key SAAB 9-2X 2006 Owners Manual

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WarrantiesWarranties for U.S.A.
All Saab vehicles distributed by Saab of
America, Inc. and sold at retail by an au-
thorized Saab dealer in the United States
come with the following warranties:

Saab Limited Warranty

Emission Control Systems Warranty

Emissions Performance Warranty
All warranty information, including details
of coverage and exclusions, is in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Please read these warranties carefully.
Warranties for Canada
All Saab vehicles distributed by Saab
Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by an au-
thorized Saab dealer in Canada come
with the following warranties:

Saab Limited Warranty

Anti-Corrosion Warranty

Emission Control Warranty
All warranty information, including details
of coverage and exclusions, is in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Please read these warranties carefully.

HID headlights
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How to use this owner’s man-ual
Using your Owner’s manualBefore you operate your vehicle, carefully
read this manual. To protect yourself and
extend the service life of your vehicle, fol-
low the instructions in this manual. Failure
to observe these instructions may result in
serious injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen
chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief
table of contents, so you can usually tell at
a glance if that chapter contains the infor-
mation you want.
Chapter 1: Seats, seatbelts and SRS
airbags
This chapter informs you how to use the
seat and seatbelt and contains precau-
tions for the SRS airbags.
Chapter 2: Keys and doors
This chapter informs you how to operate
the keys, locks and windows.
Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the opera-
tion of instrument panel indicators and
how to use the instruments and other
switches.
Chapter 4: Climate Control
This chapter informs you how to operate
the climate control. High-intensity-discharge (HID)
headlights contain mercury. For that
reason, it is necessary to remove
HID headlights before vehicle dis-
posal. Once removed, please reuse,
recycle or dispose of the HID head-
lights as hazardous waste.
Ask your Saab dealer to check
whether your vehicle is equipped
with HID headlights.
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Table of contentsSeat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Keys and doors
Instruments and controls
Climate control
Audio
Interior equipment
Starting and operating
Driving tips
In case of emergency
Appearance care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index
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1. Insert a key or other hard pointed ob-
ject into the slot in the connector (buckle)
on the right-hand side and push it in, and
the connector (tongue) plate will discon-
nect from the buckle.
2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt.You should hold the webbing end and
guide it back into the retractor while it is
rolling up. Insert the tongue plate into the
belt holder.

Seatbelt maintenanceTo clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap
and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye
the belts because this could seriously af-
fect their strength.
Inspect the seatbelts and attachments in-
cluding the webbing and all hardware pe-
riodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears,
damage, loose bolts or worn areas. Re-
place the seatbelts even if only minor
damage is found.
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Do not allow the retractor to roll
up the seatbelt too quickly. Other-
wise, the metal tongue plates may
hit against the trim, resulting in
damaged trim.

Have the seatbelt fully rolled up
so that the tongue plates are neat-
ly stored. A hanging tongue plate
can swing and hit against the trim
during driving, causing damage to
the trim.
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Keep the belts free of polishes,
oils, chemicals and particularly
battery acid.

Never attempt to make modifica-
tions or changes that will prevent
the seatbelt from operating prop-
erly.
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Keys and doors
Keys ..................................................................... 2-2
Key number ............................................................. 2-2
Immobilizer (Turbo models) .............................. 2-3
Security ID plate ..................................................... 2-3
Security indicator light ........................................... 2-3
Key replacement ..................................................... 2-4
Door locks ........................................................... 2-4
Locking and unlocking from the outside ............. 2-4
Locking and unlocking from the inside ................ 2-5
Power door locking switches ............................ 2-6
Key lock-in prevention function ............................ 2-6
Remote keyless entry system ........................... 2-7
Locking the doors .................................................. 2-7
Unlocking the doors ............................................... 2-8
Illuminated entry ..................................................... 2-8
Vehicle finder function ........................................... 2-8
Sounding a panic alarm ......................................... 2-8
Selecting audible signal operation ....................... 2-8
Replacing the battery ............................................. 2-9
Replacing lost transmitters ................................... 2-10
Alarm system ...................................................... 2-13
System operation ................................................... 2-13
Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... 2-13
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm
system ................................................................... 2-13
Arming the system ................................................. 2-13
Disarming the system ............................................ 2-15
Valet mode .............................................................. 2-15
Passive arming ....................................................... 2-15Tripped sensor identification ................................ 2-16
Child safety locks ............................................... 2-17
Windows .............................................................. 2-17
Power windows ....................................................... 2-17
Rear liftgate ......................................................... 2-19
Moonroof
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Tilt function ............................................................. 2-21
Sliding function ....................................................... 2-21
Sun shade ................................................................ 2-21
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend
on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options
or accessories)
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Keys and doors
Keys and doors
KeysTurbo models
1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Valet key
4) Key number plate
5) Security ID plateNon-turbo models
1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Valet key
4) Key number plate
Three types of keys are provided for your
vehicle:
Master key and valet key.
The master key fit all locks on your vehi-
cle.

Ignition switch

Doors

Glove box
The valet key fits only the ignition switch
and door lock. You can keep the trunk and
glove box locked when you leave your ve-
hicle and valet key at a parking facility.

Key numberThe key number is stamped on the key
number plate attached to the key set.
Write down the key number and keep it in
another safe place, not in the vehicle. This
number is needed to make a replacement
key if you lose your key or lock it inside the
vehicle.
For information on making replacement
keys for vehicles with the immobilizer sys-
tem, refer to the “Immobilizer (Turbo mod-
els)” section in this chapter.
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Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it bangs
against your knees while you are
driving, it could turn the ignition
switch from the ON position to the
ACC or OFF position, thereby stop-
ping the engine.
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Immobilizer (Turbo models)The immobilizer system is designed to
prevent an unauthorized person from
starting the engine. Only keys registered
with your vehicle’s immobilizer system
can be used to operate your vehicle. Even
if an unregistered key fits into the ignition
switch and can be turned to the “START”
position, the engine will automatically stop
after several seconds.
Each immobilizer key contains a tran-
sponder in which the key’s ID code is
stored. When a key is inserted into the ig-
nition switch and turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, the transponder transmits the key’s
ID code to the immobilizer system’s re-
ceiver. If the transmitted ID code matches
the ID code registered in the immobilizer
system, the system allows the engine to
be started. Since the ID code is transmit-
ted and acted upon almost instantly, the
immobilizer system does not impede nor-
mal starting of the engine.
If the engine fails to start, pull out the key
once before trying again. (Refer to the “Ig-
nition switch” section [chapter 3].)
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of In-
dustry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) Thisdevice may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not express-
ly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTETo protect your vehicle from theft,
please pay close attention to the fol-
lowing security precautions:

Never leave your vehicle unattended
with its keys inside.

Before leaving your vehicle, close all
windows and lock the doors and rear
gate.

Do not leave spare keys or any
record of your key number in the vehi-
cle.

Security ID plate1) Key number plate
2) Security ID plateThe security ID is stamped on the security
ID plate attached to the key set. Write
down the security ID and keep it in another
safe place, not in the vehicle. This number
is needed to make a replacement key if
you lose your key or lock it inside the vehi-
cle.
This number is also needed for replace-
ment or repair of the engine control mod-
ule and immobilizer control module.
Security indicator light The security indicator light deters potential
thieves by indicating that the vehicle is
Do not place the key under direct
sunlight or anywhere it may be-
come hot.

Do not get the key wet. If the key
gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth
immediately.
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Keys and doors
equipped with an immobilizer system. It
begins flashing (approximately once every
three seconds) approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned from the
“ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” po-
sition or immediately after the key is pulled
out.
If the security indicator light does not
flash, the immobilizer system may be
faulty. If this occurs, we recommend that
you contact your Saab dealer as soon as
possible.
In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g.
an imitation key), the security indicator
light comes on.NOTEEven if the security indicator light
flashes irregularly or its fuse blows
(the light does not flash if its fuse is
blown), the immobilizer system will
function normally.
Key replacementYour key number and security ID will be
required if you ever need a replacement
key made. Any new key must be regis-
tered for use with your vehicle’s immobiliz-
er system before it can be used. Up to four
keys can be registered for use with one
vehicle.For security, all the keys registered with
your vehicle’s immobilizer system will
have their ID codes erased and re-regis-
tered when a new key is made. Therefore,
all of your vehicle’s keys must be present-
ed when a new key is registered. Any key
that is not re-registered when a new key is
made cannot be used after the other keys
are re-registered. For information on re-
placement keys and on the registration of
keys with your immobilizer system, con-
tact your Saab dealer.
Door locks
Locking and unlocking from
the outside1) Lock
2) UnlockTo lock the driver’s door from the outside
with the key, turn the key toward the rear.
To unlock the door, turn the key toward
the front.
Pull the outside door handle to open an
unlocked door.
Always make sure that all doors and the
rear liftgate are locked before leaving your
vehicle.
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1) Rotate the lock lever rearward.
2) Close the door.To lock the door from the outside without
the key, rotate the lock lever rearward and
then close the door.
To lock the door from the outside using the
power door locking switch, push the front
side of the switch (“LOCK” side) and then
close the door. In this case, all closed
doors and the rear liftgate are locked at
the same time.NOTEMake sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle when locking the
doors from the outside without the key.

Locking and unlocking from
the inside1) Lock
2) UnlockTo lock the door from the inside, rotate the
lock lever rearward. To unlock the door
from the inside, rotate the lock lever for-
ward.
The red mark on the lock lever appears
when the door is unlocked.
Pull the inside door handle to open an un-
locked door.
Always make sure that all doors and the
rear liftgate are closed before starting to
drive.
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Keep all doors locked when you
drive, especially when small chil-
dren are in your vehicle.
Along with the proper use of seat-
belts and child restraints, locking
the doors reduces the chance of be-
ing thrown out of the vehicle in an
accident.
It also helps prevent passengers
from falling out if a door is acciden-
tally opened, and intruders from un-
expectedly opening doors and en-
tering your vehicle.
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Power door locking switches1) Lock
2) UnlockAll doors and the rear liftgate can be
locked and unlocked by the power door
locking switches located at the driver’s
side and the front passenger’s side doors.
To lock the doors, push the front side of
the switch.
To unlock the doors, push the rear side of
the switch.
When you close the doors after you set
the door locks, the doors remain locked.NOTEMake sure that you do not leave the keyinside the vehicle before locking the
doors from the outside using the pow-
er door locking switches.

Key lock-in prevention func-
tionThis function prevents the doors from be-
ing locked with the key still in the ignition
switch.

Behavior with key lock-in preven-
tion function operative
With the driver’s door open, the doors are
automatically kept unlocked even if the
door locking switch is pushed to the front
(“LOCK”) position.

Behavior with key lock-in preven-
tion function non-operative

If the lock lever is turned to the rear
(“LOCK”) position with the driver’s door
open and the driver’s door is then closed
with the lock lever in that position, the driv-
er’s door is locked.

If the spare key is used to lock the driv-
er’s door from the outside of the vehicle,
the door is locked.
This function’s operative/non-operative
setting can be changed by a Saab dealer.
Contact a Saab dealer for details.
NOTEWhen leaving the vehicle, make sure
you are holding the key before locking
the doors.
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Remote keyless entry sys-temTwo transmitters are provided for your ve-
hicle.
The remote keyless entry system has the
following functions.

Locking and unlocking the doors (and
rear liftgate) without a key

Sounding a panic alarm

Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. See the next section “Alarm system”
for detailed information.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of In-
dustry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not express-
ly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
The operable distance of the keyless entry
system is approximately 30 feet (10
meters). However, this distance will vary
depending on environmental conditions.The system’s operable distance will be
shorter in areas near a facility or electronic
equipment emitting strong radio waves
such as a power plant, broadcast station,
TV tower, or remote controller of home
electronic appliances.
The remote keyless entry system does not
operate when the key is inserted in the ig-
nition switch to prevent accidental lockout.
: LOCK/ARM button
Press to Lock all doors.
Press and Hold to activate panic
alarm.
Press three times in a five-second
period to use vehicle finder func-
tion.: UNLOCK/DISARM button
1) Press once to Unlock driver’s
door.
2) Press a second time to Unlock
all other doors (and rear lift-
gate).

Locking the doorsBriefly press the “ ” button (for less
than two seconds) to lock all doors (and
rear liftgate).
An electronic chirp will sound once and
the turn signal lights will flash once.
Do not expose the transmitter to
severe shocks, such as those ex-
perienced as a result of dropping
or throwing.

Do not take the transmitter apart
except when replacing the bat-
tery.

Do not get the transmitter wet. If it
gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth
immediately.
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