2006 SAAB 9-2X manual transmission

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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
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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14
J
Jack and jack handle ........................................................ 9-15
Jump starting ...................................................................... 9-8
K
Key
Interlock release ............................................................ 3-5
Number .......................................................................... 2-2
Reminder chime ............................................................ 3-5
Keys ................................................................................... 2-2
L
Leather seat materials ...................................................... 10-5
Light
Cargo area .......................................................... 6-2, 11-52
Dome .................................................................. 6-2, 11-52
Map ..................................................................... 6-2, 11-52
Light control switch ........................................................... 3-15
Limited slip differential (LSD) ............................................ 7-14
Loading your vehicle ........................................................ 8-10
LSD (Limited slip differential) ............................................ 7-14
M
Main fuse ........................................................................ 11-42
Maintenance
Precautions .................................................................. 11-3
Schedule ...................................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt ....................................................................... 1-17
Tools ............................................................................ 9-15
Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine light) .............. 3-11
Manual climate control system ........................................... 4-3Manual transmission (MT) .................................................. 7-8
Map light .................................................................. 6-2, 11-52
Maximum load limits ......................................................... 8-13
Meters and gauges ............................................................. 3-6
Mirrors ............................................................................... 3-24
N
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) ....................................................................... 8-2
O
Odometer/Trip meter ........................................................... 3-6
Off road driving ................................................................... 8-6
Oil filter .............................................................................. 11-8
Oil level
Engine .......................................................................... 11-8
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) ....................... 11-22
Manual transmission .................................................. 11-19
Rear differential .......................................................... 11-23
Oil pressure warning light ................................................. 3-11
Outside mirrors ................................................................. 3-25
Outside temperature indicator ............................................. 3-8
Overheating engine .......................................................... 9-10
P
Parking
Brake ............................................................................ 7-19
Brake stroke ............................................................... 11-30
Light switch .................................................................. 3-19
Tips .............................................................................. 7-19
Periodic inspections ............................................................ 8-4
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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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