SAAB 9-3 2005 Owners Manual

FuelIMPORTANT: Do not overfill.
The level must not come up into
the fuel filler pipe because the
fuel must have room to expand.
1 Engine oilFor information see chapter
"Technical data".
2 CoolantWhen the engine is cold, the
coolant must not lie above the
KALT/COLD mark on the
expansion tank (boundary
between the upper and lower
sections of the tank.
Top up with a mixture of equal
parts of Saab-approved anti-
freeze and clean water.
3 Brake/clutch fluidTop up as necessary with
DOT 4 brake fluid.
Do not use DOT 5 fluid.4Battery
5 Fuse panel
6 Washer fluid
7 Power steeringSteering-ser vo oil, CHF 11S
(P/N 8996860). Use GM Power
Steering Fluid to top up in emer-
gency.8 Dipstick, engine oilSee section "Car care" regard-
ing engine oil level. Recommended octane rating:
Unleaded
gasoline 87–93 AON
For optimum performance
Saab recommends:
 2.0t 175 hp – AON 90.
 2.0T 210 hp – AON 90.
Fuel tank
capacity:16.05 g
(61 l)
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NOTICEChange of engine oil and oil filter may be required more
frequently if the car is being used under certain conditions, see
section "Customer Assistance and Information".
US/CA MY2005 Ordering nr. 42 92 17.
Printed in Sweden on chlorine-free paper 2004-04.© Copyright Saab Automobile AB, 2004.
All information and illustrations in this manual are based on the specifi-
cations that were available at the time of printing. Model variants, tech-
nical data and equipment vary from market to market, and may be
altered without prior notice.
Note that illustrations in this manual can depict cars fitted with extra
equipment. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to inform you of the exact
specifacations that apply to your market.
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