2003 SAAB 9-3 engine

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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 171 Car care
Hood ________________  172 
Engine ______________  173 
Engine bay ___________  175 
Engine oil ____________  176 
Air filter______________  178 
Transmission fluid ____  178 
Coolant ___

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 172 Car careHoodThe handle of the hood lock is located on the 
left under the instrument panel. Open the 
hood in the following way:
1 Pull the release handle.
2 The hood moves to the half-locked posi

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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 175 Car care
1 Oil filler cap
2 Coolant reservoir
3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir
4Battery
5 Fuse box
6 Washer-fluid reservoir
7 Power-steering fluid reservoir
8 Engine-oil dipstick
Engine bay
ProC

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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