2005 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 93

Instruments and controls Calculating the requisite average speed (What average speed do I need to maintain to get to my destination in time?) This function should be used before starting out a journey. To calculate the requisite average speed, the distance must first be given. First, set the distance under Dist. 1 Then use the INFO dial to select the Arriv function. 2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given audible confirmation. 3 Turn the INFO dial to set the estimated time of arrival. 4 Press the INFO dial to finish setup. The average speed (Speed Ø) will be shown for 10 seconds. This average speed will be updated during the journey. Setting the date 1 Select the Date function using the INFO dial. 2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given audible confirmation. 3 Turn the INFO dial to set the year. 4 Press the INFO dial. 5 Turn the INFO dial to set the month. 6 Press the INFO dial. 7 Turn the INFO dial to set the day. 8 Confirm the setting by pressing the INFO dial. 91 NIGHTPANEL To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be selected. In this mode, the amount of information displayed is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated. When the NIGHTPANEL button is pressed, only the speedometer will be illuminated. All other instrument lighting will be switched off and the needles drop to zero. Note: All indicator and warning lights and messages will operate normally if required. Temp (when the outside temperature falls or rises to between 26 and 38°F (-3 and +3°C)) and D.T.E. (when the remaining fuel is only sufficient for approx. 80 miles (50 km) of driving) are even shown in Night Panel model.