2007 SAAB 9-7X climate control

Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 9
Rear Seats
............................................. 16
Safety Belts
............................................ 18
Child Restraints
...................................... 38
Airbag System
........................................ 64
Restraint System Check
......................... 82
Features and Controls
................................ 85
Keys
....................................................... 87
Doors and Locks
.................................... 92
Windows
................................................ 99
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 101
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 106
Mirrors
.................................................. 121
OnStar
®System
................................... 125Universal Home Remote System
.......... 128
Storage Areas
...................................... 139
Moonroof
.............................................. 144
Instrument Panel
....................................... 145
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 148
Climate Controls
................................... 167
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 174
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 194
Audio System(s)
................................... 212
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 263
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 264
Towing
................................................. 302
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something
that could damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage
the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could
be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They
use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specic component,
control, message, gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the
following topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in
Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
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Liftgate/Liftglass
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
liftgate or liftglass open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your
vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even
death. If you must drive with the liftgate
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the liftgate or
liftglass:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your climate control
system to its highest speed and select
the control setting that will force
outside air into your vehicle. See
“Climate Control System” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way. SeeEngine Exhaust on page 119.
Liftgate Release
To unlock the liftgate, use the power door lock
switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 90. The liftglass will also unlock
when the liftgate is unlocked.
Press the button on the liftglass to open it.
To open the entire liftgate, lift the handle located
in the center of the liftgate. When the liftgate
is opened, the liftglass will lock after a short delay.
Emergency Release for Opening
Liftgate
1. Remove the trim plug, located on the inside of
the liftgate in the center, to expose the access
hole in the trim panel.
2. Use a tool to reach through the access hole in
the trim panel.
3. Pry the left release lever up to the unlock
position. Pry the right release lever up to
unlatch the liftgate.
4. Reinstall the trim plug.
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Running the Engine While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if
you ever have to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control
system off could allow dangerous exhaust
into your vehicle. See the earlier caution
underEngine Exhaust on page 119.
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your
vehicle even if the climate control fan is at
the highest setting. One place this can
happen is a garage. Exhaust — with
CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in
a garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
SeeWinter Driving on page 291.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave
your vehicle when the engine is running
unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you are on fairly level ground,
always set your parking brake and move
the shift lever to PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
will not move. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 117.
If you are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 305.
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Overhead Console
Your vehicle may have this feature. The overhead
console may include reading lamps, a Universal
Home Remote, and a moonroof switch. See
the following for more information:
Reading Lamps on page 164.
Universal Home Remote System
(With Three Round LED) on page 128or
Universal Home Remote System
(With One Triangular LED) on page 129.
Moonroof on page 144.
Center Console Storage Area
Grasp the front lever on the center console while
lifting the top to open it.
The console may contain one or more of the
following components:
Rear Seat Audio Controls. SeeRear Seat
Audio (RSA) on page 257for more
information.
Rear Climate Control. SeeRear Climate
Control System on page 173for more
information.
Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 166for more
information.
Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 107.
If your vehicle has the center armrest
compartment, lift the cover by pulling up on the
latch handle located underneath the front edge of
the armrest.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 148
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 150
Other Warning Devices............................. 150
Horn.......................................................... 150
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 151
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 151
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 152
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 153
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 153
Windshield Wipers..................................... 154
Windshield Washer.................................... 155
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 155
Headlamp Washer..................................... 156
Cruise Control........................................... 156
Headlamps................................................ 160
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 160
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 161
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 161
Fog Lamps................................................ 162
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 163
Dome Lamps............................................. 163
Dome Lamp Override................................ 163
Entry Lighting............................................ 164
Exit Lighting.............................................. 164
Reading Lamps......................................... 164Electric Power Management...................... 164
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 165
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 166
Climate Controls......................................... 167
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 167
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 172
Rear Climate Control System.................... 173
Climate Controls Personalization................ 173
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 174
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 175
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 176
Trip Odometer........................................... 176
Tachometer............................................... 176
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 177
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 177
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 178
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 179
Charging System Light.............................. 182
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 182
Brake System Warning Light..................... 183
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 184
StabiliTrak
®Service Light........................... 185
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light......................... 185
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 186
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 172.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 151.
C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 259.
D. Horn. SeeHorn on page 150.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 175.
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 154.
G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button and Driver
Information Center Buttons. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 150orDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 194.
H. Rear Window Washer/Wiper. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 155.
I. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 163.J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 329.
K. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 163.
L. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 212.
M. Climate Controls. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 167.
N. Gear Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 112.
O. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 107.
P. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 116.
Q. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 166.
R. Cupholder. SeeCupholder(s) on page 139.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 139.
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A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams,
fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It
can increase engine idle speed to generate more
power, whenever needed. It can temporarily
reduce the power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels,
without being noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action, this action may
be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as Battery Saver Active or Service
Battery Charging System. If this message is
displayed, it is recommended that the driver
reduce the electrical loads as much as possible.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 199.Battery Run-Down Protection
This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, and
vanity lamps if they are left on for more than
20 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep
the battery from running down.
If the battery run-down protection shuts off the
interior lamps, it may be necessary to do one of
the following to return to normal operation:
Shut off all lamps and close all doors.
Turn the ignition key to RUN.
This feature will also turn off the parking lamps
and headlamps under most circumstances, if they
are left on. If you would like to turn them back
on, turn the exterior lamps knob.
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