2007 SAAB 9-7X spare tire

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.
{CAUTION:
The underbody-mounted spare tire needs
to be stored with the valve stem pointing
up. If the spare tire is stored with the
valve stem pointing downward, its
secondary latch will not work properly
and the spare tire could loosen and
suddenly fall from your vehicle. If this
happened when your vehicle was being
driven, the tire might contact a person or
another vehicle, causing injury and, of
course, damage to itself as well. Be sure
the underbody-mounted spare tire is
stored with its valve stem pointing up.
Notice:An aluminum wheel with a at tire
should always be stored under the vehicle with
the hoist. However, storing it that way for an
extended period could damage the wheel.
To avoid this, always stow the wheel properly
with the valve stem pointing up and have
the wheel repaired as soon as possible.
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Follow this diagram to store the
underbody-mounted at or spare tire.
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Extension
D. Retainer
E. Spare or Flat Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Up)
1. Put the tire (E) on the ground at the rear of
the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel cap, if the vehicle has one,
from the at tire by tapping the backside of
the wheel cap with the wheel wrench (A).
Store in a safe location until the at tire
is repaired. Once the tire is repaired, replace
the wheel cap.3. Make sure the valve stem is pointed up and
to the rear. Then pull the retainer (D) through
the wheel opening.
4. Put the socket end of the extension (C)
through the hole just above the rear bumper at
a 45 degree downward angle. Connect the
socket end of the extension to the hoist
shaft (B).
5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of
the vehicle. Continue turning the wheel
wrench (A) clockwise until you hear two clicks
or feel it skip twice. This indicates that the
tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare
tire hoist cannot be overtightened.
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Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inated spare
tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its
ination pressure regularly. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 388andLoading Your Vehicle on
page 296for information regarding proper tire
ination and loading your vehicle. For instruction on
how to remove, install or store a spare tire, see
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
on page 410andStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools on page 420.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make
sure the spare is correctly inated. The spare tire
is made to perform well at speeds up to 70 mph
(112 km/h) at the recommended ination pressure,
so you can nish your trip.
Have the damaged or at road tire repaired or
replaced as soon as you can and installed back
onto your vehicle. This way, a spare tire will be
available in case you need it again. Do not mix tires
and wheels of different sizes, because they will not
t. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together.
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its
best if it is cleaned often. Although not always
visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your
upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather,
and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is
recommended to remove particles from your
upholstery. It is important to keep your upholstery
from becoming and remaining heavily soiled.
Soils should be removed as quickly as possible.
Your vehicle’s interior may experience extremes of
heat that could cause stains to set rapidly.
Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent
cleaning. Use care because newspapers and
garments that transfer color to your home
furnishings may also transfer color to your
vehicle’s interior.
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help ensure
the safety, dependability, and emission control
performance of your vehicle. Your dealer can
assist you with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 458.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 334for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure
to keep your engine oil at the proper level can
cause damage to your engine not covered by
your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 344for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inated to the correct pressures. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 388. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 406.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 396.
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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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Reading Lamps........................................... 164
Rear Axle.................................................... 369
Limited-Slip.............................................. 271
Rear Climate Control System...................... 173
Rear Door Security Locks............................. 97
Rear Floor Storage Lid................................ 142
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 35
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 257
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 243
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 16
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 32
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 155
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with Compass.......................................... 123
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®and Compass..................... 121
Reclining Seatbacks, Power.......................... 13
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 458
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 302
Reduced Engine Power Light...................... 191
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 89
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 90Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.......................................... 410
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 408
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 376
Replacement, Windshield............................. 377
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 479
Saab........................................................ 480
United States Government....................... 479
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 82
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 83
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 108
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 32
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 469
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 296
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 461
Running the Engine While Parked............... 120
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Spare Tire................................................... 423
Accessory Inator..................................... 404
Installing.................................................. 410
Removing................................................ 408
Storing..................................................... 420
Specications, Capacities............................ 445
Speedometer............................................... 176
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 271
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 185
StabiliTrak®Service Light............................. 185
Starting Your Engine................................... 108
Steering...................................................... 276
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 259
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 151
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 140
Cupholder(s)............................................ 139
Glove Box................................................ 139
Luggage Carrier....................................... 141
Overhead Console................................... 140
Rear Floor Storage Lid............................ 142
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 295
Sun Visors.................................................. 101
Suspension................................................. 303
T
Tachometer................................................. 176
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps............................. 374
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 258
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 101
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 102
PASS-Key
®III .......................................... 103
PASS-Key®III Operation.......................... 104
Throttle, Adjustable...................................... 110
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 151
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 186
Tires........................................................... 380
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 429
Buying New Tires..................................... 398
Chains..................................................... 404
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 406
Cleaning.................................................. 430
Different Size........................................... 400
High-Speed Operation.............................. 390
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 406
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 388
Inator, Accessory.................................... 404
Inspection and Rotation............................ 396
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 410
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Tires (cont.)
Pressure Monitor System......................... 391
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 410
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 408
Secondary Latch System......................... 416
Spare Tire................................................ 423
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 420
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 381
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 385
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 400
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 402
Wheel Replacement................................. 402
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 397
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 302
Towing a Trailer....................................... 305
Your Vehicle............................................. 302
Traction
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.............................. 271
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 271
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 341
Transmission Operation, Automatic.............. 112
Trip Odometer............................................. 176
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 152
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 151
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 260
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 400
Universal Home Remote System........128, 129
Operation........................................130, 135
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 268
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 296
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Customization, DIC......................... 205
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders........................................ 473
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 433
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 433
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 172
Visors.......................................................... 101
Voltmeter Gage........................................... 182
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