83 Saab 9-5 Audio System
Quick guide to the Saab
9-5 Audio System _____ 85
Sound controls ________ 87
Radio ________________ 88
Cassette player ________ 90
CD player _____________ 93
CD changer ___________ 95
Programmable functions 99
Steering-wheel controls _ 100
Security lock __________ 101
Technical data _________ 102
Fault codes ___________ 104
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100 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemLoudness ON/OFF To change the default setting:
The default setting for this function is ON.
– Press and hold the BAND button at the
same time as you switch on the Audio
System.
– After START VOL appears, release the
BAND button.
– Select LOUDNESS using
– Select ON or OFF using the VOL control.
– Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but-
tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys-
tem, e.g. RADIO/BAND, to save the new
default setting.
Steering-wheel controls To facilitate use of the Audio System and to
promote safer driving, most of the functions
can be operated using the integral remote
controls on the steering wheel. Control functions: NXT: RADIO mode: preselect buttons
1⇒2⇒...⇒
6⇒1⇒...
TAPE mode: Play other side of tape.
CD mode: Inoperative.
CD-changer mode: Select CD in magazine
1⇒2⇒...⇒
6⇒1⇒...
<< SEEK >>:
RADIO mode: Auto/manual tuning.
TAPE mode:
Music search/Fast forward or rewind.
CD/CD-changer mode:
Track search/Rapid play.
SRC (source)Press repeatedly to switch between
RADIO
⇒ TAPE
⇒ CD
⇒ (CD changer)
⇒RADIO
⇒...
VOL +/–: Volume adjust.
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Audio System controls on steering wheel
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102 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemTechnical data
These specifications comply with the new IHF Standard
Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to alter
specifications and design without prior notice.
Dolby noise reduction is produced under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation
”Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licen-
sing Corporation
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance
could void the user´s authority to operate the equipment.
Tone controlsBass ____________________ ±10 dB at 100 Hz
Treble ____________________ ±10 dB at 10,000 Hz Power outputPremium _________________ 150 W
110 W at 1 % THD (total har-
monic distortion) and 13.5 V
Prestige __________________ 200 W
150 W at 1 % THD (total har-
monic distortion) and 13.5 VRadio moduleRadio system _______________ PLL dual-synthesizer tuner
Number of presets:
FM ______________________ 3 x 6
AM ______________________ 2 x 6
Frequency range:
FM ______________________ 87.9–107.9 MHz
AM ______________________ 530–1710 kHz
Tuning steps:
Automatic seek tuning: ______ FM 200 kHz
AM 10 kHz
Manual tuning: _____________ FM 200 kHz
AM 10 kHzFrequency range (FM) ________ 40–15000 Hz
±1 dB
Distortion (FM) ______________ < 0.5 %
Cassette playerFast forward/rewind __________ < 120 seconds (C-60)
Frequency range _____________ 40–16000 Hz
±2 dB
Wow and flutter ______________ 0.2 % WRMS
Signal-to-noise ratio __________ 45 dB
Dolby B
NR effect ____________ 8/16 dB
CD player and CD changer1-bit system and 8 x oversampling
Frequency range _____________ 20–20000 Hz
±0.5 dB
Distortion __________________ < 0.008 %
Dynamics __________________ > 80 dB (1 kHz)
CD-changer capacity __________ 6 discs
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267 Index
IIf a tire goes flat
________________ 223
Ignition switch
__________________ 132
Immobilizer
_____________________ 43
Indicator and warning lights
________ 52
Indicator lights
___________________ 52
Instrument illumination
____________ 69
Instruments and controls __________ 51
Interior equipment
_______________ 105
Interior lighting
_________________ 116
Interior rearview mirror
___________ 107
JJack
_________________________ 232
KKey
___________________________ 38
Key to chassis number
___________ 263
Key, remove
___________________ 132
LLATCH (child safety)
______________ 22
Labeling, tire sidewall ____________ 224
Labels
__________________________ 7Leather upholstery, care of
________ 236
Light horn
______________________ 67
Light switches ___________________ 67
Loading your vehicle
_____________ 226
Luggage-compartment lighting
_____ 116
MMain instrument panel
_____________ 52
Main/dipped beam
_______________ 67
Maintenance schedule ___________ 246
Maintenance, A/C-system _________ 234
Manual gearbox, technical data
____ 258
Maxi fuses
_____________________ 212
Milometer ______________________ 58
Motoring abroad
________________ 241
NNew tires, buying
_______________ 219
Night Panel
_____________________ 65
OOil capacity, engine
______________ 254
Oil change, engine ______________ 187
Oil specification
_________________ 254
Outdoor temperature
______________ 61
Owner assistance
_______________ 247
PPaintwork, touching-in
____________ 238
Parking Assistance
______________ 177
Parking lights
____________________ 67
Plates and labels
________________ 262
Poly-V-belt
_____________________ 194
Power steering
_________________ 191
Power-steering fluid
______________ 191
Pressure gauge
__________________ 60
Programming I, ACC
______________ 79
Programming II, ACC _____________ 80
Programming the ACC ____________ 79
QQuality grading, tires
_____________ 221
Questions on function of airbag
______ 35
Quick guide, Audio System
_________ 85
RRadiator fan
____________________ 194
Radio
__________________________ 88
Rain sensor
_____________________ 71
Rear fog light ____________________ 68
Rear seat, 9-5 Sedan, folding
______ 121
Rear seat, 9-5 SportWagon, folding
_ 124
Rear-seat head restraints
__________ 16
Rear-view mirror, auto-dimming
____ 111
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