Tires ..............................................................5-54
Tire Sidewall Labelling ...................................5-55
Tire Terminology and Definitions .....................5-58
Inflation - Tire Pressure .................................5-60
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-62
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-63
Buying New Tires .........................................5-64
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-65
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-66
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-66
Tire Chains ..................................................5-68
Accessory Inflator .........................................5-68
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-70
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-71
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-72
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-74
Secondary Latch System ...............................5-79
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-82
Spare Tire ...................................................5-84
Appearance Care ............................................5-85
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .................5-85
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-87
Leather .......................................................5-87
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces ..................................................5-88
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-88
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-88
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-89
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-89
Finish Care ..................................................5-89
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades .........5-90
Aluminum Wheels .........................................5-91
Tires ...........................................................5-91
Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-92
Finish Damage .............................................5-92
Underbody Maintenance ................................5-92
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-92
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ..................5-93
Vehicle Identification ......................................5-94
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................5-94
Service Parts Identification Label .....................5-94
Electrical System ............................................5-94
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..........................5-94
Headlamps ..................................................5-95
Windshield Wiper Fuses ................................5-95
Power Windows and Other Power Options .......5-95
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................5-95
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....................5-95
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..........................5-103
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-106
Section 5
Service and Appearance Care
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2005 - Saab 97X Owner Manual
