2002 Saab 9 3 Owners Manual

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Settings for various weather conditions

Winter - defroster

Winter - comfort

Summer - cloudy

Summer - sunny

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Air vent at rear side window

Air conditioning (A/C)

Recirculation

The air conditioning is combined with the conventional climate-control system and is switched on by pressing the button, provided that the fan control is in position 1-4. The incoming air is treated in three stages: first it passes through a filter; it is then dehu- midified and cooled and, finally, if required, heated. The air conditioning can be used at outdoor temperatures down to 32°F (0°C). Condensation water When the A/C compressor is on, the incom- ing air is dehumidified. The resulting con- densation water is drained away through an outlet under the car. It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from this outlet when the car is parked. The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity, the more con- densation will form.

When the button is depressed the regular air intake will be closed. In this posi- tion, the air inside the cabin is recirculated. Use recirculation when you want rapid cool- ing, at extremely high air temperatures. Switch the air conditioning (A/C) on first. Recirculation can be useful to activate man- ually to prevent unpleasant smells being drawn into the car from outside. Note that recirculation should not be used when the outside temperature is lower than 50°F (+10°C) except briefly, e.g. to avoid unpleasant air from enter- ing the car. Prolonged use of recircula- tion could cause the windows to mist or ice up.

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Fault diagnosis and care of A/C sys- tem, see page 226.

Electrically heated rear window/external mirrors

The button is located on the climate-control panel. An LED in the button is lit as long as heating is on. Switch off the heating as soon as the rear window is clear. It will go off automatically after about 10 minutes. If the battery voltage is lower than 12 V the heating will be switched off earlier so that the battery can get the benefit of the alterna- tor charge. Avoid placing sharp objects on the rear parcel shelf; the heater elements may suffer damage if such objects touch the rear win- dow. Do not switch the heating on until you have started the engine.

Recommended settings in severe cold On starting with a cold engine, set the fan switch to position 2 and select defrost to heat the cabin and defrost the windshield as quickly as possible. When the engine is warm enough for the reading of the temperature gauge to start rising, fan setting 3 may be chosen. Once the windshield is clear, the air-distribution control should be shifted two steps to the left. The warm-up time of the engine depends on the kind of driving. Town driving in high gear with a low RPM requires a longer warm-up time than highway driving with a higher RPM. Do not use position 4 on the fan switch, as this is mainly intended to provide rapid cool- ing in hot weather.

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Automatic climate control (ACC) The air is drawn in through an intake at the bottom edge of the windshield. It passes through an efficient filter before being routed through the climate-control system and into the cabin. The cabin discharge vent is located on the right behind the rear bumper. The air discharge vents should be kept free of snow and ice in the winter. ACC (Automatic Climate Control) automati- cally maintains the desired cabin tempera- ture, regardless of the weather outside. The system will achieve the desired temper- ature in the quickest possible way. Note that heating or cooling is not speeded up by setting the temperature higher or lower than you really want. For the ACC system to be most effective, all windows, and the sunroof if there is one, must be closed, and the panel vents must be open. The incoming air is treated in three stages: first it passes through a filter; it is then dehu- midified and cooled and, finally, if required, heated.

Air vent at rear side window

Dash vent 1 Adjusting the direction of the air flow. 2 Adjusting the air flow

The temperature interval within which you can make adjustments is 58-82°F (15-27°C). Outside it, there is the HI position (max. heat and high fan speed) and the LO position (max. cooling and max. fan speed). The displayed temperature is not the actual temperature but corresponds to the comfort level normally experienced at that tempera- ture after allowance has been made for the air flow, relative humidity, solar radiation, etc., currently prevailing inside the car. (cid:127) The most usual temperature setting is 66-74°F (19-23°C), depending on per- sonal preference and what clothing is worn.

It is recommended that changes in the temperature setting be made in steps of 2°F (1°C).

(cid:127) Conversion between °C and °F is done in the SID unit; see ”Units and language ver- sions”, page 74.

(cid:127) During the cooling phase in warm

weather the panel vents must be open. (cid:127) Do not manually select recirculation in cold/wintery weather. The reduced air flow can cause misting and ice on the inside of the windows.

(cid:127) The system uses five sensors: (cid:127) Outside-air temperature. (cid:127) Cabin-air temperature. (cid:127) Sun sensor. (cid:127) Blended-air temperature (located in the

heater unit).

(cid:127) Coolant temperature. The sun sensor is centrally located on the dashboard panel between the defroster nozzles. Note that if anything is placed over the sun sensor the ACC system will not function properly.

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Condensation water When the A/C compressor is on, the incom- ing air is dehumidified. The resulting con- densation water is drained away through an outlet under the car. It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from this outlet when the car is parked. The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity, the more con- densation will form.

1 Sun sensor 2 Interior-temperature sensor

Setting the cabin temperature 1 Switch on the ignition. 2 Set the desired cabin tempera-

ture using the two buttons.

3 The temperature you have now chosen will be stored, remaining in the memory even when the ignition is switched off, unless ACC has been programmed with a different "ON" setting. See pro- gramming, page 90.

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Button

Display

Functions The function you have manually selected will be locked in, while other functions remain automatic. Temperature maintenance, except in positions HI and LO, is, there- fore always automatic. The active function is shown in the display. A manual selection is cancelled by pressing AUTO or by repeated pressing of the button used to make the manual choice. For further functions, see ”Programming II”, page 91.

Button

Display

When the system is set to AUTO, the temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recirculation will be con- trolled automatically. The air conditioning is activated auto- matically if the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C). When AUTO is depressed again, all automatically selected settings are shown on the display.

Button

Display

Button

Display

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One touch: When Defroster is manually selected you will get demisting of all windows (the air flow to the rear side windows will be shut off) by high fan speed. Air will be routed to the defroster noz- zles. Normal temperature control, recirculation and ECON will be switched off but the electric heating of the rear window and outside mir- rors will be switched on. Current set- tings will be shown on the display and AUTO will go out. The demister function remains oper- ative until another selection is made, but the heating of the rear window and the outside mirrors will be switched off after a certain time, depending on the outside tempera- ture. Two touches: Two touches on the defroster button routes the air to the windshield with- out any increase in fan speed and without switching on the rear-window heating. To revert to the previous setting, press the AUTO button.

Panel (and center rear vent)

Floor, front and rear (and rear side windows)

Press simulta- neously

Defroster - floor (front and rear)

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Display

Button Press simulta- neously

Button

Display

Recirculation is controlled automati- cally, but there is also manual ON/OFF control.

Panel - floor (front and rear) and center rear vent Electrically heated rear window/elec- trically heated door mirrors are con- trolled automatically, though they can also be programmed for manual control; see ”Programming II”, page 91. The temperature, air distribution and fan speed will still be controlled auto- matically. Press increase/decrease the fan speed (the fan setting is shown on the dis- play). To revert to automatic fan control, press AUTO. Other manual selec- tions will revert to automatic control at the same time.

to

or

When this function is activated the A/C compressor will be shut off. Reconnection can be made with one press on AUTO or pressing ECON. The function can be programmed for automatic A/C disconnection when the outside temperature falls below 57°F (+14°C), see "Programming II", page 91. The temperature, air distribution and fan speed will still be controlled auto- matically. After you have depressed OFF there will be no control. You can re-activate by pressing AUTO or by again pressing OFF, which gives the latest setting.

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Starting in cold weather: The automatic climate control system selects the defroster position, max. heating and low fan speed to begin with. As the engine temperature rises, the fan speed is increased and air is routed towards the floor. As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, both the fan speed and the heat will be decreased to a level determined by the system.

Starting in hot weather: The automatic cli- mate control system selects air to the panel vents and high fan speed. Recirculation is switched on about 30 seconds after starting if the selected cabin temperature is mark- edly lower than the actual temperature. Unless the ECON button has been depressed, the A/C compressor is always switched on at outside temperatures above 32°F (0°C) in order to cool and dehumidify the incoming air, unless the ECON button has been depressed. As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, the fan speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system.

Action to be taken in special types of weather Normally, misting and icing problems on the windows do not occur other than in extreme situations, e.g. when you are driving in heavy rain or severe cold in combination with high air humidity or when those travel- ling in the car are sweaty and wet. If you have trouble with misting or icing in such cases we suggest the following counter- measures: 1 Select (21°C). 2 Select . If this is not enough ... 3 Increase the fan speed. If this is not

and temperature 70°F

enough ...

4 Select a higher temperature. Air to the rear side windows is supplied by the floor ducts. To demist these windows you should therefore select a defroster/floor combination by pressing both buttons at the same time.

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Calibration If the battery has been disconnected or has run flat, the system will recalibrate automatically. Manual calibration: 1 Start the engine.

2 Press

at the same time. The ACC display flashes

once to indicate that calibration and self-testing have started.

During calibration the display indicates the figure 0 or the fault codes (01-23) that have been found. Calibration and self-testing takes about 30 seconds.

Programming I The manual selections you have made can be saved so that the ACC system always starts up on these selections every time the ignition is switched on. But notice that the ignition must have been off for at least 10 minutes before you try out the saved setting. 1 Select the desired settings.

2 Press (The ACC background lighting flashes to confirm that the informa- tion has been stored.)

at the same time.

Example: If you want the ACC system to distribute the air to the dash vents from the start, proceed as follows: 1 Start the engine.

2 Press the button

3 Press and 4 Shut off the key. 5 The system will memorize this new program 10 minutes after the

at the same time.

key is shut off.

Cancelling program I A saved setting is deleted only by pressing same time. (The ACC display flashes to confirm that deletion has been effected.)

at the

Programming II It is also possible to customize the ACC system to adapt to driving and weather conditions.

Function Operation in AUTO mode

after Programming II The A/C compressor is not switched on until the out- side temperature goes above +55°F (+13°C). – This function can be used to save fuel, since the A/C compressor will not be in action for so long a time. In wet weather, however, the A/C compressor should be on at below 57°F (14°C) as well, since this reduces the risk of misting on the windows. Rear-window heating can only be switched on manu- ally.

Standard operation in AUTO mode A/C compressor cuts in when outside tempera- ture is above 32°F (0°C).

The heating will come on about five seconds after the engine has started if the outside temperature is below +41°F (+5°C). –The activation time depends on the outside temperature.

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Programming and cancellation of programming is carried out by holding the appropriate button down until the corresponding symbol has flashed 4 times, an audible signal has sounded and the follow- ing text for the desired function has appeared in the SID. Make sure the ignition is ON.

Function Text displayed on SID during programming

ACC: LO TEMP A/C CTRL

ACC: MANUAL RDEFR CTRL

Text displayed on SID when cancelling program ACC: NORMAL A/C CTRL

ACC: AUTO RDEFR CTRL

Example: If you want to control the switching on and off of the heating for the rear window and the door mirrors manually, hold the button depressed until the symbol has flashed 4 times, an audible signal has sounded and the following text has appeared in the SID.

SID shows: ACC: MANUAL RDEFR CTRL Once a function has been recorded under ”Programming II”, it will remain in the system until you cancel the program. AUTO will still show on the display after a function has been saved in ”Programming II”. Additional programming features, see page 245.

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Useful tips: If the ACC system is not functioning satisfactorily the following should be tried before you take the car to an authorized Saab dealer.

If the indication AUTO does not light up after starting (the ignition must have been switched off for at least 10 minutes): See “Cancelling program I”, page 90. If you think that the ACC system is not functioning satisfactorily you should: 1 Check that the cigarette lighter plug is in

its socket (since if the socket is empty heated air can flow out and affect the cabin sensor).

2 Recalibrate: See the section headed

Calibration, page 90.

If the battery has been disconnected or has died, the ACC system should be reca- librated: See Calibration, pag 90.

Programmed settings are not deleted if the battery has been disconnected. Extinguishing the lighting in ACC See section Night panel, page 73.

ACC - 9-3 Convertible When the soft top is folded down the ACC system goes over to manual temperature setting. Between HI and LO there are eleven (0-10) fixed temperature steps. The system adjusts itself as follows: (cid:127) AUTO is turned off. (cid:127) Heating, air distribution and fan speed are

not affected.

(cid:127) Recirculation and electric rear window

are turned off.

(cid:127) A/C assumes the same setting (ON/OFF) as it had when the soft top was last folded down.

All manual selections are possible with the exception of electric rear window. Saab recommends leaving the ACC setting on ECON when the soft top is folded down to improve fuel economy and unnecessary running of the A/C compressor. When the soft top is raised the system reverts to the AUTO mode and the previous set temperature.

ACC display with soft top folded down

Fault diagnosis and care of A/C sys- tem, see page 226.

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Saab 9-3 Audio System Saab 9-3 Audio System Quick guide to the Saab 95 9-3 Audio System........... 97 Sound controls................. Radio ................................. 98 CD player .......................... 100 CD changer....................... 102 General functions ............ 105 Steering-wheel controls .. 106 Security lock..................... 106 Technical data .................. 107 Fault codes....................... 109

The Audio Systems are interconnected with SID (Saab Information Display) which is located above the radio in the instrument panel. The Audio Systems uses the display of the SID instrument to show text/charac- ters and indications.

Indicator AS RDM

Radio is in Autostore mode Random playback of CD tracks when CD player selected

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Saab 9-3 Audio System Saab 9-3 Audio System The Saab 9-3 Audio System comes in two levels, Premium and Prestige. They are specially adapted to the cabin space in the Saab 9-3. The Saab 9-3 Audio System consists of a main unit with a radio and an in-dash CD player. There is a also a CD player and a CD changer for 6 CD discs available as an accessory. The Premium Audio System has two loud- speakers at the front and two at the rear. Output is 4x20 watts. The Prestige Audio System 3 has two addi- tional loudspeakers. They are mounted in the front doors and reproduce bass tones below 200 Hz. These subwoofers have their own amplifier of 2x40 watts.

Quick guide to the Saab 9-3 Audio System Radio, see page 98

PUSH ON

VOL

PULL BAL

BAS

TRE

FAD

On To switch the system ON, press the volume but- ton. The last settings used will be activated. If the Audio System is switched on when the igni- tion key is not in the switch, the system will auto- matically be switched off after one hour has elapsed since a control button on the radio was last pressed. Off To switch the system OFF, press the volume button or remove the ignition key. VOL To adjust the volume, rotate the VOL control. BAL To adjust the balance between the left and right channels, pull out and turn the VOL control.

BAS Press to release the button, and adjust the bass level. Lock the setting by pushing the button in. TRE Press to release the button, and adjust the tre- ble. Lock the setting by pushing the button in. FAD Press to release the button, and adjust the bal- ance between the front and rear sets of speak- ers. Lock the setting by pushing the button in.

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Preset station buttons Press once: play the preset station. Press and hold briefly: store a new station.

SEEK

AS

SEARCH

Auto tuning Touch: SEEK. Press and hold briefly (a chime will sound): manual tuning. Press SEEK once: frequency display

Touch: AS (AutoStore) ON/OFF. Press and hold briefly: automatic tuning and storing of the 6 strongest stations in the area in which you are currently driving.

Touch: change to radio when CD active.

Press once: Mute ON/OFF.

Press once: change waveband.

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CD player. See page 100

CD changer (option). See page 102

CD RDM

SEEK

Touch: change to CD playback when other sound source is active. Press and hold briefly (a chime will sound): random playback.

Touch: SEEK at either end to change track. Press and hold briefly: fast playback or fast track changes. Touch center on SEEK (a chime will sound): change between functions fast playback (PLAY) and fast track changes (TRACK).

Remove CD.

Touch: change to CD changer when CD player is active. Two touches: change to CD changer when radio is active. Press and hold briefly (a chime will sound): random playback of entire magazine.

Touch: SEEK at either end to change track. Touch and hold briefly: fast playback. Press SEEK (center) once: Switch between Rapid play (PLAY) and Fast track search (TRACK).

Selects disc in magazine.

CD RDM

SEEK

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Sound controls ON/OFF The Audio System will come on: • When the volume control is pressed. (cid:127) When the ignition is switched ON, if the Audio System was on when the ignition key was last removed.

The Audio System will be switched off: (cid:127) When the volume control is pressed. (cid:127) When the ignition key is removed. (cid:127) One hour after the ignition was switched

OFF, if the ignition key has not been removed.

(cid:127) When one hour has elapsed since a con-

trol button was pressed if the Audio system was switched on when the ignition key was not in the switch.

VOL - Volume BAL - Balance Pull out and rotate the VOL control to adjust the balance between the left and right speakers. When the control is released, it reverts to the volume function.

BAS - Bass TRE - Treble Rotate clockwise to increase the level and counter-clockwise to reduce it. The Bass and Treble controls must be pressed first to release them. FAD - Fader The fader control adjusts the balance between the front and rear sets of speakers. The Fader control must be pressed first to release it.

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Radio Press the RADIO button to switch to the radio when another source is active. Preset station buttons (1) Press once (release within a second) to select a preset station, e.g.

The small figure on the far right of the dis- play is the number of the preset button selected. Presetting a station Press the desired button and hold it down for more than a second to store the currently tuned station. During this time, the radio will be mute. The sound will return as soon as the station has been stored.

or

briefly to search for higher fre- for lower frequencies.

Seeking (2) Automatic seek tuning: Press quencies or Manual tuning: To switch to the manual-tuning function, press and hold until a chime sounds and the M indicator appears on the display. The function will revert to automatic seek tuning two seconds after the last manual frequency change has been made. Band selector (3) Touch the BAND button repeatedly to move through the waveband selections: FM1, FM2 and AM.

AS, Autostore (4) The autostore mode provides an additional preset function that can be used to search for and to store stations when you are in an area where you are unfamiliar with the sta- tions and their frequencies. This can be done without changing your normal presets. Touch the AS button to switch the Autostore mode ON/OFF. When the Autostore mode is ON, the AS indicator will show at the bottom of the display. Press and hold the AS button for more than a second to initiate an automatic search for the six strongest stations. Each time the system finds and stores a sta- tion, the number on the far right of the SID display will change. If the system cannot

find six stations with good reception, the remaining preset buttons will be empty. If one of these empty buttons is pressed, FM or AM**** will appear on the display. When the system leaves the AS mode, it returns to the station that was selected before the AS mode was activated. The AS mode can also be used in the AM band.

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CD player

NOTE

Do not use writable CDs in your audio system, as in certain cases these types of CD are only suitable for home use and can therefore cause operational prob- lems (overheating).

To select the CD mode, load a CD into the deck or, if one is already loaded, press the CD/RDM button. Insert the CD, label-side up, and allow the mechanism to load it automatically. Play- back of the first track will start and the follow- ing message will appear on the display:

A tiny, amber-colored LED indicator to the left of the disc tray is illuminated when a disc is loaded. When all the tracks have been played, the CD player will restart playback from track 1. To cancel playback, press the eject or RADIO button.

or

Track search (1) repeatedly to move Touch to preceding or following tracks. Touching once will restart playback from the beginning of the current track. To change to the preceding track, touch

twice.

Rapid play (passage search) When held, rapid play will be initiated, with the time and track showing on the display, e.g.:

is pressed and

or

If the button is depressed for more than 5 seconds, the rapid play will be even faster. Rapid play stops when the button is released.

Fast track changes Touch SEEK (mid-segment) to switch between the CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes.

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The CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes change the function of The selected mode will also be active the next time the system is switched on. Choose the mode that you find most conve- nient:

and

CD PLAY

Pressing and holding

or

Rapid play.

starts

CD TRACK Pressing and holding

or

track changes.

activates

to remove the disc.

Eject (3) Touch If you press the eject button to open the tray but fail to remove the disc, the CD player will automatically close the tray again after 10 seconds to protect the disc, without restarting playback.

Random playback (RDM) (2) Press and hold the CD/RDM button to select/deselect random playback of the cur- rent disc. When this function is selected, RDM will appear at the bottom of the dis- play. Touch track to the next during random playback. Touch to repeat the current track during random playback. Pressing and holding start Rapid play.

to move from the current

or

will

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CD changer (accessory)

NOTE

Do not use writable CDs in your audio system, as in certain cases these types of CD are only suitable for home use and can therefore cause operational prob- lems (overheating).

Important! Always keep the sliding cover closed to keep dust out of the CD changer, so that it will continue to provide satisfactory service for a long time. To load the CD changer, which is installed in the trunk and can accommodate six CDs, proceed as follows: 1 Slide the cover back. 2 The CD magazine will automatically

eject after it has retrieved all discs.

3 Press the catch on the magazine to one

side.

4 Withdraw one CD tray at a time and swap or load the CD (label side up). Slide the tray back into the magazine. Note the position of the magazine for load- ing (see picture). Insert the entire magazine carefully inside the CD changer and slide the cover closed again.

CD changer in trunk

To select the CD changer If the Audio System is in the RADIO mode, touch the CD/RDM button twice. If the CD player is active, touch the CD/RDM button once.

If the CDs in the magazine have not been changed, the system will restart playback from where it left off. If there is no magazine in the CD changer, the following will appear on the display:

If the magazine in the CD changer is empty, the following will appear on the display:

(cid:127) (cid:127) If the CD changer is activated immediately after a magazine has been loaded, the fol- lowing will appear on the display:

The CD number will change as each CD is played. After a magazine has been loaded, play- back will start with the first track on the first CD when the CD changer is selected, and the following will appear on the display:

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If the selected CD-tray, e.g. 3, is empty, the following will appear on the display:

Selecting CDs (1) When the CD changer is operating, the radio preset buttons work for the six CDs in the magazine. Press the button for the cor- responding CD. If the selected CD is already being played, playback will restart from the first track.

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After two seconds, the status of the trays in the magazine (i.e. loaded or empty) will be shown on the display, e.g.:

Fast track changes Touch SEEK (mid-segment) to switch between the CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes.

or

repeatedly to move

If for some reason the CD selected by the preset button cannot be played, playback of the current CD will continue. Track change (2) Touch to preceding or following tracks. Pressing once will restart playback from the beginning of the current track. Thus, to play the preceding track, touch Rapid play When held, rapid play will be initiated, with the time and track showing on the display, e.g.:

is pressed and

twice.

or

The CD-PLAY and CD-TRACK modes change the function of The selected mode will also be active the next time the system is switched on. Choose the mode that you find most conve- nient.

and

CD PLAY

Pressing and holding

or Rapid play.

starts

CD TRACK Pressing and holding

or

track changes.

activates

to move from the current

Random playback (RDM) (3) Press and hold the CD/RDM button to select/deselect random playback of the CDs in the magazine. When this function is selected, RDM will appear at the bottom of the display. Touch track to the next during random playback. Touch to repeat the current track during random playback. Pressing and holding start Rapid play. To stop playback from the CD changer, simply select another source (RADIO/CD). The CD changer will now enter stand-by mode.

will

or

If the button is depressed for more than 5 seconds, the rapid play will be even faster. Rapid play stops when the button is released.

General functions

WARNING

These functions should only be carried out when the car is stationary.

Volume-preset mode To select the volume-preset mode, press and hold the BAND button at the same time as you switch the Audio System on. Use the required function. The following volume settings can be prese- lected: (cid:127) START VOL - maximum volume level

button to select the

when the Audio System is switched on. (cid:127) TEL VOL - preset volume level when an

in-car phone is activated.

(cid:127) SP D VOL - speed-dependent volume.

The Audio System will automatically adjust the volume level to suit the back- ground noise, such as road noise, occur- ring while the car is in motion.

(cid:127) LOUDNESS ON/OFF - boosting of the

highest and lowest frequency ranges to enhance the sound image when the volume is set to a low level.

Adjusting the volume The default setting for START VOL is volume setting 9, and that for TEL VOL is volume setting 14 (the highest volume set- ting is 30).

(cid:127) Maximum START VOL

(cid:127) TEL VOL

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same time as you switch on the Audio System.

– Select SP D VOL using – Select ON/OFF by turning the VOL

control.

– Wait 10 seconds or touch one of the but- tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys- tem, e.g. RADIO, to save the new volume setting.

Loudness ON/OFF

To change the volume setting: – Press and hold the BAND button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System.

– Adjust the volume. – Wait 10 seconds or touch one of the

buttons on the bottom row of the Audio System, e.g. RADIO, to save the new vol- ume setting.

Speed-dependent volume (SP D VOL) ON/OFF

To change the loudness setting: The default setting for this function is ON. – Press and hold the BAND button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System.

– Select LOUDNESS using – Select ON/OFF by turning the VOL

control.

– Wait 10 seconds or touch one of the but- tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys- tem, e.g. RADIO, to save the new volume setting.

To change the volume setting: The default setting for this function is ON. – Press and hold the BAND button at the

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Steering-wheel controls To facilitate use of the Audio System and to promote safer driving, most of the functions can be operated using the integral remote controls on the steering wheel. Control functions: NEXT: RADIO mode: preselect buttons 1⇒2⇒ ... ⇒6⇒1⇒ ... CD mode: Inoperative. CD-changer mode: Change CD in the magazine 1⇒2⇒ ... ⇒6⇒1⇒ ...

<< SEEK >>: RADIO mode: Auto/manual seeking. CD/CD-changer mode: Track change/Rapid play.

Audio System controls on steering wheel

SRC (SOURCE) Press repeatedly to switch between RADIO ⇒(CD changer) ⇒ RADIO ⇒ ...

VOL +/–: Volume adjust.

Security lock The 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 codes match. If not, the following will appear on the display:

If a CD changer has been installed, it will also have been security coded. If the security code for the CD changer does not match when the changer is selected, the following will appear on the display:

If a CD changer is to be installed or if you wish to move the main audio-system module and/or CD changer to another car (Saab 9-3), you must consult an authorized Saab dealer so that the modules can be given the correct security codes.

Technical data Tone controls Bass _________________________ Treble ________________________

Power output __________________

Radio module Radio system __________________

±12 dB at 40 Hz ±10 dB at 15,000 Hz

4 x 20 W (4 x 12 W at 1% THD (total harmonic dis- tortion) and 13.5 V)

PLL dual-synthesizer tuner

Number of presets

FM __________________________ 3 x 6 AM __________________________ 2 x 6

Frequency range

FM __________________________ 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz AM __________________________ 530 kHz – 1710 kHz

Scanning steps

Automatic seek tuning: ___________ VHF (FM) 200 kHz

AM 10 kHz

Manual seek tuning: _____________ VHF (FM) 200 kHz

AM 10 kHz

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CD player and CD changer 1-bit system and 8 x oversampling Frequency range ________________

Stereo separation _______________ Distortion _____________________ Dynamics _____________________ CD-changer capacity: 6 discs

5-20000 Hz ±0.5 dB 45 dB < 0.008% > 95 dB (1 kHz)

Amplifier (cars with extra speakers in front doors) Power output ___________________

Crossover frequency _____________

2 x 40 W (2 x 30 W at 1% THD 50 Hz) 110 Hz (-3 dB)

(cid:127) These specifications comply with the new IHF Standard (cid:127) Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to alter

specifications and design without prior notice.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user´s authority to operate the equipment.

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Antenna The antenna of the Audio System is motor- ized. Saab 9-3 Viggen Coupé and 5-door: The antenna is located on the roof.

NOTE

Remove the antenna if you wash the car in a car wash, to avoid it being damaged. For the cleaning of the motorized antenna, see the section headed "Washing", page 220. The car has a factory-fitted roof antenna for a car phone. Roof loads may negatively affect telecommunication.

Multipath interference When the radio waves from an FM transmit- ter collide with a large building, for example, they will be reflected so that they reach the car antenna slightly later than the direct waves. This is referred to as multipath dis- tortion. The effect is liable to be blamed upon malfunctions in the radio.

Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the surfaces marked as these are where the airbags may inflate in the event of a crash.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of a crash, the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absorbing mate- rial (Convertible: pillar trims and header trims). These areas must not be modified in any way. Work on these areas must only be carried out at an authorized Saab dealer.

WARNING

The CD player/CD changer is classified as Class 1 laser equipment. (cid:127) Service and repair work must only be carried out by authorized technicians.

(cid:127) If the casing is damaged, hazardous

laser radiation can occur.

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Adjusting the frequency steps North America/Europe If the car is taken from Europe to North America, the radio’s frequency steps will need to be adjusted. (cid:127) With the radio off, press and hold

(mid-segment) and switch the

radio on at the same time.

The station presets will be cancelled and replaced by preset frequencies.

Fault codes

NOTE

Great care should be exercised in trying to rectify a fault. If you are at all unsure, contact an authorized Saab dealer.

The Audio System has a built-in diagnostics function. If a fault is detected, a fault code is generated to help dealer technicians to diagnose the fault. Below is an example of a fault code that you might be able to rectify yourself.

Fault code CD/CDC ERROR 12/17/19

Possible cause CD is dirty, loaded the wrong side up or defec- tive.

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Your new vehicle comes equipped with advanced telematics hardware and one full year of Onstar Premium Service. Saab Telematics is a sophisticated in-vehicle system allowing convergence of wireless communications, GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites and advanced vehicle electronics. You must activate immediately to ensure you receive your full year of service, as your prepaid subscription begins at the time of delivery. Here’s how to activate your OnStar ser- vice: 1 Push the blue OnStar button located in

your Saab. After a prerecorded mes- sage explaining the benefits of onStar, you will be greeted by a live OnStar advi- sor. The advisor will activate your OnStar service.

2 Provide the information requested by

the advisor to activate your account and set up your personal profile. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes.

Using OnStar Welcome to OnStar. This section gives you all the information you need to get started using OnStar, including descriptions of all OnStar services. It also introduces the added services of Personal Calling, Virtual advisor, and the Onstar Subscriber website. For a complete explanation of these addi- tional services, please see pages 116, 120 and 121. NOTE: In order for OnStar to operate, the car audio system must be switched on. OnStar is Easy It’s easy to start using your OnStar system. In fact, pressing the OnStar button is usually all you need to do. Once you are connected, an OnStar advisor will help you with the ser- vices in your plan. Inoperative if battery is discharge or dis- connected. OnStar is powered by your vehicle´s battery and will not operate if the battery is dis- charged or disconnected. Potentially inoperative if vehicle is in a crash If your vehicle is in a crash, some compo- nents could be damaged or disconnected, potentially rendering OnStar inoperative.

Your onboard OnStar System consists of three buttons:

OnStar Services Button

Press this button, and you are connected to an OnStar advi- sor. You will hear a chime, fol- lowed by the words ”Connecting to OnStar.” Allow 20-30 seconds for initial con- nection to the OnStar Call Cen- ter. An advisor will then help you with any of the services included in your OnStar plan. If cellular service is unavail- able, OnStar will generate a fast busy tone. The OnStar sys- tem will retry calls a number of times before returning to the ready mode. To cancel the automatic dialing, press the White dot button.

System status light Solid Green — Indicates the OnStar system in the vehicle is powered ON and ready to make calls or receive calls from the OnStar Center. Blinking Green — The light blinks green to indicate a call is being connected or in progress. If you notice this light blinking while you are not on a call, press the White dot button. Red — This signals that your OnStar system may not be functioning properly. Press the OnStar button to attempt to con- tact an OnStar advisor. If the connection is made, the advisor will assist you in making sure your OnStar system is operating prop- erly. If you cannot contact the OnStar Cen- ter, please take your car to the nearest Saab dealer for diagnosis and service.

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The OnStar Center is the heart of your ser- vice — staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with knowledgeable OnStar advisors. Even on weekends and holidays, there is always someone ready to help. OnStar uses sophisticated Global Position- ing System (GPS) satellites to locate your Saab, and wireless technology to provide the communications link and seamless inte- gration into your Saab. This system allows the OnStar advisors to pinpoint your Saab´s location precisely. This way, advisors can provide you with a range of helpful services to protect you and your Saab. Plus, with the Premium Services Plan* included for 12 months with your Saab, advisors can also access an extensive database to assist you with directions, making reservations and other convenience services. *) New retail deliveries only.

Emergency button

In an emergency, press this button to connect with an OnStar advisor. Your call will be given the highest priority, and you will hear a tone followed by the words ”Connecting to OnStar Emergency.” An advi- sor will locate your Saab, find out what kind of assistance you require, and contact the near- est emergency services pro- vider who can dispatch ambulance, fire, police or other emergency services. Please use this button only for true emergencies.

White dot button

Press this button at the end of a call. You’ll hear the words ”OnStar Request Ended.” Also, press this button to answer a call from the OnStar Center, or cancel a call if one of the other buttons is accidentally pressed. This button is also used to access OnStar Per- sonal Calling services which are described on page 116.

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The OnStar Center Connecting to the OnStar center In addition to using the 3-button system found in your Saab, there are two other ways to connect to the OnStar Center. Toll-Free Call To take advantage of your OnStar services from outside your Saab, you can call OnStar toll-free at 1-888-4-OnStar (1-888-466-7827). Remember to have your Personal Identification Number (PIN) handy. Automatic Notification A priority signal will be sent to the OnStar Center with your exact location if an airbag deploys. (Vehicle electrical system and cellular service must be operable.)

Your personal identification number (PIN) When you signed up with OnStar, you were asked to provide a Personal Identification Number (PIN). You’ll need your PIN to access many of OnStar’s services. If, for example, your vehicle has been stolen, an OnStar advisor will ask for your PIN in order to provide assistance. Changing your PIN is easy. Call the OnStar Center and provide the advisor with your current number, and he or she will assist you in setting up a new number. If you have forgotten your PIN, just call the OnStar Cen- ter. For security reasons, we will send your PIN to you in the mail.

The OnStar Safety and Security Plan The OnStar Safety and Security Plan is part of the Premium Services Plan that comes with your vehicle.* With it, you have access to a complete range of services providing you with an unsurpassed level of safety and security — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And you have it all at the touch of a button. So whether you’re on a lonesome country road or stuck in highway traffic, you have at your disposal a complete range of services providing you with unsurpassed security. And you have it all at the touch of a button. Automatic notification of air bag deployment Should your front air bags deploy, a priority signal will be sent to the OnStar Center with your Saab´s location (as long as cellular service and the vehicle’s electrical system are operable). An advisor will attempt to contact you to assess the nature of your emergency, and then notify the appropriate emergency services provider. Emergency services Should you require emergency assistance, press the red emergency button and OnStar or an advisor will contact the nearest emer- gency services provider with your exact location and your request for help. * New retail deliveries only.

Roadside assistance** There’s nothing worse than being stranded on the road with car trouble. No matter what the problem is (flat tire, out of gas, or engine trouble), just call OnStar. They will contact the help you need to get you quickly back on the road. Stolen vehicle tracking OnStar doesn’t just protect you, it protects your Saab, too. If your vehicle is ever stolen, just contact OnStar by calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR. They will put you in touch with the authorities and aid them in locating your Saab. Ask your insurance car- rier about possible premium discounts. Accident Assist™ Accident Assist™ provides step-by-step guidance about what to do in case of a crash. Working with leading insurance com- panies On Star has developed a ”best prac- tices” list to assist you through most acci- dent situations. OnStar Accident Assist™ can make the process of completing a police report and/or insurance claim less stressful.

OnStar Med-Net*** OnStar MED-NET securely stores your per- sonal medical information (e.g., physician’s name, emergency contacts, medications, chronic conditions) and, in an emergency, can quickly send it to a medical facility. This important information can help assist with diagnosis and treatment. **** **There will be no charge for Roadside Assistance as long as your vehicle is under warranty. ***Requires activation and additional fee. ****Availability in Canada was undetermined at time of pulbication. Please contact your local dealer in Canada. Hands-free communication Talking to an OnStar advisor is easy and hands-free. Simply press the OnStar but- ton, and a small microphone picks up your voice while the OnStar advisor talks to you through your stereo speakers. Note: Audio system must be switched on. You can even adjust the volume to your liking with the steering wheel controls or the radio volume knob. Your hands remain on the steering wheel, while your eyes remain on the road. Being safe on the road is important, but there’s more to life than security. There’s liv- ing. That’s why we have created the OnStar Premium Services Plan. It gives you not only the important protections of the Safety and Security Plan, but also a whole range of services which truly change driving from a chore to a luxury. All new Saab models come with one full year of the OnStar Pre- mium Services Plan.* * New retail deliveries only.

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The OnStar Premium Services Plan * Route support With OnStar Route Support, an advisor can help you find your way, no matter how far off course you are. You can get exact street directions, or guidance to nearby gas sta- tions, restaurants, hotels or ATMs. Ride Assist If you need a lift, anytime of the day or night, just call OnStar. They’ll contact transporta- tion and send it right to you. Information and Convenience ser- vices OnStar advisors have access to over five million service listings including hotels, res- taurants, gas stations, dealerships, hospi- tals, ATMs and airports — more than 250 service categories in all. OnStar advisors can even assist you with hotel and restau- rant reservations. *All Saab models come with one full year of Premium Service. New retail deliveries only.

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Concierge services From the simple to the extraordinary, OnStar Concierge is always ready to help. Whether it’s tickets to that ”hard-to-get” play, or even complete planning of your next vacation, OnStar Concierge can make all the arrangements you need — at home or on the road. There is no additional cost to you for the efforts of the OnStar Concierge. You will not pay more than retail value for goods and services, or current market value for tickets, specialty items or unique ser- vices. For your convenience, they will bill your credit card for any purchases and/or shipping you authorize.

Signing Up for Personal Calling As an OnStar subscriber, the Personal Call- ing capability is already built into your Saab’s OnStar hardware. In order to use this service, an OnStar advisor must set up your cellular account. You must also pro- vide a credit card in order to establish your prepaid cellular account. Usage charges will be deducted from this prepaid account of ”units.” Units are easily replenished using the credit card on file at OnStar. Once you sign up for OnStar Personal Calling, you will be given your own personal phone number that others can use to call into your Saab. To sign up for Personal Calling, simply (cid:127) Press the OnStar button in your Saab.

Inform the advisor that you would like to sign up for Personal Calling.

(cid:127) The advisor will set up your account.

You will need to provide account and credit card information.

Additional Services Personal Calling As an OnStar Safety and Security Plan or Premium Services Plan subscriber, you have access to OnStar Personal Calling. OnStar Personal Calling provides you with a nationwide wireless phone service in your Saab that you can activate simply by press- ing a button and using your voice. You can use Personal Calling in your Saab to place or to receive calls. The voice-activated system will dial the number. Your party will answer through your stereo speakers. With OnStar Personal Calling, you can enjoy the simplicity of a one-touch wireless connection. Whether you are placing or receiving a call, once you press the button, you never have to take your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road. The ease of the hands-free communication service allows you to enjoy an even greater level of safety, security and convenience while driv- ing. This new service is not yet available in all areas. Complete availability in the U.S. is anticipated in 2001*. For system limitations and details, call OnStar at 1-800-ONSTAR-7. * Availability in Canada was undetermined at time of publication. Please contact your local dealer in Canada.

(cid:127) Voice Commands Personal Calling is made available through your voice commands to the system. This allows you to verbally control all of the phone functions. Your OnStar wireless phone system has been programmed to respond to a wide vari- ety of voices and accents. You should speak distinctly in a normal speaking vol- ume. It is not necessary to exaggerate your voice or to speak loudly. Speak numerical digits one at a time, and then wait for confir- mation before going to the next digit. Voice Command Error Messages Pardon – The system has not been able to match your command with a word that it knows. Repeating the command distinctly should fix the problem. Slower Please – Repeat the command after a short pause. This response normally happens if you say a command before the system is ready for it or if there is substantial background noise.

Universal Commands Help – The system will provide a list of avail- able commands. Clear – When you are entering digits, this command will erase the last digit entered. Cancel – This command takes you from the current function to the ”Ready” prompt. If the last response from the system was ”Ready,” this command will exit voice recognition. Placing a Call There are three ways to place a call: 1 By using a particular number, say ”DIAL” 2 By using a stored nametag, say ”CALL” 3 By dialing the last number, say

”REDIAL”

To dial a number:

1 Press the

OnStar White dot button 2 Say ”DIAL”

3 Say the 1st

Digit

4 Say the 2nd

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

OnStar will respond ”Number Please” OnStar will repeat the number OnStar will repeat the number

Digit Continue saying numbers in this man- ner until finished

5 Say ”DIAL”

OnStar will respond ”Dialing ,” then make the call

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To dial using a ”Nametag”:

1 Press the

OnStar White dot button

2 Say ”CALL”

3 Say ”

nametag>”

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

OnStar will respond ”Nametag Please” OnStar will respond ”Calling ”, then make the call

To redial the last number dialed:

1 Press the

OnStar White dot button

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

2 Say ”REDIAL” OnStar will respond

”Redialing”, then make the call

Receiving a Call If someone calls your wireless phone num- ber, the entertainment system in your Saab will mute (if it is on), and you will hear a phone ringing sound. To answer the call, simply press the White dot button. Ending a Call When your call is finished, press the White dot button to end the call. It is not possible to end a call using voice commands.

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Storing/Deleting Numbers in Memory (Nametags) Storing a number Your OnStar system can store up to 20 numbers (up to 32 digits each) in memory that can be dialed by simply repeating the ”nametag.” To store a number:

1 Press the

OnStar White dot button

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

2 Say ”STORE” OnStar will respond

3 Say the 1st

Digit

4 Say the 2nd

Digit

”Number Please” OnStar will repeat the number OnStar will repeat the digit

Continue saying numbers in this manner until finished 5 Say ”STORE”

again

6 Say ”” 7 Say ”” 8 Say ””

OnStar will respond ”Nametag Please” OnStar will respond ”Again” OnStar will respond ”Once More” OnStar will respond ”Storing ”

Deleting a Number from Memory To delete a nametag:

1 Press the

OnStar White dot button

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

Units Remaining OnStar keeps track of the amount of calling time you have purchased and used in units. The number of total remaining units is stored within the OnStar system, and can be accessed easily.

2 Say ”DELETE” OnStar will respond

3 Say

””