2009 SAAB 9-3 wipers

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
93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 216 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM
ProCarManuals.com

239
Car care
Fuse panel in front of battery 3
Relays
R 1 Washer fluid pump, windshield
R2 -
R3 -
R4 -
R 5 Flash-to-pass
R6 Horn
R7 -
R8 Starter motor
R 9 Windshield wipers ON/OFF
R10 Washer fluid pump, rear window 3
R11 Ignition +15
R12 Windshield wipers, high/low speed
R13 -
R14 Washer fluid pump, headlights 3
R15 -
R16 -
No. Amp. Function 1 - Air pump, secondary air 3
2 20 Fuel pump; preheated oxygen sensors (lambda
probe)
3 10 A/C compressor
430Main relay
Relays 1-
2 A/C-compressor
3 Preheated oxygen sensors (lambda probe)
4 Main relay, engine (ECM/EVAP/injectors)
93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 239 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM
ProCarManuals.com

268 Car careThe 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.
Saab offers a full co mplement of car care
products. See your dealer or visit us at our
website. 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.
WARNING
 Read and follow the instructions on the packaging of the recommended
cleaning agents and waterproofing
agents. We recommend that you con-
tact an authorized Saab dealer
regarding recommended cleaning
agents and waterproofing agents.
 Never treat the soft top with hot wax or similar.
 Never use petrochemical based sol-
vents for cleaning. Only use water with
a recommended cleaning agent. Pet-
rochemical based solvents can cause
irreparable damage to the soft top.
 Never use a pressure washer to clean the soft top. Only use normal house-
hold water pressure.NOTICE Only operate the soft top when it is clean and dry.
 Do not lower the so ft top when it is
damp. This can cause folds and pres-
sure marks. If the soft top is heavily
soiled, the dirt may cause irreparable
visible chafe marks.
 Only use water, recommended clean- ing agents and a microfibre cloth if the
soft top is already damaged, other-
wise the damage can become worse.
 At creases, seams and window edges the cleaning motion should be away
from the crease, seam or window
edge in to the soft top.
93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 268 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM
ProCarManuals.com

301 Index
Sun visor
______________________ 132
Switches _______________________ 97
TTCS
__________________________ 173
Technical data
_________________ 284
Textile carpeting, cleaning
________ 267
Tie down eyes, SportCombi _______ 144
Tie down eyes, SportSedan _______ 139
Tightening torque, wheels
_________ 261
Tire Repais Kit
_________________ 262
Tire chains
____________________ 247
Tire date code __________________ 253
Tire inspection and rotation
_______ 241
Tire markings
__________________ 249
Tire sidewall labeling
____________ 248
Tire sizes
_____________________ 288
Tire terminology and definitions
____ 250
Tire, changing
__________________ 258
Tire, spare
_____________________ 256
Tires
_________________________ 240
Tools and spare wheel
___________ 256
Touching up paintwork ___________ 270
Towbar
_______________________ 188
Towbar load
___________________ 190
Towing
_______________________ 193
Towing a trailer
_________________ 188
Towing the car _________________ 195
Traction Control System (TCS)
_____ 173
Transmission oil, checking
________ 210
Transmission, automatic
__________ 162Transmission, manual
____________ 161
Transporting the car
_____________ 196
Treadwear indicators ____________ 243
Trip computer
___________________ 90
Trip meter
______________________ 90
Troubleshooting, A/C and ACC
_____ 273
Trunk lid, driving when open
_______ 193
Trunk lid, opening
________________ 51
Turbo gauge
____________________ 88
UUniform tire quality grading
________ 244
Upholstery care
_________________ 266
Upholstery, cleaning
_____________ 266
Useful tips on starting ____________ 153
VVanity mirror
___________________ 132
Vehicle Data Collection
___________ 282
Vehicle identification number
______ 292
Vehicle recovery
________________ 196
WWarning labels
___________________ 8
Warning lights
___________________ 82
Warning triangle ________________ 102
Warnings and messages on SID,
Convertible
____________________ 71
Washer fluid ___________________ 217
Washer jets ____________________ 217Washers
______________________ 103
Washing ______________________ 267
Washing a Convertible
___________ 268
Waxing and polishing
____________ 270
Wear indicators, tires _____________ 243
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inflates?
______________________ 43
Wheel replacement
______________ 246
Wheels and tires, sizes ___________ 288
When it is time for new tires
_______ 242
Windshield washers
_____________ 103
Windshield wipers
_______________ 103
Wing mirrors
___________________ 122
Winter driving __________________ 185
Winter tires
____________________ 253
Wiper blades ___________________ 216
Wipers
________________________ 103
XXWD, All-wheel drive
_____________ 173
Xenon cornering headlights
_________ 99
Xenon headlights
________________ 219
Xenon headlights, headlight levelling
_98
93_US_MY09.book Page 301 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM
ProCarManuals.com