60 Instruments and controlsThis light will show when the parking brake
is on (see page 165).
The parking brake is mechanical and oper-
ates on the rear wheels. This light will come on if a fault has occurred
in the ABS system.
On certain variants and can light
up to indicate a fault in the electronic brake
force distribution system (distribution of the
brake pressure between the front and rear
wheels).
Conventional braking without the ABS func-
tion will still be available.
For safety reasons, stop the car and check
the level of the brake fluid (see page 196).
If the level is normal, depress the brake
pedal firmly two or three times. Now check
the level again. If the level is still normal, you
may drive the car, with considerable cau-
tion, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer
to have the brake system checked.This light indicates that the headlights or the
parking lights are on.
Parking brake warning
light
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when
parking, see page 165.
Always apply the parking brake
before removing the ignition key.
not apply the parking brake while
the car is moving.
Anti-lock brake warning
WARNING
If the ABS is inoperative, there is a
danger of the rear wheels locking up
on hard braking.
If the level of brake fluid in the reser-
voir is below the MIN mark, the car
should be towed to an authorized
Saab dealer.
Headlight and parking
light indicator
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Switches The parking lights and daytime running
lights come on automatically when the igni-
tion switch is ON.
Note to owners in the U.S.: If you do not
want Daytime Running Lights, this feature
can be disconnected: switch off the engine
and remove fuse No. 35 (see page 218).
Note to owners in Canada: Daytime Run-
ning Lights must not be disconnected as
they are a Canadian Federal legal require-
ment.
The parking lights can be switched on
regardless of the position of the ignition
switch. Do not use parking lights when driv-
ing.
If the parking lights are on and the driver´s
door is opened, a reminder to turn them off
will sound.
Note: The lighting switch must be in parking
light or headlight position (low beam posi-
tion only) to operate the fog lights (see
page 76).The headlights come on automatically when
the ignition is ON and go off when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the LOCK position.
The parking lights, however, can be on
when the ignition switch is in the LOCK posi-
tion.
High/low beamTo switch between high and low beam, pull
the control stalk fully towards you
(position 2). When the high beam is on, the
indicator on the main instrument panel will
be illuminated.High beam flasher The headlights come on to high beam when
the stalk is pulled to the first spring-loaded
position (position 1) and remain on until the
stalk is released.
Daytime running lights
Parking lights
Headlights
IB4122
121 High beam signal
2 High/low beam switching
IB3854
Light switches In cold and damp weather, the inside of
the headlamp lens may temporarily mist
up. This misting does not affect the func-
tion or service life of the light fitting.
When the lamps are on, the mist will
eventually disappear.
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82 Instruments and controlsFunctionsPressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings.
If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other functions
will be controlled automatically.
The selected temperature is always maintained automatically.
Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recircu-
lation will be controlled automatically.
Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual
selections.
The ACC system is in AUTO mode when the engine
is started.
A/C compressor OFF.
No cooling of inlet air. Temperature, air distribution
and fan speed still under automatic control.
Turn the fan control anticlockwise until "OFF" lights
up.
ACC system OFF.
Fan OF F.
A/C compressor OFF.
Air distribution selections locked in current settings.
Recirculation can be selected manually.
Heating
3 and ventilation
3 of the front seats is deac-
tivated.
Pressing the AUTO button will put the system into
automatic mode.
Reactivation by turning the fan control clockwise one
click causes the system to resume any manual selec-
tions.
The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled
manually.
Deactivate the heating as soon as the rear window is
clear of ice and misting to avoid imposing a heavy load
on the battery longer than necessary. Note, however,
that heating will deactivate automatically after a set
time, depending on the outside temperature.
The ACC system can be programmed to activate heat-
ing automatically when outside temperature is below
+5 °C and the temperature inside the car is below
+10°C. See page 85.
Turn the fan control to increase fan speed.
If fan speed 0 is selected, the A/C compressor will be
disengaged and the indicator on the AC OFF button
will illuminate.
Recirculation is controlled automatically to optimize
cooling although it can also be switched on and off
manually.
Recirculation does not appreciably change the air
quality but it can be useful to switch it on to avoid
unpleasant smells from entering the cabin.
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89 Saab 9-5 Audio System
Radio _______________ 93
CD player ____________ 99
CD changer3________ 100
MP3 player ___________ 102
Portable player3_____ 104
General functions _____ 105
Sound system ________ 107
Technical data ________ 108
Antennas ____________ 109
Error codes __________ 112
Security lock _________ 112
IB4469
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars
(can depend on model variant, engine variant,
market specification, options or accessories).
Saab 9-5 Audio System
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94 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemNumber of pages with preset stations
To display the number of pages (1-6) with
preset stations:
1 Hold the FAV button depressed or press
the MENU button and then press the
pushbutton under the menu option
FA V 1-6
.
Setup menu2 Select the number of preset pages to be
displayed by pressing the pushbutton
under the menu option with the desired
number of preset pages (1-6).Number of preset pages
Radio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System
(RDS). RDS features are available for use
only on FM stations that broadcast RDS
information. With RDS, the radio can do the
following:
Display radio station name.
Display messages from radio stations.
This system relies on receiving specific
information from these stations and will
only work when the information is avail-
able. In rare cased, a radio station may
broadcast incorrect information that will
cause the radio features to work
improperly. If this happens, contact the
radio station.
The RDS system is always on. When infor-
mation is broadcast from the FM station you
are listening to, the station name or call let-
ters will be displayed on the display.RDS menu
Rolling advertisements
Some radio stations present rolling adver-
tisements in the display.
To block rolling advertisements, mark PS-F reeze
by pressing the pushbutton
directly underneath.
To allow rolling advertisements, deselect
PS-F reeze
by pressing the pushbutton
directly underneath.
Press the pushbutton under the arrow
symbol or wait until the system automati-
cally returns to the previous menu.
Radio text
Press the i button to show text messages
sent by certain radio stations in the display.
If there are no text messages,
No Info
appears on the display.
NOTICEThe menu options AF and REG have no
function on US/CA cars.
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XM
TM
3 Radio Messages
Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
XM Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated an no action is required.
This process should take no longer than 30 seconds.
No XM signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking
the XM
TM
signal. When you move into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after four second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is
needed. This message should disappear shortly.
Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel.
Channel Unavail Channel no longer
availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station.
If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button.
No Artist Info Artist Name/Feature not
availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is work-
ing properly.
No Title Info Song/Program Title not
availableNo song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No CAT Info Category Name not
availableNo category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is
working properly.
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98 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemRadio Display Message Condition Action Required
Not Found No channel available for the
chosen categoryThere are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working
properly.
No Information No Text/Informational
message availableNo text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
XM Theftlocked Theft lock active
The XM
TM
receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle.
For security purposes, XM
TM
receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If
this message is received after having your vehicle serviced, check with your Saab
dealer.
XM Radion ID Radio ID label (channel 0)
If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM
TM
Radio eight digit
radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown Radio ID not known (should
only be if hardware failure)If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there nay be a receiver fault.
Consult with your Saab dealer.
Check XM Receiver Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver may have
a fault. Consult with your Saab dealer.
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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 date
Time 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
function on US/CA cars.
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