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In-storage car care

In-storage car care

In-storage care is obligatory for all Saab cars at intervals of max 60 days until the car is sold. The battery must be checked once a month, see Service Information 311-2009 (SE = 311-2145). See Policies and Procedures (P and P).

Perform the checks and confirm these by signing the form, see "In-storage car care" form .

Refer to service information and procedures when rectifying faults.

Inspection and rectification points


1. Check that the paint protector is intact. If it needs making good, the car must first be washed so that dust and dirt will not be enclosed. Inspect the paintwork, make a note of any damage and apply fresh paint protector.

Important

Paint protector hardens when exposed to UV radiation and heat. It must therefore be replaced at intervals of three to six months. Six month intervals can most probably only be applied in winter climate.

RAPGARD paint protector may only be applied to the car for a maximum of 3 months and must then be removed. For removal, see “Final dismantling and finishing measures.


2. Fill the fuel tank to at least 2/3 full to prevent the fuel pump from running dry and oxidation causing malfunctioning of the fuel pump.

3. Check the condition of the battery, see Battery Check .


4. Check the engine oil. If the oil is thick or contains lumps, then both the oil and oil filter must be replaced.


5. Warm up the engine until the radiator fan starts. At low idling speed, turn on the A/C or ACC.

6. Check the tyre pressures and if necessary adjust to 3.5 bar (50 psi).


Important

If the car is parked with the tyres inflated at too low a pressure, a flat area will form on them where they rest on the ground. This gives rise to vibration and makes wheel balancing more difficult.


7. Check the level of the coolant.

8. Drive the car for at least 200 metres, applying the brakes briefly and repeatedly so that the brake discs will be clean and dry.

9. Park the car facing in the opposite direction to equalize the effect of sunlight on it.

10. Open the bonnet to cool the engine down more rapidly.

11. Check the protective plastic on the seats and adjust if necessary.

12. Make sure that: The handbrake lever is released completely. Manual gearbox, engage reverse gear. Automatic transmission, set the selector lever to the P position. All windows, doors and the boot lid are properly closed.

13. Lock the car.

14. Check the engine bay for signs of corrosion, especially the aluminium. If this is the case, treat the areas with Teroson protective wax, part no. 30 15 914. Cover with a film of wax with no surplus (10-15 µm when dry). Be especially careful with aluminium surfaces.

Important

The protective wax may well be left on as engine bay protection when the car is delivered to a customer. If the customer will not accept the waxed surface, it must of course be washed off.


Warning

Bear in mind the danger of fire. Make particularly sure that the temperature of the engine bay has gone down. Do not spray onto the ends of the generator.


15. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery or remove the battery and charge it.

Close the bonnet.