wiper blades SAAB 9-7X 2008 Owners Manual

Windshield Wipers
The lever on the right side of the steering column
operates the windshield wipers.
7(Mist):Pull the lever down and release it for a
single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its original
position. For more cycles, hold the lever down
before releasing it.
9(Off):Put the lever in this position to turn off
the wipers.
&(Delay):Put the lever in this position to set a
delay between wipes. Turn the delay adjustment
band to set the length of the delay.
x(Delay Adjustment):Use this band to set the
length of the delay between wipes when using the delay
feature. The closer you move the band toward mist,
the longer the delay. The windshield wiper lever must
be in delay for this feature to work.
6(Low Speed):Put the lever in this position for
slow, steady wiping cycles.
1(High Speed):Put the lever in this position for
rapid wiping cycles.
If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds
while you are driving, the exterior lamps will come on
automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,
gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become
damaged, install new blades or blade inserts. For more
information, seeWindshield Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 5-57.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
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Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up
under your vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the
water. This can happen if the road is wet enough
and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is
hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning.
The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips
include:
Allow extra following distance.
Pass with caution.
Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
Keep the windshield washer uid reservoir lled.
Have good tires with proper tread depth.
SeeTires on page 5-60.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having
it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
Things to check on your own include:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Reservoir full?
Windows clean — inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:In good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:All levels checked?
Lamps:Do they all work and are lenses clean?
Tires:Are treads good? Are tires inated to
recommended pressure?
Weather and Maps:Safe to travel?
Have
up-to-date maps?
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High-Speed Operation...................................5-68
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-70
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................5-71
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-75
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-76
Buying New Tires.........................................5-77
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-79
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-79
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-81
Wheel Replacement......................................5-81
Tire Chains..................................................5-82
Accessory Inator.........................................5-83
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-85
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-86
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-87
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire..........................................5-90
Secondary Latch System...............................5-94
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-98
Spare Tire.................................................5-101
Appearance Care..........................................5-101
Interior Cleaning.........................................5-101
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-103
Leather......................................................5-103
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-104Care of Safety Belts....................................5-104
Weatherstrips.............................................5-104
Washing Your Vehicle..................................5-105
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-105
Finish Care................................................5-106
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-106
Aluminum Wheels.......................................5-107
Tires.........................................................5-107
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-108
Finish Damage...........................................5-108
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-108
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-108
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-109
Vehicle Identication.....................................5-110
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)................5-110
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-110
Electrical System..........................................5-111
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................5-111
Headlamps.................................................5-111
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-111
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-112
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-112
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-112
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..........................5-119
Capacities and Specications........................5-122
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp 921
Front Parking, Turn Signal Lamp 5702 NAK
Front/Rear Sidemarker 194
License Plate Lamp W5W
Halogen Headlamps
High-Beam 9005
Low-Beam (Halogen Only) H11
Rear Turn Signal 3757 AK
Stoplamp and Taillamp 3157
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer/retailer.
Windshield Replacement
Your vehicle is equipped with an acoustic windshield.
If you ever have to have your windshield replaced
be sure to get an acoustic windshield so you will
continue to have the benets an acoustic windshield
can provide.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear
or cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-3.
Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield
when no wiper blade is installed could damage the
windshield. Any damage that occurs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do not allow the
wiper blade arm to touch the windshield.
1. To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper arm
until it locks into a vertical position.
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Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by
hand may be necessary to remove residue from the
paint nish. You can get approved cleaning products
from your dealer/retailer. SeeVehicle Care/Appearance
Materials on page 5-109.
If your vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint nish,
the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat
paint nish.
Notice:Machine compounding or aggressive
polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint nish
may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and
polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat
paint nish on your vehicle.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage your vehicle’s nish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint nish looking
new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep
their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually
needed. However, you may use chrome polish on
chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary.
Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging
protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish, steam or
caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating of wax, rubbed
to high polish, is recommended for all bright metal parts.
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper
Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield and backglass with
glass cleaner.
Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper
towel soaked with windshield washer uid or a mild
detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when you
clean the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap and a buildup of
vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper streaking.
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged.
Wipers can be damaged by:
Extreme dusty conditions
Sand and salt
Heat and sun
Snow and ice, without proper removal
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Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d)
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid
as needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
in this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Check transmission uid level and add uid as needed.See footnote (g).•
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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, chafing, 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, chafing, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if
they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all
pipes, fittings and clamps; replace with genuine parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure testof 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)Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades,
if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn
or damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 5-57andWindshield, Backglass, and Wiper
Blades on page 5-106for more information.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety
belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any
other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you
see anything that might keep a safety belt system
from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or
frayed safety belts replaced. Also see Checking
the Restraint Systems on page 1-68.
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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 TF337
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C
Engine Oil Filter
4.2L L6 89017342 PF61
5.3L V8; 6.0L V8 89017524 PF48
Spark Plugs
4.2L L6 12598004 41-103
5.3L V8; 6.0L V8 12571164 41-985
Wiper Blades
Front – 22 inches (56 cm) 15214346 —
Rear – 13 inches (33 cm) 15232655 —
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-66
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-111
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-23
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-24
Air Conditioning..............................................3-20
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-31
Readiness Light..........................................3-30
Airbag System................................................1-52
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-60
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-57
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-55
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-66
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-59
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-61
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-66
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-59
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-49
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-10
All-Wheel-Drive Service Light............................3-42
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-92
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................3-92Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-4
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-35
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-107
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-104
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-108
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-105
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-103
Finish Care...............................................5-106
Finish Damage..........................................5-108
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-104
Interior Cleaning........................................5-101
Leather....................................................5-103
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-108
Tires........................................................5-107
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-108
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-109
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-105
Weatherstrips............................................5-104
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-106
Appointments, Scheduling Service....................... 7-7
Audio System.................................................3-60
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-91
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-92
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual..............................3-76
Radio Reception..........................................3-91
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-89
Setting the Clock.........................................3-60
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Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-108
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-39
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position........................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position.........................1-48
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-49
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-107
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-105
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-103
Finish Care...............................................5-106
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-104
Interior.....................................................5-101
Leather....................................................5-103
Tires........................................................5-107
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-108
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-105
Weatherstrips............................................5-104
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-106Climate Control System
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-25
Dual Automatic............................................3-20
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-24
Rear..........................................................3-24
Clock, Setting.................................................3-60
Collision Damage Repair................................... 7-9
Compass.......................................................2-33
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-16
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-36
Heater, Engine............................................2-23
Cooling System..............................................5-32
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-41
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-45
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects to Saab..................7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-12
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