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264 SpecificationsSeveral of the systems in your
Saab car can be adjusted to
better fit your individual needsSome functions are governed by legal
requirements and cannot therefore be
reprogrammed.
Consult an authorized Saab dealer for
further information.Car alarm/central locking system: The number of blinks when locking/
unlocking.
Automatic locking of the trunk when the
car is driven, 1 to 8 mph (2–14 km/h), YES
or NO.
Preclude the unlocking of the trunk while
the car is driven, YES or NO.
Automatic locking of the trunk after
1 second–4 minutes if it has not been
opened, YES or NO.
Automatic locking of the trunk when it is
closed, YES or NO.
Automatic locking of all doors when the
car is driven above 7.5 mph (12 km/h),
YES or NO.
Saab Information Display: Outdoor temperature display can be
adjusted.Miscellaneous: Select the on-time for heated rear seat.
Additional sweep of the wipers after
windshield washer function (ON or OFF).
Courtesy Headlight Feature on-time can
vary from 20 to 50 seconds.
Night panel illumination deactivation
speed for the speedometer can be adjus-
ted.
Following adjustments can be
done by the driver:Automatic Climate Control (ACC):To alter the preprogrammed ”AUTO” start
up mode with your own preferences you can
manually select the desired settings for:
Temperature.
Fan speed.
Air distribution.
See ”Programming I” on page 79 and ”Pro-
gramming II” on page 80.Saab 9-5 Audio System (see page 99): Maximum starting volume (when the
radio is switched on).
Telephone volume (if the car is equipped
with a phone connected to the audio
system).
Speed dependent volume (volume
increases or decreases with vehicle
speed).
Loudness.Daytime Running Lights:To disable, turn off the ignition and pull out
fuse 35, see page 214.
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265 Index
IndexAA/C system, fault diagnosis
_______ 235
A/C system, maintenance
_________ 234
ABS brakes
____________________ 152
ACC
__________________________ 73
ACC functions
___________________ 76
ACC, automatic climate control
_____ 73
ACC, calibration
_________________ 81
ACC, condensation _______________ 82
ACC, programming _______________ 79
ACC, useful tips
_________________ 81
Adjusting the steering wheel
_______ 106
Adjustment, seats
________________ 12
Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis
and maintenance ______________ 234
Air distribution, ACC ______________ 78
Airbag
_________________________ 28
Alarm _________________________ 44
Alarm functions
__________________ 47
Alarm signals
________________ 44
, 47
Alternator
_____________________ 194
Alternator drive belt
__________ 194
, 257
Alternator rating
________________ 257
Anticorrosion treatment
___________ 240
Antidazzle rear-view mirror
________ 111
Ashtrays
______________________ 117
Audio System
___________________ 83Audio System, quick guide
_________ 85
Autochecking of lights on starting
____ 58
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with
garage door opener
____________ 108
Automatic climate control (ACC)
_____ 73
Automatic transmission, technical
data
_________________________ 258
Aviod theft, tip
__________________ 179
BBattery
________________________ 192
Battery charging/replacing
________ 193
Battery, boost starting
____________ 174
Before a long journey ____________ 241
Before towing a camper or trailer
___ 164
Belt guide
______________________ 16
Boost starting using jump leads
____ 174
Brake and clutch fluid
____________ 189
Brake-fluid reservoir
_____________ 189
Brakes, technical data ____________ 259
Bulbs, changing
________________ 197
Bulbs, table of
__________________ 210
Buying new tires ________________ 219
CCD changer
_____________________ 95
CD player
______________________ 93CHECK messages
_______________ 64
CHECKING
_____________________ 64
Calibration, ACC
_________________ 81
Cancelling the programmed settings
__ 79
Car alarm
_______________________ 44
Car care _______________________ 181
Cargo net, 9-5 SportWagon
_______ 128
Carpeting, care of
_______________ 236
Cassette player
__________________ 90
Catalytic converter, important
considerations _________________ 137
Central locking ___________________ 38
Change language in SID
___________ 66
Change of address notification
_____ 248
Changing a wheel
_______________ 231
Changing bulbs
_________________ 197
Changing wiper blades
___________ 195
Charger/Jump starting ____________ 176
Charging the battery/Jump starting
__ 176
Chassis number
________________ 262
Chassis number, key to
___________ 263
Checks before towing a camper or
trailer
________________________ 164
Child safety
_____________________ 21
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 41
Cleaning, engine bay
_____________ 238
Clock
_______________________ 65
, 66
Color code, body
________________ 262
Color code, trim _________________ 262
Compact spare wheel
____________ 230
Compass
______________________ 112
Condensation, ACC
_______________ 82
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266 IndexCoolant
_______________________ 188
Courtesy Headlight Feature
________ 68
Crash memory, see EDR
_________ 249
Cruise control
__________________ 151
Cup holder
____________________ 120
DDICE/TWICE
___________________ 212
Dampers
______________________ 259
Date code, tires
_________________ 229
Definitions and terminology, tire
____ 226
Determining correct load, tires
_____ 228
Dim-dipped beam
________________ 67
Direction indicators _______________ 69
Door handles
___________________ 38
Door mirrors
___________________ 107
Doors, locks & luggage compartment
_37
Drive belt
______________________ 257
Drive belt, alternator
_____________ 194
Drive belts, length
_______________ 257
Driver’s seat, programmable
________ 14
Driving at night
_________________ 168
Driving in hot weather
____________ 160
Driving with a load
______________ 168
EEDR (Event Data Recorders)
______ 249
ESP
__________________________ 155
Electric heating seat
______________ 15
Electric heating, front seats
_________ 15
Electric windows
________________ 113
Electrical system, technical data
____ 257
Electronic Stability Program, ESP ___ 155
Electronic starting interlock
_________ 43
Emergency operation of sunroof
____ 115
Emission control systems
_________ 184
Engine bay
____________________ 183
Engine bay, cleaning
_____________ 238
Engine number
_________________ 262
Engine oil, grade ________________ 255
Engine, description ______________ 186
Engine, technical data ____________ 254
Engine, temperature gauge
________ 59
Engine-oil level, checking
_________ 186
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ______ 249
Expansion tank, coolant
__________ 188
FFault codes, Audio System
________ 104
Flat spots, tires
_________________ 218
Fluid level, automatic transmission
__ 188
Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan
___ 121
Folding the rear seat,
9-5 SportWagon
_______________ 124Frequently asked questions on airbag
35
Front fog lights
___________________ 70
Frost warning ____________________ 62
Fuel
__________________________ 138
Fuel consumption
________________ 61
Fuel gauge
_____________________ 59
Fuel grade _____________________ 254
Fuse box under hood
____________ 215
Fuse panel
_____________________ 211
Fuses
_________________________ 211
GGarage door opener
_____________ 108
Gearbox number
________________ 262
Gearbox oil, checking
____________ 188
Gearbox, technical data, __________ 258
Glove compartment
______________ 118
HHandbrake
_____________________ 179
Hazard warning lights
_____________ 70
Head restraint
___________________ 15
Headlight flasher _________________ 67
Headlights
______________________ 67
Hood
_________________________ 182
Horn __________________________ 106
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