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Saab 9-4X Owner Manual - 2011

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45

2011 Saab 9-4X Owner Manual

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-29

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-42

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-48

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

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

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Black plate (1,1)

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-17

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-26

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-34

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-41

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-61

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-92

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-97

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . 10-101

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Page 1 Saab 9-4X Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Saab 9-4X Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2011 Saab 9-4X Owner Manual Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information ..11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ..11-3 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ..11-4 Maintenance Records .
Page 3: Index
Introduction Saab Automobile, Saab Cars North Using this Manual WARNING America, SAAB, Saab 9-4X, and the To quickly locate information about Saab Emblem are registered These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the trademarks of Saab Automobile, AB.
Page 4 Introduction Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols : Fuses The vehicle has components and that may be found on the vehicle labels that use symbols instead of : Headlamp High/Low-Beam and what they mean. For more text.
Page 5: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Performance and Maintenance Adjustment ....1-12 Traction Control Interior Lighting ....1-12 System (TCS) .
Page 6: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 7 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 6. Night Panel Button. See K. Cruise Control on page 9 39. Instrument Panel Illumination B. Turn and Lane Change Lever Steering Wheel Adjustment on Control on page 6 6. (Out of View). See Turn and page 5 2.
Page 8: Initial Drive Information
In Brief R. ECO Button (If Equipped). Initial Drive See Fuel Economy Mode on Information page 9 29. S. Park Assist Button This section provides a brief (If Equipped). See Ultrasonic overview about some of the Parking Assist on page 9 41. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 9 In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start : Press until the liftgate begins to move to open or close the power To cancel a remote start, do any of With this feature the engine can be liftgate. the following: started from outside of the vehicle.
Page 10 In Brief Liftgate Power Liftgate Operation Manual Liftgate Operation For vehicles without keyless access, unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate. Press the touch pad located in the handle of the liftgate, above the license plate, and lift up to open. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate.
Page 11 In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment 3. Release the handle to stop the seat from moving. Manual Seats 4. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. To raise or recline the seatback, use the lever on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 12 In Brief Power Seats To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Memory Features Slide control (A) forward or rearward, and up or down to adjust the power seat. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4. Raise or recline the seatback by tilting the top of the control (B) forward or rearward.
Page 13 In Brief Not all vehicles with the memory To recall the manually saved Button Easy Exit Driver Seat feature will have programmable Memory positions, press and hold This feature moves the seat outside mirrors. 1 or 2. The driver seat, adjustable rearward allowing the driver pedals, and outside mirrors move to more room to exit the vehicle.
Page 14: Heated And Ventilated Seats
1-10 In Brief Heated and Ventilated Seats Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.
Page 15: Sensing System For Passenger Airbag
In Brief 1-11 Safety Belts Sensing System for is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 38 for more Passenger Airbag information. Mirror Adjustment Exterior United States Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.
Page 16: Interior Lighting
1-12 In Brief 2. Press the arrows on the control Steering Wheel Interior Lighting pad to move each mirror in the Adjustment Dome Lamp desired direction. The dome lamp is on the overhead 3. Adjust each outside mirror so console. that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.
Page 17 In Brief 1-13 To manually turn the reading lamps Windshield Wiper/Washer : Briefly turn to this position to on or off: turn the automatic light control off or on again. Press next to each AUTO : Automatically turns on the overhead console reading lamp.
Page 18 1-14 In Brief Turn the band down for less The system turns off when the sensitivity to moisture. button is returned to the middle position. Move the windshield wiper lever out of the position to : Use for continuous rear window wipes.
Page 19: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-15 Climate Controls Vehicle Features The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Radio(s) this system. VOL/ : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO/BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM , if equipped.
Page 20: Infotainment System
1-16 In Brief For more information about these 4. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob 4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob and other radio features, see the to adjust the highlighted value. to select MM/DD (month/day) or separate infotainment system DD/MM (day/month). 5. Press the MENU/SELECT knob manual.
Page 21: Steering Wheel Controls
In Brief 1-17 ® For more information refer to: Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls www.xmradio.com or call ® The Bluetooth system allows users 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.). with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free www.xmradio.ca or call calls using the vehicle audio 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
Page 22: Cruise Control
1-18 In Brief Cruise Control SET/ : Move the thumbwheel : Turn to select a down to set a speed and activate radio band or audio source. cruise control, or to make the Turn to select the next or vehicle decelerate. previous favorite radio station, CD, See Cruise Control on page 9 39.
Page 23: Ultrasonic Parking Assist
In Brief 1-19 Driver Information For more information, see Driver Ultrasonic Parking Assist Information Center (DIC) on Center (DIC) If available, Ultrasonic Front and page 5 29. Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) uses The DIC display is located in the sensors on the front and rear Rear Vision center of the instrument panel bumpers to detect objects while...
Page 24: System (Tcs)
1-20 In Brief Power Outlets Universal Remote System Performance and Maintenance The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Traction Control The vehicle has four accessory System (TCS) power outlets.
Page 25: Maintenance
In Brief 1-21 To turn off both traction control and shown on the Tire and Loading Tire Sealant and ESP, press and hold the TCS/ESP Information label. See Vehicle Load Compressor Kit button located near the shift lever. Limits on page 9 12. The warning light will remain on until the tire This vehicle may come with a jack For more information, see Electronic...
Page 26: Driving For Better Fuel
The oil life system can also be reset Canada: 1-800-567-4555. Avoid idling the engine for long as follows: As the owner of a new Saab, you periods of time. 1. Turn the ignition on with the are automatically enrolled in the When road and weather engine off.
Page 27: Onstar
In Brief 1-23 Roadside Service and OnStar Automatic Crash Response Navigation, and Hands Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not If you have an active OnStar In a crash, built in sensors can all OnStar services are available on automatically alert an OnStar subscription, press the button...
Page 28 1-24 In Brief OnStar service can t work unless such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, Your Responsibility the vehicle is in a place where weather, electrical system design Increase the volume of the radio if OnStar has an agreement with a and architecture of the vehicle, the OnStar Advisor cannot be wireless service provider for service...
Page 29: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate ..... . 2-12 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-21 Windows Automatic Dimming Rearview Vehicle Security...
Page 30: Keys, Doors And
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks This key, located inside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for the driver door and Keys glove box. WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many reasons;...
Page 31: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows See your dealer if a new key is If there is a decrease in the RKE needed. operating range: If the keys get locked in Check the distance. The the vehicle, it may have to be transmitter may be too far from damaged to get them out.
Page 32 Keys, Doors and Windows Keyless Access Operation Pressing may also arm the Pressing will disarm the theft-deterrent system. See theft-deterrent system. See Some vehicles have the keyless Anti-theft Alarm System on Anti-theft Alarm System on access system that lets you lock page 2 16.
Page 33 Keys, Doors and Windows Keyless Locking Keyless locking will then remain door handle. This feature will be disabled until the door lock switch available for several minutes after If the vehicle has the keyless is pressed, or until the vehicle is the vehicle has been turned off.
Page 34 Keys, Doors and Windows To program, the vehicle must be off 4. Press the START button. When and all transmitters, both currently the transmitter is learned the recognized and new, must be DIC display will show that it is with you. ready to program the next transmitter.
Page 35 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming without a 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC Recognized Transmitter displays PRESS ENGINE (Keyless Access Vehicles Only) START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the START If there are no currently recognized button. transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight The DIC display will again show...
Page 36 Keys, Doors and Windows 6. Remove the transmitter from To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement the transmitter pocket and 1. Open the center console storage When replacing the press on the transmitter. area and the storage tray. battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter.
Page 37: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Remove the old battery. Do not Laws in some local communities During the remote start the use a metal object. may restrict the use of remote doors will be locked and the starters. For example, some laws parking lamps will remain on as 4.
Page 38: Door Locks
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows The hood is not closed. A maximum of two remote starts, WARNING (Continued) or a remote start with an extension, The hazard warning flashers are allowed between ignition cycles. are on. doors are not locked. So, all The vehicle's ignition must be passengers should wear There is an emission control...
Page 39: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 From inside the vehicle with the Lockout Deterrent Delayed Locking doors locked, pull once on the door Lockout deterrent decreases the When this feature is enabled and handle to unlock it, and a second chances that the keys may be the doors are locked with the power time to open it.
Page 40: Liftgate
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Safety Locks Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air WARNING and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
Page 41 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Manual Liftgate Power Liftgate WARNING For vehicles without keyless access, unlock the vehicle before opening You or others could be injured if the liftgate. caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one Press the touch pad located in the in the way of the liftgate as it is handle of the liftgate, above the...
Page 42 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows OFF: The liftgate only operates Do not force the liftgate open or manually in this position. closed during a power cycle. Manual operation of a liftgate that The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme also has power operation requires more effort than with a standard temperatures or low battery...
Page 43: Liftgate
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Obstacle Detection Features Setting the Power Liftgate If you do not receive the audible and visual feedback when setting the 3/4 Mode If the liftgate encounters an obstacle intermediate stop position, you are during a power open or close cycle, To change the liftgate stop position.
Page 44: Vehicle Security
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows To open the liftgate, press the touch Vehicle Security If a door, the hood, or liftgate is pad on the handle on the outside of opened without first unlocking with This vehicle has theft-deterrent the liftgate, and lift the gate open. To the transmitter, the turn signals will features;...
Page 45: Immobilizer
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Always unlock a door with the Immobilizer transmitter. Unlocking a door any See Radio Frequency Statement on other way will not disarm the page 13 12 for information alarm. regarding Part 15 of the Federal If you set off the alarm by accident, Communications Commission (FCC) turn off the alarm by pressing...
Page 46: Exterior Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows If the engine does not start and the See your dealer who can service Exterior Mirrors security light stays on, there is a the theft-deterrent system and have problem with the system. Turn the a new RKE transmitter programmed Convex Mirrors ignition off and try again.
Page 47: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Power Mirrors 2. Press the arrows on the control Power Foldaway Mirrors pad to move each mirror in the desired direction. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.
Page 48: Heated Mirrors
2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Resetting the Power Foldaway Heated Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors Mirrors (Rear Window Defogger): If the vehicle has the memory Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: Press to heat the mirrors. package, the outside mirrors have a park tilt feature.
Page 49: Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Windows Rearview Mirror Manual Rearview Mirror WARNING The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Hold the inside rearview mirror in Leaving children, helpless adults, Automatic dimming reduces the the center and move it for a clearer or pets in a vehicle with the glare from the headlamps of the...
Page 50: Windows
2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the RKE transmitter is dangerous for many reasons; children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Page 51 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 Can be operated within The express mode can be canceled Obstacle Detection Feature 10 minutes of switching the at any time by briefly pressing or The Obstacle Detection Feature is ignition off. See Retained pulling the switch. part of the express-up feature and is Accessory Power (RAP) on active:...
Page 52: Sun Visors
2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows If conditions prevent the window Window Lockout Sun Visors from closing and the window continues to auto-reverse, it is possible to close the window with the ignition in ON/RUN/START by holding the window switch in the partially or fully pulled up position.
Page 53: Roof
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-25 Roof adjust the sunroof to the comfort position or open one of the windows slightly. Sunroof Press the front of the switch to close Dirt and debris may collect on the the sunroof. The first stop will close sunroof seal or in the tracks that the sunroof at a desired position at could cause an issue with sunroof...
Page 54 2-26 Keys, Doors and Windows Express-open/Express-close Press and release the front or rear of the sunroof switch (A) to express-open or express-close the sunroof. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature detects the object and stops the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System ..... 3-38 Safety Belts ....3-14 Restraints Servicing the Airbag-Equipped How to Wear Safety Belts...
Page 56: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in all outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
Page 57: Active Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats head restraint after the button is Active Head Restraints released to make sure that it is The rear seats have adjustable The vehicle has an active head locked in place. head restraints in the outboard restraint system in the front seating seating positions.
Page 58: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment Seat Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a To adjust a manual seat: pedal when you do not want to.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints To adjust the seatback, see adjustable throttle and brake pedal Storing Button Memory Positions Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 8. positions, if equipped. It also may To save positions into Button include the outside mirror positions, To adjust the lumbar support, see Memory: if programmed.
Page 60 Seats and Restraints If something has blocked the driver called RKE Memory positions and If something has blocked the driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals may be different than the previously seat and/or the adjustable pedals, while recalling a memory position, mentioned Button Memory positions if equipped, while recalling a the recall may stop.
Page 61: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints This feature is turned on or off using Lumbar Adjustment Thigh Support the vehicle personalization menu. Adjustment Power Lumbar See Easy Exit Driver Seat under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 42 for more information. To stop recall movement, press one of the memory, power seat controls, or the adjustable pedal switch, if equipped.
Page 62: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could Sitting in a reclined position when go up over your abdomen. The the vehicle is in motion can be belt forces would be there, not at dangerous.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks Power Reclining Seatbacks WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 64: Heated And Ventilated Front
3-10 Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Front Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown, Heated Seat Buttons Similar especially for long periods of...
Page 65: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-11 The heated or ventilated seat Rear Seats indicator lights on the button do not turn on during a remote start. Split Folding Seatbacks The temperature performance of an With this feature, either side of the unoccupied seat may be reduced. rear seatback can be folded down This is normal.
Page 66 3-12 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatbacks To raise the seatback: Reclining the Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever on top of the To recline the seatback: WARNING seatback. Raise the seatback 1. Lift and hold the lever on top of and release the lever.
Page 67: Heated Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Heated Rear Seats Rear Seat Pass-Through Door WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3 10.
Page 68 3-14 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts In most states and in all Canadian WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing This section of the manual safety belts. Here is why: It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts You never know if you will be in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. Take the simplest vehicle.
Page 70 3-16 Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! stopped by something. In a real With safety belts, you slow down vehicle, it could be the windshield... as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.
Page 71: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-17 Questions and Answers About Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Q: If I am a good driver, and I should I have to wear safety never drive far from home, Safety Belts belts? why should I wear safety Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle belts? A: Airbags are supplemental...
Page 72: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-18 Seats and Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your touching the thighs. In a crash, this passenger(s) wear a safety belt, applies force to the strong pelvic Properly there is important information you bones and you would be less likely should know.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 74 3-20 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the You can be seriously injured if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, belt is buckled in the wrong place you could slide under the lap like this.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
Page 76 3-22 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured by you wear the shoulder belt under not wearing the lap-shoulder belt your arm. In a crash, your body properly.
Page 77: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Q: What is wrong with this? 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull WARNING the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. You can be seriously injured by a The lap-shoulder belt may lock if twisted belt.
Page 78 3-24 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt This vehicle has safety belt height adjuster for the driver and pretensioners for the front and rear right front passenger seating outboard occupants. Although the positions.
Page 80 3-26 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for the outboard passenger positions in the rear seat. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
Page 81: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Safety Belt Use During WARNING Pregnancy A safety belt that is not properly Safety belts work for everyone, worn may not provide the including pregnant women. Like all protection needed in a crash. The occupants, they are more likely to person wearing the belt could be be seriously injured if they do not seriously injured.
Page 82: Safety Belt Extender
3-28 Seats and Restraints The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check Safety Belt Care to protect the mother. When a safety Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a buckles, latch plates, retractors, and...
Page 83: Replacing Safety Belt System
Seats and Restraints 3-29 Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 84 3-30 Seats and Restraints For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things WARNING AIRBAG will appear on the middle to know about the airbag system: part of the steering wheel for the Be sure that cargo is not near an driver and on the instrument panel WARNING airbag.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-31 WARNING WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or very when it inflates can be seriously close to, any airbag when it injured or killed.
Page 86: Where Are The Airbags
3-32 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact The driver frontal airbag is in the airbags for the driver and right front middle of the steering wheel.
Page 87: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-33 When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? that person causing severe injury Frontal airbags are designed to or even death. The path of an inflate in moderate to severe frontal inflating airbag must be kept or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe clear.
Page 88 3-34 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle hits a stationary In addition, the vehicle has crashes. In addition, these roof-rail object, the airbags could inflate dual-stage frontal airbags. airbags are intended to inflate at a different crash speed than if Dual-stage airbags adjust the during a rollover.
Page 89: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-35 In any particular crash, no one What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag can say whether an airbag should Inflate? Restrain? have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or of what the repair costs were.
Page 90: What Will You See After An
3-36 Seats and Restraints Rollover capable roof-rail airbags What Will You See after WARNING are designed to help contain the an Airbag Inflates? head and chest of occupants in the When an airbag inflates, there outboard seating positions in the After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-37 The vehicle has a crash sensing You can lock the doors, turn off the In many crashes severe enough to and diagnostic module which interior lamps and hazard warning inflate the airbag, windshields are records information after a flashers by using the controls for broken by vehicle deformation.
Page 92: Passenger Sensing
3-38 Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing The words ON and OFF, or the The sensors are designed to detect symbol for on and off, are visible the presence of a properly seated System during the system check. If you are occupant and determine if the right using remote start, if equipped, to front passenger frontal airbag and...
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-39 A label on the sun visor says, The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in designed to turn off the right front the front. This is because the risk to passenger airbag and seat mounted Even if the passenger sensing the rear-facing child is so great,...
Page 94 3-40 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing sensing system may or may not turn If the On Indicator is Lit for a system has turned off the right off the right front passenger frontal Child Restraint front passenger frontal airbag and airbag and seat-mounted side If a child restraint has been installed seat mounted side impact airbag,...
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-41 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an use the following steps to allow the restraint and restarting the system to detect that person and Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, enable the right front passenger turn the vehicle off.
Page 96: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-42 Seats and Restraints Additional Factors Affecting aftermarket equipment except when Servicing the approved by Saab for your specific System Operation Airbag-Equipped Vehicle vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Safety belts help keep the the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Airbags affect how the vehicle...
Page 97: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
A: Yes. If you add things that replaced with non-Saab covers, page 13 1. change the vehicle's frame, upholstery or trim, or with Saab If the vehicle has rollover bumper system, height, front end covers, upholstery or trim roof-rail airbags, see Different or side sheet metal, they may designed for a different vehicle.
Page 98: Airbag System Check
3-44 Seats and Restraints Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System I have to get my vehicle Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need modified. How can I find out regularly scheduled maintenance or whether this will affect my replacement.
Page 99: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-45 If an airbag inflates, you will need Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that to replace airbag system parts. come with the booster seat state the See your dealer for service. weight and height limitations for that Older Children booster.
Page 100 3-46 Seats and Restraints Does the lap belt fit low and Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort WARNING (Continued) snug on the hips, touching the Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on thighs? If yes, continue. If no, page 3 23. return to the booster seat. children can be crushed together According to accident statistics, and seriously injured.
Page 101: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-47 WARNING WARNING Never do this. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is Never allow a child to wear the wrapped around their neck and safety belt with the shoulder belt the safety belt continues to behind their back.
Page 102 3-48 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never do this. better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you Never hold an infant or a child must secure a forward-facing while riding in a vehicle. Due to child restraint in the right front crash forces, an infant or a child seat, always move the front...
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Q: What are the different types of height limitations for a particular WARNING add-on child restraints? child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still available for children with are purchased by the vehicle so small that the vehicle's regular...
Page 104: Child Restraint Systems
3-50 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Securing an Add-On Child the LATCH system. See Lower In some areas of the United States Anchors and Tethers for Children and Canada, Certified Child Restraint in the Vehicle (LATCH System) on page 3 53 for Passenger Safety Technicians more information.
Page 106: Where To Put The Restraint
3-52 Seats and Restraints Where to Put the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously restraints in a rear seat, even if children and infants are safer when injured or killed if the right front the airbag is off.
Page 107: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-53 If the vehicle does not have a positions should not be used if the Lower Anchors and rear seat that will accommodate child restraint prevents access to or Tethers for Children a rear-facing child restraint, we interferes with the routing of the (LATCH System) recommend that rear-facing child...
Page 108 3-54 Seats and Restraints When installing a child restraint Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor.
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Your child restraint may have Lower Anchor and Top Tether a single tether (A) or a dual Anchor Locations tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a To assist you in locating the lower top tether are designed for use with...
Page 110: System
3-56 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child restraint in a Securing a Child Restraint position without a top tether anchor Designed for the LATCH if a national or local law requires System that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the WARNING child restraint say that the top tether...
Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-57 This system is designed to make WARNING WARNING (Continued) installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not Do not attach more than one child children cannot reach them. Pull use the vehicle's safety belts. restraint to a single anchor.
Page 112 3-58 Seats and Restraints 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the seat. the top tether according to your child restraint For the outboard rear instructions and the seating positions, if the following instructions: head restraint interferes with the proper installation of the child restraint, the head restraint may be...
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-59 If you are using a single If you are using a single If you are using a dual tether in the rear outboard tether in the rear outboard tether in the rear center seating position with an seating position and the seating position, lower the adjustable head restraint,...
Page 114 3-60 Seats and Restraints Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint. The headrest in the rear center seating position is not removable and should be lowered to the stowed position for child restraint installation.
Page 115: Replacing Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-61 4. When the child restraint is To reinstall the head restraint: Replacing LATCH System removed, reinstall the head Parts After a Crash restraint before the seating position is used. WARNING WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle.
Page 116: Securing Child Restraints
3-62 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a If more than one child restraint position without a top tether anchor needs to be installed in the rear (Rear Seat) if a national or local law requires seat, be sure to read Where to Put that the top tether be anchored, or if the Restraint on page 3 52.
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-63 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 118: Securing Child Restraints
3-64 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top To remove the child restraint, Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions let it return to the stowed position. regarding the use of the top If the top tether is attached to a top This vehicle has airbags.
Page 119 Seats and Restraints 3-65 A label on the sun visor says, If the vehicle does not have a WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in rear seat that will accommodate the front. This is because the risk to a rear facing child restraint, a Even if the passenger sensing the rear-facing child is so great,...
Page 120 3-66 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle's safety belt through attached.
Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3-67 If the vehicle does not have a If the airbags are off, the off rear seat and the child restraint indicator in the passenger airbag has a top tether, follow the status indicator will come on and child restraint manufacturer's stay on when the vehicle is started.
Page 122 3-68 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 123 Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders ....4-2 Lift the glove box handle up to Front Storage .
Page 124: Cupholders
Storage Cupholders Front Storage Armrest Storage Pull the rear seat armrest forward to access the cupholders. This vehicle has a cupholder Push the button on the door to open equipped with a divider that can be the storage area in front of the shift adjusted to accommodate large lever.
Page 125: Additional Storage Features
Storage Move the armrest to the full There is an Accessory Power Outlet Additional Storage rearward position to access the (APO) and Input Jacks for auxiliary Features buttons and open the storage area. audio devices. For more information, see the separate infotainment system manual.
Page 126 Storage into the rear compartment, or the 4. Unroll the shade toward the rear Remove the Cargo Cover lower (B) position to conceal objects of the vehicle. 1. Remove the cover from the in the rear compartment. channels and carefully roll it back up.
Page 127: Cargo Tie-Downs
Storage Cargo Management WARNING System An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. If the cover is removed, always store it in the proper storage location. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reattached.
Page 128 Storage Rear Storage Area WARNING An improperly latched and closed cargo cover, or cargo cover left in the open position, could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. Be sure to return the cover to the closed position and latch before driving.
Page 129 Storage U-Rail 4. Store the cargo management Push both adapter buttons to move system cover by hooking it onto the adapters (B) on the straight part the weatherstrip. of the u-rail. For vehicles with a u-rail system, the fence can be moved to different To move the fence around the u-rail, positions on the u-rail track to disconnect one side:...
Page 130 Storage 3. Reinstall the fence and lock both Removing the Fence Installing the Fence latches (A) by turning to align with the arrow on the adapter (B). Unlock by turning both latches (A) to Insert the fence into the adapters and lock both latches (A) by turning align with the arrow on the...
Page 131: Cargo Net
Storage Storing the Fence Cargo Net There are four openings in the headliner: two located behind the 1. Lift the cargo management front seats and two behind the rear system cover. WARNING seats. 2. Release the cover from the prop Do not stack items higher than rod as described in previous the upper end of the cargo net or...
Page 132 4-10 Storage 3. Mount the cargo net to the rear 5. Mount the cargo net to the cargo 6. Pull on the straps to tighten seat tethers located on the back tie-downs located on the lower the net. of the folded down rear seats side panels.
Page 133: Convenience Net
Storage 4-11 Cargo Net Storage First Aid Kit The tire pressure gauge has a reset button in the gauge stem. After The cargo net can be removed from If the vehicle has a first aid and tool taking a pressure reading, press the the vehicle and stored in the cargo kit, it is located in the storage bin button to reset the gauge to zero.
Page 134: Roof Rack System
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12. carry something longer or wider than the roof rack on top of the vehicle unless using a Saab certified accessory carrier. For vehicles with a roof rack, the rack can be used to load items.
Page 135: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Turbo Gauge ....5-14 High-Beam On Light ..5-28 Engine Coolant Temperature Adaptive Forward Lighting Controls Gauge .
Page 136: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Controls 3. Pull the lever up to lock the Messages ....5-39 steering wheel in place. Airbag System Messages ..5-40 Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel Safety Belt Messages .
Page 137: Horn
Instruments and Controls Horn (Push to Talk): For vehicles (Adjustable Interval Wipes): ® ® with a Bluetooth , OnStar Move the lever up to Press near the horn symbols or or navigation system, press to adjustable interval wipes, then press on the steering wheel pad to interact with those systems.
Page 138 Instruments and Controls Turn the band down for less Clear snow and ice from the wiper Rainsense sensitivity to moisture. blades before using them. If frozen For vehicles with Rainsense, a to the windshield, carefully loosen or Move the windshield wiper sensor located near the top center thaw them.
Page 139: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Rear Window The system turns off when the button is returned to the middle Wiper/Washer Pull the lever toward you to spray position. washer fluid on the windshield. The The rear wiper controls are on the (Rear Wiper): Use for spray continues until the lever is end of the windshield wiper lever.
Page 140: Headlamp Washer
Instruments and Controls Reverse Gear Wipes Headlamp Washer Compass If the rear wiper control is off, the For vehicles with headlamp The vehicle may have a compass rear wiper will automatically operate washers, they are located to the display on the Driver Information continuously when the shift lever side of the headlamps.
Page 141: Clock (Digital Clock)
Instruments and Controls See the infotainment system manual Clock (Digital Clock) Setting the Time and Date for the location of the vehicle's 1. Press the CONFIG button. The infotainment system controls antenna. The compass system is are used to access the time and designed to operate for a certain 2.
Page 142: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Setting the 12/24 Hour Format Power Outlets battery. Power is always supplied to the rear cargo outlet. Always 1. Press the CONFIG button. The accessory power outlets can be unplug electrical equipment when used to plug in electrical equipment, 2.
Page 143: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
Page 144: Instrument Cluster
5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-11 English Turbo Shown, Metric Turbo Similar...
Page 146: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Tachometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The tachometer displays the vehicle's speed in either kilometers engine speed in revolutions per per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm). hour (mph). Notice: If the engine is operated with the tachometer in the shaded Odometer warning area, the vehicle could...
Page 147: Fuel Economy Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Here are four things that some Fuel Economy Gauge owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
Page 148: Turbo Gauge
5-14 Instruments and Controls Turbo Gauge As the accelerator pedal is pressed, Engine Coolant the needle may move to the right. Temperature Gauge This is normal and means that the vehicle is using turbo power. Under normal conditions the needle will not display a reading in the red.
Page 149: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-15 If the indicator needle moves into Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt the shaded area, the engine is too Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder hot. A temperature indicator light will turn on. Light If you have been operating your There is a driver safety belt vehicle under normal driving reminder light on the instrument...
Page 150: Airbag Readiness Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls The front passenger safety belt If the Vehicle Information is Airbag Readiness Light reminder light and chime may turn selected, a full page screen displays This light shows if there is an on if an object is put on the seat at start-up the three safety belt electrical problem.
Page 151: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Then, after several more seconds, WARNING the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off If the airbag readiness light stays symbol to let you know the status of on after the vehicle is started or the right front passenger frontal and comes on while driving, it means seat mounted side impact airbag.
Page 152: Charging System Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status Charging System Light When this light comes on, the indicator lights remain on, or if there Driver Information Center (DIC) are no lights at all, there may be a also displays a message. problem with the lights or the See Battery Voltage and Charging passenger sensing system.
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Malfunctions often are indicated by Notice: Modifications made to the the system before any problem is engine, transmission, exhaust, apparent. Being aware of the light intake, or fuel system of the can prevent more serious damage vehicle or the replacement of the to the vehicle.
Page 154 5-20 Instruments and Controls Make sure the electrical system This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission is not wet. The system could be malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has wet if the vehicle was driven been detected on the vehicle.
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-21 The critical emission control If none of the above have made systems have not been the light turn off, your dealer can completely diagnosed by the check the vehicle. The dealer system. This can happen if has the proper test equipment the battery has recently been and diagnostic tools to fix any...
Page 156: Brake System Warning
5-22 Instruments and Controls Brake System Warning Electric Parking Brake WARNING Light Light The brake system might not be The vehicle brake system consists working properly if the brake of two hydraulic circuits. If one system warning light is on. circuit is not working, the remaining Driving with the brake system circuit can still work to stop the...
Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-23 If the light does not come on, Antilock Brake System Start the engine again to reset the or remains flashing, see your dealer. system. If the light stays on after (ABS) Warning Light driving at a speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see your dealer for service.
Page 158: Traction Off Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls Traction Off Light The traction off light comes on when Electronic Stability the Traction Control System (TCS) Program (ESP) Off Light has been turned off by pressing and releasing the traction control button. This light and the StabiliTrak Off light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off.
Page 159: Electronic Stability Program
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Electronic Stability If the light is on and not flashing, the Tire Pressure Light TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak Program (ESP)/Traction system have been disabled. A DIC Control System Indicator message may display. Check the Light DIC messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires...
Page 160: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls When the Light is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly WARNING underinflated. Do not keep driving if the oil A tire pressure message can pressure is low. The engine can accompany the light.
Page 161: Fuel Economy Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Fuel Economy Light Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light For vehicles with the fuel economy This light is located near the fuel This light flashes when the security mode light, it comes on when the gauge and comes on briefly when system is activated.
Page 162: High-Beam On Light
5-28 Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light Adaptive Forward Front Fog Lamp Light Lighting (AFL) Light This light comes on when the The fog lamp light comes on when high-beam headlamps are in use. the fog lamps are in use. The Adaptive Forward Lighting System (AFL) pivots the headlamps See Headlamp High/Low-Beam...
Page 163: Lamps On Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Lamps On Reminder Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Messages on For vehicles with the lamps on The cruise control light is white page 5 34 for more information.
Page 164: Saab 9-4X Owner
Saab 9-4X Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1) 5-30 Instruments and Controls DIC Operation and Displays DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Information Menu Items The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using Press the MENU button on the...
Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Digital Speedometer Average Fuel Economy or Average Vehicle Speed Average Fuel Economy and The speedometer shows how fast The Average Vehicle Speed display Instantaneous Fuel Economy the vehicle is moving in either shows the average speed of the kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles The Average Fuel Economy display vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h)
Page 166 Saab 9-4X Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1) 5-32 Instruments and Controls Speed and Curve Assist Vehicle Information Menu Battery Voltage Items This display will show the speed This display, available on some limit or the advised speed as...
Page 167 Saab 9-4X Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls 5-33 Oil Life Remaining Remember, the Oil Life display Speed Warning must be reset after each oil change. This display shows an estimate Speed Warning allows the driver to It will not reset itself.
Page 168: Vehicle Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC This message is displayed indicate the status of the vehicle BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE when there is a fault in the battery or some action that may be needed charging system.
Page 169: Compass Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 STEP ON BRAKE TO SERVICE PARKING BRAKE Cruise Control Messages RELEASE PARK BRAKE This message is displayed when APPLY BRAKE BEFORE there is a problem with the parking This message is displayed if you CRUISE brake. Take the vehicle to your attempt to release the Electric dealer for service.
Page 170: Engine Cooling System
5-36 Instruments and Controls HOOD OPEN Engine Cooling System COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT Messages This message will display along with a hood open symbol when the hood This message will display if the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH is open. Close the hood completely. coolant is low.
Page 171: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 HIGH COOLANT ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE Engine Power Messages TEMPERATURE ENGINE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays if the coolant This message displays when the This message displays when the temperature is hot. See Engine engine oil temperature is too hot.
Page 172: Fuel System Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE Lamp Messages TO RESTART FUEL LEVEL LOW AFL (ADAPTIVE FORWARD This message is displayed if the LIGHTING) LAMPS NEED This message displays when the remote is no longer detected in the SERVICE vehicle is low on fuel.
Page 173: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-39 XXX TURN INDICATOR SERVICE PARK ASSIST SERVICE SUSPENSION FAILURE SYSTEM This message is displayed if there is a problem with the park assist When one of the turn signals is This message displays if there is a system.
Page 174: Airbag System Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages Service Vehicle Messages Starting the Vehicle Messages SERVICE AIRBAG SERVICE AC SYSTEM PRESS BRAKE TO START This message displays if there is a This message is displayed if there is VEHICLE problem with the airbag system. a problem with the air conditioning Take the vehicle to your dealer for system.
Page 175: Tire Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Tire Messages If a tire pressure message appears and engine revolutions per on the DIC, stop as soon as you minute (rpm). See Manual Mode on SERVICE TIRE MONITOR can. Inflate the tires by adding air page 9 28 for more information.
Page 176: Vehicle Reminder
5-42 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Reminder Vehicle Entering the Personalization Menus Messages Personalization 1. Press CONFIG to access the ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Configuration Settings menu. The audio system controls are used WITH CARE to access the personalization 2. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to menus for customizing vehicle This message is displayed highlight Vehicle Settings.
Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Climate and Air Quality Air Quality Sensor Remote Start Auto Heated Seats This will allow you to select whether When on, this feature will turn the Select the Climate and Air Quality the system will operate at high or heated seats on when using remote menu and the following will be low sensitivity.
Page 178: Comfort And Convenience
5-44 Instruments and Controls Auto Rear Defog Easy Exit Driver Seat Reverse Tilt Mirror This will allow you to turn the auto This allows you to turn the easy exit This allows you to turn the reverse rear defog on or off. driver seat feature on or off.
Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Press the MENU/SELECT knob Vehicle Locator Lights Power Door Locks when Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear is This allows the vehicle locator lights Select Power Door Locks and the highlighted. Turn the knob to select to be turned on or off. following will be displayed: On or Off.
Page 180 5-46 Instruments and Controls Auto Door Unlock Press the MENU/SELECT knob Unlock Feedback (Lights) when Delayed Door Lock is This allows selection of which of the When on, the exterior lamps will highlighted. Turn the knob to doors will automatically unlock when flash when unlocking the vehicle select On or Off.
Page 181 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Door Unlock Options Passive Door Lock Passive Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors If the vehicle has the keyless If the vehicle has the keyless will unlock when pressing the unlock access system, when enabled, access system, this feature allows button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 182: Universal Remote System
5-48 Instruments and Controls Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder Universal Remote This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control This allows the Remote Left In System transmitters used to activate Vehicle reminder feature to be devices such as garage door turned on or off.
Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Keep the original hand-held Programming the Universal 2. At the same time, press and transmitter for use in other vehicles hold both the hand-held Remote System as well as for future Universal transmitter button and one For questions or help programming Remote system programming.
Page 184 5-50 Instruments and Controls 3. Press and hold for five seconds It may be helpful to have 6. Immediately return to the the newly trained Universal another person assist with vehicle. Firmly press and hold Remote system button (the the remaining Steps 4 for two seconds the Universal button selected in Step 2) while through 6.
Page 185: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-51 Gate Operator and Canadian If you live in Canada, or you are Universal Remote System having difficulty programming a gate Programming Operation operator or garage door opener by If you have questions or need help using the Programming the Using the Universal Remote programming the Universal Remote Universal Remote System...
Page 186 5-52 Instruments and Controls Reprogramming a Single If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Remote Universal Remote System system, call 1 800 355 3515 or go Button to www.homelink.com. You may To reprogram any of the three also call the customer assistance Universal Remote system buttons: phone number under Customer...
Page 187: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Cargo Lamp ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Courtesy Lamps .
Page 188: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting The exterior lamps control has four Headlamp High/ (Headlamps): Turns the positions: headlamps on together with the Low-Beam Changer lamps listed below. A warning chime (Off): Briefly turn to this position Push the turn signal/lane change sounds if the driver door is opened to turn the automatic light control off lever away from you to turn the high when the ignition switch is off and...
Page 189: Daytime Running
Lighting Daytime Running When the DRL are on, only the Automatic Headlamp low beam headlamps, at a reduced Lamps (DRL) System level of brightness, will be on. The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can instrument panel, and other lamps make it easier for others to see the will not be on.
Page 190: Adaptive Forward
Lighting When it is bright enough outside, The automatic headlamp system Adaptive Forward the headlamps go off, and the also provides exterior illumination Lighting (AFL) DRL come on, as long as the as you leave the vehicle. If the exterior lamp control is in the automatic headlamp system has For vehicles with uplevel AUTO position.
Page 191: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting The headlamps shine at an angle of Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane up to 15 degrees to the right or left change the arrow flashes rapidly or Signals of the direction of travel. does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out.
Page 192: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Night Panel (Front Fog Lamps) : Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light on the instrument Instrument Panel panel cluster comes on when the Illumination Control fog lamps are on. The fog lamps come on together with the parking lamps.
Page 193: Cargo Lamp
Lighting Cargo Lamp Lighting Features (Door): The lamp comes on automatically when a door is The cargo lamp is located over the opened. Entry Lighting rear compartment and is controlled (On): Turns the dome lamp on. by the dome lamp. See Dome The headlamps, taillamps, license Lamps on page 6 7.
Page 194: Battery Load Management
Lighting door is opened after the ignition is When the battery's state of charge EPM works to prevent excessive turned off. The dome lamps also is low, the voltage is raised slightly discharge of the battery. It does this come on when a door is opened to quickly bring the charge back up.
Page 195: Introduction
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment Your vehicle has an infotainment system. For more information, see Introduction the separate infotainment system Infotainment ....7-1 manual.
Page 196 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 197: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate Control this system. System ..... . 8-1 Rear Climate Control System .
Page 198 Climate Controls Automatic Operation Driver and Passenger operation and the system goes into Temperature Control: The manual mode. Press AUTO to The system automatically controls temperature can be adjusted return to automatic operation. the fan speed, air delivery, air separately for the driver and the conditioning, and recirculation in To change the current mode, press passenger.
Page 199 Climate Controls Automatic Air Recirculation: Rear Window Defogger (Defrost): Press to clear the When the AUTO indicator light is windshield of fog or frost more (Rear Window Defogger): on, the air is automatically quickly. Air is directed to the Press to turn the rear window recirculated as needed to help windshield.
Page 200 Climate Controls The heated outside rearview mirrors Remote Start Climate Control turn on when the rear window Operation: For vehicles with the defogger button is on and help to remote vehicle start feature, the clear fog or frost from the surface of climate control system may run the mirrors.
Page 201: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are according to the settings of integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console. the rear controls.
Page 202 Use the Use of non Saab approved hood decrease the airflow. Pressing + thumbwheels near the air outlets to deflectors can adversely affect when the system is off will turn the open or close off the airflow.
Page 203: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. To find out what type of filter to use, see Maintenance Replacement 4.
Page 204 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 205: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Engine Heater ....9-22 Ride Control Systems Retained Accessory Traction Control Operating Power (RAP) ....9-22 System (TCS) .
Page 206: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Towing Driving Information WARNING (Continued) General Towing Information ....9-52 Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Driving Characteristics and collisions resulting in injury or Towing Tips .
Page 207: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Death and injury associated with For persons under 21, it is against Control of a Vehicle drinking and driving is a global the law in every U.S. state to drink The following three systems tragedy. alcohol. There are good medical, help to control the vehicle while psychological, and developmental Alcohol affects four things that...
Page 208: Braking
Driving and Operating Braking And, of course, actual stopping If the engine ever stops while the distances vary greatly with the vehicle is being driven, brake See Brake System Warning Light on surface of the road, whether it is normally but do not pump the page 5 22.
Page 209: Steering
Driving and Operating Steering Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can Power Steering be more effective than braking. For If power steering assist is lost example, you come over a hill and because the engine stops or the find a truck stopped in your lane, power steering system is not or a car suddenly pulls out from...
Page 210: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery so that the vehicle straddles the Skidding edge of the pavement. Turn the In a skid, a driver can lose control of The vehicle's right wheels can drop steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to the vehicle.
Page 211: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Of course, traction is reduced when Driving on Wet Roads WARNING (Continued) water, snow, ice, gravel, or other Rain and wet roads can reduce material is on the road. For safety, vehicle traction and affect your slow down and adjust your driving to After driving through a large ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 212: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Keep the windshield washer fluid Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads reservoir filled. Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Driving on steep hills or through Have good tires with proper can build up under the vehicle's mountains is different than driving tread depth.
Page 213: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take surface under the tires even more.
Page 214 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use the Roadside...
Page 215: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-11 To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get short periods as needed to warm it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the the vehicle and then shut the engine Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when off and close the window most of...
Page 216: Vehicle Load Limits
9-12 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits Tire and Loading Information WARNING Label It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any much weight the vehicle can heavier than the Gross carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle capacity weight and (GVWR), or either the...
Page 217 Driving and Operating 9-13 The Tire and Loading Steps for Determining Correct The resulting figure equals Information label shows the Load Limit the available amount of cargo number of occupant seating and luggage load capacity. Locate the statement positions (A), and the maximum For example, if the XXX The combined weight of vehicle capacity weight (B) in...
Page 218 9-14 Driving and Operating If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. See Trailer Towing on page 9 56 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety...
Page 219 Driving and Operating 9-15 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and the size of the vehicle's original Loading Information label for tires and the inflation pressures specific information about the needed to obtain the gross vehicle's capacity weight and weight capacity of the vehicle. seating positions.
Page 220 9-16 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is carrying a heavy Your warranty does not cover If you put things inside your load, it should be spread out. parts or components that fail vehicle like suitcases, See Steps for Determining because of overloading.
Page 221: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-17 Starting and can be used. Vehicle speeds WARNING (Continued) above 110 km/h (68 mph) Operating should be limited to Never stack heavier five minutes per use. things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In Avoid making hard stops for inside the vehicle so that the first 322 km (200 mi) or Notice: The vehicle does not...
Page 222: Adjustable Throttle And Brake
9-18 Driving and Operating Adjustable Throttle and Adjust the throttle and brake pedals Pressing the button cycles it through while the vehicle is in P (Park) three modes, ACC/ACCESSORY, Brake Pedal without pressing on the pedals. ON/RUN/START, and STOPPING The pedals cannot be adjusted THE ENGINE/OFF.
Page 223 Driving and Operating 9-19 and Retained Accessory Power 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). 5. In case of emergency the engine (RAP) will remain active. See This can be done while the can be switched off while the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) vehicle is moving.
Page 224: Starting The Gasoline
9-20 Driving and Operating ON/RUN/START (Green LED Starting the Gasoline To start the vehicle: Light): This mode is for driving and Engine Starting Procedure starting. With the ignition off, and the brake pedal applied, pressing 1. With the brake pedal applied, To place the transmission in the the button once will place the press the START button located...
Page 225 Driving and Operating 9-21 See Remote Keyless Entry Notice: Cranking the engine for cranking for a few seconds or until (RKE) System Operation on long periods of time, by pressing the vehicle starts. If the engine does page 2 3 for more information. the START button immediately not start, cranking automatically after cranking has ended, can...
Page 226: Engine Heater
9-22 Driving and Operating Engine Heater The length of time the heater should WARNING remain plugged in depends on The engine coolant heater, several factors. Ask a dealer in the Plugging the cord into an if available, can help in cold weather area where you will be parking the ungrounded outlet could cause an conditions at or below 18°C (0°F)
Page 227: Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating 9-23 Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle with the toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked Engine Running into P (Park). WARNING WARNING Torque Lock It can be dangerous to get out of Torque lock is when the weight It can be dangerous to leave the the vehicle if the shift lever is not...
Page 228: Shifting Out Of Park
9-24 Driving and Operating Shifting out of Park If you still are unable to shift out of Engine Exhaust P (Park): This vehicle is equipped with an 1. Fully release the shift lever automatic transmission shift lock WARNING button. control system. The shift lock Engine exhaust contains carbon control is designed to prevent 2.
Page 229: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Driving and Operating 9-25 Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) WARNING While Parked There are holes or openings It can be dangerous to get out of It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from the vehicle if the automatic engine running.
Page 230: Automatic Transmission
9-26 Driving and Operating Automatic Make sure the shift lever is fully in CAUTION P (Park) before starting the engine. Transmission The vehicle has an automatic It is dangerous to get out of the transmission shift lock control The shift lever is located on the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully system.
Page 231 Driving and Operating 9-27 Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) D (Drive): This position is for CAUTION while the vehicle is moving normal driving. It provides the best forward could damage the fuel economy. If you need more Shifting into a drive gear while the transmission.
Page 232: Manual Mode
9-28 Driving and Operating Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) Notice: If you drive the vehicle at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control The tachometer display on the (DSC), you could damage the instrument panel cluster will show vehicle.
Page 233: Fuel Economy Mode
Driving and Operating 9-29 The transmission will only allow Fuel Economy Mode When fuel economy mode is on: you to shift into gears appropriate The transmission will upshift The vehicle may have a fuel for the vehicle speed and engine sooner, and downshift later.
Page 234: Drive Systems
9-30 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake System (ABS) Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four This vehicle has the Antilock wheels. It is fully automatic, and If there is a problem with ABS, this Brake System (ABS), an advanced adjusts itself as needed for road warning light stays on.
Page 235: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-31 ABS can change the brake pressure Using ABS Parking Brake to each wheel, as required, faster Do not pump the brakes. Just hold than any driver could. This can help the brake pedal down firmly and let the driver steer around the obstacle ABS work.
Page 236 9-32 Driving and Operating The system has a parking brake you need to have the vehicle If this light flashes continuously, status light and a parking brake serviced. Do not drive the vehicle release the EPB and attempt to warning light. See Brake System if the parking brake status light is apply it again.
Page 237: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-33 EPB Release Notice: Driving with the parking Brake Assist brake on can overheat the brake To release the EPB, place the This vehicle has a brake assist system and cause premature ignition in the ON/RUN position, feature designed to assist the driver wear or damage to brake system apply and hold the brake pedal,...
Page 238: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
9-34 Driving and Operating Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist To limit wheel spin, especially in Traction Control (HSA) feature, which may be useful slippery road conditions, the system when the vehicle is stopped on a System (TCS)
Page 239 Driving and Operating 9-35 adjusted accordingly. Press and comes on and stays on, reset release the TCS/ESP button again the system by: to turn the system back on. 1. Stopping the vehicle. When TCS is turned off on AWD 2. Turning the engine off and vehicles, the system may still make waiting 15 seconds.
Page 240: Electronic Stability
9-36 Driving and Operating Electronic Stability If there is a problem detected with ESP, SERVICE ESP is displayed on Program (ESP) the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Ride Control System Messages The vehicle may have a on page 5 39. When this message vehicle stability enhancement system called Electronic Stability is displayed and...
Page 241: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-37 directional control of the vehicle or Selective Ride Control limit wheel spin. Driving should be TCS/ESP Button adjusted accordingly. If cruise control is being used when ESP activates, cruise control will automatically disengage. Press the cruise control button to reengage when road conditions allow.
Page 242 9-38 Driving and Operating position will provide a smoother The S (Sport) and C (Comfort) Within Sport Mode there is a further suspension. Changes will occur in modes can be change independent performance feature called the transmission patterns, steering, of the shift lever position. Performance Mode Lift Foot (PMLF) and suspension.
Page 243: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-39 Cruise Control WARNING With cruise control, the vehicle can Cruise control can be dangerous maintain a speed of about 40 km/h where you cannot drive safely at (25 mph) or more without keeping a steady speed. So, do not use your foot on the accelerator.
Page 244 9-40 Driving and Operating To increase the speed in small SET/ (Set/Coast): Move the Resuming a Set Speed amounts, move the thumbwheel thumbwheel down to set a speed If the cruise control is set at a up toward RES/+ briefly and and activate cruise control, or to desired speed and then the brakes then release it.
Page 245: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-41 Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Object Detection Using Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise Systems Use the accelerator pedal to control: increase the vehicle's speed. To disengage the cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist When you take your foot off the step lightly on the brake pedal.
Page 246 9-42 Driving and Operating How the System Works Low-toned beeps heard from the WARNING rear speakers are for objects When the vehicle is shifted into detected near the rear bumper. R (Reverse), the front and rear The Ultrasonic Front and Rear When an object is detected, high- or sensors automatically turn on.
Page 247: Camera (Rvc)
Driving and Operating 9-43 The vehicle's bumper is PARK ASSIST OFF: This message damaged. Take the vehicle to can occur under the following your dealer to repair the system. conditions: Other conditions may affect The driver has disabled the system performance, such as system.
Page 248 9-44 Driving and Operating To turn the RVC system on again, WARNING WARNING (Continued) press and hold until the left indicator light illuminates. The RVC The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Even though the vehicle has the system display is now enabled and system does not replace driver RVC system, always check the display will appear in the mirror...
Page 249 Driving and Operating 9-45 Turning the Rear Vision Camera Symbols To turn the symbols on or off: System On or Off The navigation system may have a 1. Shift into P (Park). To turn the rear vision camera feature that lets the driver view 2.
Page 250 9-46 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Error The area displayed by the camera is Messages limited. SERVICE REAR VISION CAMERA It does not display objects that are SYSTEM: This message can close to either corner or under the display when the system is not bumper and can vary depending on receiving information it requires from vehicle orientation or road...
Page 251: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-47 When the System Does Not Fuel Seem to Work Properly Use of the recommended fuel is an The rear vision camera system may important part of the proper not work properly or display a clear maintenance of this vehicle. To help image if: keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we...
Page 252: Recommended Fuel
9-48 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel You might also hear audible spark California Fuel knock during acceleration. Refill the Requirements If the vehicle has the 3.0L V6 engine tank with premium fuel as soon as (VIN Code Y), use regular unleaded possible to avoid damaging the If the vehicle is certified to meet gasoline with a posted octane rating...
Page 253: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Driving and Operating 9-49 Fuels in Foreign regulations. To help keep fuel Notice: This vehicle was not injectors and intake valves clean designed for fuel that contains Countries and avoid problems due to dirty methanol. Do not use fuel injectors or valves, look for gasoline containing methanol.
Page 254: Filling The Tank
9-50 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank indicator lamp could turn on. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 18. WARNING WARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. Fuel can spray out on you if you To help avoid injuries to you and open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 255: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-51 diagnostic system can determine if Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING (Continued) the fuel cap has been left off or Container improperly installed. This would Bring the fill nozzle in contact allow fuel to evaporate into the with the inside of the fill WARNING atmosphere.
Page 256: Towing
9-52 Driving and Operating For maximum vehicle and trailer Towing Driving Characteristics weights, see Trailer Towing. and Towing Tips For information on equipment to General Towing tow a trailer, see Towing Information WARNING Equipment. Only use towing equipment that has For information on towing a disabled The driver can lose control when been designed for the vehicle.
Page 257 Driving and Operating 9-53 The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). The vehicle can tow a trailer when Pulling a Trailer Use a lower gear if the equipped with the proper trailer Here are some important points: transmission shifts too often. towing equipment.
Page 258 9-54 Driving and Operating Driving with a Trailer Towing with a Stability Control Backing Up System Towing a trailer requires experience. Hold the bottom of the steering Get familiar with handling and wheel with one hand. To move the When towing, the sound of the braking with the added trailer trailer to the left, move that hand to stability control system might be...
Page 259 Driving and Operating 9-55 Turn Signals when Towing a The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Parking on Hills Use a lower gear if the transmission Trailer shifts too often. WARNING The turn signal indicators on the When towing at high altitude on instrument panel flash whenever Parking the vehicle on a hill with steep uphill grades, engine coolant...
Page 260 9-56 Driving and Operating 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then operation are automatic Weight of the Trailer apply the parking brake and shift transmission fluid, engine oil, How heavy can a trailer safely be? into P (Park). axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system.
Page 261 Driving and Operating 9-57 Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 2.8L Engine, AWD 1 588 kg (3,500 lbs) 3 725 kg (8,212 lbs) 3.0L Engine, FWD 1 134 kg (2,500 lbs) 3 187 kg (7,025 lbs)
Page 262 9-58 Driving and Operating (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or applied well behind the rear axle, the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle the effect on the rear axle is greater Weight Rating). The effect of than just the weight itself, as much additional weight may reduce the as 1.5 times as much.
Page 263: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-59 Weight is still below 3 266 kg It is important that the vehicle Towing Equipment (7,200 lbs) and you might think does not exceed any of its Hitches 318 additional kilograms (700 lbs) ratings GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, should be subtracted from the Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue It is important to have the correct...
Page 264: Trailer Brakes
9-60 Driving and Operating Hitch Cover To reinstall the hitch cover: Trailer Brakes 1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree A loaded trailer that weighs more angle to the vehicle and push than 450 kg (1,000 lbs) needs to the upper tabs in the hitch cover have its own brake system that is into the slots in the fascia.
Page 265: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-61 Trailer Sway Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12 volt battery, even if the Control (TSC) Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has a Trailer Sway The vehicle has an airbag system. Add-On Electrical Control (TSC) feature as part of the Before attempting to add anything Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Page 266 9-62 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 267 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Cooling System ... . 10-19 Bulb Replacement Engine Coolant ... . . 10-20 Bulb Replacement ..10-38 Engine Overheating .
Page 268 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Buying New Tires ... 10-69 Jump Starting Different Size Tires and Tires ......10-52 Jump Starting .
Page 269: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 General Information California Perchlorate Accessories and Materials Requirements Modifications For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories or genuine parts and trained and applications, such as airbag making modifications to the vehicle supported service people.
Page 270: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks WARNING (Continued) resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non company Doing Your Own certified parts, including control Be sure to use the proper Service Work module or software modifications, is nuts, bolts, and other not covered under the terms of the fasteners.
Page 271: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Airbag System Check on page 3 44. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
Page 272: Engine Compartment
10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.8 L V6 Engine...
Page 273 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and page 10 16. Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10 20. B. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid H. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. on page 10 26.
Page 274 10-8 Vehicle Care 3.0 L V6 Engine...
Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-9 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Transmission Fluid Cap and Remote Positive (+) Terminal. page 10 16. Dipstick (Out of View). See See Jump Starting on Automatic Transmission Fluid page 10 92. B. Power Steering Reservoir and on page 10 16. K.
Page 276: Engine Cover
10-10 Vehicle Care Engine Cover To remove: Engine Oil 1. Remove the oil fill cap (A). To ensure proper engine Engine Cover (3.0 L V6) performance and long life, careful 2. Remove the engine cover attention must be paid to engine oil. bolt (B).
Page 277 Vehicle Care 10-11 Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the It is a good idea to check the engine acceptable operating range oil level at each fuel fill. In order to shown on the dipstick are harmful get an accurate reading, the vehicle to the engine.
Page 278 10-12 Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil Notice: Use only engine oil use substitute engine oil displaying that is approved to the dexos the API Starburst symbol and of Selecting the right engine oil specification or an equivalent SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade. depends on both the proper oil engine oil of the appropriate Extensive use of oils that do not...
Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-13 Cold Temperature Operation: In an Engine Oil Additives/Engine area of extreme cold, where the Oil Flushes temperature falls below 29°C Do not add anything to the oil. The ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should recommended oils with the dexos be used.
Page 280: Engine Oil Life System
10-14 Vehicle Care What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil it indicates that an oil change is elements that can be unhealthy for necessary.
Page 281 Vehicle Care 10-15 Your dealer has trained service How to Reset the Engine Oil The oil life system can also be reset people who will perform this work as follows: Life System and reset the system. It is also 1. Turn the ignition on with the Reset the system whenever the important to check the oil regularly engine off.
Page 282: Automatic Transmission
10-16 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission There is a special procedure for Engine Air Cleaner/Filter checking and changing the Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview transmission fluid. Because this on page 10 6 for the location of the procedure is difficult, you should How to Check Automatic engine air cleaner/filter.
Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-17 How to Inspect the Engine Air 5. Lift the retaining clips (C) on the air filter housing. Cleaner/Filter 6. Turn and tilt the cover slightly To inspect the air cleaner/filter, upward and slide the cover away remove the filter from the vehicle from the outside edge of vehicle.
Page 284 10-18 Vehicle Care 7. To install the air filter, place the 9. Retighten the air duct clamp. Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is filter inside the box where the off, dirt can easily get into the 10. Reconnect the electrical pleats fit in between the tabs engine, which could damage it.
Page 285: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-19 Cooling System The coolant level should be WARNING between the MIN and MAX lines. When it is safe to lift the hood: If it is not, the vehicle may have a An electric engine cooling fan leak at the radiator hoses, heater under the hood can start up even hoses, radiator, water pump, when the engine is not running...
Page 286: Engine Coolant
10-20 Vehicle Care If there seems to be no leak, Engine Coolant What to Use with the engine on, check to The cooling system in the vehicle see if the electric engine cooling WARNING ® is filled with DEX-COOL engine fans are running.
Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-21 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If an improper coolant Checking Coolant drinkable water and DEX-COOL mixture is used, the engine could The vehicle must be on a level coolant. If using this mixture, overheat and be badly damaged. surface when checking the coolant nothing else needs to be added.
Page 288 10-22 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the WARNING WARNING Coolant Surge Tank Notice: This vehicle has a Steam and scalding liquids from a Adding only plain water or some specific coolant fill procedure. hot cooling system can blow out other liquid to the cooling system Failure to follow this procedure and burn you badly.
Page 289 Vehicle Care 10-23 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. WARNING You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts 2.8 L V6 Engine...
Page 290: Engine Overheating
10-24 Vehicle Care 2. Keep turning the pressure cap Check the level in the coolant surge If the decision is made to lift the slowly and remove it. tank when the cooling system has hood, make sure the vehicle is cooled down.
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-25 If Steam Is Coming from the If No Steam Is Coming from 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment If it is safe to do so, pull off the If an engine overheat warning is road, shift to P (Park) or WARNING...
Page 292: Power Steering Fluid
10-26 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering What to Use Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and To check the power steering fluid: Lubricants on page 11 4. Always 1. Turn the engine off and let the use the proper fluid.
Page 293: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-27 Do not mix water with Adding Washer Fluid Brakes ready-to-use washer fluid. The WASHER FLUID LOW ADD This vehicle has disc brakes. Water can cause the solution FLUID message appears on the Disc brake pads have built-in wear to freeze and damage the Driver Information Center (DIC) indicators that make a high-pitched...
Page 294: Brake Fluid
10-28 Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment Brake Fluid can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, applied. This does not mean the brakes adjust for wear.
Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-29 Do not top off the brake fluid. What to Add Notice Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid Using the wrong fluid can If fluid is added when the linings from a sealed container.
Page 296: Battery
10-30 Vehicle Care Battery Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive Refer to the replacement number Transfer Case WARNING shown on the original battery label When to Check and Change when a new battery is needed. See Batteries have acid that can burn Lubricant Engine Compartment Overview on you and gas that can explode.
Page 297: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 10-31 To get an accurate reading, the Starter Switch Check 2. Firmly apply both the parking vehicle should be on a level brake and the regular brake. surface. See Parking Brake on WARNING page 9 31. If the level is below the bottom of When you are doing this the filler plug hole, located on the Do not use the accelerator...
Page 298: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-32 Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set inspected for wear or cracking. See the parking brake.
Page 299: Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-33 Front Wiper Blade Rear Wiper Blade Replacement To remove the wiper blade: Replacement 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the The rear wiper blade and wiper arm windshield. have a cover for protection. The To replace the wiper blade cover must be removed before the assembly: wiper blade can be replaced.
Page 300: Headlamp Aiming
10-34 Vehicle Care 2. Push the release lever (B) to Headlamp Aiming The vehicle should be properly disengage the hook and push prepared as follows: The headlamp aiming system has the wiper arm (A) out of the The vehicle should be placed so been preset at the factory.
Page 301 Vehicle Care 10-35 The vehicle should be normally To adjust the vertical aim: loaded with a full tank of fuel and 1. Open the hood. See Hood on one person or 75 kg (160 lbs) page 10 5 for more information. sitting on the driver seat.
Page 302 10-36 Vehicle Care Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front 4.
Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-37 For the vehicle equipped with a 8. For the base vehicle, turn the base level lamp (halogen bulb), vertical aiming screw (V1) until there will be one vertical the headlamp beam is aimed to headlamp aiming screw (V1). the horizontal tape line.
Page 304: Bulb Replacement
10-38 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Headlamps For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 43. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs WARNING Uplevel Headlamp Assembly (Driver Side Shown, Passenger Halogen bulbs have pressurized Side Similar) gas inside and can burst if you...
Page 305 Vehicle Care 10-39 Low-Beam Headlamps/Daytime High-Beam Headlamps (Base) Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Running Lamps (DRL) (Base) (Uplevel) 1. Disconnect the electrical connector for the low-beam/ 1. Remove the protective cap from To replace the Daytime Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) the back of the headlamp Running Lamp: from the back of the headlamp assembly.
Page 306: Taillamps And Turn Signal
10-40 Vehicle Care Front Turn Signal Lamp Taillamps and Turn Signal (Base and Uplevel) Lamps To replace the front turn signal lamp: 1. Remove the turn signal lamp bulb socket from the headlamp assembly. 2. Remove the turn signal lamp bulb from the socket.
Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-41 6. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 7. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the taillamp assembly, and turn the bulb socket clockwise. 8. Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws. 9.
Page 308: Back-Up Lamps
10-42 Vehicle Care Back-Up Lamps License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2 12 for more information. 3. Turn the back up bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. To replace one of these bulbs: 4.
Page 309: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-43 6. Push the replacement bulb Bulb Exterior Lamp straight into the bulb socket and Number turn the bulb socket clockwise to Base Level install it into the lamp assembly. Headlamp 7. Turn the lamp assembly into the Low-beam/Daytime liftgate engaging the clip side Running...
Page 310: Electrical System Electrical System
10-44 Vehicle Care Electrical System If there is a problem on the road If the overload is caused by an and a fuse needs to be replaced, electrical problem and not snow or the same amperage fuse can be ice, be sure to get it fixed. Electrical System borrowed.
Page 311: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 10-45 To identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, see Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 45 and Rear Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 49. Engine Compartment Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover, press the clips on the cover and lift it straight up.
Page 312 10-46 Vehicle Care J-Case Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Fuses Engine Control Rear Electrical Rear Electrical Module Run Crank Center Run Crank Center 2 Post Catalytic Heater Motor Not Used Converter O2 Switch Back Light Sensor Cooling Fan 2 (LF1) Battery Sense Pre Catalytic Starter...
Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-47 Instrument Panel Fuse Mini Fuses Usage Mini Relays Usage Block Fuel System Control Powertrain Module Cooling Fan 2 (LF1) Headlamp Level Cooling Fan 1 (LF1) Sensing Diagnostic Run/Crank Module Ignition Secondary High-Beam AIR Pump Headlamp-Right High-Beam Micro Usage Headlamp-Left Relays...
Page 314 10-48 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage DISPLY Display S/ROOF Sun Roof Rear Vision RVC MIRR Camera Mirror Universal Handsfree Phone Radio Auxiliary Power APO IP Outlet Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power APO CNSL Outlet Floor Console Body Control BCM 3 Module 3 Body Control BCM 4 Module 4...
Page 315: Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 10-49 Rear Compartment Fuse Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Block RAIN SNSR Rain Sensor AMP/RDO Amplifier/Radio Body Control Heating Ventilation BCM 6 HVAC Module 6 & Air Conditioning Electronic Steering ESCL J Case Usage Column Lock Fuses Sensing and AIRBAG Body Control...
Page 316 10-50 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage SPARE * SEC Security Spare Fuses FUSES INFOTMNT Infotainment Automatic Occupant AOS MDL * TRLR EXP Trailer Export Sensing Module WPR REAR Rear Wiper SPARE Not Used Mirror Window SPARE Not Used WDO MDL Module SPARE Not Used...
Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-51 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage SPARE Not Used Rear Heated Seats Park Brake Module HTD SEAT BRK MDL * FUEL Fuel Pump SPARE Not Used PUMP Front Heated Seats HTD SEAT LT WDO Left Window Wiper Control THEFT CONTRL Theft Horn...
Page 318: Tires
Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the Every new Saab vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 319: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-53 Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the (D) Tire Identification Number Tire Size illustration later in this (TIN) The letters and numbers Useful information about a tire is section for more detail. following the DOT (Department molded into its sidewall.
Page 320 10-54 Vehicle Care (G) Maximum Cold Inflation (B) Temporary Use Only The TIN shows the Load Limit Maximum load The compact spare tire or manufacturer and plant that can be carried and the temporary use tire has a tread code, tire size, and date the maximum pressure needed to life of approximately 5 000 km tire was manufactured.
Page 321: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-55 (F) Tire Size A combination of Tire Designations (B) Tire Width The three digit letters and numbers define a number indicates the tire section Tire Size tire's width, height, aspect ratio, width in millimeters from construction type, and service sidewall to sidewall.
Page 322: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-56 Vehicle Care (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of Accessory Weight Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire the wheel in inches. combined weight of optional in which the plies are laid at accessories. Some examples alternate angles less than (F) Service Description These of optional accessories are 90 degrees to the centerline...
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-57 DOT Markings A code Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle molded into the sidewall of The side of an asymmetrical tire, Weight The sum of curb a tire signifying that the tire that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, is in compliance with the U.S.
Page 324 10-58 Vehicle Care Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Sidewall The portion of a tire UTQGS (Uniform Tire A tire used on passenger cars between the tread and the bead. Quality Grading Standards) and some light duty trucks and A tire information system Speed Rating multipurpose vehicles.
Page 325: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-59 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Pressure Overinflated tires, or tires that Tire Load on an individual tire have too much air, can Tires need the correct amount of due to curb weight, accessory result in: air pressure to operate weight, occupant weight, and Unusual wear.
Page 326 10-60 Vehicle Care For additional information How to Check If the cold tire inflation pressure regarding how much weight matches the recommended Use a good quality pocket-type the vehicle can carry, and an pressure on the Tire and gauge to check tire pressure. example of the Tire and Loading Loading Information label, no Proper tire inflation cannot be...
Page 327: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Vehicle Care 10-61 Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P235/65R18, Tire Pressure Monitor P235/55R20, or 235/55R20 size High-Speed Operation System tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle The Tire Pressure Monitor System WARNING at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or (TPMS) uses radio and sensor higher.
Page 328 10-62 Vehicle Care As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been Always check the TPMS malfunction vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the tires or wheels on your vehicle to (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire...
Page 329: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-63 Tire Pressure Monitor A message to check the pressure displays in the Driver Information Operation Center (DIC). The low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warning This vehicle may have a Tire message come on at each ignition Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Page 330 Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits malfunction light and DIC warning maintenance. See Tire Inspection use a Saab approved liquid tire message come on at each ignition on page 10 67, Tire Rotation on sealant. Using non-approved tire cycle until the problem is corrected.
Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-65 The TPMS sensor matching Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS Sensor Matching process was not done or not match the original equipment Process not completed successfully tires or wheels. Tires and wheels Each TPMS sensor has a unique after rotating the tires.
Page 332 Saab 9-4X Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (66,1) 10-66 Vehicle Care There are two minutes to match 6. Press SET/CLR to confirm 10. Proceed to the passenger side the first tire/wheel position, and selection. The horn sounds twice rear tire, and repeat the...
Page 333: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-67 The tire has a bump, bulge, Tire Inspection Any time unusual wear is or split. noticed, rotate the tires as We recommend that the tires, soon as possible and check the The tire has a puncture, cut, including the spare tire, if the wheel alignment.
Page 334: When It Is Time For New
10-68 Vehicle Care Do not include the compact When It Is Time for New WARNING spare tire in the tire rotation. Tires Adjust the front and rear tires Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Factors such as maintenance, parts to which it is fastened, can to the recommended inflation temperatures, driving speeds,...
Page 335: Buying New Tires
Park replacement tires are needed, additional information. a vehicle that will be stored for at Saab strongly recommends least a month in a cool, dry, clean buying tires with the same TPC area away from direct sunlight to Spec rating.
Page 336 10-70 Vehicle Care Saab recommends replacing all WARNING WARNING the tires at the same time. Uniform tread depth on all tires Using bias-ply tires on the Tires could explode during will help to maintain the improper service. Attempting to vehicle may cause the wheel performance of the vehicle.
Page 337: Wheels
The Tire and Loading and serious injury. Only use Saab may be affected. If the vehicle has Information label indicates the specific wheel and tire systems...
Page 338: Uniform Tire Quality
Temperature A (1½) times as well on the While the tires available on government course as a tire Saab passenger cars and light The following information relates trucks may vary with respect to graded 100. The relative to the system developed by the...
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-73 Traction AA, A, B, C Temperature A, B, C The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all The traction grades, from The temperature grades passenger car tires must meet highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, are A (the highest), B, and C, under the Federal Motor Safety and C.
Page 340: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-74 Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Wheel Replacement WARNING Balance Replace any wheel that is bent, Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or The tires and wheels were aligned wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded. If wheel nuts keep and balanced at the factory to coming loose, the wheel, wheel nuts can be dangerous.
Page 341: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-75 Used Replacement Wheels If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blowout, WARNING especially if the tires are maintained suspension, or other vehicle properly. See Tires. If air goes out of parts.
Page 342 10-76 Vehicle Care A rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING WARNING curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting Changing a tire can be used in a skid. Stop pressing the under it to do maintenance or dangerous.
Page 343: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-77 This vehicle may come with a jack Tire Sealant and and spare tire or a tire sealant and Compressor Kit compressor kit. To use the jacking equipment to change a spare tire WARNING safely, follow the instructions below.
Page 344 10-78 Vehicle Care If this vehicle has a tire sealant and The kit includes: WARNING compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire, tire changing equipment, Overinflating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not the tire to rupture and you or be a place to store a tire.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-79 A. Selector Switch Replacement sealant canisters are (Sealant/Air or Air Only) available at your local dealer. See Removal and Installation of the B. On/Off Button Sealant Canister following. C. Pressure Gauge There is only enough sealant to seal D.
Page 346 10-80 Vehicle Care heated environment for five minutes. 3. Place the kit on the ground. 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle This will help to inflate the tire must be running while using the Make sure the tire valve stem is faster.
Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-81 10. Inflate the tire to the the accessory power outlet and 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (F) recommended inflation unscrew the inflating hose from counterclockwise to remove it pressure using the pressure the tire valve. See Roadside from the tire valve stem.
Page 348 10-82 Vehicle Care 17. Return the equipment to its If the tire pressure has fallen 21. Dispose of the used sealant original storage location in the more than 68 kPa (10 psi) canister (E) and sealant/air vehicle. below the recommended hose (F) assembly at a local inflation pressure, stop driving dealer or in accordance with...
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-83 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the and wheel damage by driving slowly accessory power outlet in the to a level place. Turn on the hazard vehicle. Unplug all items from warning flashers.
Page 350 10-84 Vehicle Care 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (B) to recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and pressure using the pressure compressor kit off. gauge (C). The recommended Be careful while handling the inflation pressure can be tire sealant and compressor found on the Tire and Loading kit as it could be warm after...
Page 351: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-85 Removal and Installation of the Storing the Tire Sealant Tire Changing Sealant Canister and Compressor Kit Removing the Spare Tire and To remove the sealant canister: Tools 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. To access the spare tire and tools: 2.
Page 352 10-86 Vehicle Care 3. Remove the spare tire cover. 4. Remove the nut retaining the 6. Remove the wing nut (D). spare tire. 7. Remove the extension (A), 5. Remove the compact spare tire. jack (B) and wheel wrench (C) See Compact Spare Tire on and place them near the tire page 10 92 for more information.
Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-87 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Take off the wheel cover or center cap, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 75 for more information.
Page 354 10-88 Vehicle Care 8. Turn the extension with the WARNING wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack lift head until the jack Raising the vehicle with the just fits under the vehicle. jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-89 WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 356 10-90 Vehicle Care 14. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Notice: Improperly tightened 17. Lower the jack all the way and Tighten each nut by hand until wheel nuts can lead to brake remove the jack from under the the wheel is held against pulsation and rotor damage.
Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-91 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 3. Install the cargo cover. For more information, see Cargo and Tools Management System on page 4 5. WARNING 4. Place the tire, lying flat, in the Storing a jack, a tire, or other rear storage compartment.
Page 358: Jump Starting
10-92 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire tire repaired or replaced at your Jump Starting convenience. Of course, it is best to For more information about the replace the spare with a full-size tire WARNING vehicle battery, see Battery on as soon as possible. The spare tire page 10 30.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-93 Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. Get the vehicles close enough 3. Turn off the ignition on both could result in costly damage to so the jumper cables can reach, vehicles. Unplug unnecessary the vehicle that would not be but be sure the vehicles are accessories plugged into the covered by the warranty.
Page 360 10-94 Vehicle Care To uncover the remote WARNING (Continued) positive (+) terminal, lift open the access panel on the battery your new vehicle. But if a battery cover indicated by the (+) sign. has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there.
Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-95 5. Check that the jumper cables 6. Connect the red positive (+) 9. Connect the other end of the do not have loose or missing cable to the positive (+) terminal negative ( ) cable away from insulation.
Page 362 10-96 Vehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables are To disconnect the jumper cables connected or removed in the from both vehicles, do the following: wrong order, electrical shorting 1. Disconnect the black may occur and damage the negative ( ) cable from the vehicle.
Page 363: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-97 What is the distance that will be Towing Recreational Vehicle travelled? Some vehicles have Towing restrictions on how far and how Towing the Vehicle long they can tow. Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, Is the proper towing equipment vehicle...
Page 364 10-98 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing For vehicles being dinghy towed, the vehicle should be run at the Front-wheel drive and beginning of each day and at each all-wheel-drive vehicles may be RV fuel stop for about five minutes. dinghy towed from the front. These This will ensure proper lubrication of vehicles can also be towed by transmission components.
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-99 Once the destination has been Notice: Do not tow a vehicle reached: with the front drive wheels on the ground if one of the front tires is 1. Shift the vehicle to P (Park). a compact spare tire. Towing with 2.
Page 366 10-100 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing 3. Set the parking brake. (Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles) 4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions for preparing the vehicle and dolly for towing. 6. Release the parking brake. Towing the Vehicle from the Rear Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it.
Page 367: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-101 Appearance Care Always use waxes and polishes that Exterior painted surfaces are are non-abrasive and made for a subject to aging, weather, and basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. chemical fallout that can take their Exterior Care toll over a period of years. To keep Notice: Machine compounding the paint finish looking new, keep Cleaning Exterior...
Page 368 10-102 Vehicle Care Washing the Vehicle should not be used on plastic Notice: Conveyor systems on parts, do not use it on the vehicle some automatic car washes could To preserve the vehicle's finish, or damage may occur and it damage the vehicle.
Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-103 Wheels and Trim Aluminum Notice: Do not use strong soaps, Windshield and Wiper Blades chemicals, abrasive polishes, The vehicle may have aluminum Clean the outside of the windshield cleaners, brushes, or cleaners wheels. with glass cleaner. that contain acid on aluminum, Keep the wheels clean using a Clean the rubber blades using a because the surface could be...
Page 370 10-104 Vehicle Care Tires Finish Damage At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Any stone chips, fractures, or deep plain water. Clean any areas where clean the tires. scratches in the finish should be mud and debris can collect.
Page 371: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-105 Interior Care Your dealer has products for Cleaners can contain solvents that cleaning the interior. When cleaning can become concentrated in the The interior will continue to look the interior, only use cleaners interior. Before using cleaners, its best if it is cleaned often.
Page 372 10-106 Vehicle Care Avoid laundry detergents Fabric/Carpet To clean: or dishwashing soaps with 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft degreasers. Using too much cloth with water or club soda. brush attachment to remove dust soap will leave a residue that and loose dirt.
Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-107 If any of the soil remains, a Leather Do not use heat, steam, spot lifters commercial fabric cleaner or spot or spot removers, or shoe polish Leather, and lighter colored leather lifter may be necessary. Test a small on leather.
Page 374: Floor Mats
10-108 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Some commercial products may Floor Mats increase gloss on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces panel. The increase in gloss may WARNING To remove dust, a soft cloth cause annoying reflections in the dampened with water can be windshield and even make it difficult If a floor mat is the wrong size or used.
Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-109 Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor proper floor mat usage. mat retainer openings over the Floor Mats carpet retainers and snapping The original equipment floor The driver side floor mat is held in into position.
Page 376 10-110 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 377: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance needs vary. The vehicle might need intervals, checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under lubricants are necessary to keep Scheduled Maintenance.
Page 378 11-2 Service and Maintenance At your dealer, you can be certain Rotation of New Tires WARNING that you will receive the highest To maintain ride, handling, and level of service available. Your performance of the vehicle, it is Performing maintenance work dealer has specially trained important that the first rotation can be dangerous.
Page 379: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled The engine oil and filter must be Warranty and Service Booklet changed at least once a year and Please refer to the Saab Warranty Maintenance the oil life system must be reset. and Service Booklet for the Your dealer has trained service...
Page 380: Lubricants, And Parts
11-4 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification Engine Oil mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade.
Page 381 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Part No. 12346293) or lubricant meeting Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Hood, Door, and Folding Seat Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (Part No. 12346241). Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint Multi-Purpose Lubricant (Part No.
Page 382 11-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 20897358 Engine Oil Filter 2.8L V6 Engine 12593333 3.0L V6 Engine 89017524 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 13271191...
Page 383: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 384 11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 385 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 386 11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 387: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 388: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.8L V6 Engine 12.8 L 13.5 qt...
Page 389 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Wheel Nut Torque 110 ft lb *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 16 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 390 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.8L, 3.0L V6 Engines...
Page 391: Customer Information
Procedure ....13-1 Saab. Normally, any concerns to Saab ....13-10 Customer Assistance with the sales transaction or the Offices .
Page 392 1-800-955-9007. In Canada, contact STEP THREE U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Saab Customer Assistance Centre Both Saab and your dealer are Line Program using the toll-free at 1-877-919-SAAB. committed to making sure you are telephone number or write them at...
Page 393: Customer Assistance
1-800-207-0685, or call Detroit, MI 48232-5166 procedure outlined in Steps One Saab Customer Assistance Centre, www.saabusa.com and Two, Saab wants you to be 1 877 919 SAAB, or write to: aware of its participation in a 1-800-955-9007 Mediation/Arbitration Program...
Page 394: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Calling for Assistance Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Text Telephone (TTY) When calling Roadside Assistance, Saab reserves the right to make have the following information Users any changes or discontinue the ready: Roadside Assistance program at...
Page 395 Services Not Included in Road or Highway: Tow to the maps of North America are Roadside Assistance nearest Saab dealer for warranty provided when requested either Impound towing caused by service, or if the vehicle was in a with the most direct route or the violation of any laws.
Page 396: Scheduling Service
250 kilometres from where your If the vehicle cannot be scheduled covered by the warranty are the trip was started to qualify. Saab into the service department owner responsibility. requires pre-authorization, immediately, keep driving it until...
Page 397: Courtesy Transportation
Such parts vehicle requires warranty repairs. be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the Saab New Several transportation options are collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any available. See your dealer for more related failures are not covered by information.
Page 398 Give only the necessary information recommend that you ensure that the to police and other parties involved Saab also recommends that you vehicle will be repaired with Saab in the crash. choose a collision repair facility that original equipment collision parts.
Page 399: Reporting Safety Defects
Remember, recycled parts will not of vehicles, it may order a long as the cost stays within be covered by the Saab vehicle recall and remedy campaign. reasonable limits. warranty. However, NHTSA cannot...
Page 400: Government
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to (or Transport Canada) in a http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you situation like this, notify Saab. write to: believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada Call 1-800-955-9007, or write:...
Page 401: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
EDR is to record, in certain by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations, This Saab vehicle has a number of crash situation occurs; no data is such as an airbag deployment or sophisticated computers that record...
Page 402: Onstar
13-12 Customer Information Saab will not access this data or www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by record personal information or link share it with others except: with the with any other Saab system pressing the button and consent of the vehicle owner or, containing personal information.
Page 403 INDEX Airbag System Antilock Brake Check ......3-44 System (ABS) ....9-30 Accessories and How Does an Airbag Warning Light .
Page 404 INDEX Brake Charging System Light ..5-18 Pedal and Adjustable Check Calibration ..... . 5-6 Throttle .
Page 405 INDEX Control of a Vehicle ... . . 9-3 Driving (cont.) Drunk ......9-2 Convenience Net .
Page 406 INDEX Electrical System Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature Engine Compartment Features Fuse Block ....10-45 Gauge ..... .5-14 Memory .
Page 407 INDEX Fuel ......9-47 Additives .....9-49 Garage Door Opener .
Page 408 INDEX High-Beam On Light ... 5-28 LATCH System High-Speed Operation ..10-61 Replacing Parts After a Key and Lock Messages ..5-38 Highway Hypnosis .
Page 409 INDEX Lights (cont.) Messages (cont.) Lamp ......5-38 Electric Parking Brake ..5-22 Maintenance Engine Oil Pressure .
Page 410 INDEX Power (cont.) Seat Adjustment ....3-4 Navigation Park Steering Fluid ....10-26 Vehicle Data Recording Shifting Into .
Page 411 Fuel ......9-48 to Saab ..... 13-10...
Page 412 i-10 INDEX Scheduling Appointments ..13-6 Service (cont.) Starting the Vehicle Maintenance, General Sealant Kit, Tire ....10-77 Messsages ....5-40 Seats Information .
Page 413 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Towing (cont.) Pressure Monitor Trailer ......9-56 Tachometer ....5-12 System .
Page 414 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Care Wheels Storing the Tire Sealant Alignment and Tire Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-41 and Compressor Kit ..10-85 Balance ....10-74 Uniform Tire Quality Tire Pressure .

Saab 9-4X 2011 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1

Remote Vehicle Start

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

Door Locks

Windows

Restraints

Head Restraints

Rear Seats

Airbag System

Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments

Storage Compartments

Glove Box

Controls

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Flash-To-Pass

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Daytime Running

Automatic Headlamp

Adaptive Forward

Hazard Warning Flashers

Front Fog Lamps

Turn and Lane-Change

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Brakes

Ride Control Systems Traction Control

Cruise Control

Object Detection Systems

Fuel

Quick Links

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