2007 SAAB 9-7X service

If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where
the towing service will be taking it. Get a
card from the tow truck operator or write down
the driver’s name, the service’s name, and
the phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle
before it is towed away. Make sure this
includes your insurance information and
registration if you keep these items in your
vehicle.
Gather the important information you will need
from the other driver. Things like name,
address, phone number, driver’s license
number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make,
model and model year, Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN), insurance company and
policy number, and a general description of
the damage to the other vehicle.
If possible, call your insurance company from
the scene of the accident. They will walk you
through the information they will need. If
they ask for a police report, phone or go to
the police department headquarters the
next day and you can get a copy of the report
for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces
with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not
be necessary. This is especially true if there
are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable.
Choose a reputable collision repair facility
for your vehicle. Whether you select a
Saab dealer or a private collision repair facility
to x the damage, make sure you are
comfortable with them. Remember, you will
have to feel comfortable with their work
for a long time.
Once you have an estimate, read it carefully
and make sure you understand what work
will be performed on your vehicle. If you have
a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable
shops welcome this opportunity.
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Reporting Safety Defects to Saab
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope
you will notify Saab. Please call the Saab
Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007,
or write:
Saab Cars USA, Inc.
Saab Customer Assistance Center
4405-A International Boulevard
Norcross, GA 30093
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-1999
(English or French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle
suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair
service procedures, adjustments, and
specications for Saab transmissions, transaxles,
and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service Saab cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, the Service Bulletin reference number
can be obtained by contacting your Saab dealer or
by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483).
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Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for
owners and intended to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The owner manual
will include the Maintenance Schedule for all
models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual,
and Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus
processing fee
Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus
processing fee
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are
available for current and past model Saab 9-7x
vehicles. To request an order form, please specify
year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on
the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and
without incurring obligation. Allow ample time
for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are
to make checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Accessories and Modications..................... 322
Accessory Inator........................................ 404
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 166
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 81
Additives, Fuel............................................ 325
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 434
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal............ 110
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 339
Air Conditioning........................................... 167
Air Suspension............................................ 303
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 179
Readiness Light....................................... 178
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 473
Airbag System............................................... 64
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 72
Passenger Sensing System....................... 74
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 80
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 72
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 73Airbag System (cont.)
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 70
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 67
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 368
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 275
All-Wheel-Drive Service Light....................... 192
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 261
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 261
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 269
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 184
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 429
Care of Safety Belts................................ 427
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 431
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 428
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 423
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 425
Finish Care.............................................. 428
Finish Damage......................................... 430
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 426
Leather.................................................... 426
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 430
Tires........................................................ 430
Underbody Maintenance........................... 431
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Cleaning (cont.)
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 423
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 426
Leather.................................................... 426
Tires........................................................ 430
Underbody Maintenance........................... 431
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 427
Weatherstrips........................................... 427
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 429
Climate Control System
Climate Controls Personalization.............. 173
Dual Automatic......................................... 167
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 172
Rear........................................................ 173
Collision Damage Repair............................. 474
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 35
Compass............................................121, 123
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 102
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 268
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 186
Heater, Engine......................................... 110
Cooling System........................................... 349
Cruise Control............................................. 156Cruise Control Light.................................... 191
Cupholder(s)................................................ 139
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users ......................... 468
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 468
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 466
Reporting Safety Defects to Saab............ 480
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 479
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 479
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 469
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 480
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Daytime Running Lamps............................. 161
Defensive Driving........................................ 264
Delayed Locking............................................ 94
Disc, MP3................................................... 233
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 323
Dome Lamp Override.................................. 163
Dome Lamps............................................... 163
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Door
Delayed Locking........................................ 94
Locks......................................................... 92
Power Door Locks..................................... 93
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 94
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 97
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 24
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 194
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 195
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 205
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 199
Driving
At Night................................................... 281
City.......................................................... 285
Defensive................................................. 264
Drunken................................................... 265
Freeway................................................... 286
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 288
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 282
Off-Road.................................................. 281
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 296
Winter...................................................... 291
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 167
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 243E
Electric Power Management........................ 164
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 434
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 435
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 435
Headlamps............................................... 434
Power Windows and Other
Power Options...................................... 435
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 442
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 434
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
System.................................................... 303
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 339
Battery..................................................... 361
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 187
Coolant.................................................... 344
Coolant Heater......................................... 110
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 186
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 461
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 330
Exhaust................................................... 119
Fan Noise................................................ 355
Oil ........................................................... 334
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Light (cont.)
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 194
Malfunction Indicator................................ 187
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 179
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 177
Reduced Engine Power............................ 191
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 177
Security................................................... 191
Service All-Wheel-Drive............................ 192
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 185
StabiliTrak®Service.................................. 185
Tire Pressure........................................... 186
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 164
Exit.......................................................... 164
Limited-Slip Rear Axle................................. 271
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 296
Lockout Protection......................................... 97
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................ 94
Door.......................................................... 92
Lockout Protection..................................... 97
Power Door............................................... 93
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 94
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 97Loss of Control........................................... 280
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 194
Luggage Carrier.......................................... 141
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................ 9
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 452
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 455
At Least Once a Month............................ 455
At Least Once a Year .............................. 456
Introduction.............................................. 448
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 453
Maintenance Record................................ 462
Maintenance Requirements...................... 448
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 460
Owner Checks and Services.................... 455
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 458
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 450
Using....................................................... 448
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 448
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 187
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Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals................ 11
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 199
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview
with Compass....................................... 123
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®and Compass......................... 121
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 124
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror............... 124
Outside Heated Mirrors............................ 124
Outside Power Mirror............................... 123
Moonroof..................................................... 144
MP3 ............................................................ 233
MyGMLink.com............................................ 467
N
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................. 243
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 106
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 460
O
Odometer.................................................... 176
Odometer, Trip............................................ 176
Off-Road Driving.......................................... 281
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 278
Oil
Engine..................................................... 334
Pressure Gage......................................... 190
Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 337
Older Children, Restraints............................. 38
Online Owner Center................................... 467
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 125
Other Warning Devices................................ 150
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 172
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 166
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 124
Curb View Assist Mirror........................... 124
Heated Mirrors......................................... 124
Power Mirror............................................ 123
Overhead Console....................................... 140
Owner Checks and Services....................... 455
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
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