Saab 2001 9-5 2.3 Turbo Ecopower, Owner'S Manual

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76 Instruments and controls
Starting 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 be distributed through the floor
vents and the fan speed will be increased.
As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, both the
fan speed and the heat will be decreased to a level determined by
the system.
Starting in hot weather
The system will automatically distribute air through the panel vents
at high fan speed and will switch on the A/C compressor (unless the
ECON switch has been pressed).
If the outdoor temperature is above 86
° F (30°C), the system might
select recirculation after approximately 45 seconds if this is required
in order to reach the desired temperature.
As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, the fan
speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system.
Programming I
Manual selections can be programmed into the ACC system so that
these will take effect when the car is started. Note that the ignition
must be switched off for at least ten minutes after programming for
the selections to be saved in the system’s memory.
1 Make sure the ignition is ON.
2 Select the desired settings.
3 Press and , simultaneously
(the display will flash to confirm that the settings have been
recorded).
Example: If you want air distribution through the panel vents when
you start the car, press
and then save the setting by pressing
and .
Cancelling the programmed settings (I)
To cancel the programmed settings, press and
simultaneously (the display will flash to confirm that the settings
have been cancelled).
Panel (and center rear vent)
A
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