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The car alarm is armed when the car is locked with the remote control. The car alarm will not be armed if you lock the car with the traditional key (see page 40). All the doors, the hood and the trunk lid are monitored by the alarm. A movement sensor triggers the alarm if movement is detected in the cabin, such as if someone sticks in their arm through a smashed window. All the windows should be shut when the alarm is armed. Otherwise, the movement sensor may interpret a passer-by as an attempted break-in.


The alarm is armed 11 seconds after the car has been locked by remote control. During the delay period, the LED shines constantly. It will then start to flash once every 3 seconds. The LED is located on the fascia. If a door or the trunk lid is open when the car is locked with the remote control, the LED will flash 3 times per second for 11 seconds. Check that the doors, hood and trunk lid are closed. If the signal persists, contact a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified. If you unlock the trunk lid from outside the car with the button on the remote con- trol, you must lock the car with the button to arm the car alarm.


To avoid any inconvenience, make sure that anyone using the car is familiar with how the car alarm and the locking system work. If the alarm has been tripped since the car was last locked, the Saab Information Dis- play (SID) will display:


Alarm has been triggered since being armed.


If a fault arises in the car alarm system, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display:


Theft protection failure. Contact Saab dealer.


Arming the car alarm The alarm is armed when all doors, the hood and the trunk lid are closed and you lock the car with the remote control.


What trips the alarm? The alarm will be tripped if: (cid:127) a door, the hood or the trunk lid is opened


the movement sensor registers move- ment in the cabin


(cid:127) somebody tries to hotwire the car


the car battery is disconnected. Signals when the alarm is tripped If the alarm is triggered, the following alarm signals will be set off: (cid:127) all direction indicators flash for 5 minutes. the horn sounds for 30-second intervals with 10-second breaks (max. 10 cycles). The signals can vary between markets and due to legal and insurance require- ments.


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Switching off the alarm if tripped If the alarm has been triggered (direction indicators flashing and horn sounding) it can be turned off by pressing one of the buttons on the remote control or, if you are sitting in the car, by turning the ignition to ON (see below).


Turns off lights and horn. Unlocks car. Turns off lights and horn. Car remains locked. Turns off lights and horn. Unlocks trunk. Turns off lights and horn. Turns on exterior and cabin light- ing. Car remains locked. If sitting in the car: Turn the remote control to ON in the ignition switch


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NOTICE


(cid:127) It is possible to inadvertently deacti- vate the car alarm and at the same time unlock the car, if the button on the key is pressed by mistake when the car is still within its range. The car will be locked automatically after 3 minutes.


(cid:127) When locking the car by remote


control in extremely cold weather, it is advisable to check that the lock system has operated properly. To do so, check that the interior locking buttons are all down. If not, unlock and relock the car again.


Movement sensor The movement sensor monitors the cabin. The alarm will be triggered if a movement is detected, such as if someone sticks in their arm through a smashed window. Note: Always contact your Saab dealer if you intend to use a separate cabin heater as this can interfere with the movement sensor.


Disabling the movement and tilt sensors If, for example, you leave a dog in the car or park on a ferry, you should disable the sen- sors as described below: 1 Go to Profiler by pressing the CUSTOM-


IZE button (see also 64).


2 Turn the INFO dial until Theft Alarm is


selected.


3 Press in the INFO dial. 4 Select Door alarm only. 5 Confirm this selection by pressing the


INFO dial.


Theft Alarm


Full theft alarm Door alarm only


The movement and tilt sensors will be reac- tivated automatically the next time you start the car. You can activate the sensors man- ually before the engine is started as described above.


The functions of Full theft alarm and Door alarm only modes are explained below.


Full theft alarm:


The alarm will be triggered if a window is smashed and someone sticks in their arm to take something from the car. All windows and the sunroof should be shut when the car is locked in Full theft alarm mode. Door alarm only:


In this mode, the movement and tilt sensors are disabled. This can be use- ful if you wish to leave a dog in the car or are travelling by ferry, for example.


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Panic function The car alarm includes a panic function. This function allows the alarm to be started manually, for example, to attract attention. The panic alarm can only be activated while the car is stationary. The alarm is silenced if the car is driven off. When the alarm is tripped, the lights and horn come on for 3 minutes or until you press one of the remote control buttons. To start the alarm manually proceed as follows:


(cid:127) Press and hold the


button on the


remote control for more than 2 seconds, or if you are sitting in the car...


(cid:127) Press and hold the


or


button on


one of the front doors for more than 2 seconds.


To switch off the alarm: (cid:127) Press one of the remote control buttons


or, if you are sitting in the car, the


or


buttons on one of the front doors.


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Overview of functions


Hazard warning lights flash twice.


Locking/arming Direction indicators flash once. Unlocking/ disarming Unlocking/ disarming trunk lid Alarm triggered Direction indicators flash for 5 min.


Hazard warning lights flash three times.


The horn sounds for 30-second intervals with 10-second breaks (max. 10 cycles) or until you press one of the remote control buttons or turn the remote control ON in the ignition switch.


Movement sensor Remote control Normal range: 5–16 yds. (5–15 metres).


The movement sensor trips the alarm if it regis- ters a movement in the cabin.


Remote control battery


Car battery


In favorable conditions the range can be signif- icantly greater. Normal life: approx. 4 years. Change the battery when the SID displays: Remote control battery low. Replace battery. See Changing the key battery, page 44. The alarm will trip if the battery is disconnected when the alarm is armed.


Some car alarm functions and indications can be reprogrammed. Contact a Saab dealer for details of the possibilities and refer to page 248.


Quick guide, LED and Saab Information Display (SID) messages


Activity Arming (delay period) Alarm armed Disarming Alarm not armed A door, the hood or the tailgate is open or opened during the delay period. Car immobilized but not locked. Off. Change of status of immobilizer system, valid remote control inserted or removed from ignition switch.


LED signal Shines for 11 s. Flashes once every 3 s. Off. Off. Flashes for 11 s then flashes once every 3 s.


Double-flashes for 3 s.


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Reason/action Error when remote control inserted into ignition switch. Battery needs replacing. See page 44. Check of the number of remote controls programmed for your car. See page 43. The alarm has been tripped since the car was last locked. Error when immobilizer code checked.


SID message Key not accepted. Contact Saab dealer. Remote control battery low. Replace battery. X: standard key Y: valet key Key No: Z Alarm has been triggered since being armed. Immobilizer failure. Try starting again. Contact Saab dealer.


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Manually opening the fuel filler door If the fuel filler door, which is controlled by the central locking system, does not unlock, proceed as described below. Check fuse 7 in the fuse panel at the end of the fascia (see page 201). If this fuse has blown or the new fuse blows, the fuel filler door can be opened as follows: 1 Open the hatch on the right-hand side of


the trunk.


2 Loosen the two screws (do not unscrew them fully). Lift up the screws and press them out of their keys.


The fuel filler door can now be opened as usual. Visit a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified.


Lock motor for fuel filler door


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Instruments and controls


Warning and indicator


lights _______________ Instruments ___________ Information display,


main instrument panel _ Saab Information Display (SID)________________ Switches _____________ Wipers and washers ____ Manual climate-control


system______________


Automatic climate-


control system (ACC)__


54 59


62


64 72 76


79


84


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Main instrument panel


Main instrument panel 1 Tachometer 2 Speedometer 3 Turbo gauge 4 Fuel gauge


5 Engine temperature gauge 6 Information display 7 Trip meter reset button


Warning and indicator lights The following warning and indicate lights are found on the main instrument panel.


Antilock braking warning This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):


Antilock brake malfunction. Contact Saab dealer.


The brake system will continue to function but without ABS modulation.


Warning, oil pressure (engine oil)


This light will come on if the engine oil pres- sure is too low. If the warning light flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop imme- diately in a safe place, switch off the engine and check the oil level (see page 176).


NOTICE


Never drive the car when the oil pressure warning lamp is on. Low oil pressure can cause serious engine damage.


The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):


Oil pressure low. Make a safe stop. Turn off engine.


Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)


WARNING


An illuminated “Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)” indicator light indi- cates an engine-related problem. While your car may be able to be driven with the “Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)” indicator light illuminated (limp-home mode), you are advised to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to your car and create unsafe driving conditions. The operator should be prepared to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g. brake smoothly, engage neutral, stop in a suita- ble place, switch off the engine, etc.)


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This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel or ignition system. The car may still be driven with care but the performance of the engine will be somewhat diminished (see page 125). The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):


Engine malfunction. Contact Saab dealer.


NOTICE


The car should be checked immediately at a Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from arising.


High beam Indicator


This light shows when the high beam is on (see page 72).


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Front fog lights


Brake warning light


This light indicates when the front fog lights are on (see page 74). The front fog lights are switched off auto- matically when the engine is switched off. When the fog lights are next needed, they will have to be switched on manually.


This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it doesn´t come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. This light indicates when the brake fluid level is too low (see page 180). The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):


Rear fog light Indicator


This light indicates when the rear fog light is on (see page 74). The rear fog light is switched off automati- cally when the engine is switched off. When the fog light is next needed, it will have to be switched on manually again.


Brake fluid level low. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer.


WARNING


For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of the brake fluid (see page 180). If the level is normal, depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times. Now check the level again. If the level is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable cau- tion, to the nearest Saab dealer to have the brake system checked. The brake system provides Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). This distrib- utes the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels, in such a way as to achieve optimum braking performance irrespective of the car’s load. If a fault arises in the EBD function, the


lights will come on. Also, the fol-


and


lowing message will appear on the Saab Information Display (SID):


(cid:127) Never drive the car if these two lights


are on at the same time. Danger of brake failure!


(cid:127) If the level of brake fluid in the reser-


voir is below the MIN mark, the vehicle should be transported on a recovery vehicle.


(cid:127) Have the brake system checked


immediately at a Saab dealer.


Brake malfunction. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer.


If this is the case, drive carefully and contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible. Refer to Brake warning light on page 56, Antilock braking warning on page 54 and TCS OFF or ESP OFF indicator (certain variants only) on page 63.


Seatbelt reminder


Airbag warning light


This light comes on if a potentially serious fault has occured in the airbag system. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):


Airbag malfunction. Contact Saab dealer.


This light reminds the driver to buckle up.


Parking brake warning light


This light comes on when the parking brake is applied (see page 148). The parking brake is mechanical and oper- ates on the rear wheels.


WARNING


(cid:127) Always apply the parking brake when


parking, see page 148.


(cid:127) Always apply the parking brake


before removing the remote control.


(cid:127) Do not apply the parking brake while


the car is moving.


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WARNING


(cid:127) If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. One or more of the following conditions may occur: - Non-deployment of the airbags in the


event of a crash.


- Deployment of the airbags without a


crash.


- Deployment of the airbags in crashes


less severe than intended.


(cid:127) To help avoid injury to yourself or


others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle.


This light will come on for about three sec- onds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position. It should go out after the engine has started.


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Indicator, fuel


This light comes on when there is less than about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of fuel left in the tank.


NOTICE


If the car runs out of fuel, air can be drawn in with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause the catalytic converter to be damaged by overheating.


Headlight and parking light indicator


This light indicates that the headlights or parking lights are on.


Cruise control indicator light


This light comes on when the system is engaged.


Shift-up (US-spec. cars only)


This symbol can be found in cars with manual transmission. The symbol is not activated until the engine is warm. It is not always necessary or even recom- mended to shift up to a higher gear when this symbol lights up, such as when driving in heavy traffic or down a steep hill. Changing up a gear when the symbol comes on does however improve fuel econ- omy. Make it a habit to shift up when the symbol lights up.


Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The warning and indicator lights shown above should come on when the ignition switch is turned to ON. They should go out after about 4 seconds once the engine has started or after the fault-free self-diagnosis of each system or function.


Cars with manual transmission


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Reset button The reset button is positioned immediately to the left of the speedometer.


Ignition ON: Press once – resets the trip meter. Ignition OFF: Press once – enables you to read the odometer and trip meter. Press twice – resets the trip meter.


Instruments Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. A protective function (interruption of the fuel supply) limits the engine speed within the red zone.


Cars with automatic transmission


Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance trav- elled in miles on U.S. vehicles and on Cana- dian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilometres, and the trip meter in miles and tenths (kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles).


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Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown) The speedometer displays the speed of the car in miles per hour (mph). It receives infor- mation about vehicle speed from the ABS’s wheel sensors.


Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper- ature of the coolant. The needle should be in the middle of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature. If the needle goes into the red zone (which can occur at high outside air temperatures or under heavy engine loads), choose the highest possible gear ratio and the lowest possible engine speed, and avoid shifting down.


NOTICE


If the needle, despite the above action, enters the red zone, stop the car in a suit- able place and allow the engine to idle. If the needle continues to rise, switch off the engine.


If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and check the coolant level (see page 179).


WARNING


Never open the cap of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot, open with care. The pressure in the cooling- system can cause hot coolant and steam to be released. Failure to heed this warn- ing may result in personal injury.


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If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power, because the monitoring system is limiting the boost pressure, you should contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible. When the speed of the car exceeds 143 mph (230 km/h), acceleration is limited by reducing the boost pressure. The pres- sure gauge then moves towards the middle of the white field, indicating a drop in engine power and consequently the car’s speed.


Fuel gauge When less than about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of fuel is left in the tank, a warning light on the main instrument panel comes on. Refueling, see page 128.


Turbo gauge The turbo gauge indicates the air volume used for combustion, which is equivalent to the engine load. At low loads and when the engine is used for braking, the needle will move within the white zone. Under certain barometric conditions the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen.


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Information display, main instrument panel Under the speedometer is a display. The information shown here varies depending on whether the car has a manual transmis- sion or automatic transmission. Cars with manual transmission:


(cid:127) The odometer reading is shown on the


left-hand side of the display.


(cid:127) Various information and faults are


displayed in the center of the display.


(cid:127) The trip meter reading is shown on the


right-hand side of the display.


Cars with automatic transmission:


(cid:127) The odometer and trip meter readings are shown on the left-hand side of the display.


(cid:127) Various information and faults are


displayed in the center of the display.


(cid:127) The selected gear position is shown on


the right-hand side of the display.


Information symbol. Read information on SID


This symbol comes on when a message or warning is displayed on the Saab Informa- tion Display (SID).


Gear selector indicator (cars with automatic trans- mission)


The current gear position is displayed on the right-hand side of the information display. When gears are selected manually, the letter M (manual) and the selected gear are displayed (see page 139).


TCS or ESP indicator (certain variants only)


TCS OFF or ESP OFF indicator (certain variants only)


WARNING


WARNING


or


The system improves ride comfort and safety during normal driving. It must however not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to maintain higher speeds. The same precautions as normal for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must be adopted (see pages 144/ 146).


The system improves ride comfort and safety during normal driving. It must however not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to maintain higher speeds. The same precautions as normal for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must be adopted (see pages 144/ 146).


This symbol lights up when the system is operative. Operation of the TCS or ESP indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and the road, and that extra care should be taken by the driver. The car is equipped as standard with TCS and ESP.


This symbol lights up when the system is disengaged using the TCS/ESP button. If there is a malfunction, the symbol cannot be turned off by pressing the TCS/ESP button.


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The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):


Traction control failure. Contact Saab dealer.


Stability control failure. Contact Saab dealer.


If so, have the system checked at a Saab dealer. See also Traction Control System (TCS) on page 144 andElectronic Stability Program (ESP) on page 146.


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Saab Information Display (SID) Various types of information are shown on the SID: warnings, indications, trip com- puter information and information from the car’s Infotainment System. The warnings and indications that can be shown on the SID are listed on page 249. When the engine is switched off, the current warnings and indications are displayed. If there is more than one message on the SID, a plus sign will be displayed to the left of the first message. Each message will be displayed for 10 seconds. Press the CLEAR button to acknowledge a SID message. If you acknowledge a mes- sage but do nothing about it, the message will be displayed again the next time you start the car. You can adjust the settings of several of the car’s systems, such as the clock, alarm and climate control system. These are known as Profiler.


The number of systems that are displayed on the SID depends on the car’s equipment level. The list shown below includes the systems that can be found in your car.


Theft Alarm, page 46.


Full theft alarm Door alarm only


Park Assistance, page 152.


SPA on SPA off


SID, control unit and display


Clock / Alarm, page 69.


Set Clock Set Alarm


Rain Sensor, page 77.


High Medium Low


Profiler Adjustments can be made with the control unit situated between the main instrument panel and the audio system. This is called Profiler. 1 Activate Profiler by pressing the


CUSTOMIZE button.


2 Turn the INFO dial until the appropriate


system is selected.


3 Confirm selection by pressing the


INFO dial.


Select Exit once you have made the desired settings.


Climate System, page 93.


Trip computer function of the SID


Rear Defroster Heated Seats Fan Settings Air Distribution A/C Mode Dual/Single Zone Default Settings


System Settings, page 70.


Language Unit Speed Scale Illum. Service Info


WARNING


It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary. The driver’s attention can otherwise easily be distracted from the road.


SID contains the following functions:


Temp


D.T.E.


Fuel Ø


Date


Dist


Outdoor temperature Estimated range (distance to empty fuel tank) Average fuel consumption since function last reset Date Distance to destinations. Function can also be used as a trip meter Estimated time of arrival


Arriv Speed Ø Average speed since func-


tion last reset


Speed W Speed warning (chime)


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When the engine is started, the function that was selected when the engine was switched off is displayed, with the following exceptions: (cid:127) Temp is displayed if the outside temper-


ature is between 26 and 38°F (–3 and +3°C).


(cid:127) D.T.E is displayed if less than or equal to


30 miles (50 km).


Outdoor temperature The Temp function is always activated (even in Night Panel mode) if the outdoor temperature rises or falls to between 26 and 38°F (–3 and +3°C).


WARNING


Remember that roads can be icy even at temperatures of above 38°F (+3°C), especially on bridges and stretches of road that are sheltered from the sun.


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Setting values 1 Select one of the functions using the


INFO dial. (cid:127) Speed W (preset to 55 mph (90 km/h) (cid:127) Dist (preset to 100 miles (100 km) if not


previously set)


(cid:127) Speed Ø (cid:127) Arriv (cid:127) Date 2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given


audible confirmation.


3 Turn the INFO dial to change the value.


(Press CLEAR to reset the value.) 4 Press the INFO dial to finish setup. Using DIST as a trip meter 1 Select Dist using the INFO dial. 2 Press and hold the CLEAR button for


approx. 1 second.


An arrow will now appear on the right-hand side of the display, indicating that the trip meter is running.


Resetting a single function 1 Select the function you wish to reset with


the INFO dial. (cid:127) Fuel Ø (cid:127) Speed Ø (cid:127) Trip (Dist used as trip meter) 2 Press and hold the CLEAR button for


approx. 1 second.


The selected function will now be reset. Resetting the trip computer 1 Select one of the functions using the


INFO dial. (cid:127) Fuel Ø (cid:127) Speed Ø (cid:127) D.T.E. (cid:127) Arriv (cid:127) Trip (Dist used as trip meter) 2 Press and hold the CLEAR button


(approx. 3 seconds) until audible confir- mation is given.


Speed warning This value is preset to 55 mph (90 km/h). The value can be set to between 0 and 150 mph (0 and 250 km/h). 1 Select Speed W using the INFO dial. 2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given


audible confirmation.


3 Adjust the speed using the INFO dial. 4 Confirm the setting by pressing the


INFO dial.


A star on the right-hand side of the display indicates when the speed warning function is active. An audible alarm will sound if the set speed is exceeded. Disengage the function with the CLEAR button. Re-engage the function using the INFO dial.


Similarly, you can check the distance left by selecting Dist. After the distance to destination has decreased to zero, Dist will function as a trip meter (see Using DIST as a trip meter). The starting value for the trip meter will be the last distance set for the Dist function. Example: The Dist function is set to 100 miles. After the count-down has reached 0 miles, Dist will act as a trip meter beginning at 100 miles.


Calculating the arrival time (When will I arrive if I know how far I have to drive?) This function should be used before starting out a journey. To calculate the arrival time, the distance must first be given. 1 Select the Dist function using the


INFO dial.


2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given


audible confirmation.


3 Set the distance to the destination using


the INFO dial.


4 Press the INFO dial to finish setup. Select Arriv during the journey to display the arrival time based on the average speed since Dist was set. If you take a break, this time will be added to the previously calcu- lated arrival time.


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Calculating the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained (When will I arrive if I know how far I have to drive and know what my average speed will be?) This function should be used before starting out a journey. First, set the distance under Dist. 1 Then use the INFO dial to select the


Speed Ø function.


2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given


audible confirmation.


3 Turn the INFO dial to set the estimated


average speed.


4 Press the INFO dial to finish setup. The time of arrival is updated during the journey based on the average speed since Dist was set. The speed of the car must exceed 12 mph (20 km/h). By selecting Dist during the journey, you can see how much distance is left to travel. When Dist reaches zero it acts as a trip meter. The tip meter starts from the distance that was set previously.


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Calculating the requisite average speed (What average speed do I need to maintain to get to my destination in time?) This function should be used before starting out a journey. To calculate the requisite average speed, the distance must first be given. First, set the distance under Dist. 1 Then use the INFO dial to select the


Arriv function.


2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given


audible confirmation.


3 Turn the INFO dial to set the estimated


time of arrival.


4 Press the INFO dial to finish setup. The average speed (Speed Ø) will be shown for 10 seconds. This average speed will be updated during the journey.


Setting the date 1 Select the Date function using the


INFO dial.


2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given


audible confirmation.


3 Turn the INFO dial to set the year. 4 Press the INFO dial. 5 Turn the INFO dial to set the month. 6 Press the INFO dial. 7 Turn the INFO dial to set the day. 8 Confirm the setting by pressing the


INFO dial.


Night Panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be selected. In this mode, the amount of infor- mation displayed is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated. When the NIGHT PANEL button is pressed, only the speedometer will be illuminated. All other instrument lighting will be switched off and the needles drop to zero. Note: All indicator and warning lights and messages will operate normally if required. Temp (when the outside temperature falls or rises to between 26 and 38°F (–3 and +3°C)) and D.T.E. (when the remaining fuel is only sufficient for approx. 80 miles (50 km) of driving) are even shown in Night Panel model.


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Explanation of setting the clock.


Set Clock


Manual:


Use the INFO dial to set manually.


Under Profiler you can choose whether the entire speedometer scale (0–160 mph) or only part of the scale (0–90 mph) should be illuminated in Night Panel mode. 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to


Profiler.


2 Select System Settings using the INFO


dial.


3 Press in the INFO dial. 4 Select Speed Scale Illum. Select 0–160 mph or 0–90 mph.


System Settings


Speed Scale Illum.


0–160 mph 0–90 mph


Clock Settings can be made from Profiler. 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to


Profiler.


2 Select Clock / Alarm using the INFO dial. 3 Press in the INFO dial. 4 Select Set Clock. 5 Select Manual.


Clock / Alarm Set Clock


Manual


Clock


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Alarm Settings can be made from Profiler. 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to


Profiler.


2 Select Clock / Alarm using the INFO dial. 3 Press in the INFO dial. 4 Select Set Alarm.


If the alarm is not activated: set using the INFO dial. If the alarm is activated (Set Alarm on): select Alarm on or Alarm off.


Explanation of setting the alarm time.


Set Alarm


Set Alarm:


A new alarm time can be set. Usethe INFO dial.


Set Alarm on:


A preset alarm time exists. SelectAlarm on or Alarm off.


Clock / Alarm Set Alarm Alarm 00:00


Set Alarm on Alarm on Alarm off


System Settings Under this heading you can make system settings, such as change the display lan- guage, units and service information. 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to


Profiler.


2 Select System Settings using the


INFO dial.


3 Press in the INFO dial. 4 Select the desired heading using the


INFO dial.


5 Press in the INFO dial.


System Settings


Language (The number of languages can vary between markets.)


English French German Italian Spanish Swedish


Unit


Metric Imperial US


Speed Scale Illum.


0–160 mph 0–90 mph


Service Info


Service Data


Time for service? No. Oil quality: xxx %. xxxx days to service.


Time for service? Yes.


Service Data


Oil quality: xxx %. xxxx days to service.


Service Type


Time for intermediate service. Time for main and intermediate service. Time for main service


Reset Service Ind. Are you sure? Yes No


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Explanation of the various selections under System Settings.


Language


Select the desired language. The num- ber of languages can vary between markets.


Unit


Select the desired group of units.


Speed Scale Illum.


Select the proportion of the speedo- meter to be illuminated in Night Panel mode.


Service Info


Service Data:


The approximate condition of the oil is shown here. 100% is equivalent to new engine oil.


Service Type:


The type of service that is required is shown here. Reset Service Ind.:


The service indicator can be reset here. This is normally done at the dealer in connection with aservice.


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Switches


Lights off


The car’s exterior lights are off. The headlights can be flashed.


Parking lights


The parking lights can be turned on irre- spective of the position of the ignition switch. If the parking lights are on and the driver’s door is opened, a reminder to turn them off will sound. Do not use the parking lights alone while driving. The parking lights may be used in combina- tion with the front fog lights (see page 74).


Light switches


Dipswitch 1 Headlight flasher 2 High/low beam


Headlights


Low beam headlights are turned on when the ignition switch is turned to ON and turned off when the switch is turned back to LOCK.


High/low beam To switch between high and low beam, pull the control stalk all the way towards the steering wheel. (Headlight switch must be ON.) The symbol on the main instrument panel shows when the high beam is on. Headlight flasher To flash your headlights, pull the control stalk half-way towards the steering wheel. The high beam will remain on until you release the stalk.


Courtesy Headlamp Feature A delay function allows the low beam head- lights and back-up lights to remain on for about 30 seconds after the driver’s door has been closed. To activate this function: 1 After turning off the engine, remove the


remote control.


2 Open the driver’s door. 3 Pull the control stalk all the way towards


the steering wheel.


The low beam headlights and reversing lights will come on and remain on for 30 seconds when the door is closed.


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Headlight levelling (cars with Bi-Xenon headlights) Cars with Bi-Xenon headlights are equipped with an automatic headlight level- ling system, with self-calibrates each time the vehicle is started. If a fault arises in the automatic headlight levelling system, the headlights will be angled down to avoid daz- zling drivers in oncoming traffic. Adjust your speed accordingly as the range of the head- lights will be reduced. Check fuse 20 in the engine bay fuse box (see page 203). A fault in the system will produce the follow- ing message on the Saab Information Dis- play (SID):


Headlight levelling malfunction. Contact Saab dealer.


Special equipment is required for adjusting the basic headlight alignment.


Adjusting instrument illumination


Instrument lighting The brightness of the instrument lighting can be adjusted by pressing the button (+ or - signs on the button above the NIGHT PANEL button).


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Rear fog light To turn on the rear fog light, press the rear fog light button on the instrument panel. The headlights or front fog lights must be on. The rear fog light is automatically turned off when the engine is switched off. When the car is next started, the rear fog light will have to be switched back on manually by press- ing the rear fog light switch. If the engine is restarted within 30 seconds, the rear fog light will remain on. Acquaint yourself with the legal provi- sions governing the use of rear fog lights.


Rear fog light switch


Front fog light switch


WARNING


In poor visibility, avoid following the tail lights of the vehicle in front. If the vehicle brakes suddenly, you may be unable to avoid a crash and therefore risk injury to yourself and others.


Front fog lights The front fog lights should be used in poor visibility. These are automatically turned off when the engine is switched off. When the car is next started, the fog lights will have to be switched back on manually by pressing the fog light switch. If the engine is restarted within 30 seconds, the front fog lights will remain on. Acquaint yourself with the legal provi- sions governing the use of front fog lights.


If an indicator bulb breaks, the frequency with which the indicators flash will be doubled. This frequency is also doubled if a trailer is being towed and one of its indicator bulbs breaks. Hazard warning lights The button for the hazard warning lights is located on the climate control panel. When the button is pressed, all the direction indicators and the symbol in the button flash simultaneously. If an indicator bulb breaks, the frequency with which the indicators flash will be doubled. Hazard warning lights should only be used if, because of an accident or breakdown, the car constitutes a hazard to other road users.


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Hazard warning light switch


WARNING


Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be left at the roadside on account of a crash, engine trouble or a flat tire. If you carry a warning triangle or flares, they should be set up along the side of the road 50–110 yds. (50–100 metres) behind your vehicle. If the car is not clearly visible (e.g. over the brow of a hill or bridge), place the triangle/flare even further back.


Turn signal & lane change indicators 1 Right 2 Left


Turn signal & lane change indicators The stalk switch has an intermediate, spring-loaded position that is useful for sig- nalling when changing lanes or passing. The stalk switch also has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn, that are can- celled automatically when the steering wheel is centered.


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Back-Up The back-up lights come on automatically when reverse gear is engaged or selected with the ignition switched on.


Wipers and washers Windshield wipers Position 1 is a spring-loaded position that will produce a single sweep of the wipers. In position 2 you can set the delay period for intermittent wiping using the thumbwheel on the stalk switch. There are 5 delay periods from which to choose, ranging from 2 to 15 seconds. The wipers always return to their home posi- tion when the ignition is turned off. To leave the wipers positioned vertically on the windshield, proceed as follows: 1 Switch off the engine and remove the


remote control.


2 Activate the wipers within the next


16 seconds by pressing the stalk switch down.


When the ignition is next switched on the wipers will return to their home position.


Windshield wipers 0 OFF 1 Single sweep 2 Intermittent wiping 3 Low speed 4 High speed 5 Windshield and headlight washing


Washers Activate the washers by pulling the stalk switch towards the steering wheel. When the washers are operated, the wipers will make 3, 4 or 5 sweeps, depending on how long the washers were kept on. If the speed of the car is less than 12 mph (20 km/h), the wipers will make an addi- tional sweep after roughly 8 seconds.


Headlight washers (certain variants only) The headlights are washed at the same time as the windshield if the h eadlights are on. The headlights are washed every fifth time the windshield washers are used or if two (2) minutes have elapsed since the wind- shield was last washed. The headlight washers are not activated at speeds in excess of 125 mph (200 km/h).


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Rain sensor (option)


WARNING


Turn the rain sensor off if the ignition is ON to avoid personal injury when clearing snow and ice from the windshield.


NOTICE


Turn the rain sensor off before washing the car in an automatic carwash, to avoid damaging the windshield wipers.


The rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers. The sensor is located on the windshield beside the rearview mirror. The system varies the frequency of wiping between single sweeps and continuous wiping, depending on the amount of pre- cipitation.


Control for setting wiper delay


When the washer fluid level drops below 1 quart (1 litre), the headlight washers are deactivated. This is in order to prioritize the windshield. The following message is displayed on the SID:


Washer fluid level low. Refill.


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Adjusting sensitivity The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted under Profiler. If you increase the sensitivity, the wipers will make one sweep for reference. 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to


Profiler.


2 Select Rain Sensor using the INFO dial. 3 Press in the INFO dial. 4 Select the sensitivity by turning the dial. 5 Confirm this selection by pressing the


INFO dial.


Windshield wipers with rain sensor 0 OFF 1 Single sweep 2 AUTO - rain sensor engaged 3 Low speed 4 High speed 5 Washers


Rain Sensor


High Medium Low


The sensitivity of the sensor is also affected by the amount of daylight. The sensor is somewhat more sensitive at night. This adjustment is automatic.


Activate the rain sensor by lifting the stalk switch to the AUTO position. The wipers make one sweep for reference to see how much water is on the windshield. In the future, the sensor compares the amount of water on the windshield with this reference value. If the system malfunctions, the wipers will operate at low speed when the stalk switch is set to the AUTO position.


Explanation of sensor sensitivity.


High


The sensor is set to high sensitivity. The wipers start when there is only asmall amount of water on thewindshield.


Medium


The sensor is set to normal sensitivity. This is one of the Default Settings.


Low


The sensor is set to low sensitivity (wip- ers operate only with a large amount of water on the windshield, i.e., down- pour).


Manual climate-control system Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet grille at the bottom edge of the wind- shield. It passes through a filter before reaching the climate control system and delivery into the cabin. The air is evacuated via openings in the parcel shelf. It is then led through outlets on either side of the car behind the rear bumper. 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, it is heated. To optimize the performance of the A/C sys- tem, all windows and the sunroof should be shut. To reduce potential misting on the insides of the windows, the glass should be cleaned with a quality glass cleaner. How often this will need to be done depends on how clean the air is - if there are smokers in the car, the windows will need to be cleaned more fre- quently.


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Control panel: manual climate control 1 Temperature 2 Fan speed 3 Air distribution 4 Seat heating, front right seat 5 Recirculation


Fan


The output of air is controlled by the fan speed.


6 Rear window/door mirror heating 7 Hazard warning lights 8 Air conditioning (A/C) 9 Seat heating, front left seat


Temperature control The temperature of the incoming air can be infinitely varied using the temperature control.


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Air distribution The air distribution control is used to direct the flow of air to the defroster, panel and floor vents. The control also permits settings in between the three main settings defroster, panel and floor:


(cid:127) defroster and floor


(cid:127) panel and floor (cid:127) defroster, panel and floor (11 o’clock position) To counter cold drafts from the front side windows when the control has been set to defroster or floor, a small flow of air issues from the outer vents on the fascia. As the winter comfort setting, we recommend that the distribution knob be turned to


Recommended settings in severe cold On starting with a cold engine, set the fan speed to 2 or 3 and select maximum heat and defroster to heat the cabin and demist the wind- shield as quickly as possible. When the engine is warmer and the temperature gauge starts to rise, fan setting 4 may be chosen. Once the windshield is clear, the air distribution control should be turned to If the rear seat passengers desire more warmth to the feet, turn the distribution knob one step clockwise. How quickly the engine warms up will depend on how the car is driven. It will take longer for the engine to warm up if the car is driven in a high gear at low engine speeds, such as in town, than if it is driven at high engine speeds on a motorway, for example. Do not use fan speed 5. This is primarily intended for rapid cooling during the summer.


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Settings for various weather conditions


Defroster


Winter – defroster


Panel


Floor


Defroster, panel and floor


Winter – comfort setting


Summer – overcast


Summer – sunny


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Panel vent


Air vents The air vents swivel universally, so that air can be directed as desired. In winter, for instance, the outer vents can be directed onto the door windows for enhanced demisting. The amount of air can be individually con- trolled by the regulator on each vent. If you wish to reduce the airflow, start by half- shutting the vent in question.


Air conditioning (A/C)


The air conditioning is combined with the conventional climate control system and is switched on by pressing the but- ton, provided that the fan control is in position 1-5. 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, it is heated. The air conditioning can be used at outdoor temperatures down to 32°F (0°C). It is not necessary to disengage the air conditioning manually as this is done automatically. If the engine coolant gets too hot, the A/C compressor will be turned off and the follow- ing message will be shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):


A/C off due to high engine temperature.


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.


Recirculation


When the button is pressed, the reg- ular air intake will be closed. In this mode, the air inside the cabin is recirculated. Use recirculation when you wish for rapid cooling at very high outside temperatures. Switch the air conditioning (A/C) on first. If necessary, recirculation can be switched on manually to avoid unpleasant air from entering the car. Only use recirculation for a short period of time at temperatures lower than 50°F (+10°C), such as to avoid unpleasant air. Mist or ice may otherwise form on the windows.


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Electrically heated rear window/external mirrors


Electric heating, front seats (option)


This button is located under the fan speed control. Always switch off the heating as soon as the rear window is free from ice and mist. It will be turned off automatically after 12 minutes. Refrain from placing sharp objects on the parcel shelf, to avoid damaging the heating element.


The seat cushions and backrests of the front seats are heated. Seat heating is thermostatically controlled. It can be switched on when the seat temper- ature is below 102°F (+39°C) and is switched off at temperatures above 105°F (+41°C). Switch off the seat heating once the seat is warm.


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Automatic climate- control system (ACC) Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet at the bottom edge of the windshield. It passes through an effective filter before reaching the climate control system and delivery into the cabin. The air is evacuated via openings in the parcel shelf. It is then led through outlets on either side of the car behind the rear bumper. The Automatic Climate-Control syatem (ACC) automatically maintains the desired cabin temperature, 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 the final tempera- ture you desire. To optimize the performance of the air con- ditioning system, all windows and the sun- roof should be shut. The air vents in the fascia must be open.


ACC panel 1 Temperature setting: left-hand side 2 Manual setting of air distribution 3 Recirculation 4 AUTO (automatic regulation) 5 A/C 6 Defroster 7 Rear window heating 8 Temperature setting: right-hand side 9 Seat heating, front right seat


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, it is heated.


10 Manual increase of fan speed 11 Hazard warning lights 12 Manual decrease of fan speed 13 Seat heating, front left seat


To reduce potential misting on the insides of the windows, the glass should be cleaned with a quality glass cleaner. How often this will need to be done depends on how clean the air is - if there are smokers in the car, the windows will need to be cleaned more frequently.


Temperature control The cabin is divided into two temperature zones: 1 Driver’s zone. 2 Passenger zone. The temperature in the rear seat will be a mixture of the two zones. If you choose the single zone setting, the entire cabin is treated as one zone. If you choose the dual zone setting, settings can be made separately for the driver’s zone and passenger zone. Select between single and dual zone set- tings under Profiler (see page 93). The cabin temperature can be set to between 58–82°F (15–27°C). In addition, HI (maximum heating and high fan speed) and LO (maximum cooling and maximum fan speed) can be selected. HI and LO can only be selected for the passenger zone if the driver has selected the same setting.


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The displayed temperature is not the actual air temperature but corresponds to the comfort level normally experienced at that temperature after allowance has been made for the airflow, relative humidity, solar radiation, and so on, currently prevailing inside the car. (cid:127) The most usual temperature setting is


between 66–74°F (19–23°C), depending on personal preference and what clothing is worn.


(cid:127) Change the temperature setting in 2°F


(1°C) steps.


(cid:127) Make sure the air vents are open when


cooling the cabin in warm weather.


Panel vent


Settings when HI is selected: (cid:127) Maximum heat (cid:127) Air distribution to windshield and floor (cid:127) High fan speed (6 bars on the fan display). Settings when LO is selected: (cid:127) Maximum cooling (cid:127) Air distribution to air vents in fascia (cid:127) Maximum fan speed (8 bars on the fan


display).


(cid:127) Recirculation ON (depending on outside


temperature).


Air vents The air vents swivel universally, so that air can be directed as desired. In winter, for instance, the outer vents can be directed onto the door windows for enhanced demisting. The amount of air can be individually con- trolled by the regulator on each vent. If you wish to reduce the airflow, start by half- shutting the vent in question.


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The system uses four sensors: (cid:127) Outside air temperature sensor (cid:127) Cabin air temperature sensor (cid:127) Sun sensor (cid:127) Blended air temperature sensors (located in the heater unit and the outer panel vent duct).


The sun sensor is located centrally on the top of the fascia. Note: If the sun sensor is covered, the ACC system will not be able to regulate the cabin climate as intended, especially in strong sunshine.


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 Cabin temperature sensor


Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings. If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other functions will be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is always maintained automatically.


Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recir- culation will be controlled automatically. In falling temperatures the A/C compressor is switched off at approx. 32°F (0 °C). In rising temperatures the A/C compressor is switched on at approx. 40°F (+5 °C). If, when starting the car, the outside air temperature is between 32°F and 40°F (0 and +5 °C), the A/C compressor is switched on. Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual air distribution selections. When the engine is started, the ACC system will be in AUTO mode, provided that no air distribution set- tings are programmed under Profiler (see page 93).


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The A/C compressor must be turned on and off manually with the AC button. The compressor can only be turned on or off while the engine is running. This function has two modes: (cid:127) AC – The system cools and dehumidifies the incoming air. This symbol is not shown in the display.


(cid:127) AC-OFF – The A/C compressor is switched off. The incoming air is not cooled or dehumidified. See also Profiler on page 93.


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To turn the system OFF, press and hold (or press repeatedly) the button to reduce the fan speed until the fan is switched off. Then release the button and press it once more. The A/C compressor will now be disengaged. To re- engage the A/C, press one of the following buttons:


(cid:127) The A/C compressor will be switched on if it was previously engaged, and the air distribution


and fan speed will switch to AUTO.


(cid:127) Higher fan speed The A/C compressor will be switched on if it was previously


engaged, the air distribution will return to its previ- ous setting and fan speed will increase.


(cid:127) Defroster The A/C compressor will be switched on if it was previously disengaged, the air distribution will switch to Defroster and the fan speed will increase (6bars on the display out of a maximum of 8).


When the system is switched OFF: (cid:127) The fan and A/C compressor are switched off. (cid:127) The temperature control is set to 0 % heat. (cid:127) The current air distribution setting is retained. (cid:127) Recirculation can be selected.


The rear window and door mirror heating can be controlled manually or automatically (refer to Profiler). Switch off the rear window and door mirror heating as soon as the glass is clear. The heating will be turned off automatically after 12 minutes. Refrain from placing sharp objects on the parcel shelf, to avoid damaging the heating element.


Recirculation is controlled manually. Recirculation is not selected when the engine is started (fresh air mode). To prevent the smell of washer fluid from entering the car, recirculation can be activated temporarily while washing the windshield. The recirculation symbol will however not light up. This function can be programmed; contact a Saab dealer.


or


to increase or decrease the fan


Press speed. This sets the fan speed (fan speed shown on display). Refer also to Profiler regarding the possibility to increase/decrease the automatic fan speed.


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Air distribution


When defroster is chosen, all the front windows are demisted: (cid:127) High fan speed (cid:127) The air is directed to the defroster vents (cid:127) Normal temperature control (cid:127) Recirculation OFF (cid:127) Rear window and door mirror heating ON. The system will remain in defroster mode until the


or


button is pressed.


The following three buttons for air distribution can be selected indi- vidually or in combination. Press the button or selection of buttons to produce the airflow you desire. Pressing the same button twice will return the system to AUTO. You can also select automatic air distribution by pressing the AUTO button. Initial air distribution to take effect on starting the engine can be set under Profiler (see page 93).


Airflow to windshield vents.


Airflow to facia air vents.


Airflow to floor vents.


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Shown below are several examples of air distribution.


Panel


Windshield – floor (front and rear)


Floor, front and rear


Panel – floor (front and rear)


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Formation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditions It is only in the most extreme conditions that icing and misting of window glass are likely to be a problem, such as in torrential rain or severe cold coupled with high relative humidity, or when passengers are perspiring heavily or wearing wet clothes. The following mea- sures are recommended if such problems should occur: 1 Select 2 Select 3 Increase the fan speed. If this is not enough... 4 Select a higher temperature.


and set the temperature to 70°F (21°C) . If this is not enough...


Windshield – panel – floor (front and rear)


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Calibration Calibration is performed automatically every fifth time the car is started after having been switched off for more than 2 hours. Programming A number of functions can be customized under Profiler (see page 93). Further cus- tomizations can be made at a Saab dealer.


Electric heating, front seats (option)


The seat cushions and backrests of the front seats are heated. Heating is thermostatically controlled. Heating is controlled manually but can also be automatic. Refer to Profiler on page 93. Three heating levels are available. Pressing the button once will turn the heating on at full power. Press the button again to reduce the heating. (cid:127) One press of the button - the thermostat


cuts out at 107°F (+42°C)


(cid:127) Two presses of the button - the thermostat


cuts out at 98°F (+37°C)


(cid:127) Three presses of the button - the thermo-

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