2006 SAAB 9-7X ECU

Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted at
or spare tire.
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Extension
D. Retainer
E. Spare or Flat Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Up)
1. Put the tire (E) on the ground at the rear of
the vehicle.
2. Remove the hubcap, if equipped, from the at tire
by tapping the backside of the hubcap with the
wheel wrench (A). Store in a safe location until
the at tire is repaired. Once the tire is repaired,
replace the hubcap.
3. Ensure the valve stem is pointed up and to the rear.
Then pull the retainer (D) through the wheel.
4. Put the socket end of the extension (C), on a
45 degree angle downward, through the hole
just above the rear bumper and into the hoist
shaft (B).5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the wheel wrench (A)
clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip
twice. This indicates that the tire is secure and
the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be
overtightened.
6. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A),
and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, use
the wheel wrench and socket end of the extension to
tighten the cable.
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability, and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your dealer can assist you with these checks
and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to
your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-24for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer uid reservoir and add the proper uid if
necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they
are inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-56for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-75.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-65.
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Calling for Assistance
For prompt assistance when calling, please have the
following information available to give to the advisor:
Your name
Location phone number
Location of your vehicle
Description of problem
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN) (the 17-digit
VIN can be found in the lower corner of the
windshield, driver’s side, or on your registration.)
Model and model year
License plate number
Vehicle color
Mileage (kilometers) on vehicle
Home address and phone
Name of your Saab dealer
While we hope that you never have the occasion to
require roadside assistance, it is an added security while
traveling for you and your family. Remember, we are
only a phone call away.
Roadside Assistance: 1-800-852-9001
Travel Planning
The Saab Roadside Assistance Program also makes
available a variety of trip planning information:
Highway maps
Suggested trip routing
Points of interest/Tourist information
These items and more will be provided to you when you
call 1-800-852-9001 and outline your intended trip.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book.
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C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-108
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-30, 4-28, 4-41
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-92
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-100
Your CDs and DVDs....................................3-99
Cargo Cover..................................................2-53
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-54
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-51
Chains, Tire...................................................5-72
Charging System Light....................................3-32
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-36
Gages Warning Light...................................3-41
Check Gas Cap Light......................................3-43
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-95
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-33
Infants and Young Children...........................1-29
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-39
Older Children.............................................1-27
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position........................1-44Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position.........................1-47
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-47
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-94
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-93
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-90
Finish Care.................................................5-93
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-89
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces..............................5-91
Leather......................................................5-91
Tires..........................................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-95
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-92
Weatherstrips..............................................5-92
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-94
Climate Control System
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-25
Dual Automatic............................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-24
Rear..........................................................3-24
Collision Damage Repair................................... 7-7
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-24
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-16
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
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Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-36
Heater, Engine............................................2-23
Cooling System..............................................5-29
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-40
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-50
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-3
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects to Saab..................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-10
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-4
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking............................................... 2-9
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp Override......................................3-17Dome Lamps.................................................3-17
Door
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-14
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-43
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-44
DIC Vehicle Customization............................3-52
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-47
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-19
City...........................................................4-23
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-26
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-20
Off-Road....................................................4-19
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-32
Winter........................................................4-28
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-19
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-84
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Light (cont.)
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-28
Security.....................................................3-40
Service All-Wheel-Drive................................3-41
StabiliTrak
®Indicator....................................3-35
StabiliTrak®Service......................................3-35
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-18
Exit...........................................................3-18
Limited-Slip Rear Axle....................................... 4-8
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-33
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-18
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-43
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-52
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-2
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-14
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-36
Memory Seat.................................................2-55
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-47
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P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-29
Parking
Brake........................................................2-27
Over Things That Burn.................................2-29
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-30
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-61
Passing.........................................................4-16
PASS-Key
®III ................................................2-18
PASS-Key®III Operation..................................2-18
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-25
Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-18
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.........................................5-98
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-40
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-21
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-35
Windows....................................................2-15
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-26
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-27
Radios..........................................................3-58
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-100
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-99
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual..............................3-84
Radio with CD............................................3-60
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-73
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-96
Setting the Time..........................................3-59
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-97
Understanding Reception..............................3-99
Reading Lamps..............................................3-18
Rear Axle......................................................5-47
Limited-Slip.................................................. 4-8
Rear Climate Control System............................3-24
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Floor Storage Lid....................................2-53
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-24
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-96
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Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-55
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-2
Power Reclining Seatbacks............................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-6
Secondary Latch System.................................5-83
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-47
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-44
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-47
Security Light.................................................3-40
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
All-Wheel-Drive Light....................................3-41
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-36
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-65
Setting the Time.............................................3-59Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-95
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-28
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-29
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire.....................................................5-88
Accessory Inator........................................5-72
Installing....................................................5-78
Removing...................................................5-76
Storing.......................................................5-86
Specications, Capacities...............................5-108
Speedometer..................................................3-27
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 4-9
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light................................3-35
StabiliTrak®Service Light.................................3-35
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-21
Steering........................................................4-14
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-98
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-51
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-50
Glove Box..................................................2-50
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-52
Overhead Console.......................................2-51
Rear Floor Storage Lid.................................2-53
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-32
Sun Visors.....................................................2-15
Suspension....................................................4-39
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