power steering fluid 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
Alternator_______________ 219
Drive belt _______________ 219
Exhaust emission control __ 157
Simple troubleshooting (ACC) 274
Spark plugs _____________ 291
Turbo gauge ____________ 88Engine oil: checking level __ 210Automatic transmission _________ 165
Transmission: technical data _____ 292
Manual transmission ___________ 164
Battery ______________________ 216
Jump starting _________________ 200
Battery charge ________________ 216
Oil grade and viscosity__________ 290
Engine: description ____________ 205
Engine: technical data __________ 289
Important considerations for driving 156
Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 103
Washer fluid ____________ 221
Washer jets ____________ 222
Topping-up fluid _________ 221
Power steering ________________ 215
Fluid: checking/topping up _______ 215
Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 212
Driving in hot climates __________ 189
Radiator _____________________ 289
Temperature gauge ____________ 88
Fuse table _____________ 242
Changing a fuse _________ 237
Fuses _________________ 237
Relays ________________ 242ABS brakes_____________ 172
Brake pads _____________ 214
Brake system ___________ 293
Brake fluid______________ 214
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Engine bay, 2.8 V6Power steering___________ 215
Fluid: checking/topping up__ 215Vehicle identification
number ________________ 297
Color code ______________ 297
Engine number __________ 297
Warning labels___________ 8
Gearbox number _________ 297Ignition system __________ 291
Exhaust emission control __ 157
Drive belt _______________ 219
Simple troubleshooting (ACC) 274
Alternator_______________ 219
Turbo gauge ____________ 88
Spark plugs _____________ 291Automatic transmission _________ 165
Manual gearbox_______________ 164
Gearbox: technical data_________ 292
Oil grade and viscosity__________ 290
Engine: description ____________ 205
Engine oil: topping up __________ 210
Engine: technical data __________ 289
Important considerations
for driving ___________________ 156Engine oil: checking level________ 210
Battery ______________________ 216
Jump starting _________________ 200
Battery charge ________________ 216
Wash/wipe stalk switch ____ 103
Topping-up fluid _________ 222
Washer jets_____________ 222
Washer fluid ____________ 222Fuse table ______________ 239
Changing a fuse _________ 239
Fuses _________________ 237
Relays ________________ 242ABS brakes_____________ 173
Brake pads _____________ 293
Brake system ___________ 172
Brake fluid______________ 214
Cooling system, coolant capacity__ 289
Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 212
Driving in hot climates __________ 189
Temperature gauge ____________ 88
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202 Starting and drivingUsing a battery charger3
33 3/starter
unitTo avoid damaging the car’s electrical
system and electronics, the following rules
must be followed when charging the battery
or jump starting the car.
If the charger or starter unit can be set to
different voltages (6 V/12 V/18 V/24 V),
12V must be selected.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
supplied with the charger or starter unit.
No other apparatus that are grounded or
connected to the mains must be
connected to the car during charging or
jump starting.
The charger or starter unit must under no
conditions produce a voltage greater
than:
16 V continuous
18 V for 60 minutes.
If you are unsure about the charge rating of
the unit, disconnect the battery clamp from
the positive terminal before connecting the
unit to the battery.
For long tripsBefore starting off on a long journey, it is
advisable to have your car inspected by
your Saab dealer.
Obtain a few important items to take along
on your journey, such as spare bulbs, wiper
blades, fuses, a drive belt (poly-V-belt) and
the like.
You can check some points yourself before-
hand:
Check that no oil or fuel leaks out of the
engine or gearbox/transmission.
Check the coolant and power steering
fluid levels. Check also for leaks.
Inspect the drive belt (poly-V-belt) and
replace if it shows any signs of wear.
Check the battery charge.
Check the tires for tread pattern and air
pressure, including the compact spare
tire.
Take an extra remote control and keep it
separate.
Check the brakes.
Check all bulbs.
Check for the presence of the tool kit and
jack in the car.
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203 Car care
Hood ________________ 204
Engine ______________ 205
Engine bay, 4-cyl engine 208
Engine bay, V6 engine _ 209
Engine oil ____________ 210
Air filter______________ 211
Transmission fluid ____ 212
Coolant ______________ 212
Brake/clutch fluid and
brake pads__________ 214
Power steering________ 215
Battery ______________ 216
Drive belt ____________ 219
Wipers and washers ___ 220
Wiper blades _________ 220
Changing bulbs _______ 222
Fuses _______________ 237 Tires _________________ 244
Automatic tire pressure
monitoring system ____ 257
Compact spare ________ 260
Changing a tire ________ 262
Safety belts ___________ 266
Upholstery and trim ____ 266
Textile carpeting _______ 267
Engine bay ____________ 267
Washing ______________ 267
Waxing and polishing ___ 270
Touching up the paint___ 270
Anti-corrosion treatment 271
Recovery and/or
recycling of automotive
materials ____________ 273
Air conditioning (A/C) ___ 274
Car care
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208 Car care
1 Oil filler cap
2 Coolant reservoir
3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir
4Battery
5 Fuse box
6 Washer-fluid reservoir
7 Power-steering fluid reservoir
8 Engine-oil dipstick
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209 Car care
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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215 Car care
Brake pads should only be changed at a
workshop. We recommend that you con-
tact a Saab dealer.
Power steeringCheck the level of the power steering fluid in
the reservoir regularly, in accordance with
the service program.
The wheels should point directly forwards
during this check.
Clean round the cap before unscrewing it.
Wipe the dipstick. To check the level, screw
down the cap completely and then remove
it again.
The oil level should lie between the MAX
and MIN marks when the oil temperature is
about 68°F (+20°C). If the oil is colder, the
level will be lower, and at a higher tempera-
tures the level will be higher.
Top up with CHF 11S or CHF 202 power
steering fluid.
NOTEAvoid spilling brake fluid onto paintwork,
since it can cause the paint to bubble and
lift. If any brake fluid is spilled, the area
should be flushed with large quantities of
water as quickly as possible.
WARNING
Power steering fluid on hot engine com-
ponents constitutes a fire risk.
Power steering fluid reservoir, 4-cyl
enginePower steering fluid reservoir, V6 engine
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293 Technical data
Suspension
Steering
Brake systemSpring type, front and rear_____________ Coil springs
Maximum deflection of springs:
Front ____________________________ 7.0'' (178 mm)
Rear ____________________________ 8.3'' (212 mm)
Dampers, front and rear ______________ Oil and gas-filled
twin-tube
Steering___________________________ Power-assisted
steering gear of
rack-pinion type and
telescopic jointed
steering column
Number of turns, lock to lock ___________ 2.97
Oil type ___________________________ Power steering fluid
CHF 11S or
CHF 202
Foot brake (ABS)____________________ Hydraulic disc
brakes with vacuum
servo unit. Diago-
nally split circuits;
ventilated discs on
front wheels (some
variants also have
ventilated rear
discs). EBD function
(see page 173).
Park brake _________________________ Acts on rear wheelsBrake fluid _________________________ To DOT 4.
Do not use DOT 5.
Disc diameter:
Front ____________________________ 11.9 in.
(302 mm) **)
Front3 *) ________________________ 12.4 in.
(314 mm) **)
Rear ____________________________ 10.9 in.
(278 mm)
Rear3 *) ________________________ 11.5 in.
(292 mm) **)
Total friction area of brake pads:
Front ____________________________ 9.30 in.² (60 cm²)
Front3__________________________ 9.61 in.² (62 cm²)
Rear ____________________________ 4.96 in.² (32 cm²)
*) 15" wheels and 16" aluminium wheels
must not be fitted to these variants since
the diameter of the brake discs does not
allow this.
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300 Technical dataWarning and indications that can
be shown on the SIDWhich warnings and indications that can be
shown depends on engine variant and car
specification.
Symbol Text
Antilock brake malfunc.
Contact service.
Brake malfunction.
Make a safe stop.
Brake fluid level low.
Make a safe stop.
Release park brake.
Oil pressure low.
Make a safe stop.
Low engine oil level.
Fill oil now.
Reduced engine power.
Contact service.
Limited performance.
Coolant level low.
Refill.
Hot engine. Make a
safe stop. Idle engine.
Airbag malfunction.
Contact service.
Gearbox too hot. Make a
safe stop. Open hood.
Battery not charging.
Make a safe stop.
Headlight levelling
malfunction.
Cornering headlights
malfunction
Tap brakes lightly
before using cruise ctrl.
Traction control failure.
Contact service.
Stability control failure.
Contact service.
Turn on the lights.
Washer fluid level low.
Refill.
Rain sensor malfunc.
Contact service.
Key not accepted.
Contact service.
Remote control battery
low. Replace battery.
Number of keys:
Active key number:
Steering lock malfunc.
Make a safe stop.
Pull out key, turn
steering wheel. Restart.
Theft protection failure.
Contact service.
Alarm tripped during
last arming period.
Rear left seat
backrest unlocked.
Rear right seat
backrest unlocked.
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306 IndexOpening handles
_________________ 48
Opening the soft top, Convertible
____ 64
Outside mirrors
_________________ 124
Owner assistance _______________ 282
PPanic function, car alarm
__________ 58
Park Brake Shift Lock
____________ 166
Park Brake Shift Lock, temporary
override
______________________ 168
Parking
_______________________ 179
Parking aid ____________________ 182
Parking brake __________________ 179
Parking on a hill ________________ 180
Pinch protection, electric windows,
SportSedan and SportCombi
_____ 122
Pinch protection, moonroof
________ 132
Plates and labels, location ________ 299
Polishing and waxing
____________ 270
Poly-V-belt
____________________ 219
Portable fuel container
___________ 161
Position lights
___________________ 98
Power steering fluid, checking
_____ 215
Power steering fluid, grade
________ 294
Pressure gauge
_________________ 88
Pressure, tires
__________________ 244
Profiles, customized settings
_______ 94
QQuality grading, tires
_____________ 248
Quick guide, remote control
________ 49
RRain sensor
____________________ 105
Raising the soft top manually,
Convertible ____________________ 68
Reading lights, Convertible
_________ 78
Rear fog light
___________________ 101
Rear seat, folding down, SportCombi
143
Rear seat, safety belts
____________ 17
Rear seats, folding down, SportSedan
138
Rear towing eye
________________ 198
Rear windows, deactivating,
SportSedan and SportCombi
_____ 123
Rearview mirrors
________________ 124
Recommendations for automatic
transmission, towing a trailer
_____ 191
Recommendations for manual
gearbox, towing a trailer
_________ 192
Recommended snow chains _______ 296
Refueling
______________________ 159
Remote control
__________________ 48
Remote locking malfunction
________ 50
Replacement, wheel
_____________ 250
Reporting safety defects __________ 283
Rev counter
_____________________ 87
Reversing lights
________________ 102Rollover Pop-up Bars, Convertible
___ 76
Roof carriers, SportCombi with roof
rails
_________________________ 195
Roof carriers, SportSedan and
SportCombi without roof rails
_____ 194
Roof lighting, SportSedan and
SportCombi
___________________ 133
Roof lighting, changing
___________ 232
Running-in
_____________________ 163
SSaab Information Display
__________ 89
Saab Parking Assistance _________ 182
Safety belts
_____________________ 12
Safety belts, rear seat, SportSedan
and SportCombi
________________ 17
SAHR, head restraint _____________ 23
SDM
_________________________ 284
SID
___________________________ 89
SPA __________________________ 182
Seatbelts
_______________________ 12
Seatbelts in rear seat, Convertible
___ 75
Seatbelts, care
_________________ 266
Seatbelts, checking
______________ 266
Seats
__________________________ 18
Securing a load
_________________ 141
Sentronic, manual gear selection
___ 170
Service costs
___________________ 281
Service information
______________ 282
Service intervals
________________ 280
Service record retention
__________ 281
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