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104 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemSong title, artist name, etc.If a disc has been recorded with ID3 data
(version 1 & 2), the song title, artist name,
album title and MP3 folder name can be
shown in the display.
1 Press the i button.
2 Press the pushbutton under the desired
menu option. The song title, artist name,
album title or MP3 folder name appears
in the display.
3 Press the pushbutton under the arrow
symbol to return to the previous menu.
File names with more than 32 characters or
four pages will be shortened.
Information menu
Portable playerAUX input
The AUX input is located at the bottom right
of the audio system. It can be used to con-
nect a portable unit, such as an MP3 player,
to the audio system.
Adjust the sound settings using the control
panel or the steering wheel controls. To
change tracks, fast forward, etc., use the
controls on the portable player.AUX input at the bottom right of the audio
system
Connecting and activating a
portable player1 Connect the unit to the audio system via
the AUX input.
2 Press the CD AUX button to activate the
portable player.
WARNING
Place the portable player where it cannot
be thrown around and cause personal
injury in the event of a collision.
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105 Saab 9-5 Audio System
General functionsSetting time and dateCars without CD changer
1 Press the Clock button.
2 Press the pushbutton under the menu
option you wish to change.
3 Press the pushbutton again to increase
time or date one increment at a time. You
can also adjust time and date by press-
ing the SEEK, FWD or REV button.Cars with CD changer
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the pushbutton under the clock
symbol in the display.
3 Press the pushbutton under the menu
option you wish to change.
4 Press the pushbutton again to increase
time or date one increment at a time. You
can also adjust time and date by press-
ing the SEEK, FWD or REV button.
Setting time and dateTime and date display
1 In the clock menu, press the pushbutton
under the arrow symbol in the display.
2 Specify whether time should be dis-
played with the 12-hour or 24-hour
system and in which order date is to be
indicated by pressing the pushbutton
under the desired menu option.
Time and date display
WARNING
Adjustments should be made when the
car is stationary so that attention to traffic
is not reduced, increasing the likelihood
of an accident.
NOTICEThe menu option RDS has no
function on US/CA cars.
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112 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemError codesThe audio system has a built-in diagnostics
function. If a fault is detected, a error code
is generated to help workshop technicians
to diagnose the fault. Below are the codes
for some faults that you might be able to rec-
tify yourself.
Security lockThe audio system is equipped with an elec-
tronic security lock. The special code is
unique to the car in which the audio system
is fitted.
Each time the audio system is switched on,
a check is made to ensure that the code is
correct. If not, the following will appear on
the display:
If the audio system is to be transferred to
another car (Saab 9-5), a Saab dealer must
be contacted to provide the right code for
the audio system.
NOTICEProceed with care if rectifying a fault. If in
doubt, contact a workshop. We recom-
mend that you contact an authorized
Saab dealer.
Error code Possible cause
Check CD CD is dirty, scratched,
loaded wrong-side-up
or defective.
The CD may be
improperly burned.
WARNING
The CD player/CD changer is classified
as Class 1 laser equipment.
Service and repair work must only be
carried out by authorized technicians.
If the casing is damaged, hazardous
laser radiation can occur.NOTICEAll work on the audio system must be car-
ried out by a workshop. We recommend
that you contact an authorized Saab
dealer.
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114 Interior equipment and trunkSteering wheel
adjustment Fore-and-aft and tilt adjustment of the steer-
ing wheel is possible.
Pull down the lever fully until you hear a
click. Move the steering wheel to the desired
position and then raise the lever. The lever
should lock with a click.
Make sure that the lever is fully locked
before driving off.
HornThe horn is sounded by pressing the central
part of the steering wheel. Press closest to
the steering wheel rim.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel unless
the car is stationary.
IB3868
To adjust the steering wheel
IB3869
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115 Interior equipment and trunk
Electric windowsThe electric motors of the front windows are
equipped with overload protection (inte-
grated thermal protection). This protection
operates when the windows are wound
down automatically (switch pressed fully
down).To open:
Front windows: press the front of the switch
Rear windows: Press the back of the switch.
The switches for the front windows have a
third position for automatic opening of the
window. Press the switch fully down to lower
the window completely.
To cancel automatic lowering of the win-
dow, lift the switch briefly.To close:
Front windows: Lift the front of the switch.
Rear windows: Lift the back of the switch.
The actuating motor will be switched off
automatically when the window is fully
closed or when the switch is released.
WARNING
Bear in mind the pinch hazard when the
side windows are being wound up.
Always remove the ignition key when
you leave the car. This prevents per-
sonal injury caused by the electric win-
dows, for example, due to children
playing.
The person operating the electric win-
dows is responsible for ensuring that
no one, especially children, has their
head, hands or fingers in the window
openings, before raising the windows.
Raising the windows could otherwise
cause serious or fatal injuries.
Do not extend your arm, head etc. out
of an open window while driving.
IB3231
1 Window switches
2 Switch for rendering rear door window switches inoperative
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118 Interior equipment and trunkRearview mirrorThe rearview mirror has day/night positions
that can be selected by means of a knob
beneath the mirror. Adjust the mirror in day
position.
Interior rearview
auto-dimming mirror with
garage door opener, and
digital compass
Retain your original garage door transmitter
for future programming procedures (i.e.,
new vehicle purchase). It is also suggested
that upon the sale of the vehicle, the pro-
grammed garage opener buttons be erased
for security purposes.
WARNING
Make sure that people and objects are out
of the way of a moving door or gate to pre-
vent potential harm or damage.
When programming the garage opener,
you may be operating a garage door or
gate operator. Therefore it is advised to
park outside of the garage.
Do not use the garage opener with any
garage door opener that lacks the safety
stop and reverse feature as required by
federal safety standards. (This includes
any garage door opener model manufac-
tured before April 1, 1982.). A garage
door opener which cannot detect an
object, signalling the door to stop and
reverse, does not meet current federal
safety standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features increases
risk of serious injury or death.
Rearview mirror 1 Day position
2 Night position
Buttons for garage opener and compass1-3 Garage opener
4 LED
5 Compass/auto dimming ON/OFF
6 Compass bearing
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123 Interior equipment and trunk
Moonroof
The moonroof is operated by the switch on
the overhead panel above the rearview mir-
ror. The moonroof can be opened partially
or fully.
To open:
Slide the control towards the rear to open
the moonroof to the comfort position.
To open it fully, slide the control back a
second time. Press the control to stop it
earlier. To close:
Slide the control forwards until the moon-
roof is closed.
Ventilation position
Press the middle of the control (when
moonroof closed).
To close: slide the control forwards.
To fully open the moonroof from the ventila-
tion position, slide the control back.
The moonroof incorporates an interior,
manual, sliding sun blind.
If the car is newly waxed, the moonroof may
creak when opened to the ventilation posi-
tion or when driving with the moonroof
closed. The sound comes from the area
where the front edge of the moonroof meets the metal roof. Open the moonroof fully and,
using washer fluid, clean the seal on the
leading edge of the moonroof and the
painted surface against which this seals
when the moonroof is closed.
WARNING
Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos-
ing the moonroof.
Always remove the ignition key when
you leave the car. This prevents per-
sonal injury caused by the electric
moonroof, for example, due to chil-
dren playing.
The person operating the electric
moonroof is responsible for ensuring
that no one, especially children, has
their head, hands or fingers in the
opening, before closing the moonroof.
Operating the moonroof could other-
wise cause serious or fatal injuries.
Do not extend your arm, head etc. out
of an open moonroof while driving.
IB430
1
3
2
moonroof control 1 To open
2 To close
3 Ventilation position
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126 Interior equipment and trunkAshtrays
The car can be equipped with three ash-
trays: one in the instrument panel fascia,
and one in each rear door. A cigarette lighter
is fitted adjacent to the front ashtray, and
there is also one in the back of the center
console.
Front ashtray
1 To open the ashtray, push gently on the
center/upper part of the front and
release to allow it to spring out.
2 Close the ashtray in the same way.
To remove the ashtray, open it and after that
pull left side out at an angle.
To refit, line up the slots on either side and
slide it closed.
Rear ashtrays
Open the lid to use ashtray.
To remove the ashtray, fully open the lid and
lift the ashtray straight out.
To refit the ashtray, make sure it engages
the two square recesses in the door trim.
Cigarette lighters
The car is provided with cigarette lighters
next to the front ashtray and in the rear end
of the center console.
The cigarette lighter sockets can also be
used for accessories (e.g. to charge a
mobile phone) when the ignition is ON.
WARNING
The maximum combined load for the two
cigarette lighter sockets is 240 W (20 A).
IB4138
1
2
Front ashtray1 Press soft to open/close
2 Pull out one side at an angle
IB434
Rear ashtray
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