automatic transmission SAAB 9-7X 2005 Owner's Manual

Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.9 lbs 0.85 kg
Cooling System
4200 L6 10.8 qt 10.2 L
5300 V8 12.2 qt 11.6 L
Engine Oil with Filter
4200 L6 7.0 qt 6.6 L
5300 V8 6.0 qt 5.7 L
Fuel Tank 21.7 gal 82.2 L
AWD Transfer Case Lubricant 2.0 qt 1.8 L
Transmission (Drain and Rell) 5.0 qt 4.7 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck the uid level after lling.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
VORTEC™ 4200 L6 S Automatic 0.042 inches (1.07 mm)
VORTEC™ 5300 V8 M Automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
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Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated miles
(kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(41 500)50,000
(83 000)75,000
(125 000)100,000
(166 000)125,000
(207 500)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or
leaks.• •••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.• •••••
Replace engine air cleaner lter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19.•••
Change automatic transmission
uid and lter (severe service).
See footnote (h).•••
Change automatic transmission uid
and lter (normal service).•
Automatic transfer case only: Change
transfer case uid.See footnote (g).•••
Replace spark plugs.An Emission
Control Service.•
V8 engine only: Inspect spark plug
wires.An Emission Control Service.•
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(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced. Also look for any opened or broken airbag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced.
The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch
assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor,
release pawl, rear compartment hinges, outer liftgate
handle pivot points, rear door detent link, roller
mechanism, liftgate handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel
door hinge, cargo door hinge, locks, and folding
seat hardware. More frequent lubrication may be
required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean
cloth will make them last longer, seal better and not stick
or squeak.
(g)Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation.(h)Change automatic transmission uid and lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This service
can be complex; you should have your dealer perform
this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22 for
what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap, and ller neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and
the uid level checked. Add uid if needed.
(k)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect
the lter at each engine oil change.
(l)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks,
or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.
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At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-27.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact
your dealer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-27.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do
not start the engine. Without applying the regular
brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out
of PARK (P), contact your dealer for service.
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle
is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P).
Then release the parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets Standard
GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-14.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-22.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherWindshield Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category
LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemPower Steering Fluid
(Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specication”
on the label.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category
LB or GC-LB.
Front and
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (Part No. U.S. 12378261,
in Canada 10953455) meeting GM
Specication 9986115.
Transfer CaseAUTO-TRAK II Fluid
(Part No. U.S. 12378508,
in Canada 10953626).
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer.
Part Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24208576 —
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C
Engine Oil Filter
4200 L6 89017342 PF61
5300 V8 88984215 PF46
Spark Plugs
4200 L6 12569190 41-981
5300 V8 12571164 41-985
Wiper Blades
Front – 22 inches (56 cm) 15214346 —
Rear – 13 inches (33 cm) 15262794 —
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-96
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-81
Radio with CD............................................3-57
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-69
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-92
Setting the Time..........................................3-56
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-93
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-95
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-96
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-24
B
Battery..........................................................5-38
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-20
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-27
System Warning Light..................................3-33
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-22Brakes..........................................................5-35
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-47
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-48
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-47
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-48
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-47
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-51
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps.................5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-64
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-106
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-30, 4-24, 4-35
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-88
Your CD and DVD Player.............................3-95
Your CDs and DVDs....................................3-95
Cargo Cover..................................................2-44
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-44
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E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-94
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-95
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-95
Headlamps.................................................5-95
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-95
Rear Underseat Fuse Block.........................5-103
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-95
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System....4-34
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Battery.......................................................5-38
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-35
Coolant......................................................5-22
Coolant Heater............................................2-23
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-35
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-10
Exhaust.....................................................2-30
Fan Noise..................................................5-32
Oil .............................................................5-14
Oil Life System...........................................5-17
Overheating................................................5-25
Reduced Power Light...................................3-40
Starting......................................................2-21Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-5
Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-24
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finish Damage...............................................5-92
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-96
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-70
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-71
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-82
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-20
Power Steering...........................................5-33
Windshield Washer......................................5-34
Fog Lamps....................................................3-17
Front Axle......................................................5-46
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-5
California Fuel.............................................. 5-4
Check Gas Cap Light...................................3-43
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-8
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-6
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Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-54
Accessory Inator........................................5-68
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-91
Buying New Tires........................................5-64
Chains.......................................................5-68
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-71
Cleaning....................................................5-91
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-70
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-60
Inspection and Rotation................................5-62
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-74
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-74
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-72
Secondary Latch System..............................5-79
Spare Tire..................................................5-84
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-82
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-55
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-65
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-66
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-66
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-63
Top Strap......................................................1-35
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-37
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-34
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-35
Your Vehicle...............................................4-34Traction
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.................................... 4-8
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-20
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Trip Odometer................................................3-27
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-95
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-65
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-29
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-50
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-5
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-94
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-94
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