Saab 9-5, Owner'S Manual

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70 Instruments and controls
Using Dist. as a trip meter
If no value is programmed in Dist., it func-
tions as a trip meter. This is indicated by an
arrow to the right in the display.
Reset the trip meter by briefly pressing the
CLR button.
Calculating the arrival time if a specified
average speed is maintained:
1 Select Dist.
2 Set the distance.
3 Select Speed Ø.
4 Set the average speed you intend to
drive at.
5 SID switches to Dist. automatically. The
calculated arrival time is now displayed
to the right.
The Speed Ø function will show actual
values once you start driving.
Average fuel consumption, Fuel Ø
The average fuel consumption is calculated
using the values for fuel consumed and dis-
tance driven since last reset. This value is
stored in the car’s trip computer even when
the engine is switched off.
To reset the value, hold CLR depressed
until a chime sounds. The text Cleared is
displayed.
Resetting values
To reset the value, hold CLR depressed
until a chime sounds. The text Cleared is
displayed.
The following functions will be reset simulta-
neously:
• D.T.E. (the value is reset to the distance
that can be reached with the amount of
remaining fuel)
• Fuel Ø
• Speed Ø (average speed)
Values programmed in Dist., Alarm and
Speed W. are not reset. See respective
function
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