2002 SAAB 9-5 Owners Manual

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The system has five sensors: 
 Outdoor temperature sensor.
 Interior temperature sensor.
 Sun sensor (mounted on top of the 
fascia).
 Two blended-air temperature senso

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Temperature control The cabin is divided into two temperature 
zones: 
 The driver’s zone.
 The passenger zone (front and rear 
seats).
The desired temperature can be s

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FunctionsPressing 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 s

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The rear-window and door-mirror heating is 
controlled manually. Switch off the heating as soon as the rear window 
is clear, to avoid imposing a heavy load on the bat-
ter

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Air distribution
Press once: Defrosting of all windows will take 
place (air flow to rear side windows shut off) with: The fan running at high speed.
 Air being distribut

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SAAB 9-5 2002  Owners Manual 78 Instruments and controlsStarting 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

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Programming IIIt is also possible to customize the ACC system, e.g. to adapt to 
driving and weather conditions. 
Function  Operation in AUTO mode 
after Programming II Sta

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SAAB 9-5 2002  Owners Manual 80 Instruments and controlsTo 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