2006 SAAB 9-2X glove box

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1) Cup holder (page 6-5)
2) Center console (page 6-4)
3) Glove box (page 6-4)
4) Cigarette lighter (page 6-5)
5) Ashtray (page 6-7)
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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Saab advanced frontal airbag
systemYour vehicle is equipped with a Saab ad-
vanced frontal airbag system that com-
plies with the new advanced frontal airbag
requirements in the amended Federal Mo-
tor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.
208.
The Saab advanced frontal airbag system
automatically determines the deployment
force of the driver’s SRS frontal airbag at
the time of deployment as well as whether
or not to activate the front passenger’s
SRS frontal airbag and, if activated, the
deployment force of the SRS frontal air-
bag at the time of deployment.
Your vehicle has warning labels on the
driver’s and front passenger’s sun visors
beginning with the phrase “EVEN WITH
ADVANCED AIR BAGS” and a tag at-
tached to the glove box lid beginning with
the phrase “Even with Advanced Air
Bags”. Make sure that you carefully read
the instructions on the warning labels and
tag.
Always wear your seatbelt. The Saab ad-
vanced frontal airbag system is a supple-
mental restraint system and must be used
in combination with a seatbelt. All occu-
pants should wear a seatbelt or be seated
in an appropriate child restraint system.
The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowedin the center portion of the steering wheel.
The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
is stowed near the top of the dashboard
under an “SRS AIRBAG” mark.
In a moderate to severe frontal collision,
the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS
frontal airbags deploy and supplement the
seatbelts by reducing the impact on the
driver’s and front passenger’s head and
chest.
NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD
FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT
SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD
BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD
TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
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Never allow a child to stand up, or to
kneel on the front passenger’s seat.
The SRS airbag deploys with con-
siderable force and can injure or
even kill the child.
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Keys and doors
Keys and doors
KeysTurbo models
1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Valet key
4) Key number plate
5) Security ID plateNon-turbo models
1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Valet key
4) Key number plate
Three types of keys are provided for your
vehicle:
Master key and valet key.
The master key fit all locks on your vehi-
cle.

Ignition switch

Doors

Glove box
The valet key fits only the ignition switch
and door lock. You can keep the trunk and
glove box locked when you leave your ve-
hicle and valet key at a parking facility.

Key numberThe key number is stamped on the key
number plate attached to the key set.
Write down the key number and keep it in
another safe place, not in the vehicle. This
number is needed to make a replacement
key if you lose your key or lock it inside the
vehicle.
For information on making replacement
keys for vehicles with the immobilizer sys-
tem, refer to the “Immobilizer (Turbo mod-
els)” section in this chapter.
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Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it bangs
against your knees while you are
driving, it could turn the ignition
switch from the ON position to the
ACC or OFF position, thereby stop-
ping the engine.
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Climate control
any problem with the air conditioning sys-
tem.
Air conditioner compressor
shut-off when engine is
heavily loadedTo improve acceleration and gas mileage,
the air conditioner compressor is de-
signed to temporarily shut off during air
conditioner operation whenever the accel-
erator is fully depressed such as during
rapid acceleration or when driving on a
steep upgrade.
Refrigerant for your climate
control systemYour air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the
method of adding, changing or checking
the refrigerant is different from the method
for CFC12 (Freon). Consult your Saab
dealer for service. Repairs needed as a
result of using the wrong refrigerant are
not covered under warranty.
Air filtration system 3If your vehicle’s air conditioning system is
equipped with an air filtration system, re-
place the filter element according to the
replacement schedule shown in the fol-
lowing. This schedule should be followed
to maintain the filter’s dust collection abili-
ty. Under extremely dusty conditions, the
filter should be replaced more frequently.
It is recommended that you have your fil-
ter checked or replaced by your Saab
dealer. For replacement, use only a genu-
ine Saab air filter kit.Replacement schedule:
Every 12 months or 15,000 miles (24,000
km) whichever comes first

Replacing an air filter1. Remove the glove box.
1) Open the glove box.
2) Remove the nine screws and the one
clip securing the glove box.
3) Disconnect the glove box light con-
nector.
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Climate control
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2. Unhook the hooks of the air filter cover
and remove the cover.1) Air filter element3. Draw out the air filter element.
1) Air filter element
2) Arrow mark4. Replace the air filter element with new
one.
5. Reinstall the air filter cover.
6. Connect the connector, and reinstall
the glove box.
7. Close the glove box.
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The arrow mark on the filter must
point down.
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Interior equipment
Interior light ........................................................ 6-2
Dome light ............................................................... 6-2
Cargo area light ...................................................... 6-2
Map light
3 .......................................................... 6-2
Sun visors ........................................................... 6-3
Vanity mirror ........................................................... 6-3
Storage compartments ...................................... 6-4
Glove box ................................................................ 6-4
Center console ........................................................ 6-4
Coin tray .................................................................. 6-4
Cup holder .......................................................... 6-5
Front passenger’s cup holder ............................... 6-5
Cigarette lighter socket ..................................... 6-5
Use with a cigarette lighter .................................... 6-6
Using as an accessory power outlet ..................... 6-6
Ashtray ................................................................ 6-7
Floor mat
3 ......................................................... 6-8
Coat hook ............................................................ 6-8
Cargo area cover ................................................ 6-9
Using the cover ....................................................... 6-9
To remove the cover ............................................... 6-9
Stowage of the cover .............................................. 6-9
To install the cover housing .................................. 6-10
Cargo tie-down hooks ........................................ 6-103 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend
on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options
or accessories)
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Interior equipment
Storage compartments
Glove box1) Lock
2) UnlockTo open the glove box, pull the handle. To
close it, push the lid firmly upward.To lock the glove box, insert the key and
turn it clockwise.

Center consoleTo open the lid, pull up the lock release.

Coin trayTo open the coin tray, pull the upper edge
of the lid.
Always keep the storage compart-
ment closed while driving to re-
duce the risk of injury in the event
of sudden stops or an accident.

Do not store spray cans, contain-
ers with flammable or corrosive
liquids or any other dangerous
items in the storage compartment.
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Driving tips
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Driving tips for AWD vehiclesAll-Wheel Drive distributes the engine
power to all four wheels. AWD vehicles
provide better traction when driving on
slippery, wet or snow-covered roads and
when moving out of mud, dirt and sand. By
shifting power between the front and rear
wheels, AWD can also provide added
traction during acceleration and added en-
gine braking force during deceleration.
Therefore, your Saab AWD vehicle may
handle differently than an ordinary two
wheel drive vehicle and it contains some
features unique to AWD. For safety pur-
poses as well as to avoid damaging the
AWD system, you should keep the follow-
ing tips in mind:
An AWD vehicle is better able to climb
steeper roads under snowy or slippery
conditions than a two wheel drive vehicle.
There is little difference in handling, how-
ever, during extremely sharp turns or sud-
den braking. Therefore, when driving
down a slope or turning corners, be sure
to reduce your speed and maintain an am-
ple distance from other vehicles.

When replacing a tire, make sure you
use only the same size, construction,
brand, and load range as the original tires
listed on the tire label. Using other sizes,
circumference or construction may result
in severe mechanical damage to the drive
train of your vehicle and may affect ride,
handling, braking, speedometer/odometer
calibration, and clearance between the
body and tires. It also may be dangerous
and lead to loss of vehicle control.

If you use a temporary spare tire to re-
place a flat tire, be sure to use the original
temporary spare tire stored in the vehicle.
Using other sizes may result in severe
mechanical damage to the drive train of
your vehicle.

Always check the cold tire pressure be-
fore starting to drive. The recommended
tire pressure is provided on the tire label,
which is located under the door latch onthe driver’s side on U.S. vehicles or in the
glovebox on Canadian vehicles.

Tire chains should always be placed on
the front wheels only.

There are some precautions that you
must observe when towing your vehicle.
For detail information, see the “Towing”
section in chapter 9.
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Always maintain a safe driving
speed according to the road and
weather conditions in order to
avoid having an accident on a
sharp turn, during sudden braking
or under other similar conditions.

Always use the utmost care in
driving – overconfidence because
you are driving an All-Wheel Drive
vehicle could easily lead to a seri-
ous accident.
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