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Saab 2007 9-7X Owner's Manual

Summary of 2007 9-7X

  • Page 1

    Seats and restraint systems ....................... 7 front seats .............................................. 9 rear seats ............................................. 16 safety belts ............................................ 18 child restraints ...................................... 38 airba...

  • Page 2

    Service and appearance care .................. 319 service ................................................. 322 fuel ...................................................... 324 checking things under the hood ......... 329 all-wheel drive ..................................... 368 rear axle .............

  • Page 3: Canadian Owners

    Saab automobile, saab cars usa, saab, saab 9-7x, 9-7x and the saab emblem are registered trademarks of saab automobile, ab. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in ...

  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    How to use this manual many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. Index a good place...

  • Page 5: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Vehicle damage warnings also, in this manual you will find these notices: notice: these mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly....

  • Page 6

    These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: 6.

  • Page 7: Section 1

    Front seats ..................................................... 9 power seats ................................................. 9 power lumbar .............................................. 9 heated seats .............................................. 10 memory seat, mirrors, and pedals .............

  • Page 8: Section 1

    Airbag system .............................................. 64 where are the airbags? .............................. 67 when should an airbag inflate? .................. 70 what makes an airbag inflate? ................... 72 how does an airbag restrain? ................... 72 what will you see aft...

  • Page 9: Front Seats

    Front seats power seats the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the seat cushions. • move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward. • raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal control up or do...

  • Page 10: Heated Seats

    Heated seats your vehicle has heated front seats. The buttons used to control this feature are located on the front door armrests. The engine must be running for the heated seat feature to work. To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button with the heated seat and seatback symbol. Press the ...

  • Page 11

    Memory seat, mirrors, and pedals the controls for the memory function are located on the driver’s door. These buttons are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seating position, both outside mirror positions, and the adjustable pedals, if equipped. The settings for these featur...

  • Page 12

    To recall the memory settings, do one of the following: • press and release button 1 or 2 while the vehicle is in park (p). A single chime will sound and the memory position will be recalled. • if programmed to do so through the driver information center (dic), pressing the unlock button on the remo...

  • Page 13: Power Reclining Seatbacks

    To recall the easy exit seat position, do one of the following: • press the easy exit seat button on the memory control while the vehicle is in park (p). The seat will move to the stored exit position. • or, if the easy exit seat feature is activated in the driver information center (dic), removing ...

  • Page 14: Caution:

    { caution: sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap be...

  • Page 15: Head Restraints

    Head restraints adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top ...

  • Page 16: Rear Seats

    Rear seats rear seat operation your vehicle has flip and fold second row seats which provide additional cargo space. To flip and fold the seat(s), do the following: 1. Pull up on the loop located where the seat cushion meets the seatback and flip the seat cushion forward. Notice: folding a rear seat...

  • Page 17: Caution:

    To return the seat(s) to the original position, do the following: { caution: if the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 1. Lift the seatback until i...

  • Page 18: Safety Belts

    Safety belts safety belts: they are for everyone this part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. { caution: do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you ...

  • Page 19

    A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years o...

  • Page 20

    Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 20

  • Page 21

    The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Or the instrument panel... 21.

  • Page 22: Safety Belts

    Or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle aft...

  • Page 23

    Q: if i am a good driver, and i never drive far from home, why should i wear safety belts? A: you may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your contro...

  • Page 24: Driver Position

    Driver position lap-shoulder belt the driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “seats” in the index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. ...

  • Page 25

    5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, th...

  • Page 26: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. { caution: you can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against ...

  • Page 27: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. { caution: you can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal in...

  • Page 28: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is buckled in the wrong place. { caution: you can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious i...

  • Page 29: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { caution: you can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head an...

  • Page 30: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is twisted across the body. { caution: you can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix ...

  • Page 31

    To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts work for everyone, inclu...

  • Page 32: Rear Seat Passengers

    The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right front passenger position to learn...

  • Page 33

    Lap-shoulder belt all rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slig...

  • Page 34: Caution:

    The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious ...

  • Page 35

    Rear safety belt comfort guides rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for ...

  • Page 36: Caution:

    3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { caution: a safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could caution: (continued) caution: (continued) be ...

  • Page 37: Safety Belt Pretensioners

    To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide. Slide the guide back onto its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback. Safety belt pretensioners your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and ri...

  • Page 38: Child Restraints

    Child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Q: what is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt sho...

  • Page 39: Caution:

    { caution: never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: what if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, ...

  • Page 40: Caution:

    { caution: never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide caution: (continued) caution: (continued) under the belt. The belt’s force would then be appl...

  • Page 41: Caution:

    { caution: children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts. Every time infants and young children ride in vehic...

  • Page 42: Caution:

    { caution: children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag sy...

  • Page 43: Caution:

    When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitatio...

  • Page 44: Child Restraint Systems

    Child restraint systems an infant car bed (a), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rear-facing infant seat (b) pr...

  • Page 45

    A forward-facing child seat (c-e) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as t-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (f-g) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a sho...

  • Page 46: Caution:

    Q: how should i use a child restraint? A: a child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purch...

  • Page 47: Caution:

    When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufact...

  • Page 48: Caution:

    Where to put the restraint accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child s...

  • Page 49: Caution:

    If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the passenger airbag status indicator shows off and the airbag is off. Here is why: { caution: a child in a rear-...

  • Page 50: Children (Latch)

    Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) the latch system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The latch system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use wi...

  • Page 51

    Top tether anchor a top tether (a, c) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (b) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of th...

  • Page 52

    Lower anchor and top tether anchor locations i (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. J (lower anchor): seating positions with two lower anchors. To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the...

  • Page 53

    The top tether anchors for each rear seating position are located on the floor in the cargo area of your vehicle. Do not use the rear tie-down brackets near the liftgate for top tethers. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restrain...

  • Page 54: Caution:

    Securing a child restraint designed for the latch system { caution: if a latch-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a latch-type child restraint is pr...

  • Page 55: Caution:

    { caution: children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Secure any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set ...

  • Page 56

    1.4. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if your vehicle has one. Refer to the child restraint instructions...

  • Page 57: Outside Seat Position

    Securing a child restraint in a rear outside seat position if your child restraint has the latch system, see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 50. If your child restraint does not have the latch system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in thi...

  • Page 58

    4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forwa...

  • Page 59: Center Rear Seat Position

    6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 50. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in di...

  • Page 60: Right Front Seat Position

    Securing a child restraint in the right front seat position your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See where to put the restraint on page 48. In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The passenger s...

  • Page 61

    Caution: (continued) if you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front se...

  • Page 62

    4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 62.

  • Page 63

    6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the ...

  • Page 64: Airbag System

    Airbag system your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and another frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle also has roof-mounted side impact airbags designed for either side impact or rollover deployment. Roof-mounted side impact airbags are available for the driver and th...

  • Page 65: Caution:

    Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { caution: you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or...

  • Page 66: Caution:

    { caution: both frontal and roof-mounted side impact airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inflating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inflation...

  • Page 67: Where Are The Airbags?

    There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See airbag readiness light on page 178 for more information. Where are the airbag...

  • Page 68

    The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver is in the ceiling above the side windows. 68.

  • Page 69: Caution:

    The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger is in the ceiling above the side windows. { caution: if something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that per...

  • Page 70

    When should an airbag inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds take into acc...

  • Page 71

    Frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger) are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. Your vehicle has seat position sensors which enables the sensing system to monitor the position of the driver’s seat and the right front passenger’s seat. S...

  • Page 72

    What makes an airbag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. Additionally, in the case of a “rollover capable” roof-mounted side impact airbag, the sensing system detects that the vehicle is about to roll over. The sensing syste...

  • Page 73: Inflates?

    What will you see after an airbag inflates? After a frontal airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-mounted rollover airbags may still be at least partially inflated minutes after the vehicle comes to rest. Some components of th...

  • Page 74: Passenger Sensing System

    In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for your airbag...

  • Page 75

    The words on and off, or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word on or the word off, or the symbol for on or the symbol for off, will be visible. See passenger airbag status indicator on page 179. The passenger sensing sy...

  • Page 76: Caution:

    If your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, a label on your sun visor says, “never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” this is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { caution: a child in a rear-facing child rest...

  • Page 77: Caution:

    If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the passenger airbag status indicator shows off and the airbag is off. Here is why: { caution: a child in a rear-...

  • Page 78

    • the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat. • a right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time. • the right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints. • or, if there is a criti...

  • Page 79: Caution:

    If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes...

  • Page 80: Caution:

    Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle on page 81 for m...

  • Page 81: Caution:

    { caution: for up to 10 seconds, after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to ...

  • Page 82: Restraint System Check

    Q: because i have a disability, i have to get my vehicle modified. How can i find out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, the inside review mirror, cei...

  • Page 83: After A Crash

    Notice: if you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag, or the side impact airbag covering on the ceiling near the side windows, the airbag may not work properly. You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instru...

  • Page 84

    If the latch system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new latch system parts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have latch system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary eve...

  • Page 85: Section 2

    Keys .............................................................. 87 remote keyless entry (rke) system .......... 89 remote keyless entry (rke) system operation .................................... 90 doors and locks .......................................... 92 door locks ...........................

  • Page 86: Section 2

    Outside curb view assist mirror ................ 124 outside convex mirror ............................... 124 outside heated mirrors ............................. 124 onstar ® system .......................................... 125 universal home remote system ................ 128 universal home remo...

  • Page 87: Keys

    Keys { caution: leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 87.

  • Page 88

    This vehicle has double-sided keys that can be used for the ignition and door lock. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a key code number. The key code number tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this num...

  • Page 89: System

    Remote keyless entry (rke) system your remote keyless entry (rke) system operates on a radio frequency subject to federal communications commission (fcc) rules and with industry canada. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This ...

  • Page 90: System Operation

    Remote keyless entry (rke) system operation with this system you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. The remote keyless entry transmitter buttons will not operate when the key is in the...

  • Page 91

    Battery replacement under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time...

  • Page 92: Doors And Locks

    Doors and locks door locks { caution: unlocked doors can be dangerous. • passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors...

  • Page 93: Power Door Locks

    There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use the remote keyless entry transmitter or the key. From the inside, slide the manual lever forward or rearward. The manual lever on each door works only that door’s lock. Power door locks the power door lock switches are loc...

  • Page 94: Delayed Locking

    Delayed locking this feature delays the locking of the doors and the liftgate when using the power lock or the remote keyless entry system. The first press of the power door lock switch or lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter with the driver’s door open will activate the delay locking...

  • Page 95

    Programmable locking feature following are the two locking modes that can be programmed: mode 1: all doors lock when the transmission is shifted out of park (p). Mode 2: all doors lock when the vehicle speed is greater than 8 mph (13 km/h). The automatic door locks were pre-programmed at the factory...

  • Page 96

    Programmable unlocking feature the following is the list of available programming options: mode 1: driver’s door unlocks when the transmission is shifted into park (p). Mode 2: all doors unlock when the transmission is shifted into park (p). Mode 3: all doors unlock when the key is removed from the ...

  • Page 97: Rear Door Security Locks

    Rear door security locks your vehicle may have this feature. You can lock the rear doors so they cannot be opened from the inside by passengers. To use one of these locks do the following: 1. Open one of the rear doors. You will find a security lock lever located on the inside edge of each rear door...

  • Page 98: Liftgate/liftglass

    Liftgate/liftglass { caution: it can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or liftglass open because carbon monoxide (co) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell co. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or oth...

  • Page 99: Windows

    Windows { caution: leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with ...

  • Page 100: Power Windows

    Power windows the controls for the power windows are located on the armrest on each of the side doors. With power windows, the switches operate the windows when the ignition is in run, acc or when retained accessory power (rap) is active. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 108. The driver’s ...

  • Page 101: Sun Visors

    Window lockout o (lockout): your vehicle has a lockout feature to prevent passengers from operating the power windows. The lockout switch is located in front of the window switches on the driver’s door. A light in the lockout switch will come on to show that the switch has been activated. Press the ...

  • Page 102: Content Theft-Deterrent

    Content theft-deterrent your vehicle is equipped with a content theft-deterrent alarm system. Here is how to operate the system: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter. The security light should flash. 3. Close all doors. The securi...

  • Page 103: Pass-Key

    Testing the alarm the alarm can be tested by following these steps: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. 3. G...

  • Page 104: Pass-Key

    Pass-key ® iii operation your vehicle is equipped with the pass-key ® iii (personalized automotive security system) theft-deterrent system. Pass-key ® iii is a passive theft-deterrent system. This means you do not have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or...

  • Page 105

    It is possible for the pass-key ® iii decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. This procedure is for programming additional keys only. Canadian owners: if you lose or damage your keys, only a gm dealer can service pass-key ®...

  • Page 106: Vehicle

    Starting and operating your vehicle new vehicle break-in notice: your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). • do not drive at any one cons...

  • Page 107: Ignition Positions

    Ignition positions use the key to turn the ignition switch to four different positions. The ignition switch is located on the center console. 9 (lock): this position locks the ignition and transmission. It is a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove the key when the ignition is tur...

  • Page 108: Starting The Engine

    Key in the ignition never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s door. Always remember to remove your key from the ignition and take it with...

  • Page 109

    Your vehicle has a computer-controlled cranking system. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to the start position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicl...

  • Page 110: Engine Coolant Heater

    Adjustable throttle and brake pedal if your vehicle has this feature, you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals. This feature is designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot move farther away from the standard position, but can move closer for better pedal reach. If your ...

  • Page 111: Caution:

    To use the engine coolant heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment next to the battery box facing the engine. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt ac outlet. { caution: plugging the cord ...

  • Page 112: Caution:

    Automatic transmission operation there are several different positions for your gear shift lever. Park (p): this position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. { caution: it is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if ...

  • Page 113: Caution:

    Make sure the shift lever is fully in park (p) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply the regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from park (p) when the ignition key is in run. ...

  • Page 114

    Drive (d): this position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. • going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator a...

  • Page 115

    To shift to the second (2) position, you must first press the large button on the shift handle. While the button is pressed, move the shifter in the second (2) position. You can also use second (2) for starting the vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces. First (1): this position reduces vehic...

  • Page 116: Parking Brake

    Parking brake to set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your foot and pull up on the parking brake lever located between the seats. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See brake system warning light on page 183. T...

  • Page 117: Shifting Into Park (P)

    Shifting into park (p) { caution: it can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your v...

  • Page 118: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Torque lock if you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into park (p) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of park (p). This is called “torque lock.” to preven...

  • Page 119: Engine Exhaust

    Engine exhaust { caution: engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (co), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • your exhaust system sounds strange or different. • your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • your veh...

  • Page 120: Caution:

    Running the engine while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { caution: idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under engine exhaust on p...

  • Page 121: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® and compass your vehicle may have an automatic-dimming rearview mirror with a compass and the onstar ® system. There are three additional buttons for the onstar ® system. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe t...

  • Page 122

    Compass calibration press and hold the on/off button to activate the compass calibration mode. Cal will be displayed in the compass window on the mirror. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. Compass variance co...

  • Page 123: With Compass

    Automatic dimming rearview mirror with compass your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass. O (on/off): this is the on/off button for the automatic dimming feature and compass. See automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® and compass on page 121 for information o...

  • Page 124: Outside Convex Mirror

    Outside curb view assist mirror the passenger’s outside mirror will adjust to a preset tilt position while the vehicle is in reverse (r) gear. Curb view assist may be useful when you are parallel parking. The mirror will return to normal position when the vehicle is shifted out of reverse (r) gear. ...

  • Page 125: Onstar

    Onstar ® system onstar ® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to onstar ® emergency advisors who can request emergen...

  • Page 126

    Available services with safe & sound ® plan • automatic notification of airbag deployment • advanced automatic crash notification (aacn) (if equipped) • link to emergency services • roadside assistance • stolen vehicle location assistance • accidentassist • remote door unlock/vehicle alert • onstar ...

  • Page 127

    Onstar ® virtual advisor onstar ® virtual advisor is a feature of onstar ® hands-free calling that uses your minutes to access location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topi...

  • Page 128: Universal Home Remote

    Onstar ® service that involves location information about your vehicle cannot work unless gps satellite signals are unobstructed and available in that place as well. Your vehicle must have a working electrical system (including adequate battery power) for the onstar ® equipment to operate. There are...

  • Page 129: (With One Triangular Led)

    This device complies with rss-210 of industry canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The canadian registrat...

  • Page 130

    Universal home remote system operation (with three round led) your vehicle may have the universal home remote system. If there are three round light emitting diode (led) above the universal home remote system buttons, follow the instructions below. If there is one triangular led above the universal ...

  • Page 131

    If you do not know if your garage door opener is a fixed code or rolling code device, open your garage door opener’s remote control battery cover. Your garage door opener is a fixed code device if there is a panel of switches. If not, your garage door opener is a rolling code device. Programming uni...

  • Page 132

    2. Write down the eight to 12 coding switch settings from left to right. When the switch is in the up position, write “on,” and when a switch is in the down position, write “off”. If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “middle”. 3. Enter these positions into the universal home re...

  • Page 133

    5. After entering the switch settings, press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink...

  • Page 134

    2. Go to the garage. Locate the garage door motor head and press and release the “learn” button. After pressing the “learn” button, you have 10 to 30 seconds to complete step 4 depending on your garage control unit. If you cannot locate the “learn” button, refer to the owner’s guide for your garage ...

  • Page 135

    Reprogramming universal home remote buttons you can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions. Erasing universal home remote buttons you should erase the programmed buttons when you sell the vehicle or terminate your lease. To erase either rolling code or fixed code on the uni...

  • Page 136

    Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the universal home remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future u...

  • Page 137

    4. The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after universal home remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained universal home remote button and observe the indicator light. If the ind...

  • Page 138

    Gate operator and canadian programming canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for universal home remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some u.S. Gate operators are manufact...

  • Page 139: Storage Areas

    Reprogramming a single universal home remote button to program a device to universal home remote using a universal home remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired universal home remote button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to fl...

  • Page 140: Overhead Console

    Overhead console your vehicle may have this feature. The overhead console may include reading lamps, a universal home remote, and a moonroof switch. See the following for more information: • reading lamps on page 164. • universal home remote system (with three round led) on page 128 or universal hom...

  • Page 141: Luggage Carrier

    Luggage carrier { caution: if you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. What you are carrying could be violently ...

  • Page 142: Rear Floor Storage Lid

    Rear floor storage lid { caution: if any removable convenience item is not secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly. Your vehicle has a rear cargo area with a removable storage lid. To remove ...

  • Page 143: Caution:

    To remove the cargo cover, do the following: 1. Release the cover from the latch posts and carefully roll it back up. 2. Squeeze one endcap and remove it from the pocket in the trim panel. 3. Remove the cargo cover from the other endcap so that you can remove the shade from the vehicle. { caution: a...

  • Page 144: Moonroof

    Moonroof the vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding moonroof. The ignition must be turned to run, acc, or retained accessory power (rap) must be active to operate it. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 108. The moonroof switch is located in the overhead console. Press and release the b...

  • Page 145: Section 3

    Instrument panel overview ........................ 148 hazard warning flashers .......................... 150 other warning devices ............................. 150 horn .......................................................... 150 tilt wheel .................................................. 151 ...

  • Page 146: Section 3

    Tire pressure light .................................... 186 malfunction indicator lamp ........................ 187 oil pressure gage ..................................... 190 security light ............................................ 191 cruise control light .................................. 191...

  • Page 147: ✍ Notes

    ✍ notes 147.

  • Page 148: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview 148.

  • Page 149

    The main components of your instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlets. See outlet adjustment on page 172. B. Turn signal/multifunction lever. See turn signal/multifunction lever on page 151. C. Audio steering wheel controls. See audio steering wheel controls on page 259. D. Horn. See horn o...

  • Page 150: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning flashers your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard warning flashers work n...

  • Page 151: Tilt Wheel

    Tilt wheel the steering wheel should be adjusted before you drive. The tilt lever is located to the left of the steering column, under the turn signal lever. It can be raised to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wh...

  • Page 152

    Turn and lane-change signals the turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions let you signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever returns automatically. An arrow on the ...

  • Page 153: Flash-to-Pass

    Headlamp high/low-beam changer to change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will a...

  • Page 154: Windshield Wipers

    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 leve...

  • Page 155: Windshield Washer

    Windshield washer l (windshield washer): to spray washer fluid on the windshield, press the windshield washer paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. { caution: in freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise...

  • Page 156: Headlamp Washer

    Headlamp washer your vehicle may be equipped with a headlamp washer system. The headlamp washers clear debris from the headlamp lenses by soaking the lens with fluid, waiting for about five seconds, then rinsing the loose debris from the lenses. The headlamp washers are located under the headlamps. ...

  • Page 157: Caution:

    If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. { caution: cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast chan...

  • Page 158

    Resuming a set speed suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch briefly from on to resum...

  • Page 159

    Passing another vehicle while using cruise control use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using cruise control on hills how well your cruise control will work on hills depends u...

  • Page 160: Headlamps

    Headlamps the exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever. See turn signal/multifunction lever on page 151. O (exterior lamp control): turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has the following four pos...

  • Page 161: Automatic Headlamp System

    Daytime running lamps (drl) daytime running lamps (drl) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Drl can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional dayti...

  • Page 162: Fog Lamps

    There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the daytime running lamps (drl) and the automatic headlamp systems, so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The drl and automatic headlamp system are only affected whe...

  • Page 163: Dome Lamps

    Instrument panel brightness turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the interior lamps. Dome lamps the dome lamps will automatically come on when you open a door, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in. You can a...

  • Page 164: Entry Lighting

    Entry lighting the vehicle has entry lighting. When any door is opened, the dome lamps come on as long as the dome override lamp override button is not pressed in. When all the doors are closed, the lamps stay on for a short period of time and then turn off automatically. If you use the remote keyle...

  • Page 165

    A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. Epm works to prevent excessive discha...

  • Page 166: Accessory Power Outlet(S)

    Accessory power outlet(s) with the accessory power outlets, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or cb radio. Your vehicle has three accessory power outlets. There are two outlets located below the climate controls and one outlet is on the rear of the center fl...

  • Page 167: Climate Controls

    Climate controls dual automatic climate control system with this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. When your vehicle is first started and the climate control system is on, or if the climate control system has been turned on, the display will show the drive...

  • Page 168

    Passenger’s side temperature knob: turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually raise or lower the temperature on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing toward the passenger. The passenger’s temper...

  • Page 169

    Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: 1. Press the auto button. When auto is selected, the air conditioning operation and air outlet mode will be automatically controlled. The air conditioning compressor will run continuously when the outside temperature is over approxima...

  • Page 170

    6 (floor): this mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets. Some air also comes out of the defroster and side window outlets. The recirculation button cannot be selected in floor mode. @ (recirculation): press this button to turn recirculation mode on or off. When this button is pressed, an i...

  • Page 171

    If you turn the air conditioning off while in front defrost or defog mode, the air conditioning symbol will turn off, however, the a/c compressor will remain on to help de-humidify the air inside the vehicle. If one of the other modes is selected the compressor will then turn the a/c off until it is...

  • Page 172: Outlet Adjustment

    Rear window defogger the rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. (rear): press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear window defogg...

  • Page 173

    Rear climate control system the lower buttons on the rear seat audio are used to adjust the rear seat climate controls. The temperature of the air coming through the rear outlets is determined by the front passenger’s temperature setting. Z9y (fan) press this button to adjust the fan speed. Z\y (mod...

  • Page 174: Indicators

    Warning lights, gages, and indicators this part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying...

  • Page 175: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument panel cluster your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. United states version sho...

  • Page 176: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and odometer the speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the united states) or kilometers (used in canada). The odometer mileage can be checked witho...

  • Page 177: Passenger Safety Belt

    Safety belt reminder light when the key is turned to run or start, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind you buckle your safety belt. The driver safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will flash for several more. You should buckle your seat belt. This...

  • Page 178: Airbag Readiness Light

    Airbag readiness light there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules...

  • Page 179

    Passenger airbag status indicator your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator. When the ignition key is turned to run or start, the passenger airbag status indicator will light on and off, or the symbol for on and off, for several secon...

  • Page 180: Caution:

    If the word on or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate). { caution: if the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it me...

  • Page 181: Caution:

    If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the passenger airbag status indicator shows off and the airbag is off. Here is why: { caution: even though the pa...

  • Page 182: Charging System Light

    Charging system light the charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the cha...

  • Page 183

    When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. The gage may transition from a higher to lower or a lower to higher reading. This is normal. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. The voltmeter gage may also read lower wh...

  • Page 184: Caution:

    This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to run. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to pus...

  • Page 185: Stabilitrak

    Stabilitrak ® service light this light will come on briefly when the engine is started. This light will come on if a problem is detected in the stabilitrak ® system. For more information see stabilitrak ® system on page 271. Stabilitrak ® indicator light this warning light should come on briefly whe...

  • Page 186: Tire Pressure Light

    Engine coolant temperature gage this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the en...

  • Page 187: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction indicator lamp check engine light your vehicle has a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called obd ii (on-board diagnostics-second generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life...

  • Page 188

    This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: • light flashing — a misfire condition has been detected. A m...

  • Page 189

    Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with...

  • Page 190: Oil Pressure Gage

    Oil pressure gage the oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kpa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low press...

  • Page 191: Security Light

    Security light this light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward start. See pass-key ® iii operation on page 104 for additional information regarding the security light. Cruise control light this light will come on when the cruise control is set. See cruise control on page 156 for more in...

  • Page 192: Highbeam On Light

    Highbeam on light this light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 153. Service all-wheel drive light this light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it is working. The service all-wheel drive light comes ...

  • Page 193: Gate Ajar Light

    Gate ajar light if this light comes on, the liftgate or liftglass is not completely shut. Close the liftgate or liftglass. Never drive with the liftgate or liftglass even partially open. Fuel gage when the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining. Here are four ...

  • Page 194: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Low fuel warning light the light next to the fuel gage will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See fuel on page 324. Check gas cap light if your vehicle has this light, it will come on if...

  • Page 196

    Fuel information button r (fuel information): press this button to scroll through the fuel range, fuel used, average fuel economy, and the engine oil life system. Fuel range: press the fuel information button until range appears on the display. This mode shows the remaining distance you can drive wi...

  • Page 197

    In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the maintenance schedule in this manual. See engine oil on page 334 and scheduled maintenance on page 450. Trip information button 3 (trip information): press this button to scroll through the...

  • Page 198

    Tire pressures: press the trip information button until tire pressures appears on the display. This mode shows the tire pressure in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kpa). Press the select button to scroll through the following information: • lf tire shows the tire pressure for the front ...

  • Page 199: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Dic warnings and messages messages are displayed on the dic to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate action. Press any of the di...

  • Page 200

    Check washer fluid this message displays if the washer fluid level is low. Adding washer fluid to the windshield washer fluid reservoir clears this message. See windshield washer fluid on page 357. This message clears itself after 10 seconds, or you can press any of the dic buttons, or the trip stem...

  • Page 201

    Front fog lamps on this message displays if the fog lamps are turned on. The message clears after 10 seconds. See fog lamps on page 162 and turn signal/ multifunction lever on page 151 for more information. Fuel level low this message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low in the vehic...

  • Page 202

    Oil pressure low/stop engine notice: if you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the driver information center (dic), stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low...

  • Page 203

    Service air bag this message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your dealer inspect the system for problems. See airbag readiness light on page 178 and airbag system on page 64 for more information. Press any of the dic buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge this message ...

  • Page 204

    Service tire monitor this message displays if a part on the tire pressure monitor (tpm) system is not working properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of the four sensors are missing or inoperable, the warning comes on in about 20 minutes. A sensor would be missing, for example, if you put diff...

  • Page 205: Dic Vehicle Customization

    Tighten fuel cap this message may display and a chime may sound if the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly. Fully reinstall the fuel cap. See filling the tank on page 326. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel ...

  • Page 206

    Press the customization button to scroll through the available customizable options. After pressing the customization button, vehicle settings momentarily displays before going to a customization option. Lock doors press the customization button until lock doors: in gear appears in the display. To s...

  • Page 207

    Lock feedback press the customization button until lock feedback: both appears in the display. To select your preference for the feedback you receive when locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter, press the select button while lock feedback: both is displayed on the dic. P...

  • Page 208

    Unlock feedback: off: there will be no feedback when unlocking the vehicle. Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the dic to select it and move on to the next feature. Headlamp delay press the customization button until headlamp delay: 10 sec...

  • Page 209

    Easy exit seat press the customization button until easy exit seat: off appears in the display. To select your preference for seat position exit, press the select button while easy exit seat: off is displayed on the dic. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: easy exit...

  • Page 210

    Seat recall: on remote: the driver’s memory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals position you saved will be recalled when you unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the dic to...

  • Page 211

    Alarm warning: off: there will be no alarm warning on activation. Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while your choice is displayed on the dic to select it and move on to the next feature. For more information on alarm warning type, see content theft-deterrent on ...

  • Page 212: Audio System(S)

    If u.S. (english) is chosen, all information will be displayed in english units. For example, distance will be displayed in miles (mi) and fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg). If metric (km/l) is chosen, all information will be displayed in metric units. For example, distance will be displayed in...

  • Page 213: Setting The Time

    Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving. While your vehicle is parked: • familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • familiarize yourself with its operation. • set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting t...

  • Page 214: Radio With Cd

    Radio with cd xm™ satellite radio service xm™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous united states and canada. Xm™ offers a large variety of coast-to-coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, traffic/weather (u.S. Subscribers), and children’s programming. Xm™ provi...

  • Page 215

    For xm™ (if equipped), press the disp button while in xm™ mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: artist, song title, category or pty, channel number/channel name. To change the default on the display, press the disp button until the desired ...

  • Page 216

    4 (information) (xm™ satellite radio service and mp3 features): if the current station has a message, the information symbol displays. Press this button to see the message. The message can display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of th...

  • Page 217

    Setting the tone (bass/treble) e (bass/treble): push and release this knob until bass or treb (treble) displays. Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the tone. The display shows the bass or the treble level. If a station is weak or has static, decrease the treble. To adjust the bass and the tre...

  • Page 218

    Finding a category (cat) station (xm™ satellite radio service only) to select and find a desired category perform the following: 1. Press the cat button to activate category select mode. The current category displays. 2. Turn the tune knob to select a category. 3. Once the desired category is displa...

  • Page 219

    If the ignition or radio is turned off with a cd in the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the cd starts to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When the cd is inserted, reading and the cd symbol displays. As each new track starts to ...

  • Page 220

    3 n (repeat): press this pushbutton to hear a track over again. Rpt on displays. The current track continues to repeat. Press this pushbutton again to turn off repeat play. Rpt off displays. 4 y (random): press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. Rdm on displ...

  • Page 221

    Playing an mp3 cd-r disc your vehicle’s radio system may have the mp3 feature. If it has this feature, it is capable of playing an mp3 cd-r disc. For more information on how to play an mp3 cd-r disc, see using an mp3 on page 233 later in this section. Cd messages check cd: if this message displays a...

  • Page 222: Radio With Six-Disc Cd

    Radio with six-disc cd xm™ satellite radio service xm™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous united states and canada. Xm™ offers a large variety of coast-to-coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, traffic/weather (u.S. Subscribers), and children’s programming. ...

  • Page 223

    Playing the radio p (power): press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the volume. Disp (display): when the ignition is turned off, press this knob to display the time. For xm™ (if equipped), press the disp knob while in xm...

  • Page 224

    T seek u : press and release the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds. Scan displays and one beep sounds. The radio ...

  • Page 225

    Setting preset stations up to 30 stations (six fm1, six fm2, and six am, six xm1 and six xm2 (if equipped)), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press band to select fm1, fm2, am, or xm1 or xm2. 3. Tune in the desired station...

  • Page 226

    Adjusting the speakers (balance/fade) e (balance/fade): to adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release this knob until bal (balance) displays. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear spe...

  • Page 227

    Radio messages cal err (calibration error): the audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If cal err displays, it means that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer for service. Loc (locked): this message displays w...

  • Page 228

    If there is no apparent damage, try a known good cd. Do not add any label to a cd, it could get caught in the cd player. If a cd is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded cd with a marking pen. Notice: if you add any label to a cd, ins...

  • Page 229

    To load more than one cd but less than six, complete steps 1 through 3. When finished loading cds, press the load button to cancel the loading function. The radio begins to play the last cd loaded. If more than one cd has been loaded, a number for each cd displays. Playing a specific loaded cd for e...

  • Page 230

    R (reverse): press this button to reverse within the track. [ (fast forward): press this button to fast forward within the track. N (repeat): with the repeat setting, one track or an entire cd can be repeated. To use repeat, do the following: • to repeat the track you are listening to, press and rel...

  • Page 231

    To scan all loaded cds, press and hold either arrow for more than four seconds until cd scan displays and a beep sounds. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of the first track of each loaded cd. Press either arrow again, to stop scanning. Disp (display): press this knob to see how long the curr...

  • Page 232

    S-list full displays if you try to save more than 20 selections. To play the song list, press the song list button. One beep sounds and s-list displays. The recorded tracks begins to play in the order they were saved. Seek through the song list by using the seek scan arrows. Seeking past the last sa...

  • Page 233: Using An Mp3

    Cd messages check cd: if this message appears on the display and/or the cd comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • it is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the cd should play. • you are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the cd should play...

  • Page 234

    The player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and 255 files. Long file names, folder names, or playlist names can use more disc memory space than necessary. To conserve space on the disc, minimize the length of the file, folder, or playlist names. You can al...

  • Page 235

    Order of play tracks play in the following order: • play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first track of the first playlist. • if the cd does ...

  • Page 236

    If the ignition or radio is turned off while a cd is in the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the cd starts to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. As each new track starts to play, the track number displays. The cd player can play t...

  • Page 237

    3 n (repeat): press this pushbutton to hear a track over again. Rpt on displays. The current track continues to repeat. Press this pushbutton again to turn off repeat play. Rpt off displays. 4 y (random): to random the tracks in the current folder or playlist, press and release this pushbutton. Fldr...

  • Page 238

    Disp (display): press this knob to switch between track mode, folder/playlist mode, and time of day mode. The display shows only eight characters, but there can be up to four pages of text. If there are more than eight characters in the song, folder, or playlist name, pressing this knob within two s...

  • Page 239: Xm Radio Messages

    Xm radio messages if you have a radio with cd, you will receive these radio display messages. Radio display message condition action required xl (explicit language channels) xl on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. These channels, or any others, can ...

  • Page 240

    Radio display message condition action required no info song/program title not available no song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No info category name not available no category information is available at this time on this channel. The sys...

  • Page 241

    If you have a radio with six-disc cd, you will receive these radio display messages. Radio display message condition action required xl (explicit language channels) xl on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocke...

  • Page 242

    Radio display message condition action required no info category name not available no category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No info no text/informational message available no text or informational messages are available at this time on this ...

  • Page 243: Navigation/radio System

    Navigation/radio system your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. The navigation system has built-in features intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology alone, no matter how advanced, can never replace your own judgment. See the navigation system manual for some tips to help you redu...

  • Page 244

    Headphones the rse system includes two sets of wireless headphones. Each set of headphones has an on/off control. An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when they are on. If the light does not illuminate, the batteries may need to be replaced. See “battery replacement” following for mo...

  • Page 245

    Stereo rca jacks the rca jacks are located behind the video screen. The rca jacks allow audio and video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the rse system. Standard rca cables, not included, are needed to connect the auxiliary device to the rc...

  • Page 246

    The rse system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones, if there is audio available. See “headphones” previously for more information. The rse system is capable of outputting audio to the vehicle speakers by using the radio. The rse system may be selected as an a...

  • Page 247

    Dvd player the dvd player is located in the overhead console. The dvd player can be controlled by the buttons on the dvd player and/or by the buttons on the remote control. See “remote control” later in this section for more information. The dvd player power may be turned on when the ignition is in ...

  • Page 248

    Dvd player buttons (without sunroof) o (power): press this button to turn the rse system on and off. The power indicator light will illuminate when the power is on. X (eject): press this button to eject a dvd or cd. Srce (source): press this button to switch between the dvd player and an auxiliary s...

  • Page 249

    N , q , p , o (menu navigation arrows): use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu. R (enter): press this button to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu. Dvd player buttons (with sunroof) s (play/pause): press this button to start play of a dvd or cd. Press this button while a d...

  • Page 250

    Stopping and resuming playback to stop playing a disc, press and release the stop button on the dvd player faceplate or the remote control. To resume playback, press the play/pause button on the dvd player faceplate or the remote control. The movie should resume play from where it was last stopped, ...

  • Page 251

    Remote control buttons o (power): press this button to turn the dvd player on and off. V (title): press this button to return the dvd to the main menu of the dvd. N , q , p , o (menu navigation arrows): use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu. Z (set-up menu): press this button to adjust th...

  • Page 252

    T (previous track/chapter): press this button to return to the start of the current track or chapter. Press this button again to return to the previous track or chapter. This button may not work when the dvd is playing the copyright information or the previews. 1 through 0 (numeric keypad): the nume...

  • Page 253

    [ (fast forward): press this button to fast forward the dvd or cd. To stop fast forwarding, press this button again. This button may not work when the dvd is playing the copyright information or the previews. S (play/pause): press this button to start play of a dvd or cd. Press this button while a d...

  • Page 254

    Problem recommended action no power. The ignition might not be in on or accessory. The parental control button might have been turned on. The power indicator light will flash. Disc will not play. The system might be off. The parental control button might have been turned on. The power indicator ligh...

  • Page 255

    Problem recommended action after stopping the player, i push play but sometimes the dvd starts where i left off and sometimes at the beginning. If the stop button was pressed one time, the dvd player will resume playing where the dvd was stopped. If the stop button was pressed two times the dvd play...

  • Page 256

    Dvd messages the following errors may be displayed on the video screen: disc format error: this message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable, or if the format is not compatible with the dvd player. Load/eject error: this message will be displayed if the di...

  • Page 257: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)

    Rear seat audio (rsa) this feature allows rear seat passengers to select and listen to any of the available radio sources: am/fm, xm, cd, or dvd. However, a rear seat passenger cannot control a source selected on the radio by someone in the front of the vehicle. For example, the rsa cannot be used t...

  • Page 258: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Srce (source): press this button to select an audio source: am/fm, xm, cd, or dvd. The inactive cd, or dvd will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. There are sources that are internal to the radio, such as am/fm, and cd and other sources to radio that are external, such as xm™, dvd,...

  • Page 259

    Audio steering wheel controls some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: u seek t : press the forward or the back arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio station and stay there. The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in th...

  • Page 260: Radio Reception

    Radio reception you may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item fr...

  • Page 261: Fixed Mast Antenna

    Care of your cds and dvds handle cds carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The cd player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a cd is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the cd does not play prop...

  • Page 262: ✍ Notes

    ✍ notes 262.

  • Page 263: Section 4

    Your driving, the road, and your vehicle .... 264 defensive driving ...................................... 264 drunken driving ........................................ 265 control of a vehicle .................................. 268 braking ...................................................... 268 a...

  • Page 264: Your Vehicle

    Your driving, the road, and your vehicle defensive driving the best advice anyone can give about driving is: drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: buckle up. See safety belts: they are for everyone on page 18. { caution: defensive driving really means “...

  • Page 265: Drunken Driving

    Drunken driving death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: • judgment • muscular coordination • vi...

  • Page 266

    According to the american medical association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a bac of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same bac by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had ...

  • Page 267: Caution:

    But the ability to drive is affected well below a bac of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a bac approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at bac levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the ch...

  • Page 268: Control Of A Vehicle

    Control of a vehicle you have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to...

  • Page 269

    Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you ...

  • Page 270

    Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with abs: a computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separatel...

  • Page 271: Braking In Emergencies

    Remember: abs does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to ...

  • Page 272

    When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away, the system performs several diagnostic checks to insure there are no problems. You may hear or feel the system working. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle. If driving conditions delay system initialization,...

  • Page 273

    Stabilitrak off — the driver can turn off stabilitrak ® by pressing the stabilitrak ® button for more than five seconds. The stabilitrak ® light will come on and stabilitrak off will be displayed. For vehicles without a dic, the stabilitrak ® indicator light will come on. Momentarily pressing the st...

  • Page 274

    The following chart describes the stabilitrak ® system events and the corresponding messages and lights that will be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. Vehicles with a dic vehicles without a dic event stabilitrak ® indicator light dic message stabilitrak ® indicator light stabilitrak ® servi...

  • Page 275

    Notice: if the stabilitrak ® light comes on due to heavy braking and/or because the traction control system has been continuously active, do not allow the wheel(s) of one axle to spin excessively. If you do, you may be causing damage to the transfer case. This could lead to costly repairs not covere...

  • Page 276: Steering

    Steering power steering if you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering tips it is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news...

  • Page 277

    Steering in emergencies there are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid th...

  • Page 278: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-road recovery you may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, stee...

  • Page 279

    • watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it is all right to pass, providing the road ahead is clear. Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane...

  • Page 280: Loss Of Control

    Loss of control let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and consta...

  • Page 281: Off-Road Driving

    Off-road driving your vehicle does not have features like added ground clearance, special underbody shielding, and a transfer case low gear range, things that are necessary for extended or severe off-road service. You should not drive off-road unless you are on a level, solid surface. Driving at nig...

  • Page 282

    You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little. A...

  • Page 283: Caution:

    The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking. It is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and k...

  • Page 284: Caution:

    Driving through deep standing water notice: if you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you cannot avoid deep ...

  • Page 285: City Driving

    City driving one of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • know the best way to get to where you are going....

  • Page 286: Freeway Driving

    Freeway driving mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same spee...

  • Page 287

    Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the ...

  • Page 288: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway hypnosis is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the...

  • Page 289: Caution:

    If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. These parts can work hard on m...

  • Page 290

    • know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. • stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive ...

  • Page 291: Winter Driving

    Winter driving here are some tips for winter driving: • have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • you may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Also see tires on page 380. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter out...

  • Page 292

    Driving on snow or ice most of the time, those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip, and will need to be very careful. What...

  • Page 293

    The anti-lock brake system (abs) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have abs, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See anti-lock brake system (abs) on page 269. • allow greater following distance on any sl...

  • Page 294: Caution:

    You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. { caution: snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly co (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. Co could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away sno...

  • Page 295: Mud, Ice, Or Snow

    You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel real...

  • Page 296: Loading Your Vehicle

    Rocking your vehicle to get it out first, turn the steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between reverse (r) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press li...

  • Page 297

    Tire and loading information label a vehicle specific tire and loading information label is attached to the center pillar (b-pillar). With the driver’s door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant ...

  • Page 298

    Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed xxx kg or xxx lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined w...

  • Page 299

    Item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 1 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) b subtract occupant weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg) c available occupant and cargo weight = 700 lbs (317 kg) item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 2 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) b subtrac...

  • Page 300

    Item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) b subtract occupant weight 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) c available cargo weight = 0 lbs (0 kg) refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle’s cap...

  • Page 301: Caution:

    This is called gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). The gvwr includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo, and trailer tongue weight, if pulling a trailer. The certification/tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called gross axle weight rating (...

  • Page 302: Caution:

    If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { caution: things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden ...

  • Page 303: Suspension System

    Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed, see “towing your vehicle” earlier in this section. Notice: towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will dama...

  • Page 304

    Overload protection the air suspension system is equipped with overload protection. Overload protection is designed to protect the air suspension system, and it is an indicator to the driver that the vehicle is overloaded. When the overload protection mode is on, it will not allow damage to the air ...

  • Page 305: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer { caution: if you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if yo...

  • Page 306

    If you do decide to pull a trailer if you do, here are some important points: • there are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this informat...

  • Page 307

    Use the following chart to find the maximum trailer weight for your vehicle. Vehicle axle ratio max.Trailer wt. *gcwr awd (l6 engine) 3.73 5,600 lbs (2 540 kg) 10,500 lbs (4 763 kg) awd (v8 engine) 3.73 6,500 lbs (2 948 kg) 11,500 lbs (5 216 kg) *the gross combination weight rating (gcwr) is the tot...

  • Page 308

    Weight of the trailer tongue the tongue load (a) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The gross vehicle weight (gvw) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in ...

  • Page 309

    After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Trailering may be limited by the vehicle’s ability to carry tongue weight. Tongu...

  • Page 310

    But let’s say your specific vehicle is equipped with some of the latest options and you have a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well. You may add 300 lbs (136 kg) to the front axle weight and 400 lbs (181 kg) to the rear axle weight. Your...

  • Page 311

    Total weight on your vehicle’s tires be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see loading your vehicle on page 296 for more information. Then be sure you don’t go over th...

  • Page 312

    If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) be sure to use a properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving. Always use a sway...

  • Page 313: Caution:

    Driving with a trailer { caution: if you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (co) could come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell co. It can cause unconsciousness or death. See engine exhaust on page 119. To maximize your safety when towing a ...

  • Page 314

    Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connection, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. ...

  • Page 315

    Turn signals when towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument p...

  • Page 316: Caution:

    Parking on hills { caution: you really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to ...

  • Page 317

    Maintenance when trailer towing your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the maintenance schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt(s), co...

  • Page 318: ✍ Notes

    ✍ notes 318.

  • Page 319: Section 5

    Service ........................................................ 322 accessories and modifications ................... 322 california proposition 65 warning .............. 322 doing your own service work .................. 323 adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle ............................

  • Page 320: Section 5

    Windshield replacement ............................ 377 windshield wiper blade replacement ....... 377 tires ............................................................ 380 tire sidewall labeling ............................... 381 tire terminology and definitions ............... 385 inflation - ti...

  • Page 321: Section 5

    Vehicle identification .................................. 433 vehicle identification number (vin) ........... 433 service parts identification label ............... 433 electrical system ........................................ 434 add-on electrical equipment ..................... 434 headlamps .......

  • Page 322: Service

    Service your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service and parts needs. Accessories and modifications when you add non-saab accessories to your vehicle they can affect your vehicle’s performance and safety, including suc...

  • Page 323: Caution:

    Doing your own service work { caution: you can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. • be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintena...

  • Page 324: Fuel

    Fuel use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. To help keep your engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as top tier detergent gasoline. Gasoline octane use regular unleaded gasoline with a p...

  • Page 325: Additives

    If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. Additives to provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the united states are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allo...

  • Page 326: Filling The Tank

    Fuels in foreign countries if you plan on driving in another country outside the united states or canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered ...

  • Page 327: Caution:

    The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver’s side of the vehicle. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door. { caution: if you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could b...

  • Page 328: Caution:

    There may also be a light that comes on in the instrument panel to let you know if your gas cap is not properly installed. See check gas cap light on page 194 for more information. { caution: if a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting of...

  • Page 329: Checking Things Under

    Checking things under the hood { caution: things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that w...

  • Page 330

    Engine compartment overview when you open the hood on the 4.2l l6 engine, here is what you will see: 330

  • Page 331

    A. Engine air cleaner/filter. See engine air cleaner/filter on page 339. B. Engine coolant recovery tank. See cooling system on page 349. C. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See “adding washer fluid” under windshield washer fluid on page 357. D. Power steering fluid reservoir. See power steering f...

  • Page 332

    When you open the hood on the 5.3l v8 engine, here is what you will see: 332.

  • Page 333

    A. Engine coolant recovery tank. See cooling system on page 349. B. Engine air cleaner/filter. See engine air cleaner/filter on page 339. C. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See “adding washer fluid” under windshield washer fluid on page 357. D. Engine oil dipstick. See “checking engine oil” under...

  • Page 334: Engine Oil

    Engine oil checking engine oil it is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See engine compartment overview on page 330 for the lo...

  • Page 335

    If the oil is below the cross-hatched area (l) for the 4.2l l6 engine or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick for the 5.3l v8 engine, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oi...

  • Page 336

    What kind of engine oil to use look for two things: • gm6094m your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting standard gm6094m. You should look for and use only an oil that meets standard gm6094m. • sae 5w-30 as shown in the viscosity chart, sae 5w-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil con...

  • Page 337: Engine Oil Life System

    You should look for this information on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identified as meeting standard gm6094m and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. Notice: use only engine oil identified as meeting standard gm6094m and showing the american petroleum in...

  • Page 338

    When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A change engine oil message will come on in the driver information center (dic). See dic warnings and messages on page 199. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles...

  • Page 339: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    What to do with used oil used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags...

  • Page 340: Caution:

    How to inspect to inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is required. To inspect or replace the filter, do the following: 1. Remove the screws on the engine cl...

  • Page 341

    Automatic transmission fluid when to check and change automatic transmission fluid a good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in additional required services on page 452, and be sure to use the t...

  • Page 342

    A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off, but this is used only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50°f (10°c) or more. If it is colder than 50°f (10°c), you may have to idle the...

  • Page 343

    3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cold area, below the cross-hatched area, for a cold check or in the hot or cross-hatched area for a hot check. Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate reading. 4. If the fluid level is ...

  • Page 344: Engine Coolant

    Engine coolant the cooling system in your vehicle is filled with dex-cool ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only dex-cool ® extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling s...

  • Page 345: Caution:

    { caution: adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your eng...

  • Page 346: Caution:

    Checking coolant the engine coolant recovery tank is in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The cap has this symbol on it. See engine compartment overview on page 330 for more information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the co...

  • Page 347: Caution:

    { caution: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radia...

  • Page 348: Caution:

    If steam is coming from your engine { caution: steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no si...

  • Page 349: Cooling System

    If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues and you have not stopped, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there is still no sign...

  • Page 350

    A. Coolant recovery tank b. Radiator pressure cap c. Engine fan if the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. The coolant level should be at least up to the full cold mark. If it is not, you m...

  • Page 351: Caution:

    { caution: heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed bef...

  • Page 352: Caution:

    How to add coolant to the coolant recovery tank if you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at the full cold mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and dex-cool ® engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See engine coolant on page 344 for more information. { ca...

  • Page 353: Caution:

    If the overheat warning continues, there is one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. { caution: steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are ...

  • Page 354

    3. Fill the radiator with the proper dex-cool ® coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See engine coolant on page 344 for more information about the proper coolant mixture. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the full cold mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, bu...

  • Page 355: Engine Fan Noise

    6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper dex-cool ® coolant mixture through the fille...

  • Page 356: Power Steering Fluid

    Power steering fluid see engine compartment overview on page 330 for reservoir location. When to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could ind...

  • Page 357: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Windshield washer fluid what to use when you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. Adding w...

  • Page 358: Brakes

    Brakes brake fluid your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with dot-3 brake fluid. See engine compartment overview on page 330 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to...

  • Page 359: Caution:

    Checking brake fluid you can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above min. If it is not, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is abov...

  • Page 360: Caution:

    Brake wear your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving, except when you are pushing on the...

  • Page 361: Battery

    Replacing brake system parts the braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system — f...

  • Page 362: Caution:

    Vehicle storage if you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. { caution: batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not...

  • Page 363

    Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: if the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be ...

  • Page 364: Caution:

    4. Open both hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative ( − ) terminals on each battery. Your vehicle has a remote negative ( − ) jump starting terminal. You should always use this remote terminal instead of the terminal on the battery. The remote negative ( − ) terminal is l...

  • Page 365: Caution:

    { caution: fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the ...

  • Page 366

    8. Now connect the black negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( − ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( − ) cable does not go to the dead battery. It go...

  • Page 367

    Notice: if the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or ...

  • Page 368: All-Wheel Drive

    All-wheel drive when to check lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to check lubricant to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a l...

  • Page 369: Rear Axle

    Rear axle when to check lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to check lubricant to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on...

  • Page 370: Front Axle

    Front axle when to check lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to check lubricant to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be ...

  • Page 371: Headlamp Aiming

    Headlamp aiming headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low-beam headlamps may be necessary if it is difficult to see the lane markers (for horizonta...

  • Page 372: Halogen Bulbs

    Halogen bulbs { caution: halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. Headlamps to replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See hood rel...

  • Page 373

    4. Remove the bulb cover for the high beam (a) and low beam (b) bulbs. 5. Remove the bulb socket that needs to be replaced by turning it counterclockwise. 6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the old bulb. 7. Plug the electrical connector into the new bulb using care not to touch the glass wi...

  • Page 374: Parking Lamps

    Front turn signal, sidemarker and parking lamps to replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Follow steps 1 through 3 under headlamps on page 372 to access the front turn signal, sidemarker or parking lamp. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly. 3. Hold...

  • Page 375

    To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate. See liftgate/liftglass on page 98 for more information. 2. Remove the screws from the taillamp assembly. 3. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the vehicle. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp...

  • Page 376: License Plate Lamp

    License plate lamp to replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Remove the two screws holding the license plate lamp lens. 2. Pull the lens away from the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket. 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Replace the lamp assembly lens and tight...

  • Page 377: Windshield Replacement

    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 benefits an acoustic windshield can provide. Windshield wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blade...

  • Page 378

    3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by the bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the notched end, pull the insert from the blade assembly. 4. To install the new wiper insert, slide the insert (d), notched end last, into the end with tw...

  • Page 379

    Backglass wiper blade replacement 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest position. 2. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass. The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position, so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle. 3. Rotate t...

  • Page 380: Tires

    Tires your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your saab warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with you...

  • Page 381: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Tire sidewall labeling useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a typical p-metric and a lt-metric tire sidewall. (a) tire size: the tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width, height...

  • Page 382

    (e) tire ply material: the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (f) uniform tire quality grading (utqg): tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information, see unif...

  • Page 383

    (b) tpc spec (tire performance criteria specification): original equipment tires designed to gm’s specific tire performance criteria have a tpc specification code molded onto the sidewall. Gm’s tpc specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (c) dual tire maximum load: maximum load ...

  • Page 384

    Tire size the following examples show the different parts of a tire size. (a) passenger (p-metric) tire: the united states version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter p as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the u.S. Tire and rim ...

  • Page 385

    Tire terminology and definitions air pressure: the amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kpa). Accessory weight: this means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of...

  • Page 386

    Intended outboard sidewall: the side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kpa): the metric unit for air pressure. Light truck (lt-metric) tire: a tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Load index: an assigned ...

  • Page 387

    Radial ply tire: a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim: a metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall: the portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed rating: an alphanum...

  • Page 388: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Inflation - tire pressure tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: do not let anyone tell you that under-inflation or over-inflation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under-inflation), you can get the following: • too much flexing • t...

  • Page 389

    When to check check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. How to check use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even w...

  • Page 390: High-Speed Operation

    High-speed operation { caution: driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed. Some high-speed rated tir...

  • Page 391

    Tire pressure monitor system the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. Tpms sensors are mounted on each tire and wheel assembly, except the spare tire. The tpms sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle’s tires and transmit tire pr...

  • Page 392

    As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and che...

  • Page 393

    Always check the tpms malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the tpms to continue to function properly. The tire and loading information label (tire information placard) shows the size of you...

  • Page 394

    You will have two minutes to match the first tire/wheel position, and five minutes overall to match all four tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer than two minutes, to match the first tire and wheel, or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops a...

  • Page 395

    9. After hearing the confirming horn chirp for the driver’s side rear tire, check to see if the tpms warning light is still flashing. If yes, turn the ignition switch to lock to exit the sensor matching process. If the tpms warning light is not flashing, the five minute time limit has passed and you...

  • Page 396

    Tire inspection and rotation tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See when it is time for new tires on page 397 and wheel rep...

  • Page 397: Caution:

    Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “wheel nut torque” under capacities and specifications on page 445. { caution: rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. W...

  • Page 398: Buying New Tires

    Buying new tires the original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet the tire performance criteria specification (tpc spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, saab strongly recommends that you get tires with the same tpc spec rating. This way, yo...

  • Page 399: Caution:

    { caution: if you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that ...

  • Page 400: Caution:

    Different size tires and wheels if you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover. Additionally, if your ve...

  • Page 401

    Treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The rela...

  • Page 402: Wheel Replacement

    Wheel alignment and tire balance the tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis. However, if you notice ...

  • Page 403: Caution:

    { caution: using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the...

  • Page 404: Tire Chains

    Tire chains { caution: do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle a...

  • Page 405: Caution:

    You may also have an air inflator kit that is located in the rear floor storage compartment. It includes a 22 ft (6.7 m) hose with three nozzle adapters. To use the accessory inflator, do the following: 1. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter to the end of the hose if required. { caution: inflating...

  • Page 406: If A Tire Goes Flat

    If a tire goes flat it is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to d...

  • Page 407: Caution:

    { caution: changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put th...

  • Page 408

    Removing the spare tire and tools the jacking equipment you will need is stored under the rear seat on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See rear seat operation on page 16 for more information. To release the jack from its holder, turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head....

  • Page 409

    The following instructions explain how to remove the underbody-mounted spare located underneath your vehicle. Notice: if you remove or restow a tire from/to the storage position under the vehicle when it is supported by a jack, you could damage the tire and/or your vehicle. Always remove or restow a...

  • Page 410: Installing The Spare Tire

    5. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable when the tire has been completely lowered, and pull it through the wheel opening. 6. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle. Notice: if you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled, you could damage your vehi...

  • Page 411

    2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. 3. Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to raise the jack lift head. 4. Place the handle, extension, and wheel wrench onto the jack. A. Front frame/rear axle b. Jack c. Handle d. Extension e. Wheel wrench 5. Plac...

  • Page 412: Caution:

    { caution: getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { caution: raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and ...

  • Page 413: Caution:

    7. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. { caution: rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. Caution: (continued) caution: (continued) when you change a wheel, ...

  • Page 414: Caution:

    9. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. { caution: never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 10. Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel. 11. Tighten each nut by...

  • Page 415: Caution:

    { caution: incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you ...

  • Page 416: Secondary Latch System

    Secondary latch system your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must be stor...

  • Page 417

    To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible. If it is not visible, proceed to step 6. 2. If visible, first try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twic...

  • Page 418

    6. Attach the jack handle, extension(s) and the wheel wrench to the jack and place it under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 7. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. ...

  • Page 419

    12. Be sure that the socket end of the extension connects to the hoist shaft. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way. 13. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle. Notice: if you d...

  • Page 420: And Tools

    Storing a flat or spare tire and tools { caution: storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. { caution: the underbody-mounted spar...

  • Page 421

    Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted flat or spare tire. A. Wheel wrench b. Hoist shaft c. Extension d. Retainer e. Spare or flat tire (valve stem pointed up) 1. Put the tire (e) on the ground at the rear of the vehicle. 2. Remove the wheel cap, if the vehicle has one, from the flat ti...

  • Page 422

    6. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (a), and then try to turn (b) the tire. If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench and socket end of the extension to tighten the cable. 7. Return the equipment to the proper location in the vehicle as shown next. A. Handle b. Wheel wrench c. Instruc...

  • Page 423: Spare Tire

    Spare tire your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inflated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly. See inflation - tire pressure on page 388 and loading your vehicle on page 296 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle....

  • Page 424

    When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned. Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on glass. Remove any accidental over-spray from other surfaces immediate...

  • Page 425: Fabric/carpet

    • do not heavily saturate your upholstery while cleaning. • damage to your vehicle’s interior may result from the use of many organic solvents such as naptha, alcohol, etc. Fabric/carpet use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum wit...

  • Page 426: Leather

    Leather a soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. Never use steam to clean leather. Never use spot lifters or spot rem...

  • Page 427: Care Of Safety Belts

    Care of safety belts keep belts clean and dry. { caution: do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips silicone grease on weathers...

  • Page 428: Finish Care

    Cleaning exterior lamps/lenses use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under washing your vehicle on page 427. Finish care occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove resid...

  • Page 429: Windshield, Backglass, And

    Windshield, backglass, and wiper blades if the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a full-strength glass cleaning liquid. The win...

  • Page 430: Tires

    Notice: if you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an a...

  • Page 431: Underbody Maintenance

    Underbody maintenance chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least e...

  • Page 432

    Vehicle care/appearance materials description usage polishing cloth wax-treated interior and exterior polishing cloth. Tar and road oil remover removes tar, road oil, and asphalt. Chrome cleaner and polish use on chrome or stainless steel. White sidewall tire cleaner removes soil and black marks fro...

  • Page 433: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) this is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The vin also appears on the ...

  • Page 434: Electrical System

    Electrical system add-on electrical equipment notice: do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage would not be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other compon...

  • Page 435: Options

    Power windows and other power options circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. Fuses and circuit breakers the wiring circuits in your vehicle ...

  • Page 436

    Fuses usage 1 electronically controlled air suspension 2 passenger’s side headlamp high-beam fuses usage 3 passenger’s side headlamp low-beam 4 trailer back-up 4.2l l6 engine 436.

  • Page 437

    Fuses usage 5 driver’s side headlamp high-beam 6 driver’s side headlamp low-beam 7 windshield wiper 8 automatic transfer case 9 windshield washer 10 powertrain control module b 11 fog lamps 12 stoplamp 13 cigarette lighter 15 electric adjustable pedals 16 ignition b 18 airbag system 19 electric brak...

  • Page 438

    J-case fuses usage 14 trailer stoplamp/turn signal 32 trailer 33 anti-lock brake system 34 ignition a 35 driver’s side headlamp 36 blower motor 56 air pump 58 passenger’s side headlamp 62 vehicle stability enhancement system (stabilitrak ® ) relays usage 37 headlamp washer 38 rear windshield wiper/w...

  • Page 439

    Fuses usage 1 electrically controlled air suspension 2 passenger’s side headlamp high-beam fuses usage 3 passenger’s side headlamp low-beam 4 trailer back-up 5.3l v8 engine 439.

  • Page 440

    Fuses usage 5 driver’s side headlamp high-beam 6 driver’s side headlamp low-beam 7 windshield wiper 8 automatic transfer case 9 windshield washer 10 powertrain control module b 11 fog lamps 12 stoplamp 13 cigarette lighter 14 ignition coils 15 transmission control module/canister 16 ignition b 18 ai...

  • Page 441

    J-case fuses usage 17 trailer turn signal, stoplamps 32 trailer 33 anti-lock brake system 34 ignition a 35 blower motor 36 driver’s side headlamp 62 passenger’s side headlamp 65 vehicle stability enhancement system (stabilitrak ® ) relays usage 37 headlamp washer 38 rear wiper 39 fog lamps 40 horn 4...

  • Page 442: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    Rear underseat fuse block the rear underseat fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, under the second row seat. Pull the seat cushion forward to access the fuse block. 442.

  • Page 443

    Fuses usage 01 passenger door control module 02 driver door control module 03 liftgate module 2 04 truck body controller 3 05 blank 06 blank 07 truck body controller 2 08 power seats 09 rear wiper 10 driver door module 11 amplifier 12 passenger door module 13 blank 14 driver side rear parking lamps ...

  • Page 444

    Fuses usage 29 accessory 30 parking lamps 31 truck body controller accessory 32 truck body controller 5 33 front wipers 34 ignition 3 35 vehicle stop 36 transmission control module 37 heat ventilation air conditioning b 38 front parking lamps 39 rear left turn signal 40 heat, ventilation, air condit...

  • Page 445

    Capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 458 for more information. Application capacities english metric air conditioning refrigerant r134a for the air conditioning system refrigerant...

  • Page 446

    Engine specifications engine vin code transmission spark plug gap vortec™ 4.2l l6 s automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) vortec™ 5.3l v8 m automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) 446.

  • Page 447: Section 6

    Maintenance schedule ................................ 448 introduction ............................................... 448 maintenance requirements ........................ 448 your vehicle and the environment ............ 448 using the maintenance schedule ............... 448 scheduled maintenance ...

  • Page 448: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule introduction important: keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance requirements notice: maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your ve...

  • Page 449: Caution:

    Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your dealer. This schedule is for...

  • Page 450: Scheduled Maintenance

    The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to use are listed in recommended fluids and lubricants on page 458 and normal maintenance replacement parts on page 460. When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before yo...

  • Page 451

    Scheduled maintenance service maintenance i maintenance ii change engine oil and filter. See engine oil on page 334. Reset oil life system. See engine oil life system on page 337. An emission control service. • • visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). • • inspect engine air cleane...

  • Page 452

    Additional required services the following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (i or ii) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional required services service and miles (kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000...

  • Page 453: Maintenance Footnotes

    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 five years, whichever occurs first). An emission control service. See footnote (i). • in...

  • Page 454

    (e) make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages 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 a...

  • Page 455: Owner Checks And Services

    Owner checks and services these owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability, and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your dealer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed ...

  • Page 456: At Least Once A Year

    At least once a year starter switch check { caution: when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular...

  • Page 457: Caution:

    Ignition transmission lock check while parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to lock in each shift lever position. • the ignition should turn to lock only when the shift lever is in park (p). • the ignition key should come out only in lock. Contact your dealer if service i...

  • Page 458: Recommended Fluids And

    Recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification may be obtained from your dealer. Usage fluid/lubricant engine oil engine oil which meets standard gm6094m and displays the american petroleum institute certified for gasoline engines star...

  • Page 459

    Usage fluid/lubricant rear axle sae 75w-90 synthetic axle lubricant (part no. U.S. 12378261, in canada 10953455) meeting specifications. With a complete drain and refill add 4 ounces (118 ml) of limited-slip axle lubricant additive (part no. U.S. 1052358, in canada 992694) where required. See rear a...

  • Page 460

    Normal maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification 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 4.2 l l...

  • Page 461: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Engine drive belt routing 4.2l v6 engine 5.3l v8 engine 461.

  • Page 462: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance record after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See maintenance requirements on page 448. Any additional information from owner checks and services on page 455 can b...

  • Page 463

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance i or maintenance ii services performed 463.

  • Page 464

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance i or maintenance ii services performed 464.

  • Page 465: Section 7

    Customer assistance and information ....... 466 customer satisfaction procedure ............... 466 online owner center ................................. 467 customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users .................. 468 customer assistance offices ..................... 468 roadside assis...

  • Page 466: Customer Assistance And

    Customer assistance and information customer satisfaction procedure your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to saab. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, h...

  • Page 467: Online Owner Center

    • the name of the selling dealership and location. • vehicle delivery date and present mileage (kilometers). • nature and details of the problem you are experiencing. When contacting saab, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is why we suggest you fo...

  • Page 468: Telephone (Tty) Users

    My gm canada (canada only) my gm canada is a password-protected section of gmcanada.Com where you can save information on gm vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: − my showroom: f...

  • Page 469

    Www.Saab.Com 1-800-955-9007 1-866-612-0380 (for text telephone devices (ttys)) roadside assistance: 1-800-852-9001 canada — customer assistance general motors of canada, limited customer assistance centre, ca1-163-005 1908 colonel sam drive oshawa, ontario l1h 8p7 www.Gmcanada.Com 1-800-263-1999 (en...

  • Page 470

    The following services are provided in the u.S. During the bumper-to-bumper warranty period and, in canada, during the base warranty coverage period of the new vehicle limited warranty, up to a maximum coverage of $100. • fuel delivery: delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest ...

  • Page 471

    • trip interruption benefits and assistance in the event of a warranty related vehicle disablement, while en route and over 100 miles, for u.S. Customers, and 250 kilometres, for canadian customers, from the original point of departure, you may qualify for trip interruption expense assistance. This ...

  • Page 472

    Calling for assistance for prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the roadside assistance representative: • your name, home address, and home telephone number. • telephone number of your location. • location of the vehicle. • model, year, color, and license pla...

  • Page 473: Data Recorders

    Vehicle data collection and event data recorders your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components t...

  • Page 474: Collision Damage Repair

    In addition, once saab collects or receives data, saab may: • use the data for saab research needs, • make it available for research where appropriate confidentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or • share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non-saab organizations fo...

  • Page 475

    Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment saab part, may be an acceptable ...

  • Page 476

    Insuring your vehicle protect your investment in your saab vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your saab vehicle by ...

  • Page 477

    • if your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. • remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insura...

  • Page 478

    Managing the vehicle damage repair process in the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, saab recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any req...

  • Page 479: Reporting Safety Defects

    Reporting safety defects reporting safety defects to the united states government if you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa), in addition to notifying...

  • Page 480: Information

    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 internationa...

  • Page 481

    Owner information owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual will include the maintenance schedule for all models. In-portfolio: includes a portfolio, owner manual, and warranty booklet. Retail sell...

  • Page 482: ✍ Notes

    ✍ notes 482.

  • Page 483

    A accessories and modifications ..................... 322 accessory inflator ........................................ 404 accessory power outlet(s) .......................... 166 adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle ............................ 81 additives, fuel ...........................

  • Page 484

    Appearance care (cont.) vehicle care/appearance materials .......... 432 washing your vehicle .............................. 427 weatherstrips ........................................... 427 windshield, backglass, and wiper blades ........................................ 429 audio system(s) ...........

  • Page 485

    Bulb replacement (cont.) replacement bulbs .................................. 376 taillamps, turn signal, sidemarker, stoplamps, and back-up lamps ........... 374 buying new tires ........................................ 398 c calibration .......................................... 121, 123 californi...

  • Page 486

    Cleaning (cont.) inside of your vehicle .............................. 423 instrument panel, vinyl, and other plastic surfaces .................................... 426 leather .................................................... 426 tires ........................................................ 430 ...

  • Page 487

    Door delayed locking ........................................ 94 locks ......................................................... 92 power door locks ..................................... 93 programmable automatic door locks ......... 94 rear door security locks .......................... 97 driver p...

  • Page 488

    Engine (cont.) oil life system ........................................ 337 overheating ............................................. 347 reduced power light ............................... 191 starting .................................................... 108 entry lighting ............................

  • Page 489

    G gage check gages warning light ..................... 192 engine coolant temperature .................... 186 fuel ......................................................... 193 oil pressure ............................................. 190 speedometer ........................................... 176...

  • Page 490

    I ignition positions ......................................... 107 infants and young children, restraints .......... 40 inflation - tire pressure ............................... 388 instrument panel overview .................................................. 148 instrument panel (i/p) brightness ......

  • Page 491

    Light (cont.) low fuel warning .................................... 194 malfunction indicator ................................ 187 passenger airbag status indicator ............ 179 passenger safety belt reminder .............. 177 reduced engine power ............................ 191 safety belt re...

  • Page 492

    Memory seat, mirrors, and pedals ................ 11 message dic warnings and messages ................... 199 mirrors automatic dimming rearview with compass ....................................... 123 automatic dimming rearview with onstar ® and compass ......................... 121 outside convex...

  • Page 493

    P paint, damage ............................................ 430 park (p) shifting into ............................................. 117 shifting out of ......................................... 118 parking brake ....................................................... 116 over things that burn .......

  • Page 494

    Reading lamps ........................................... 164 rear axle .................................................... 369 limited-slip .............................................. 271 rear climate control system ...................... 173 rear door security locks ..............................

  • Page 495

    S safety belt passenger reminder light ....................... 177 pretensioners ............................................. 37 reminder light ........................................ 177 safety belts care of .................................................... 427 driver position ...................

  • Page 496

    Spare tire ................................................... 423 accessory inflator ..................................... 404 installing .................................................. 410 removing ................................................ 408 storing .......................................

  • Page 497

    Tires (cont.) pressure monitor system ......................... 391 removing the flat tire ............................. 410 removing the spare tire and tools ......... 408 secondary latch system ......................... 416 spare tire ................................................ 423 storing a ...

  • Page 498

    W warning lights, gages and indicators ......... 174 warnings dic warnings and messages ................... 199 hazard warning flashers ......................... 150 other warning devices ............................ 150 safety and symbols ..................................... 4 vehicle damage ........