maintenance SAAB 9-7X 2009 Owner's Guide

Additional Required Services (cont’d)
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Engine cooling system service (or every
ve years, whichever occurs rst).
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (l).•
Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc
brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition.
Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking
brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if
they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all
pipes, fittings and clamps; replace with genuine parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test
of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if
contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn or
damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on
page 5-56 and Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
on page 5-102 for more information.
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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 24208576
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C
Engine Oil Filter
4.2L L6 89017342 PF61
5.3L V8; 6.0L V8 89017524 PF48
Spark Plugs
4.2L L6 12598004 41-103
5.3L V8; 6.0L V8 12609877 41-985
Wiper Blades
Front – 22 in (56 cm) 12368668 —
Rear – 13 in (33 cm) 15232655 —
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Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. SeeMaintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional
information fromOwner Checks and Services on page 6-8can be added on the following record pages. You should
retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
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Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
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Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
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Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center (U.S.) —
www.gmownercenter.com/saab
Information and services customized for your specic
vehicle — all in one convenient place.
Digital owner manual, warranty information,
and more
Online service and maintenance records
Find Saab dealers for service nationwide
Exclusive privileges and offers
Recall notices for your specic vehicle
OnStar®and GM Cardmember Services Earnings
summaries
Other Helpful Links:
Saab−www.saab.com
Saab Merchandise — www.saabexpressions.com
Help Center — www.saabusa.com/helpcenter
FAQ
Contact Us
My GM Canada (Canada) — www.gm.ca
My GM Canada is a password-protected section of
www.gm.ca where you can save information on
GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy
tools and forms with greater ease.
Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you
will have access to:
My Showroom: Find and save information on
vehicles and current offers in your area.
My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address
and phone number for each of your preferred GM
dealers/retailers.
My Driveway: Access quick links to parts and
service estimates, check trade-in values, or
schedule a service appointment by adding the
vehicles you own to your driveway prole.
My Preferences: Manage your prole and use tools
and forms with greater ease.
To sign up, visit the My GM Canada section within
www.gm.ca.
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Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your
vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada
immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of
Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Road Safety Branch
2780 Sheffield Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
Reporting Safety Defects to Saab
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like this, please notify Saab.
Call 1-800-955-9007, or write:
Saab Cars USA, Inc.
Saab Customer Assistance Center
4405-A International Boulevard
Norcross, GA 30093
In Canada, call 1-800-263-1999 (English or French),
or write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins’ give additional technical service
information needed to knowledgeably service Saab cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-18
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-65
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-106
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-22
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-24
Air Conditioning..............................................3-19
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-29
Readiness Light..........................................3-28
Airbag System................................................1-52
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-65
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-57
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-59
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-64
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-57
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?........1-58
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-56
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-54
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-47
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-10
All-Wheel-Drive Service Light............................3-40
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-99Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................3-99
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-32
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-103
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-100
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-104
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-101
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-99
Finish Care...............................................5-102
Finish Damage..........................................5-104
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................5-100
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-97
Leather......................................................5-99
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-104
Tires........................................................5-104
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-104
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-101
Weatherstrips............................................5-100
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-102
Appointments, Scheduling Service....................... 7-8
Audio System.................................................3-57
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-97
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-99
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-74
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Chains, Tire...................................................5-80
Charging System Light....................................3-30
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-34
Gages Warning Light...................................3-40
Check Gas Cap Light......................................3-41
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-104
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-31
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-39
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position........................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position.........................1-48
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-48
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-103
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-101
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-99
Finish Care...............................................5-102
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-100
Interior.......................................................5-97Cleaning (cont.)
Leather......................................................5-99
Tires........................................................5-104
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-104
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-101
Weatherstrips............................................5-100
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-102
Climate Control System
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-24
Dual Automatic............................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-23
Rear ..........................................................3-23
Clock, Setting.................................................3-57
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-10
Compass.......................................................2-32
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-16
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-30
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-33
Cooling System..............................................5-29
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-38
Cupholders....................................................2-43
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-9
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
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Light (cont.)
Security.....................................................3-38
Service All-Wheel-Drive................................3-40
StabiliTrak Service.......................................3-32
StabiliTrak
®Indicator....................................3-33
Tire Pressure..............................................3-34
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-16
Exit ...........................................................3-17
Lights............................................................3-13
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-7
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.....................................4-10
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-21
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Door ........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door .................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-41
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-39
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-44
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-2
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-34
Memory Seat................................................... 1-3
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-45
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-34
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-34
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-34
Moonroof.......................................................2-47
MP3 .............................................................3-68
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-5
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