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In-storage car care

In-storage car care

In-storage care is obligatory for all Saab cars at intervals of no longer than 60 days until the car is sold. Monthly checks apply to batteries, see Service Information 311-2009 (SE = 311-2145) . See Policies and Procedures (P & P).

Perform checks and confirm by signing the report. Report, see .

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 must only be left on for a maximum of 3 months and then removed.

When applying new paint protector, refer to the section “Applying new paint protector”.


2. Fill the fuel tank to at least 2/3 full to prevent the fuel pump from running dry.

3. Check the battery voltage.


• The voltage should be checked within 6 hours of the engine being turned off or the battery being charged with a battery charger. Depending on the voltage reading, the following measures must be taken.

Voltage reading

Measure



Above 12.4 V

OK



Between 12.0 V and 12.4 V

Charge



Below 12.0 V

Change





• Check the level of the electrolyte and top up to the normal level as necessary.

Charging

Use a battery charger that delivers a charging current of 4-8 A. The battery terminals and covers do not require removal.

Important

Do not use so called quick-chargers.


4. Warm up the engine until the radiator fan cuts in.

5. Check the tyre pressures and adjust them if necessary to at least 3.5 bar (50 psi).


Important

If the car is parked for lengthier periods with underinflated tyres, a flat area will be formed on them where they rest on the ground. This gives rise to vibration and makes wheel balancing more difficult.


6. Check the level of the coolant.

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

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

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

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

11. Make sure that: The handbrake is released and in the off position. Reverse gear is engaged (manual gearbox). The selector lever is in position P (automatic transmission). All windows, doors and the luggage compartment are properly closed.

12. Lock the car.

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

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 fire risk. Make particularly sure that the temperature in the engine bay has dropped. Do not spray onto the ends of the generator.


14. Disconnect the positive cable from the battery or remove the battery for charging.

Close the bonnet.