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89 Saab 9-5 Audio System
Radio _______________ 93
CD player ____________ 99
CD changer
________ 100
MP3 player ___________ 102
Portable player
_____ 104
General functions _____ 105
Sound system ________ 107
Technical data ________ 108
Antennas ____________ 109
Error codes __________ 112
Security lock _________ 112
IB3867
Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars
(can depend on model variant, engine variant,
market specification, options or accessories).
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109 Saab 9-5 Audio System
AntennasThe audio system has two antennas incor-
porated in either the rear window or the
windscreen: one for FM and one for AM.
The XM
Satellite Radio antenna is
located on the roof of the vehicle. Keep this
antenna clear of snow and ice build up for
clear radio reception.
Roof loads can negatively affect telecom-
munication, GPS reception and the per-
formance of the XM
system.
If sun film is fitted to the rear window, it
must be a pure-plastic variety to maintain
good radio reception. Ensure that the film
does not contain any metal.
Multipath propagationMultipath propagation occurs when radio
waves from an FM transmitter are reflected
by a large building, or the like, causing them
to arrive slightly later than the direct waves.
This can create interference to radio recep-
tion. See also "Diversity antenna".
Diversity antenna
To improve radio reception when the topog-
raphy is a problem, a second FM antenna,
known as a diversity antenna, can be fitted
in the rear window. Consult a Saab dealer
for further information.
NOTICERefrain from placing hard or sharp
objects on the rear parcel shelf, to avoid
damaging the antenna leads.
IB389
IB386
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110 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemShadow effectBecause FM radio waves travel in straight
lines from the transmitter, a shadow effect
can occur when tall buildings or hills
obstruct the propagation path from the
transmitter to the car.
Cross modulationIf the radio is tuned to a weak transmitter in
the vicinity of a stronger one, the car’s
antennas will receive signals from both.
Such interference is apparent when the
unwanted broadcast can be heard faintly in
the background.
Radio waves, FM/AMFM radio waves radiate in straight lines from
the transmitter. Because such waves do not
follow the curvature of the Earth, their
strength becomes weaker the further they
travel. That is why a large number of trans-
mitters is needed to provide good reception.
AM waves, on the other hand, are reflected
off the ionosphere, thus greatly extending
their range.
IB387
IB390
IB388
AM
FM
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