2002 SAAB 9-3 washer fluid

6Engine bayWarning labels ___________ 7
V.I.N. number __________ 243
Engine number _________ 243
Gearbox number ________ 243
Color coding ___________ 243Ignition system _________ 240
Drive belt ______________ 197
Alternator _____________ 197
Spark plugs ____________ 240
Catalytic converter ______ 150
Simple fault tracing
(A/C, ACC) ____________ 226Turbo-compressor ________ 67
Pressure gauge __________ 67
Important considerations
for driving _____________ 148
Technical data: engine ___ 237Manual transmission __________ 191
Automatic transmission ________ 191
Transmission oil ______________ 191
Gearbox: technical data ________ 240
Battery _____________________ 195
Battery charge _______________ 195
Jump starting ________________ 181IB1624
Engine: description ____________ 188
Engine oil, level control
and topping up _______________ 190
Engine oil: changing ___________ 190
Oil grade_____________________ 237
Washer fluid ___________ 199
Topping up with fluid _____ 199
Washer jets ___________ 199
Wiper/washer control stalk _ 78
Steering servo _______________ 195
Fluid checking
and topping up ______________ 195
Coolant, checking
and topping up ________ 192
Coolant _______________ 192
Temperature gauge ______ 67
Driving in hot weather ____ 173
Driving in cold weather ___ 171Fuse panels ___________ 206
Changing a fuse ________ 206
Table of fuses __________ 208
Relays _______________ 210
Brake system ________________ 241
Brake fluid __________________ 194
Brake pads __________________ 194
ABS brakes _________________ 164
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73 Instruments and controls
The following CHECK messages may be
displayed: 1) This message will be displayed approximately
600 miles (1,000 km) before the next sched-
uled service is due, or when 365 days have
elapsed since the last service. The message
should be cleared at the time of that service
(see the Saab Warranties & Service Record
Booklet).
This message can also be deleted by first
briefly pressing the CLR button, then depress-
ing it a second time for at least eight seconds
until "SERVICE" appears on the display and a
chime sounds. The message can only be
deleted when it is shown on the SID.
Night panelTo improve night-driving conditions inside
the car, the Night Panel mode can be
selected. In this mode, the amount of infor-
mation displayed is reduced, and only the
most important instruments and displays
will be illuminated.
When the Night Panel button is pressed,
only the speedometer will be illuminated (up
to the 87-mph or 140-km/h graduation), all
the other instruments illumination will be
extinguished and their needles moved to
zero. Both the SID and the ACC displays will
be extinguished and the backlighting for
switches and other controls will be dimmed.
Note: All indicator and warning lights,
together with the display of CHECK mes-
sages, will operate as normal. The following conditions will wake up the
respective displays in the Night-Panel
mode:
 Setting of the Audio System, SID or ACC
(display comes on for ten seconds).
 CHECK message generated in the SID.
 High engine revs cause the rev counter to
be illuminated until the engine speed has
fallen again.
 If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below
4 gallons (15 liters), the fuel gauge will be
illuminated.
 If the engine temperature rises above nor-
mal, the temperature gauge will be illumi-
nated.
 If the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph
(135 km/h), the entire speedometer will
be illuminated.
 In cars with automatic transmission, if the
selector lever is moved from D to position
3, 2 or 1, the selector indication on the
main instrument panel will be illuminated.
To restore the displays and lighting to the
normal mode, press the Night-Panel button. Display shows: See
page
BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE 202
FRONT LIGHT FAILURE 200
REAR LIGHT FAILURE 202
FOG LIGHT FAILURE 203
WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW 199
TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP 151
FILL COOLANT FLUID 192
KEY NOT ACCEPTED 45
REPLACE KEY BATTERY 45
SERVICE THEFT ALARM 45
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING 159
TIME FOR SERVICE
1)
230
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79 Instruments and controls
Rear-window wiperRear-window washing and wiping are car-
ried out using the same stalk switch as for
washing and wiping the windshield and
headlights.
This stalk has two additional switches,
ON/OFF and .
The ON position gives intermittent wiping.
The position gives washing and wiping.
After a few sweeps the wiper stops, or
reverts to intermittent wiping if this has been
selected. When washing/wiping of the rear
window ends, the wiper makes a single
sweep after about 15 seconds to wipe away
any remaining washer fluid.
Moving the control stalk to the
spring-loaded position between OFF and
ON will produce a single sweep of the wip-
ers.
Intermittent wiping of the rear window is
done when reverse gear is selected, if the
wipers are in position 1, 2 or 3, see page 78.
IB754
Rear-window wiper 1 Intermittent wiping
2 Washing
Control for setting wiper delay 1 Long delay
2 Short delay
IB935
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169 Starting and driving
Parking on a hillWhen parking on a steep hill, turn the front
wheels so that they will be blocked by the
curb if the car should move.
Long-term parkingIf the car is not going to be used for some
time, e.g. 3–4 months, the following steps
are recommended:
 Run the engine to normal temperature
before long-term parking.
 Drain the washer-fluid reservoir and
hoses.  Wash and wax the car. Clean the rubber
seals on the hood, trunk lid and doors,
and lubricate them with glycerol (glyc-
erin).
 After washing the car, dry the brake discs
by taking the car out on the road and
applying the brakes a few times. If the traf-
fic conditions allow, brake quite heavily
just before parking.
 Fill the fuel tank with fuel to prevent con-
densation forming in it.
 Top up the coolant and check the anti-
freeze before the onset of winter.
 Park the car in a dry, covered and
well-ventilated building. Leave the park-
ing brake OFF!
 Disconnect the negative (-) battery lead.
If freezing temperatures are likely to occur
during the long-term parking, remove the
battery and store it away from freezing
temperatures.
 Ideally, the car should be put up on
blocks, with the wheels off the ground. If
this is not possible, inflate the tires to
about 43 psi (300 kPa).
 Leave all the windows open a crack and
cover the car with a fabric tarpaulin - not
one made of plastic which will not breath.
IB879
1Pointing downhill and
against the curb
– Turn the wheels into the
curb and edge the car for-
ward until the wheels touch
the curb. 2Pointing uphill and
against the curb
– Turn the wheels away
from the curb and edge the
car back until the wheels
touch the curb. 3Pointing uphill or down-
hill – no curb
– Turn the wheels towards
the edge of the road. If the
car should start rolling, it
will not run into the road.
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185 Car care
IB944
Hood release handle ....... 186
Engine .............................. 188
Engine bay ....................... 187
Engine oil ......................... 190
Transmission fluid .......... 191
Coolant ............................. 192
Air filter ............................ 193
Brake- clutch fluid and
brake pads ..................... 194
Power steering ................ 195
Battery .............................. 195
Drive belt .......................... 197
Wipers and washers ....... 198
Wiper blades .................... 198
Changing bulbs ............... 200
Fuses ................................ 206
Wheels.............................. 211 Safety belts ....................... 218
Upholstery and trim ......... 219
Textile carpeting .............. 219
Engine bay ........................ 220
Washing ............................ 220
Waxing and polishing ...... 221
Touching up the paint ..... 221
Anti-corrosion treatment . 222
Recovery and/or recy-
cling of automotive mate-
rials .................................. 224
Air conditioning (A/C
system) ........................... 226 Car care
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187 Car care
1 Engine-oil dipstick
2 Brake-fluid reservoir
3 Power-steering fluid reservoir
4 Fuse box
5 Coolant reservoir
6 MAXI fuses
7 Washer-fluid reservoir
8Battery
9Drive belt
10 Air filter
Engine bay
IB1625
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190 Car careEngine oilChecking the fluid level Regularly check the oil level in the engine.
Do this with the car standing on level ground
with the engine warm, 2-5 minutes after it
has been turned off. Take the dipstick out
and wipe it off with a clean rag before carry-
ing out the check.
The level must not be below the MIN mark
on the dipstick, but nor should it be above
the MAX mark. Excess engine oil could
result in abnormal oil consumption.
The distance between MIN and MAX corre-
sponds to a volume of about one quart.
When necessary, add oil of the recom-
mended grade via the dipstick pipe. Make
sure that the cap of the dipstick is screwed
on properly after the check. Oil changingThe engine oil must be changed in accor-
dance with the service program.
Oil volume and grade, see page 237.
Oil changing should be carried out on a
warm engine. 1 Unscrew the drain plug in the bottom of
the sump and leave the oil to drain into
an oil tray or other suitable receptacle for
at least ten minutes. Take care, as the oil
may be hot.
2 After the oil has been drained, unscrew
and remove the oil filter.
3 Fit a new filter and tighten it by hand.
4 Refit the drain plug with a new washer.
5 Add new oil.
Run the engine to normal temperature and
check the oil level.
IB890
Oil filler cap and dipstick
IB891
Drain plug
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198 Car careWipers and washersWiper bladesCheck and clean all wiper blades regularly.
We recommend Saab washer fluid for
cleaning.
If poor wiper performance is experienced,
clean the windshield with Saab washer fluid.
This is particularly important if the car has
been through an automatic car wash, as this
sometimes leave a wax coating on the wind-
shield.
If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory,
fit new blades.
Windshield and rear window1 Push the catch in (1).
2 Pull the complete wiper blade down-
wards so that it comes away from the
wiper arm. Slide the entire blade out
from the arm.
Headlight wipers 1 Lift the wiper arm off the headlight.
2 Detach the wiper blade by pulling it
laterally from the wiper arm.
3 Fit the new blade by sliding it into the
retainer on the wiper arm and pressing it
firmly home.
WARNING
Take care not to spill washer fluid concen-
trate onto hot surfaces as this constitutes
a fire hazard.
IB901
IB902
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