Service programme - General
| Service programme - General |
This Service Manual group 1, Service is our recommendation for pre-delivery and maintenance service for the Saab 9-3.
These recommendations are based on design constraints, the requirements of the authorities, and practical usage. The mileage intervals for checking and replacing consumable items are based on this. However, due to the relationship between time and mileage, some operating conditions will make annual service more suitable.
The owner is provided with a service logbook containing a service card on which the service points are arranged in groups.
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The Manual begins with instructions for acceptance inspection of a new car and car in-storage care. This is followed by a run-down of the pre-delivery and maintenance programmes, which are covered point by point in methodical order. After the service programmes follows a description of the methods and relevant technical data for each service point.
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These methods are to apply when assessing if service has been correctly performed. |
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| Acceptance and storage of a new car |
On acceptance of a new car, its specification must be checked. The car must also be inspected for damage. Defects and departures from the specification must be reported in accordance with special procedures. Afterwards, the car must be inspected during the time it is parked in storage to be sure that it is properly cared for while awaiting its new owner.
| Pre-delivery service |
Customers base their opinions of Saab and you as a dealer on the condition of the car when it is collected. So pay attention to even the smallest details, such as making sure that there are no oil stains or smudges of dirt anywhere on the car, that the clock shows the right time, and so on.
All inspection, checking and adjustment points must be carried out conscientiously. Apart from this, unforeseeable defects may have been caused during transport and storage. These are to be regarded as repairs.
| Maintenance service |
Every driver is given individual “TIME FOR SERVICE" information directly on the car's service indicator, SID. Servicing consists of measure that must be carried out to maintain the car's high standard of safety and prevent faults from arising. These service measure are also designed to ensure that the car will conform to exhaust emission control regulations, maintain a high standard of roadworthiness and be economical in use.
For optimum maintenance of the car, operating conditions should be taken into consideration when choosing an appropriate grade of oil for the engine.
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More frequent oil changes may be necessary if the car is driven in one or several of the following conditions: |
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frequent idling
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repeated starting and stopping, including frequent and predominant citydriving
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short distances in cold climate without enough time for the engine to warm up
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If the car is driven in one of the above conditions, oil change is recommended every 10 000 km. |
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Saab Original Service Programmes
The manual contains five different service programmes.Programme 1: The 1st service should be carried out when the mileage has reached 10 000 km or within one year of the pre-delivery service .
Subsequent service should then be carried out according to the service indicator at 20 000 km intervals or at least once a year if 20 000 km is not reached.
Programme 2: The 1st service should be carried out when the mileage has reached 10 000 km or within one year of the pre-delivery service .
Subsequent service should then be carried out according to the service indicator at 10 000 km intervals or at least once a year if 10 000 km is not reached.
Programme 3: The 1st service should be carried out when the mileage has reached 15 000 km or within one year of the pre-delivery service .
Subsequent service should then be carried out according to the service indicator at 15 000 km intervals or at least once a year if 15 000 km is not reached.
Programme 4: The 1st service should be carried out when the mileage has reached 1 000 miles or within one year of the pre-delivery service.
Subsequent service should be carried out according to the service indicator at 10 000 mile intervals or at least once a year if 10 000 miles is not reached.
Programme 5 applies to cars with diesel engines. The 1st service should be carried out when the mileage has reached 15 000 km or within one year of the pre-delivery service.
Subsequent service should then be carried out according to the service indicator at 15 000 km intervals or at least once a year if 15 000 km is not reached.
The service programmes have six columns, A - F. Each service measure is marked in one or more columns and the relevant columns are indicated in a table for each service programme. Example, service programme 1 at an odometer reading of 70 000, the service measures indicated in columns B and C should be performed.
Service programme USA, CA
The Service Manual also contains a service programme developed by Saab Cars USA intended for the markets in USA and Canada.| • |
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