2009 SAAB 9-3 washer fluid

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1 Power-steering fluid reservoir
2 Coolant reservoir
3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir
4Battery
5 Fuse box
6 Washer-fluid reservoir
7 Oil filler cap
8 Engine-oil dipstick
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216 Car careWipers and washersWiper bladesCheck and clean all wiper blades regularly.
If poor wiper performance is experienced,
clean the windshield with washer fluid. This
is particularly important if the car has been
through an automatic car wash, as these
sometimes leave a wax coating on the wind-
shield.
If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory,
fit new blades.
Windshield1 Press in the two catches (1) together.
2 Hold the wiper arm and move the wiper blade out and diagonally up.
Fitting the wiper blade 1 Align the wiper arm’s guide lug in the blade’s corresponding slot.
2 Move the blade in towards the wiper arm until the two catches grip the blade.
Check that the blade is fitted firmly.
Rear window, SportCombi1 Detach the blade from the arm by press-ing on the mounting for the blade from
below.
2 Fit the new blade by pressing the shaft of the blade into the arm's mounting.
The washer jet, which is located next to the
high-mounted brake light, is not adjustable.
Change of wiper blades, windshield
Change of wiper blades, rear window,
SportCombi
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Washers
The reservoir capacity is approx. 6 qts.
(5.8 liters).
When the washer fluid level drops below
1 quart (1 liter), the headlight washers (if
equipped) are deactivated. This is in order
to prioritize the windshield. The following
message is displayed on the SID:
Headlight washers are only available on
certain markets.
Fill with a mixture of washer fluid and water
as recommended by the table on
the packaging to reduce the risk of freezing
and to ensure effective cleaning (see also
page 104).
Washer jetsThe washer jets, which are adjustable, can
be cleaned with a pin if necessary.
WARNING
Take care not to spill washer fluid concen-
trate onto hot surfaces. Washer fluid con-
centrate can contain flammable ingredi-
ents such as alcohol.
Washer fluid level low.
Refill.
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220 Car careLow beam, halogenLeft-hand side1 Lift aside the hose 3 running along the side of the battery cover.
2 Release the two retainers (a quarter of a turn counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover.
3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
4 Remove the air pipe from the front edge of the battery box.
5 Pull up the fuse panel 3 in front of the battery, see page 239.
Both sides 1 Remove the cover from t he rear of the headlight.
2 Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw the holder from the reflector. 3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers.
Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until
it locks.
4 Refit the cover over th e rear of the headlight.
Left-hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to th e front of the battery box.
6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe.
7 Refit the battery cover.
8 Refit the hose 3 running along the side of the battery cover.
NOTICEDo not fit bulbs with a higher rating than 55 W as this could
damage the headlight reflector. Furthermore, the car’s wiring is
not designed to cope with higher wattages.
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High beam, halogenLeft-hand side
1 Lift aside the hose 3 running along the side of the battery cover.
2 Release the two retainers (a quarter of a turn counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover.
3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
4 Remove the air pipe from the front edge of the battery box.
5 Pull up the fuse panel 3 in front of the battery, see page 239.
Both sides 1 Remove the cover from t he rear of the headlight.
2 Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw the holder from the reflector.
3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until
it locks. 4 Refit the cover over th
e rear of the headlight.
Left-hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to th e front of the battery box.
6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe.
7 Refit the battery cover.
8 Refit the hose 3 running along the side of the battery cover.
NOTICEDo not fit bulbs with a higher rating than 55 W as this could
damage the headlight reflector. Furthermore, the car’s wiring is
not designed to cope with higher wattages.
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222 Car careDaytime Running LightLeft-hand side1 Lift aside the hose 3 running along the side of the battery cover.
2 Release the two retainers (a quarter of a turn counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover.
3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
4 Remove the air pipe from the front edge of the battery box.
5 Pull up the fuse panel 3 in front of the battery, see page 239.
Both sides 1 Remove the cover from t he rear of the headlight.
2 Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw the holder from the reflector.
3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until it locks. To facilitate fitting, look in through the headlight lens
when fitting the bulb. Check that the new bulb is firmly seated.
4 Refit the cover over th e rear of the headlight.
Left-hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to th e front of the battery box.
6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe.
7 Refit the battery cover.
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Front turn signal bulbsLeft-hand side
1 Lift aside the hose 3 running along the
side of the battery cover.
2 Release the two retainers on the battery cover and remove the cover.
3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
4 Remove the air pipe from the front edge of the battery box.
Both sides 1 The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and withdraw it.
2 Hold the bulb holder with a firm grip. Use a screwdriver to pry the bulb from the
holder. 3 Fit the new bulb.
4 To facilitate fitting, look in through the
headlight lens when fitting the bulb.
Check that the new bulb is firmly seated.
Left-hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to the front edge of the battery box.
6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe.
7 Refit the battery cover and hose 3.
Side-mounted turn signal bulbs1 Slide the lamp fitting forward so that its
rear end can be pulled out.
2 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw it from the lamp fitting.
Change the bulb.
3 To fit, engage the two catches on the rear edge of the lamp fitting with the
edge of the opening. Then press in the
front edge of the lamp fitting so that the
groove in the spring engages the plastic
edge.
Change of front turn signal bulb
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238 Car careFuse panel in engine bayNo. Amp. Function1--
2 10 Engine control module; au
tomatic transmission con-
trol module 3
320Horn
4 10 Engine control module; ba ttery disconnect switch3
5--
6 10 Selector lever, automatic transmission
3; clutch pedal
switch
7 10 Xenon Cornering Headlights, left 3
8 5 Relay for vacuum pump (brake system) 3
9--
10 - -
11 - -
12 10 Washer fluid pump, rear window 3
13 - -
14 - -
15 30 Washer fluid pump, headlights3
16 30 Front right parking light; fr
ont right turn signal; left and
right side turn signal; right high beam; left low beam;
front left fog light 3
17 30 Windshield wiper motor, low speed
18 30 Windshield wiper motor, high speed
19 20 Parking heater; auxiliary heater 3
20 10 Headlight levelling
3 xenon cornering headlights,
right 3
21 - -
22 30 Washer fluid pump, windshield
23 - -
24 20 Flash-to-pass; high beam, right and left (cars with
Daytime Running Lights only)
25 20 Amplifier, sound system II 3
26 30 Front left turn signal; front left parking light; front right
fog light 3; right low beam; left high beam
27
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