SAAB 9-2X 2005 Owners Manual

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3. Release the secondary hood release located under
the front grille by moving the lever toward the left.Lift up the hood, release the hood prop from its retain-
er and put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the
hood.
To close the hood:
1. Lift the hood slightly and remove the hood prop
from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its re-
tainer.
2. Lower the hood until it approaches about 5.9 in (15
cm) from the closed position and let it drop.
After closing the hood, be sure the hood is securely
locked.
If this does not close the hood, release it from a slightly
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higher position. Do not push the hood forcibly to close
it. It could deform the metal.Always check that the hood is properly locked
before you start driving. If it is not, it might fly
open while the vehicle is moving and block
your view, which may cause an accident andserious bodily injury.
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Engine compartment overview"2.5-liter non-turbo models
13 1112 10 86 5 4 3 2 1
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9
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1) Air cleaner element (page 11-
22)
2) Manual transmission oil level
gauge (MT) (page 11-28) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-32)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-
38)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev-
el gauge (page 11-30)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-
37)
6) Fuse box (page 11-62)
7) Battery (page 11-60)
8) Windshield washer tank (page
11-52)
9) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10)
10) Engine coolant reservoir (page
11-17)
11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-
10)
12) Radiator cap (page 11-17)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir
(page 11-35)
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"2.0-liter turbo models
13 12 11 10 86 5 4 3 2 1
7
9
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1) Air cleaner element (page 11-
22)
2) Manual transmission oil level
gauge (MT) (page 11-28) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-32)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-
38)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev-
el gauge (page 11-30)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-
37)
6) Fuse box (page 11-62)
7) Battery (page 11-60)
8) Windshield washer tank (page
11-52)
9) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10)
10) Engine coolant reservoir (page
11-17)
11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-
10)
12) Radiator cap (page 11-17)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir
(page 11-35)
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Engine oil"Checking the oil levelCheck the engine oil level at each fuel stop.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en-
gine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it
again.
3. Be sure the dipstick is correctly inserted until it
stops with the graphic symbol on its top appear-
ing as shown in the illustration.
1) Notch
2) Upper level
3) Lower level4. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on
it. If it is below the lower level, add oil to bring the level
up to the upper level.!Use only engine oil with the recommended
grade and viscosity.
!Be careful not to spill engine oil when adding
it. If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may causea bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire.
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If you check the oil level just after stopping the engine,
wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan before checking the level.
Just after driving or while the engine is warm, the en-
gine oil level reading may be in a range between the
upper level and the notch mark. This is caused by ther-
mal expansion of the engine oil.
To prevent overfilling the engine oil, do not add any
additional oil above the upper level when the engine is
cold."Changing the oil and oil filterChange the oil and oil filter according to the mainte-
nance schedule in the “Saab Warranty and Service
Record Booklet”.
The engine oil and oil filter must be changed more fre-
quently than listed in the maintenance schedule when
driving on dusty roads, when short trips are frequently
made, or when driving in extremely cold whether.
1. Warm up the engine by letting the engine idle for
about 10 minutes to ease draining the engine oil.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en-
gine.
3. Remove the oil filler cap.
Do not touch the exhaust manifold or turbo-
charger. These get very hot when the enginehas been running.2.0-liter turbo models
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Non-turbo models4. Drain out the engine oil by removing the drain plug
while the engine is still warm. The used oil should be
drained into an appropriate container and disposed of
properly.!Be careful not to burn yourself with hot en-
gine oil.
!Do not spill oil on hot parts of the engine as
this could cause a fire. Used engine oil is partic-
ulary flammable.
!Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skinto engine oil can cause serious skin disorders.
The risk of cancer cannot be ruled out
!Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap
and water after any contact.
!Keep oil out of the reach of children.
!Protect the environment. Do not dispose of
oil into the ground or down a drain. Dispose of
all used oil and oil filters at an appropriate dis-
posal facility.
5. Wipe the seating surface of the drain plug with a
clean cloth and tighten it securely with a new sealing
washer after the oil has completely drained out.
6. Remove under cover (for Turbo).
Turbo models
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Non-turbo models7. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench.
8. Before installing a new oil filter, apply a thin coat of
engine oil to the seal.
9. Clean the rubber seal seating area of the bottom of
engine and install the oil filter by hand turning. Be
careful not to twist or damage the seal.
10.Tighten the oil filter by the amount indicated below
after the seal makes contact with the bottom of engine.
Please see your Saab dealer for correct oil filter infor-
mation for your vehicle.
Never over tighten the oil filter because that canresult in an oil leak.
11.Reinstall under cover (for Turbo).
12.Pour engine oil through the filler neck.Oil capacity (guideline):
4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
The oil quantity indicated above is only guideline.
The necessary quantity of oil depends on the quantity
of oil that has been drained. The quantity of drained oil
differs slightly depending on the temperature of the oil
and the time the oil is left flowing out. After refilling the
engine with oil, therefore, you must the dipstick to con-
firm that the level is correct.
13.Start the engine and make sure that no oil leaks ap-
pear around the filter’s rubber seal and drain plug.
14.Run the engine until it reaches the normal operat-
ing temperature. Then stop the engine and wait a few
minutes to allow the oil to drain back. Check the oil lev-
el again and if necessary, add more engine oil.
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Be careful not to spill engine oil when adding it.
If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause abad smell, smoke, and/or a fire."Recommended grade and viscosityOil grade:
ILSAC GF-3, which can be identified with the new
API certification mark (Starburst mark)
or API classification SL with the words “ENERGY
CONSERVING” (if you cannot obtain the oil with
SL grade, you may use SJ grade “ENERGY CON-
SERVING” oil).
These recommended oil grades can be identified by
looking for either or both of the following marks dis-
played on the oil container.
API Service label
1) Indicates the oil quality by API designations
2) Indicates the SAE oil viscosity no.
3) Indicates that the oil has fuel saving capabilities
APISERVICESL
ENERGY
CONSERVING
SAE
5Wµ30
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2
3
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New API Certification Mark (Starburst Mark)In choosing an oil, you want the proper quality and vis-
cosity, as well as one that will add to fuel economy.
The following table lists the recommended viscosities
and applicable temperatures.
When adding oil, different brands may be used togeth-
er as long as they are the same API classification and
SAE viscosity as those recommended by Saab.
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
*: 5W-30 is preferred.Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects fuel economy.
Oils of lower viscosity provide better fuel economy.
However, in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity is re-
quired to properly lubricate the engine.Use only engine oil with the recommendedgrade and viscosity.
AMERICANPETROLEUMINSTITUTE
CERTIFIED
HSB023AA
5W-30*
10W-30, 10W-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
-20
06020 80 10040
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