2001 SAAB 9-5 audio

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Owner’s Manual
Saab 9-5, Model Year 2001
Safety 11
Security 33
Instruments and controls 47
Saab 9-5 Audio System 81
OnStar - Telematics 107
Interior equipment and trunk 119
Starting and driving 147
Car care and technical information 187
Maintenance and owner assistance 241
Specifications 249
Index 263
© Saab Automobile AB 2000
Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden
Printed in Sweden
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Instrument panel
IB1080
Indicator and warning lights ______ 48
Speedometer _________________ 55
Odometer and trip meter ________ 54
Fuel gauge __________________ 55
Engine temperature gauge ______ 55
Parking lights ____________ 63
High/low beam __________ 63
Daytime running lights _____ 63
Rear fog light ____________ 64
Instrument illumination _____ 65
Changing bulbs _________ 205High/low beam control stalk 63
Turn signal and lane change
indicator _______________ 65
Cruise control __________ 166Front fog lights ___________ 66
Ashtrays ___________________ 130
Cigarette lighter ______________ 130
Tr i p c o m p u t e r
(Saab Information Display, SID) __ 57
Night panel __________________ 61
Clock _______________________ 62
Traction Control (TCS) Switch 53, 169
OnStar switch ________________ 108
Wipers and washers ______ 68
Rear wiper ______________ 69
Washer fluid ___________ 203
Replacing wiper blades __ 203Audio system ___________ 81
Steering-wheel controls____ 98Hazard warning lights _____ 66Climate control system:
automatic _____________ 70
Air conditioning: simple
fault diagnosis _________ 230
Seat heating controls __________ 123
Ventilated front seats ___________ 123Audio system steering-wheel
controls ________________ 98
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Interior
IB581Internal rearview mirror ________ 125
Door mirrors _________________ 125
Sun visors___________________ 130
Safety belts _____________ 12
Airbag (SRS) ___________ 26
Child seats _____________ 19
Child safety lock catch ____ 37
Safety belt care ________ 231Glove compartment _____ 131Manual transmission ____ 158
Automatic transmission __ 159
Electric windows _____________ 127
Ignition switch _______________ 148
Starting the engine ___________ 149
Break-In period_______________ 157
Driving in hot weather _________ 173
Driving in winter ______________ 172
Parking ____________________ 185
Steering-wheel adjustment 124
Airbag (SRS) ____________ 26
Power steering _________ 199
Audio system
steering-wheel controls ____ 98Seat adjustment ________ 120
Seat heating ___________ 123
Ventilated front seats _____ 123
Safety belts _____________ 12
Child seats _____________ 19
Folding down the rear seat,
9-5 Sedan _____________ 134
Folding down the rear seat,
9-5 Wagon ____________ 137
Upholstery: cleaning _____ 231
Side airbags (SRS) _______ 28
Interior lighting ________________ 67
Sunroof ____________________ 128
Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 212
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57 Instruments and controls
Selector lever indication
(Automatic transmission) The position of the selector lever is indi-
cated on the main instrument panel.
Trip computer SID (Saab Information Display (SID) The SID displays CHECK messages and
has eight trip-computer functions (Saab Car
Computer, SCC)
The SID is also used by the Audio System.
SCCSelecting the function
Use the button to scroll through the
following functions:
Use the button to scroll through the
following functions:
WARNING
It is strongly recommended that the SID
settings be changed only when the car is
stationary. The driver’s attention can
otherwise easily be distracted from the
road.
DIST Distance to destination / Trip
meter.
ARRIV Estimated time of arrival.
ALARM Alarm function.
SPD W Speed warning (chime).
TEMP Outdoor temperature and Date.
D.T.E. Estimated range (distance to
empty fuel tank).
FUEL∅ Average fuel consumption
since function last reset.
SPD∅ Average speed since function
last reset.
NIGHT PANEL
CLEAR
SET
IB346
IB1280
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62 Instruments and controlsThe following conditions will wake up the
respective displays in the Night-Panel
mode:
 Setting of the Audio system, SID or ACC
(display comes on for ten seconds).
 CHECK message generated in the SID.
 High engine revs cause the rev counter to
be illuminated until the engine speed has
fallen again.
 If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below
4 gallons (15 liters), the fuel gauge will be
illuminated.
 If the engine temperature rises above nor-
mal, the temperature gauge will be illumi-
nated.
 If the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph
(135 km/h), the entire speedometer will
be illuminated.
 In cars with automatic transmission, if the
selector lever is moved from D to position
3, 2 or 1, the selector indication on the
main instrument panel will be illuminated.
To restore the displays and lighting to the
normal mode, press the Night-Panel button.
Units 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.
When the ignition key is in the OFF position
or removed, the clock can be illuminated
(approx. 10 seconds) by pressing one of
the SID buttons (not the NIGHT PANEL but-
ton). 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
Saab 9-5 Audio
SystemQuick guide to the Saab
9-5 Audio System ........... 83
Sound controls................. 85
Radio ................................. 86
Cassette player ................ 88
CD player .......................... 91
CD changer ....................... 93
Programmable functions. 97
Steering-wheel controls .. 98
Security lock..................... 98
Technical data .................. 99
Installation of car phone
(option) ............................ 103
Fault codes ....................... 104
IB1198
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82 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemTo get the best out of your Saab 9-5 Audio
System, we recommend that you read
through this entire section.
The Saab 9-5 Audio System is available in
two versions: Premium on the 9-5 and Pres-
tige on the 9-5 SE and 9-5 Aero (Prestige
system is also available as an option in the
U.S. on the 9-5 model.) Both models have
been specially matched to the Saab 9-5
cabin.
The two models are comprised of a radio,
CD player and cassette player.
A six-disc CD changer for installation in the
luggage compartment is available as a
dealer-installed accessory/option.
The Premium model has seven speakers:
three mounted in the fascia (the center
speaker further enhances the overall sound
image) and one in each door.
The Prestige model (Harman/Kardon) has
nine speakers (9-5 Wagon has eight speak-
ers): three mounted in the fascia (the center
speaker further enhances the sound
image), one in each door and two subwoof-
ers in the rear window shelf (9-5 Wagon:
one subwoofer in the luggage compart-
ment). The subwoofers enhance reproduc-
tion of the lowest bass notes.The Audio System is connected to the Saab
Information Display (SID), which is at the
top of the main instrument panel. Mes-
sages, indicators and the like for the Audio
System are shown on this display.
Indicator
AS Radio is in Autostore mode
RDM Random playback of CD
tracks when CD player
selected
(DOLBY B/C) DOLBY B/C noise reduction
on for cassette player
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83 Saab 9-5 Audio System
Quick guide to the
Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio (see page 86)
ON
To switch the system ON, press the volume but-
ton. The last settings used will be activated.
If the Audio System is switched on when the igni-
tion key is not in the switch, the system will auto-
matically be switched off after one hour has
elapsed since a control button on the radio was
last pressed.
OFF
To switch the system OFF, press the volume but-
ton or remove the ignition key.
VOL
To adjust the volume, rotate the VOL control.
BAL
To adjust the balance between the left and right
channels, pull out and turn the VOL control.
BAS
Press to release the button, and adjust the bass
level. Lock the setting by pushing the button in.
TRE
Press to release the button, and adjust the tre-
ble. Lock the setting by pushing the button in.
FAD
Press to release the button, and adjust the fade
between the front and rear sets of speakers.
Lock the setting by pushing the button in.
VOL
BAL ON
PULL PUSH
TREFAD BAS
Preset station buttons
Press once: play the preset station.
Press & hold briefly: store a new station.
Auto tuning
Press once: auto (seek) tuning.
Press & hold briefly (a chime will sound):
manual tuning.
Press once: Autostore ON/OFF.
Press & hold briefly: automatic tuning and
storing of the 6 strongest stations.
Press once: change waveband.
Press once: activate Weather Band.
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