warning light SAAB 9-2X 2006 Owner's Guide

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Starting and operating
Electronic Brake Force Dis-tribution (EBD) systemThe EBD system maximizes the effective-
ness of the brakes by allowing the rear
brakes to supply a greater proportion of
the braking force. It functions by adjusting
the distribution of braking force to the rear
wheels in accordance with the vehicle’s
loading condition and speed.
The EBD system is an integral part of the
ABS system and uses some of the ABS
system’s components to perform its func-
tion of optimizing the distribution of brak-
ing force. If any of the ABS components
used by the EBD function fails, the EBD
system also stops working.
When the EBD system is operating, you
may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight
vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.

Steps to take if EBD system
failsIf a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,
the system stops working and the brake
system warning light and ABS warning
light come on simultaneously.
The EBD system may be faulty if the brake
system warning light and ABS warning
light illuminate simultaneously during driv-
ing.
Even if the EBD system fails, the conven-
tional braking system will still function.
However, the rear wheels will be more
prone to locking when the brakes are ap-
plied harder than usual and the vehicle’s
motion may therefore become somewhat
harder to control.
If the brake system warning light and ABSwarning light illuminate simultaneously,
take the following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat
place.
2. Shut down the engine, then restart it.
3. Release the parking brake. If both
warning lights go out, the EBD system
may be faulty. Drive carefully to the near-
est Saab dealer and have the system in-
spected.
4. If both warning lights come on again
and stay illuminated after the engine has
been restarted, shut down the engine
again, apply the parking brake, and check
the brake fluid level.
5. If the brake fluid level is not below the
“MIN” mark, the EBD system may be
faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest Saab
dealer and have the system inspected.
6. If the brake fluid level is below the
“MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. In-
stead, have the vehicle towed to the near-
est Saab dealer for repair.
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Starting and operating
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Parking your vehicle
Parking brakeTo set the parking brake, press the brake
pedal firmly and hold it down while fully
pulling up the parking brake lever.
To release the parking brake, pull the le-
ver up slightly, press the release button,
then lower the lever while keeping the but-
ton pressed.
When the parking brake is set while the
engine is running, the parking brake warn-
ing light comes on. After starting the vehi-
cle, be sure that the warning light has
gone out before the vehicle is driven. Re-
fer to the “Warning and indicator lights”
section (chapter 3).

Parking tipsWhen parking your vehicle, always set the
parking brake firmly and put the shift lever
in the “1” (1st) for an upgrade or “R” (Re-
verse) for a downgrade for manual trans-
mission vehicles, or in the “P” (Park) posi-
tion for automatic transmission vehicles.
Always set the parking brake firmly when
parking your vehicle. Never rely on the
transmission alone to hold the vehicle.
Driving with the brake system
warning light on is dangerous.
This indicates your brake system
may not be working properly. If
the light remains on, have the
brakes inspected by a Saab dealer
immediately.

If at all in doubt about whether the
brakes are operating properly, do
not drive the vehicle. Have your
vehicle towed to the nearest Saab
dealer for repair.
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Never drive while the parking brake
is set because this will cause unnec-
essary wear on the brake linings.
Before starting to drive, always
make sure that the parking brake
has been fully released.
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Driving tips
steering wheel with one hand and turn it to
the left for a left turn, and turn it to the right
for a right turn.

If the ABS warning light illuminates
while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing
the trailer and have repairs performed im-
mediately by the nearest Saab dealer.

Driving on grades

Before going down a steep hill, slow
down and shift into lower gear (if neces-
sary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the
engine braking effect and prevent over-
heating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not
make sudden downshifts.

When driving uphill in hot weather, the
air conditioner may turn off automatically
to protect the engine from overheating.

When driving uphill in hot weather, pay
attention to the water temperature gauge
pointer (for all vehicles) and AT OIL TEMP
warning light (for AT vehicles) since the
engine and transmission are relatively
prone to overheating under these condi-
tions. If the water temperature gauge
pointer approaches the OVERHEAT zone
or the AT OIL TEMP warning light illumi-
nates, immediately switch off the air con-
ditioner and stop the vehicle at the nearest
safe place. Refer to the “Engine overheat-
ing” section in chapter 9, and “Warning
and indicator lights” section in chapter 3.
If your vehicle has an automatic trans-
mission, avoid using the accelerator pedal
to stay stationary on an uphill slope in-
stead of using the parking brake or foot
brake. That may cause the transmission
fluid to overheat.

If your vehicle has an automatic trans-
mission, place the selector lever as fol-
lows:
Uphill slopes: “D” position
Downhill slopes: A low-speed gear posi-
tion to use engine braking

Parking on a grade
Always block the wheels under both vehi-
cle and trailer when parking. Apply the
parking brake firmly. You should not park
on a hill or slope. But if parking on a hill or
slope cannot be avoided, you should take
the following steps:
1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal
down.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks un-
der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place, re-
lease the regular brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the regular brakes and then ap-
ply the parking brake; slowly release the
regular brakes.
5. Shift into 1st or reverse gear (manualtransmission) or “P” (automatic transmis-
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In case of emergency
In case of emergency
If you park your vehicle in case of an emergencyThe hazard warning flasher should be
used in day or night to warn other drivers
when you have to park your vehicle under
emergency conditions.
Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to
safely pull off the road if a problem occurs.
The hazard warning flasher can be acti-
vated regardless of the ignition switch po-
sition.
Turn on the hazard warning by pushing
the hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it
off by pushing the switch again.
NOTEWhen the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Temporary spare tireThe temporary spare tire is smaller and
lighter than a conventional tire and is de-
signed for emergency use only. Remove
the temporary spare tire and re-install the
conventional tire as soon as possible be-
cause the spare tire is designed only for
temporary use.
Check the inflation pressure of the tempo-
rary spare tire periodically to keep the tire
ready for use. The correct pressure is 60
psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2).
When using the temporary spare tire, note
the following.

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

Do not put a tire chain on the temporary
spare tire. Because of the smaller tire
size, a tire chain will not fit properly.

Do not use two or more temporary
spare tires at the same time.

Do not drive over obstacles. This tire
has a smaller diameter, so road clearance
is reduced.
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In case of emergency
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1) Tread wear indicator bar
2) Indicator location mark
When the wear indicator appears on the
tread, replace the tire.

The temporary spare tire must be used
only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire
gets punctured, replace the wheel with a
rear wheel and install the temporary spare
tire in place of the removed rear wheel.
1) Spare fuse
2) FWD connectorNOTE(If your vehicle is AWD with automatic
transmission, except Turbo models)
Before driving your vehicle with the
temporary spare tire, put a spare fuse
inside the FWD connector in the main
fuse box located in the engine com-
partment and confirm that the Front-
wheel drive warning light “FWD” in the
instrument cluster comes on. The All-
Wheel Drive capability of the vehicle
has now deactivated. After re-installing
the conventional tire, remove the spare
fuse from the FWD connector in order
to reactivate All-Wheel Drive.
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2
21
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Never tow a trailer when the tempo-
rary spare tire is used. The tempo-
rary spare tire is not designed to
sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing
can result in failure of the spare tire
and/or less stability of the vehicle
and may lead to an accident.
Never use any temporary spare tire
other than the original. Using other
sizes may result in severe mechani-
cal damage to the drive train of your
vehicle.
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Specifications

Fuse panel located in the engine compartmentA) FWD socket (AT models except Turbo)
B) Main fuse
C) Engine sensor (Non-turbo models)
13 A
B 9
6
5
7C3
12
48 10 11 12
C00107
Fuse panel
Fuse rating
Circuit
1
20A


Radiator cooling fan (Main)
2
20A


Radiator cooling fan (Sub)
3
30A


ABS motor
4
20A


Rear window defogger
5
15A


Hazard warning flasher


Horn
6
15A


Turn signal lights
7
10A


Automatic transmission control unit
8
10A


Alternator
9
15A


Headlight (right side)
10
15A


Headlight (left side)
11
20A


Lighting switch
12
20A


Clock


Interior light
13
10A


Secondary air combination valve
(Turbo models only)
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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......................................... 7-16
Warning light ....................................................... 3-12, 7-17
Accessories ............................................................. 5-2, 11-43
Accessory power outlet ...................................................... 6-6
Active head restraint ........................................................... 1-4
Air cleaner element ......................................................... 11-15
Air conditioner operation .................................................... 4-7
Air filtration system ........................................................... 4-12
Air flow selection ................................................................ 4-2
Alarm system .................................................................... 2-13
All-Wheel Drive warning light ( AWD AT vehicles) ........... 3-14
Aluminum wheels ............................................................ 11-35
Antenna system ................................................................. 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......................................... 7-16
Arming the system ............................................................ 2-13
Ashtray ............................................................................... 6-7
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ................................... 3-12
Audio Systems ................................................................... 5-3
Automatic climate control system ....................................... 4-7
Automatic transmission (AT) ............................................ 7-10
Capacities .................................................................... 12-4
Fluid ............................................................................ 11-20
Selector lever ................................................................ 7-11
Shift lock release ......................................................... 7-13
Temperature warning light ........................................... 3-12
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-10
B
Battery ............................................................................. 11-40
Jump starting ................................................................. 9-8
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) ............... 2-9Brake
Booster ...................................................................... 11-27
Fluid ........................................................................... 11-25
Pad and lining ............................................................ 11-29
Pedal .......................................................................... 11-27
Brake pedal
Free play .................................................................... 11-27
Reserve distance ....................................................... 11-28
Brake system .................................................................... 7-15
Warning light ................................................................ 3-13
Braking ............................................................................. 7-15
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................ 11-29
Tips .............................................................................. 7-15
Bulb
Chart ............................................................................ 12-9
Replacing ................................................................... 11-44
C
Capacities ......................................................................... 12-4
Cargo
Area cover ..................................................................... 6-9
Area light ............................................................. 6-2, 11-52
Tie-down hooks ............................................................ 6-10
Catalytic converter .............................................................. 8-3
Center
Console .......................................................................... 6-4
Vents .............................................................................. 4-3
Changing
Flat tire ........................................................................... 9-4
Oil and oil filter ............................................................. 11-8
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Index
14-3
14
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator
lamp .............................................................................. 3-11
Checking
Brake pedal free play ................................................. 11-27
Brake pedal reserve distance .................................... 11-28
Clutch function ........................................................... 11-28
Clutch pedal free play ................................................ 11-28
Engine oil level ............................................................ 11-8
Fluid level .................................. 11-20, 11-24, 11-25, 11-26
Gear oil level ......................................... 11-19, 11-22, 11-23
Child restraint systems ..................................................... 1-22
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................................... 1-25
Lower and tether anchorages ...................................... 1-29
Child safety ............................................................................ 5
Locks ........................................................................... 2-17
Chime
Key ................................................................................ 3-5
Seatbelt ................................................................ 1-10, 3-9
Cigarette lighter socket ....................................................... 6-5
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ........................................................ 10-3
Interior ......................................................................... 10-5
Ventilation grille ........................................................... 4-11
Climate control system
Automatic ....................................................................... 4-7
Manual ........................................................................... 4-3
Clock ................................................................................ 3-15
Clutch fluid ...................................................................... 11-26
Clutch pedal ................................................................... 11-28
Coat hook ........................................................................... 6-8
Coin tray ............................................................................. 6-4
Cooling system ............................................................... 11-12Corrosion protection .................................................. 8-8, 10-4
Cruise control .................................................................... 7-21
Indicator light ................................................................ 3-14
Set indicator light ......................................................... 3-15
Cup holder .......................................................................... 6-5
D
Daytime running light system ............................................ 3-17
Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................................... 11-22
Rear ........................................................................... 11-23
Dimensions ....................................................................... 12-2
Disarming the system ....................................................... 2-15
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................... 7-16
Dome light ................................................................ 6-2, 11-52
Door locks ........................................................................... 2-4
Door open warning light .................................................... 3-13
Drive belts ....................................................................... 11-18
Driving
Car phone/cell phone ........................................................ 7
Drinking ............................................................................. 6
Drugs ................................................................................ 7
Foreign countries ........................................................... 8-4
Pets ................................................................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads ...................................................... 8-7
Tips ......................................................................... 7-9, 8-5
Tired or sleepy .................................................................. 7
E
EBD (Electronic brake force distribution) system ............. 7-18
Electrical system ............................................................... 12-3
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Index
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........... 7-18
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................ 1-10
Engine
Compartment overview ................................................. 11-6
Coolant ....................................................................... 11-13
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ............................... 6, 8-2
Hood ............................................................................. 11-4
Oil ................................................................................. 11-8
Overheating ................................................................. 9-10
Starting .......................................................................... 7-6
Stopping ........................................................................ 7-8
Exterior care ..................................................................... 10-2
F
Flat tires ............................................................................. 9-4
Floor mat ............................................................................ 6-8
Fluid level
Automatic transmission .............................................. 11-20
Brake .......................................................................... 11-25
Clutch ......................................................................... 11-26
Power steering ............................................................ 11-24
Folding down the rear seat ................................................. 1-7
Front
Differential gear oil ...................................................... 11-22
Fog light button ............................................................ 3-19
Seatbelt pretensioners ................................................. 1-19
Seats ............................................................................. 1-2
Turn signal light .......................................................... 11-49
Fuel .................................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ............................................................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ............................................................ 7-3
Gauge ............................................................................ 3-7
Requirements ................................................................ 7-2Fuses .............................................................................. 11-41
Fuses and circuits ............................................................. 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .................................. 8-11
Glove box ........................................................................... 6-4
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ............................. 8-11
H
Hazard warning flasher ....................................................... 3-6
Head restraint adjustment ........................................... 1-4, 1-6
Headlight beam leveler ..................................................... 3-18
Headlight flasher ............................................................... 3-16
Headlights .............................................................. 3-16, 11-46
Heater operation ................................................................. 4-5
High beam indicator light .................................................. 3-14
Horn .................................................................................. 3-26
Hose and connections .................................................... 11-12
I
Ignition switch ..................................................................... 3-3
Illuminated entry ................................................................. 2-8
Illumination brightness control .......................................... 3-18
Immobilizer ......................................................................... 2-3
Indicator light
High beam ................................................................... 3-14
Selector lever position ................................................. 3-14
Turn signal ................................................................... 3-14
Inside mirror ...................................................................... 3-24
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Index
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J
Jack and jack handle ........................................................ 9-15
Jump starting ...................................................................... 9-8
K
Key
Interlock release ............................................................ 3-5
Number .......................................................................... 2-2
Reminder chime ............................................................ 3-5
Keys ................................................................................... 2-2
L
Leather seat materials ...................................................... 10-5
Light
Cargo area .......................................................... 6-2, 11-52
Dome .................................................................. 6-2, 11-52
Map ..................................................................... 6-2, 11-52
Light control switch ........................................................... 3-15
Limited slip differential (LSD) ............................................ 7-14
Loading your vehicle ........................................................ 8-10
LSD (Limited slip differential) ............................................ 7-14
M
Main fuse ........................................................................ 11-42
Maintenance
Precautions .................................................................. 11-3
Schedule ...................................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt ....................................................................... 1-17
Tools ............................................................................ 9-15
Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine light) .............. 3-11
Manual climate control system ........................................... 4-3Manual transmission (MT) .................................................. 7-8
Map light .................................................................. 6-2, 11-52
Maximum load limits ......................................................... 8-13
Meters and gauges ............................................................. 3-6
Mirrors ............................................................................... 3-24
N
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) ....................................................................... 8-2
O
Odometer/Trip meter ........................................................... 3-6
Off road driving ................................................................... 8-6
Oil filter .............................................................................. 11-8
Oil level
Engine .......................................................................... 11-8
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) ....................... 11-22
Manual transmission .................................................. 11-19
Rear differential .......................................................... 11-23
Oil pressure warning light ................................................. 3-11
Outside mirrors ................................................................. 3-25
Outside temperature indicator ............................................. 3-8
Overheating engine .......................................................... 9-10
P
Parking
Brake ............................................................................ 7-19
Brake stroke ............................................................... 11-30
Light switch .................................................................. 3-19
Tips .............................................................................. 7-19
Periodic inspections ............................................................ 8-4
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