262 Car care
The underside of the car also needs wash-
ing regularly, and this should be done extra
thoroughly at the end of winter. Clean the
underside of the car by hand if the car is
usually washed in an automatic car wash
without special facilities for underbody
cleaning.
Never wash or leave the car to dry in the
sun, but wipe it dry with a chamois leather
immediately after washing to avoid smears
and streaks.
Clean the inside of window glass using a
proprietary window cleaner. This is particu-
larly important when the car is new, as
upholstery and trim have a tendency to
sweat a little at first.
Keep the glass well polished, as this helps
to prevent misting.
Clean the outside of the windows with Saab
washer fluid. This is especially important if
the car has been washed in an automatic
car wash, as sometimes a wax treatment is
used that can contaminate the windshield
and impair the performance of the wipers.
In the U.S., Saab offers a full complement of
car care products. See your dealer or visit
us at www.saabcatalog.com.Convertible:
If a pressure washer is used be heedful of
the following recommendations:
on the lower part of the car (not higher
than the door handles): max pressure
of 100 bar and not closer than 8 in.
(20 cm).
on the upper part of the car: tax pres-
sure of 100 bar and not closer than
32 in. (80 cm).
Do not use any drying chemicals or water-
proofing agents.
Avoid automatic car washes.
NOTICEDo not use alcohol-based cleaners on the
plastic lenses of the front or rear lights, as
these can cause a crackling effect on the
lenses.
The door mirrors should be folded in
before the car enters an automatic car
wash.
Try your brakes on leaving a car wash.
Wet brake discs reduce the performance
of the brakes.
Fixed antennae, such as for a mobile
phone, must be removed if the car goes
through an automatic car wash.
Cars with Saab Parking Assistance: Do
not spray the sensors or closer than 8 in.
(20 cm) to the sensors with a pressure
washer, as this can damage them.
WARNING
Read and follow the instructions on
the packaging of the recommended
cleaning agents and waterproofing
agents. We recommend that you
contact an authorised Saab workshop
regarding recommended cleaning
agents and waterproofing agents.
Never treat the soft top with hot wax or
similar.
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Speedometer
___________________ 89
Starting the engine
______________ 154
Steering wheel adjustment
________ 120
Steering wheel lock
______________ 154
Steps for determining correct load
limit
_________________________ 255
Storage compartments
___________ 136
Sun visor
______________________ 134
Switches _______________________ 99
TTCS
__________________________ 175
Technical data
_________________ 280
Textile carpeting, cleaning
________ 263
Tie down eyes, Sport Sedan _______ 141
Tie down eyes, SportCombi _______ 146
Tightening torque, wheels
_________ 261
Tire chains
____________________ 250
Tire date code __________________ 256
Tire inspection and rotation
_______ 244
Tire markings
__________________ 252
Tire sidewall labeling
____________ 251
Tire sizes
_____________________ 290
Tire terminology and definitions
____ 253
Tire, changing
__________________ 259
Tire, spare
_____________________ 256
Tires
_________________________ 243
Tools and spare wheel
___________ 256
Touching up paintwork ___________ 266
Towbar
_______________________ 190
Towbar load
___________________ 192Towing
_______________________ 197
Towing a trailer
_________________ 190
Towing the car _________________ 198
Traction Control System (TCS)
_____ 175
Transmission oil, checking
________ 211
Transmission oil, grade
___________ 287
Transmission, automatic __________ 165
Transmission, manual
____________ 164
Transporting the car
_____________ 199
Treadwear indicators ____________ 246
Trip computer
___________________ 92
Trip meter
______________________ 92
Troubleshooting, A/C and ACC
_____ 269
Trunk lid, driving when open
_______ 196
Trunk lid, opening
________________ 53
Turbo gauge
____________________ 90
UUniform tire quality grading
________ 247
Upholstery care
_________________ 262
Upholstery, cleaning
_____________ 262
Useful tips on night driving
________ 197
Useful tips on starting
____________ 155
VVanity mirror
___________________ 134
Vehicle Data Collection
___________ 278
Vehicle identification number
______ 293
Vehicle recovery
________________ 199
WWarning labels
____________________ 8
Warning lights ___________________ 84
Warning triangle ________________ 102
Warnings and messages on SID,
Convertible
____________________ 73
Washer fluid ___________________ 219
Washer jets
____________________ 220
Washers
______________________ 103
Washing ______________________ 263
Washing a Convertible
___________ 264
Waxing and polishing
____________ 266
Wear indicators, tires _____________ 246
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inflates?
______________________ 43
Wheel replacement
______________ 249
Wheels and tires, sizes ___________ 290
When it is time for new tires
_______ 245
Windshield washers
_____________ 103
Windshield wipers
_______________ 103
Wing mirrors
___________________ 124
Winter driving __________________ 187
Winter tires
____________________ 256
Wiper blades ___________________ 219
Wipers
________________________ 103
XXenon headlights
________________ 222
Xenon headlights, head light levelling
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