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If you check the oil level just after stopping the engine,
wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan before checking the level.
Just after driving or while the engine is warm, the en-
gine oil level reading may be in a range between the
upper level and the notch mark. This is caused by ther-
mal expansion of the engine oil.
To prevent overfilling the engine oil, do not add any
additional oil above the upper level when the engine is
cold."Changing the oil and oil filterChange the oil and oil filter according to the mainte-
nance schedule in the “Saab Warranty and Service
Record Booklet”.
The engine oil and oil filter must be changed more fre-
quently than listed in the maintenance schedule when
driving on dusty roads, when short trips are frequently
made, or when driving in extremely cold whether.
1. Warm up the engine by letting the engine idle for
about 10 minutes to ease draining the engine oil.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en-
gine.
3. Remove the oil filler cap.
Do not touch the exhaust manifold or turbo-
charger. These get very hot when the enginehas been running.2.0-liter turbo models
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Spark plugsIt may be difficult to replace the spark plugs. It is rec-
ommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by
your Saab dealer.
The spark plugs should be replaced according to the
maintenance schedule in the “Saab Warranty and Ser-
vice Record Booklet”.
!When disconnecting the spark plug cables,
always grasp the spark plug cap, not the ca-
bles.
!Make sure the cables are replaced in the cor-rect order."Recommended spark plugs2.5-liter non-turbo models:
FR5AP-11 (NGK)
2.0-liter turbo models:
PFR6G (NGK)
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Automatic transmission fluid"Checking the fluid levelThe automatic transmission fluid expands largely as
its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to
fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different
scales for checking the level of hot fluid and cold fluid
on the dipstick.
Though the fluid level can be checked without warm-
ing up the fluid on the “COLD” range, we recommend
checking the fluid level when the fluid is at operating
temperature.
!Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot
1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temper-
ature of the transmission fluid up to normal operating
temperature; 158 to 176°F (70 to 80°C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the park-
ing brake.
3. First shift the selector lever in each position. Then
shift it in the “P” position, and run the engine at idling
speed.
Non-turbo model
1) Yellow handle
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Turbo model
1) Yellow handleA) HOT range
B) COLD range
1) Upper level
2) Lower level
4. Pull out the dipstick and check the fluid level on the
gauge. If it is below the lower level on the “HOT”
range, add the recommended automatic transmission
fluid up to the upper level.
!Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold
When the fluid level has to be checked without time to
warm up the automatic transmission, check to see that
the fluid level is between the lower level and upper lev-
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LF
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"Halogen headlight bulbs (U.S./CA-
models equipped with HID low beam
bulbs)Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while
in use. If you touch the bulb surface with bare
hands or greasy gloves, finger prints or grease
on the bulb surface will develop into hot spots
and cause the bulb to break. If there are finger
prints or grease on the bulb surface, wipe them
away with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol.
Ask your Saab dealer to check whether your ve-hicle is equipped with HID headlights.NOTE!If headlight aiming is required, consult your
Saab dealer for proper adjustment of the headlight
aim.
!It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have
your Saab dealer replace the bulbs if necessary.!Right hand low beam light bulb
Non-turbo model
1) Air intake duct
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2. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb.
3. Replace the bulb with a new one.
4. Reconnect the electrical connector. At this time, be
careful not to touch the bulb surface.
5. Install the bulb in the headlight assembly by turning
it clockwise until it clicks.
"Parking light!Right hand sideNon-turbo model
1) Air intake duct
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