2007 SAAB 9-7X check engine light

Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when
you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance
Schedule for more on this. Things that are
especially important in trailer operation are
automatic transmission uid (don’t overll), engine
oil, axle lubricant, belt(s), cooling system and
brake system. Each of these is covered in
this manual, and the Index will help you nd them
quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to
review these sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts
and bolts are tight.
Trailer Wiring Harness
Your vehicle is equipped with a seven-wire trailer
towing harness. This harness has a seven-pin
universal heavy-duty trailer connector (if equipped
with the trailering package) that is attached to a
bracket on the hitch platform. If your vehicle is not
equipped with the heavy-duty trailer connector,
you can purchase one from your Saab dealer.The seven-wire harness contains the following
trailer circuits:
Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal
Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal
Brown: Running Lamps
White: Ground
Light Green: Back-up Lamps
Dark Blue: Electric Brakes
Red: Battery Feed (The chassis wiring ring
terminal must be fastened to a stud on the
underhood electrical center before the
trailer feed will become active.)
If you need to tow a light-duty trailer with a standard
four-way round pin connector, an adapter connector
is available from your dealer.
If you are charging a remote (non-vehicle) battery,
turn on the headlamps to boost the vehicle
system voltage and properly charge the battery.
Your vehicle is also equipped with wiring for an
electric trailer brake controller. These wires are
located inside the vehicle on the driver’s side under
the instrument panel. These wires should be
connected to an electric trailer brake controller by
your dealer or a qualied service center.
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Service........................................................ 322
Accessories and Modications................... 322
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 322
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 323
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 323
Fuel............................................................. 324
Gasoline Octane........................................ 324
Gasoline Specications.............................. 324
California Fuel........................................... 324
Additives................................................... 325
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 326
Filling the Tank......................................... 326
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 328
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 329
Hood Release........................................... 329
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 330
Engine Oil................................................. 334
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 337
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 339
Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 341
Engine Coolant.......................................... 344
Radiator Pressure Cap.............................. 347Engine Overheating................................... 347
Cooling System......................................... 349
Engine Fan Noise..................................... 355
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 356
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 357
Brakes...................................................... 358
Battery...................................................... 361
Jump Starting............................................ 362
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 368
Rear Axle.................................................... 369
Front Axle................................................... 370
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 371
Bulb Replacement....................................... 371
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting........ 371
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 372
Headlamps................................................ 372
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps....................................... 374
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps.............. 374
License Plate Lamp................................... 376
Replacement Bulbs................................... 376
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all
your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are working properly. Look for
any other loose or damaged safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also
look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag
system does not need regular maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch
assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor,
release pawl, rear compartment hinges, outer
liftgate handle pivot points, rear door detent link,
roller mechanism, liftgate handle pivot points, latch
bolt, fuel door hinge, cargo door hinge, locks,
and folding seat hardware. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a
corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
(g)Inspect hoses for cracks, chang, leaks, kinks,
and proper installation.(h)Change automatic transmission uid and lter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system.
This service can be complex; you should have
your dealer perform this service. See Engine
Coolant on page 344 for what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(j)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate
a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired
and the uid level checked. Add uid if needed.
(k)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(l)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks,
or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.
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Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 376
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps........... 374
Buying New Tires........................................ 398
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Calibration..........................................121, 123
California Fuel............................................. 324
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 322
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 445
Carbon Monoxide............... 98,119, 291, 305
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 427
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 261
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 261
Cargo Cover............................................... 142
Cargo Tie Downs........................................ 143
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 233
Center Console Storage Area...................... 140
Chains, Tire................................................. 404
Charging System Light................................ 182Check
Engine Light............................................ 187
Gages Warning Light............................... 192
Check Gas Cap Light.................................. 194
Checking Things Under the Hood ................ 329
Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 431
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 44
Infants and Young Children........................ 40
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children.................................................. 50
Older Children........................................... 38
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position.................... 57
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position...................... 59
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 60
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 48
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 429
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 428
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 425
Finish Care.............................................. 428
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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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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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Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..................... 192
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 186
Fuel......................................................... 193
Oil Pressure............................................. 190
Speedometer........................................... 176
Tachometer.............................................. 176
Voltmeter Gage........................................ 182
Garage Door Opener..........................128, 129
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 324
Specications........................................... 324
Gate Ajar Light............................................ 193
Glove Box................................................... 139
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 150
Head Restraints............................................ 15
Headlamp
Aiming..................................................... 371
Headlamps.........................................160, 372
Automatic Headlamp System.................... 161
Bulb Replacement.................................... 371Headlamps (cont.)
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 161
Electrical System..................................... 434
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 153
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps..................................... 374
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 372
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...... 371
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 153
On Reminder........................................... 160
Washer.................................................... 156
Heated Seats................................................ 10
Heater......................................................... 167
Highbeam On Light..................................... 192
High-Speed Operation, Tires........................ 390
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 288
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 288
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 329
Release................................................... 329
Horn............................................................ 150
How to Use This Manual ................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 23
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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
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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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