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Saab 2009 9-7X Owner's Manual (424 pages)

Saab Automobile User Manual

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

5
Section 2 Features and Controls

73
- Features and Controls
  
  73
- Keys
  
  75
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    76
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
    77
    
    Battery Replacement
    78
    
    Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
    78
- Doors and Locks
  
  79
  - Door Locks
    79
  - Power Door Locks
    80
  - Delayed Locking
    80
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    81
    
    Programmable Locking Feature
    81
    
    Programmable Unlocking Feature
    82
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    83
  - Lockout Protection
    83
  - Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate
    84
  - Liftgate/Liftglass
    84
- Windows
  
  85
  - Power Windows
    86
    
    Express-Down Window
    87
    
    Window Lockout
    87
  - Sun Visors
    87
  - Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
    87
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  88
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    88
  - Testing the Alarm
    89
  - PASS-Key
    89
  - Operation
    89
  - Immobilizer Operation
    90
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  91
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    91
  - Ignition Positions
    92
  - Starting Procedure
    93
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    93
  - Starting the Engine
    93
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    94
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    95
  - Active Fuel Management
    96
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    96
  - Parking Brake
    99
  - Shifting into Park
    100
    
    Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running
    100
    
    Torque Lock
    101
  - Shifting out of Park
    101
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    102
  - Engine Exhaust
    102
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    103
- Mirrors
  
  104
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    104
  - Compass
    104
  - Compass Variance
    105
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    106
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    106
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    106
- Onstar System
  
  107
  - Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
    109
  - How Onstar Service Works
    109
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    109
  - Your Responsibility
    110
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  110
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    111
  - (With One Triangular LED)
    111
    
    Programming the Universal Home Remote System
    112
    
    Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
    114
    
    Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    114
    
    Using Universal Home Remote
    114
- Storage Areas
  
  115
  - Glove Box
    115
  - Cupholders
    115
  - Overhead Console
    116
  - Center Console Storage
    116
  - Luggage Carrier
    116
  - Rear Floor Storage Cover
    117
  - Cargo Cover
    118
  - Cargo Tie Downs
    119
- Moonroof
  
  119
Section 3 Instrument Panel

121
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  124
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    126
  - Horn
    126
  - Tilt Wheel
    126
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    126
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    127
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    127
    
    Turn Signal on Chime
    127
  - Flash-To-Pass
    128
  - Windshield Wipers
    128
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    129
  - Windshield Washer
    129
  - Cruise Control
    130
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    131
    
    Ending Cruise Control
    133
    
    Erasing Speed Memory
    133
  - Headlamp Washer
    130
  - Headlamps
    133
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    134
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    134
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    134
  - Fog Lamps
    135
  - Dome Lamp Override
    136
  - Dome Lamps
    136
  - Entry Lighting
    136
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    136
  - Exit Lighting
    137
  - Reading Lamps
    137
    
    Electric Power Management
    137
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    138
    
    Battery Run-Down Protection
    138
- Climate Controls
  
  139
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    139
    
    Outside Air Temperature Display
    139
    
    Automatic Operation
    140
    
    Manual Operation
    140
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    142
  - Outlet Adjustment
    143
  - Operation Tips
    143
  - Rear Climate Control System
    143
  - Climate Controls Personalization
    144
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  144
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    145
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    146
  - Trip Odometer
    146
  - Tachometer
    146
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    147
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    147
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    148
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    149
  - Charging System Light
    150
  - Voltmeter Gage
    150
  - Brake System Warning Light
    151
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    152
  - Stabilitrak Service Light
    152
  - Stabilitrak Indicator Light
    153
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    153
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    154
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    157
  - Tire Pressure Light
    154
  - Oil Pressure Gage
    157
  - Cruise Control Light
    158
  - Security Light
    158
  - Highbeam on Light
    159
  - Reduced Engine Power Light
    159
  - Check Gages Warning Light
    160
  - Gate Ajar Light
    160
  - Service All-Wheel Drive Light
    160
  - Check Gas Cap Light
    161
  - Fuel Gage
    161
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    161
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    162
    
    Fuel Information Button
    163
    
    Trip Information Button
    164
    
    Select Button
    165
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  162
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    165
    
    Change Engine Oil
    166
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    166
    
    Check Washer Fluid
    166
    
    Driver Door Ajar
    166
    
    Fuel Level Low
    167
    
    Ice Possible
    167
    
    Left Rear Door Ajar
    167
    
    Passenger Door Ajar
    168
    
    Rear Access Open
    168
    
    Right Rear Door Ajar
    168
    
    Service Air Bag
    168
    
    Service Brake System
    168
    
    Service Tire Monitor
    169
    
    Tighten Fuel Cap
    170
    
    Traction Control off
    170
    
    Turn Signal on
    170
  - DIC Vehicle Customization
    171
    
    Lock Doors
    171
    
    Lock Feedback
    172
    
    Unlock Doors
    172
    
    Headlamp Delay
    173
    
    Unlock Feedback
    173
    
    Easy Exit Seat
    174
    
    Alarm Warning
    175
    
    Seat Recall
    175
- Audio System(S)
  
  177
  - Setting the Clock
    177
  - Radio(S)
    178
    
    Playing the Radio
    179
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    179
    
    Finding a Station
    180
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    181
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    181
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    182
    
    Playing a CD
    183
    
    Radio Messages
    183
    
    Care of Cds
    185
    
    Care of the CD and DVD Player
    185
  - Using an MP3
    188
    
    Root Directory
    188
  - XM Radio Messages
    192
    
    Voice Recognition
    194
  - Bluetooth
    194
    
    Audio System
    194
    
    Pairing a Phone
    195
    
    Deleting a Paired Phone
    196
    
    Storing Name Tags
    196
    
    Deleting Name Tags
    198
    
    Making a Call
    199
    
    Using the Call Command
    200
    
    Using the Re-Dial Command
    200
    
    Call Waiting
    201
    
    Receiving a Call
    201
    
    Bluetooth System
    202
    
    Transferring a Call
    202
    
    Voice Pass-Thru
    202
    
    Clearing the System
    203
    
    Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones
    203
    
    Before You Drive
    204
    
    Other Information
    204
  - Navigation/Radio System
    194
  - Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
    204
    
    Stereo Rca Jacks
    205
    
    Audio Output
    206
    
    DVD Player
    207
    
    Video Screen
    207
    
    Ejecting a Disc
    209
    
    Playing a Disc
    209
    
    Remote Control Buttons
    210
    
    DVD Display Error Messages
    214
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    215
    
    DVD Distortion
    215
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    215
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    217
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    217
  - Radio Reception
    218
    
    Cellular Phone Usage
    219
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    219
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    219
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

221
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  221
  - Defensive Driving
    222
  - Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    222
- Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
  
  222
  - Control of a Vehicle
    223
  - Drunk Driving
    223
  - Braking
    224
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    225
    
    Using ABS
    225
    
    Brake Assist
    226
  - Braking in Emergencies
    226
  - Stabilitrak ® System
    226
    
    Traction Control off
    227
    
    Power Steering
    230
  - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
    230
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    230
  - Steering
    230
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    231
  - Loss of Control
    232
  - Off-Road Recovery
    232
  - Passing
    232
  - Off-Road Driving
    233
  - Driving at Night
    234
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    235
    
    Other Rainy Weather Tips
    235
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    236
  - Highway Hypnosis
    236
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    237
  - Winter Driving
    238
    
    Blizzard Conditions
    238
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    240
  - Loading the Vehicle
    241
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    242
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    243
    
    Certification/Tire Label
    246
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    241
- Towing
  
  247
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    247
  - Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System
    248
    
    Overload Protection
    248
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    248
  - Towing a Trailer
    249
    
    Pulling a Trailer
    250
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    250
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    252
    
    Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires
    254
    
    Safety Chains
    255
    
    Trailer Brakes
    255
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    256
    
    Following Distance
    257
    
    Making Turns
    257
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    257
    
    Driving on Grades
    258
    
    Parking on Hills
    258
    
    Leaving after Parking on a Hill
    259
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    259
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    259
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

261
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  261
- Service
  
  263
- Fuel
  
  265
  - Gasoline Octane
    265
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    265
  - California Fuel
    266
  - Additives
    266
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    267
  - Filling the Tank
    268
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    270
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  270
  - Hood Release
    271
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    272
  - When to Add Engine Oil
    278
    
    Checking Engine Oil
    278
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    280
    
    Cold Temperature Operation
    282
    
    Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes
    282
  - Engine Oil Life System
    282
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    283
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    283
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    284
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    284
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    285
    
    How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
    286
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    287
    
    How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
    288
  - Cooling System
    289
  - Engine Coolant
    290
    
    What to Use
    290
    
    Checking Coolant
    291
    
    How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank
    291
    
    How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
    292
  - Radiator Pressure Cap
    294
  - Engine Overheating
    294
    
    If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    295
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    296
  - Engine Fan Noise
    296
  - What to Use
    297
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    297
    
    How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    297
    
    Adding Washer Fluid
    298
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    298
  - Brake Fluid
    299
  - Brakes
    299
    
    Checking Brake Fluid
    300
    
    What to Add
    300
    
    Brake Adjustment
    301
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    301
    
    Brake Wear
    301
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    302
    
    Vehicle Storage
    302
  - Battery
    302
  - Jump Starting
    303
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  307
  - When to Check Lubricant
    307
  - How to Check Lubricant
    307
- Rear Axle
  
  308
- Front Axle
  
  309
- Bulb Replacement
  
  310
  - High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
    310
  - Halogen Bulbs
    311
  - Headlamps
    311
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps
    313
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
    313
  - License Plate Lamp
    315
  - Replacement Bulbs
    315
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  310
- Windshield Replacement
  
  316
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  316
  - Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
    318
- Tires
  
  319
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    320
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    322
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    325
    
    When to Check
    325
    
    How to Check
    326
  - High-Speed Operation
    326
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    327
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    329
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    330
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    330
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    332
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    333
  - Buying New Tires
    334
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    336
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    336
  - Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    336
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    338
  - Wheel Replacement
    339
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    340
  - Tire Chains
    340
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    341
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    342
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    343
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    346
  - Secondary Latch System
    351
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    354
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
    354
  - Spare Tire
    357
- Appearance Care
  
  357
  - Interior Cleaning
    357
  - Fabric/Carpet
    359
  - Leather
    359
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    360
  - Care of Safety Belts
    360
  - Weatherstrips
    360
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    361
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    361
  - Finish Care
    362
  - Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    362
  - Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
    362
  - Aluminum Wheels
    363
  - Tires
    364
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    364
  - Finish Damage
    364
  - Underbody Maintenance
    364
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    364
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  365
- Electrical System
  
  366
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    366
  - Headlamps
    366
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    366
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    366
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    367
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    367
  - Rear Underseat Fuse Block
    370
    
    Capacities and Speciﬁcations
    373
    
    Engine Specifications
    374
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

375
- Introduction
  376
- Maintenance Requirements
  376
- Maintenance Schedule
  376
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  376
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  376
- Scheduled Maintenance
  378
- Additional Required Services
  380
- Maintenance Footnotes
  381
- Owner Checks and Services
  382
  - Engine Oil Level Check
    383
- At each Fuel Fill
  383
- At Least Once a Month
  383
- At Least Once a Year
  384
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  386
- Maintenance Replacement Parts
  388
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  389
- Maintenance Record
  390
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

393
- Customer Assistance Information
  
  393
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  394
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    394
  - Online Owner Center
    397
    
    Calling for Assistance
    398
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    398
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    398
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    398
    
    Services Provided
    399
    
    Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance
    400
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    400
  - Courtesy Transportation
    401
    
    Additional Program Information
    402
    
    Courtesy Rental Vehicle
    402
  - Collision Damage Repair
    402
    
    Collision Parts
    403
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    403
    
    Repair Facility
    403
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    404
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    405
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  405
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  407
  - Event Data Recorders
    408
  - Navigation System
    409
  - Onstar
    409
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    409

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Saab 2009 9-7X Owner's Manual (424 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

Seats and Restraint System

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 the Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

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

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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