Saab Information Display (SID)
SID UNIT
The SID (Saab Information Display) consists of an EDU and SCC integrated in a single unit. It is located in the upper part of the centre console.
There are four different versions of the SID:
SID unit 1:
- Clock (analogue)
- Outside temperature display
- Light sensor
SID unit 2:
- Clock (analogue)
- Outside temperature display
- Light sensor Audio display
- CHECK messages
- BLACK PANEL
- Trip computer
- Self-diagnostics
SID unit 3:
- Clock (analogue and digital)
- Outside temperature display
- Light sensor
- Audio display
- CHECK messages
- BLACK PANEL
- Trip computer (advanced)
- Self-diagnostics
SID unit 4:
- SID unit 1 with audio display
TRIP COMPUTER
The trip computer has the following features:
(left-hand side)
- TEMP (outside temperature).
- D.T.E. (distance to empty tank).
- FUEL 0 (average fuel consumption).
- ALARM (time alarm, only SID unit 3).
(right-hand side)
- DIST (distance to destination (If no distance is indicated, the distance covered since the SID was last reset will be displayed.), only SID unit 3).
- ARRIV (arrival time, only SID unit 3).
- SPD 0 (average speed, only SID unit 3).
- SPD W (speed warning, only SID unit 3).
The trip computer is operated by means of the buttons situated below the display.
To perform the calculations necessary to present the above information, the SID is supplied with data on:
- speed
- fuel level
- mileage
- accumulated fuel consumption from the main instrument display panel. This data is supplied to pins 16 and 17 of the SID unit.
Selecting The Display Mode
Select the display desired by pressing the INFO button (SID unit 2) or the dot or arrow button (SID unit 3).
The outside temperature is displayed automatically each time the trip computer is switched on. M1995 and later:
On switching off the ignition, the display mode last selected is stored in the SID unit's memory. It will be displayed again next time the ignition is switched on.
Clearing The Display Modes
To clear the trip computer, press the CLEAR button for more than four seconds. A short beep will sound and the text "CLEARED" will appear in the display for two seconds.
The displays concerned are:
- distance to empty tank
- average fuel consumption
- trip meter (not distance to destination, only SID unit 3)
- average speed (only SID unit 3) arrival time (only SID unit 3)
Setting The Computer (only SID unit 3)
Select the desired mode and then press the SET button for more than two seconds. An acoustic signal will then be heard and the text will start flashing.
Increase or decrease the setting of the selected mode using dot or arrow button.
To zero the setting, press "CLEAR". End the setting procedure by pressing the SET button briefly.
UNITS AND LANGUAGES
The SID unit contains four different combinations of units:
- liters/100km + °C
- miles/gallon (US) + °F
- miles/gallon (imp.) + °F
- miles/gallon (imp.) + °C
It is possible to obtain messages in six different languages:
- swedish
- english
- german
- french
- italian
- spanish
Settings
SID unit 2 :
Press the INFO and CLEAR buttons simultaneously for more than two seconds.
Set the desired combination of units using the INFO button and/or change the language by means of the CLEAR button.
To exit, wait for more than five seconds after the last selection or switch off the ignition.
SID unit 3 :
Press the CLEAR and SET buttons simultaneously for more than two seconds.
Set the desired combination of units using the (-) button and/or change the language by means of the (+) button.
To exit, press the SET button or wait for more than five seconds after the last selection or switch off the ignition.
CHECK MESSAGES
If a CHECK message is activated, an acoustic signal will be heard, the INFO lamp in the main instrument display panel will light up and a message will appear in the display.
If the message starts with a + sign, more than one message has been activated. They will appear in the following order:
1 DISENGAGE GEAR
2 TEST BRAKE LIGHTS
3 SHIFT DOWN
4 CHECK SOFT TOP
5 CHECK LATCHES
6 CHECK TRUNK
7 CLOSE TRUNK LID
8 OVERHEATED CLUTCH
9 BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE
10 FRONT LIGHT FAILURE
11 REAR LIGHT FAILURE
12 CHECK FAN BELT
13 WASHER LEVEL LOW
14 COOLANT LEVEL LOW
15 TIME FOR SERVICE
The driver acknowledges a message by pressing any button except BLACK PANEL. If more than one message has been activated, the next message is made to appear in the same way. Once a message has been acknowledged it will not appear again.
Note: The following messages cannot be cleared by an acknowledgment:
TEST BRAKE LIGHTS cannot be cleared by an acknowledgment. DISENGAGE GEAR cannot be cleared by an acknowledgment, the gear must be disengaged.
CHECK SOFT TOP, CHECK LATCHES and CHECK TRUNK will reappear after acknowledgment if the fault has not been rectified.
SERVICE MESSAGE
SID 2 and 3 incorporate a service indicator which causes the "TIME FOR SERVICE" message to appear in the SID unit display when the car is due for scheduled service. This is governed by the odometer which tells how many miles the car has covered since the last time it was serviced. The service interval is programmable and programmed at the factory to suit different market requirements. If necessary, the service interval can be changed with the aid of a SAT Scan Tool.
On model year 1995 and later cars the number of days since the last time the car was service is also counted.
Activation Of The Service Message
M1994: The service message appears when only 1,000 km or 600 miles remain until the next scheduled service is due.
M1995: Depending on which occurs first, the service message appears when the day counter reaches 365 days or when only 1,000 km or 600 miles remain until the next scheduled service is due.
Manual Resetting
To clear the service message, press the CLEAR button for at least eight seconds. "CLEARED" will then appear in the display after four seconds and an acoustic signal will be heard. "SERVICE" will appear four seconds later and another acoustic signal will be heard. On resetting, the service interval will be revised upward and the day counter zeroized (M1995 only). The service message will not appear now until it time for the scheduled service.
Resetting With A ISAT Scan Tool
On model year 1995 cars it is possible to use a ISAT Scan Tool to reset the service message even if it has not been activated. This is useful if the car is serviced prior to a long journey. The interval to the next scheduled service is then calculated on the basis of the current odometer reading. When the service message is reset, the day counter is zeroized at the same time.