2008 SAAB 9-3 alternator

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SAAB 9-3 2008 Owners Manual 6Engine bay, 4-cylColor code______________ 297
Engine number __________ 297
Gearbox number _________ 297
Warning labels __________ 8
Vehicle identification number 297Ignition system __________ 291
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SAAB 9-3 2008 Owners Manual 7
Engine bay, 2.8 V6Power steering___________ 215
Fluid: checking/topping up__ 215Vehicle identification
number ________________ 297
Color code ______________ 297
Engine number __________ 297
Warning

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SAAB 9-3 2008 Owners Manual 83 Instruments and controls
This light comes on when the battery is not
being charged by the alternator. If the light
comes on during driving, stop as soon as
possible and switch off the engine.
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83 Instruments and controls
This light comes on when the battery is not
being charged by the alternator. If the light
comes on during driving, stop as soon as
possible and switch off the engine.
The following message is shown on the
Saab Information Display (SID):
Check the drive belt, see page 219.
The light illuminates if the tire pressure in
one or more tires is too low, see page 257.
Below is an example of the message simul-
taneously shown on the SID:This light will come on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low. If the warning light flashes or
comes on while you are driving, stop imme-
diately in a safe place, switch off the engine
and check the oil level (see page 210).
The following message is shown on the
Saab Information Display (SID):
This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel
or ignition system.
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to
fully install the cap. See Fuel cap on
page 160. The diagnostic system can deter-
mine if the fuel cap has been left off or
improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel
cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the
Charge warning lightBattery not charging.
Make a safe stop.Warning, tire pressureTire pressure low,
rear left. Check tires.
Warning, oil pressure
(engine oil)
NOTE
Never drive the car when the oil pressure
warning lamp is on. Low oil pressure can
cause serious engine damage.
Oil pressure low.
Make a safe stop.
Engine malfunction
(CHECK ENGINE)
WARNING
An illuminated “Engine malfunction
(CHECK ENGINE)” indicator light indi-
cates an engine-related problem. While
your car may be able to be driven with the
“Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)”
indicator light illuminated (limp-home
mode), you are advised to have your car
serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as
soon as possible.
Continued driving without this problem
being corrected might cause serious fur-
ther damage to your car and create
unsafe driving conditions. The operator
should be prepared to take action if such
unsafe conditions arise (e.g. brake
smoothly, engage neutral, stop in a suita-
ble place, switch off the engine, etc.)
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SAAB 9-3 2008 Owners Manual 218 Car careBattery disconnect switch3
33 3A collision could cause a short circuit in the
alternator or starter motor. A disconnect
switch by the battery’s positive terminal cuts
off the battery

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SAAB 9-3 2008 Owners Manual 219 Car care
Drive beltThe alternator is situated on the right-hand
side of the engine. It is driven by a
poly-V-belt from the crankshaft pulley.A slipping or broken poly-V-belt can
result in:
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SAAB 9-3 2008 Owners Manual 291 Technical data
Fuel
EnginesElectrical systemFuel tank capacity 16.05 U.S. gal. (61 l)
For optimum performance Saab recom-
mends:Gasoline engines –
AON 90.
Gasoline with a lower octane rating ca

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