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98 Saab 9-5 Audio System
Sources of AM interference
AM reception is prone to interference, e.g.
from electrical systems on other vehicles,
high-tension power lines and lightning.
Adjusting the frequency steps North
America/Europe
If the car is taken from Europe to North
America, the radio’s frequency steps can be
adjusted.
• Press and hold SEEK (mid-segment) and
switch the radio on at the same time.
The preset stations will be cancelled and
replaced by default frequencies.
Installation of car phone
(option)
Provision has been made on the Saab 9-5
for the installation of a hands-free car
phone.
A car-phone mount is available as an acces-
sory.
Your Saab dealer has details of proper
phone installation procedures.
Provision for hands-free phone
• Car phone connects to car’s circuitry.
• Microphone for hands-free phone use
incorporated in overhead panel at front.
• Audio System mute function when phone
activated.
• Phone conversation amplified through
Audio System speakers.
• TELEPHONE appears on the SID when
phone in use.
• Volume level for ongoing conversation
can be adjusted by volume controls on
steering wheel or on Audio System
module (see also ”Volume-preset mode”,
page 93).
• If the sound is distorted, adjust by means
of the volume control on
telephone set
.
• Phone battery charging when phone is in
its cradle.
Please refer to the instructions supplied with
the phone for details of how to make and
receive calls. In order to fully utilize the
hands-free function, certain circuits must be
available from the telephone to be installed.
Your authorized Saab dealer has this infor-
mation available.
WARNING
To prevent crashes while using a cell
phone:
• Don’t use the phone in distracting traf-
fic situations. Turn it off if traffic is
heavy.
• Dial sensibly, at a stoplight or safely off
the road.
• Consider installing hands-free or
speaker phone.
• Avoid stressful and intense phone
conversations.
NOTE
The A-pillar area (area beside the wind-
shield) and the headlining of your Saab
contain padding designed to reduce head
injuries. No modifications to these areas
should be made unless done by your
authorized Saab dealer.
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