display SAAB 9-3 2008 Owner's Manual

91 Instruments and controls
When the engine is started, the function that
was selected when the engine was
switched off is displayed, with the following
exceptions:
Temp is displayed if the outside tempera-
ture is between 26 and 38°F (–3 and
+3°C).
D.T.E. is displayed if less than or equal to
30 miles (50 km).Outdoor temperature
The Temp function is always activated
(even in NIGHTPANEL mode) if the outdoor
temperature rises or falls to between 26 and
38°F (–3 and +3°C).
If the temperature sensor, located under the
front bumper, is covered by snow or ice,
temperature readings will be unreliable.Setting values
1 Select one of the functions using the
steering wheel controls, or .
Dist (preset to 100 miles (100 km) if not
previously set)
SpeedØ
Speed W (preset to 55 mph (90 km/h)
2 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
3 Use the steering wheel controls to select
the value. (Press CLR to reset the
value.)
4 Press the SET button to finish setup.
Using DIST as a trip meter
1Select Dist using the steering wheel
controls, or .
2 Press and hold the CLR button for
approx. 1 second.
An arrow will now appear on the right-hand
side of the display, indicating that the trip
meter is running.
WARNING
Remember that roads can be icy even at
temperatures of above 38°F (+3°C),
especially on bridges and stretches of
road that are sheltered from the sun.
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92 Instruments and controlsResetting a single function
1 Select the function you wish to reset
using the steering wheel controls, or
.
FuelØ
SpeedØ
Tr i p (Dist used as trip meter)
2 Press and hold the CLR button for
approx. 1 second.
The selected function will now be reset.
Resetting the trip computer
Press and hold the CLR button (approx.
3 seconds) until audible confirmation is
given.
The following functions will be rest:
FuelØ
SpeedØ
D.T.E. (the value is reset to the distance
possible on the remaining fuel if fuel
consumption is 10l/100 km, lower
consumption means a longer possible
distance)
Tr i p (Dist used as trip meter)Speed warning
This value is preset to 55 mph (90 km/h).
The value can be set to between 0 and
150 mph (0 and 250 km/h).
1Select Speed W using the steering
wheel controls, or .
2 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
3 Adjust the speed using the steering
wheel controls.
4 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET
button.
Go back/modify using the CLR-button.
The word ON on the right-hand side of the
display indicates when the speed warning
function is active.
An audible alarm will sound if the set speed
is exceeded.
Disengage the function with the CLR button.
Re-engage the function using the SET but-
ton.Calculating the arrival time
(When will I arrive if I know how far I have to
drive?)
This function should be used before starting
out a journey.
To calculate the arrival time, the distance
must first be given.
1Select Dist using the steering wheel
controls, or .
2 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
3 Set the distance to the destination using
the steering wheel controls.
4 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET
button.
The calculated arrival time will now appear
on the right-hand side of the display.
If you take a break, this time will be added to
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93 Instruments and controls
You can check the distance left by selecting
Dist. At the same time you can check the
calculated time of arrival.
After the distance to destination has
decreased to zero, Dist will function as a trip
meter (see Using DIST as a trip meter). The
starting value for the trip meter will be the
last distance set for the Dist function.
Example: The Dist function is set to
100 miles. After the count-down has
reached 0 miles, Dist will act as a trip meter
beginning at 100 miles.Calculating the arrival time if a specified
average speed is maintained
(When will I arrive if I know how far I have to
drive and know what my average speed will
be?)
This function should be used before starting
out a journey.
First, set the distance under Dist.
1 Then select SpeedØ function.
2 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
3 Set the estimated average speed using
the steering wheel controls.
4 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET
button.
The distance and the calculated time of
arrival is now displayed.
The time of arrival is updated during the
journey based on the average speed since
Dist was set. The speed of the car must
exceed 12 mph (20 km/h).
By selecting Dist during the journey, you
can see how much distance is left to travel.
When Dist reaches zero it acts as a trip
meter. The trip meter starts from the dis-
tance that was set previously.
NIGHTPANELTo improve night-driving conditions inside
the car, the Night Panel mode can be
selected. In this mode, the amount of infor-
mation 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.
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94 Instruments and controlsUnder Settings you can choose whether
the entire speedometer scale (0–160 mph)
or only part of the scale (0–90 mph) should
be illuminated in NIGHTPANEL mode.
1Select Settings using the steering
wheel controls, or .
2 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
3Select Speed Scale Illum.
4 Press the SET button.
5Select 0–160 mph or 0–90 mph.
6 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET
button.
Alarm1Select Settings using the steering
wheel controls, or .
2 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
3Select Alarm Clock using the steering
wheel controls.
ON or OFF is displayed.
If OFF is shown and the alarm time is to
be set, press SET button (do not keep
held in) and wait for the audible signal.
The previously time set is now shown.
Press SET button.
If ON is shown and the alarm time is to
be activated, press SET button once,
OFF is shown in the display. Press SET
button again to activate the function.
4 Select alarm time using the steering
wheel controls.
5 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET
button.
Go back/modify using the CLR-button.
When the alarm sounds push one of the left
steering wheel controls.
SettingsUnder this heading you can select for exam-
ple language and units.
1Select Settings using the steering
wheel controls, or .
2 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
3 Select heading using the steering wheel
controls.
4 Press the SET button.
5 Select using the steering wheel controls.
6 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET
button.
Select EXIT once you have made the
desired settings.
Settings
Speed Scale Illum.
0–160 mph0–90 mph
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95 Instruments and controls
The number of systems that are displayed
on the SID depends on the car’s equipment
level. The list shown below includes the
systems that can be found in your car.Rain Sensor, page 103.
HIGHMEDIUMLOW
Theft Alarm, page 56.
FULL ALARMDOOR ONLY
Park Assistance, page 182.
ONOFF
Alarm Clock, page 94.
ONOFF
Language.
ENGLISH UKENGLISH USFRANCAISDEUTSCHITALIANOESPANOLSVENSKA
Speed Scale Illum.
0–160 mph0–90 mph
Speed Scale Sel.
BOTH SCALESONLY MPH SCALE
Unit
METRICUSIMPERIAL
Climate System, page 115.Next Service: xx%.
INTERMEDIATEMAIN
Time for Service.
INTERMEDIATEMAINMAIN & INTERMEDReset Service Ind?
YES NO
TCS, page 175.
ONOFF
ESP, page 177.
ONOFF
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96 Instruments and controlsExplanation of the various selections under
Settings.Resetting the service indication
Reset the service indication in accordance
with the following:
1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion, the engine must be switched off.
2Select Settings using the steering
wheel controls, or .
3 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
4Select Time for Service.
5 Press the SET button.
6 To the question Reset Service Ind?
select YES (Press CLR button to undo).
ClockAdjustments can be made in the Infotain-
ment system.
See separate Manual. Rain Sensor
The sensitivity has three levels.
Park Assistance
The Park Assistance can be shut off by
choosing OFF.
Alarm Clock
Setting of alarm clock is possible.
Language
Select the desired language. The num-
ber of languages can vary between
markets.
Speed Scale Illum.
Select the proportion of the speedo-
meter to be illuminated in NIGHT-
PANEL mode.
Speed Scale Sel.
Select if both scales or just mph-scale
shall be illuminated in NIGHTPANEL
mode.Unit
Select the desired group of units.
Next Service: xx%
Displayed percentage is approximately
equivalent to the condition of the
engine oil. 100% is equivalent to new
engine oil. The type of service that is
required is also shown here.
Time for Service.
When it is time for service the required
service type is displayed.
INTERMEDIATE
MAIN
MAIN & INTERMED
A service indication must only be
reset after the service has been
performed.
TCS/ESP
Select whether the system shall be on
or off. The car has either TCS or ESP.
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103 Instruments and controls
Priority of audible informationIf two or more functions are active simulta-
neously, the most important function at that
time will be prioritized.
If, for example, the direction indicators are
active when you engage reverse, the park-
ing assistance (if fitted) will be heard instead
of the direction indicators. When reverse is
disengaged, the direction indicators will be
heard, if they are still active.
Wipers and washersWindshield wipersPosition 1 is a spring-loaded position that
will produce a single sweep of the wipers.
The wipers always return to their home posi-
tion when the ignition is turned off.
To leave the wipers positioned vertically on
the windshield, proceed as follows:
1 Switch off the engine and remove the
remote control.
2 Activate the wipers within the next
16 seconds by pressing the stalk switch
down.
When the ignition is next switched on the
wipers will return to their home position.
Changing wipers blades, see page 220.
Rain sensor3
33 3When the rain sensor is activated the follow-
ing symbol is displayed in SID .
The rain sensor automatically controls the
windshield wipers. The sensor is located on
the windshield beside the rearview mirror.
The system varies the frequency of wiping
between single sweeps and continuous
wiping, depending on the amount of pre-
cipitation.
WARNING
Turn the rain sensor off if the ignition is
ON to avoid personal injury when clearing
snow and ice from the windshield.NOTETurn the rain sensor off before washing
the car in an automatic carwash, to avoid
damaging the windshield wipers.
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104 Instruments and controls
Activate the rain sensor by lifting the stalk
switch to the AUTO position. The wipers
make one sweep for reference to see how
much water is on the windshield. Thereafter
the sensor compares the amount of water
on the windshield with this reference value.
If the stalk switch is left in the AUTO position
when the engine is switched off, when the
engine is next started it must first be moved
to the 0 or 3 position and then back to AUTO
to reactivate the sensor.
If the system malfunctions, the wipers will
operate at low speed when the stalk switch
is set to the AUTO position and SID will
show:
WashersActivate the washers by pulling the stalk
switch towards the steering wheel.
When the washers are operated, the wipers
will make 3, 4 or 5 sweeps, depending on
how long the washers were kept on. If
the speed of the car is less than 12 mph
(20 km/h), the wipers will make an addi-
tional sweep after roughly 8 seconds.
When the washer fluid level drops below
1 quart (1 litre), the headlight washers (if
equipped) are deactivated. This is in order
to prioritize the windshield. The following
message is displayed on the SID:
Rain sensor malfunc.
Contact service.
Washer fluid level low.
Refill.
Windshield wipers with rain sensor0OFF
1 Single sweep
2 AUTO - rain sensor engaged
3 Low speed
4 High speed
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106 Instruments and controlsRear window wiper, SportCombiTo obtain:
a single sweep: move the control to
position 2, the control springs back to the
home position.
intermittent wiping, 6 seconds: move the
control to position 2.
If the windshield wipers are activated then
the rear window wiper will automatically
changeover to intermittent wiping when
reverse gear is engaged and the engine is
running.
washing and wiping: move the control to
position 3.
The control returns to the home position.
The wiper makes 3 sweeps after the
washing has finished. If the speed of the
car is below 25 mph (40 km/h) when the
washing has finished the wiper makes an
extra sweep after 5 seconds to wipe off
any washer fluid residue.The washer jet is not adjustable.
Changing wiper blade, see page 221.
When the washer fluid level drops below
1 litre, the rear window washer is deacti-
vated. This is in order to prioritize the wind-
shield. The following message is displayed
on the Saab Information Display (SID):
Washer fluid level low.
Refill.
Rear window wiper, SportCombi1OFF
2 Intermittent wiping
3 Washing and wiping
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128 Interior equipmentErasing the three buttons
To erase programming from the three but-
tons (individual buttons cannot be erased
but can be "reprogrammed" as outlined
below), follow the step noted:
Press and hold the two outer buttons until
the indicator light begins to flash-after
20 seconds. Release both buttons. Do
not hold for longer that 30 seconds. The
garage opener is now in the train (or
learning) mode and can be programmed
at any time beginning with "Programming"
- step 3.Opening a garage door
To operate, simply press and release the
programmed button. Activation will now
occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door
opener, gate operator, security system,
entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.).
For convenience, the hand-held transmitter
of the device may also be used at any time.
AutodimmingPress button 5 briefly to switch autodimming
on or off. When autodimming is switched on,
a 1 is displayed briefly in the compass win-
dow. A 0 indicates that autodimming is
switched off.Buttons for garage opener, autodimming
and compass
1–3 Garage opener
4LED
5 Autodimming/compass ON/OFF
6 Compass bearing
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