ECO mode SAAB 9-7X 2008 User Guide

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 3-45
for more information.
3(Trip Information):Press this button to display
the odometer, trip odometers, tire pressure, and
timer. SeeDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-45
for more information.
|(Hazard):Press this button to turn the hazard
warning ashers on and off. SeeHazard Warning
Flashers on page 3-6for 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 3-53for 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 5-22.
In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the
oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule in this manual. SeeEngine Oil
on page 5-18andScheduled Maintenance on page 6-3.
Trip Information Button
3
(Trip Information):Press this button to scroll
through the odometer, trip odometers, tire pressures,
and timer.
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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.Tire Pressures:Press the trip information button
until TIRE PRESSURES appears on the display. This
mode shows the tire pressure in pounds per square
inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press the select button
to scroll through the following information:
LF TIRE shows the tire pressure for the front
driver’s side tire.
RF TIRE shows the tire pressure for the front
passenger’s side tire.
LR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the rear
driver’s side tire.
RR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the rear
passenger’s side tire.
Timer:The DIC can be used as a timer. Press the
select button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer.
The display will show the amount of time that has passed
since the timer was last reset, not including time the
ignition is off. Time will continue to be counted as long
as the ignition is on, even if another display is being
shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to 99 hours,
59 minutes, and 59 seconds (99:59:59), after which the
display will roll back to zero.
To stop the counting of time, press the select button
briey while TIMER is displayed.
To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the select
button while TIMER is displayed.
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PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
passenger door is not fully closed. Stop and turn off
the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close
the door again. Check to see if the message still
appears on the DIC.
REAR ACCESS OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in
ON/RUN. Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate
and liftglass. SeeLiftgate/Liftglass on page 2-12.
Restart the vehicle and check for the message on
the DIC display.
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
passenger side rear door is not fully closed. Stop and
turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions,
and close the door again. Check to see if the message
still appears on the DIC.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays if there is a problem with
the airbag system. Have your dealer/retailer inspect
the system for problems. SeeAirbag Readiness Light
on page 3-30andAirbag System on page 1-52for
more information.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays if a problem occurs with the
brake system. If this message appears, stop as soon
as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle
and check for the message on the DIC display. If the
message is still displayed, or appears again when
you begin driving, the brake system needs service.
See your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE CHARGING SYS (System)
This message displays if there is a problem with the
battery charging system. Under certain conditions, the
charging system light may also turn on in the instrument
panel cluster. SeeCharging System Light on page 3-33.
The battery will not be charging at an optimal rate and
the vehicle will lose the ability to enter the fuel economy
mode. The vehicle is safe to drive, however you should
have the electrical system checked by your
dealer/retailer.
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TIGHTEN FUEL CAP
This message may display and a chime may sound if
the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly. Fully
reinstall the fuel cap. SeeFilling the Tank on page 5-7.
The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap
has been left off or improperly installed. A loose
or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. This message remains on until it is
manually cleared from the DIC display. The DIC
message is also cancelled if the ignition is turned off.
The DIC message and the Service Engine Soon light
may come on again during a second trip if the fuel cap
is still not tightened properly. SeeMalfunction Indicator
Lamp on page 3-38for more information.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This message displays when you momentarily press
the StabiliTrak®button located on the transmission
shift handle. In this mode, stability control and the
brake-traction control are functional. Engine speed
management will be modied and the driven wheels
can spin more freely. For more details on this mode,
seeStabiliTrak
®System on page 4-5.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn
signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km). Move the
turn signal/multifunction lever to the off position.
DIC Vehicle Customization
Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that
allow you to program some features to one setting
based on your preference. All of the customizable
options listed may not be available on your vehicle.
Only the options available display on the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
The default settings for the customization features were
set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have
been changed from their default state since then.
To change feature preferences, make sure the ignition
is on and the vehicle is in PARK (P). To avoid excessive
drain on the battery, it is recommended that the
headlamps are turned off.
Press the customization button to scroll through the
available customizable options.
After pressing the customization button, VEHICLE
SETTINGS momentarily displays before going to a
customization option.
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Language
Press the customization button until LANGUAGE:
ENGLISH appears in the display. To select your
preference for display language, press the select button
while LANGUAGE: ENGLISH is displayed on the DIC.
Pressing the select button will scroll through the
following settings:
ENGLISH (default):All messages will appear in
English.
FRANCAIS:All messages will appear in French.
ESPANOL:All messages will appear in Spanish.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the customization button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
If you accidentally choose a language that you do not
want or understand, press and hold the customization
button and the trip information button at the same
time. The DIC will begin scrolling through the languages
in their particular language. English will be in English,
Francais will be in French, and Espanol will be in
Spanish. When you see the language that you would
like, release both buttons. The DIC will then display
the information in the language you chose.You can also scroll through the different languages by
pressing and holding the trip reset stem for four seconds,
as long as you are in the odometer mode.
Units
Press the customization button until UNITS: U.S.
(ENGLISH) appears in the display. To select the units
of measurement in which the DIC will display vehicle
information, press the select button while UNITS: U.S.
(ENGLISH) is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the
select button will scroll through the following settings:
UNITS: U.S. (ENGLISH) (default):All information
will be displayed in English units.
UNITS: METRIC (km/L):All information will be
displayed in metric units.
UNITS: METRIC (L/100 km):All information will be
displayed in metric units.
To select a setting and exit out of the customizable
options, press the customization button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
XM™ Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming
and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in
digital-quality sound. During your trial or when you
subscribe, you will get unlimited access to XM™ Radio
Online for when you are not in your vehicle. A service
fee is required to receive the XM™ service. For more
information, contact XM™ at www.xmradio.com or
call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
Playing the Radio
P
(Power/Volume):Press this knob to turn the
system on and off.
Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase
or to decrease the volume.
DISP (Display):Press this knob to display the time,
while the ignition is turned off.
For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISP button while
in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories
of information related to the current song or
channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY,
Channel Number/Channel Name.To change the default on the display, press the DISP
button until the desired option displays, then hold
this knob for two seconds. One beep sounds and the
selected display becomes the default.
AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume):With automatic
volume, the audio system adjusts automatically to
make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to
select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. Each higher setting
allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle
speeds. Then as you drive, automatic volume increases
the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any
speed. The volume level should always sound the
same while driving. NONE displays if the radio cannot
determine the vehicle speed. To turn automatic volume
off, press this button until AVOL OFF (automatic
volume off) displays.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1,
FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The selection
displays.
e(Tune):Turn this knob to select radio stations.
tSEEKu:Press and release the right or the
left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station
and stay there.
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No Folder
When the CD contains only compressed les, the les
are located under the root folder. The next and previous
folder functions do not function on a CD that was
recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying
the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT.
When the CD contains only playlists and compressed
audio les, but no folders, all les are located under the
root folder. The folder down and the folder up buttons
search playlists (Px) rst and then go to the root folder.
When the radio displays the name of the folder the
radio displays ROOT.
Order of Play
Tracks play in the following order:
Play begins from the rst track in the rst playlist
and continues sequentially through all tracks in
each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist
has played, play continues from the rst track of
the rst playlist.
If the CD does not contain any playlists, then play
begins from the rst track under the root directory.
When all tracks from the root directory have
played, play continues from les according to
their numerical listing. After playing the last track
from the last folder, play begins again at the
rst track of the rst folder or root directory.When play enters a new folder, the display does not
automatically show the new folder name unless
the folder mode was chosen as the default display.
See DISP later in this section for more information.
The new track name displays.
File System and Naming
The song name that is displayed is the song name that is
contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present
in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the le name
without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name.
Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages
are shortened. Parts of words on the last page of
text and the extension of the lename does not display.
Preprogrammed Playlists
Preprogrammed playlists that were created by
WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software
can be accessed, however, they cannot be edited
using the radio. These playlists are treated as special
folders containing compressed audio song les.
Playing an MP3
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The
player pulls it in, and READING displays. The CD should
begin playing and the CD symbol displays. To insert a
CD with the ignition off, rst press the eject button or
the DISP (display) knob.
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If the ignition or radio is turned off while a CD is in
the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition
or radio is turned on, the CD starts to play where
it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track number
displays.
1
r(Reverse):Press this pushbutton to reverse
within the same track. If this pushbutton is held
or pressed more than once, the player continues
moving backward through the CD.
2
[(Fast Forward):Press this pushbutton to fast
forward within the track. If this pushbutton is held
or pressed more than once, the player continues
moving forward through the CD.
3
N(Repeat):Press this pushbutton to hear a
track over again. RPT On displays. The current track
continues to repeat. Press this pushbutton again to
turn off repeat play. RPT OFF displays.
4
y(Random):To random the tracks in the current
folder or playlist, press and release this pushbutton.
FLDR RDM displays. Once all of the tracks in the current
folder or playlist have played, the system moves on to
the next folder or playlist and plays all of the tracks
in random order.To play all the tracks on the CD in random order, press
and hold this pushbutton for two seconds. A beep
sounds and CD RDM displays. This feature does not
work with playlists.
When in random, pressing and releasing either
SEEK arrow takes the CD to the next or previous
randomized track.
Press and release this pushbutton again to turn off
random play. NO RDM displays.
5
!(Previous Folder):Press this pushbutton to go
to the rst track in the previous folder. Pressing this
button while in folder random mode takes the CD to
the previous folder and randomizes the tracks in
that folder.
6
#(Next Folder):Press this pushbutton to go to
the rst track in the next folder. Pressing this button
while in folder random mode takes the CD to the next
folder and randomizes the tracks in that folder.
tSEEKu:Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the previous track. Press the right arrow to go to the
start of the next track. Press either arrow for more than
two seconds and SCAN displays. The radio scans
the previous or next tracks at two tracks per second.
Release the arrow to stop scanning and to play the track.
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DISP (Display):Press this knob to switch between
track mode, folder/playlist mode, and time of day mode.
The display shows only eight characters, but there
can be up to four pages of text. If there are more than
eight characters in the song, folder, or playlist name,
pressing this knob within two seconds takes the CD to
the next page of text. If there are no other pages to
be shown, pressing this knob within two seconds takes
the CD to the next display mode.
Track mode displays the current track number
and the ID3 tag song name.
Folder/playlist mode displays the current folder
or playlist number and the folder/playlist name.
Time of day mode displays the time of day and
the ID3 tag song name.
To change the default on the display, press the
DISP knob until the desired option displays, then
hold this knob for two seconds. One beep sounds
and the selected display becomes the default.
4(Information):INFO displays whenever a current
track has ID3 tag information. Press this button to
display the artist name and album contained in the tag.
INFO disappears from the display when the information
in the ID3 tag has nished.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio when
a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains inside
the radio for future listening.
B(CD):Press this button to play a CD when listening
to the radio. The CD symbol displays when a CD is
loaded.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press AUTO EQ
to select an equalization setting while playing a CD.
The equalization is set whenever a CD is played. See
“AUTO EQ” listed previously for more information. If you
select an EQ setting for your CD, it is activated each
time a CD plays.
Z(Eject):Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may
be activated with either the ignition or radio off. CDs
may be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this
button is pressed rst.
XM Radio Messages
If you have a Radio with CD, you will receive these
radio display messages.
XL (Explicit Language Channels):These channels,
or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,
by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating:The encryption code in the receiver is
being updated, and no action is required. This process
should take no longer than 30 seconds.
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