suspension SAAB 9-7X 2007 User Guide

Additional Required Services (cont’d)
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Engine cooling system service (or every
ve years, whichever occurs rst).
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (l).•
Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chang, etc.(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced
if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes, ttings and clamps; replace with genuine
parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation,
a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure
cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser is recommended at least
once a year.
(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or
cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn
or damaged or that streak or miss areas of
the windshield.
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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, CA1-163-005
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.
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, the Service Bulletin reference number
can be obtained by contacting your Saab dealer or
by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483).
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 322
Accessory Inator........................................ 404
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 166
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 81
Additives, Fuel............................................ 325
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 434
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal............ 110
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 339
Air Conditioning........................................... 167
Air Suspension............................................ 303
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 179
Readiness Light....................................... 178
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 473
Airbag System............................................... 64
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 72
Passenger Sensing System....................... 74
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 80
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 72
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 73Airbag System (cont.)
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 70
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 67
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 368
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 275
All-Wheel-Drive Service Light....................... 192
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 261
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 261
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 269
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 184
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 429
Care of Safety Belts................................ 427
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 431
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 428
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 423
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 425
Finish Care.............................................. 428
Finish Damage......................................... 430
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 426
Leather.................................................... 426
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 430
Tires........................................................ 430
Underbody Maintenance........................... 431
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Door
Delayed Locking........................................ 94
Locks......................................................... 92
Power Door Locks..................................... 93
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 94
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 97
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 24
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 194
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 195
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 205
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 199
Driving
At Night................................................... 281
City.......................................................... 285
Defensive................................................. 264
Drunken................................................... 265
Freeway................................................... 286
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 288
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 282
Off-Road.................................................. 281
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 296
Winter...................................................... 291
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 167
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 243E
Electric Power Management........................ 164
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 434
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 435
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 435
Headlamps............................................... 434
Power Windows and Other
Power Options...................................... 435
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 442
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 434
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
System.................................................... 303
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 339
Battery..................................................... 361
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 187
Coolant.................................................... 344
Coolant Heater......................................... 110
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 186
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 461
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 330
Exhaust................................................... 119
Fan Noise................................................ 355
Oil ........................................................... 334
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Spare Tire................................................... 423
Accessory Inator..................................... 404
Installing.................................................. 410
Removing................................................ 408
Storing..................................................... 420
Specications, Capacities............................ 445
Speedometer............................................... 176
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 271
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 185
StabiliTrak®Service Light............................. 185
Starting Your Engine................................... 108
Steering...................................................... 276
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 259
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 151
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 140
Cupholder(s)............................................ 139
Glove Box................................................ 139
Luggage Carrier....................................... 141
Overhead Console................................... 140
Rear Floor Storage Lid............................ 142
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 295
Sun Visors.................................................. 101
Suspension................................................. 303
T
Tachometer................................................. 176
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps............................. 374
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 258
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 101
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 102
PASS-Key
®III .......................................... 103
PASS-Key®III Operation.......................... 104
Throttle, Adjustable...................................... 110
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 151
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 186
Tires........................................................... 380
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 429
Buying New Tires..................................... 398
Chains..................................................... 404
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 406
Cleaning.................................................. 430
Different Size........................................... 400
High-Speed Operation.............................. 390
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 406
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 388
Inator, Accessory.................................... 404
Inspection and Rotation............................ 396
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 410
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