2005 SAAB 9-3 engine

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 194 Starting and drivingIt is essential when a donor battery is to be 
used to jump start the car that the jump 
leads be connected correctly to prevent 
arcing.
To jump start your vehicle:
1 Check th

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 195 Starting and driving
5 Check that the jumper cables do not 
have loose or missing insulation. If they 
do, you could get a shock and also the 
vehicles could be damaged.
Before you connect the cab

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 196 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 2005  Owners Manual 197 Car care
Hood ________________ 198 
Engine ______________ 199 
Engine bay ___________ 201 
Engine oil ____________ 202 
Air filter______________ 204 
Transmission fluid ____ 204 
Coolant _________

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 199 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 2005  Owners Manual 200 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 2005  Owners Manual 201 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 2005  Owners Manual 202 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