2006 SAAB 9-7X wheel alignment

Buying New Tires.........................................5-67
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-68
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-69
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-70
Wheel Replacement......................................5-70
Tire Chains..................................................5-72
Accessory Inator.........................................5-72
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-74
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-76
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire..........................................5-78
Secondary Latch System...............................5-83
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-86
Spare Tire...................................................5-88
Appearance Care............................................5-89
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................5-89
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-90
Leather.......................................................5-91
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces................................5-91
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-92
Weatherstrips...............................................5-92Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-92
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-93
Finish Care..................................................5-93
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades...........5-94
Aluminum Wheels.........................................5-94
Tires...........................................................5-95
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-95
Finish Damage.............................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance................................5-95
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-95
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-96
Vehicle Identication......................................5-97
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN).................5-97
Service Parts Identication Label.....................5-97
Electrical System............................................5-98
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-98
Headlamps..................................................5-98
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-98
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-98
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-98
Engine Compartment Fuse Block....................5-99
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..........................5-105
Capacities and Specications........................5-108
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as
soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check
for damaged tires or wheels. SeeWhen It Is Time for
New Tires on page 5-66andWheel Replacement on
page 5-70for more information.
Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull,
and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, use the
wheel wrench to tighten the cable. For information on
storing or removing the spare tire, seeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 5-75.The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The rst rotation
is the most important. SeeScheduled Maintenance on
page 6-4.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
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Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specied indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which
all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underination, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and
balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest
tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary
on a regular basis. However, if you notice unusual tire
wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment may need to be checked. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your
tires and wheels may need to be rebalanced. See your
dealer for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
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Tachometer....................................................3-27
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps.................................5-52
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-97
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-16
PASS-Key
®III .............................................2-18
PASS-Key®III Operation..............................2-18
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-22
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-56
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-94
Buying New Tires........................................5-67
Chains.......................................................5-72
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-75
Cleaning....................................................5-95
Different Size..............................................5-68
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-74
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-62
Inator, Accessory.......................................5-72
Inspection and Rotation................................5-65
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-78
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-78
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-76
Secondary Latch System..............................5-83
Spare Tire..................................................5-88Tires (cont.)
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-86
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-57
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-60
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-69
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-70
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-70
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-66
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-39
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-41
Your Vehicle...............................................4-39
Traction
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.................................... 4-8
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 4-9
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-22
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Trip Odometer................................................3-27
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-99
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-69
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-46
Operation...................................................2-47
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-33
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-52
Vehicle Data Collection and
Event Data Recorders.................................... 7-6
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-97
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-97
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-55
Memory Seat..............................................2-55
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-24
Visors...........................................................2-15
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-32
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-25
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-47
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. ivWheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-70
Different Size..............................................5-68
Replacement...............................................5-70
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Windows.......................................................2-14
Power........................................................2-15
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning..........5-94
Replacement...............................................5-53
Washer......................................................3-10
Washer Fluid..............................................5-36
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-53
Wiper Fuses...............................................5-98
Wipers......................................................... 3-9
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper........................3-10
Winter Driving................................................4-28
X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-100
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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