2008 SAAB 9-7X auxiliary battery

or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center
(DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is
normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical
loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is
because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning
fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is
needed for very high electrical loads.
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 3-48.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.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
With the accessory power outlets, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
Your vehicle has three accessory power outlets. There
are two outlets located below the climate controls
and one outlet is on the rear of the center oor console.
Remove the cover from the outlet to use the outlet.
Be sure to put the cover back on when not using the
accessory power outlet.
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Battery Replacement
To change the batteries on the headphones,
do the following:
1. Turn the screw to loosen the battery door
located on the left side of the headphones.
Slide the battery door open.
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly,
using the diagram on the inside of the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the battery door and tighten the
door screw.
If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of
time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
Stereo RCA Jacks
The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen.
The RCA jacks allow audio and video signals to
be connected from an auxiliary device such as a
camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system.
Standard RCA cables, not included, are needed
to connect the auxiliary device to the RCA jacks.
The yellow connector inputs video and the red and
white connectors input right and left audio. Refer to
the manufacturer’s instructions for proper connection
of the auxiliary device.To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system,
connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded
RCA jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and
the RSE system power on. If the RSE system had
been previously in the DVD player mode, pressing the
SRCE button on the faceplate or the remote control
will switch the RSE system between the auxiliary device
and the DVD player.
How to Change the Video Format when
in the Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC.
In some countries, the video format may be in the
PAL system. To change the video format, perform
the following:
1. Press the display menu button.
2. Press the down arrow button to highlight the
Video Format option.
3. Press the enter button to select Video Format.
4. Press the right or left arrow button to select
the desired video format.
5. Press the enter button to accept the change.
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Battery Replacement
To change the remote control batteries, do the following:
1. Remove the battery compartment door located on
the bottom of the remote control.
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly, using
the diagram on the inside of the battery
compartment.
3. Close the battery door securely.
If the remote control is to be stored for a long period
of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition might not be
in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY.
The parental control button
might have been turned on.
The power indicator light
ashes.
Disc will not play. The system might be off.
The parental control button
might have been turned on.
The power indicator light
will ash.
The system might be in
auxiliary mode.
The disc is upside down
or is not compatible.
Problem Recommended Action
The picture does not ll
the screen. There are
black borders on the
top and bottom or on
both sides or it looks
stretched out.Check the display mode
settings in the display menu.
The disc was ejected,
but it was pulled back
into the DVD player.The disc is being stored in the
DVD player. Press the eject
button again to eject the disc.
In auxiliary mode, the
picture moves or scrolls.Check the auxiliary input
connections at both devices.
Change the Video Format to
PAL or NTSC. See “Stereo
RCA Jacks” previously for
how to change the video
format.
The language in the
audio or on the screen
is wrong.Check the audio or language
selection in the main
DVD menu.
The remote control
does not work.Check to make sure there
is no obstruction between
the remote control and
the transmitter window.
Check the batteries to make
sure they are not dead
or installed incorrectly.
The parental control button
might have been turned on.
The power indicator light
will ash.
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Fuses Usage
20 Blank
21 Locks
23 Blank
24 Unlock
25 Ignition 0
26 Overhead Battery/OnStar
®System
27 Rainsense™ Wipers
28 Sunroof
29 Accessory
30 Parking Lamps
31 Truck Body Controller Accessory
32 Truck Body Controller 5
33 Front Wipers
34 Ignition 3
35 Vehicle Stop
36 Transmission Control Module
37 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B
Fuses Usage
38 Front Parking Lamps
39 Rear Left Turn Signal
40 Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning 1
41 Front Right Turn Signal
42 Radio
43 Trailer Park
44 Rear Right Turn Signal
45 Blank
46 Auxiliary Power 1
47 Blank
48 Ignition 0
49 Not Used
50 Blank
51 Front Left Turn Signal
52 Brakes
53 Truck Body Controller 4
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