2000 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 73

Instruments and controls Programming I 73 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. ACC69 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 . and then save the setting by pressing Panel (and center rear vent) Starting in cold weather To start with, the system will automatically select the defroster setting, 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. 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).