2007 SAAB 9-7X power steering fluid

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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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 339.
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 349.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 357.
D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 356.
E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Out of
View). See “Checking the Fluid Level” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 341.
F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 334.G. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure
Cap on page 347.
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 334.
I. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Marked GND).
SeeJump Starting on page 362.
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 358.
K. Battery. SeeBattery on page 361.
L. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 435.
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A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 349.
B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 339.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 357.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 334.
E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See
“Checking the Fluid Level” underAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 341.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 334.G. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure
Cap on page 347.
H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Marked GND).
SeeJump Starting on page 362.
I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 356.
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 358.
K. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 435.
L. Battery. SeeBattery on page 361.
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Power Steering Fluid
SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 330for
reservoir location.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power
steering uid unless you suspect there is a leak
in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A uid
loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
To check the power steering uid, do the following:
1. Turn the key off and let the engine
compartment cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.
3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a
clean rag.
4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
5. Remove the cap again and look at the
uid level on the dipstick.
For vehicles with the 4.2L L6 engine, the level
should be at the C (Cold) mark. For vehicles with
the 5.3L V8 engine, the level should be at the
FULL mark. If necessary, add only enough uid to
bring the level up to the mark.
What to Use
To determine what kind of uid to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 458.
Always use the proper uid. Failure to use the
proper uid can cause leaks and damage hoses
and seals.
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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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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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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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P
Paint, Damage............................................ 430
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 117
Shifting Out of......................................... 118
Parking
Brake....................................................... 116
Over Things That Burn............................ 118
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 179
Passenger Sensing System........................... 74
Passing....................................................... 278
PASS-Key
®III ............................................. 103
PASS-Key®III Operation............................. 104
Personalization, Climate Controls................. 173
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 166
Door Locks................................................ 93
Electrical System..................................... 435
Lumbar Controls.......................................... 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 13
Reduced Engine Light.............................. 191
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 108
Seat............................................................ 9Power (cont.)
Steering Fluid.......................................... 356
Windows.................................................. 100
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 37
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............ 94
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...... 22
R
Radiator Pressure Cap................................ 347
Radios........................................................ 212
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 261
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 261
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 243
Radio with CD......................................... 214
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 222
Rear Seat Audio...................................... 257
Setting the Time...................................... 213
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 258
Understanding Reception......................... 260
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