2000 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 85

Instruments and controls Starting in cold weather: The automatic climate control system selects the defroster position, max. heating and low fan speed to begin with. As the engine temperature rises, the fan speed is increased and air is routed towards the floor. 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 automatic climate control system selects air to the panel vents and high fan speed. Recirculation is switched on about 30 seconds after starting if the selected cabin temperature is markedly lower than the actual temperature. Unless the ECON button has been depressed, the A/C compressor is always switched on at outside temperatures above 32°F (0°C) in order to cool and dehumidify the incoming air, unless the ECON button has been depressed. As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, the fan speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system. 85 Action to be taken in special types of weather Normally, misting and icing problems on the windows do not occur other than in extreme situations, e.g. when you are driving in heavy rain or severe cold in combination with high air humidity or when those travelling in the car are sweaty and wet. If you have trouble with misting or icing in such cases we suggest the following countermeasures: 1 Select (21°C). and temperature 70°F 2 Select . If this is not enough ...3 Increase the fan speed. If this is not enough ...4 Select a higher temperature. Air to the rear side windows is supplied by the floor ducts. To demist these windows you should therefore select a defroster/floor combination by pressing both buttons at the same time. IB793