2007 SAAB 9-7X fuel filter

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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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 458for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under
the hood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System
4.2L L6 Engine 10.8 qt 10.2 L
5.3L V8 Engine 12.2 qt 11.6 L
Engine Oil with Filter
4.2L L6 Engine 7.0 qt 6.6 L
5.3L V8 Engine 6.0 qt 5.7 L
Fuel Tank 22.0 gal 83.3 L
AWD Transfer Case Lubricant 2.0 qt 1.8 L
Transmission (Drain and Rell) 5.0 qt 4.7 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft
140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck the uid level after lling.
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Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated
miles (kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks.• •••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.• •••••
Replace engine air cleaner lter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 339.•••
Change automatic transmission uid and
lter (severe service).See footnotes (g)
and (h).•••
Change automatic transmission uid and
lter (normal service).See footnote (g).•
Automatic transfer case only: Change
transfer case uid.See footnote (g).•••
Replace spark plugs.An Emission
Control Service.•
V8 engine only: Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.•
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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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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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