2000 SAAB 9-5 Owners Manual

73 Instruments and controls
Starting in cold weather
To start with, the system will automatically select the defroster set-
ting, maximum heat and low fan speed.
As the engine warms up, air will also be distributed through the floor
vents and the fan speed will be increased.
As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, both the
fan speed and the heat will be decreased to a level determined by
the system.
Starting in hot weather
The system will automatically distribute air through the panel vents
at high fan speed and will switch on the A/C compressor (unless the
ECON switch has been pressed).
If the outdoor temperature is above 86
°F (30°C), the system might
select recirculation after approximately 45 seconds if this is required
in order to reach the desired temperature.
As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, the fan
speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system.
Programming IManual selections can be programmed into the ACC system so that
these will take effect when the car is started. Note that the ignition
must be switched off for at least ten minutes after programming for
the selections to be saved in the system’s memory.
1 Make sure the ignition is ON.
2 Select the desired settings.
3 Press and , simultaneously
(the display will flash to confirm that the settings have been
recorded).
Example: If you want air distribution through the panel vents when
you start the car, press
and then save the setting by pressing
and .
Cancelling the programmed settings (I) To cancel the programmed settings, press and
simultaneously (the display will flash to confirm that the settings
have been cancelled). Panel (and center rear vent)
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74 Instruments and controlsProgramming IIIt is also possible to customize the ACC system, e.g. to adapt to
driving and weather conditions.
To program a function or to cancel a programmed function, press
and hold in the relevant button until the corresponding symbol has
flashed four times on the display and a chime has sounded.
Make sure the ignition is ON.
Example: To have the ACC system switch the heating for the rear
window and door mirrors ON/OFF automatically, press and hold in
until the symbol has flashed four times on the display and a
chime has sounded. Function Operation in AUTO mode
after Programming II Standard operation
in AUTO mode
The A/C compressor will not
cut in unless the outdoor
temperature is above 55
°F
(+13°C).
–This function saves fuel by
delaying the cutting-in of the
A/C compressor. However,
in wet weather it is advisable
to have the A/C compressor
running when outdoor tem-
peratures are below
57°
(+14°C), as the A/C system
reduces the likelihood of the
windows’ misting up.
A/C compressor cuts
in when outdoor tem-
perature is above 41
°F
(+5°C)
Recirculation will be
switched on if the speed of
the car is less than 6 mph (10
km/h) and will be switched off
when the speed has risen
above 20 mph (30 km/h), but
not if the ECON mode has
been programmed according
to "Programming II".
–This function is useful to
prevent fumes being drawn
into the car in traffic jams.
Recirculation is
switched on about
45 seconds after start-
ing if the outdoor tem-
perature is above 86
°F
(+30°C) and the
selected temperature
for the cabin is well
below the actual tem-
perature in both tem-
perature zones.
The heating will come on
about five seconds after the
engine has started if the out-
door temperature is below
41°F (+5°C).
–This function helps to pre-
vent ice or mist forming on
the rear window in cold,
damp weather. Fuel con-
sumption may increase
slightly.
Rear-window heating
can only be switched
on manually.
Function Text displayed on SID
during programming Text displayed on SID
when cancelling
program
ACC: LO TEMP
A/C CTRL ACC: NORMAL
A/C CTRL
ACC: RECIRC
ACC: SPEED CTRL ACC: RECIRC
ACC: NORMAL CTRL
ACC: AUTO
RDEFR CTRL ACC: MANUAL
RDEFR CTRL
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The display shows:
ACC: AUTO
RDEFR CTRL
Once a function has been recorded under ”Programming II”, it will
remain in the system until you cancel the program.
AUTO will still show on the display after a function has been saved
in ”Programming II”. A range of additional functions can be reprogrammed in
the ACC system, although this can only be done by an
authorized Saab dealer, see page 237. Calibration
If the battery has been disconnected or has run flat, the system will
need to be recalibrated.
To start the calibration procedure:
1 Start the engine.
2 Press and simultaneously.
Calibration takes about 30 seconds. During this time and for about
3 seconds after the operation has been completed, the number of
fault codes (if any) stored in the system will appear in the tempera-
ture display on the left. The fault codes themselves will be shown in
the temperature display on the right. Useful tips (Before driving the car to an authorized Saab dealer)
 If AUTO is not shown on the display, see ”Cancelling the pro-
grammed settings (I)” on page 73.
 If you suspect that the ACC system is not functioning properly,
cancel (delete) all programmed settings and then recalibrate the
system.
See ”Cancelling the programmed settings (I) and (II)”, pages 73
and 74, and ”Calibration” above.
Note that AUTO will show on the display even if you have com-
pleted Programming II, but that this does not apply to Program-
ming I.
 If the battery has been disconnected or has run flat, the ACC
system will need to be recalibrated. See ”Calibration” above.
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76 Instruments and controlsCondensation When the A/C system is running, the intake
air is dehumidified, and the resultant con-
densation is drained off through two outlets
underneath the floor of the car, in the vicinity
of the front doors.
It is therefore perfectly normal for water to
be seen dripping from these outlets when
the car is parked. Greater amounts of con-
densation will result in warmer, more humid
ambient air.
Formation of ice and mist in
extremes of weather It is only in the most extreme conditions that
icing and misting of window glass are likely
to be a problem, e.g. in torrential rain or
severe cold coupled with high relative
humidity, or when passengers are perspir-
ing heavily or wearing wet clothes.
The following measures are recommended
if such problems should occur:
1 Select AUTO and 70
°F (21°C) for both
temperature zones.
2 Select Defroster.
If this is not enough...
3 Increase the fan speed.
If this is not enough...
4 Select a higher temperature.
The following measures are recommended
if the occupants feel that it is cold and drafty
in the car:
1 Make sure that all the air vents are fully
open, including the center rear vent.
If this is not enough...
2 Direct the air flow away from the body.
If this is not enough...
3 Raise the temperature setting a degree
or two. If this is not enough...
4 Lower the fan speed.
Fault diagnosis and maintenance,
see page 206.
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77 Saab 9-5 Audio System
Saab 9-5 Audio
SystemQuick guide to the Saab 9-5
Audio System ................... 79
Sound controls................... 81
Radio ................................... 82
Cassette player .................. 84
CD player ............................ 87
CD changer ......................... 89
General functions .............. 93
Steering-wheel controls .... 94
Security lock....................... 94
Technical data .................... 95
Installation of car phone
(option) .............................. 98
Fault codes ......................... 99
IB1198
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78 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemTo get the best out of your Saab 9-5 Audio
System, we recommend that you read
through this entire section.
The Saab 9-5 Audio System is available in
two versions: Premium on the 9-5 and Pres-
tige on the 9-5 SE (Prestige system is also
available as an option on the 9-5 S model.)
Both models have been specially matched
to the Saab 9-5 cabin.
The two models are comprised of a radio,
CD player and cassette player.
A six-disc CD changer for installation in the
luggage compartment is available as a
dealer-installed accessory/option.
The Premium model has seven speakers:
three mounted in the fascia (the center
speaker further enhances the overall sound
image) and one in each door.
The Prestige model (Harman/Kardon) has
nine speakers (9-5 Wagon has eight speak-
ers): three mounted in the fascia (the center
speaker further enhances the sound
image), one in each door and two subwoof-
ers in the rear window shelf (9-5 Wagon:
one subwoofer in the luggage compart-
ment). The subwoofers enhance reproduc-
tion of the lowest base notes.The Audio System is connected to the Saab
Information Display (SID), which is at the
top of the main instrument panel. Mes-
sages, indicators and the like for the Audio
System are shown on this display.
Indicator
AS Radio is in Autostore mode
RDM Random playback of CD
tracks when CD player
selected
(DOLBY B/C) DOLBY B/C noise reduction
on for cassette player
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79 Saab 9-5 Audio System
Quick guide to the
Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio (see page 82)
ON
To switch the system ON, press the volume but-
ton. The last settings used will be activated.
If the Audio System is switched on when the igni-
tion key is not in the switch, the system will auto-
matically be switched off after one hour has
elapsed since a control button on the radio was
last pressed.
OFF
To switch the system OFF, press the volume but-
ton or remove the ignition key.
VOL
To adjust the volume, rotate the VOL control.
BAL
To adjust the balance between the left and right
channels, pull out and turn the VOL control.
BAS
Press to release the button, and adjust the base
level. Lock the setting by pushing the button in.
TRE
Press to release the button, and adjust the tre-
ble. Lock the setting by pushing the button in.
FAD
Press to release the button, and adjust the fade
between the front and rear sets of speakers.
Lock the setting by pushing the button in.
VOL
BAL ON
PULL PUSH
TREFAD BAS
Preset station buttons
Press once: play the preset station.
Press & hold briefly: store a new station.
Auto tuning
Press once: auto (seek) tuning.
Press & hold briefly: manual tuning.
Press once: Autostore ON/OFF.
Press & hold briefly: automatic tuning and
storing of the 6 strongest stations.
Press once: change waveband.
Press once: activate Weather Band.
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80 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemCassette player. See page 84
CD player. See page 87 CD changer (accessory/option). See page 89
Press once: Selects cassette player when
other source active.
When tape playing: Dolby B/C ON/OFF.
Switch to playback other side of tape.
Eject.
Press once: Music search (next track).
Press & hold briefly: Fast forward/rewind.
Press SEEK (mid-segment): Blank skip
ON/OFF.
Press once: switch to CD player when other
source active.
Press & hold briefly: Random playback.
Press once: Track search.
Press & hold briefly: Rapid play (passage
search) or Fast track search.
Press SEEK (mid-segment) once: Switches
between Rapid play (PLAY) and Fast track
search (TRACK).
Press SEEK (mid-segment) & hold briefly:
Scan disc.
SEEKCDRDMSEEK
Remove CD.
Press once: Change to CD changer when CD
player is active.
Press twice: Change to CD changer when radio
or cassette player is active.
Press & hold briefly: Random playback of
entire magazine.
Press once: Track search on current disc.
Press & hold briefly: Rapid play.
Press SEEK (mid-segment) once: Switch
between Rapid play (PLAY) and Fast track
search (TRACK).
Press SEEK (mid-segment) & hold briefly:
Scan/disc.
Press SEEK (mid-segment) & hold
(2 chimes): Scan/magazine.
Selects disc in magazine.
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