seats SAAB 9-3 2004 Owner's Manual

111 Instruments and controls
The seat cushions and backrests of the front
seats are heated.
Heating is thermostatically controlled.
Heating is controlled manually but can also
be automatic. Refer to Profiler on page 112.
Three heating levels are available. Pressing
the button once will turn the heating on at full
power. Pressing the button a total of 4 times
will turn the heating off.
 = full.
 = medium.
 = low.
CalibrationCalibration is performed automatically
every fifth time the car is started after having
been switched off for more than 2 hours or
if the battery has been disconnected.ProgrammingA number of functions can be customized
under Profiler (see page 112). Further cus-
tomizations can be made at a Saab dealer.Tips(before contacting a Saab workshop)
 If you feel that the ACC system is not func-
tioning satisfactorily, select "Default
Settings" under Profiler (see page 112.
 To prevent the smell of washer fluid from
entering the car, recirculation can be acti-
vated automatically while the windshield
is washed. The recirculation symbol will
however not light up. This function is
optional; contact a Saab dealer. This
automatic recirculation is the factory
default setting as long as the system is
working in full "AUTO" model with no
customized settings.
Electric heating, front
seats (option)
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112 Instruments and controlsACC- ConvertibleWhen the soft top is folded, the ACC system
switches to manual temperature control.
There are eleven temperature settings: 0–
10.
The system adjusts itself as follows:
 AUTO goes out.
 Heating, air distribution and fan speed are
not affected.
 Recirculation and rear window heating
are cut out.
 The A/C compressor is switched off (man-
ual activation is possible by pressing the
AC button).
All manual selections are possible with the
exception of rear window heating.
When the soft top is raised, the system
reverts to the AUTO mode and the previous
set temperature.
Note: When the soft top or all the windows
are open in a hot, humid climate, turning the
air conditioning on manually can cause con-
densation to form on cold surfaces, such as
the air ducts.
ProfilerSome of the functions of the ACC system
can be customized.
1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to
Profiler.
2 Select Climate System using the
INFO dial.
3 Press in the INFO dial.
4 Select Rear Defroster, Heated Seats,
Fan Settings, Air Distribution, A/C Mode,
Dual/Single Zone or Default Settings by
turning the dial.
5 Confirm this selection by pressing the
INFO dial.
Once you have adjusted the ACC system
settings under Profiler, CUSTOMIZE will
appear on the ACC display.
ACC display when soft top folded
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113 Instruments and controls
Explanation of how the ACC system can be
customized under Profiler.
Climate System
Rear Defroster
AutoManual
Heated Seats
AutoManual
Fan Settings
High speedMedium speedLow speed
Air Distribution
AutoManual
WindshieldPanelFloor
A/C Mode
AutoA/C off
Dual/Single Zone
Dual zoneSingle zone
Default Settings
Are you sure?Ye s N o
Rear Defroster
Auto:The rear window and door mirror
heating is controlled automatically.
This is one of the Default Settings.
Manual:
The rear window and door mirror
heating is switched on with
the button on ACC panel.
Convertible: The rear window heating
cannot be turned on when the soft top is
folded.
Heated Seats
Auto:
The front seat heating is controlled
automatically.
Select the level by repeatedly
pressing the appropriate button on
the ACC panel: 2 arrows on symbol
= standard; 3 arrows = high; 1 arrow
= low. The selected heating setting
is saved when the engine is
switched off. Note: The symbol on
the ACC panel goes out if the heat-
ing is turned off automatically by the
system.
Manual:
See Electric heating, front seats
(option) on page 111
.
This is one of the Default Settings.
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124 Interior equipmentSun visorIlluminated vanity mirrors are provided on
the sun visors. The lighting comes on when
the cover is raised.
Trunk lightingThe trunk lighting is switched on and off
when the trunk lid is opened and closed.
If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be
switched off automatically after 20 minutes
to prevent the battery from running flat.
Cup holderCup holders are provided in the fascia, in
the center console compartment between
the front seats and rear seat cushion. The
cup holder between the seats can be raised
if you wish to use the compartment for
storage.
WARNING
 The cup holder should not be used to
hold cups made of china or glass as
these can cause personal injury in the
event of a crash.
 Use only paper mugs, plastic bottles
or aluminium cans.
 Avoid spillage, particularly of hot
drinks.NOTICETake care not to spill any liquid on the
audio system , the ignition switch or the
like when using the cup holders. Soft
drinks in particular can cause malfunc-
tions.
Sun visor with vanity mirror
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125 Interior equipment
Cup holder in fascia
Cup holder in center console compart-
ment between front seats (certain variants
only)
Cup holder in rear seat cushion
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126 Interior equipmentPower OutletYou can use the electrical socket in the stor-
age compartment (certain variants only)
under the armrest between the front seats to
charge a mobile phone, for example. There
is a recess on each side of the compartment
which will accept a lead so that you can
close the lid without damaging the charger
lead.
Storage compartmentsThere are additional storage compartments
in the rear seat armrest, below the front ash-
tray and in the doors.
WARNING
The maximum output of the cigarette
lighter socket is 240 W (20 A). The rating
of the socket in the compartment between
the seats is the same. Overloading can
result in melting or even fire.
WARNING
The glove compartment must be closed
while travelling. An open glove compart-
ment door could cause personal injury in
the event of a crash.
Open the glove compartment with
the button on the left of the moulding.
Convertible has lockable glove compart-
ment. Use the traditionally key, see page
46.
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127 Interior equipment
Sliding cover in glove compartment to
admit cold air (cars with ACC only).
This allows the storage of chocolate and
chilled drinks, for example.
Storage compartment between front seats
Storage pocket on front edge of seats
(certain variants only)
Storage pocket on back of seats (certain
variants only)
Card holder
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134 Interior equipmentTrunkFolding down the rear seat, Sport SedanConvertible: The rear seat can not be folded.
WARNING
 Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into
position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the
event of heavy braking or a crash.
 Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During
sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and trunk
can climb to 160–180°F (70–80°C). Small children are very
susceptible to heat stroke.
 Keep hands well clear of all moving parts.
 Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf. There is always
a danger of loose objects being thrown forward and causing
injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a
crash. See also page 183.
 When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is
locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since the
center safety belt is mounted in the backrest.
 When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is
locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since other-
wise objects in the trunk could force their way into the cabin
during heavy breaking or a crash.
 Adjust the head restraints for the rear seats to be occupied to
a suitable height before riding in the car.
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135 Interior equipment
For greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and
the wide part can be folded down separately.
Next to the hinges in the trunk are handles for unlocking the rear seat
backrests.
The operation is easier if the front seats are not too far back and
the rear seat head restraints are fully lowered.
1 Unlock the backrest by pulling the appropriate handle in the
trunk.
2 Fold the backrest forward.
Note: When returning the backrest to its upright position, make
sure that it locks properly in place and that the safety belt does
not get caught.
If the left-hand backrest is not properly locked in position, the follow-
ing message is displayed on the SID (equivalent message displayed
for right-hand backrest):Trunk Release Handle, see page 137.
Emergency opening of the narrow backrest, see page
138.
Rear left seat backrest
unlocked.
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140 Starting and drivingIgnition switchThe ignition switch is located on the center
console between the front seats. In cars
with automatic transmission, the remote
control can only be removed when the
selector lever is in position P.NOTICETake care not to spill drinks or to drop
crumbs over the ignition switch. If dirt or
liquid gets into it, the switch may not
operate properly.
If snow from clothing falls into the ignition
switch and melts, the ignition switch can
seize (freeze). Brush snow off clothing
before getting into the car.
WARNING
• Always remove the remote control
before leaving children unattended in
the car.
 Apply the parking brake before remov-
ing the remote control.
 Never remove the remote control
while the car is moving. This will acti-
vate the steering wheel lock and make
it impossible to steer the car.
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