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Saab 2008 9-7x Owner's Manual (426 pages)

2008

Brand: Saab | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

5
- Canadian Owners
  2
- Using this Manual
  3
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  5
  - Table of Contents
    5
- Front Seats
  
  6
  - Power Lumbar
    6
  - Power Seats
    6
  - Heated Seats
    7
  - Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals
    7
  - Easy Exit Seat
    8
  - Power Reclining Seatbacks
    9
  - Head Restraints
    11
- Rear Seats
  
  12
  - Rear Seat Operation
    12
- Safety Belts
  
  14
- Child Restraints
  
  32
- Airbag System
  
  56
- Restraint System Check
  
  72
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    72
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts
    73
    
    After a Crash
    73
Section 2 Features and Controls

75
- Features and Controls
  
  75
- Keys
  
  77
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    78
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    78
  - System Operation
    79
  - Battery Replacement
    80
- Doors and Locks
  
  81
  - Door Locks
    81
  - Power Door Locks
    82
  - Delayed Locking
    82
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    83
  - Programmable Unlocking Feature
    84
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    85
  - Lockout Protection
    85
  - Liftgate/Liftglass
    86
  - Liftgate Release
    86
- Windows
  
  87
  - Power Windows
    88
  - Sun Visors
    89
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  90
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    90
  - Testing the Alarm
    91
  - PASS-Key ® III
    92
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  93
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    93
  - Ignition Positions
    94
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    95
  - Starting the Engine
    96
  - Starting Procedure
    96
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    97
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    97
  - Active Fuel Management
    98
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    99
  - Parking Brake
    102
  - Shifting into PARK (P)
    103
  - Shifting out of PARK (P)
    104
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    105
  - Engine Exhaust
    105
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    106
- Mirrors
  
  107
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    107
    
    With Onstar ® and Compass
    107
    
    Compass Variance
    108
  - Outside Power Mirror
    109
  - Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
    109
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    110
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    110
- Onstar System
  
  110
  - Onstar Services
    111
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    112
  - Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
    112
  - How Onstar Service Works
    113
  - Your Responsibility
    113
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  114
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    114
    
    (With One Triangular LED)
    114
    
    Programming the Universal Home Remote System
    115
    
    Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    117
- Storage Areas
  
  118
  - Glove Box
    118
  - Cupholder(S)
    119
  - Overhead Console
    119
  - Center Console Storage
    119
  - Luggage Carrier
    120
  - Rear Floor Storage Lid
    121
  - Cargo Cover
    121
  - Cargo Tie Downs
    122
- Moonroof
  
  122
Section 3 Instrument Panel

123
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  126
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    128
  - Horn
    128
  - Other Warning Devices
    128
  - Tilt Wheel
    128
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    129
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    129
  - Flash-To-Pass
    130
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    130
  - Windshield Wipers
    131
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    132
  - Windshield Washer
    132
  - Cruise Control
    133
  - Headlamp Washer
    133
  - Headlamps
    136
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    137
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    137
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    138
  - Dome Lamps
    139
  - Fog Lamps
    139
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    139
  - Dome Lamp Override
    140
  - Entry Lighting
    140
  - Exit Lighting
    140
  - Reading Lamps
    140
    
    Electric Power Management
    140
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    141
    
    Battery Run-Down Protection
    141
- Climate Controls
  
  142
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    142
    
    Automatic Operation
    143
    
    Manual Operation
    144
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    145
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    146
  - Outlet Adjustment
    146
  - Rear Climate Control System
    146
  - Climate Controls Personalization
    147
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  148
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    149
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    150
  - Trip Odometer
    150
  - Tachometer
    150
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    151
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    151
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    152
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    153
  - Charging System Light
    155
  - Voltmeter Gage
    155
  - Brake System Warning Light
    156
  - Antilock Brake System Warning Light
    157
  - Stabilitrak ® Service Light
    158
  - Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
    158
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    158
  - Tire Pressure Light
    159
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    160
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    161
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    161
  - Oil Pressure Gage
    162
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    163
  - Cruise Control Light
    163
  - Security Light
    163
  - Highbeam on Light
    164
  - Reduced Engine Power Light
    164
  - Service All-Wheel Drive Light
    164
  - Check Gages Warning Light
    165
  - Gate Ajar Light
    165
  - Check Gas Cap Light
    166
  - Fuel Gage
    166
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    166
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    167
    
    Fuel Information Button
    168
    
    Trip Information Button
    168
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  167
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    170
    
    Check Washer Fluid
    171
    
    Curb View Activated
    171
    
    Driver Door Ajar
    171
    
    Fuel Level Low
    172
    
    Ice Possible
    172
    
    Left Rear Door Ajar
    172
    
    Passenger Door Ajar
    173
    
    Rear Access Open
    173
    
    Right Rear Door Ajar
    173
    
    Service Air Bag
    173
    
    Service Brake System
    173
    
    Service Tire Monitor
    174
  - DIC Vehicle Customization
    175
    
    Unlock Feedback
    177
    
    Alarm Warning
    180
- Audio System(S)
  
  182
  - Setting the Clock
    182
  - Radio(S)
    183
    
    Playing the Radio
    184
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    186
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    187
    
    Playing a CD
    188
    
    Radio Messages
    188
    
    Care of Your CD and DVD Player
    190
    
    Care of Your Cds
    190
  - Using an MP3
    193
  - XM Radio Messages
    196
  - Navigation/Radio System
    198
    
    Before You Drive
    199
  - Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
    199
    
    Stereo Rca Jacks
    200
    
    Audio Output
    201
    
    Video Screen
    201
    
    DVD Player
    202
    
    Playing a Disc
    204
    
    Remote Control
    205
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    210
    
    DVD Display Error Messages
    210
    
    DVD Distortion
    210
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    211
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    212
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    213
  - Radio Reception
    213
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    214
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    214
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

215
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  215
  - Drunk Driving
    216
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  216
  - Braking
    217
  - Control of a Vehicle
    217
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    218
  - Braking in Emergencies
    219
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    219
  - Stabilitrak ® System
    219
    
    Power Steering
    224
  - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
    224
  - Steering
    224
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    225
  - Loss of Control
    226
  - Off-Road Recovery
    226
  - Passing
    226
  - Off-Road Driving
    227
  - Driving at Night
    228
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    228
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    229
  - Highway Hypnosis
    230
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    230
  - Winter Driving
    231
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    232
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    233
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    235
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    236
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    236
  - Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System
    242
    
    Indicator Light
    243
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    242
- Towing
  
  242
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    242
  - Towing a Trailer
    244
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    245
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    245
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    246
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    250
    
    Following Distance
    251
    
    Driving on Grades
    252
    
    Making Turns
    252
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    252
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    253
    
    Parking on Hills
    253
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    254
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

255
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  255
- Service
  
  257
- Fuel
  
  258
  - Gasoline Octane
    259
  - California Fuel
    259
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    259
  - Additives
    260
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    260
  - Filling the Tank
    261
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    263
  - Hood Release
    264
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    266
  - Engine Oil
    272
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    274
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    276
  - Engine Oil Life System
    276
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    277
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    277
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    278
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    279
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    280
    
    How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
    280
  - Engine Coolant
    282
    
    Checking Coolant
    283
    
    What to Use
    283
    
    Adding Coolant
    284
  - Radiator Pressure Cap
    284
  - Engine Overheating
    284
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    285
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    285
  - Cooling System
    286
  - How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
    289
  - Engine Fan Noise
    291
  - Power Steering Fluid
    292
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    293
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    293
  - Brakes
    294
    
    Brake Fluid
    294
    
    Checking Brake Fluid
    295
    
    What to Add
    295
    
    Brake Adjustment
    296
  - Battery
    297
  - Vehicle Storage
    297
  - Jump Starting
    298
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  303
- Rear Axle
  
  304
- Front Axle
  
  305
- Bulb Replacement
  
  306
  - High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
    306
  - Halogen Bulbs
    307
  - Headlamps
    307
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps
    308
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
    309
  - License Plate Lamp
    310
  - Replacement Bulbs
    311
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  306
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  311
  - Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
    313
- Windshield Replacement
  
  311
- Tires
  
  314
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    316
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    318
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    321
  - How to Check
    322
  - High-Speed Operation
    322
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    324
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    325
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    327
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    328
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    329
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    330
  - Buying New Tires
    331
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    333
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    333
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    335
  - Wheel Replacement
    335
  - Tire Chains
    336
  - Accessory Inﬂator
    337
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    339
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    340
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    341
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    344
  - Secondary Latch System
    348
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    352
    
    Appearance Care
    355
  - Spare Tire
    355
    
    Interior Cleaning
    355
  - Leather
    357
  - Care of Safety Belts
    358
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    358
  - Weatherstrips
    358
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    359
    
    Finish Care
    360
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    359
  - Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
    360
  - Tires
    361
    
    Aluminum Wheels
    361
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    362
    
    Finish Damage
    362
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    362
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    362
  - Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    363
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    364
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    364
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    365
- Electrical System
  
  365
  - Headlamps
    365
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    365
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    366
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    366
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    366
  - Rear Underseat Fuse Block
    373
    
    Capacities and Speciﬁcations
    376
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

379
- Maintenance Schedule
  380
  - Introduction
    380
  - Maintenance Requirements
    380
  - Your Vehicle and the Environment
    380
  - Scheduled Maintenance
    381
  - Additional Required Services
    384
  - Maintenance Footnotes
    385
  - Owner Checks and Services
    386
  - At each Fuel Fill
    387
  - At Least Once a Month
    387
  - At Least Once a Year
    388
    
    Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    389
    
    Underbody Flushing Service
    389
  - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    390
  - Maintenance Replacement Parts
    392
  - Engine Drive Belt Routing
    393
  - Maintenance Record
    394
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

397
- Customer Assistance Information
  
  397
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  398
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    398
  - Online Owner Center
    399
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    400
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    400
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    400
    
    Services Provided
    401
    
    Calling for Assistance
    402
  - Courtesy Transportation
    403
    
    Additional Program Information
    404
    
    Transportation Options
    404
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    403
  - Collision Damage Repair
    405
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    406
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    406
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  408
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  410
  - Event Data Recorders
    410
  - Onstar
    411
  - Navigation System
    411
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    411

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

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

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Moonroof

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

Fuel

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Headlamp Aiming

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Windshield Replacement

Tires

Electrical System

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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