ECU SAAB 9-7X 2009 Workshop Manual

{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a
cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later,
if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-82.
Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push,
pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it
moves, tighten the cable. SeeStoring a Flat or
Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-94.
When It Is Time for New Tires
Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,
driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions,
inuence when you need new tires.
One way to tell when it
is time for new tires is
to check the treadwear
indicators, which appear
when your tires have
only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or
less of tread remaining.
Some commercial
truck tires may not have
treadwear indicators.
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Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted at
or spare tire.
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Extension
D. Retainer
E. Spare or Flat Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Up)
1. Put the tire (E) on the ground at the rear of the
vehicle.
2. Remove the hubcap, if the vehicle has one, from the
at tire by tapping the backside of the hubcap with
the wheel wrench (A). Store in a safe location until
the at tire is repaired. Once the tire is repaired,
replace the hubcap.3. Make sure the valve stem is pointed up and to
the rear.
4. Pull the retainer (D) through the wheel.
5. Put the socket end of the extension (C) through the
hole just above the rear bumper at a 45 degree
angle downward. Connect the socket end of
the extension to the hoist shaft (B).
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the wheel wrench (A)
clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip
twice. This indicates that the tire is secure and
the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be
overtightened.
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7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A),
and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves,
use the wheel wrench and socket end of the
extension to tighten the cable.
8. Return the equipment to the proper location in the
vehicle as shown next.A. Handle
B. Wheel Wrench
C. Instruction Label
D. Extension(s)E. Knob
F. Wheel Blocks
and Jack
1. Attach the handle (A), wheel wrench (B), and
extension (D) in the slots provided.
2. Roll up the instruction label (C) and return to the
slot in the tool kit.
3. Assemble the wheel blocks (F) to the jack.
4. Turn the knob (E) on the jack clockwise to raise the
jack head.
5. Return the rear seat to its proper position.
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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to
keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause
damage to the engine not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-18.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-30.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer uid reservoir and add the proper uid if
necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inated
to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check the spare
tire. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-65. Check to
make sure the spare tire is stored securely. See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-82.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-72.
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Coverage
Services are provided up to 4 years/50,000 miles
(80 000 km), whichever comes rst.
In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered.
In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without
permission from the owner is not covered.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Saab and General Motors of Canada
Limited reserve the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without notication.
Saab and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the
right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if
they decide the claims are made too often, or the same
type of claim is made many times.
Services Provided
Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station.
Lock-Out Service:Service is provided to unlock the
vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be
available if you have OnStar
®. For security reasons,
the driver must present identication before this
service is given.
Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway:
Tow to the nearest Saab dealer for warranty service,
or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven.
Assistance is also given when the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Service is provided to change a
at tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and properly inated.
It is the owner’s responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the
warranty.
Battery Jump Start:Service is provided to jump
start a dead battery.
Trip Routing Service:Detailed maps of North
America are provided when requested either with
the most direct route or the most scenic route.
Additional travel information is also available.
Allow three weeks for delivery.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:
If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure,
incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the
4 years/50,000 miles (80 000 km) New Vehicle
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty period.
Items considered are hotel, meals, and rental car.
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OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the
OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and
Conditions for information on data collection and
use. See alsoOnStar
®System on page 2-35in this
manual for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system operating
manual for information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in Saab vehicles does
not use or record personal information or link with any
other Saab system containing personal information.
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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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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects to Saab..................7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-13
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-14
D
Daytime Running Lamp...................................3-14
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking............................................... 2-8
Disc, MP3......................................................3-68
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp Override......................................3-16
Dome Lamps .................................................3-16
Door
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Locks.......................................................... 2-7
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-42
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-42
DIC Vehicle Customization............................3-51
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-45Driving
At Night.....................................................4-14
Before a Long Trip......................................4-16
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Highway Hypnosis.......................................4-16
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-17
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-15
Off-Road ....................................................4-13
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-21
Winter........................................................4-18
Driving for Better Fuel Economy......................... 4-2
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-19
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-84
E
EDR .............................................................7-15
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-106
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-107
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-107
Headlamps...............................................5-106
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-106
Rear Underseat Fuse Block.........................5-110
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-106
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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
M
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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Power (cont.)
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-5
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-39
Retained Accessory.....................................2-21
Seat ............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-37
Windows....................................................2-14
Privacy..........................................................7-15
Event Data Recorders..................................7-16
Navigation System.......................................7-17
OnStar .......................................................7-17
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-9
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-34
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy......7-17
Radio(s)........................................................3-58
Radios
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-74
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-95
Reception...................................................3-98
Setting the Clock.........................................3-57
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-97
Reading Lamps..............................................3-17Rear Axle......................................................5-48
Limited-Slip.................................................4-10
Rear Climate Control System............................3-23
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-11
Rear Floor Storage Cover................................2-45
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-95
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-84
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper........................... 3-9
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-32
Reclining Seatbacks, Power............................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-28
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-39
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-86
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-83
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-55
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-14
Replacement, Windshield.................................5-56
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-14
Saab.........................................................7-14
United States Government............................7-13
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