If the light is flashing – Saab 2006 9-7X User Manual

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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: Modifications 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.
Modifications 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. See Accessories and
Modifications
on page 5-3.

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 misfire condition has been
detected. A misfire 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 possible

If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If
the Light Is On Steady” following.

If the light continues to flash, 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
flashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer
for service as soon as possible.

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