2002 SAAB 9-5 heater

82 Instruments and controlsAfterheater, V6-engine
carsThe afterheater enables a comfortable tem-
perature to be maintained inside the car
even after the engine has been switched off.
The heater can be activated up to 10 min-
utes after the engine has stopped, although
the coolant temperature must be at least
104°F (40°C) for the heater to operate.
To start the heater:
1 The ignition should be OFF.
2 Press and hold the AUTO button on the
ACC panel for about a second, until a
chime is sounded and the following
appears on the SID:
”SPARE HEATER
ACTIVATED”.
After five seconds, the SID will indicate how
much heat is available (0 – 100%).
To switch off the heater:
1 Press the OFF button on the ACC panel.
The heater will also be switched off if the
ignition is turned ON. The following settings will be used when the
heater is running:
 Air distribution in AUTO mode.
 Recirculation not active but can be
selected manually.
 Fan speed is automatic and cannot be
changed.
 Only the fan speed is shown on the dis-
play. If AUTO is pressed, the system
selections will be indicated.
The following controls do not operate while
the afterheater is on:
 Rear-window heating.
 ECON.
 User presets.
Some of the functions can be repro-
grammed. For further information, please
consult your Saab dealer (see page 259).
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123 Interior equipment and trunk
Rearview mirrorsThe rear-view mirror has day/night positions
that can be selected by means of a knob
beneath the mirror. Adjust the mirror in day
position.
Door mirrorsThe passenger side door mirror is of the
wide-angle ‘‘aspheric” type.
The adjusting switch is on the driver’s door.
If the car is equipped with a programmable
driver’s seat, the settings of the door mirrors
can also be stored in the preset buttons for
the seat (see page 120).
The mirrors are heated, and the heating
comes on and goes off with the rear-window
heater.
The mirror glass can also be adjusted man-
ually by gently pressing the glass in the
desired direction.The door mirrors are designed to fold back
if knocked. They can also be fully retracted
for parking in tight spaces, such as on the
car deck of a ferry. Remember to fold them
out again before driving off.
WARNING
Take care not to trap your fingers
between the door and the mirror when
folding the mirror out again. NOTEThe door mirrors should be fully retracted
before the car enters an automatic car
wash.
IB426
2
1
Rearview mirror 1 Day position
2 Night position
IB1157
12
Adjusting the door mirrors 1 Select mirror
2 Use touch pad to adjust mirror
IB428
Door mirror folded in
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171 Starting and driving
 Driving in a low gear results in higher fuel
consumption than in a high gear because
of the higher engine speed for a given
road speed. Always change up to a higher
gear as soon as traffic conditions allow
and use the highest gear as much as pos-
sible.
 Check the air pressure in the tires once a
month. Incorrect pressures increase tire
wear. It is better to have slightly higher
pressure than lower.
 Check fuel consumption regularly.
Increased consumption can indicate that
something is wrong and that the car
needs to be checked by an authorized
Saab dealer.
Practical trials on the roads have demon-
strated that substantial savings in fuel con-
sumption can be made if the above advice
is heeded.Road conditions Wet roads increase fuel consumption, as do
unpaved roads and driving in hilly country
(the amount of fuel saved driving downhill is
less than the additional amount required to
climb the hill).
Engine block heater (standard
equipment in Canada, accessory in
U.S.)The following are just some of the benefits
to the car and the environment of using an
engine block heater:
 Lower fuel consumption.
 Reduced wear on the engine.
 Inside of car warms up faster.
 Exhaust emissions substantially reduced
over short runs.
The engine heater is effective at outside
temperatures up to +15-20°C. The warmer
it is outside, the shorter the time the engine
heater needs to be connected. Longer than
1.5 hours is unnecessary.
If the car is equipped with a removable,
electrical cabin heater that is not in use, this
should be stored in the luggage compart-
ment.
Driving in cold weatherBefore starting a journey in cold weather
you should check the following:
 That the wiper blades have not become
frozen to the windshield/glass.
 Brush any snow away from the air intake
for the heater system (opening between
hood and windshield).
 It may be advisable to lubricate the
door-lock cylinder (use molybdenum
disulphide, MoS
2) to prevent its freezing.
If the lock has frozen, take care not to
break the key (or use the remote control)
– heat it first or spray it with de-icer.
 Periodically during the winter, add gaso-
line anti-freeze to the fuel to dispel any
condensation in the fuel tank which could
freeze and cause problems in the system.
Keep the tank well filled to reduce the risk
of condensation forming.
If the car is parked outside in freezing
weather, fuel additives (gasoline
anti-freeze) will not do any good as it
cannot remove water that has already fro-
zen. Park the car in a warm place so that
any ice that may have built up melts, then
add gasoline anti-freeze when filling up
the tank. Condensation is caused by
changes in the outdoor temperature or by
the car being parked alternately in a
garage and outside.
 It is particularly important when the roads
are slippery that the brakes and tires be in
good condition.
WARNING
Never switch the engine off while driving
as the effect of the brakes and power
steering will be greatly reduced.
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220 Car care and technical informationFuse box under hood
Fuses
Relays
# Amp Function
1 40 Radiator fan, high speed
2 60 ABS/TCS/ESP
3– –
4 7,5 Load angle sensor (cars with xenon headlights)
5 15 Heater
6 10 A/C; car alarm siren
7 15 Bulb test
8––
9––
10 15 High beam headlight, left
11 15 Low beam headlight left
12 15 High beam headlight, right
13 15 Low beam headlight, right
14 30 Radiator fan, high speed
15 15 Fog lights (front spoiler)
16 30 Wiper, rear ; headlight washers
17 15 Horn
18 – –
# Function
1 Bulb test; head light; high beam flasher
2 Headlight washer
3 Front fog lights
4 Wiper, rear (9-5 Wagon)
5–
6–
7 Rain sensor
8 Radiator fan, low speed
9 Radiator fan, high speed
10 A/C-compressor
11 Radiator fan, high speed, right fan
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2
IB1797
2 1
14 1312 7 6
5 1
15 168
11
10 9
178 5
17 14 11 7 4
16 13 69
10 3
15 12
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261 Index
IndexAA/C system, fault diagnosis
________ 231
A/C system, maintenance _________ 231
ABS brakes
____________________ 165
ACC
__________________________ 72
ACC functions
___________________ 75
ACC, automatic climate control
______ 72
ACC, calibration
_________________ 80
ACC, condensation _______________ 81
ACC, programming _______________ 78
ACC, useful tips
_________________ 80
Adjusting the steering wheel
_______ 122
Adjustment, seats
_______________ 118
Afterheater, V6-engine cars
________ 82
Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis
and maintenance
______________ 231
Air distribution, ACC ______________ 77
Airbag
_________________________ 29
Alarm __________________________ 43
Alarm functions
__________________ 46
Alarm signals
_______________ 43
, 46
Alternator
_____________________ 201
Alternator drive belt
_________ 201
, 253
Alternator rating
________________ 253
Anticorrosion treatment
___________ 235
Antidazzle rear-view mirror
________ 124
Ashtrays
______________________ 128
Audio System
___________________ 83
Audio System, quick guide
_________ 85Autochecking of lights on starting
____56
Automatic climate control (ACC) _____72
Automatic transmission,
technical data
_________________254
BBattery
________________________199
Battery charging/replacing
________200
Battery, boost starting
____________182
Belt guide
______________________12
Boost starting using jump leads
____182
Booster cushion
_________________27
Brake and clutch fluid
____________197
Brake-fluid reservoir
_____________197
Brakes, technical data ____________255
Bulbs, changing
_________________204
Bulbs, table of
__________________215
CCD changer
_____________________95
CD player
______________________93
CHECK messages
_______________63
CHECKING
_____________________63
Calibration, ACC
_________________80
Cancelling the programmed settings
__78
Car alarm
______________________43
Car care
______________________187
Cargo net, 9-5 Wagon
____________139
Carpeting, care of
_______________232
Cassette player
__________________90Catalytic converter,
important considerations
________ 150
Central locking
__________________ 38
Change language in SID
__________ 64
Change of address notification
____ 246
Changing a wheel
______________ 227
Changing bulbs
________________ 204
Changing the wheels round
_______ 223
Changing wiper blades
__________ 202
Chassis number
_______________ 257
Chassis number, key to
__________ 258
Child safety
____________________ 19
Child safety locks, rear doors
______ 41
Child seat, integral
_______________ 27
Cleaning, engine bay ____________ 233
Clock
______________________ 63
, 64
Color code, body
_______________ 257
Color code, trim ________________ 257
Compact spare wheel
___________ 226
Condensation, ACC
______________ 81
Coolant
______________________ 196
Courtesy Headlight Feature
_______ 66
Cruise control
_________________ 164
Cup holder
____________________ 131
DDICE/TWICE
__________________ 217
Dampers
_____________________ 255
Date code, tires
________________ 225
Dim-dipped beam _______________ 65
Direction indicators ______________ 67
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