air condition SAAB 9-7X 2007 Owners Manual

Frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger)
are not intended to inate during vehicle
rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts.
Your vehicle has seat position sensors which
enables the sensing system to monitor the position
of the driver’s seat and the right front passenger’s
seat. Seat position sensors provide information
that is used to determine if the airbags should
deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment.
Your vehicle has roof-mounted side impact airbags
and a rollover sensor. SeeAirbag System on
page 64. These “rollover capable” airbags are
intended to inate in moderate to severe side
crashes or during a rollover. A roof-mounted side
impact airbag will inate if the crash severity is
above the system’s designed “threshold level.”
The threshold level can vary with specic vehicle
design. Roof-mounted side impact airbags are not
intended to inate in frontal or near-frontal impacts,
or rear impacts. Both roof-mounted side impact
airbags will deploy when either side of the vehicle
is struck or during a rollover.In any particular crash, no one can say whether
an airbag should have inated simply because
of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the
repair costs were. For frontal airbags, ination is
determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle
of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows
down. For roof-mounted side impact airbags,
ination is determined by the location and severity
of the impact.
The airbag system is designed to work properly
under a wide range of conditions, including off-road
usage. Observe safe driving speeds, especially
on rough terrain. As always, wear your safety belt.
SeeOff-Road Driving on page 281.
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The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and
off, will be visible during the system check. When
the system check is complete, either the word ON
or the word OFF, or the symbol for on or the symbol
for off, will be visible. SeePassenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 179.
The passenger sensing system will turn off the
right front passenger’s frontal airbag under certain
conditions. The driver’s airbags are not part of
the passenger sensing system.The passenger sensing system works with sensors
that are part of the right front passenger’s seat and
safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the
presence of a properly-seated occupant and
determine if the passenger’s frontal airbag should
be enabled (may inate) or not.
Accident statistics show that children are safer if
they are restrained in the rear rather than the front
seat. We recommend that child restraints be
secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding
in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a
forward-facing child seat, and an older child
riding in a booster seat.
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OnStar®System
OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and
live advisors to provide you with a wide range
of safety, security, information, and convenience
services. If your airbags deploy, the system is
designed to make an automatic call to OnStar
®
Emergency advisors who can request emergency
services be sent to your location. If you lock
your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar
®at
1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to
unlock your doors. If you need roadside
assistance, press the OnStar
®button and they
can contact Roadside Service for you.
OnStar
®service is provided to you subject to the
OnStar®Terms and Conditions. You may cancel
your OnStar®service at any time by contacting
OnStar®as provided below. A complete OnStar®
Owner’s Guide and the OnStar®Terms andConditions are included in the vehicle’s OnStar
®
Subscriber glove box literature. For more
information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, contact
OnStar
®at 1–888–4–ONSTAR (1–888–466–7827)
or TTY 1–877–248–2080, or press the OnStar®
button to speak with an OnStar®advisor 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.
Not all OnStar
®features are available on all
vehicles. To check if your vehicle is equipped to
provide the services described below, or for a
full description of OnStar
®services and system
limitations, see the OnStar®Owner’s Guide in your
glove box or visit onstar.com.
OnStar®Services
For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe
& Sound Plan, or the Directions & Connections®
Plan is included for one year from the date of
purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the rst
year, or upgrade to the Directions & Connections
®
Plan. For more information, press the OnStar®
button to speak with an advisor. Some OnStar®
services (such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen
Vehicle Location Assistance) may not be available
until you register with OnStar
®.
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Use the steps below to place the entire system in
automatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning
operation and air outlet mode will be
automatically controlled. The air conditioning
compressor will run continuously when
the outside temperature is over approximately
40°F (4°C). The air inlet will normally be
set to outside air. If it’s hot outside, the air inlet
will automatically switch to recirculate inside
air to help quickly cool down your vehicle.
2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature.
To nd your comfort setting, start with a 72°F
(22°C) temperature setting and allow about
20 minutes for the system to adjust. Turn the
driver’s or passenger’s side temperature
knob to adjust the temperature setting as
necessary. If you choose the temperature
setting of 60°F (15°C), the system will remain
at the maximum cooling setting. If you
choose the temperature setting of 90°F (32°C),
the system will remain at the maximum heat
setting. Choosing either maximum setting may
not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any
faster.Manual Operation
To change the current setting, select one of the
following:
w9x(Fan):This button allows you to manually
adjust the fan speed. Press the up arrow to
increase fan speed and the down arrow to
decrease fan speed. The display will change to
show you the selected fan speed and the driver’s
side temperature setting for ve seconds.
C(Mode):Press this button to manually change
the direction of the airow in your vehicle. Keep
pressing the button until the desired mode appears
on the display. The display will change to show
you the selected air delivery mode and the driver’s
temperature setting for ve seconds.
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs approximately
half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then
directs the remaining air to the oor outlets. A little
air is directed toward the windshield and the side
window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper
outlets and warmer air to the oor outlets.
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6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to the
oor outlets. Some air also comes out of the
defroster and side window outlets. The recirculation
button cannot be selected in oor mode.
@(Recirculation):Press this button to turn
recirculation mode on or off. When this button is
pressed, an indicator light in the button will
also come on to let you know that it is activated.
Recirculation mode is used to recirculate the
air inside of your vehicle. Use this mode to help
prevent outside odors and/or dust from entering
your vehicle or to help cool the air inside of
your vehicle more quickly. Recirculation mode can
be used with vent and bi-level modes, but it
cannot be used with oor, defog or defrost modes.
Defog and defrost modes are described later in
this section.
If recirculation mode is selected with oor,
defog, or defrost modes, the indicator will ash
three times and then turn off indicating the
selection is not available.You may also notice that the air conditioning
compressor will run while in recirculation mode.
This is normal and will help to prevent fogging.
If the weather is cold and damp, the system may
cause the windows to fog while using recirculation
mode. If the windows do start to fog, select
defog or defrost mode and increase fan speed.
Recirculation mode, if selected, will be cleared
when the engine is turned off.
#A/C (Air Conditioning):Press this button to
manually turn the air conditioning system on or off.
When the system is on, the system will
automatically begin to cool and dehumidify the air
inside of your vehicle. The air conditioning
symbol will appear on the display when the air
conditioning is on and will turn off when the
air conditioning is off.
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If you turn the air conditioning off while in front
defrost or defog mode, the air conditioning symbol
will turn off, however, the A/C compressor will
remain on to help de-humidify the air inside
the vehicle. If one of the other modes is selected
the compressor will then turn the A/C off until
it is selected again or the AUTO button is pressed.
To avoid fogging the inside glass on rainy and
humid days at a temperature above freezing, press
the air conditioning button to run the A/C
compressor. Also it is best to avoid the use of the
recirculation mode except when maximum air
conditioning performance is needed or for short
times to avoid exterior odors.
You may notice a slight change in engine
performance when the air-conditioning compressor
shuts off and turns on again. This is normal.Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of
moisture condensing on the cool window glass.
This can be reduced if the climate control system
is used properly. You can use either defog or
front defrost to clear fog or frost from your
windshield.
-(Defog):Use this setting to clear the windows
of fog or moisture. This setting will deliver air
to the oor and windshield outlets.
0(Front Defrost):Press the front defrost button
to clear the windshield and side windows of
frost or fog quickly. The system will automatically
control the fan speed if you select defrost from
AUTO mode. If the outside temperature is
40°F (4°C) or warmer, your air conditioning
compressor will automatically run to help
dehumidify the air and dry the windshield. Do not
drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear):Press this button to turn the rear
window defogger on or off.
An indicator light in the button will come on to let
you know that the rear window defogger is
activated.
The rear window defogger will turn off
approximately 10 minutes after the button is
pressed. If you need additional warming time,
press the button again.
The heated mirrors will also come on when you
press this button. SeeOutside Heated Mirrors on
page 124.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear window. Do not
adhere anything to the defogger grid lines
in the rear glass. These actions may damage
the rear defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the air outlets located in the center and on the
sides of your instrument panel to direct the airow.
Operation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice,
snow, or any other obstruction, such as
leaves. The heater and defroster will work far
better, reducing the chance of fogging the
inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather,
select maximum blower speed for a few
moments before driving. This helps clear the
intake ducts of snow and moisture, and
reduces the chance of fogging the inside of
your window.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear
of objects. This helps air to circulate
throughout your vehicle.
Adding outside equipment to the front of your
vehicle, such as hood-air deectors, may
affect the performance of the heating and air
conditioning system. Check with your
dealer before adding equipment to the outside
of your vehicle.
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Charging System Light
The charging system
light will come on briey
when you turn on the
ignition, but the
engine is not running,
as a check to show you
it is working.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it
stays on, or comes on while you are driving,
you may have a problem with the charging system.
It could indicate that you have problems with a
generator drive belt, or another electrical problem.
Have it checked right away. Driving while this
light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on,
be certain to turn off all your accessories, such
as the radio and air conditioner.
Voltmeter Gage
When your engine is not running, but the ignition
is in RUN, this gage shows your battery’s state
of charge in DC volts.
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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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SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays if there is a problem with
the airbag system. Have your dealer inspect
the system for problems. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light on page 178andAirbag System on page 64
for more information. Press any of the DIC
buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge this
message and clear it from the DIC display.
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.
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 182. 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. Press any of the
DIC buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge this
message and clear it from the DIC display.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
If this message displays, it means there may be a
problem with the StabiliTrak®system. If this
message appears, try to reset the system by
performing the following: stop; turn off the engine;
then start the engine again. If this message still
comes on, it means there is a problem. You should
see your dealer for service. The vehicle is safe
to drive, however, you do not have the benet of
StabiliTrak
®, so reduce your speed and drive
accordingly. Press any of the DIC buttons, or the
trip stem, to acknowledge this message and
clear it from the DIC display.
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