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All 1999 SAAB models are pre-wired for power supply and hands-free
operation of cellular telephones. Depending on the capabilities of the
telephone to be installed, any, or all, of the following features may be
possible. Please note that a hands-free kit from the phone manufacturer
may be necessary to utilize these features. Please pass this information
on to your telephone installers.
Auto muting of the Saab's sound system for incoming and outgoing calls.
Using the audio system's speakers for hands-free calls.
Adjusting the telephone hands-free volume with the radio controls, both
on the radio unit and steering wheel.
Handset background lighting to be controlled by vehicle's lighting
controls.
Both constant and switched power through the vehicle's electrical
system.
In addition, 9-3 SE 5-door and all 9-5 models include a pre-wired
hands-free microphone already installed to the left of the rear-view
mirror.
WARNING: USING ANY POWER OR GROUND SOURCE OTHER THAN WHAT IS FURNISHED
IN THE PRE-WIRED CONNECTOR MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE OR INTERFERENCE WITH
TO ONE OR MORE IN-CAR SYSTEMS. CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN MOUNTING PHONE
CRADLES TO THE CONSOLE OR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SO THAT NO DAMAGE OCCURS
TO THE HARNESS BEHIND THEM. DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS THAT ARE LONGER THAN
NECESSARY. DAMAGE CAUSED BY INCORRECT WIRING OF CELLULAR TELEPHONE OR
OTHER ADD-ON ACCESSORIES IS NOT COVERED BY THE NEW CAR WARRANTY.
In order to utilize the vehicles pre-wiring, an adapter cable is
available from Saab. The Saab part numbers for these cables are:
For all 9-5 models: 49-42-058
For all 9-3 models: 50-36-454
Circuits provided in the vehicle 10-pin pre-wired connector:
Pin #1 +30 (unswitched B+ power) from fuse #8 on 9-5/fuse #23 on 9-3 for
powering/charging the mobile telephone battery
Pin #2 +15(switched B+ power) from fuse #27 on 9-5/fuse #17 on 9-3 to
turn mobile telephone on/off with ignition switch.
Pin #3 Pre-wired microphone ground connection
Pin #4 Ground connection (Negative ground)
Pin #5 Mute control to turn off the normal audio system sound. NOTE: a
Negative ground signal from the telephone is required to activate this
feature.
Pin #6 Display lighting
Pin #7 Positive connection for external speaker to vehicles audio system
Pin #8 Negative connection for external speaker to vehicles audio system
Pin #9 Microphone positive connection for systems with high-level output
(e.g. Motorola)
Pin #10 Microphone positive connection for systems with low-level output
(e.g. Ericsson, Nokia)
NOTE: Pins 3,9 and, 10 are used on 9-3 SE 5-door and 9-5 models only.
Connector location:
9-3: The pre-wired plug is clipped to the metal bracket just behind the
radio amplifier.
To access: remove the plastic trim panel that makes up the right side of
the center console in the passenger's foot well. Leave the connector
fastened to the bracket to prevent rattles. Route the cables to the
telephone mount, taking care not to pinch or bind the cables.
9-5: The pre-wired plug is clipped to the HVAC case directly behind the
radio head/ACC control unit.
To access: remove the radio head with correct removal tools, Saab
special tool p/n 84-71-161. Remove the radio bracket and, pushing from
behind, remove the ACC control panel. The 10-pin plug can be found
fastened to the HVAC case. Leaving the connector fastened to the case,
connect the adapter cable, 49-42-058. Route the cable to the telephone
mount. Care must be taken to prevent pinching or binding of cable.
9-5 ANTENNA MOUNTING
The 9-5 radio AM/FM antenna is imbedded in the rear window glass. If a
glass mount antenna is used on the rear window, radio reception may be
affected. Drilling of the roof panel, to mount a surface mount antenna,
is not recommended as it could affect the structural rigidity of the
roof panel.
We would suggest the Nokia phone models 5100 or 6100. You must
purchase from Nokia car kit 91 US. Nokia?s phone number is
888-Nokia2U. We would also suggest you contact Saab Catalog at
800- SaabUSA for further phone accessories.
Please let us know if we can be of further help!
Sincerely,
Saab Internet Team
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