Tel 2

Tel 2 means that the car is equipped with Saab Infotainment, with an integrated telephone in the car. A communication module, housed under the parcel shelf, has a slot for a SIM card and connections to a microphone, roof antenna and radio. A telephone and screen for displaying selected telephone functions are integrated in the Saab Infotainment system.

Fig 1: Communication Detailed Description TEL 2

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Switches on the steering wheel can be used to make and answer telephone calls, adjust the volume or to search through, and select numbers from, the three conversation lists. Telephone conversations are effected via the roof panel microphone and the normal audio system loudspeakers. Tel 2 also has the option of voice control of the telephone, telephone book and the SMS message service.

The system will not function unless the SIM card is installed and the PIN code correctly registered. It is also necessary to be within an area covered by GSM (EU). Covering is indicated on the SID where the text TELE is shown when the cover is adequate and NO TELE is shown when the cover is insufficient.

Fig 2: Identifying SID And Infotainment Control Module

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The SID and infotainment control module display are used by the system. Call functions available using the steering wheel controls are generally displayed on the SID while call functions accessed via the control panel are generally displayed on the ICM display. Further information about these two displays can be found in the user manual.

Fig 3: Identifying Telephone Symbol

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An incoming call can be accepted by pressing the telephone symbol button on the steering wheel or on the control panel or by selecting from the menu on the control panel display. The telephone number of the caller is shown on the SID whilst incoming SMS messages are shown on the control panel display.

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Wheel Control

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To make a call, dial the number using the ICM keypad or use the steering wheel controls. You can dial any number and send text messages using the control panel. You can only dial a number from one of the call lists (dialled, missed, received) using the steering wheel controls.

The push-to-talk steering wheel control allows you to create voice tags in the phone book. Using these tags, you can call numbers in the phone book by simply pressing the push-to-talk button and then saying the name of the person you wish to call. The system will repeat the name and then dial the number. This is very useful since the driver does not need to let go of the wheel, improving traffic safety. Further information about voice activation is provided in the user manual.

Fig 5: Identifying Push To Talk Steering Wheel Control

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The entertainment head unit and communication unit communicate over the O-bus.

The communication unit has a flash memory, which means that additional features can be SPS programmed at a later date.