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In-car safety Note: The following is an overview of your vehicle safety features and is not intended to FASTEN BELTS replace the specific instructions found in your vehicle Owner Manual. Please read your Owner Manual for complete details about your vehicle safety features. Safety belts are the single most effective safety devices in your car.
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ALWAYS move the driver’s seat as far rear- Correct seat position- Position the rear view wards as practically possible for maximum ing is vital for your mirrors prior to driving, safety and control. The airbag needs space to safety. Sit in an upright for best field of view.
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Make sure that the child seat is securely shelf for storage and NEVER place unsecured mounted, according to the manufactures luggage on the rear seat. instructions. Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints. National and/or regional laws regarding use of child restraints and their attachments may apply.
1 Light switches 9 Climate control system 2 Traction Control/ Electronic Stability 10 Ignition lock. Program,OFF To remove the key: Manual gearbox: Gear lever in R position. 3 High/Low beam/ Automatic transmission must Direction indicators/ be in park. Cruise Control 11 Electric window 4 Trip computer SID 12 Electrically heated...
Note: This mode is deselected auto- matically when the lever is moved to P, R, M or L Indicator, open door Indicates which door (or tailgate) is open. * Contact a dealer as soon as possible. We recom- mend that you contact your Saab dealer.
(0) and back to (1) to reactivate the rain sensor. (See Owner’s Manual, section Instruments * Contact a dealer as soon as possible. We recom- and controls). mend that you contact your Saab dealer.
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Cruise Control/Direction Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Indicators Can I disengage the cruise control temporarily? Yes. Slide the control (1) slightly to the left and release it. Can I increase speed temporarily? Yes. Accelerate, without changing down a gear (manual transmission), for example to overtake. When you release the accelerator, the car will return to the set speed.
Audio System Switching on the system • Press the ON/OFF button (13). Manual tone and speaker settings • Press the tone control knob (2) to show the settings menu. • Select settings options with one of the menu buttons (5). •...
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Radio CD player Automatic tuning Changing tracks Press one of the SEEK buttons (11 or 12). The • Turn the tone control (2) or press the SEEK radio searches the frequency band and stops at buttons (11 or 12)/steering wheel button the closest strong station.
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CD changer 3 MP3 player The CD changer can be loaded with CD and Selecting/changing MP3 file MP3 discs. • Turn the tone control (2) or press the SEEK buttons (11 or 12)/steering wheel button Loading a disc • Press the LOAD button (8). The following The MP3 file number is shown in the display.
MP3, CD changer or portable player Adjust volume Cup holder in rear-seat armrest . Press the (See your Owner’s Manual, section Saab 9-5 edge to open/close. Audio System). Cars with automatic transmission (Sentronic) Cup holders are provided in the fascia, in the...
Saab Information Display Automatic Climate Control The SID display is located in the lower edge of the speedometer. Depending on equipment level the following functions can be selected with the steering wheel button i/SET. The func- tions are arranged in a continuous, scrolling...
Driver’s door Interior lighting 1 Door mirrors 1 Interior lightning on continuously 2 Open the trunk lid (Sedan) 2 Lightning comes on when a door is opened Unlock the tailgate (SportCombi) 3 LIghtning always off (See your Owner’s Manual, section Interior equipment and trunk).
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Locks 1 Lock all doors/setting the alarm 2 Unlock all doors/disarm the alarm First press: Unlock the driver’s door Child safety lock on rear doors Second press: Unlock the rest of the doors Engage the child safety lock by using the key. 3 To open the trunk (Sedan) Unlock the tailgate (SportCombi) Turn 45°...
Folding the rear seat Automatic transmission Depress the brake pedal and the selector lever detent when changing from the P or N position. (See your Owner’s Manual, section Starting and driving). Electronic Stability Sedan Program (ESP) 1 Raise the rear seat cushions by pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest.
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Sentronic Automatic To operate: transmission 3 1 Move the selector lever to the M position. 2 Select a higher gear by pushing the right- hand paddle on the steering wheel (+). 3 Select a lower gear by pushing the left-hand paddle on the steering wheel (-).
Headlight levelling 3 Courtesy Headlight Feature Cars with xenon headlights have automatic levelling. Depending on how the car is loaded, The Courtesy Headlight Feature allows head- the headlights are continually levelled to avoid lights to remain on for 30 seconds after you exit blinding drivers in oncoming traffic.