2006 SAAB 9-3 check transmission fluid

6Engine bay, 4-cylColor code______________ 307
Engine number __________ 307
Gearbox number _________ 307
Warning labels __________ 8
Vehicle identification number 307Alternator ______________ 229
Drive belt _______________ 229
Exhaust emission control __ 165
Ignition system __________ 300
Simple troubleshooting
(A/C, ACC) _____________ 282
Spark plugs _____________ 300
Turbo gauge ____________ 90Engine oil: checking level __ 219Automatic transmission _________ 173
Transmission: technical data _____ 301
Manual transmission ___________ 172
Battery ______________________ 226
Battery charge ________________ 226
Jump starting _________________ 208
Changing engine oil ____________ 220
Engine: description ____________ 215
Engine: technical data __________ 297
Important considerations for driving 164
Oil grade and viscosity__________ 298
Topping-up fluid _________ 231
Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 106
Washer fluid ____________ 231
Washer jets ____________ 231
Power steering ________________ 225
Fluid: checking/topping up _______ 225
Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 222
Driving in hot climates __________ 197
Radiator _____________________ 297
Temperature gauge ____________ 90
Changing a fuse _________ 247
Fuse table _____________ 252
Fuses _________________ 247
Relays ________________ 252ABS brakes_____________ 180
Brake pads _____________ 224
Brake system ___________ 303
Brake fluid______________ 224
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Engine bay, 2.8 V6Power steering___________ 225
Fluid: checking/topping up__ 225Vehicle identification
number ________________ 307
Colour code _____________ 307
Engine number __________ 307
Warning labels___________ 8
Gearbox number _________ 307Exhaust emission control __ 165
Drive belt _______________ 229
Simple troubleshooting
(A/C, ACC) _____________ 282
Alternator_______________ 229
Turbo gauge ____________ 90
Spark plugs _____________ 300
Ignition system __________ 300Automatic transmission __________ 173
Manual gearbox________________ 172
Gearbox: technical data__________ 301
Engine: description _____________ 215
Changing engine oil _____________ 220
Engine oil: topping up ___________ 219
Oil grade and viscosity___________ 298
Engine: technical data ___________ 297
Important considerations
for driving ____________________ 164Engine oil: checking level_________ 219
Battery ______________________ 226
Battery charge ________________ 226
Jump starting _________________ 208
Wash/wipe stalk switch ____ 106
Topping-up fluid _________ 231
Washer jets_____________ 231
Washer fluid ____________ 231Changing a fuse _________ 249
Fuses _________________ 247
Relays ________________ 252
Fuse table ______________ 249ABS brakes_____________ 181
Brake pads _____________ 303
Brake system ___________ 180
Brake fluid______________ 224
Cooling system, coolant capacity__ 297
Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 222
Driving in hot climates __________ 197
Temperature gauge ____________ 90
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211 Starting and driving
For 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 journey, such as spare bulbs, wiper
blades, fuses, a drive belt (poly-V-belt) and
the like.
You can check some points yourself before-
hand:
 Check that no oil or fuel leaks out of the
engine or gearbox/transmission.
 Check the coolant and power steering
fluid levels. Check also for leaks.
 Inspect the drive belt (poly-V-belt) and
replace if it shows any signs of wear.
 Check the battery charge.
 Check the tires for tread pattern and air
pressure, including the compact spare
tire.
 Take an extra remote control and keep it
separate.
 Check the brakes.
 Check all bulbs.
 Check for the presence of the tool kit and
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222 Car careAir filter
Transmission fluidManual transmission
Check and top up the oil in accordance with
the service program.
Automatic transmission
Check and top up the oil in accordance with
the service program.
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 is not necessary to change the cool-
ant.The coolant contains 45 % antifreeze and
anti-corrosion fluid. This ratio gives the best
cooling effect. Lower concentrations should
be avoided, in view of the corrosion risk.
Other brands of antifreeze can damage the
engine and cooling system.
Note:
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
properties are no longer retained and the
coolant must then be drained and replaced
at regular intervals.
WARNING
To ensure reliable operation, only use
an air filter recommended by Saab
Automobile AB.
WARNING
 Proceed with caution if the radiator is
boiling when you open the hood.
Never remove the expansion-tank
filler cap when the radiator is boiling.
 The cooling system is pressurized –
hot coolant and vapor can escape
when the filler cap is released. These
can cause injury to your eyes and
burns. Loosen the cap carefully, and
let the engine cool before removing
the cap.
 Exercise care when adding coolant.
Coolant on hot surfaces constitutes a
fire risk.
Coolant level low.
Refill.
NOTICEIf the cooling system needs topping up,
mix the antifreeze with the appropriate
quantity of drinking water or distilled
water before adding it to the system.
If undiluted antifreeze is added, the
engine could still freeze and be damaged.
This is because the antifreeze will not mix
properly with the coolant before the ther-
mostat has opened to allow full circula-
tion.
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313 Index
Index
AA/C
__________________________ 113
Adjustment, steering wheel
________ 128
Air conditioning
_________________ 113
Air filter
_______________________ 222
Airbag
_________________________ 32
Anchorage eyes
________________ 149
Anti-corrosion treatment
__________ 280
Antilock braking system __________ 181
Anti-spin
______________________ 183
Ashtrays ______________________ 144
Autochecking of lights, warning and
indicator lights
__________________ 88
Autodimming
_______________ 133
, 134
Automatic climate control (ACC)
____ 115
Automatic tire pressure monitoring __ 254
Automatic transmission
___________ 173
ABS brakes
____________________ 181
ACC
_________________________ 115
BBattery
_______________________ 226
Bedding-in of new brake pads
_____ 171
Before towing a trailer
____________ 201
Brake fluid, grade
_______________ 303Brakes
________________________ 180
Braking _______________________ 180
Bulb changing
__________________ 232
Bulb table
_____________________ 246
Buying new tires
________________ 260
CCabin lighting
__________________ 141
Cabin lighting, Convertible
_________ 80
Car alarm
______________________ 58
Car transport ___________________ 207
Care of air conditioning
___________ 283
Change of address notification
_____ 290
Changing a tire
_________________ 273
Changing bulbs _________________ 232
Changing engine oil
_____________ 220
Changing the battery, remote control
_56
Changing wiper blades
___________ 230
Checking the number of remote
controls
_______________________ 55
Checks before towing a trailer
_____ 201
Child safety
_____________________ 24
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 54
Child seats
_____________________ 24
Cigarette lighter
_________________ 144
Cleaning the engine bay
__________ 277
Cleaning upholstery
_____________ 276
Climate control system, manual
____ 110
Closing the soft top manually,
Convertible
____________________ 70Closing the soft top, Convertible
_____ 66
Clutch interlock
_________________ 172
Compact spare _________________ 270
Compass
______________________ 137
Condensation water, A/C
_________ 113
Convertible
_____________________ 63
Convertible, washing
_____________ 278
Coolant
_______________________ 222
Crash memory, see EDR
_________ 292
Cruise control
__________________ 179
Cup holder
_____________________ 142
DDate codes, tires
________________ 270
Deep water, driving through
_______ 204
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 267
Determining correct load, tires
_____ 269
Direction indicator stalk switch _____ 104
Direction indicators
______________ 104
Dome light, Convertible
___________ 243
Dome light, Sport Sedan __________ 242
Donor battery, boost starting
_______ 208
Door handles
____________________ 50
Door mirrors ___________________ 132
Drive belt
______________________ 229
Drive belt, length
________________ 301
Driver’s seat with memory
__________ 21
Driving at night
_________________ 205
Driving in cold climates
___________ 195
Driving in deep water
_____________ 204
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316 IndexPinch protection, electric windows
__ 130
Pinch protection, sunroof
_________ 140
Plates and labels, location ________ 307
Polishing and waxing
____________ 279
Poly-V-belt
____________________ 229
Portable fuel container
___________ 169
Position lights
__________________ 102
Power steering fluid, checking
_____ 225
Power steering fluid, grade
________ 302
Pressure gauge
_________________ 90
Pressure, tires
__________________ 257
Profiles, customized settings
_______ 93
QQuality grading, tires
_____________ 261
Quick guide, remote control
________ 51
RRain sensor
____________________ 107
Raising the soft top manually,
Convertible ____________________ 70
Reading lights, Convertible
_________ 80
Rear fog light
__________________ 104
Rear seats, folding down
_________ 146
Rear towing eye
________________ 206
Rear window heating
____________ 114
Rearview mirrors
________________ 132
Recirculation
___________________ 113Recommendations for automatic
transmission, towing a trailer
_____ 199
Recommendations for manual
gearbox, towing a trailer
_________ 200
Recommended snow chains _______ 304
Refueling
______________________ 167
Remote control
__________________ 50
Remote locking malfunction
________ 52
Replacement, wheel
_____________ 262
Reporting safety defects __________ 291
Rev counter
_____________________ 88
Reversing lights
________________ 105
Rollover Pop-up Bars, Convertible
___ 78
Roof lighting
___________________ 141
Roof lighting, changing
___________ 242
Running-in
_____________________ 171
SSaab Information Display
__________ 93
Saab Parking Assistance _________ 190
Saab Trionic engine management
system
______________________ 216
Safety belts _____________________ 12
Seatbelts
_______________________ 12
Seatbelts in rear seat, Convertible
___ 77
Seatbelts, care
_________________ 276
Seatbelts, checking
______________ 276
Seats
__________________________ 18
Securing a load
_________________ 149
Sentronic, manual gear selection
___ 178Service costs
___________________ 289
Service information
______________ 290
Service intervals
________________ 288
Service record retention
__________ 289
Signalling, horn
_________________ 128
Ski hatch
______________________ 148
Spare wheel ___________________ 270
Speed ratings, tires
______________ 266
Speedometer
____________________ 89
Starting the engine
______________ 162
Steering wheel adjustment
________ 128
Steering wheel lock
______________ 162
Steps for determining correct load
limit
_________________________ 269
Storage compartments
___________ 144
Sun visor
______________________ 142
Sunroof
_______________________ 138
Switches ______________________ 102
SAHR, head restraint
_____________ 23
SDM
_________________________ 292
SID
___________________________ 93
SPA __________________________ 190
TTechnical data
__________________ 294
Textile carpeting, cleaning
_________ 277
Tie down eyes
__________________ 149
Tightening torque, wheels
_________ 275
Tire chains
_____________________ 263
Tire date code __________________ 270
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317 Index
Tire inspection and rotation
_______ 258
Tire markings
__________________ 266
Tire pressure monitoring, automatic
_ 254
Tire sidewall labeling
____________ 264
Tire sizes
_____________________ 304
Tire terminology and definitions
____ 267
Tire, changing
__________________ 273
Tire, spare
_____________________ 270
Tires
_________________________ 256
Tools and spare wheel
___________ 270
Touching up paintwork ___________ 279
Towbar
_______________________ 198
Towbar load
___________________ 200
Towing
_______________________ 205
Towing a trailer
_________________ 198
Towing the car _________________ 206
Traction Control System (TCS)
_____ 183
Transmission oil, checking
________ 222
Transmission oil, grade
___________ 301
Transmission, automatic __________ 173
Transmission, manual
____________ 172
Transporting the car
_____________ 207
Treadwear indicators ____________ 259
Trip computer
___________________ 94
Trip meter
______________________ 89
Troubleshooting, A/C and ACC
____ 282
Trunk lid, driving when open
_______ 204
Trunk lid, opening
________________ 53
Turbo gauge
____________________ 90
TCS
__________________________ 183
UUniform tire quality grading
________ 261
Upholstery care
_________________ 276
Upholstery, cleaning
_____________ 276
Useful tips on night driving
________ 205
Useful tips on starting
____________ 163
VVanity mirror
___________________ 142
Vehicle identification number
______ 307
Vehicle recovery
________________ 207
Vehicle Data Collection
___________ 292
WWarning labels
___________________ 8
Warning lights
___________________ 84
Warning triangle ________________ 105
Warnings and messages on SID,
Convertible
____________________ 73
Washer fluid ___________________ 230
Washer jets ____________________ 231
Washers
______________________ 106
Washing ______________________ 277
Washing a Convertible
___________ 278
Waxing and polishing
____________ 279
Wear indicators, tires ____________ 259What Will You See After an Airbag
Inflates?
______________________ 43
Wheel replacement
______________ 262
Wheels and tires, sizes ___________ 304
When it is time for new tires
_______ 259
Windshield washers
_____________ 106
Windshield wipers
_______________ 106
Wing mirrors
___________________ 132
Winter driving __________________ 195
Winter tires
____________________ 269
Wiper blades ___________________ 230
Wipers
________________________ 106
XXenon headlights
________________ 233
Xenon headlights, head light levelling
102
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