engine SAAB 9-7X 2007 Owner's Guide

Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
Your vehicle has a
computer which
monitors operation of
the fuel, ignition,
and emission control
systems.
This system is called OBD II (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended
to assure that emissions are at acceptable
levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce
a cleaner environment. The check engine light
comes on to indicate that there is a problem and
service is required. Malfunctions often will be
indicated by the system before any problem is
apparent. This may prevent more serious damage
to your vehicle. This system is also designed to
assist your service technician in correctly
diagnosing any malfunction.Notice:If you keep driving your vehicle with
this light on, after awhile, your emission
controls may not work as well, your fuel
economy may not be as good, and your engine
may not run as smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that may not be covered by your
warranty.
Notice:Modications made to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system
of your vehicle or the replacement of the
original tires with other than those of the same
Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect
your vehicle’s emission controls and may
cause this light to come on. Modications to
these systems could lead to costly repairs not
covered by your warranty. This may also
result in a failure to pass a required Emission
Inspection/Maintenance test. SeeAccessories
and Modifications on page 322.
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This light should come on, as a check to show
you it is working, when the ignition is on and the
engine is not running. If the light does not
come on, have it repaired. This light will also
come on during a malfunction in one of two ways:
Light Flashing— A misre condition has
been detected. A misre increases vehicle
emissions and may damage the emission
control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and
service may be required.
Light On Steady— An emission control
system malfunction has been detected on your
vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be
required.
If the Light is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage
to your vehicle:
Reducing vehicle speed
Avoiding hard accelerations
Avoiding steep uphill grades
If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possibleIf the light stops ashing and remains on steady,
see “If the Light Is On Steady” following.
If the light continues to ash, when it is safe to do
so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park
your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least
10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light
remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”
following. If the light is still ashing, follow the
previous steps, and see your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
If the Light Is On Steady
You may be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully
install the cap. SeeFilling the Tank on page 326.
The diagnostic system can determine if the
fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to
evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips
with the cap properly installed should turn the
light off.
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Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?
If so, your electrical system may be wet. The
condition will usually be corrected when the
electrical system dries out. A few driving trips
should turn the light off.
Have you recently changed brands of fuel?
If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel.
SeeGasoline Octane on page 324. Poor fuel
quality will cause your engine not to run as
efficiently as designed. You may notice this as
stalling after start-up, stalling when you put
the vehicle into gear, misring, hesitation on
acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These
conditions may go away once the engine is
warmed up.) This will be detected by the system
and cause the light to turn on.
If you experience one or more of these conditions,
change the fuel brand you use. It will require at
least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the
light off.
If none of the above steps have made the light
turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle.
Your dealer has the proper test equipment and
diagnostic tools to x any mechanical or electrical
problems that may have developed.Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
Some state/provincial and local governments have
or may begin programs to inspect the emission
control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass
this inspection could prevent you from getting a
vehicle registration.
Here are some things you need to know to help
your vehicle pass an inspection:
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the
check engine light is on or not working properly.
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if
the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines
that critical emission control systems have not
been completely diagnosed by the system.
The vehicle would be considered not ready for
inspection. This can happen if you have recently
replaced your battery or if your battery has
run down. The diagnostic system is designed to
evaluate critical emission control systems
during normal driving. This may take several days
of routine driving. If you have done this and
your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for
lack of OBD system readiness, your dealer
can prepare the vehicle for inspection.
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Oil Pressure Gage
The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil
pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the
engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate
pressure in kPa (kilopascals).
Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside
temperature and oil viscosity, but readings
above the low pressure zone indicate the normal
operating range.A reading in the low pressure zone may be
caused by a dangerously low oil level or other
problems causing low oil pressure.
{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is
low. If you do, your engine can become so
hot that it catches re. You or others
could be burned. Check your oil as soon
as possible and have your vehicle
serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
may damage the engine. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always follow
the maintenance schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
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Security Light
This light will come on
briey when you turn
the key toward START.
SeePASS-Key
®III Operation on page 104for
additional information regarding the security light.
Cruise Control Light
This light will come on
when the cruise control
is set.
SeeCruise Control on page 156for more
information.
Reduced Engine Power Light
This light comes on
when a noticeable
reduction in the
vehicle’s performance
occurs.
The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed
when the reduced engine power light is on,
but acceleration and speed may be reduced.
The performance may be reduced until the next
time you drive your vehicle. If this light stays
on, see your dealer as soon as possible for
diagnosis and repair.
This light may also come on if there is a problem
with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
system. If this happens, take the vehicle in for
service as soon as possible.
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Highbeam On Light
This light comes on
when the high-beam
headlamps are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 153.
Service All-Wheel Drive Light
This light should come
on briey when you turn
on the ignition, as a
check to show you it is
working.The service all-wheel drive light comes on to
indicate that there may be a problem with the drive
system and service is required. Malfunctions
can be indicated by the system before any problem
is apparent, which may prevent serious damage
to the vehicle. This system is also designed
to assist your dealer in correctly diagnosing a
malfunction.
Check Gages Warning Light
The check gages light
will come on briey
when you are starting
the engine.
If the light comes on and stays on while you are
driving, check your coolant temperature and
engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the
warning zones.
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Low Fuel Warning Light
The light next to the fuel gage will come on briey
when you are starting the engine.
This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on
fuel. To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank.
SeeFuel on page 324.
Check Gas Cap Light
If your vehicle has this
light, it will come on if
your gas cap is not
securely fastened.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 187for
more information.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is
located on the instrument panel cluster, below the
speedometer. The DIC buttons are located on
the center of the instrument panel, above the radio.
The DIC can display information such as the trip
odometer, fuel economy, customization features,
and warning/status messages.
r(Fuel Information):Press this button to
display the fuel range, fuel used, average fuel
economy, and engine oil life. SeeDIC Operation
and Displays on page 195for more information.
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3(Trip Information):Press this button to
display the odometer, trip odometers, and timer.
SeeDIC Operation and Displays on page 195
for more information.
|(Hazard):Press this button to turn the hazard
warning ashers on and off. SeeHazard Warning
Flashers on page 150for more information.
q(Customization):Press this button to access
the vehicle settings menu and customize the
personal settings on your vehicle. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 205for more information.
r(Select):Press this button to reset certain
DIC functions and set your customization settings.
Pressing any of the DIC buttons will acknowledge
DIC messages and clear them from the DIC
display.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a
short delay the DIC will display the information
that was last displayed before the engine
was turned off.
If a problem is detected, a warning message will
appear on the display. Pressing the trip stem
on the instrument panel cluster or any of the
DIC buttons will acknowledge any warning
or service messages.
You should take any message that appears on the
display seriously and remember that clearing
the message will only make the message
disappear, not correct the problem.
The DIC has different modes which can be
accessed by pressing the four DIC buttons located
on the center of the instrument panel, above the
radio. These buttons are fuel information, trip
information, customization, and select. The button
functions are detailed in the following pages.
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Fuel Information Button
r
(Fuel Information):Press this button to scroll
through the fuel range, fuel used, average fuel
economy, and the engine oil life system.
Fuel Range:Press the fuel information button
until RANGE appears on the display. This
mode shows the remaining distance you can drive
without refueling. It is based on fuel economy
and the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The display
will show LOW if the fuel level is low.
The fuel economy data used to determine fuel
range is an average of recent driving conditions.
As your driving conditions change, this data is
gradually updated. Fuel range cannot be reset.
Fuel Used:Press the fuel information button until
FUEL USED appears on the display. This mode
shows the number of gallons or liters of fuel used
since the last reset of this menu item. To reset the
fuel used information, press and hold the select
button for one second while FUEL USED is
displayed.Average Fuel Economy:Press the fuel
information button until AVG. ECON appears on the
display. This mode shows how many miles per
gallon (MPG), kilometers per liter (km/L), or liters
per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is
getting based on current and past driving
conditions.
Press and hold the select button for one second
while AVG. ECON is displayed to reset the average
fuel economy. Average fuel economy will then be
calculated starting from that point. If the average
fuel economy is not reset, it will be continually
updated each time you drive.
Engine Oil Life System:Press the fuel
information button until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears
on the display. The engine oil life system shows
an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It will
show 100% when the system is reset after an
oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on a
schedule consistent with your driving conditions.
Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil
change. To reset the engine oil life system, see
Engine Oil Life System on page 337.
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In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring
the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended
in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See
Engine Oil on page 334andScheduled
Maintenance on page 450.
Trip Information Button
3
(Trip Information):Press this button to
scroll through the odometer, trip odometers, tire
pressures, and timer.
Odometer:Press the trip information button until
ODOMETER appears on the display. This
mode shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven in either miles or kilometers. Pressing
the trip stem located on the instrument panel
cluster with the vehicle off will also display
the odometer.Trip A:Press the trip information button until
TRIP A appears on the display. This mode shows
the current distance traveled since the last
reset for TRIP A in either miles or kilometers.
Trip B:Press the trip information button
until TRIP B appears on the display. This mode
shows the current distance traveled since the last
reset for TRIP B in either miles or kilometers.
To reset TRIP A or TRIP B information, press and
hold the select button for one second while in
one of the trip modes. This will reset the
information for TRIP A or TRIP B.
You can also reset the TRIP A or TRIP B while
they are displayed by pressing the trip stem. If you
press and hold the trip stem or the select button
for more than four seconds, the display will
show the distance traveled since the last ignition
cycle for TRIP A or TRIP B.
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