2000 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 74

74 Instruments and controls The heating will come on Rear-window heating about five seconds after the can only be switched engine has started if the out- on manually. door temperature is below 41°F (+5°C). -This function helps to prevent ice or mist forming on the rear window in cold, damp weather. Fuel consumption may increase slightly. To program a function or to cancel a programmed function, press and hold in the relevant button until the corresponding symbol has flashed four times on the display and a chime has sounded. Make sure the ignition is ON. Function Text displayed on SID during programming ACC: LO TEMP A/C CTRL ACC: RECIRC ACC: SPEED CTRL ACC: AUTO RDEFR CTRL Text displayed on SID when cancelling program ACC: NORMAL A/C CTRL ACC: RECIRC ACC: NORMAL CTRL ACC: MANUAL RDEFR CTRL Programming II It is also possible to customize the ACC system, e.g. to adapt to driving and weather conditions. Function Operation in AUTO mode after Programming II The A/C compressor will not cut in unless the outdoor temperature is above 55°F (+13°C). -This function saves fuel by delaying the cutting-in of the A/C compressor. However, in wet weather it is advisable to have the A/C compressor running when outdoor temperatures are below 57° (+14°C), as the A/C system reduces the likelihood of the windows' misting up. Recirculation will be switched on if the speed of the car is less than 6 mph (10 km/h) and will be switched off when the speed has risen above 20 mph (30 km/h), but not if the ECON mode has been programmed according to "Programming II". -This function is useful to prevent fumes being drawn into the car in traffic jams. Standard operation in AUTO mode A/C compressor cuts in when outdoor temperature is above 41°F (+5°C) Recirculation is switched on about 45 seconds after starting if the outdoor temperature is above 86°F (+30°C) and the selected temperature for the cabin is well below the actual temperature in both temperature zones. Example: To have the ACC system switch the heating for the rear window and door mirrors ON/OFF automatically, press and hold in until the symbol has flashed four times on the display and a chime has sounded.