2005 SAAB 9-2X brake fluid

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improperly used or handled, for example, bat-
tery acid.
!Your vehicle should only be serviced by per-
sons fully competent to do so. Serious person-
al injury may result to persons not experienced
in servicing vehicles.
!Always use the proper tools and make certain
that they are well maintained.
!Never get under the vehicle supported only
by a jack. Always use a safety stands to sup-
port the vehicle.
!Never keep the engine running in a poorly
ventilated area, such as a garage or other
closed areas.
!Do not smoke or allow open flames around
the fuel or battery. This will cause a fire.
!Because the fuel system is under pressure,
replacement of the fuel filter should be per-
formed only by your Saab dealer.
!Wear adequate eye protection to guard
against getting oil or fluids in your eyes. If
something does get in your eyes, thoroughly
wash them out with clean water.
!Do not tamper with the wiring of the SRS air-
bag system or seatbelt pretensioner system, or
attempt to take its connectors apart, as that
may activate the system or it can render it inop-erative. The wiring and connectors of these
systems are yellow for easy identification. NEV-
ER use a circuit tester for these wiring.
If your SRS airbag or seatbelt pretensioner
needs service, consult your nearest Saab deal-
er."Before checking or servicing in the en-
gine compartment!Always stop the engine and set the parking
brake firmly to prevent the vehicle from mov-
ing.
!Always let the engine cool down. Engine
parts become very hot when the engine is run-
ning and remain hot for some time after the en-
gine is stopped.
!Do not spill engine oil, engine coolant, brake
fluid or any other fluid on hot engine compo-
nents. This may cause a fire.
!Always remove the key from the ignition
switch. When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the cooling fan may operate suddenlyeven when the engine is stopped.
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Engine compartment overview"2.5-liter non-turbo models
13 1112 10 86 5 4 3 2 1
7
9
UGB090BB
1) Air cleaner element (page 11-
22)
2) Manual transmission oil level
gauge (MT) (page 11-28) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-32)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-
38)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev-
el gauge (page 11-30)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-
37)
6) Fuse box (page 11-62)
7) Battery (page 11-60)
8) Windshield washer tank (page
11-52)
9) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10)
10) Engine coolant reservoir (page
11-17)
11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-
10)
12) Radiator cap (page 11-17)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir
(page 11-35)
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"2.0-liter turbo models
13 12 11 10 86 5 4 3 2 1
7
9
UGB091BB
1) Air cleaner element (page 11-
22)
2) Manual transmission oil level
gauge (MT) (page 11-28) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-32)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-
38)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev-
el gauge (page 11-30)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-
37)
6) Fuse box (page 11-62)
7) Battery (page 11-60)
8) Windshield washer tank (page
11-52)
9) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10)
10) Engine coolant reservoir (page
11-17)
11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-
10)
12) Radiator cap (page 11-17)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir
(page 11-35)
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Automatic transmission fluid"Checking the fluid levelThe automatic transmission fluid expands largely as
its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to
fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different
scales for checking the level of hot fluid and cold fluid
on the dipstick.
Though the fluid level can be checked without warm-
ing up the fluid on the “COLD” range, we recommend
checking the fluid level when the fluid is at operating
temperature.
!Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot
1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temper-
ature of the transmission fluid up to normal operating
temperature; 158 to 176°F (70 to 80°C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the park-
ing brake.
3. First shift the selector lever in each position. Then
shift it in the “P” position, and run the engine at idling
speed.
Non-turbo model
1) Yellow handle
UG9032FB
1
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Brake fluid"Checking the fluid level1) “MAX” level mark
2) “MIN” level markCheck the fluid level monthly.
Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir. If
the level is below “MIN”, add the recommended brake
fluid to “MAX”.
Use only brake fluid from a sealed container.
!Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air.
Any absorbed moisture can cause a dangerous
loss of braking performance.
!If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there
may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, havethe vehicle checked at your Saab dealer.!Never use different brands of brake fluid to-
gether.
!When adding brake fluid, be careful not to al-
low any dirt into the reservoir.
!Never splash the brake fluid over painted sur-
faces or rubber parts. Alcohol contained in thebrake fluid may damage them."Recommended brake fluidFMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
MAXMIN
UG9032HB
1
2
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!If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there
may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, have
the vehicle checked at your Saab dealer.
!Never use different brands of clutch fluid to-
gether.
!When clutch fluid is added, be careful not toallow any dirt into the tank."Recommended clutch fluidFMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 brake fluid
Brake boosterIf the brake booster does not operate as described be-
low, have it checked by your Saab dealer.
1. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal sever-
al times, applying the same pedal force each time. The
distance the pedal travels should not vary.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, start the engine.
The pedal should move slightly down to the floor.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine
and keep the pedal depressed for 30 seconds. The
pedal height should not change.
4. Start the engine again and run for about one minute
then turn it off. Depress the brake pedal several times
to check the brake booster. Brake booster operates
properly if the pedal stroke decreases with each de-
pression.
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