2006 SAAB 9-2X brake light

Maintenance and service
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Replacement of brake pad and liningThe right front disc brake and the right rear
disc brake have audible wear indicators
on the brake pads. If the brake pads wear
close to their service limit, the wear indica-
tor makes a very audible scraping noise
when the brake pedal is applied.
If you hear this scraping noise each time
you apply the brake pedal, have the brake
pads serviced by your Saab dealer as
soon as possible.

Breaking-in of new brake
pads and liningsWhen replacing the brake pad or lining,
use only genuine Saab parts. After re-
placement, the new parts must be broken
in as follows:

Brake pad and lining
While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph
(50 to 65 km/h), step on the brake pedal
lightly. Repeat this five or more times.

Parking brake lining
1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of approx-
imately 22 mph (35 km/h).
2. With the parking brake release button
pushed in, pull the parking brake lever
SLOWLY and GENTLY. (Pulling with a
force of approximately 33 lbs [147 N, 15
kg].)
3. Drive the vehicle for approximately
220
yards (200 meters) in this condition.
4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parkingbrake to cool down. Repeat this proce-
dure.
5. Check the parking brake stroke. If the
parking brake stroke is out of the specified
range, adjust it by turning the adjusting nut
located on the parking brake lever.
Parking brake stroke:
7 – 8 notches / 44 lbs (196 N, 20 kg)
700040
If you continue to drive despite the
scraping noise from the audible
brake pad wear indicator, it will re-
sult in the need for costly brake ro-
tor repair or replacement.
A safe location and situation should
be selected for break-in driving.
Pulling the parking brake lever too
forcefully may cause the rear
wheels to lock. To avoid this, be cer-
tain to pull the lever up slowly and
gently.
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Wattage Bulb No.
1) Low beam head light
Premium Package
vehicles12V-35W D2R
Others 12V-55W H1
2) High beam head light 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
3) Front side marker light 12V-5W W5W
4) Spot light 12V-8W –
5) Room light 12V-8W –
6) Front turn signal 12V-21W (Amber) WY21W (7440A)
7) Parking light 12V-5W W5W
8) Front fog light 12V-57W 9006 (HB4)
9) High mount stop light 12V-1.3W LED
10) Rear turn signal light 12V-21W (Amber) WY21W (7440A)
11) Cargo area light 12V-5W –
12) Brake/tail light 12V-21/5W W21/5W (7443)
13) Backup light 12V-16W W16W (921)
14) License plate light 12V-5W W5W
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could re-
sult in a fire.
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2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the upper and lower bolts.
Then, slide the rear combination lamp as-
sembly to the rear and remove it from the
vehicle.
1) Rear turn signal light
2) Brake/tail light
3) Backup light4. Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
6. Set the bulb socket into the rear combi-
nation light assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.7. Put the rear combination light assem-
bly into place while aligning the clip with
the guide on the vehicle and fasten the
bolts.
8. Install the side cover and secure it with
the clips.
B00497
1
2
3
B00498
B00534
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Specifications
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12
15
30A


Windshield wiper and washer
16
20A


Brake light
17
15A


Air conditioner
18
15A


Backup light


Cruise control
19
20A


Mirror heater
20
Empty
21
15A


Ignition coil (Non-turbo models
only)
22
10A


ABS ignition
23
20A


Seat heater
Fuse panel
Fuse rating
Circuit
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Specifications
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12
Bulb chartDescription Wattage Bulb type
Headlight
Premium Package
vehicles
Low beam 12V-35W D2R
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Except Premium
Package vehicles
Low beam 12V-55W H1
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Front fog light 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
Front turn signal light 12V-21W (Amber) WY21W (7440A)
Front side marker light 12V-5W W5W
Parking light 12V-5W W5W
Rear combination light
Brake/tail light 12V-21/5W W21/5W (7443)
Turn signal light 12V-21W (Amber) WY21W (7440A)
Back-up light 12V-16W W16W (921)
High mount stop light 12V-1.3W LED
License plate light 12V-5W W5W
Cargo area light 12V-5W —
Front ashtray light 12V-1.4W —
Dome light 12V-8W —
Map light 12V-8W —
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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
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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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Index
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........... 7-18
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................ 1-10
Engine
Compartment overview ................................................. 11-6
Coolant ....................................................................... 11-13
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ............................... 6, 8-2
Hood ............................................................................. 11-4
Oil ................................................................................. 11-8
Overheating ................................................................. 9-10
Starting .......................................................................... 7-6
Stopping ........................................................................ 7-8
Exterior care ..................................................................... 10-2
F
Flat tires ............................................................................. 9-4
Floor mat ............................................................................ 6-8
Fluid level
Automatic transmission .............................................. 11-20
Brake .......................................................................... 11-25
Clutch ......................................................................... 11-26
Power steering ............................................................ 11-24
Folding down the rear seat ................................................. 1-7
Front
Differential gear oil ...................................................... 11-22
Fog light button ............................................................ 3-19
Seatbelt pretensioners ................................................. 1-19
Seats ............................................................................. 1-2
Turn signal light .......................................................... 11-49
Fuel .................................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ............................................................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ............................................................ 7-3
Gauge ............................................................................ 3-7
Requirements ................................................................ 7-2Fuses .............................................................................. 11-41
Fuses and circuits ............................................................. 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .................................. 8-11
Glove box ........................................................................... 6-4
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ............................. 8-11
H
Hazard warning flasher ....................................................... 3-6
Head restraint adjustment ........................................... 1-4, 1-6
Headlight beam leveler ..................................................... 3-18
Headlight flasher ............................................................... 3-16
Headlights .............................................................. 3-16, 11-46
Heater operation ................................................................. 4-5
High beam indicator light .................................................. 3-14
Horn .................................................................................. 3-26
Hose and connections .................................................... 11-12
I
Ignition switch ..................................................................... 3-3
Illuminated entry ................................................................. 2-8
Illumination brightness control .......................................... 3-18
Immobilizer ......................................................................... 2-3
Indicator light
High beam ................................................................... 3-14
Selector lever position ................................................. 3-14
Turn signal ................................................................... 3-14
Inside mirror ...................................................................... 3-24
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