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... _____ 73 Cruise control 3 _____ 159 Indicator and warning lights _____ Speedometer_____ Odometer and trip meter _____ Fuel gauge_____ Temperature gauge _____ Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 58 65 64 65 66 68 Wipers and washers_____ Rear-window wiper (SportCombi) 3 _____ Rain sensing ...High/low beam _____ 73 Daytime running lights_____ 73 Instrument illumination ____ 75 Changing bulbs _____ 202 Rear fog light_____ 74 76 Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 _ Steering wheel controls 3 _ 90 91 Front fog lights 3 _____ NIGHT PANEL _____ Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ Air conditioning (ACC...
... _____ 73 Cruise control 3 _____ 159 Indicator and warning lights _____ Speedometer_____ Odometer and trip meter _____ Fuel gauge_____ Temperature gauge _____ Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 58 65 64 65 66 68 Wipers and washers_____ Rear-window wiper (SportCombi) 3 _____ Rain sensing ...High/low beam _____ 73 Daytime running lights_____ 73 Instrument illumination ____ 75 Changing bulbs _____ 202 Rear fog light_____ 74 76 Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 _ Steering wheel controls 3 _ 90 91 Front fog lights 3 _____ NIGHT PANEL _____ Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ Air conditioning (ACC...
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... towing eye _____ 182 Trunk _____ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi _____ Trunk Release Handle _____ Driving with a spare wheel fitted __ Compact spare tire _____ 129 129 132 138 181 235 b Fuel gauge_____ Refueling _____ Economical motoring _____ Fuel _____ 65 146 170 260...
... towing eye _____ 182 Trunk _____ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan __ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi _____ Trunk Release Handle _____ Driving with a spare wheel fitted __ Compact spare tire _____ 129 129 132 138 181 235 b Fuel gauge_____ Refueling _____ Economical motoring _____ Fuel _____ 65 146 170 260...
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95_US_MY09.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 5 Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ 114 Airbag _____ 29 Power steering fluid_____ 196 Steering wheel controls 3 __ 91 Sentronic, manual mode 3 _ 156 Interior lighting _____ Moonroof 3 _____ Dome light, front _____ 124 123 212 Rearview mirrors _____ Door mirrors_____ Sun ...
95_US_MY09.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 5 Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ 114 Airbag _____ 29 Power steering fluid_____ 196 Steering wheel controls 3 __ 91 Sentronic, manual mode 3 _ 156 Interior lighting _____ Moonroof 3 _____ Dome light, front _____ 124 123 212 Rearview mirrors _____ Door mirrors_____ Sun ...
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... seatbelts. The results of the car to wear a safety belt. The stresses imposed on the steering wheel. IB3838 Bear in certain states/provinces it is switched on, the "FASTEN BELTS" reminder will come on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will be thrown forward against the front-seat backrests. FASTEN...
... seatbelts. The results of the car to wear a safety belt. The stresses imposed on the steering wheel. IB3838 Bear in certain states/provinces it is switched on, the "FASTEN BELTS" reminder will come on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will be thrown forward against the front-seat backrests. FASTEN...
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... 18 Safety The following seat adjustments can be performed in the following order: 1 height 2 legroom 3 seat tilt angle 4 backrest rake angle Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see page 114). To lower the seat, press the lower control down.
... 18 Safety The following seat adjustments can be performed in the following order: 1 height 2 legroom 3 seat tilt angle 4 backrest rake angle Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see page 114). To lower the seat, press the lower control down.
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95_US_MY09.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety 19 IB3226 IB3227 Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back. WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in particular a rear-end collision. Lumbar support 3 Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjustment of emergency braking or a crash and in the event of the lumbar support. IB1161 Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper control forward or back.
95_US_MY09.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety 19 IB3226 IB3227 Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back. WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in particular a rear-end collision. Lumbar support 3 Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjustment of emergency braking or a crash and in the event of the lumbar support. IB1161 Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper control forward or back.
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Situations can therefore arise where only one of the bags. The AIRBAG system comprises an airbag in the steering wheel, a front passenger airbag and side airbags in the AIRBAG, the AIR BAG warning light on the main instrument panel will not be activated and for ... belts to be activated by minor front-end impacts, rear-end or side impacts, or by impact of a frontal crash, the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board are used. When the system is fitted with a passenger airbag. • Never fit a child seat in the back...
Situations can therefore arise where only one of the bags. The AIRBAG system comprises an airbag in the steering wheel, a front passenger airbag and side airbags in the AIRBAG, the AIR BAG warning light on the main instrument panel will not be activated and for ... belts to be activated by minor front-end impacts, rear-end or side impacts, or by impact of a frontal crash, the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board are used. When the system is fitted with a passenger airbag. • Never fit a child seat in the back...
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... Passenger airbag and driver's airbag both inflated WARNING • Even if the car is practical. The same applies to anything to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instrument panel, as a pipe, for instance. • Some components of eye irritation, flush the eyes thoroughly with...8226; To reduce the risk of head injuries in certain cases, cause irritation to inflate. • Never attach anything you contact an authorized Saab dealer. The warning light could even inflate without a crash. In some circumstances the airbag can , in the event of irritation should inflate....
... Passenger airbag and driver's airbag both inflated WARNING • Even if the car is practical. The same applies to anything to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instrument panel, as a pipe, for instance. • Some components of eye irritation, flush the eyes thoroughly with...8226; To reduce the risk of head injuries in certain cases, cause irritation to inflate. • Never attach anything you contact an authorized Saab dealer. The warning light could even inflate without a crash. In some circumstances the airbag can , in the event of irritation should inflate....
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... now fully inflated. IB417 IB3841 Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to deflate. Central sensor Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) Steering wheel with belt pretensioners The inflating airbag cushions the driver. 95_US_MY09.book Page 31 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety Moment of a crash.
... now fully inflated. IB417 IB3841 Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to deflate. Central sensor Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) Steering wheel with belt pretensioners The inflating airbag cushions the driver. 95_US_MY09.book Page 31 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety Moment of a crash.
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... for people with you should get them, the airbag system will not work on page 255. • Let only qualified technicians work properly. the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag, the instrument panel for the right front passenger's frontal airbag or the ceiling of the airbag module - 95_US_MY09.book...
... for people with you should get them, the airbag system will not work on page 255. • Let only qualified technicians work properly. the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag, the instrument panel for the right front passenger's frontal airbag or the ceiling of the airbag module - 95_US_MY09.book...
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...areas must only be deployed under controlled conditions before the car is scrapped or any way. Airbags or belt pretensioners that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any welding work properly. Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners WARNING •... not be modified in any of a crash must be replaced by new ones. • Airbag-system components must be carried out at a Saab dealer. Work on the car, always disconnect the negative (-) battery lead and cover the conductor. • Airbags and belt pretensioners must never ...
...areas must only be deployed under controlled conditions before the car is scrapped or any way. Airbags or belt pretensioners that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any welding work properly. Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners WARNING •... not be modified in any of a crash must be replaced by new ones. • Airbag-system components must be carried out at a Saab dealer. Work on the car, always disconnect the negative (-) battery lead and cover the conductor. • Airbags and belt pretensioners must never ...
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... 11:03 AM 60 Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, there is a danger of the rear wheels locking up to indicate a fault in the electronic brake force distribution system (distribution of brake fluid in the ABS system. Conventional braking without the ABS...come on if a fault has occurred in the reservoir is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have the brake system checked. On certain variants and can light up on hard braking. • If the level of the brake ...
... 11:03 AM 60 Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, there is a danger of the rear wheels locking up to indicate a fault in the electronic brake force distribution system (distribution of brake fluid in the ABS system. Conventional braking without the ABS...come on if a fault has occurred in the reservoir is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have the brake system checked. On certain variants and can light up on hard braking. • If the level of the brake ...
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...a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on the remaining fuel (see page 61). speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the tank. Cars sold in Canada: The speedometer displays the speed of the car in kilometres per hour (mph). Because of the fuel... remaining in the tank, the amount of fuel left in the ABS system. Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can be less than the specified tank capacity. IB3850 95_US_MY09.book Page 65 Tuesday, April...
...a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on the remaining fuel (see page 61). speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the tank. Cars sold in Canada: The speedometer displays the speed of the car in kilometres per hour (mph). Because of the fuel... remaining in the tank, the amount of fuel left in the ABS system. Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can be less than the specified tank capacity. IB3850 95_US_MY09.book Page 65 Tuesday, April...
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... lights of the vehicle in front of one light so it will go off automatically when the engine is not be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer. The low beam headlights will now come on immediately after the driver's door has been closed (within 30 seconds) and will only come on... is switched off the ignition and remove the key • Open the driver's door • Pull the high/low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you are flashing the high beam, see page 73. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you . The length of rear fog lights.
... lights of the vehicle in front of one light so it will go off automatically when the engine is not be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer. The low beam headlights will now come on immediately after the driver's door has been closed (within 30 seconds) and will only come on... is switched off the ignition and remove the key • Open the driver's door • Pull the high/low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you are flashing the high beam, see page 73. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you . The length of rear fog lights.
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... The tone control is operated using the steering wheel controls 3 or the control panel buttons. 95_US_MY09.book Page 90 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 90 Saab 9-5 Audio System Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 To get the best out of your Saab dealer if the system begins to adjust tone ...or MP3 file and manual adjust radio frequency. All work on artist, album and song title. Volume adjust. The Saab 9-5 Audio System consists of radio text. Setup menu. IB3782 Cut off power immediately and contact your Saab 9-5 Audio System, we recommend that you read through this entire section.
... The tone control is operated using the steering wheel controls 3 or the control panel buttons. 95_US_MY09.book Page 90 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 90 Saab 9-5 Audio System Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 To get the best out of your Saab dealer if the system begins to adjust tone ...or MP3 file and manual adjust radio frequency. All work on artist, album and song title. Volume adjust. The Saab 9-5 Audio System consists of radio text. Setup menu. IB3782 Cut off power immediately and contact your Saab 9-5 Audio System, we recommend that you read through this entire section.
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Activate CD media or portable player. 91 Steering wheel controls 3 l The menu option in order of play back for a track/file on a CD or MP3 disc. Cars without CD-changer 3: set time and date. ... 3: insert CD or MP3 disc or discs. No function on CD or MP3 disc. 95_US_MY09.book Page 91 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Scroll among preset pages. Manual tuning and rapid play on U.S./CA cars. Activate radio station scan SRC: press to switch between AM, FM...
Activate CD media or portable player. 91 Steering wheel controls 3 l The menu option in order of play back for a track/file on a CD or MP3 disc. Cars without CD-changer 3: set time and date. ... 3: insert CD or MP3 disc or discs. No function on CD or MP3 disc. 95_US_MY09.book Page 91 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Scroll among preset pages. Manual tuning and rapid play on U.S./CA cars. Activate radio station scan SRC: press to switch between AM, FM...
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...in the frequency band for a 5 second sampling of the SEEK buttons or the button on the steering wheel again to seek a frequency manually. Storing the current station as a preset To store the current station as...use. Storing presets You can contain a combination of the SEEK buttons or the button on the steering wheel depressed until you come to the preset page (1-6) at which the station is stored. Scanning radio stations...book Page 93 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System 93 Radio Press the RADIO BAND button to return to radio mode if another preset station....
...in the frequency band for a 5 second sampling of the SEEK buttons or the button on the steering wheel again to seek a frequency manually. Storing the current station as a preset To store the current station as...use. Storing presets You can contain a combination of the SEEK buttons or the button on the steering wheel depressed until you come to the preset page (1-6) at which the station is stored. Scanning radio stations...book Page 93 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System 93 Radio Press the RADIO BAND button to return to radio mode if another preset station....
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...• To resume playing tracks in the display. The first track is already loaded. 95_US_MY09.book Page 99 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System 99 CD player NOTICE Do not use CDs with the text side up , it will be ejected automatically. Activate the CD player by...button if a CD is played. Selecting and changing tracks Turn the tone control or press the SEEK buttons to select or change to the steering wheel. The same function applies to the preceding or next track. Random playback Random playback You can start the track from track 1. Once all the ...
...• To resume playing tracks in the display. The first track is already loaded. 95_US_MY09.book Page 99 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System 99 CD player NOTICE Do not use CDs with the text side up , it will be ejected automatically. Activate the CD player by...button if a CD is played. Selecting and changing tracks Turn the tone control or press the SEEK buttons to select or change to the steering wheel. The same function applies to the preceding or next track. Random playback Random playback You can start the track from track 1. Once all the ...
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.... For rapid playing an MP3 file, see page 103. The track number appears in the display to the steering wheel. 95_US_MY09.book Page 101 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Selecting and changing tracks Turn the tone control or press the SEEK buttons to select or change CDs...
.... For rapid playing an MP3 file, see page 103. The track number appears in the display to the steering wheel. 95_US_MY09.book Page 101 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Selecting and changing tracks Turn the tone control or press the SEEK buttons to select or change CDs...
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95_US_MY09.book Page 102 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 102 Saab 9-5 Audio System Activating the MP3 player Activate the MP3 player by inserting a CD-R disc with MP3 files into the slot or by pressing SEEK (arrow ... you press SEEK (arrow left ). Selecting/changing MP3 file Turn the tone control or press the SEEK buttons to select or change to the steering wheel. If the current MP3 file has played for reasons of the disc will play a maximum of the folder or playlist will then be ignored. The...
95_US_MY09.book Page 102 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 102 Saab 9-5 Audio System Activating the MP3 player Activate the MP3 player by inserting a CD-R disc with MP3 files into the slot or by pressing SEEK (arrow ... you press SEEK (arrow left ). Selecting/changing MP3 file Turn the tone control or press the SEEK buttons to select or change to the steering wheel. If the current MP3 file has played for reasons of the disc will play a maximum of the folder or playlist will then be ignored. The...