2008 SAAB 9-7X parking brake

Additional Required Services (cont’d)
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)
Engine cooling system service
(or every ve years, whichever occurs
rst).An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (l).•
Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if
they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all
pipes, fittings and clamps; replace with genuine parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure testof the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades,
if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn
or damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 5-57andWindshield, Backglass, and Wiper
Blades on page 5-106for more information.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety
belt assemblies 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 see Checking
the Restraint Systems on page 1-68.
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At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-28.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-28.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), contact your dealer/retailer
for service.
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only
when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only in
LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and the transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P).
Then release the parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care
to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other
debris can collect.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
(Except
6.0L V8
Engine)Engine 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 5-18.
Engine Oil
(6.0L V8
Engine Only)The engine requires a special
engine oil meeting Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard can be identied
as synthetic, and should also
be identied with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certied
for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. However, not all synthetic
API oils with the starburst symbol
will meet this standard. Look for and
use only an oil that meets Standard
GM4718M. For the proper viscosity,
seeEngine Oil on page 5-18.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-28.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherWindshield Washer Solvent.
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. 89021677,
in Canada 89021678) meeting
specications.
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Audio System (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-90
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-92
Audio System(s).............................................3-61
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-25
Operation...................................................2-25
B
Battery..........................................................5-43
Electric Power Management..........................3-18
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-5
Brakes..........................................................5-40
System Warning Light..................................3-34
Braking........................................................... 4-3
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-52
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-54
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-53
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-52
Headlamps.................................................5-53
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-52Bulb Replacement (cont.)
License Plate Lamps....................................5-56
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-57
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps.................5-55
Buying New Tires...........................................5-77
C
Calibration.....................................................2-33
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-122
Carbon Monoxide...................2-12, 2-31, 4-17, 4-30
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-104
Cargo Cover..................................................2-47
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-48
CD, MP3 .......................................................3-71
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-45
Chains, Tire...................................................5-82
Charging System Light....................................3-33
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-38
Gages Warning Light...................................3-43
Check Gas Cap Light......................................3-44
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O
Odometer......................................................3-28
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-28
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-13
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-18
Pressure Gage............................................3-40
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-22
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-15
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-36
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-40
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-24
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-19
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-36
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-35
Heated Mirrors............................................2-36
Power Mirror...............................................2-35
Overhead Console..........................................2-45
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-108
Park Brake....................................................2-28
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-29
Shifting Out of............................................2-30
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-31
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-31
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-61
Passing.........................................................4-12
PASS-Key
®III ................................................2-17
PASS-Key®III Operation..................................2-18
Perchlorate Materials Requirements,
California..................................................... 5-3
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-25
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.......................................5-112
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-5
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-42
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-21
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-38
Windows....................................................2-14
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