2007 SAAB 9-7X lock

At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 116.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately
if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear.
The vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your dealer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 116.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever
out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift
lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your
dealer for service.
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to
turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or others
could be injured and property could be
damaged. Make sure there is room in front
of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Be ready to apply the regular brake at once
should the vehicle begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care
to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other
debris can collect.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained
from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets Standard
GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 334.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 344.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherWindshield Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemPower Steering Fluid
(Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (Part No. U.S. 12378261,
in Canada 10953455) meeting
specications.
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The following services are provided in the U.S.
during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and,
in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage
period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
up to a maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
customer to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres
in Canada). Service to provide diesel may be
restricted. For safety reasons, propane
and other alternative fuels will not be provided
through this service.
Lock-out Service:To ensure security, the
driver must present the vehicle registration and
personal ID before lock-out service is provided.
Lock-out service will be covered at no charge if
you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle.
In the U.S., replacement keys made at the
customer’s expense will be covered within
10 miles (16 km).
Flat Tire Change:If your vehicle has a spare
tire, installation of the tire in good condition will
be covered at no charge. The customer is
responsible for the repair or replacement of the
tire if not covered by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which
require a battery jump start will be covered at
no charge.
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out
assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,
mud, or snow. If your vehicle will not start,
Roadside Assistance will arrange to have your
vehicle towed to the nearest authorized
dealership.
Alternative ServiceThere may be times, when
Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely
assistance, your advisor may authorize you to
secure local emergency road service, and you
will be reimbursed up to $100 upon submission
of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance.
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Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles,
has a number of sophisticated computer systems
that monitor and control several aspects of the
vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board
vehicle computers to monitor emission control
components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor
conditions for airbag deployment and, if so
equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help
the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving
situations. Some information may be stored
during regular operations to facilitate repair of
detected malfunctions; other information is stored
only in a crash event by computer systems,
such as those commonly called event data
recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
in your vehicle may record information about the
condition of the vehicle and how it was operated,
such as data related to engine speed, brake
application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety
belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance,and the severity of a collision. If your vehicle is
equipped with StabiliTrak
®, steering performance,
including yaw rate, steering wheel angle, and
lateral acceleration, is also recorded. This
information has been used to improve vehicle
crash performance and may be used to improve
crash performance of future vehicles and
driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many
airplanes, these on-board systems do not
record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle
occupants.
To read this information, special equipment is
needed and access to the vehicle or the device
that stores the data is required. Saab will not
access information about a crash event or share it
with others other than:
with the consent of the vehicle owner or,
if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the
lessee,
in response to an official request of police or
similar government office,
as part of Saab’s defense of litigation through
the discovery process, or
as required by law.
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A
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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Appearance Care (cont.)
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 432
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 427
Weatherstrips........................................... 427
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 429
Audio System(s).......................................... 212
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 259
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 261
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 261
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 261
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 243
Radio with CD......................................... 214
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 222
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 257
Setting the Time...................................... 213
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 258
Understanding Radio Reception............... 260
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 261
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 161
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 341
Operation................................................. 112B
Battery........................................................ 361
Electric Power Management..................... 164
Run-Down Protection............................... 165
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 287
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 269
Emergencies............................................ 271
Parking.................................................... 116
System Warning Light.............................. 183
Brake Pedal, Throttle................................... 110
Brakes........................................................ 358
Braking....................................................... 268
Braking in Emergencies............................... 271
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 106
Bulb Replacement....................................... 371
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps..................................... 374
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 372
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 371
Headlamps............................................... 372
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting.... 371
License Plate Lamps................................ 376
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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
D
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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