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Instruments and controls
Formation of ice and mist in
extreme weather conditions
It 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 perspir-
ing heavily or wearing wet clothes. The fol-
lowing measures are recommended if such
problems should occur:
1 Select AUTO and set the temperature to
70 °F (21 °C)
2 Push one time on the defroster button. If
this is not enough...
3 Increase the fan speed. If this is not
enough...
4 Select a higher temperature.
The seat cushions and backrests of the front
seats are heated.
Heating is thermostatically controlled.
The heating has two effect steps.
We do not recommend prolonged use of the
higher level for people with sensitive skin.
Heating is controlled manually but can also
be automatic. Refer to Settings on
page 115.
Calibration
Calibration is performed automatically
every 40:th time the car is started after
having been switched off for more than
2 hours or if the battery has been discon-
nected.
Programming
A number of functions can be customized
under Settings (see page 115).
Tips
(before contacting a dealer. We recom-
mend that you contact a Saab dealer)
• If you feel that the ACC system is not func-
tioning satisfactorily, select "Default
Settings" under Settings, see page 115.
ACC- Convertible
When the soft top is folded, several func-
tions in the ACC-system is effected.
The system adjusts itself as follows:
• the sensitivity of the temperature knob
changes
• air distribution and fan speed can only be
adjusted manually
• Recirculation and rear window heating
are cut out
• The A/C compressor is switched off
(manual activation is possible by pressing
the AC OFF button).
All manual selections are possible with the
exception of rear window heating and
defroster function.
When the soft top is raised, the system
reverts to the AUTO mode and the set tem-
perature.
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.
Electric heating, front
seats
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