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Saab 9-4X 2011 User Manual

Saab 9-4X 2011
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Saab 9-4X Owner Manual - 2011
2011 Saab 9-4X Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-42
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-48
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-17
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-26
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-34
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-41
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-61
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-92
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-97
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . 10-101

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Saab 9-4X 2011 Specifications

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BrandSaab
Model9-4X 2011
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's primary dashboard controls and displays.

Initial Drive Information

Key features and information for starting and operating the vehicle for the first time.

Vehicle Features

Description of various optional and standard features available on the vehicle.

Performance and Maintenance

Information on vehicle performance aspects and basic maintenance procedures.

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Details on vehicle keys, remote entry systems, and lock operation.

Power Door Locks

Operation and customization of the vehicle's power door locking systems.

Liftgate

Instructions for operating the manual and power liftgate mechanisms.

Vehicle Security

Information on the anti-theft alarm system and immobilizer operation.

Windows

Operation of power windows, including express features and obstacle detection.

Roof

Information regarding the operation and features of the vehicle's sunroof.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Proper adjustment and importance of head restraints for occupant safety.

Front Seats

Manual and power seat adjustment, lumbar, thigh support, and memory features.

Rear Seats

Information on rear seat folding, heated rear seats, and pass-through features.

Safety Belts

Proper use, importance, and types of safety belts for all occupants.

Airbag System

Overview of airbag types, deployment conditions, and system checks.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for selecting and installing child restraints for various age groups.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Details on glove box, cupholders, armrest, and console storage areas.

Additional Storage Features

Information on cargo cover, tie-downs, cargo management system, and cargo nets.

Roof Rack System

Usage and installation guidelines for the vehicle's roof rack system.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Operation of steering wheel adjustment, steering wheel controls, horn, and wipers.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument cluster.

Information Displays

Details on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and its display capabilities.

Vehicle Messages

Explanations of various messages displayed by the vehicle's information system.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Operation of exterior lamps, including controls, headlamps, and fog lamps.

Interior Lighting

Control of instrument panel illumination, dome lamps, and reading lamps.

Lighting Features

Operation of entry lighting, exit lighting, and battery load management.

Infotainment System

Introduction

General introduction to the vehicle's infotainment system.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Operation of dual automatic and rear climate control systems.

Air Vents

Adjusting airflow direction and operation of air vents.

Maintenance

Procedure for replacing the passenger compartment air filter.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Tips for defensive driving, avoiding drunk driving, and maintaining vehicle control.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, and starting the engine.

Automatic Transmission

Operation of the automatic transmission, manual mode, and fuel economy mode.

Brakes

Information on ABS, parking brake, and brake assist systems.

Ride Control Systems

Operation of Traction Control System (TCS) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP).

Cruise Control

Setting, resuming, and using cruise control safely.

Object Detection Systems

Operation of ultrasonic parking assist and rear vision camera systems.

Fuel

Information on recommended fuel, specifications, and filling the tank.

Towing

Guidelines for general towing, driving characteristics, trailer weight, and equipment.

Conversions and Add-Ons

Information on adding electrical equipment and potential impacts.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Information on service, parts, and safety warnings.

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing basic owner maintenance and checks.

Headlamp Aiming

Procedure for adjusting headlamp aim for proper visibility.

Bulb Replacement

Instructions for replacing various exterior and interior bulbs.

Electrical System

Information on fuses, circuit breakers, and electrical system overload.

Wheels and Tires

Details on tire maintenance, pressure, replacement, and identification.

Jump Starting

Safe procedures for jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Appearance Care

Guidelines for exterior and interior cleaning, and protecting bright metal parts.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Importance of maintenance, dealer services, and vehicle usage conditions.

Scheduled Maintenance

When to perform scheduled maintenance, especially engine oil changes.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of approved fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts for the vehicle.

Maintenance Replacement Parts

Part numbers and specifications for common replacement parts like filters and wiper blades.

Maintenance Records

Forms for recording vehicle maintenance history.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and service parts labels.

Vehicle Data

Capacities and specifications for various vehicle systems like cooling, oil, and fuel.

Engine Specifications

Details on engine types, VIN codes, transmission, and spark plug gap.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps to follow for resolving concerns with dealerships and Saab.

Reporting Safety Defects

Procedures for reporting safety defects to government agencies and Saab.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information on event data recorders and data privacy policies.

Navigation System

Guidance on using the vehicle's navigation system.

Radio Frequency Statement

Compliance information regarding radio frequency systems.

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