Saab 9-5 2011 Owner's Manual page 151

150 Driving and operating
Repeating Remote Engine Start
A maximum of two remote starts or
three remote start attempts are pos‐
sible between an ignition cycle.
Press button Start/Stop to switch on
Ignition on power mode and once
more to OFF mode before the remote
start procedure can be used again.
Switch off the engine during Remote
Engine Start
■ Press and hold O until the parking
lamps turn off.
■ Turn on the hazard warning flash‐
ers.
■ Press button Start/Stop to switch
on Ignition on power mode and then
once more to OFF mode.
Conditions in which Remote Engine
Start will not work
■ The ignition is not OFF .
■ The remote control is in the vehicle.
■ The hood is not closed.
■ The hazard warning flashers are
on.
■ There is an emission control sys‐
tem malfunction.
■ Two remote engine starts have al‐
ready been used.
■ The selector lever is not in P (Park)
■ The anti-theft-alarm system has
alarmed since the last arming.
Laws in some local communities may
restrict the use of remote vehicle
starters. For example, some laws
may require a person using remote
engine start to have the vehicle in
view. Check local regulations for any
requirements.
Emergency operation
If either the remote control fails or the
battery of the remote control is weak,
unlock (1) the driver's door with the
mechanical key 3 19. The Driver
Driver Information Center (DIC) may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.
Open the center console storage
area. Place the Remote Control in the
transmitter pocket near the cu‐
pholder. Depress the brake pedal
(automatic transmission) or the clutch
pedal (manual transmission) and
push the Start/Stop button.
To switch off the engine, push the
Start/Stop button again. Remove the
remote control of the transmitter
pocket and push inside locking knob
of all doors except driver's door. Then
close the driver's door and lock it from
the outside with the mechanical key
(2).