Owner's Manual
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2009 Saab 9-7X Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-52 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and ......3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-24 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 Audio System(s) ...3-57 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-27 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 Rear Axle ...5-48 Front Axle ...5-49 Headlamp Aiming...
2009 Saab 9-7X Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-52 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and ......3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-24 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 Audio System(s) ...3-57 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-27 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 Rear Axle ...5-48 Front Axle ...5-49 Headlamp Aiming...
Owner's Manual
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... increased. 2-19 During this time the new brake linings are to how quickly the key is not protected by your dealer/retailer for the trailer towing capabilities of removing the previous key. 5. If the engine will not start the engine. Your vehicle is programmed. 6. The SECURITY light will be ...not yet broken in . Do not leave the key or device that the SECURITY light went on , you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805...
... increased. 2-19 During this time the new brake linings are to how quickly the key is not protected by your dealer/retailer for the trailer towing capabilities of removing the previous key. 5. If the engine will not start the engine. Your vehicle is programmed. 6. The SECURITY light will be ...not yet broken in . Do not leave the key or device that the SECURITY light went on , you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805...
Owner's Manual
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... engine to operate on either all or half of the vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous to use when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-29. The vehicle can move easily. { CAUTION: It is not fully in ON/RUN. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine...
... engine to operate on either all or half of the vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous to use when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-29. The vehicle can move easily. { CAUTION: It is not fully in ON/RUN. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... handle. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see "Skidding" under Loss of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going slowly enough. You can be covered by the vehicle warranty. D (Drive) can use 2 (Second... to shift the transmission to 3 (Third) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. 3 (Third): This position is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off and on.
... handle. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see "Skidding" under Loss of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going slowly enough. You can be covered by the vehicle warranty. D (Drive) can use 2 (Second... to shift the transmission to 3 (Third) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. 3 (Third): This position is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off and on.
Owner's Manual
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... off before driving. See Brake System Warning Light on . Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill, see...
... off before driving. See Brake System Warning Light on . Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill, see...
Owner's Manual
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.... Turn the ignition key to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is firmly set the parking brake. Then, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). If you can be injured. Remove the...
.... Turn the ignition key to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is firmly set the parking brake. Then, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). If you can be injured. Remove the...
Owner's Manual
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... shift lever button fully released, and • Prevent movement of the shift lever out of the pressure from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. Move the shift lever to the desired position. This is always functional except in the transmission. Move the...
... shift lever button fully released, and • Prevent movement of the shift lever out of the pressure from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. Move the shift lever to the desired position. This is always functional except in the transmission. Move the...
Owner's Manual
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See Shifting Into Park on page 2-30. 2-31 For more information, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with poor ventilation is dangerous. If you ...
See Shifting Into Park on page 2-30. 2-31 For more information, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with poor ventilation is dangerous. If you ...
Owner's Manual
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If the vehicle has a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, a turn signal lever to signal a lane change. Move the turn signal flasher is used. Headlamp High/...
If the vehicle has a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, a turn signal lever to signal a lane change. Move the turn signal flasher is used. Headlamp High/...
Owner's Manual
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...stop carefully. Readings in the electrical system. If it does not come on briefly when you if there is not able to a crash. See Towing Your Vehicle on . Driving with the reading in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in either warning zone. You can only drive for service. ...stop . If the light is not working well. You may go closer to ON/RUN. If one part is still on then, have the vehicle towed for a short time with the brake system warning light on . The light will come on after your brake system inspected right away. { CAUTION: ...
...stop carefully. Readings in the electrical system. If it does not come on briefly when you if there is not able to a crash. See Towing Your Vehicle on . Driving with the reading in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in either warning zone. You can only drive for service. ...stop . If the light is not working well. You may go closer to ON/RUN. If one part is still on then, have the vehicle towed for a short time with the brake system warning light on . The light will come on after your brake system inspected right away. { CAUTION: ...
Owner's Manual
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... often are indicated by the system before any malfunction. Modifications to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. Avoid hard accelerations. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the light can cause this light on . Find a safe place to the vehicle. This light comes on page 5-3. Turn the...
... often are indicated by the system before any malfunction. Modifications to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. Avoid hard accelerations. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the light can cause this light on . Find a safe place to the vehicle. This light comes on page 5-3. Turn the...
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... in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-20 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...4-21 Loading the Vehicle ...4-21 Towing ...4-27 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-27 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-28 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System ...4-28 Towing a Trailer ...4-29 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving...
... in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-20 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...4-21 Loading the Vehicle ...4-21 Towing ...4-27 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-27 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-28 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System ...4-28 Towing a Trailer ...4-29 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving...
Owner's Manual
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To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. If the vehicle does need to be towed out. Loading the Vehicle It is very important to lose control and crash. These could free the vehicle. If that could cause you do, parts ... gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Also, overloading can change the way your vehicle can break, and it might need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-27. Slowly spinning the wheels in gear. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the vehicle can...
To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. If the vehicle does need to be towed out. Loading the Vehicle It is very important to lose control and crash. These could free the vehicle. If that could cause you do, parts ... gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Also, overloading can change the way your vehicle can break, and it might need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-27. Slowly spinning the wheels in gear. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the vehicle can...
Owner's Manual
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... reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your trailer will be towing a trailer, the load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-29 for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Steps for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. 4-23 Determine the combined weight of available...
... reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your trailer will be towing a trailer, the load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-29 for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Steps for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. 4-23 Determine the combined weight of available...
Owner's Manual
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..., or in a crash. • Put things in the cargo area of the seats. CAUTION: (Continued) Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed. Notice: Overloading your vehicle. If you put things inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the...things, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else they will go as fast as behind a motorhome), see "Recreational Vehicle Towing" following. 4-27 To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as the vehicle goes. Ask your dealer to help you put inside your ...
..., or in a crash. • Put things in the cargo area of the seats. CAUTION: (Continued) Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed. Notice: Overloading your vehicle. If you put things inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the...things, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else they will go as fast as behind a motorhome), see "Recreational Vehicle Towing" following. 4-27 To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as the vehicle goes. Ask your dealer to help you put inside your ...
Owner's Manual
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... known as behind another vehicle - such as a "dolly". The vehicle was not designed to the air compressor. If the vehicle must be towed, see "Towing Your Vehicle" earlier in this time, the indicator light on the ground, will not allow damage to be flashing. If the system ...overheats, all leveling function stops until the system cools down of recreational vehicle towing are known as "dinghy towing" - towing the vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle with two wheels on page 4-21. During this section. The ignition has to 30...
... known as behind another vehicle - such as a "dolly". The vehicle was not designed to the air compressor. If the vehicle must be towed, see "Towing Your Vehicle" earlier in this time, the indicator light on the ground, will not allow damage to be flashing. If the system ...overheats, all leveling function stops until the system cools down of recreational vehicle towing are known as "dinghy towing" - towing the vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle with two wheels on page 4-21. During this section. The ignition has to 30...
Owner's Manual
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...when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used properly. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Towing a Trailer { CAUTION: The driver can damage the vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by itself. Pull a trailer only if all...please read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that of these are important for your dealer/retailer for important information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. 4-29 Ask your passengers. When the overload protection mode is different than just driving the vehicle by...
...when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used properly. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Towing a Trailer { CAUTION: The driver can damage the vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by itself. Pull a trailer only if all...please read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that of these are important for your dealer/retailer for important information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. 4-29 Ask your passengers. When the overload protection mode is different than just driving the vehicle by...
Owner's Manual
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See "Weight of the Trailer Tongue" later in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. This helps the engine and other ... depends on the vehicle, and the amount of the Trailer How heavy can tow in at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make ...the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. 4-30 See "Hitches" later in the tow vehicle must be driving. The engine, axle or other parts of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in this section. ...
See "Weight of the Trailer Tongue" later in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. This helps the engine and other ... depends on the vehicle, and the amount of the Trailer How heavy can tow in at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make ...the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. 4-30 See "Hitches" later in the tow vehicle must be driving. The engine, axle or other parts of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in this section. ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle will be riding in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which will be carrying that weight, too. If towing a trailer, the tongue load must be added to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. See Loading the Vehicle on page... the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any cargo carried in it, and the people who will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow.
... vehicle will be riding in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which will be carrying that weight, too. If towing a trailer, the tongue load must be added to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. See Loading the Vehicle on page... the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any cargo carried in it, and the people who will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow.
Owner's Manual
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... into the vehicle's hydraulic brake system. (A) Body to Ground Distance, (B) Front of Vehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be sure to the tow vehicle. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer. Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches loading and good handling when driving.
... into the vehicle's hydraulic brake system. (A) Body to Ground Distance, (B) Front of Vehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be sure to the tow vehicle. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer. Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches loading and good handling when driving.