2006 SAAB 9-2X key battery

Starting and operating
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7
– CONTINUED –
If the engine does not start, try the follow-
ing.
1) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position and wait for at least 10 sec-
onds. After checking that the parking
brake is firmly set, turn the ignition
switch to the “START” position while de-
pressing the accelerator pedal slightly
(about a quarter of the full stroke). Re-
lease the accelerator pedal as soon as
the engine starts.
2) If this fails to start the engine, turn the
ignition switch back to the “OFF” posi-
tion and wait for at least 10 seconds.
Then fully depress the accelerator ped-
al and turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position. If the engine starts,
quickly release the accelerator pedal.
3) If this fails to start the engine, turn the
ignition switch again to the “OFF” posi-
tion. After waiting for 10 seconds or
longer, turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
4) If the engine still refuses to start, con-
tact your nearest Saab dealer for assis-
tance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator
lights have gone off after the engine has
started. The fuel injection system auto-
matically lowers the idle speed as the en-
gine warms up.
NOTEThe engine may be difficult to start
when the battery has been disconnect-
ed and reconnected (for maintenance
or other purposes). This difficulty is
caused by the electronically controlled
throttle’s self-diagnosis function. To
overcome it, keep the ignition switch in
the “ON” position for approximately 10
seconds before starting the engine.
Automatic transmission vehi-
cle1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Shift the selector lever to the “P” or “N”
position (preferably “P” position).
The starter motor will only operate when
the select lever is at the “P” or “N” position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po-
sition and check the operation of the warn-
ing and indicator lights. Refer to the
“Warning and indicator lights” section
(chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the key immediately af-
ter the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, try the follow-
ing.1) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position and wait for at least 10 sec-
onds. After checking that the parking
brake is firmly set, turn the ignition
switch to the “START” position while de-
pressing the accelerator pedal slightly
(about a quarter of the full stroke). Re-
lease the accelerator pedal as soon as
the engine starts.
2) If this fails to start the engine, turn the
ignition switch back to the “OFF” posi-
tion and wait for at least 10 seconds.
Then fully depress the accelerator ped-
al and turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position. If the engine starts,
quickly release the accelerator pedal.
3) If this fails to start the engine, turn the
ignition switch again to the “OFF” posi-
tion. After waiting for 10 seconds or
longer, turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
4) If the engine still refuses to start, con-
tact your nearest Saab dealer for assis-
tance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator
lights have gone out after the engine has
started. The fuel injection system auto-
matically lowers the idle speed as the en-
gine warms up.
While the engine is warming up, make
sure that the selector lever is at the “P” or
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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......................................... 7-16
Warning light ....................................................... 3-12, 7-17
Accessories ............................................................. 5-2, 11-43
Accessory power outlet ...................................................... 6-6
Active head restraint ........................................................... 1-4
Air cleaner element ......................................................... 11-15
Air conditioner operation .................................................... 4-7
Air filtration system ........................................................... 4-12
Air flow selection ................................................................ 4-2
Alarm system .................................................................... 2-13
All-Wheel Drive warning light ( AWD AT vehicles) ........... 3-14
Aluminum wheels ............................................................ 11-35
Antenna system ................................................................. 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......................................... 7-16
Arming the system ............................................................ 2-13
Ashtray ............................................................................... 6-7
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ................................... 3-12
Audio Systems ................................................................... 5-3
Automatic climate control system ....................................... 4-7
Automatic transmission (AT) ............................................ 7-10
Capacities .................................................................... 12-4
Fluid ............................................................................ 11-20
Selector lever ................................................................ 7-11
Shift lock release ......................................................... 7-13
Temperature warning light ........................................... 3-12
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-10
B
Battery ............................................................................. 11-40
Jump starting ................................................................. 9-8
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) ............... 2-9Brake
Booster ...................................................................... 11-27
Fluid ........................................................................... 11-25
Pad and lining ............................................................ 11-29
Pedal .......................................................................... 11-27
Brake pedal
Free play .................................................................... 11-27
Reserve distance ....................................................... 11-28
Brake system .................................................................... 7-15
Warning light ................................................................ 3-13
Braking ............................................................................. 7-15
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................ 11-29
Tips .............................................................................. 7-15
Bulb
Chart ............................................................................ 12-9
Replacing ................................................................... 11-44
C
Capacities ......................................................................... 12-4
Cargo
Area cover ..................................................................... 6-9
Area light ............................................................. 6-2, 11-52
Tie-down hooks ............................................................ 6-10
Catalytic converter .............................................................. 8-3
Center
Console .......................................................................... 6-4
Vents .............................................................................. 4-3
Changing
Flat tire ........................................................................... 9-4
Oil and oil filter ............................................................. 11-8
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Index
Power
Door locking switches .................................................... 2-6
Steering ....................................................................... 7-15
Steering fluid ............................................................... 11-24
Windows ...................................................................... 2-17
Preparing to drive ............................................................... 7-6
Printed antenna .................................................................. 5-2
R
Rear
Combination lights ...................................................... 11-50
Differential gear oil ...................................................... 11-23
Gate ............................................................................. 2-19
Seats ............................................................................. 1-6
Rear seat
Folding down ................................................................. 1-7
Rear window
Defogger button ........................................................... 3-23
Wiper and washer switch ............................................. 3-22
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ....................................... 11-21
Brake fluid .................................................................. 11-26
Clutch fluid .................................................................. 11-27
Oil grade and viscosity .............. 11-11, 11-20, 11-22, 11-23
Power steering fluid .................................................... 11-25
Spark plugs ................................................................. 11-18
Remote keyless entry system ............................................ 2-7
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ................................................... 11-29
Wiper blades ............................................................... 11-36
Replacing
Air cleaner element ..................................................... 11-16Battery (remote keyless entry system) .......................... 2-9
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ..................... 2-10
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 11-44
Cargo area ................................................................. 11-52
Dome light .................................................................. 11-52
Front turn signal light ................................................. 11-49
Headlight .................................................................... 11-46
License plate light ...................................................... 11-52
Map light .................................................................... 11-52
Rear combination lights ............................................. 11-50
Rocking the vehicle ............................................................ 8-9
Roof crossbar ................................................................... 8-12
S
Seat
Fabric ........................................................................... 10-5
Heater ............................................................................ 1-5
Seatbelt ................................................................................. 4
Extender ...................................................................... 1-18
Maintenance ................................................................ 1-17
Pretensioners ............................................................... 1-19
Safety tips ...................................................................... 1-8
Warning light and chime ....................................... 1-10, 3-9
Seatbelts ............................................................................. 1-8
Selector lever .................................................................... 7-11
Position indicator ......................................................... 3-14
Shift lock release .............................................................. 7-13
Side vents ........................................................................... 4-3
Snow tires ........................................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm ...................................................... 2-8
Spark plugs ..................................................................... 11-18
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