2009 SAAB 9-5 CD player

105 Saab 9-5 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.
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
WARNING
Adjustments should be made when the
car is stationary so that attention to traffic
is not reduced, increasing the likelihood
of an accident.
IB4708
AUX input at the bottom right of the audio
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108 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemTechnical data
Specifications in accordance with EIA Interim Standard.
THD = Total Harmonic Distortion
To n e c o n t r o l s
Bass _____________ ±8 dB at 100 Hz
Treble ____________ ±8 dB at 16 kHz
Power output
harman/kardon®
Sound System __ 200 W
150 W at 1% THD
and 13.5 V
Radio module
Radio system ______ PLL frequency syn-
thesizer tuner.
Number of presets
FM/AM/XM
TM
3_ 6 x 6
Frequency range
FM ___________ 87.7 - 107.9 MHz
AM ___________ 530 - 1710 kHzTuning steps
Automatic tuning _ FM 200 kHz
AM 10 kHz
Manual tuning ___ FM 200 kHz
AM 10 kHz
Frequency range
(FM) __________40 – 11000 Hz
±1 dB
Distortion (FM) _____ < 0.5%
CD player and CD changer
1-bit system and 8 x
oversampling
Frequency range ___ 20 – 20000 Hz
±1 dB
Distortion _________ <0.005%
Dynamics _________ >85 dB
CD changer capacity 6 discs
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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:
Locked
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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267 Index
Index
AA/C system, fault diagnosis
________ 245
A/C system, maintenance _________ 244
ABS brakes
____________________ 160
ACC
__________________________ 79
ACC functions
___________________ 82
ACC, automatic climate control
______ 79
ACC, calibration
_________________ 86
ACC, condensation water
__________ 86
ACC, useful tips
_________________ 86
AUX input
_____________________ 104
Adjustable systems
______________ 265
Adjusting the steering wheel
_______ 114
Adjustment, seats
________________ 18
Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis
and maintenance ______________ 244
Airbag
_________________________ 29
Alarm __________________________ 50
Alarm functions
__________________ 53
Alarm signals
________________ 50
, 53
Album information
_______________ 104
Alternator
_____________________ 199
Alternator drive belt
__________ 199
, 260
Alternator rating
________________ 260
Antennas
______________________ 109
Anticorrosion treatment
___________ 246
Antidazzle rear-view mirror
________ 121
Anti-skid
______________________ 163Autochecking of lights on starting
____ 64
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with
garage door opener
____________ 118
Automatic climate control (ACC)
_____ 79
Aviod theft, tip
__________________ 166
BBattery
________________________ 197
Battery charging/replacing
________ 197
Battery, boost starting
____________ 184
Before a long journey ____________ 247
Before towing a camper or trailer
___ 177
Belt guide
______________________ 12
Boost starting using jump leads
____ 184
Brake and clutch fluid
____________ 194
Brake-fluid reservoir
_____________ 194
Brakes, technical data ____________ 261
Bulbs, changing
_________________ 202
Bulbs, table of
__________________ 213
Buying new tires ________________ 223
CCD changer
____________________ 100
CHECK messages
_______________ 71
CHECKING
_____________________ 71
Car alarm
______________________ 50
Car care
______________________ 187
Cargo net, 9-5 SportCombi
________ 137
Carpeting, care of
_______________ 241Catalytic converter, important
considerations
_________________ 145
Central locking ___________________ 44
Change language in SID
___________ 72
Change of address notification
_____ 254
Changing a wheel
_______________ 237
Changing bulbs
_________________ 202
Changing wiper blades
___________ 200
Charge mobile phone
____________ 126
Charger/Jump starting ____________ 186
Charging the battery/Jump starting
__ 186
Chassis number
________________ 264
Checks before towing a camper or
trailer
________________________ 177
Child safety
_____________________ 22
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 47
Cleaning, engine bay
_____________ 243
Clock
_________________________ 105
Color code, body
________________ 264
Color code, trim _________________ 264
Compact spare wheel
____________ 235
Compass
______________________ 122
Condensation water, ACC
__________ 86
Connecting a portable player ______ 105
Coolant
_______________________ 193
Courtesy Headlight Feature
________ 74
Crash memory, see EDR
_________ 255
Cross modulation
_______________ 110
Cruise control
__________________ 159
Cup holder
_____________________ 128
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269 Index
Immobilizer
_____________________ 49
Indicator and warning lights
________ 58
Indicator lights
___________________ 58
Information about fuel
____________ 148
Instrument illumination ____________ 75
Instruments and controls ___________ 57
Interior equipment
_______________ 113
Interior lighting
_________________ 124
Interior rearview mirror
___________ 116
JJack
__________________________ 238
KKey
___________________________ 44
Key, remove
___________________ 140
LLATCH (child safety)
______________ 23
Labeling, tire sidewall ____________ 227
Labels
__________________________ 7
Leather upholstery, care of
________ 241
Light horn
______________________ 73
Light switches ___________________ 73
Loading MP3 discs
______________ 102
Loading your vehicle _____________ 229
Luggage-compartment lighting
_____ 125
MMP3 player
____________________ 102
Main instrument panel
_____________ 58
Main/dipped beam
________________ 73
Maintenance schedule
___________ 252
Maintenance, A/C-system _________ 244
Maxi fuses
_____________________ 215
Milometer ______________________ 64
Moonroof ______________________ 123
Motoring abroad
________________ 247
Multipath propagation
____________ 109
NNIGHT
_________________________ 72
New tires, buying
________________ 223
Night Panel
_____________________ 72
OOdometer
______________________ 64
Oil capacity, engine
______________ 260
Oil specification
_________________ 260
Outdoor temperature
______________ 68
Owner assistance
_______________ 253
PPaintwork, touching-in
____________ 243
Parcel shelf, folding
______________ 133Parking Assistance
______________ 168
Parking lights
____________________ 73
Plates and labels
________________ 264
Poly-V-belt
_____________________ 199
Portable fuel container
___________ 148
Portable player
_________________ 104
Power outlet
___________________ 126
Power steering _________________ 196
Power-steering fluid
______________ 196
Pressure gauge
__________________ 67
Prestige
_______________________ 107
Programme type ALARM
__________ 99
QQuality grading, tires
_____________ 224
Questions on function of airbag
______ 40
RRDS time
______________________ 106
Radiator fan ____________________ 199
Radio
__________________________ 93
Radio Data System (RDS)
_________ 94
Radio text
______________________ 94
Radio waves ___________________ 110
Rain sensor _____________________ 77
Random playback of MP3 files, CD
__ 103
Random playback, CD
____________ 99
Random playback, CD changer
____ 101
Rapid playing an MP3 file
_________ 103
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