Home » Saab Manuals » 2005 Saab 9-2X » Manual Viewer

2005 Saab 9-2X Owner's Manual - Page 369

2005 Saab 9-2X Manual

Get 2005 Saab 9-2X PDF manuals and user guides

View all 2005 Saab 9-2X manuals

Page 369 highlights

18 February 2004 Maintenance and service Tires and wheels " Types of tires You should be familiar with type of tires present on your vehicle. The factory-fitted tires are all-season tires except for the 17-inch tires that are optional on the Aero (those are summer tires). ! All season tires All season tires are designed to provide an adequate measure of traction, handling and braking performance in year-round driving including snowy and icy road conditions. However all season tires do not offer as much traction performance as winter (snow) tires in heavy or loose snow or on icy roads. All season tires are identified by "ALL SEASON" and/ or "M+S" (Mud & Snow) on the tire sidewall. ! Summer tires Summer tires are high-speed capability tires best suited for highway driving under dry conditions. Summer tires are inadequate for driving on slippery roads such as on snow-covered or icy roads. If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered or icy roads, we strongly recommend the use of winter (snow) tires. When installing winter tires, be sure to replace all four tires. 11-44 ! Winter (snow) tires Winter tires are best suited for driving on snow-covered and icy roads. However winter tires do not perform as well as summer tires and all season tires on roads other than snow-covered and icy roads. " Tire inspection Check on a daily basis that the tires are free from serious damage, nails, and stones. At the same time, check the tires for abnormal wear. Contact your Saab dealer immediately if you find any problem. NOTE ! When the wheels and tires strike curbs or are subjected to harsh treatment as when the vehicle is driven on a rough surface, they can suffer damage that cannot be seen with the naked eye. This type of damage does not become evident until time has passed. Try not to drive over curbs, potholes or on other rough surfaces. If doing so is unavoidable, keep the vehicle's speed down to a walking pace or less, and approach the curbs as squarely as possible. Also, make sure the tires are not pressed against the curb when you park the vehicle.

Section	Page
Introduction	3
Warranties	4
How to use this owner´s manual	5
Vehicle symbols	7
Safety precautions when driving	9
Table of content	16
Illustrated index	17
Seat, seatbelts and SRS airbags	26
Front seats	27
Seat heater	32
Rear seats	33
Seatbelts	36
Front seatbelt pretensioners	51
Child restraints systems	55
SRS airbag	74
Keys and doors	98
Keys	99
Door locks	100
Power door locking switches	102
Remote keyless entry system	103
Security system	111
Child safety locks	117
Windows	118
Rear liftgate	121
Sunroof	122
Instruments and controls	126
Ignition switch	127
Hazard warning flasher	130
Meters and gauges	131
Warning and indicator lights	135
Clock	142
Light control switch	143
Turn signal lever	145
Illumination brightness control	146
Headlight beam leveler	147
Parking light switch	147
Fog light button	148
Wiper and washer	148
Rear window defogger button	153
Windshield wiper deicer	155
Mirrors	156
Tilt steering wheel	159
Horn	160
Climate control	162
Ventilator	163
Manual climate control system	165
Automatic climate control system	172
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner	178
Air filtration system	179
Audio	184
Antenna system	185
Installation of accessories	186
Audio Systems	186
AM/FM/Single-CD Audio System	188
Premium AM/FM/6-CD Audio System	199
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc	209
Interior equipment	212
Interior light	213
Map light	214
Sun visors	215
Storage compartments	216
Cup holder	218
Cigarette lighter socket	219
Ashtray	221
Floor mat	222
Coat hook	223
Cargo area cover	224
Cargo tie-down hooks	226
Starting and operating	228
Fuel	229
State emission testing	234
Preparing to drive	236
Starting the engine	236
Stopping the engine	238
Manual transmission - 5 speeds	239
Automatic transmission	241
Limited slip differential (LSD)	248
Power steering	248
Braking	249
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)	250
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system	253
Parking your vehicle	255
Cruise control	257
Driving tips	264
New vehicle break-in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)	265
Fuel economy hints	265
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)	266
Catalytic converter	267
Periodic inspections	268
Driving in foreign countries	269
Driving tips for AWD vehicles	269
Off road driving	271
Winter driving	272
Loading your vehicle	277
Trailer towing	281
In case of emergency	294
If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency	295
Temporary spare tire	296
Flat tires	298
Jump starting	305
Engine overheating	307
Towing	308
Rear liftgate - if the rear liftgate cannot be unlocked	313
Sunroof - if the sunroof connot be closed	314
Maintenance tools	315
Appearance care	318
Exterior care	319
Corrosion protection	321
Cleaning the interior	323
Maintenance and service	326
Maintenance schedule	328
Maintenance precautions	328
Engine hood	330
Engine compartment overview	333
Engine oil	335
Cooling system	341
Air cleaner element	347
Spark plugs	351
Drive belts	352
Manual transmission oil	353
Automatic transmission fluid	355
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles)	357
Rear differential gear oil	359
Power steering fluid	360
Brake fluid	362
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles)	363
Brake booster	364
Brake pedal	365
Clutch pedal (MT vehicles)	366
Replacement of brake pad and lining	367
Parking brake stroke	368
Tires and wheels	369
Aluminium wheels	376
Windshield washer fluid	377
Replacement of wiper blades	379
Battery	385
Fuses	387
Main fuse	390
Installation of accessories	390
Replacing bulbs	391
Specifications	406
Specifications	407
Fuses and circuits	411
Bulb chart	414
Vehicle identification	415
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects	416
Tire information	417
Uniform tire quality grading standards	430
Reporting safety defects (USA)	432
Index	434
A	435
B	435
C	436
D	437
E	437
F	437
G	438
H	438
I	438
J	438
K	438
L	439
M	439
N	439
O	439
P	439
R	440
S	440
T	441
V	442

Match case Limit results 1 per page

11-44

Maintenance and service

18 February 2004

Tires and wheels

Types of tires

You should be familiar with type of tires present on

your vehicle.

The factory-fitted tires are all-season tires except for

the 17-inch tires that are optional on the Aero (those

are summer tires).

All season tires

All season tires are designed to provide an adequate

measure of traction, handling and braking perfor-

mance in year-round driving including snowy and icy

road conditions. However all season tires do not offer

as much traction performance as winter (snow) tires in

heavy or loose snow or on icy roads.

All season tires are identified by “ALL SEASON” and/

or “M+S” (Mud & Snow) on the tire sidewall.

Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed capability tires best suit-

ed for highway driving under dry conditions.

Summer tires are inadequate for driving on slippery

roads such as on snow-covered or icy roads.

If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered or icy roads,

we strongly recommend the use of winter (snow) tires.

When installing winter tires, be sure to replace all four

tires.

Winter (snow) tires

Winter tires are best suited for driving on snow-cov-

ered and icy roads. However winter tires do not per-

form as well as summer tires and all season tires on

roads other than snow-covered and icy roads.

Tire inspection

Check on a daily basis that the tires are free from se-

rious damage, nails, and stones. At the same time,

check the tires for abnormal wear.

Contact your Saab dealer immediately if you find any

problem.

NOTE

When the wheels and tires strike curbs or are

subjected to harsh treatment as when the vehicle

is driven on a rough surface, they can suffer dam-

age that cannot be seen with the naked eye. This

type of damage does not become evident until

time has passed. Try not to drive over curbs, pot-

holes or on other rough surfaces. If doing so is un-

avoidable, keep the vehicle’s speed down to a

walking pace or less, and approach the curbs as

squarely as possible. Also, make sure the tires are

not pressed against the curb when you park the

vehicle.