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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets Standard
GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-14.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-22.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherWindshield Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category
LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemPower Steering Fluid
(Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specication”
on the label.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category
LB or GC-LB.
Front and
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (Part No. U.S. 12378261,
in Canada 10953455) meeting GM
Specication 9986115.
Transfer CaseAUTO-TRAK II Fluid
(Part No. U.S. 12378508,
in Canada 10953626).
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Normal 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 —
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C
Engine Oil Filter
4200 L6 89017342 PF61
5300 V8 88984215 PF46
Spark Plugs
4200 L6 12569190 41-981
5300 V8 12571164 41-985
Wiper Blades
Front – 22 inches (56 cm) 15214346 —
Rear – 13 inches (33 cm) 15262794 —
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If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it nds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your dealer,
or General Motors.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the
Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the hotline.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors
of Canada Limited. You may call them at 1-800-333-0510
or write to:
Transport Canada
Place de Ville Tower C
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Reporting Safety Defects to Saab
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify
Saab. Please call the Saab Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-955-9007, or write:
Saab Cars USA, Inc.
Saab Customer Assistance Center
4405-A International Boulevard
Norcross, GA 30093
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-1999
(English or French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 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.
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Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and specications for Saab
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give 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.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your Saab
dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483).
Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current and
past model Saab vehicles. To request an order form,
please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on
the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-96
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-81
Radio with CD............................................3-57
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-69
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-92
Setting the Time..........................................3-56
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-93
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-95
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-96
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-24
B
Battery..........................................................5-38
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-20
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-27
System Warning Light..................................3-33
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-22Brakes..........................................................5-35
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-47
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-48
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-47
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-48
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-47
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-51
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps.................5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-64
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-106
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-30, 4-24, 4-35
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-88
Your CD and DVD Player.............................3-95
Your CDs and DVDs....................................3-95
Cargo Cover..................................................2-44
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-44
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E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-94
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-95
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-95
Headlamps.................................................5-95
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-95
Rear Underseat Fuse Block.........................5-103
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-95
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System....4-34
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Battery.......................................................5-38
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-35
Coolant......................................................5-22
Coolant Heater............................................2-23
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-35
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-10
Exhaust.....................................................2-30
Fan Noise..................................................5-32
Oil .............................................................5-14
Oil Life System...........................................5-17
Overheating................................................5-25
Reduced Power Light...................................3-40
Starting......................................................2-21Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-5
Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-24
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finish Damage...............................................5-92
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-96
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-70
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-71
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-82
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-20
Power Steering...........................................5-33
Windshield Washer......................................5-34
Fog Lamps....................................................3-17
Front Axle......................................................5-46
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-5
California Fuel.............................................. 5-4
Check Gas Cap Light...................................3-43
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-8
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-6
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Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-54
Accessory Inator........................................5-68
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-91
Buying New Tires........................................5-64
Chains.......................................................5-68
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-71
Cleaning....................................................5-91
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-70
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-60
Inspection and Rotation................................5-62
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-74
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-74
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-72
Secondary Latch System..............................5-79
Spare Tire..................................................5-84
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-82
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-55
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-65
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-66
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-66
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-63
Top Strap......................................................1-35
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-37
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-34
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-35
Your Vehicle...............................................4-34Traction
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.................................... 4-8
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-20
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Trip Odometer................................................3-27
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-95
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-65
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-29
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-50
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-5
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-94
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-94
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