2004 SAAB 9-5 climate control

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Instrument panel
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Indicator and warning lights ______ 54
Speedometer _________________ 61
Odometer and trip meter ________ 60
Fuel gauge___________________ 61
Temperature gauge ____________ 61
Parking lights____________ 69
High/low beam __________ 69
Daytime running lights_____ 69
Instrument illumination ____ 71
Changing bulbs __________ 215Turn signal and lane change
indicators ______________ 71
High beam flasher ________ 69
Cruise control ___________ 167Front fog lights (certain mod-
els) ___________________ 72
Ashtrays (accessory) ___________ 131
Cigarette lighters (accessory) ____ 132
Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 63
Night panel___________________ 67
Clock _______________________ 68
Wipers and washers ______ 73
Rear-window wiper (9-5
Wagon) _______________ 74
Rain sensing wipers (option) 73
Washers _______________ 214
Wipers and washers ______ 213Saab 9-5 Audio System ___ 85
Steering-wheel controls ___ 102Hazard warning lights_____ 72Automatic climate control
(ACC) ________________ 75
Air conditioning (ACC) ____ 252
Electric heating, front seats ______ 15
Ventilated front seats ___________ 15Steering-wheel controls ___ 102
Sentronic, manual mode ___ 163
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53 Instruments and controls
Instruments and
controls Indicator and warning
lights _______________ 54
Instruments ___________ 60
Saab Information Display
(SID) ________________ 63
Switches _____________ 69
Automatic climate control
(ACC) _______________ 75
ECON OFF
…F
…C
ECON OFF
CLEAR
SET
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TREBAL ON
FA D BAS
PULL PUSH
ASSEARCH
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75 Instruments and controls
Automatic climate
control (ACC) The ACC system automatically works to
maintain the desired temperature inside the
car.
The system will achieve the desired temper-
ature in the quickest possible way. Note that
selecting a higher or lower temperature than
that desired will not speed up the process.
For the ACC system to be most effective, all
windows (and sunroof, if fitted) should be
closed.
Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an
inlet grille adjacent to the bottom edge of the
windshield. The air flows through a filter
upstream of the ACC system before deliv-
ery to the cabin. Cabin air is evacuated via
openings in the rear parcel shelf and then
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,
heated.
The filter is a combined particle and char-
coal filter. It is so efficient that levels of nox-
ious substances such as benzene and tolu-
ene are also reduced.To reduce the likelihood of misting on the
insides of the windows, the glass should be
cleaned with a quality window cleaner. How
often this will need to be done depends on
how clean the air is – if there are smokers in
the car, cleaning will need to be done more
frequently.
AUTO
ECON OFF
AUTO
ºF
ºC
ºF
ºC
ECON OFF
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ACC panel 1 Temperature setting: LH side
2 AUTO: All settings selected automatically
3 Manual setting of fan speed
4 Manual setting of air distribution
5 Rear-window heating: ON/OFF 6 Recirculation: ON/OFF
7 A/C compressor: ON/OFF
8 ACC system: ON/OFF
9 Temperature setting: RH side
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76 Instruments and controls
The system has five sensors:
 Outdoor temperature sensor
 Interior temperature sensor
 Sun sensor (mounted on top of the fascia)
 Two blended-air temperature sensors
(mounted inside the front floor vents)
Note If anything is placed over the sun sen-
sor, the ACC system will not function prop-
erly.
Panel vents The panel 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 flow of air through the panel vents can
be controlled individually for each vent by
means of the adjacent control. The climate
control system works best if the panel vents
are open. If you find the air cold or that it is
drafty, start by directing the air away from
the body. If the center vent is aimed up, it will
cool the interior temperature sensor and
you may need to adjust ACC up or down,
depending upon temperature desired.
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Panel vent
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1
2
1 Interior-temperature sensor
2 Sun sensor
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77 Instruments and controls
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 set
between 58 and 82°F (15 and 27°C). In
addition, there are also HI and LO settings
(see below). The HI and LO settings for the
passenger zone can only be selected if they
are also selected for the driver’s zone.
The displayed temperature is not the abso-
lute temperature but corresponds to the
comfort level normally experienced at that
temperature after allowance has been
made for the air flow, relative humidity, solar
radiation, etc., currently prevailing inside
the car.
 The most usual temperature setting is
64–76°F (18–24°C), depending on per-
sonal preference and what clothing is
worn.
 It is recommended that changes in the
temperature setting be made in steps of
2°F (1°C).
 Once the desired climate has been
achieved, the rear center vents can be
closed to prevent warm air being distrib-
uted at face height.Settings when HI selected:
 Maximum heat
 Air distribution to windshield and floor
 Recirculation OFF (even if manually
selected before)
 Fan: high speed
 Settings shown on ACC display
Settings when LO selected:
 Maximum cooling (A/C compressor will
run even if ECON manually selected
before)
 Air distribution through panel vents
 Fan: maximum speed
 Recirculation ON
 Settings shown on ACC display
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Air vent at rear side window
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237 Car care and technical information
Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applica-
ble on the tire sidewall between tread shoul-
der and maximum section width. For exam-
ple:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature
A
The following information relates to the
system developed by the United States
National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion, which grades tires by treadwear, trac-
tion and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles sold in the United
States.) The grades are molded on the side-
walls of most passenger car tires. The Uni-
form Tire Quality Grading system does not
apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires,
tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12
inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-pro-
duction tires.
While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary
with respect to these grades, they must also
conform to federal safety requirements and
additional General Motors Tire Perfor-
mance Criteria (TPC) standards.Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and a half (1.5) times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100. The rela-
tive performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service prac-
tices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades repre-
sent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlled condi-
tions on specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance. Warn-
ing: The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest),
B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance
to the generation of heat and its ability to dis-
sipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temper-
ature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire
is established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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282 SpecificationsSeveral of the systems in your Saab
car can be adjusted to better fit your
individual needsSome functions are governed by legal
requirements and cannot therefore be
reprogrammed.
Consult an authorized Saab dealer for fur-
ther information.
Car alarm/central locking system:
 The sound level of the siren when locking/
unlocking, HIGH or LOW.
 The number of blinks when locking/
unlocking, 1 to 7.
 Automatic locking of the trunk when the
car is driven, 1 to 8 mph (2–14 km/h), YES
or NO.
 Preclude the unlocking of the trunk while
the car is driven, YES or NO.
 Automatic locking of the trunk after
1 second–4 minutes if it has not been
opened, YES or NO.
 Automatic locking of the trunk when it is
closed, YES or NO.
 Automatic locking of all doors when the
car is driven above 7.5 mph (12 km/h),
YES or NO.Saab Information Display:
 Outdoor temperature display can be
adjusted.
Miscellaneous:
 Select the on-time for heated rear seat.
 Coolant temperature gauge adjustment
can be increased/decreased.
 Fuel level gauge adjustment can be
increased/decreased.
 Additional sweep of the wipers after wind-
shield washer function (ON or OFF).
 Follow me home on-time can vary from 20
to 50 seconds.
 Night panel illumination deactivation
speed for the speedometer can be
adjusted.
Following adjustments can be done
by the driver:Automatic Climate Control (ACC):
To alter the preprogrammed ”AUTO” start
up mode with your own preferences you can
manually select the desired settings for:
 Temperature.
 Fan speed.
Air distribution.
See ”Programming I” on page 81 and ”Pro-
gramming II” on page 82.
Saab 9-5 Audio System (see page 101):
 Maximum starting volume (when the
radio is switched on).
 Telephone volume (if the car is equipped
with a phone connected to the audio sys-
tem).
 Speed dependent volume (volume
increases or decreases with vehicle
speed).
 Loudness.
Daytime Running Lights:
To disable, turn off the ignition and pull out
fuse 35, see page 229.
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283 Index
Index
AA/C system, fault diagnosis
_______ 252
A/C system, maintenance
_________ 252
ABS brakes
____________________ 168
ACC
__________________________ 75
ACC functions
___________________ 78
ACC, automatic climate control
_____ 75
ACC, calibration
_________________ 83
ACC, condensation _______________ 84
ACC, programming _______________ 81
ACC, useful tips
_________________ 83
Adjusting the steering wheel
_______ 120
Adjustment, seats
________________ 12
Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis
and maintenance ______________ 252
Air distribution, ACC ______________ 80
Airbag
_________________________ 31
Alarm _________________________ 46
Alarm functions
__________________ 49
Alarm signals
________________ 46
, 49
Alternator
_____________________ 212
Alternator drive belt
__________ 212
, 275
Alternator rating
________________ 275
Anticorrosion treatment
___________ 256
Antidazzle rear-view mirror
________ 125
Ashtrays
______________________ 131
Audio System
___________________ 85
Audio System, quick guide
_________ 87
Autochecking of lights on starting
____ 60Automatic climate control (ACC)
_____ 75
Automatic transmission, technical
data
_________________________ 276
Aviod theft, tip
__________________ 197
BBattery
________________________ 210
Battery charging/replacing
________ 211
Battery, boost starting
____________ 191
Before a long journey ____________ 258
Before towing a camper or trailer
___ 181
Belt guide
______________________ 17
Boost starting using jump leads
____ 191
Brake and clutch fluid
____________ 208
Brake-fluid reservoir
_____________ 208
Brakes, technical data ____________ 277
Bulbs, changing
________________ 215
Bulbs, table of
__________________ 226
Buying new tires ________________ 235
CCD changer
_____________________ 97
CD player
______________________ 95
CHECK messages
_______________ 67
CHECKING
_____________________ 67
Calibration, ACC
_________________ 83
Cancelling the programmed settings
_81
Car alarm
______________________ 46
Car care
______________________ 199
Cargo net, 9-5 Wagon
____________ 142Carpeting, care of
_______________ 253
Cassette player
__________________ 92
Catalytic converter, important
considerations _________________ 152
Central locking ___________________ 40
Change language in SID
___________ 68
Change of address notification
_____ 266
Changing a wheel
_______________ 247
Changing bulbs
_________________ 215
Changing wiper blades
___________ 213
Charger/Jump starting ____________ 193
Charging the battery/Jump starting
__ 193
Chassis number
________________ 280
Chassis number, key to
___________ 281
Checks before towing a camper or
trailer
________________________ 181
Child safety
_____________________ 23
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 43
Cleaning, engine bay
_____________ 255
Clock
_______________________ 67
, 68
Color code, body
________________ 280
Color code, trim _________________ 280
Compact spare wheel
____________ 246
Compass
______________________ 126
Condensation, ACC
_______________ 84
Coolant
_______________________ 207
Courtesy Headlight Feature
________ 70
Cruise control
__________________ 167
Cup holder
_____________________ 134
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