2006 SAAB 9-2X checking oil

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Maintenance and service
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles)
Checking the oil level1) Yellow handle1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
stop the engine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
insert it again.
1) Upper level
2) Lower level3. Pull out the dipstick again and check
the oil level on it. If it is below the lower
level, add oil to bring the level up to the up-
per level.

Recommended grade and
viscosityEach oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together.Oil grade:
API classification GL-5
SAE viscosity no. and applicable tem-
perature
1
B00472
Be careful not to spill front differen-
tial gear oil when adding it. If oil
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a
fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe,
be sure to wipe it off.
1
2B00372
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
-20 0 6020
80W
75W/9080 100 40
85W90
B00032
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Maintenance and service
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Rear differential gear oil
Checking the gear oil levelYour vehicle may be equipped with a rear
differential protector. The differential pro-
tector provides protection to the rear dif-
ferential assembly during off-road use.
Removal of the rear differential protector
is not required when checking the oil level.1) Filler plug
2) Drain plug1) Filler hole
2) Drain hole
3) Oil level
Remove the plug from the filler hole and
check the oil level. The oil level should be
kept even with the bottom of the filler hole.
If the oil level is below the bottom edge of
the hole, add oil through the filler hole to
raise the level.

Recommended grade and
viscosityEach oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together.Oil grade:
API classification GL-5
21
B00373
3
1
2
B00434

Be careful not to spill rear differ-
ential gear oil when adding it. If
rear differential gear oil touches
the exhaust pipe, it may cause a
bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
rear differential gear oil gets on
the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe
it off.

If the vehicle requires frequent re-
filling, there may be an oil leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the
vehicle checked at your Saab
dealer.
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Maintenance and service
SAE viscosity no. and applicable tem-
perature
Power steering fluid
Checking the fluid level1) Reservoir tankThe power steering fluid expands greatly
as its temperature rises; the fluid level dif-
fers according to fluid temperature. There-
fore, the reservoir tank has two different
checking ranges for hot and cold fluids.
Check the power steering fluid level
monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and
stop the engine.
1) Specified range2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir
tank.
When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has
been run: Check that the oil level is be-
tween “HOT MIN” and “HOT MAX” on the
surface of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is cool before the vehicle is
run: Check that the oil level is between
“COLD MIN” and “COLD MAX” on the sur-
face of the reservoir tank.
3. If the fluid level is lower than the appli-
cable “MIN” line, add the recommended
fluid as necessary to bring the level be-
tween the “MIN” and “MAX” line.
If the fluid level is extreme low, it may indi-
cate possible leakage. Consult your Saab
dealer for an inspection.
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
-20 0 6020
80W
75W/9080 100 40
85W90
B00032
1
B00375
1
1
B00376
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Index
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14
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator
lamp .............................................................................. 3-11
Checking
Brake pedal free play ................................................. 11-27
Brake pedal reserve distance .................................... 11-28
Clutch function ........................................................... 11-28
Clutch pedal free play ................................................ 11-28
Engine oil level ............................................................ 11-8
Fluid level .................................. 11-20, 11-24, 11-25, 11-26
Gear oil level ......................................... 11-19, 11-22, 11-23
Child restraint systems ..................................................... 1-22
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................................... 1-25
Lower and tether anchorages ...................................... 1-29
Child safety ............................................................................ 5
Locks ........................................................................... 2-17
Chime
Key ................................................................................ 3-5
Seatbelt ................................................................ 1-10, 3-9
Cigarette lighter socket ....................................................... 6-5
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ........................................................ 10-3
Interior ......................................................................... 10-5
Ventilation grille ........................................................... 4-11
Climate control system
Automatic ....................................................................... 4-7
Manual ........................................................................... 4-3
Clock ................................................................................ 3-15
Clutch fluid ...................................................................... 11-26
Clutch pedal ................................................................... 11-28
Coat hook ........................................................................... 6-8
Coin tray ............................................................................. 6-4
Cooling system ............................................................... 11-12Corrosion protection .................................................. 8-8, 10-4
Cruise control .................................................................... 7-21
Indicator light ................................................................ 3-14
Set indicator light ......................................................... 3-15
Cup holder .......................................................................... 6-5
D
Daytime running light system ............................................ 3-17
Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................................... 11-22
Rear ........................................................................... 11-23
Dimensions ....................................................................... 12-2
Disarming the system ....................................................... 2-15
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................... 7-16
Dome light ................................................................ 6-2, 11-52
Door locks ........................................................................... 2-4
Door open warning light .................................................... 3-13
Drive belts ....................................................................... 11-18
Driving
Car phone/cell phone ........................................................ 7
Drinking ............................................................................. 6
Drugs ................................................................................ 7
Foreign countries ........................................................... 8-4
Pets ................................................................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads ...................................................... 8-7
Tips ......................................................................... 7-9, 8-5
Tired or sleepy .................................................................. 7
E
EBD (Electronic brake force distribution) system ............. 7-18
Electrical system ............................................................... 12-3
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