2007 SAAB 9-7X heating

Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is lled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for ve years or
150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs
rst, if you add only DEX-COOL
®extended
life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and
how to add coolant when it is low. If you have
a problem with engine overheating, seeEngine
Overheating on page 347.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to−34°F (−37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®
may cause premature engine, heater core, or
radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant may require changing sooner, at the
rst maintenance service after each
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs rst. Any repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in your
vehicle.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water
and one-half DEX-COOL®coolant. If you use
this coolant mixture, you do not need to add
anything else.
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{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on
hot engine parts. Coolant contains
ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the
engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill
coolant on a hot engine.
Occasionally check the coolant level in the
radiator. For information on how to add coolant to
the radiator, seeCooling System on page 349.
Radiator Pressure Cap
Notice:If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and possible engine
damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 330
for information on location.
Engine Overheating
You will nd a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle’s instrument panel. SeeEngine Coolant
Temperature Gage on page 186for more
information.
If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center
(DIC), the display will show an Engine Coolant
Hot/Engine Overheated message. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 199for more
information.
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Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires
made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever
have questions about your tire warranty and where
to obtain service, see your Saab Warranty
booklet for details. For additional information refer
to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with
your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly
used tires are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much
friction. You could have an air-out and
a serious accident. SeeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 296.
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Underinated tires pose the same
danger as overloaded tires. The
resulting accident could cause serious
injury. Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended pressure.
Tire pressure should be checked when
your tires are cold. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 388.
Overinated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden
impact — such as when you hit a
pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your tread is badly worn, or if
your tires have been damaged,
replace them.
SeeHigh-Speed Operation on page 390for
ination pressure adjustment for high
speed driving.
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You may also have an air inator kit that is
located in the rear oor storage compartment.
It includes a 22 ft (6.7 m) hose with three nozzle
adapters.
To use the accessory inator, do the following:
1. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter
to the end of the hose if required.
{CAUTION:
Inating something too much can make it
explode, and you or others could be
injured. Be sure to read the inator
instructions, and inate any object only to
its recommended pressure.
2. Attach that end of the hose to the object you
wish to inate.
3. Attach the other end of the hose to the outlet.
4. Press and release the switch to turn the air
inator on. The indicator light will remain on
when the inator is running.The system has an internal clock to prevent
the system from overheating. The system
will allow about ve minutes of running time,
then the compressor will stop. The indicator
light will then begin to ash. When the indicator
is off, the inator can be started again by
pressing the switch. If the compressor is still
hot, it may only run for a short time before
shutting off again.
5. Press and release the switch to turn the
inator off.
Place the inator kit tools in the pouch and store it
in its proper location. Remove the inator hose
from the outlet during loading and unloading. Load
leveling will not function with the inator hose
attached to the inator outlet. SeeElectronically
Controlled Air Suspension System on page 303for
more information.
To reinstall the cover, line up the tabs at the back
of the cover, put it in place and latch the tabs.
If the indicator light on the accessory inator
ashes continuously, it could indicate that there is
a malfunction in the air suspension system.
SeeElectronically Controlled Air Suspension
System on page 303for more information.
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Engine (cont.)
Oil Life System........................................ 337
Overheating............................................. 347
Reduced Power Light............................... 191
Starting.................................................... 108
Entry Lighting.............................................. 164
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 473
Exit Lighting................................................ 164
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 37
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 339
Finish Damage............................................ 430
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 261
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 150
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 153
Flat Tire...................................................... 406
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 406
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 420Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 341
Power Steering........................................ 356
Windshield Washer.................................. 357
Fog Lamps.................................................. 162
Front Axle................................................... 370
Fuel............................................................ 324
Additives.................................................. 325
California Fuel.......................................... 324
Check Gas Cap Light.............................. 194
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 328
Filling Your Tank...................................... 326
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 326
Gage....................................................... 193
Gasoline Octane...................................... 324
Gasoline Specications............................ 324
Low Warning Light................................... 194
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 435
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 435
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 442
Windshield Wiper..................................... 434
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