2009 SAAB 9-7X service indicator

Brake Wear
This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have
built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning
sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads
are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all
the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying
the brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
the brakes will not work well. That could lead to an
accident. When the brake wear warning sound is
heard, have the vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are rst applied or lightly applied.
This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to torque specications in
Capacities and Specifications on page 5-113.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does not
return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service
might be required.
Brake Adjustment
Every brake stop, the disc brakes adjust for wear.
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Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon
as possible, and inate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a signicantly under-inated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-ination
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-ination has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will ash
for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system
may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMSmalfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-69for
additional information.
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and Industry and Science Canada
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates
on a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
The TPMS operates on a radio frequency and complies
with RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-18
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-65
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-106
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-22
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-24
Air Conditioning..............................................3-19
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-29
Readiness Light..........................................3-28
Airbag System................................................1-52
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-65
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-57
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-59
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-64
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-57
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?........1-58
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-56
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-54
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-47
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-10
All-Wheel-Drive Service Light............................3-40
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-99Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................3-99
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-32
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-103
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-100
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-104
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-101
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-99
Finish Care...............................................5-102
Finish Damage..........................................5-104
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................5-100
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-97
Leather......................................................5-99
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-104
Tires........................................................5-104
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-104
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-101
Weatherstrips............................................5-100
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-102
Appointments, Scheduling Service....................... 7-8
Audio System.................................................3-57
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-97
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-99
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-74
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Light (cont.)
Security.....................................................3-38
Service All-Wheel-Drive................................3-40
StabiliTrak Service.......................................3-32
StabiliTrak
®Indicator....................................3-33
Tire Pressure..............................................3-34
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-16
Exit ...........................................................3-17
Lights............................................................3-13
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-7
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.....................................4-10
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-21
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Door ........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door .................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-41
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-39
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-44
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-2
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-34
Memory Seat................................................... 1-3
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-45
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-34
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-34
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-34
Moonroof.......................................................2-47
MP3 .............................................................3-68
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-5
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Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-17
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual......................................................3-74
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
O
Odometer......................................................3-26
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-26
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-13
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-18
Pressure Gage............................................3-37
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-22
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-17
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-35
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-39
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-23
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-18
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-34
Heated Mirrors............................................2-34
Power Mirrors.............................................2-34Overhead Console..........................................2-44
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-104
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-29
Park Brake....................................................2-27
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-30
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-29
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-59
Passing.........................................................4-12
PASS-KEY
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-17
PASS-Key®III Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................2-18
Perchlorate Materials Requirements,
California..................................................... 5-3
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-24
Phone
Bluetooth
®..................................................3-74
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.......................................5-106
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
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Shifting Out of Park........................................2-29
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire.....................................................5-97
Installing....................................................5-86
Removing...................................................5-83
Storing.......................................................5-94
Specications, Capacities...............................5-113
Speedometer..................................................3-26
StabiliTrak Service Light...................................3-32
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light...............................3-33
StabiliTrak®System.......................................... 4-6
Starting the Engine.........................................2-21
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-97
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-44
Cupholders.................................................2-43
Glove Box..................................................2-43
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-44
Overhead Console.......................................2-44
Rear Floor Storage Cover.............................2-45
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-20
Sun Visors.....................................................2-15
T
Tachometer....................................................3-26
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps.......................................5-53
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-97
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-16
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-17
PASS-Key®III Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-18
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-57
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-34
Tires.............................................................5-59
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................5-103
Buying New Tires........................................5-74
Chains.......................................................5-80
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-82
Cleaning...................................................5-104
Different Size..............................................5-76
High-Speed Operation..................................5-66
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-81
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-65
Inspection and Rotation................................5-72
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