2007 SAAB 9-5 radiator

244 Car care and technical informationFault diagnosisIf a fault occurs in the A/C system, there are
a number of checks you can perform your-
self. If the fault persists, however, have the
system checked by a workshop. We recom-
mend that you contact an authorized Saab
dealer.
Important!
When the A/C system is running, the intake
air is dehumidified, and the resultant con-
densation is drained off through two outlets
underneath the floor of the car in the vicinity
of the front doors. It is therefore perfectly
normal for water to be seen dripping from
these outlets when the car is parked. The
warmer the ambient air and the higher the
humidity, the greater will be the amount of
condensation formed.Inadequate cooling:
a Check that the condenser (forward of
the radiator) has not become clogged
with dirt and insects.
b Make sure that the drive belt for the com-
pressor is not slipping.
c Check the fuses for the ventilation fans
and compressor.
Maintenance The drive belt for the compressor should
be inspected under the regular service
program.
Clean dirt and insects away from the con-
denser and radiator to prevent clogging.
When washing the car, use the hose to
spray the radiator and condenser (located
forward of the radiator) from both sides
(both from the front of the car and from
inside the engine bay). Do not use a pres-
sure washer.
Caution: Do not use the hose when the
engine is hot.
Other than in extremely cold weather, do not
screen the radiator, e.g. with netting, as this
will greatly diminish its cooling capacity.
Note: The A/C system will only operate
when the outdoor temperature is above the
freezing point (0°C, 32°F).
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Recovery and/or
recycling of automotive
materialsInformation on the scrapping and recycling
of car materials is available on
www.saab.com.
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.
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.
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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Indicator lights
___________________ 58
Information about fuel
____________ 148
Instrument illumination ____________ 75
Instruments and controls __________ 57
Interior equipment
_______________ 113
Interior lighting
_________________ 124
Interior rearview mirror
___________ 116
JJack
_________________________ 237
KKey
___________________________ 44
Key to chassis number
___________ 269
Key, remove
___________________ 140
LLATCH (child safety)
______________ 23
Labeling, tire sidewall ____________ 229
Labels
__________________________ 7
Leather upholstery, care of
________ 240
Light horn
______________________ 73
Light switches ___________________ 73
Loading MP3 discs
______________ 102
Loading your vehicle _____________ 231
Luggage-compartment lighting
_____ 125
MMP3 player
____________________ 102
Main instrument panel
_____________ 58
Main/dipped beam
_______________ 73
Maintenance schedule ___________ 252
Maintenance, A/C-system _________ 243
Manual gearbox, technical data
____ 264
Maxi fuses
_____________________ 217
Milometer ______________________ 64
Moonroof ______________________ 123
Motoring abroad
________________ 246
Multipath propagation
____________ 109
NNIGHT
_________________________ 72
New tires, buying
_______________ 225
Night Panel
_____________________ 72
OOdometer
______________________ 64
Oil capacity, engine
______________ 260
Oil specification
_________________ 260
Outdoor temperature
______________ 68
Owner assistance
_______________ 253
PPaintwork, touching-in
____________ 242
Parcel shelf, folding
______________ 133
Parking Assistance ______________ 168
Parking lights
____________________ 73
Plates and labels
________________ 268
Poly-V-belt
_____________________ 201
Portable fuel container
___________ 148
Portable player
_________________ 104
Power outlet
___________________ 126
Power steering _________________ 198
Power-steering fluid
______________ 198
Pressure gauge
__________________ 66
Prestige
_______________________ 107
Programme type ALARM
__________ 99
QQuality grading, tires
_____________ 226
Questions on function of airbag
______ 40
RRDS time
______________________ 106
Radiator fan ____________________ 201
Radio
__________________________ 93
Radio Data System (RDS)
_________ 94
Radio text
______________________ 94
Radio waves ___________________ 110
Rain sensor _____________________ 77
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