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2005 Saab 9-7X Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

............................................... 1-2

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-5

Safety Belts

.............................................. 1-7

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-25

Airbag System

......................................... 1-45

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-3

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-8

Windows

................................................. 2-14

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-31

®

OnStar

System

...................................... 2-34

®

HomeLink

Wireless Control System

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-41

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-45

Vehicle Personalization

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-20

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-56

2005 - Saab 9-7X Owner Manual

............................ 1-59

............................ 2-16

........... 2-19

........... 2-36

............................. 2-45

.......................... 3-4

........ 3-25

.................. 3-43

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Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-34

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

........................................ 5-44

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-45

Front Axle

............................................... 5-46

Headlamp Aiming

..................................... 5-47

Bulb Replacement

.................................... 5-47

Windshield Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-54

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-85

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

................................. 5-94

Electrical System

...................................... 5-94

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index ................................................................ 1

..... 4-2

................. 5-8

........................... 5-51

......... 5-51

................... 5-106

................................ 6-2

........... 7-2

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Page 1 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) ... 3-43 Audio System(s) ... 3-56 2005 - Saab 9-7X Owner Manual Driving Your Vehicle ... 4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Towing ... 4-34 Service and Appearance Care ... 5-1 Service ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
Saab Automobile, Saab Cars USA, SAAB, Saab 9-7X, 9-7X and the Saab Emblem are registered trademarks of Saab Automobile, AB. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of...
Page 3: Safety Warnings And Symbols
Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, you or others could be hurt. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book.
Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 • Climate Controls in Section 3 • Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 • Audio System(s) in Section 3 • Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 6 NOTES 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Infants and Young Children ...1-27 Child Restraint Systems ...1-31 Where to Put the Restraint ...1-34 Top Strap ...1-35 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems Top Strap Anchor Location ...1-37 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) ...1-37 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...1-39...
Page 8: Power Lumbar
To increase or decrease support, hold the control forward or rearward. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 9: Heated Seats
The engine must be running for the heated seat feature to work. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button with the heated seat symbol. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, low and off.
Page 10: Power Reclining Seatbacks
This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 11: Rear Seat Operation
The head restraints lock into place when raised. To release the head restraint and lower it, press the tab located on the top of the seatback. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Your vehicle has a 60/40 folding rear seat which lets you fold the seatbacks down for more cargo space.
Page 12 To return the head restraint to the upright position, reach behind the seat and pull the restraint up until it locks into place. Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is latched securely. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 13: Safety Belts: They Are For Everyone
Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts are fastened properly too. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 14: Why Safety Belts Work
In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 15 Put someone on it. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 16 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-10 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 17: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be —...
Page 18: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 19 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 20 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 21 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen.
Page 22 Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 23 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 24: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 25: Right Front Passenger Position
If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle...
Page 26 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder part. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 27 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 28: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 29 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Page 30: Safety Belt Extender
ﬁt. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 31: Child Restraints
Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual What is the proper way to wear safety belts? An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 32 In either case, be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint the belts provide. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 33: Infants And Young Children
The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.
Page 34 For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms. A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint. 1-28 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 35 Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. 1-29 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 36 Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 37: Child Restraint Systems
Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat...
Page 38 1-32 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 39 ﬁve-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children.
Page 40: Where To Put The Restraint
A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 41: Top Strap
It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly.
Page 42 Once you have the top strap anchored, you will be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions say. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 43: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
There is no place to anchor the top strap in this position. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. There are anchors in the outside seating positions in the second row.
Page 44 Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 45: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
LATCH attachments from the LATCH anchorages. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-37.
Page 46 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-40 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 47: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position
2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 6. If your child restraint has a top tether, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor.
Page 48: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
See Power Seats on page 1-2. If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-37. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 49 RUN or START. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-30. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint.
Page 50 8. If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the inside rearview mirror will be lit and stay lit when the key is turned to RUN or START. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 51: Airbag System
The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and another frontal airbag for the right front passenger.
Page 52 Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 53: Where Are The Airbags
2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-29 for more information.
Page 54 The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-48 The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver is in the ceiling above the side windows. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 55 The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger is in the ceiling above the side windows. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it...
Page 56: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
Seat position sensors provide information that is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 57: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
As always, wear your safety belt. See Off-Road Driving on page 4-13. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. In the case of a “rollover capable”...
Page 58: How Does An Airbag Restrain
There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deﬂated airbags. Airbag inﬂation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 59 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag.
Page 60: Passenger Sensing System
General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 61 CAUTION: (Continued) 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual CAUTION: (Continued) If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.
Page 62 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger’s airbag. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 63 If this ever happens, have the CAUTION: (Continued) 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual CAUTION: (Continued) vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection...
Page 64: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 65: Restraint System Check
Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly.
Page 66: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-29. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 67: Features And Controls
® PASS-Key III ...2-17 ® PASS-Key III Operation ...2-18 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-19 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-19 Ignition Positions ...2-20 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-20 Starting the Engine ...2-21 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-22...
Page 68 Overhead Console ...2-41 Features and Controls Center Console Storage Area ...2-41 Luggage Carrier ...2-42 Rear Floor Storage Lid ...2-43 Cargo Cover ...2-44 Cargo Tie Downs ...2-44 Sunroof ...2-45 Vehicle Personalization ...2-45 Memory Seat ...2-45 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 69: Keys
The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 70 System on page 2-34 for more information. The key can not be removed from the ignition if your vehicle does not have power. See Ignition Positions on page 2-20 for additional information. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual ® system with...
Page 71: Remote Keyless Entry System
Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the...
Page 72: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 73: Battery Replacement
Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following: 1. Remove the screw from the back of the remote keyless entry cover and gently pry the transmitter apart.
Page 74: Doors And Locks
You can lock or unlock the door from the inside by sliding the manual lever forward or rearward. The manual lever on each door works only that door’s lock. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 75: Power Door Locks
Switch similar Press the lock symbol to lock all of the doors. To unlock the doors, press the other side of the switch. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the doors and the liftgate when using the power lock or the remote keyless entry system.
Page 76: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
If this occurs, repeat the procedure beginning with Step 1 to re-enter the programming mode. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 77: Programmable Unlocking Feature
Choose one of the four programming options listed previously before entering the program mode. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual To enter the program mode you need to do the following: 1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you and hold it there while you perform the next step.
Page 78: Rear Door Security Locks
If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition, all the doors will lock and then the driver’s door will unlock. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 79: Liftgate/Liftglass
If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-30. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate, you may use the power door locks or the remote keyless entry system described earlier.
Page 80: Windows
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-14 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 81: Power Windows
15 seconds. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Express-Down Window AUTO (Express-down): The driver’s and front passenger’s window switches have an express-down feature that allows you to lower the window without holding the switch down.
Page 82: Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 83: Testing The Alarm
This should set off the alarm. When the alarm is set the power door unlock switch is not operational. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual If the alarm does not sound when it should but the headlamps ﬂash, check to see if the horn works.
Page 84: Theft-Deterrent Systems
After Step 2 repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the second current driver’s key. Then continue with Step 3. ® III to have a new ® III decoder to learn ® III to 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 85: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
® If you lose or damage a PASS-Key III key, see your dealer to have a new key made. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in.
Page 86: Ignition Positions
RUN or ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from RUN to OFF/LOCK, these features will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until a door is opened. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 87: Starting The Engine
Wait about 15 seconds between each try. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or 18°C), do this: 1.
Page 88: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
The vehicle must be in PARK (P) for this feature to operate. 2-22 The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the steering column. Press the switch forward or backward to move the pedals closer of farther away from you. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 89: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater
The cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, behind the battery. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-Volt AC outlet. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre.
Page 90: Automatic Transmission Operation
If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-35. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 91 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous.
Page 92 If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 93: Parking Brake
See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-33. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press in the button at the end of the lever.
Page 94: Shifting Into Park (P)
Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pressing the button on the console shift lever. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 95: Torque Lock
PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-24. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite.
Page 96: Engine Exhaust
One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-24. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 97: Mirrors
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-28. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-35. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass...
Page 98: Compass Calibration
3. Once a zone number appears in the display, press the on/off button quickly until the correct zone number appears in the display. If C appears in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. See “Compass Calibration” explained previously. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 99: Outside Power Mirror
4. After adjusting each mirror, turn the control to the center position so the mirror cannot be moved. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual If you reach the mirror’s end of the travel position in any direction, the mirror will enter a ratcheting mode.
Page 100: Outside Convex Mirror
ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the Directions and Connections Plan to meet your needs. ® For more information, press the OnStar with an advisor. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual ® advisor 24 hours , the Safe and button to speak...
Page 101: Onstar ® Personal Calling
All Safe and Sound Plan Services • Driving Directions • Ride Assist • Information and Convenience Services 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual ® OnStar Personal Calling ® As an OnStar subscriber, the Personal Calling capability is an available hands-free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle.
Page 102: Onstar ® Steering Wheel Controls
Additional ® HomeLink information can be found on the internet at www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 103: Homelink Wireless Control System Operation
“stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual ® If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling...
Page 104: Programming Homelink
7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. ® button ® buttons, ® .” 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 105: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to “time out” in the same manner. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator by using the “Programming ®...
Page 106: Resetting Defaults
2. Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light turns off. 3. Release both buttons. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink 1-800-355-3515, or on the Internet at www.homelink.com. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual ® ® ® button. ®...
Page 107: Storage Areas
To use the rear cupholders, pull down on the lid. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Overhead Console Your vehicle may have this feature. The overhead console may include reading lamps, a HomeLink transmitter, and a sunroof switch.
Page 108: Luggage Carrier
Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails, making sure to fasten it securely. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 109: Rear Floor Storage Lid
Place one crossrail at the rear most point of the vehicle and the other crossrail above the opening of the rear door. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Rear Floor Storage Lid CAUTION: If any removable convenience item is not secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
Page 110: Cargo Cover
Cargo Tie Downs There may be cargo tie downs in the rear of your vehicle that allow you to strap cargo in and keep it from moving. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 111: Sunroof
The sunroof has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. If the sunshade is in the closed position, it will open when the sunroof is opened. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat...
Page 112: Easy Exit Seat
Driver Information Center (DIC), removing the key from the ignition will move the seat to the exit position. See “Easy Exit Seat” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-50 for more information on activating this feature in the DIC. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 113 Entry Lighting ...3-18 Exit Lighting ...3-18 Reading Lamps ...3-18 Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-19 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-19 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Instrument Panel Climate Controls ...3-20 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-20 Outlet Adjustment ...3-24 Rear Climate Control System ...3-24 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-25...
Page 114 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-93 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-94 Radio Reception ...3-95 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-95 Care of the CD and DVD Player ...3-95 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-96 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-96 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
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Page 116: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 117 Washer on page 3-10. I. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual J. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-9. K. Dome Lamp Override Button. See Dome Lamp Override on page 3-18.
Page 118: Hazard Warning Flashers
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 119: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Fog Lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17. • Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-11. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
Page 120: Turn Signal On Chime
They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you. The high-beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Release the lever to return to normal operation. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 121: Windshield Wipers
(Delay): Put the lever in this position to set a delay between wipes. Turn the delay adjustment band to set the length of the delay. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual (Delay Adjustment): Use this band to set the length of the delay between wipes when using the delay feature.
Page 122: Windshield Washer
The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer will run out of ﬂuid before the windshield washer. If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window, check the ﬂuid level. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 123: Headlamp Washer
The headlamps must be on to be washed. If the headlamps are off, only the front windshield will be washed. See Windshield Washer on page 3-10 for more information. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Cruise Control (Off): This position turns the system off.
Page 124: Setting Cruise Control
3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The cruise light on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 125 You will now cruise at the higher speed. If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds, cruise control will turn off. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual • Move the cruise switch from on to resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch.
Page 126: Using Cruise Control On Hills
AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 127: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual The DRL will activate when the following conditions are met: •...
Page 128: Automatic Headlamp System
“Headlamps”. See Headlamps on page 3-14. This feature is not available for vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 129: Fog Lamps
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Instrument Panel Brightness Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel lights.
Page 130: Dome Lamp Override
Reading Lamps Press the indented part of the lenses on the reading lamps located in the overhead console to turn them on or off. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 131: Battery Run-Down Protection
20 Amps. There are two outlets to the right of the cupholder on the ﬂoor console. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual To use the outlet, remove the cover. Replace the cover when not in use. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adaptor fuses.
Page 132: Climate Controls
The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing toward the driver. This knob can also adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting if the two are linked. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 133: Outside Air Temperature Display
It may also take several minutes of driving before the display updates to the actual outside temperature. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is active, the system will control the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, and the fan speed.
Page 134: Manual Operation
If the weather is cold and damp, the system may cause the windows to fog while using recirculation mode. If the windows do start to fog, select defog or defrost mode. Recirculation mode, if selected, will be cleared when the engine is turned off. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 135: Defogging And Defrosting
(Defog): Use this setting to clear the windows of fog or moisture. This setting will deliver air to the ﬂoor and windshield outlets. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual (Front Defrost): Press the front defrost button to clear the windshield and side windows of frost or fog quickly.
Page 136: Outlet Adjustment
ﬂoor mode. (On/Off) Press this button to turn the rear climate controls on or off. The rear control will only turn on if the front is on and not in defrost mode. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 137: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle.
Page 138: Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar 3-26 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 139: Speedometer And Odometer
Information Center (DIC). You can set a Trip A and Trip B odometer. See “Trip Information” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-44. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Simply press the trip stem on the instrument panel cluster.
Page 140: Safety Belt Reminder Light
This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 141: Airbag Readiness Light
Have your vehicle serviced right away. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly.
Page 142: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 143 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal...
Page 144: Charging System Light
RUN, this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Canada...
Page 145: Brake System Warning Light
A chime may also sound when the light comes on. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you.
Page 146: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
RUN. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 147: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
See Engine Overheating on page 5-25. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light This system is called OBD II (On-Board...
Page 148: If The Light Is Flashing
If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 149: If The Light Is On Steady
A few driving trips should turn the light off. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4.
Page 150: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Canada...
Page 151: Change Engine Oil Light
The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Change Engine Oil Light When this light comes on, it means that an oil change...
Page 152: Security Light
This light may also come on if there is a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If this happens, take the vehicle in for service as soon as possible. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 153: Highbeam On Light
2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual The service all-wheel drive light comes on to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required.
Page 154: Gate Ajar Light
ﬁll the tank. • The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. • The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition. Canada 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 155: Low Fuel Warning Light
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-35 for more information. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is located on the instrument panel cluster, below the speedometer.
Page 156: Dic Operation And Displays
To reset the fuel used information, press and hold the select button for one second while FUEL USED is displayed. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 157: Trip Information Button
Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine Oil on page 5-14 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Trip Information Button (Trip Information): Press this button to scroll through the odometer, trip odometers, and timer.
Page 158: Select Button
These messages require action before they can be removed from the DIC display. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 159: Battery Not Charging
DIC. Driving with this problem could drain your battery. Have the electrical system checked by your Saab dealer as soon as possible. See Voltmeter Gage on page 3-32. Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display.
Page 160: Left Rear Door Ajar
Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstacles, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 161: Right Rear Door Ajar
Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your Saab dealer. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur.
Page 162: Service Brake System
To change feature preferences, make sure the ignition is on and the vehicle is in PARK (P). Press the customization button to scroll through the available customizable options. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 163: Unlock Doors
UNLOCK DOORS: IN PARK (default): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual UNLOCK DRIVER: IN PARK: The driver’s door will be unlocked when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
Page 164: Unlock Feedback
HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: • HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC (default) • HEADLAMP DELAY: 20 SEC • HEADLAMP DELAY: 40 SEC • HEADLAMP DELAY: 1 MIN 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 165 40 seconds, if it is dark enough outside, when you unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual PERIMETER LIGHTS: OFF: The perimeter lights will not come on when you unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 166: Alarm Warning
Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while your choice is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. For more information on alarm warning type, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-16. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 167 You can also scroll through the different languages by pressing and holding the trip reset stem for four seconds, as long as you are in the odometer mode. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Units Press the customization button until UNITS: U.S.
Page 168: Audio System(S)
AM or PM will appear on the display (Radio with CD (UpLevel, MP3, and Six-Disc CD)). Press and hold M until the correct minute appears on the display. The time can be set with the ignition on or off. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 169: Radio With Cd
A service fee is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™ at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Playing the Radio (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the system on and off.
Page 170: Finding A Station
(Information): If the current station has a message, the information symbol will appear on the display. Press this button to see the message. The message may display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 171: Setting Preset Stations
XM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed, the station that was set will return and the equalization that was selected will be stored for that pushbutton.
Page 172: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
5. Press CAT to exit category select mode or wait for CAT to time out. If the radio cannot ﬁnd the desired category, NOT FOUND will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 173: Radio Messages
Loading Acquiring channel audio (after four second delay) Off Air Channel not in service 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual LOC (Locked): This message is displayed when the ® THEFTLOCK system has locked up. Take your vehicle to your dealer for service.
Page 174 If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 175: Playing A Cd
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Action Required If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there may be a receiver fault.
Page 176 (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. CDs may be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed ﬁrst. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 177: Using An Mp3 Cd
50 playlists, 10 sessions, and 255 ﬁles the player will let you access and navigate up to the maximum, but all items over the maximum will be ignored. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Root Directory The root directory will be treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio ﬁles, the directory...
Page 178 As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 179 Press this pushbutton again to turn off repeat play. RPT OFF will appear on the display. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual (Random): To random the tracks in the current folder or playlist, press and release this pushbutton.
Page 180 (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. CDs may be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed ﬁrst. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 181: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Radio with Six-Disc CD XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous Untied States.
Page 182: Playing The Radio
Press either arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 183 When a message is not available from a station, No Info will appear on the display. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 1-6 (Preset Pushbuttons): Press this button to play stations that are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons.
Page 184 ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. ® system. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 185 Step 1. 5. Press CAT to exit category select mode or wait for CAT to time out. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual If the radio cannot ﬁnd the desired category, NOT FOUND will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to.
Page 186 No artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 187 (should only be if hardware failure) Check XM Hardware failure 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Action Required No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel.
Page 188 Once the CD is loaded, the indicator light will begin ﬂashing again. Once the light stops ﬂashing and turns green, you can load another CD. The CD player takes up to six CDs. Do not try to load more than six. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 189 ﬂash and EJECT ALL will appear on the display. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 2. Once the light stops ﬂashing and turns green, REMOVE CD # will appear on the display.
Page 190 BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 191: Using Song List Mode
S-LIST should not appear on the display. If S-LIST is present, press the song list button to turn it off. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 3. Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK SCAN right arrow to locate the track to be saved.
Page 192 You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 193: Parental Control
For information on how to use this system, see the “Navigation System” manual. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Rear Seat Entertainment System Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system includes a DVD player, a video display screen, two sets of wireless headphones, and a remote control.
Page 194: Stereo Rca Jacks
RCA jacks. The yellow connector inputs video and the red and white connectors input right and left audio. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for proper connection of the auxiliary device. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 195: Audio Output
4. Press the right or left arrow button to select the desired video format. 5. Press the enter button to accept the change. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be heard through the following possible sources: •...
Page 196: Dvd Player
Service (if equipped), you will hear the audio for these sources, instead of the DVD or CD that is currently playing through the RSE. If an error message appears on the video screen, see “DVD Messages” later in this section. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 197 Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual (Main DVD Menu): Press this button to access the DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on every DVD.
Page 198: Remote Control
Keep the remote control stored in a cool, dry place. To extend the life of the batteries, the remote control does not have a press and hold feature. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 199: Remote Control Buttons
DVD. (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and dynamic range compression. The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs.
Page 200 (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 201 3. Close the battery door securely. If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Problem Recommended Action No power.
Page 202 DVD player. Do not attempt to forcibly remove the disc from the DVD player. This could permanently damage the disc and DVD player. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 203: Dvd Messages
2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on the video screen: Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable, or if the format is not compatible with the DVD player.
Page 204: Dvd Distortion
(Volume): The left-hand knob controls the headphone outlet on the left and the right-hand knob controls the headphone outlet on the right. Turn either knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 205: Theft-Deterrent Feature
This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual When a CD is playing, press the SEEK button to go to the next track on the CD. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD.
Page 206: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
XM2 (if equipped), or a CD. If a CD is loaded the CD symbol will appear on the display. + VOL (Volume): Press the plus (+) or the minus ( ) button to increase or to decrease the volume. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual ® , press system. See...
Page 207: Radio Reception
The radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Care of Your CDs and DVDs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust.
Page 208: Fixed Mast Antenna
The performance of the XM™ system may be affected if the sunroof is open. Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere with the performance of the XM™ system. Make sure that the XM™ satellite antenna is not obstructed. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 209: Driving Your Vehicle
Loss of Control ...4-12 Off-Road Driving ...4-13 Driving at Night ...4-14 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-15 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Driving Your Vehicle City Driving ...4-18 Freeway Driving ...4-19 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-20 Highway Hypnosis ...4-21...
Page 210: Defensive Driving
In recent years, more than 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 211 (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin, or vodka.
Page 212 This means that when anyone who has been drinking — driver or passenger — is in a crash, that person’s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 213: Control Of A Vehicle
That means you can lose control of your vehicle. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time.
Page 214: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
ABS warning lights will come on accompanied by a 10-second chime. The lights and chime will come on each time the ignition is turned on until the problem is repaired. See your dealer for service. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 215 If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions.
Page 216: Braking In Emergencies
Your vehicle has an active transfer case allowing two-wheel-drive operation on dry roads. The transfer case will shift automatically into all-wheel drive on slippery surfaces. You may feel an extra shift when the all-wheel drive engages. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 217: Steering
While you are in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems —...
Page 218: Steering In Emergencies
The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 219: Off-Road Recovery
You can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a...
Page 220: Loss Of Control
In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 221: Off-Road Driving
It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear.
Page 222: Driving At Night
But if you are driving, do not wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot of things invisible. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 223: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
— the inability to see in dim light — and are not even aware of it. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet...
Page 224 You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 225: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces.
Page 226: City Driving
When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 227: Freeway Driving
— are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 228: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
• Weather Forecasts: What is the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? • Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 229: Highway Hypnosis
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Then here are some tips: • Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior.
Page 230: Hill And Mountain Roads
You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 231 The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual • Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road.
Page 232: Winter Driving
However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip, and will need to be very careful. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 233 32°F (0°C), and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution.
Page 234: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
ﬂoor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. 4-26 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 235 This will help keep CO out. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle.
Page 236: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If that does not get you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-34. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 237: Loading Your Vehicle
These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar).
Page 238: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
Example 1 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 1 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) (68 kg) Available Occupant and 700 lbs (317 kg) Cargo Weight 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Total...
Page 239 Example 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (136 kg) (68 kg) Available Cargo 250 lbs (113 kg) Weight 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Total Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs...
Page 240: Certification/Tire Label
And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs and capacity weights. Please note your vehicle’s Certiﬁcation/Tire label or consult your dealer for additional details. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 241 If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
Page 242: Towing
If the vehicle is parked for an extended period of time, some bleed down of the suspension is normal. Upon starting the vehicle, proper height will be achieved. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 243: Overload Protection
The vehicle can be driven with the light ﬂashing, but if it is you should have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Towing a Trailer CAUTION:...
Page 244: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
(e.g., under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions). Three important considerations have to do with weight: • the weight of the trailer, • the weight of the trailer tongue • and the weight on your vehicle’s tires. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 245: Weight Of The Trailer
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Axle Ratio Max.Trailer Wt. 3.73 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg) 3.73...
Page 246: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 247: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches (A) Body to Ground Distance, (B) Front of Vehicle...
Page 248: Trailer Brakes
ﬂuid tap at the port on the master cylinder that sends ﬂuid to the rear brakes. But don’t use copper tubing for this. If you do, it will bend and ﬁnally break off. Use steel brake tubing. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 249: Driving With A Trailer
See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-20. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig.
Page 250: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
(preferably on level ground) with the automatic transmission in PARK (P) for a few minutes before turning the engine off. If you do get the overheat warning, see Engine Overheating on page 5-25. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 251: Parking On Hills
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift into PARK (P). 5. Release the regular brakes. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: •...
Page 252: Trailer Wiring Harness
These wires are located inside the vehicle on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. These wires should be connected to an electric trailer brake controller by your dealer or a qualiﬁed service center. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 253: Service And Appearance Care
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-19 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-20 Engine Coolant ...5-22 Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-25 Engine Overheating ...5-25 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Service and Appearance Care Cooling System ...5-27 Engine Fan Noise ...5-32 Power Steering Fluid ...5-33 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-34 Brakes ...5-35...
Page 254 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-94 Headlamps ...5-95 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-95 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-95 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-95 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...5-95 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ...5-103 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ...5-106 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 255: Service
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-58. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform.
Page 256: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-35. If this occurs, return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 257: Additives
That damage would not be covered under your warranty. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT);...
Page 258: Filling The Tank
The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver’s side of the vehicle. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 259 See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-35. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual There may also be a light that comes on in the instrument panel to let you know if your gas cap is not properly installed.
Page 260: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
ﬂuid, windshield washer and other ﬂuids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 261: Hood Release
2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood latch up and to the right to release it, then lift the hood.
Page 262: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4.2L L6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-10 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 263 Transmission Fluid on page 5-20. F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-14. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual G. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5-25. H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”...
Page 264 When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 265 Transmission Fluid on page 5-20. F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-14. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual G. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5-25. H. Remote Negative ( ) Terminal (Marked GND).
Page 266: Checking Engine Oil
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 5-14 When to Add Engine Oil L6 Engine V8 Engine 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 267 (F) that shows the proper operating range for the L6 engine or above the cross-hatched area for the V8 engine, your engine could be damaged. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-10 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap.
Page 268: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 269: Engine Oil Life System
For the oil life system to work properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is changed. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary.
Page 270: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station, or a local recycling center for help. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 271: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
If the ﬁlter remains caked with dirt, a new ﬁlter is required. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual To inspect or replace the ﬁlter, do the following: 1. Remove the screws on the engine cleaner/ﬁlter and lift off the cover.
Page 272: How To Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
Should the ﬂuid level be low during this cold check, you must check the ﬂuid hot before adding ﬂuid. Checking the ﬂuid hot will give you a more accurate reading of the ﬂuid level. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 273: Checking The Fluid Level
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-10 for more information on location. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level.
Page 274: How To Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst. Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always use ® DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual ®...
Page 275: What To Use
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, ® drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 276: Checking Coolant
Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see Cooling System on page 5-27. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 277: Radiator Pressure Cap
Engine Coolant Hot/Engine Overheated message. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46 for more information. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 278: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If you still have the warning, turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 279: Cooling System
4.2L L6 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 5.3L V8 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 280 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst. Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always use ® DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual ®...
Page 281 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, ® drinkable water and DEX-COOL 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture.
Page 282: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap. Remove the pressure cap. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 283 ﬁller neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22 for more information about the proper coolant mixture. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual ® 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark.
Page 284: Engine Fan Noise
The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages. You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine. It will go away as the fan clutch disengages. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 285: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
A ﬂuid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: 1.
Page 286: Windshield Washer Fluid
This allows for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. • Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 287: Brake Fluid
2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings.
Page 288: Checking Brake Fluid
If you spill brake ﬂuid on your vehicle’s painted surfaces, the paint ﬁnish can be damaged. Be careful not to spill brake ﬂuid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. See Appearance Care on page 5-85. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 289: Brake Pedal Travel
Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly applied.
Page 290: Replacing Brake System Parts
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 5-39 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 291: Jump Starting
If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 292 Battery ﬂuid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, ﬂush the place with water and get medical help immediately. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 293 And do not connect the negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery.
Page 294 The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 295 B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative ( ) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery.
Page 296: All-Wheel Drive
ﬁller plug hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug. What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 297: Rear Axle
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual The proper level is from 0 to 3/8 inch (0 to 10 mm) below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the rear axle.
Page 298: Front Axle
(warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 299: Headlamp Aiming
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-51. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting CAUTION: The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage.
Page 300: Halogen Bulbs
You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 5-48 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps Halogen Bulb Replacement A. High-Beam Headlamp C. Parking/Turn Signal B. Low-Beam Headlamp D. Sidemarker 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 301 3. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle. 4. Remove the circular bulb cover for the high and low-beam bulbs. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly.
Page 302: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
3. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the vehicle. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 303: Replacement Bulbs
Stoplamp and Taillamp 3157 For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Windshield Replacement Your vehicle is equipped with an acoustic windshield. If you ever have to have your windshield replaced be sure to get an acoustic windshield so you will continue to have the beneﬁts an acoustic windshield...
Page 304 (A). Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end (B). The plastic caps (C) will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 305: Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
A. Claw in Notch B. Correct Installation C. Incorrect Installation 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot.
Page 306: Tires
If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Saab Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner Manual.
Page 307: Tire Sidewall Labelling
See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall.
Page 308 For information on recommended tire pressure see Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-60 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 309: Tire Size
ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim Association. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual (A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letters LT as the ﬁrst two characters in the tire size means a light...
Page 310: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 311 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Recommended Inﬂation Pressure: Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire inﬂation pressure and shown on the tire placard. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-60 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29.
Page 312: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Poor handling • Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much air (over-inﬂation), you can get the following: • Unusual wear • Poor handling • Rough ride • Needless damage from road hazards 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 313: When To Check
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 314: Tire Inspection And Rotation
4-29, for an example of the label and its location on your vehicle. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-106. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 315: When It Is Time For New Tires
See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-71. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it...
Page 316: Buying New Tires
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 317: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
While the tires available may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 318: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 319: Used Replacement Wheels
Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or...
Page 320: Tire Chains
To remove the cover, push in on the tab to access the inﬂator. You may have an air inﬂator kit that is located in the glove compartment. It includes a 22 ft (6.7 m) hose with three nozzle adapters. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 321 5. Press and release the switch to turn the inﬂator off. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Place the inﬂator kit tools in the pouch and store it in its proper location. Remove the inﬂator hose from the outlet during loading and unloading.
Page 322: If A Tire Goes Flat
Use the jack provided with your vehicle only for changing a ﬂat tire. If a tire goes ﬂat, the next part shows how to use the jacking equipment to change a ﬂat tire safely. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 323: Changing A Flat Tire
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual CAUTION: (Continued) To be even more certain the vehicle will not move, you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed.
Page 324: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Notice: If you remove or restow a tire from/to the storage position under the vehicle when it is supported by a jack, you could damage the tire and/or your vehicle. Always remove or restow a tire when the vehicle is on the ground. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 325 Be sure the socket end of the extension connects to the hoist shaft. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
Page 326: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
3. Place the handle, extension and wheel wrench onto the jack. 5-74 Front A. Front Frame/Rear Axle D. Extension(s) B. Jack E. Wheel Wrench C. Handle 4. Place the jack in the appropriate position nearest the ﬂat tire. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Rear...
Page 327 ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to ﬁt.
Page 328 8. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 329 If a nut can’t be turned by hand, use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 11. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
Page 330 See Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-106 for the wheel nut torque speciﬁcation. 12. Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 331: Secondary Latch System
Read and follow the instructions listed below. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack.
Page 332 ﬁtting. 8. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held ﬁrmly in place. The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 333 45 degree angle downward. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 11. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
Page 334: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
However, storing it that way for an extended period could damage the wheel. To avoid this, always stow the wheel properly with the valve stem pointing up and have the wheel repaired as soon as possible. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 335 The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 5. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench and socket end of the extension to tighten the cable.
Page 336: Spare Tire
This way, a spare tire will be available in case you need it again. Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes, because they will not ﬁt. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 337: Appearance Care
They can all be hazardous — some more than others — and they can all damage the vehicle, too. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage the vehicle: •...
Page 338 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. • Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while cleaning. • Damage to your vehicle’s interior may result from the use of many organic solvents such as naptha, alcohol, etc. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 339: Fabric/Carpet
5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process that was used with plain water. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst.
Page 340: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 341: Finish Care
Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your Saab dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-93. Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives.
Page 342: Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 343: Aluminum Wheels
The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Use only Saab-approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water.
Page 344: Sheet Metal Damage
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Saab will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs ﬁrst.
Page 345: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Wire Wheel Cleaner wire wheel covers. Removes dust, ﬁngerprints, and surface Finish Enhancer contaminants. Spray on and wipe off. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Cleaner Wax Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Wash Wax Concentrate...
Page 346: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-58. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 347: Headlamps
When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens, protecting the circuit until the problem is ﬁxed or goes away. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers.
Page 348 L6 Engine 5-96 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 349 Driver’s Side Headlamp Low Beam Washer Automatic Transfer Case Windshield Washer Powertrain Control Module B Fog Lamps Stoplamp Cigar Lighter 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Fuses Usage Ignition Coils Electric Adjustable Pedals Ignition B Airbag System Electric Brake Cooling Fan...
Page 350 Driver’s Side Trailer Turn Hazard Flashers Headlamp Driver Module A.I.R. Solenoid Ignition A 5-98 J-Case Fuses Usage Trailer Anti-lock Brake System Ignition A Driver’s Side Headlamp Blower Motor Trailer Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger’s Side Headlamp 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 351 Headlamp Washer Rear Windshield Washer Fog Lamps Horn Fuel Pump Windshield Washer High-Beam Headlamp Air Conditioning Cooling Fan 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Relays Usage Headlamp Driver Module Starter Electric Adjustable Pedals A.I.R. Solenoid Low-Beam Headlamp Ignition 1 Misc.
Page 352 V8 Engine 5-100 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 353 Driver’s Side Headlamp High Beam Driver’s Side Headlamp Low Beam Washer Automatic Transfer Case Windshield Washer Powertrain Control Module B Fog Lamps Stoplamp Cigarette Lighter 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Fuses Usage Ignition Coils Transmission Control Module/Canister Ignition B Airbag System Electric Brake...
Page 354 Trailer Turn Signal, Stoplamp Trailer Anti-lock Brake System Ignition A Blower Motor Driver’s Side Headlamp Passenger’s Side Headlamp Relays Usage Headlamp Washer Rear Window Washer Fog Lamps Horn Fuel Pump Windshield Washer High-Beam Headlamp 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 355: Rear Underseat Fuse Block
Ignition 1 Misc. Usage Instrument Panel Battery 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear underseat fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, under the second row seat. Pull the seat cushion forward to access the fuse block.
Page 356 Truck Body Controller 3 Blank Blank Truck Body Controller 2 Power Seats Rear Wiper Driver Door Module Ampliﬁer Passenger Door Module Blank Left Rear Parking Lamps Blank Vehicle Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Right Rear Parking Lamps 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 357 Truck Body Controller Accessory Truck Body Controller 5 Front Wipers Ignition 3 Vehicle Stop Transmission Control Module 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Fuses Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B Front Parking Lamps Rear Left Turn Signal Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning 1...
Page 358: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Transmission Automatic Automatic Capacities Metric 0.85 kg 10.2 L 11.6 L 6.6 L 5.7 L 82.2 L 1.8 L 4.7 L 140 Y Spark Plug Gap 0.042 inches (1.07 mm) 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 359 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10...
Page 360: Maintenance Requirements
You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. • use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 361 See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5-3. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Some maintenance services can be complex. So, unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the necessary equipment, you should have your dealer do these jobs.
Page 362: Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance I. Always use Maintenance II whenever the light comes on 10 months or more since the last service or if the light has not come on at all for one year. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 363 Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d). Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e). Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). Check transmission ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 364: Additional Required Services
Control Service. V8 engine only: Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) 100,000 125,000 150,000 (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 365: Maintenance Footnotes
(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. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual 25,000 50,000 75,000...
Page 366 ﬂuid level checked. Add ﬂuid if needed. (k) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change. (l) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 367: Owner Checks And Services
Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add ®...
Page 368: At Least Once A Year
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 for service. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 369: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
Page 370: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Front and Lubricant (Part No. U.S. 12378261, Rear Axle in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Speciﬁcation 9986115. AUTO-TRAK II Fluid Transfer Case (Part No. U.S. 12378508, in Canada 10953626). Fluid/Lubricant ® -III Automatic 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 371 Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hinge and (Part No. U.S. 12346241, Linkage, in Canada 10953474). Folding Seats, and Fuel Door Hinge 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Usage Fluid/Lubricant Outer Tailgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Handle Pivot (Part No. U.S. 12346241, Points and in Canada 10953474).
Page 372: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Front – 22 inches (56 cm) Rear – 13 inches (33 cm) 6-14 ® Part Number ACDelco Part Number 24208576 — 15036141 A2014C 89017342 PF61 88984215 PF46 12569190 41-981 12571164 41-985 15214346 — 15262794 — 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 373: Maintenance Record
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-15 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 374 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 375 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 376 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 377: Customer Assistance And Information
Customer Assistance Offices ...7-3 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-4 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-5 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Reporting Safety Defects ...7-6 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ...7-6 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-7...
Page 378: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Saab. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 379: Online Owner Center
1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices Saab encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Saab, the letter should be addressed to Saab’s Customer Assistance Center. United States — Customer Assistance Saab Customer Assistance Center Saab Cars USA, Inc.
Page 380: Canada - Customer Assistance
Gas delivery • Battery jump starting If it is necessary to tow your disabled Saab, it will be taken to the nearest authorized Saab dealer, whenever possible. The cost of towing will be covered by Roadside Assistance if necessitated by a mechanical breakdown covered under the New Car Limited Warranty.
Page 381: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Remember, we are only a phone call away. Roadside Assistance: 1-800-852-9001 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Travel Planning The Saab Roadside Assistance Program also makes available a variety of trip planning information: • Highway maps •...
Page 382: Reporting Safety Defects
To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. Saab will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: •...
Page 383: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to Saab In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify Saab. Please call the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007, or write: Saab Cars USA, Inc.
Page 384: Current And Past Model Order Forms
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model Saab vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM...
Page 385 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ... 1-50 Where Are the Airbags? ... 1-47 All-Wheel Drive ... 5-44 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ... 4-8 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ... 3-41 Antenna, Fixed Mast ... 3-96 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-96 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...
Page 386 Carbon Monoxide ... 2-13, 2-30, 4-24, 4-35 Care of Safety Belts ... 5-88 Your CD and DVD Player ... 3-95 Your CDs and DVDs ... 3-95 Cargo Cover ... 2-44 Cargo Tie Downs ... 2-44 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 387 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ... 1-42 Top Strap ... 1-35 Top Strap Anchor Location ... 1-37 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Child Restraints (cont.) Where to Put the Restraint ... 1-34 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ... 5-91 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...
Page 388 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ... 7-3 Customer Assistance Offices ... 7-3 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ... 7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to Saab ... 7-7 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ... 7-7 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ...
Page 389 Oil Life System ... 5-17 Overheating ... 5-25 Reduced Power Light ... 3-40 Starting ... 2-21 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Entry Lighting ... 3-18 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ... 7-5 Exit Lighting ... 3-18 Extender, Safety Belt ... 1-24 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...
Page 390 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ... 5-47 High/Low Beam Changer ... 3-8 Washer ... 3-11 Heated Seats ... 1-3 Heater ... 3-20 Highbeam On Light ... 3-41 Highway Hypnosis ... 4-21 Hill and Mountain Roads ... 4-22 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 391 Overview ... 3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ... 3-17 Cluster ... 3-26 Jump Starting ... 5-39 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Keyless Entry System ... 2-5 Keys ... 2-3 Labelling, Tire Sidewall ... 5-55 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ... 3-19 Dome ...
Page 392 At Least Once a Year ... 6-10 Introduction ... 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ... 6-7 Maintenance Record ... 6-15 Maintenance Requirements ... 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 6-14 Owner Checks and Services ... 6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ... 6-12 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 393 MyGMLink.com ... 7-3 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ... 3-81 New Vehicle Break-In ... 2-19 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 6-14 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Odometer ... 3-27 Odometer, Trip ... 3-27 Off-Road Driving ... 4-13 Off-Road Recovery ... 4-11 Change Engine Oil Light ...
Page 394 Radio with Six-Disc CD ... 3-69 Rear Seat Audio ... 3-92 Setting the Time ... 3-56 Theft-Deterrent ... 3-93 Understanding Reception ... 3-95 Reading Lamps ... 3-18 Rear Axle ... 5-45 Limited-Slip ... 4-8 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 395 Parts After a Crash ... 1-60 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ... 2-20 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ... 1-19 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Roadside Assistance Program ... 7-4 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ... 4-28 Running the Engine While Parked ...
Page 396 Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps ... 5-50 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ... 3-93 Theft-Deterrent Systems ... 2-16 Content Theft-Deterrent ... 2-16 ® PASS-Key III ... 2-17 ® PASS-Key III Operation ... 2-18 Throttle, Adjustable ... 2-22 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...
Page 397 Top Strap Anchor Location ... 1-37 Towing Recreational Vehicle ... 4-34 Towing a Trailer ... 4-35 Your Vehicle ... 4-34 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual Traction Limited-Slip Rear Axle ... 4-8 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ... 5-20 Transmission Operation, Automatic ... 2-24 Trip Odometer ...
Page 398 Fluid ... 5-34 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... 5-51 Fuses ... 5-95 Windshield Wipers ... 3-9 Winter Driving ... 4-24 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-96 Your Vehicle and the Environment ... 6-2 2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual...