2009 SAAB 9-7X center console

OnStar®System.............................................2-35
Universal Home Remote System......................2-38
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With One Triangular LED)...........................2-39
Storage Areas................................................2-43
Glove Box...................................................2-43
Cupholders..................................................2-43
Overhead Console........................................2-44Center Console Storage.................................2-44
Luggage Carrier...........................................2-44
Rear Floor Storage Cover..............................2-45
Cargo Cover................................................2-46
Cargo Tie Downs..........................................2-47
Moonroof.......................................................2-47
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Ignition Positions
The ignition switch is
located on the center
console, and has
four different positions.
In order to shift out of P (Park), turn the ignition to
ON/RUN and apply the brake pedal.
Notice:Using a tool to force the key to turn in the
ignition could cause damage to the switch or break
the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the
way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key
cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer.
9(LOCK/OFF):This position locks the ignition and
transmission. The key can only be removed when
the ignition switch is in LOCK/OFF and the vehicle
has power.The steering wheel can bind with the wheels turned off
center. If this happens, move the steering wheel from
right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY.
If this doesn’t work, then the vehicle needs service.
ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY):This position can be used
to operate the electrical accessories.
R(ON/RUN):This position can be used to operate the
electrical accessories and to display some instrument
panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The switch
stays in this position when the engine is running.
If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery
could be drained. You may not be able to start the
vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended
period of time.
/(START):This position starts the engine. When
the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch
returns to ON/RUN for driving.
A warning tone will sound when the driver door is
opened, the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or
LOCK/OFF and the key is in the ignition.
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Reprogramming a Single Universal
Home Remote Button
To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote
buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier
in this section, beginning with Step 2.
For help or information on the Universal Home Remote
System, call the customer assistance phone number
underCustomer Assistance Offices on page 7-6.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
Lift the glove box handle up to open it. Use the key to
lock and unlock the glove box.
Cupholders
A cupholder is located on
the instrument panel next
to the radio.
To open the cupholder, push once on the support
and the cupholder will move into position for use.
To close the cupholder, lift the support up towards the
instrument panel.
A cupholder is located on the front of the center
console and two more are located at the rear of the
center console. To use the rear cupholders, pull down
on the lid.
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Overhead Console
For this vehicles with 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 3-17.
Universal Home Remote System on page 2-38.
Moonroof on page 2-47.
Center Console Storage
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 3-95.
Rear Climate Control. SeeRear Climate Control
System on page 3-23.
Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-18.
Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-20.
For vehicles with the center armrest compartment,
pull up on the latch handle located underneath the
front edge to lift the cover.
Luggage Carrier
{CAUTION:
If something is carried on top of the vehicle that
is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like
paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can
catch it while the vehicle is being driven. This can
cause a driver to lose control. The item being
carried could be violently torn off, and this could
cause a collision, and damage the vehicle. Items
may be carried inside. Never carry something
longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of
the vehicle.
The vehicle may be equipped with a luggage carrier
that allows things to be loaded on top of the vehicle.
The luggage carrier, if equipped, has side rails attached
to the roof, and places to use for tying things down.
These allow for thing to be loaded on the vehicle,
as long as they are not wider or longer than the
luggage carrier.
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Exit Lighting
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when
you remove the key from the ignition. If the dome
override is off, these lights will stay on for a short period
of time and then will go out.
Reading Lamps
Press the indented part of the lenses on the reading
lamps located in the overhead console to turn them
on or off.
Electric Power Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM)
that estimates the battery’s temperature and state
of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best
performance and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is
raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up.
When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered
slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a
voltmeter gage 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 are on, such as: 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,
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY.
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 3-45.
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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 helps to 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 ON/RUN.
This feature also turns off the parking lamps and
headlamps under most circumstances, if they are left
on. Turn the exterior lamps knob to turn them back on.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
Accessory power outlets let you plug in auxiliary
electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone.
The 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.Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible
with the accessory power outlet and could result in
blown vehicle or adaptor fuses. If you experience
a problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional
information on the accessory power outlets.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to the
vehicle can damage it or keep other components
from working as they should. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use
equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of
20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before
adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow
the proper installation instructions included with
the equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the warranty. Do not hang
any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the
plug because the power outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only.
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Audio System (cont.)
Radio Reception..........................................3-98
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-95
Setting the Clock.........................................3-57
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-97
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-99
Audio System(s).............................................3-58
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-14
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-25
Operation...................................................2-24
B
Battery..........................................................5-42
Electric Power Management..........................3-17
Run-Down Protection...................................3-18
Bluetooth
®.....................................................3-74
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-6
Brake Fluid....................................................5-39
Brakes..........................................................5-39
System Warning Light..................................3-31
Braking........................................................... 4-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19Bulb Replacement...........................................5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-53
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-51
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-50
Headlamps.................................................5-51
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-50
License Plate Lamps....................................5-55
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-55
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps.................5-53
Buying New Tires...........................................5-74
C
Calibration.....................................................2-32
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-113
Carbon Monoxide...........................2-12, 2-30, 4-18
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-100
Cargo Cover..................................................2-46
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-47
CD, MP3 .......................................................3-68
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-44
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Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-17
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual......................................................3-74
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
O
Odometer......................................................3-26
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-26
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-13
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-18
Pressure Gage............................................3-37
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-22
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-17
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-35
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-39
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-23
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-18
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-34
Heated Mirrors............................................2-34
Power Mirrors.............................................2-34Overhead Console..........................................2-44
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-104
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-29
Park Brake....................................................2-27
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-30
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-29
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-59
Passing.........................................................4-12
PASS-KEY
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-17
PASS-Key®III Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................2-18
Perchlorate Materials Requirements,
California..................................................... 5-3
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-24
Phone
Bluetooth
®..................................................3-74
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.......................................5-106
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
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