coolant _______________________ 174
Coolant, changing _______________ 175
Cruise control __________________ 145
Cup holder _____________________ 115
DDICE/TWICE ___________________ 193
Dampers ______________________ 232
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