2001 SAAB 9-3 engine

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SAAB 9-3 2001  Owners Manual 202 Car careThe liquid level in the car battery must be 
checked at regular intervals.
Tap water contains salts and minerals that 
accelerate the corrosion of the battery elec-
trodes, which can short

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SAAB 9-3 2001  Owners Manual 203 Car care
Drive beltThe alternator is situated on the right-hand 
side of the engine. It is driven via a 
poly-V-belt from the crankshaft pulley. 
The poly-V-belt also drives the water pump, 
the A

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SAAB 9-3 2001  Owners Manual 206 Car careChanging bulbs Headlight 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the light units. 
2 Unplug the connector. 
3 Unhook the spring clip by pushing it forward and then to the side. 
4 Remove the

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SAAB 9-3 2001  Owners Manual 213 Car care
MAXI fusesThe MAXI fuses are housed in the fuse box 
under the hood. These fuses can be 
checked in the same way as the other fuses.
The MAXI fuses are designed to protect the 
car’s el

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SAAB 9-3 2001  Owners Manual 214 Car careFusesNo. Amp  Function 
A–– 
B 10 Stop lights, trailer 
C 30 Cabin fan, ACC 
1 30 Electrically heated rear window and rear-view mir-
rors 
220Direction indicators 
330Cabin fan, A/C
4

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SAAB 9-3 2001  Owners Manual 215 Car care
Relay holderUnder the instrument panel next to the steering wheel  No. Amp  Function 
21 10 Switch, manual A/C; soft top (Convertible) 
22 15 Direction indicators 
23 20 Soft top (Convert

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SAAB 9-3 2001  Owners Manual 216 Car careFuses and relays Fuse panel in engine bay 
No. Amp Function 
110Horn 
2 15 Front fog lights 
3 40 Radiator fan, low speed 
4 10 Vacuum pump 
5 15 A/C-compressor
610Left low beam 
7 10 Righ

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SAAB 9-3 2001  Owners Manual 221 Car care
When changing a wheel, take the tool kit out 
first, then the spare wheel.
Changing a wheel  
If light-alloy wheels have been fitted to the 
car for several years and a change is made 
to