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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 170 Starting and drivingFor long tripsBefore starting off on a long journey, it is 
advisable to have your car inspected by 
your Saab dealer.
Obtain a few important items to take along 
on your journ

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 173 Car care
EngineThe engine is a transverse four-cylinder in-
line engine with twin overhead camshafts 
and 16 valves.
The engine is equipped with two balance-
shafts that reduce engine vibrations t

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 174 Car careSaab Trionic engine management 
systemThe Saab Trionic engine management 
system is a unique Saab development that 
combines sequential multiport fuel injection, 
electronic distributorles

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 176 Car careEngine oilChecking the oil levelCheck the engine oil level regularly.
1 Park the car on a level ground.
2 Switch off the engine and wait for 
2–5 minutes. The engine should be at 
normal

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 177 Car care
Changing engine oil
Engine oil and oil filter should be changed 
according to the service program.
For oil volumes and grades, refer to "Tech-
nical data".
The oil should be drained when

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 178 Car careChanging filter
1 Unscrew the oil filter cap.
 Lift the cap slightly and carefully pry 
apart the cap and the filter housing.
 Remove the filter cap.
2 Remove the filter. Have paper towe

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 179 Car care
CoolantIf the coolant level drops too low, the follow-
ing message appears on the SID:The properties of the coolant are retained 
for the entire service life of the car. There-
fore, it i

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 180 Car careNote:
If incorrect coolant is used or added, the life-
time properties will be affected. Even if the 
coolant is flushed from the system and 
replaced with life-time coolant, life-time 
pr
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