User Manuals: Saab 2005 9-7X Luxury SUV

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Saab 2005 9-7X Owner's Manual (398 pages)

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

7
- Canadian Owners
  2
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  3
- Vehicle Damage Warnings
  4
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  7
  - Table of Contents
    7
- Front Seats
  
  8
  - Power Lumbar
    8
    
    Front Seats
    8
    
    Power Seats
    8
  - Heated Seats
    9
    
    Power Reclining Seatbacks
    10
- Rear Seats
  
  11
  - Head Restraints
    11
    
    Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    13
    
    Why Safety Belts Work
    14
  - Rear Seat Operation
    11
- Safety Belts
  
  17
- Airbag System
  
  51
- Restraint System Check
  
  65
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    65
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    66
Section 2 Features and Controls

67
- Features and Controls
  
  67
- Keys
  
  69
- Doors and Locks
  
  74
  - Door Locks
    74
  - Power Door Locks
    75
  - Delayed Locking
    75
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    76
    
    Programmable Locking Feature
    76
    
    Programmable Unlocking Feature
    77
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    78
  - Lockout Protection
    78
  - Liftgate/Liftglass
    79
  - Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate
    79
- Windows
  
  80
  - Power Windows
    81
  - Sun Visors
    81
    
    Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
    82
    
    Theft-Deterrent Systems
    82
    
    Content Theft-Deterrent
    82
    
    Testing the Alarm
    83
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  84
  - PASS-Key ® III
    84
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  85
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    85
  - Ignition Positions
    86
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    86
  - Starting the Engine
    87
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    88
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    89
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    90
  - Parking Brake
    93
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    94
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    94
    
    Torque Lock
    95
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    95
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    95
  - Engine Exhaust
    96
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    96
- Mirrors
  
  97
  - Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass
    97
    
    Mirror Operation
    97
    
    Compass Display
    97
    
    Compass Calibration
    98
    
    Compass Variance
    98
  - Outside Power Mirror
    99
  - Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
    99
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    100
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    100
- Onstar ® System
  
  100
  - Onstar Services
    100
  - Onstar ® Personal Calling
    101
  - Onstar ® Steering Wheel Controls
    102
- Homelink
  
  102
  - Wireless Control
    102
  - Homelink Wireless Control System Operation
    103
    
    Programming Homelink
    104
    
    Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    105
    
    Using Homelink
    105
    
    Resetting Defaults
    106
    
    Erasing Homelink
    106
- Storage Areas
  
  107
  - Glove Box
    107
  - Cupholder(S)
    107
  - Overhead Console
    107
  - Center Console Storage Area
    107
  - Luggage Carrier
    108
  - Rear Floor Storage Lid
    109
  - Cargo Cover
    110
  - Cargo Tie Downs
    110
- Vehicle Personalization
  
  111
  - Memory Seat
    111
  - Easy Exit Seat
    112
- Sunroof
  
  111
Section 3 Instrument Panel

113
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  116
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    118
  - Horn
    118
  - Other Warning Devices
    118
  - Tilt Wheel
    118
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    119
    
    Turn Signal on Chime
    120
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    119
  - Flash-To-Pass
    120
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    120
  - Windshield Wipers
    121
  - Windshield Washer
    122
    
    Rear Window Washer/Wiper
    122
  - Cruise Control
    123
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    124
    
    Using Cruise Control on Hills
    126
    
    Ending Cruise Control
    126
    
    Erasing Speed Memory
    126
  - Headlamp Washer
    123
  - Headlamps
    126
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    127
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    128
  - Dome Lamps
    129
  - Fog Lamps
    129
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    129
  - Dome Lamp Override
    130
  - Entry Lighting
    130
  - Exit Lighting
    130
  - Reading Lamps
    130
  - Accessory Power Outlets
    131
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    131
- Climate Controls
  
  132
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    132
    
    Outside Air Temperature Display
    133
    
    Automatic Operation
    133
    
    Manual Operation
    134
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    135
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    135
  - Outlet Adjustment
    136
  - Operation Tips
    136
  - Rear Climate Control System
    136
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  137
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    138
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    139
  - Trip Odometer
    139
  - Tachometer
    139
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    140
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    140
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    141
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    142
  - Charging System Light
    144
  - Voltmeter Gage
    144
  - Brake System Warning Light
    145
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    146
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    147
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    147
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    148
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    149
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    150
  - Oil Pressure Gage
    150
  - Change Engine Oil Light
    151
  - Security Light
    152
  - Cruise Control Light
    152
  - Reduced Engine Power Light
    152
  - Highbeam on Light
    153
  - Service All-Wheel Drive Light
    153
  - Check Gages Warning Light
    153
  - Gate Ajar Light
    154
  - Fuel Gage
    154
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    155
  - Check Gas Cap Light
    155
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  155
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    156
    
    Fuel Information Button
    156
    
    Trip Information Button
    157
    
    Select Button
    158
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    158
    
    Battery Not Charging
    159
    
    Curb View Activated
    159
    
    Check Washer Fluid
    159
    
    Driver Door Ajar
    159
    
    Left Rear Door Ajar
    160
    
    Fuel Level Low
    160
    
    Ice Possible
    160
    
    Right Rear Door Ajar
    161
    
    Passenger Door Ajar
    161
    
    Rear Access Open
    161
    
    Service Air Bag
    161
    
    Service Brake System
    162
    
    Tighten Fuel Cap
    162
    
    Turn Signal on
    162
  - DIC Vehicle Customization
    162
    
    Unlock Doors
    163
    
    Lock Feedback
    163
    
    Unlock Feedback
    164
    
    Headlamp Delay
    164
    
    Alarm Warning
    166
- Audio System(S)
  
  168
  - Setting the Time
    168
  - Radio with CD
    169
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    169
    
    Playing the Radio
    169
    
    Finding a Station
    170
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    171
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    171
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    172
    
    Radio Messages
    173
    
    Playing a CD
    175
    
    Using an Mp3 CD
    177
    
    Root Directory
    177
  - Radio with Six-Disc CD
    181
    
    Playing the Radio
    182
    
    Using Song List Mode
    191
    
    Parental Control
    193
  - Navigation/Radio System
    193
  - Rear Seat Entertainment System
    193
    
    Stereo Rca Jacks
    194
    
    Battery Replacement
    194
    
    Audio Output
    195
    
    DVD Player
    196
    
    Video Screen
    196
    
    Remote Control
    198
    
    Playing a Disc
    198
    
    Ejecting a Disc
    198
    
    Remote Control Buttons
    199
    
    DVD Messages
    203
    
    DVD Distortion
    204
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    204
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    204
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    205
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    206
  - Care of the CD and DVD Player
    207
  - Care of Your Cds and Dvds
    207
  - Radio Reception
    207
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    208
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    208
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

209
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  209
  - Defensive Driving
    210
  - Drunken Driving
    210
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  210
  - Braking
    213
  - Control of a Vehicle
    213
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    214
  - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
    216
  - Braking in Emergencies
    216
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    216
  - Steering
    217
    
    Power Steering
    217
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    218
  - Off-Road Recovery
    219
  - Passing
    219
  - Loss of Control
    220
  - Off-Road Driving
    221
  - Driving at Night
    222
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    223
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    225
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    225
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    225
  - City Driving
    226
  - Freeway Driving
    227
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    228
  - Highway Hypnosis
    229
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    230
  - Winter Driving
    232
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    232
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    234
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    236
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    236
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    237
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    237
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    238
    
    Certification/Tire Label
    240
  - Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System
    242
    
    Overload Protection
    243
    
    Indicator Light
    243
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    242
- Towing
  
  242
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    242
  - Towing a Trailer
    243
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    244
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    245
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    246
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    247
    
    Trailer Brakes
    248
    
    Safety Chains
    248
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    249
    
    Following Distance
    249
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    250
    
    Driving on Grades
    250
    
    Making Turns
    250
    
    Parking on Hills
    251
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    251
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    251
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    252
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

253
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  253
- Service
  
  255
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    255
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    255
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    256
  - Gasoline Octane
    256
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    256
  - California Fuel
    256
  - Additives
    257
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    257
  - Filling the Tank
    258
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    260
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  260
  - Hood Release
    261
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    262
  - Checking Engine Oil
    266
  - When to Add Engine Oil
    266
  - What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    268
  - Engine Oil Life System
    269
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    270
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    270
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    271
    
    When to Inspect
    271
    
    How to Inspect
    271
  - How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
    272
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    273
    
    How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
    274
  - Engine Coolant
    274
    
    What to Use
    275
    
    Checking Coolant
    276
    
    Adding Coolant
    276
  - Radiator Pressure Cap
    277
  - Engine Overheating
    277
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    277
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    278
  - Cooling System
    279
  - How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
    282
  - Engine Fan Noise
    284
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    285
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    285
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    286
    
    Adding Washer Fluid
    286
    
    Brake Fluid
    287
  - Brakes
    287
    
    Checking Brake Fluid
    288
    
    What to Add
    288
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    289
    
    Brake Adjustment
    289
    
    Brake Wear
    289
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    290
    
    Vehicle Storage
    290
  - Battery
    290
  - Jump Starting
    291
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  296
  - When to Check Lubricant
    296
  - How to Check Lubricant
    296
- Rear Axle
  
  297
- Front Axle
  
  298
- Bulb Replacement
  
  299
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  299
- Windshield Replacement
  
  303
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  303
  - Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
    305
- Tires
  
  306
  - Tire Sidewall Labelling
    307
  - Tire Size
    309
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    310
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    312
    
    When to Check
    313
    
    How to Check
    313
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    314
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    315
  - Buying New Tires
    316
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    317
  - Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    317
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    318
  - Wheel Replacement
    318
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    319
  - Tire Chains
    320
  - Accessory Inﬂator
    320
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    322
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    323
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    324
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    326
  - Secondary Latch System
    331
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    334
  - Spare Tire
    336
- Appearance Care
  
  337
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    337
  - Fabric/Carpet
    339
  - Leather
    339
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    340
  - Care of Safety Belts
    340
  - Weatherstrips
    340
  - Finish Care
    341
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    341
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    341
  - Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    342
  - Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
    342
  - Aluminum Wheels
    343
  - Tires
    343
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    344
  - Finish Damage
    344
  - Underbody Maintenance
    344
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    344
  - Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    345
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  346
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    346
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    346
- Electrical System
  
  346
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    346
  - Headlamps
    347
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    347
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    347
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    347
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    347
  - Rear Underseat Fuse Block
    355
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  358
  - Engine Specifications
    358
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

359
- Introduction
  360
- Maintenance Requirements
  360
- Maintenance Schedule
  360
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  360
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  360
- Scheduled Maintenance
  362
- Additional Required Services
  364
- Maintenance Footnotes
  365
- At each Fuel Fill
  367
- At Least Once a Month
  367
- Owner Checks and Services
  367
- At Least Once a Year
  368
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  370
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  372
- Maintenance Record
  373
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

377
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  377
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  378
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    378
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    379
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    379
    
    Canada - Customer Assistance
    380
  - Online Owner Center
    379
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    380
    
    Canadian Roadside Assistance
    381
    
    Calling for Assistance
    381
  - Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
    381
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  382

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Saab 2005 9-7X Owner's Manual (398 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar ® System

Homelink

Storage Areas

Vehicle Personalization

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Headlamp Aiming

Windshield Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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