2007 SAAB 9-3 checking oil

6Engine bay, 4-cylColor code______________ 293
Engine number __________ 293
Gearbox number _________ 293
Warning labels __________ 8
Vehicle identification number 293Alternator_______________ 216
Drive belt _______________ 216
Exhaust emission control __ 155
Ignition system __________ 286
Simple troubleshooting (ACC) 268
Spark plugs _____________ 286
Turbo gauge ____________ 88Engine oil: checking level __ 207Automatic transmission _________ 163
Transmission: technical data _____ 287
Manual transmission ___________ 162
Battery ______________________ 213
Battery charge ________________ 213
Jump starting _________________ 198
Engine: description ____________ 202
Engine: technical data __________ 283
Important considerations for driving 154
Oil grade and viscosity__________ 284
Topping-up fluid _________ 218
Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 101
Washer fluid ____________ 218
Washer jets ____________ 218
Power steering ________________ 212
Fluid: checking/topping up _______ 212
Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 209
Driving in hot climates __________ 187
Radiator _____________________ 283
Temperature gauge ____________ 88
Changing a fuse _________ 234
Fuse table _____________ 239
Fuses _________________ 234
Relays ________________ 239ABS brakes_____________ 170
Brake pads _____________ 211
Brake system ___________ 289
Brake fluid______________ 211
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Engine bay, 2.8 V6Power steering___________ 212
Fluid: checking/topping up__ 212Vehicle identification
number ________________ 293
Colour code _____________ 293
Engine number __________ 293
Warning labels___________ 8
Gearbox number _________ 293Exhaust emission control __ 155
Drive belt _______________ 216
Simple troubleshooting (ACC) 268
Alternator_______________ 216
Turbo gauge ____________ 88
Spark plugs _____________ 286
Ignition system __________ 286Automatic transmission _________ 163
Manual gearbox_______________ 162
Gearbox: technical data_________ 287
Engine: description ____________ 202
Engine oil: topping up __________ 207
Oil grade and viscosity__________ 284
Engine: technical data __________ 283
Important considerations
for driving ___________________ 154Engine oil: checking level________ 207
Battery ______________________ 213
Battery charge ________________ 213
Jump starting _________________ 198
Wash/wipe stalk switch ____ 101
Topping-up fluid _________ 218
Washer jets_____________ 218
Washer fluid ____________ 218Changing a fuse _________ 236
Fuses _________________ 234
Relays ________________ 239
Fuse table ______________ 236ABS brakes_____________ 171
Brake pads _____________ 289
Brake system ___________ 170
Brake fluid______________ 211
Cooling system, coolant capacity__ 283
Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 209
Driving in hot climates __________ 187
Temperature gauge ____________ 88
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207 Car care
Engine 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 operating temperature.
3 Take the dipstick out and wipe it off with
a clean rag before carrying out the
check.
The level must not be below the MIN mark
on the dipstick, but nor should it be above
the MAX mark. Excess engine oil could
result in abnormal oil consumption.
The distance between the MIN and MAX
marks is equivalent to 1.0 qt (1.0 l).4-cyl engine: The engine oil level is
checked each time the engine is started. If
the oil level is low, the following message
appears on the SID:
If this occurs the oil level must be checked
first. If the level is too low then it must be
topped up.V6 engine: The engine has an oil level
sensor that checks the oil level when the
engine is running. If the oil level drops too
low, the following message appears on the
SID:
If this occurs the oil level must be checked
first. If the level is too low then it must be
topped up.NOTICEToo high oil level can damage the engine.
Low engine oil level.
Fill oil now.
Low engine oil level.
Fill oil now.
Oil filler cap and dipstick, 4-cyl engine
Oil filler cap and dipstick, V6 engine
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269 Car care
Other than in extremely cold weather, do not
screen the radiator, e.g. with netting, as this
will greatly diminish its cooling capacity.
Applicable to the manual climate control
system - During cold months the air condi-
tioning should be switched on once or
twice a month and run for 5–10 minutes
during highway driving once the engine is
warm.
This action saves the gaskets in the
compressor from being spoiled. The
compressor uses a lubricant that circu-
lates with the coolant.
Note:
The A/C system cannot be switched on
when the outside temperature is below 32°F
(0°C). Turn on the A/C system when the car
is standing in a warm place. Simplest is to
always have the A/C button pressed in. The
A/C system will then cut in automatically
when the outside temperature is high
enough.
Headlight aimingThe vehicle has a visual optical headlight
aiming system equipped with vertical
aiming device. The aim has been preset at
the factory and should normally not need
further adjustments.
If your headlights are damaged in a crash,
the headlight aim may be affected. If you
believe your headlights need to be re-
aimed, we recommend that you take it to
your Saab dealer for service. However, it is
possible for you to re-aim your headlights as
described in the following procedure.To check the aim, the vehicle should be
properly prepared as follows:
The vehicle shall be placed so that the
headlights are 25 ft (7.6 m) from a light
colored wall or other flat surface. The
aiming area should be darkened, this will
improve your ability to see the beam of the
low beam headlight being aimed.
An optical headlamp aimer can also be
used and will than replace the wall.
The vehicle must have all four wheels on
a perfectly level surface which is level all
the way to the wall or other flat surface.
The vehicle should be placed so it is per-
pendicular to the wall or other flat surface.
The vehicle should be unloaded and fuel
tank full, and one person or 160 lbs.
(75 kg) on the drivers seat.
The vehicle should be fully assembled
and all other work stopped while headlight
aiming is being done.
The vehicle should not have any snow,
ice or mud attached to it.
Tires should be inflated to the prescribed
pressure.
Close all doors.
Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspen-
sion.
Headlight aiming is done with the vehicle
low beam lamps. The high beam lamps will
be correctly aimed if the low beam lamps
are aimed properly.
WARNING
Before checking/adjusting the headlight
aiming, switch off the engine to avoid
danger of fingers and hands being injured
by moving parts.
The radiator fan can start up even when
the engine is switched off.NOTICETo make sure that your headlights are
aimed properly read all instructions
before beginning. Failure to follow these
instructions could cause damage to
headlight parts or a not correctly aimed
headlight.
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300 IndexDetermining correct load, tires
_____ 255
Direction indicator stalk switch _____ 101
Direction indicators
______________ 101
Dome light, Convertible
__________ 232
Dome light, Sport Sedan __________ 231
Donor battery, boost starting
______ 200
Door handles
___________________ 50
Door mirrors
___________________ 124
Drive belt
______________________ 218
Drive belt, length
________________ 287
Driver’s seat with memory
_________ 21
Driving at night
_________________ 197
Driving in cold climates
___________ 187
Driving in deep water
____________ 196
Driving in hot climates ____________ 189
Driving techniques
______________ 185
Driving with a compact wheel fitted
_ 257
Driving with a heavy load on hilly
roads
________________________ 167
Driving with a load
______________ 196
Driving with a roof load ___________ 194
Driving with the trunk lid open
______ 196
EEDR (Event Data Recorders)
______ 278
ESP, anti-skid system
____________ 177
Easy entry, Convertible ____________ 75
Economical motoring
____________ 185
Electric engine heater ____________ 186
Electric heating, front seats
_______ 114
Electric windows
________________ 121Electric windows, Convertible
_______ 79
Electrical system, technical data ____ 286
Electrically adjustable seats
________ 20
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
__ 177
Electronic steering wheel lock
______ 154
Emergency opening of the narrow
backrest, Sport Sedan
__________ 142
Emergency operation of the
moonroof
_____________________ 132
Engine bay, cleaning
_____________ 263
Engine heater
__________________ 186
Engine immobilizer
_______________ 57
Engine management system
______ 205
Engine number
_________________ 293
Engine oil, checking
_____________ 209
Engine oil, grade
________________ 284
Engine oil, volume _______________ 285
Engine temperature gauge
_________ 90
Engine, description
______________ 204
Engine, technical data ____________ 283
Engines
_______________________ 286
Event Data Recorders (EDR)
______ 278
Extra electrical socket
____________ 136
FFacilitating entry to rear seat,
Convertible
____________________ 75
Factors affecting fuel consumption
__ 185
Filler cap
______________________ 160
Filling a portable fuel container
_____ 161
Filling up
______________________ 159Flat spots, tires
_________________ 245
Floor jack
______________________ 260
Folding down the rear seat
backrest, SportCombi
___________ 143
Folding down the rear seat,
Sport Sedan
__________________ 138
Front fog lights __________________ 101
Front towing eye ________________ 197
Fuel container
__________________ 161
Fuel gauge
_____________________ 91
Fuel grade _____________________ 285
Fuel information
_________________ 161
Functions, car alarm
______________ 60
Fuse panel in luggage compartment
_ 239
Fuse table
_____________________ 238
Fuses
_________________________ 236
GGDO, garage door opener
_________ 126
Gearbox number
________________ 293
General safety instructions,
Convertible
____________________ 64
Glove box
_____________________ 136
Glovebox lighting
________________ 233
HHandbrake
_____________________ 179
Hazard warning lights
____________ 102
Head restraint, Convertible
_________ 76
Head restraints
__________________ 23
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303 Index
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
_99
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