2009 SAAB 9-3 Owners Manual

105 Instruments and controls
Headlight washers3The headlights are washed at the same time
as the windshield if the headlights are on.
The headlights are washed every fifth time
the windshield washers are used or if two
(2) minutes have elapsed since the wind-
shield was last washed.
The headlight washers are not activated at
speeds in excess of 125 mph (200 km/h).Adjusting sensitivity
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be
adjusted under Settings.
1Select Settings using the steering
wheel controls, or .
2 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
3Select Rain Sensor.
4 Press the SET button.
5 Select the sensitivity.
6 Confirm this selection by pressing the
SET button.
Go back/modify using the CLR-button.The sensitivity of the sensor is also affected
by the amount of daylight. The sensor is
somewhat more sensitive at night. This
adjustment is automatic.
Explanation of sensor sensitivity.
Rain Sensor
HIGHMEDIUMLOW
HIGH
The sensor is set to high sensitivity.
The wipers start when there is only
a small amount of water on
the windshield.
MEDIUM
The sensor is set to normal sensitivity.
This is one of the Default Settings.
LOW
The sensor is set to low sensitivity (wip-
ers operate only with a large amount of
water on the windshield, i.e., down-
pour).
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106 Instruments and controlsRear window wiper, SportCombiTo obtain:
 a single sweep: move the control to
position 2, the control springs back to the
home position.
 intermittent wiping, 6 seconds: move the
control to position 2.
If the windshield wipers are activated then
the rear window wiper will automatically
changeover to intermittent wiping when
reverse gear is engaged and the engine is
running.
 washing and wiping: move the control to
position 3.
The control returns to the home position.
The wiper makes 3 sweeps after the
washing has finished. If the speed of the
car is below 25 mph (40 km/h) when the
washing has finished the wiper makes an
extra sweep after 5 seconds to wipe off
any washer fluid residue.The washer jet is not adjustable.
Changing wiper blade, see page 216.
When the washer fluid level drops below
1 liter, the rear window washer is deacti-
vated. This is in order to prioritize the wind-
shield. The following message is displayed
on the Saab Information Display (SID):
Washer fluid level low.
Refill.
Rear window wiper, SportCombi1OFF
2 Intermittent wiping
3 Washing and wiping
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107 Instruments and controls
Automatic climate-
control system (ACC)Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an
inlet at the bottom edge of the windshield. It
passes through an effective filter before
reaching the climate control system and
delivery into the cabin. The air is evacuated
via openings in the parcel shelf. It is then led
through outlets on either side of the car
behind the rear bumper.
The Automatic Climate-Control system
(ACC) automatically maintains the desired
cabin temperature, regardless of the
weather outside.
The system will achieve the desired temper-
ature in the quickest possible way.
Note that heating or cooling is not more
rapid by setting the temperature higher
or lower than the final temperature you
desire.
To optimize the performance of the air con-
ditioning system, all windows and the
moonroof3 should be shut. The air vents in
the fascia must be open.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,
it is 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 potential misting on the insides of
the windows, the glass should be cleaned
with a quality glass cleaner. How often this
will need to be done depends on how clean
the air is - if there are smokers in the car, the
windows will need to be cleaned more
frequently.
ACC panel1 Temperature setting: left-hand side
2 AUTO (automatic regulation)
3 Fan speed
4 Manual setting of air distribution
5 Temperature setting: right-hand side6 Recirculation
7 Seat heating, front right seat3
8 Rear window and door mirror heating
9A/C OFF
10 Seat heating, front left seat3
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The system uses seven sensors:
 Outside air temperature sensor
 Cabin air temperature sensor (by the inte-
rior rearveiw mirror)
 Sun sensor (on the facia)
 Blended air temperature sensors 2
(located in the front floor vents).
 Blended air temperature sensors 2
(located in the outer panel vents).
Note
If the sun sensor is covered, the ACC
system will not be able to regulate the cabin
climate as intended.
Sun- and cabin sensor, SportSedan and
SportCombi1 Sun sensor
2 Cabin temperature sensor
Sun- and cabin sensor, Convertible1 Sun sensor
2 Cabin temperature sensor
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109 Instruments and controls
Air ventsThe air 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 amount of air can be individually con-
trolled by the regulator on each vent. If you
wish to reduce the airflow, start by
half-shutting the vent in question.
Certain variants have an air vent on the rear
of the floor console.
Temperature controlThe cabin is divided into two temperature
zones:
1 Driver’s zone.
2 Passenger zone.
The temperature in the rear seat will be a
mixture of the two zones.
The cabin temperature can be set to
between 61–79 °F (16–26 °C).
The selected temperature is not the actual
air temperature but corresponds to the com-
fort level normally experienced at that tem-
perature after allowance has been made for
the airflow, relative humidity, solar radiation,
and so on, currently prevailing inside the
car. The most usual temperature setting is
between 64–75 °F (18–24 °C), depend-
ing on personal preference and what
clothing is worn.
 Change the temperature setting in 2 °F
(1 °C) steps.
Make sure the air vents are open when cool-
ing the cabin in warm weather.
When the ignition is switched off, only the
temperature control affects the system the
next time the engine is started. The system
will warm up/cool down to the temperature
to which the control is set.
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110 Instruments and controlsMAX heat (red indicator):
MAX heating is obtained when the temper-
ature knob is turned to the first position past
79 (to the red LED).
The driver’s side selection controls air distri-
bution and the recirculation status. The tem-
perature can be adjusted on the passenger
side.
MAX heating produces:
 Max heat
 Air distribution to windscreen and floor
 Recirculation OFF
 High fan speed.MAX cooling (blue indicator):
MAX cooling is obtained when the tempera-
ture knob is turned to the first position past
61 (to the blue LED).
The driver’s side selection controls air distri-
bution and the recirculation status. The tem-
perature can be adjusted on the passenger
side.
MAX cooling produces:
 Max cooling effect (A/C compressor will
run even if AC OFF has been selected)
 Air distribution through panel vents
 Max fan speed
 Recirculation ON.
Condensation waterWhen the A/C compressor is on, the incom-
ing air is dehumidified. The resulting con-
densation water is drained away through an
outlet under the car.
It is therefore perfectly normal for water to
be seen dripping from this outlet when the
car is parked. The warmer the ambient air
and the higher the humidity, the more con-
densation will form.
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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.
Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual
air distribution selections.
When the engine is started, the ACC system will be
in AUTO mode.
The A/C-compressor is turned off.
The incoming air is not cooled or dehumidified. Tem-
perature, air distribution, fan speed and recirculation
will be controlled automatically.
Turn the fan control counterclockwise until "OFF"
lights up.
ACC-system OFF.
Fan OFF.
A/C-compressor OFF.
Air distribution selections locked in current settings.
Recirculation can be selected manually.
Heating3 of the front seats is deactivated.
Pressing AUTO-button will put the system into auto-
matic mode.
Reactivation by turning the fan control clockwise one
click causes the system to resume any manual selec-
tions.
The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled
manually.
Deactivate the heating as soon as the rear window is
clear of ice and misting to avoid imposing a heavy
load on the battery longer than necessary. Note, how-
ever, that heating will deactivate automatically after a
set time.
Turn the fan control to increase fan speed.
If fan speed 0 is selected, the A/C-compressor will be
disengaged and the indicator on the AC OFF button
will illuminate.
The recirculation is controlled automatically for opti-
mum cooling.
If necessary, recirculation can also be switched on
manually for shorter times to avoid unpleasant air
from entering the cabin for example.
Poor air quality in the cabin could lead to tiredness.
For this reason you should only drive in the recircula-
tion position temporarily.
If recirculation is switched on when the outside tem-
perature is lower than about +37 °F (+3 °C) (A/C com-
pressor disengaged) then the air humidity in the cabin
increases which could cause misting on the windows.
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112 Instruments and controlsAir distribution
One press: When the defroster is chosen manually,
all the windows (except the rear side windows, where
the air flow is off) are demisted by:
 High fan speed.
 The air is directed to the defroster vents.
 Temperature increases somewhat.
 Recirculation OFF.
 Activation of rear window/door mirror heating.
The defroster function remains engaged until another
selection is made. Heating of the rear window/door
mirrors will, however, deactivate after a set time
period.
Two presses: Air is directed to the windscreen with-
out the fan speed being increase or the rear window
heating being switched on.
To revert to a previous setting, press the AUTO but-
ton.
Defroster and floor vents
Floor vents
Floor and panel vents
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