maintenance schedule SAAB 9-2X 2006 User Guide

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Maintenance and service
Parking brake strokeCheck the parking brake stroke according
to the maintenance schedule in the “Saab
Warranty and Service Record Booklet”.
When the parking brake is properly adjust-
ed, braking power is fully applied by pull-
ing the lever up seven to eight notches
gently but firmly (approximately 44 lbs
[196 N, 20 kg]). If the parking brake lever
stroke is not within the specified range,
have the brake system checked and ad-
justed at your Saab dealer.
Tires and wheels
Types of tiresYou should be familiar with type of tires
present on your vehicle.
The factory-fitted tires are all-season tires
except for the 17-inch tires that are option-
al on the Aero (those are summer tires).

All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide
an adequate measure of traction, handling
and braking performance in year-round
driving including snowy and icy road con-
ditions. However all season tires do not of-
fer as much traction performance as win-
ter (snow) tires in heavy or loose snow or
on icy roads.
All season tires are identified by “ALL
SEASON” and/or “M+S” (Mud & Snow) on
the tire sidewall.

Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed capability
tires best suited for highway driving under
dry conditions.
Summer tires are inadequate for driving
on slippery roads such as on snow-cov-
ered or icy roads.
If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered
or icy roads, we strongly recommend the
use of winter (snow) tires.When installing winter tires, be sure to re-
place all four tires.

Winter (snow) tires
Winter tires are best suited for driving on
snow-covered and icy roads. However
winter tires do not perform as well as sum-
mer tires and all season tires on roads oth-
er than snow-covered and icy roads.

Tire inspectionCheck on a daily basis that the tires are
free from serious damage, nails, and
stones. At the same time, check the tires
for abnormal wear.
Contact your Saab dealer immediately if
you find any problem.NOTE
When the wheels and tires strike
curbs or are subjected to harsh treat-
ment as when the vehicle is driven on a
rough surface, they can suffer damage
that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
This type of damage does not become
evident until time has passed. Try not
to drive over curbs, potholes or on oth-
er rough surfaces. If doing so is un-
avoidable, keep the vehicle’s speed
down to a walking pace or less, and ap-
proach the curbs as squarely as possi-
ble. Also, make sure the tires are not
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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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