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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 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 117).
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:
AC – The system cools and dehumidifies the
incoming air. This symbol is not shown in the
display.
AC-OFF – The A/C compressor is switched off.
The incoming air is not cooled or dehumidified.
See also Profiler on page 117.
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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:
The A/C compressor will be
switched on if it was previously
engaged, and the air distribution
and fan speed will switch to AUTO. 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. 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 (6 bars
on the display out of a maximum of 8).
When the system is switched OFF:
The fan and A/C compressor are switched off.
The temperature control is set to 0 % heat.
The current air distribution setting is retained.
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.
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Recirculation is controlled manually.
Recirculation is not selected when the engine is
started (fresh air mode).
Press or to increase or decrease the fan
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.
Air distribution
When defroster is chosen, all the front windows are
demisted:
High fan speedThe air is directed to the defroster ventsNormal temperature controlRecirculation OFFRear 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 117).
Airflow to windshield vents.
Airflow to facia air vents.
Airflow to floor vents.
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114 Instruments and controlsShown below are several examples of air distribution.
Windshield
Panel
Floor, front and rear
Windshield – floor (front and rear)
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Formation of ice and mist in extreme weather
conditionsIt 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 and set the temperature to 70°F (21°C)
2 Select . If this is not enough...
3 Increase the fan speed. If this is not enough...
4 Select a higher temperature.
Panel – floor (front and rear)
Windshield – panel – floor (front and rear)
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116 Instruments and controlsThe 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 117.
Three heating levels are available. Pressing
the button once will turn the heating on at full
power. Pressing the button a total of 4 times
will turn the heating off.
= full.
= medium.
= low.
CalibrationCalibration is performed automatically
every fifth time the car is started after having
been switched off for more than 2 hours or
if the battery has been disconnected.ProgrammingA number of functions can be customized
under Profiler (see page 117). Further cus-
tomizations can be made at a Saab dealer.Tips(before contacting a Saab workshop)
If you feel that the ACC system is not func-
tioning satisfactorily, select "Default
Settings" under Profiler (see page 117.
To prevent the smell of washer fluid from
entering the car, recirculation can be acti-
vated automatically while the windshield
is washed. The recirculation symbol will
however not light up. This function is
optional; contact a Saab dealer. This
automatic recirculation is the factory
default setting as long as the system is
working in full "AUTO" model with no
customized settings.
Electric heating, front
seats (option)
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ACC- ConvertibleWhen the soft top is folded, the ACC system
switches to manual temperature control.
There are eleven temperature settings: 0–
10.
The system adjusts itself as follows:
AUTO goes out.
Heating, air distribution and fan speed are
not affected.
Recirculation and rear window heating
are cut out.
The A/C compressor is switched off (man-
ual activation is possible by pressing the
AC button).
All manual selections are possible with the
exception of rear window heating.
When the soft top is raised, the system
reverts to the AUTO mode and the previous
set temperature.
Note: When the soft top or all the windows
are open in a hot, humid climate, turning the
air conditioning on manually can cause con-
densation to form on cold surfaces, such as
the air ducts.
ProfilerSome of the functions of the ACC system
can be customized.
1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to
Profiler.
2 Select Climate System using the
INFO dial.
3 Press in the INFO dial.
4 Select Rear Defroster, Heated Seats,
Fan Settings, Air Distribution, A/C
Mode, Dual/Single Zone or Default
Settings by turning the dial.
5 Confirm this selection by pressing the
INFO dial.
Once you have adjusted the ACC system
settings under Profiler, CUSTOMIZE will
appear on the ACC display.
ACC display when soft top folded
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Explanation of how the ACC system can be
customized under Profiler.
Climate System
Rear Defroster
AutoManual
Heated Seats
AutoManual
Fan Settings
High speedMedium speedLow speed
Air Distribution
AutoManual
WindshieldPanelFloor
A/C Mode
AutoA/C off
Dual/Single Zone
Dual zoneSingle zone
Default Settings
Are you sure?Ye s N o
Rear Defroster
Auto:The rear window and door mirror
heating is controlled automatically.
This is one of the Default Settings.
Manual:
The rear window and door mirror
heating is switched on with
the button on ACC panel.
Convertible: The rear window heating
cannot be turned on when the soft top is
folded.
Heated Seats
Auto:
The front seat heating is controlled
automatically.
Select the level by repeatedly
pressing the appropriate button on
the ACC panel: 2 arrows on symbol
= standard; 3 arrows = high; 1 arrow
= low. The selected heating setting
is saved when the engine is
switched off. Note: The symbol on
the ACC panel goes out if the heat-
ing is turned off automatically by the
system.
Manual:
See Electric heating, front seats
(option) on page 116
.
This is one of the Default Settings.
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