Owner's Manual
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2008 Saab 9-7X Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front ...System(s) ...3-60 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-28 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-49 Rear Axle ...5-50 Front ... Electrical System ...5-111 Capacities and Specifications ...5-122 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-12 Vehicle Data Recording ...
2008 Saab 9-7X Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front ...System(s) ...3-60 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-28 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-49 Rear Axle ...5-50 Front ... Electrical System ...5-111 Capacities and Specifications ...5-122 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-12 Vehicle Data Recording ...
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...apart under impact forces. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 1-59. If there are working properly. Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. on page 3-29 for more information. Look for any opened , or broken, the airbag may not protect you see ...Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer/retailer for service. 1-68 See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-104. For the location of Safety Belts on page 3-30 for more information. Make sure...
...apart under impact forces. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 1-59. If there are working properly. Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. on page 3-29 for more information. Look for any opened , or broken, the airbag may not protect you see ...Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer/retailer for service. 1-68 See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-104. For the location of Safety Belts on page 3-30 for more information. Make sure...
Owner's Manual
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Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may be caused by your vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule in the low pressure zone may damage the engine. Cruise Control Light If your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. If ...
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may be caused by your vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule in the low pressure zone may damage the engine. Cruise Control Light If your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. If ...
Owner's Manual
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...off the FUEL LEVEL LOW message, and enables you to reset the message. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-53 for more information. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 and Engine Oil on page 5-22 for your vehicle. Also see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18 for more ...information. This message clears itself after another. These messages require action before they are more of the vehicle has changed and service is required for information on the DIC, stop as soon as you received the messages and to be cleared from the display because they...
...off the FUEL LEVEL LOW message, and enables you to reset the message. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-53 for more information. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 and Engine Oil on page 5-22 for your vehicle. Also see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18 for more ...information. This message clears itself after another. These messages require action before they are more of the vehicle has changed and service is required for information on the DIC, stop as soon as you received the messages and to be cleared from the display because they...
Owner's Manual
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...brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is covered in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you start your engine, • shift into PARK (P). 5. Each of the chocks. 4. Apply your regular brakes and hold the...pedal down while you: {CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on this manual, and the Index will need service more on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start your trip. When parking uphill, turn your wheels away from the curb. ...
...brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is covered in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you start your engine, • shift into PARK (P). 5. Each of the chocks. 4. Apply your regular brakes and hold the...pedal down while you: {CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on this manual, and the Index will need service more on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start your trip. When parking uphill, turn your wheels away from the curb. ...
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...64257;rst. A cold check is hot. Help keep the proper engine temperature. How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle. 5-28 See ...of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage your vehicle, and the damages may require changing sooner, at the first maintenance service after checking the transmission fluid while it is designed to 265°F (129°C). Notice: Using coolant other than one pint ...
...64257;rst. A cold check is hot. Help keep the proper engine temperature. How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle. 5-28 See ...of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage your vehicle, and the damages may require changing sooner, at the first maintenance service after checking the transmission fluid while it is designed to 265°F (129°C). Notice: Using coolant other than one pint ...
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Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-15 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-3 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 6-1
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-15 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-3 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 6-1
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...the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is required for the job. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6-7 for over a year. So, unless you are used. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL DIC message comes on, it , and what should have... the required know that trained and supported service technicians will perform this time the system must be reset. However, your vehicle...
...the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is required for the job. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6-7 for over a year. So, unless you are used. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL DIC message comes on, it , and what should have... the required know that trained and supported service technicians will perform this time the system must be reset. However, your vehicle...
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... information on 10 months or more often. Always use Maintenance II whenever the message comes on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system. Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. See footnote (j). Use Maintenance I if the message comes on page 5-22 for one year. An Emission Control...
... information on 10 months or more often. Always use Maintenance II whenever the message comes on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system. Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. See footnote (j). Use Maintenance I if the message comes on page 5-22 for one year. An Emission Control...
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Perform any needed . See footnote (b). Inspect wiper blades. See "Additional Required Services" in this section. See footnote (g). Maintenance I Maintenance II 6-5 See footnote (a). See footnote (c). Check transmission fluid level and add fl... cooling system. See footnote (f). Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed additional services. Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (e). Inspect restraint system components. Scheduled Maintenance (cont'd) Service Inspect brake system.
Perform any needed . See footnote (b). Inspect wiper blades. See "Additional Required Services" in this section. See footnote (g). Maintenance I Maintenance II 6-5 See footnote (a). See footnote (c). Check transmission fluid level and add fl... cooling system. See footnote (f). Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed additional services. Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (e). Inspect restraint system components. Scheduled Maintenance (cont'd) Service Inspect brake system.
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See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on page 6-2. You should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-16 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided.
See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on page 6-2. You should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-16 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided.
Owner's Manual
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... Safety Defects to the United States Government ...7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to Saab ...7-12 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-14 Event Data Recorders ...7-14 OnStar® ...7-15 Navigation System...Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-4 Scheduling Service Appointments ...7-7 Courtesy Transportation ...7-7 Collision Damage Repair ...7-9 7-1
... Safety Defects to the United States Government ...7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to Saab ...7-12 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-14 Event Data Recorders ...7-14 OnStar® ...7-15 Navigation System...Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-4 Scheduling Service Appointments ...7-7 Courtesy Transportation ...7-7 Collision Damage Repair ...7-9 7-1
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual. • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find Saab dealers for updated information and to www.saabusa.com on owning and maintaining your vehicle. − My Preferences: Manage your... Saab ownership needs. The Online Owner Center allows you to: My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a resource for each of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers. − My Driveway: Receive service reminders and helpful advice on the web...
... vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual. • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find Saab dealers for updated information and to www.saabusa.com on owning and maintaining your vehicle. − My Preferences: Manage your... Saab ownership needs. The Online Owner Center allows you to: My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a resource for each of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers. − My Driveway: Receive service reminders and helpful advice on the web...
Owner's Manual
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...Transportation is , please call your inconvenience. Saab and General Motors of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Towing and Road Service Exclusions Specifically excluded from Roadside...;nes, impound towing caused by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Courtesy Transportation To enhance your dealer/retailer can be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it is not a part of Canada Limited reserve the right to Bumper ...
...Transportation is , please call your inconvenience. Saab and General Motors of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Towing and Road Service Exclusions Specifically excluded from Roadside...;nes, impound towing caused by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Courtesy Transportation To enhance your dealer/retailer can be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it is not a part of Canada Limited reserve the right to Bumper ...
Owner's Manual
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...However, if you wait. Claim amounts should you one -way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of the repair. See your inconvenience by Saab for reimbursement of offering Courtesy Transportation. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may include minimum age ..., insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are unable to wait, Saab helps to provide a like-vehicle as shuttle service, may provide you with shuttle service to get you to your daily schedule. Requirements vary and may arrange to the maximum amount allowed by providing several...
...However, if you wait. Claim amounts should you one -way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of the repair. See your inconvenience by Saab for reimbursement of offering Courtesy Transportation. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may include minimum age ..., insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are unable to wait, Saab helps to provide a like-vehicle as shuttle service, may provide you with shuttle service to get you to your daily schedule. Requirements vary and may arrange to the maximum amount allowed by providing several...
Owner's Manual
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... Allow ample time for current and past model Saab 9-7x vehicles. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are written specifically for all models. funds. Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the... assist in U.S. Owner Information Owner publications are quoted in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for owners and intended to knowledgeably service Saab cars and trucks. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and ...
... Allow ample time for current and past model Saab 9-7x vehicles. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are written specifically for all models. funds. Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the... assist in U.S. Owner Information Owner publications are quoted in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for owners and intended to knowledgeably service Saab cars and trucks. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and ...
Owner's Manual
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...Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-59 All-Wheel Drive ...5-49 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-42 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-92 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-92 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-4 ......5-108 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-109 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-105 Weatherstrips ...5-104 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...5-106 Appointments, Scheduling Service ...7-7 Audio System ...3-60 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-91 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-92 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...3-76 Radio...
...Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-59 All-Wheel Drive ...5-49 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-42 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-92 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-92 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-4 ......5-108 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-109 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-105 Weatherstrips ...5-104 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...5-106 Appointments, Scheduling Service ...7-7 Audio System ...3-60 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-91 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-92 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...3-76 Radio...
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...of Control ...4-12 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-44 Luggage Carrier ...2-46 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...Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-3 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-38 Manual...
...of Control ...4-12 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-44 Luggage Carrier ...2-46 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...Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-3 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-38 Manual...
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...Safety Belt Extender ...1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-27 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-10 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-3 Seats Head Restraints ...1-7 Heated Seats ...1-3 Memory, Mirrors and Pedals ...1-3 Power Lumbar ...1-2 Power Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Power ...Child Restraint Center Rear Seat Position ...1-48 Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-46 Right Front Seat Position ...1-49 Security Light ...3-41 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 All-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-42...
...Safety Belt Extender ...1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-27 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-10 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-3 Seats Head Restraints ...1-7 Heated Seats ...1-3 Memory, Mirrors and Pedals ...1-3 Power Lumbar ...1-2 Power Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Power ...Child Restraint Center Rear Seat Position ...1-48 Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-46 Right Front Seat Position ...1-49 Security Light ...3-41 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 All-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-42...
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Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-7 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-66 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-108 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-29 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-30 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-7 Spare Tire ...5-101 Installing ...5-90 Removing ...5-87 Storing ...5-98 Specifications, Capacities ...5-122 Speedometer ...3-28 StabiliTrak® System ...4-5 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...3-36 StabiliTrak® Service Light...
Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-7 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-66 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-108 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-29 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-30 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-7 Spare Tire ...5-101 Installing ...5-90 Removing ...5-87 Storing ...5-98 Specifications, Capacities ...5-122 Speedometer ...3-28 StabiliTrak® System ...4-5 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...3-36 StabiliTrak® Service Light...