2009 SAAB 9-7X child lock

Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key
is dangerous for many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The windows will
function with the keys in the ignition and children
could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in
a vehicle with children.
This vehicle has double-sided keys that can be used for
the ignition and door lock.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer/retailer
provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and
a key code number.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle
will not open it. You increase the chance of
being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear safety
belts properly and lock the doors whenever
you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked vehicles
may be unable to get out. A child can be
overcome by extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even death from heat
stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever
you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your doors can help
prevent this from happening.There are several ways to lock and unlock your
vehicle. From the outside, use the remote keyless
entry transmitter or the key.
From the inside, slide the
manual lever forward or
rearward.
The manual lever on each door works only that
door’s lock.
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Power Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is
dangerous for many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The windows will
function and they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children.
When there are children in the rear seat use the
window lockout button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.The controls for the power windows are located on the
armrest on each of the side doors. With power windows,
the switches operate the windows when the ignition
is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-21. The driver’s door
also has a switch for each of the passenger’s windows.
Press down the top of the switch to lower the window
and pull up on the switch to raise the window. If you
hold the switch down for three to seven seconds
after the window has been completely lowered or raised,
the window will not operate for about 15 seconds.
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Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and nd
a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out
from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked
cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can
be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time. But
sometimes you cannot stop in time because there is no
room. That is the time for evasive action — steering
around the problem.
The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply the brakes. SeeBraking on page 4-4.
It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a
collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or
right depending on the space available.
An emergency like this requires close attention and
a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the
recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, it can be turned
a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either
hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as
quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the
object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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Filling the Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel re can
cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you
and others, read and follow all the instructions on
the pump island. Turn off the engine when you are
refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or
refueling the vehicle. Do not use cellular phones.
Keep sparks, ames, and smoking materials away
from fuel. Do not leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling the vehicle. This is against the law
in some places. Do not re-enter the vehicle while
pumping fuel. Keep children away from the fuel
pump; never let children pump fuel.The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel
door on the driver side of the vehicle.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise.
While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the
hook on the fuel door.
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Chains, Tire...................................................5-80
Charging System Light....................................3-30
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-34
Gages Warning Light...................................3-40
Check Gas Cap Light......................................3-41
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-104
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-31
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-39
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position........................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position.........................1-48
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-48
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-103
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-101
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-99
Finish Care...............................................5-102
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-100
Interior.......................................................5-97Cleaning (cont.)
Leather......................................................5-99
Tires........................................................5-104
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-104
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-101
Weatherstrips............................................5-100
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-102
Climate Control System
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-24
Dual Automatic............................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-23
Rear ..........................................................3-23
Clock, Setting.................................................3-57
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-10
Compass.......................................................2-32
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-16
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-30
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-33
Cooling System..............................................5-29
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-38
Cupholders....................................................2-43
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-9
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
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Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-15
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-31
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-65
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-16
Cluster.......................................................3-25
Overview..................................................... 3-4
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-43
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-60
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-34
Lamps
Dome ........................................................3-16
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-16
Reading.....................................................3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-23
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-39
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-55
Liftgate/Liftglass..............................................2-12
Liftglass/Liftgate..............................................2-12
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-28
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-32
Brake System Warning.................................3-31
Charging System.........................................3-30
Check Gages Warning.................................3-40
Check Gas Cap..........................................3-41
Cruise Control.............................................3-38
Gate Ajar...................................................3-40
Highbeam On.............................................3-39
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-41
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-29
Reduced Engine Power................................3-39
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-27
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Light (cont.)
Security.....................................................3-38
Service All-Wheel-Drive................................3-40
StabiliTrak Service.......................................3-32
StabiliTrak
®Indicator....................................3-33
Tire Pressure..............................................3-34
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-16
Exit ...........................................................3-17
Lights............................................................3-13
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-7
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.....................................4-10
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-21
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Door ........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door .................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-41
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-39
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-44
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-2
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-34
Memory Seat................................................... 1-3
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-45
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-34
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-34
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-34
Moonroof.......................................................2-47
MP3 .............................................................3-68
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-5
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