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Brief description
| Brief description |
| Front seats |
The front seats are constructed around pressed steel frames for the seat and the backrest. The backrest and seat frames are joined together via the backrest reclining mechanism.
In the front of the seat frame is a crossmember which prevents the occupant from submarining in the event of a collision. The seat frame also holds the contains the lower anchorage points for the seatbelt.
The cushions are supported on flexible steel netting (Pullmaflex) suspended from helical springs at either side. The cushions are made of polyurethane polyether and covered with leather or plush velour.
The front seats have an SAHR system incorporated into the upper part of the backrest. The SAHR system reduces neck and whiplash injuries in the event of a collision from the rear at low speeds.
In certain markets a front seat with electric heating is standard equipment.
Electrically adjustable front seats
Electrically adjustable front seats are available as an option on the Saab 9-5. The seats are adjusted from a switch on the outside of each seat.The PSM system (Power Seat Memory) is an integral part of the electrically adjustable driver's seat. It provides a memory function for the driver's seat in which 3 different seat settings can be stored, see .
The passenger's seat is equipped only with electric adjustment and has no memory function.
Ventilated front seats
Seat-cushion and backrest ventilation for electrically adjustable front seats is available as an option. The system consists of a fan in the seat cushion and another fan in the backrest. These fans suck air and moisture through perforations in seat and backrest.| Rear seat |
The rear seat is designed to provide seating accommodation for three passengers. The outer seats have head restraints as standard and the centre can be fitted with a head restraint as a option.
The rear seat cushion and backrest can be folded down. Both the seat cushion and backrest are divided 40/60 per cent. Each cushion (seat and backrest) consists of a metal support, polyurethane foam cushion and an upholstery bag. The 60 per cent part of the backrest is also fitted with an armrest with integrated long-load hatch in the metal support (4D only).
