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Service programme - General

Service programme - General

This section Group 1, Service, contains our recommendations for pre-delivery and maintenance service of 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.

Contents

This section begins with the procedures for acceptance inspection of new cars and in-storage car care, followed by pre-delivery and maintenance service programmes, which are listed point by point in the order in which they should be performed. Descriptions of the methods and data required for each service point are also included.

Important

These methods are to apply when assessing if service has been correctly performed.


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. In addition to 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. Service consists of measures that must be carried out to maintain the car's high standard of safety and prevent faults from arising. These service measures 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.

Important

More frequent oil changes may be necessary if the car is driven in one or several of the following conditions:

• frequent idling

• repeated starting and stopping, including frequent and predominant citydriving

• short distances in cold climate without enough time for the engine to warm up

If the car is driven in one of the above conditions, oil change is recommended every 10 000 km.


Saab Original Service Programmes

There are five service programs: P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5.

The following applies for programme 1 (P1): 1st service should be carried out at a mileage of 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.

The following applies for programme 2 (P2): 1st service should be carried out at a mileage of 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.

The following applies for programme 3 (P3): 1st service should be carried out at a mileage of 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 following applies for programme 4 (P4): 1st service should be carried out at a mileage of 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 (P5) applies to diesel-engined cars: 1st service should be carried out at a mileage of 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.

Service programme USA, CA

There is an additional service programme developed for Saab Cars USA. This programme is designed for the USA and Canadian markets.

Important

In all service work, it is necessary to consult the service schedule to be sure of carrying out the right service measures for the odometer reading in question.

Then carry out the work described in the method description.


Important

The inspection of certain points and the replacement of consumable items that are subject to legal requirements should be carried out at the specified mileage only, unless they are defective beforehand.