Battery check during in-storage care

Important

Battery condition should be checked at an interval of max. 30 days.



1.Switch off all consumers and check that the text "Transport fuse removed" appears in the main instrument unit. If not: Put the car in transport mode (see Car's electrical system in transport mode/customer mode. Then remove the key from the ignition switch.

Note

Some diagnostic trouble codes could be generated if the battery is checked while the key is in the ignition switch.
2.Check the battery electrolyte level. The battery cannot be refilled with battery electrolyte. It must be replaced if the electrolyte level is too low.

Note

The battery electrolyte level is indicated by means of a checking window on the battery which displays white at low level. A sufficiently high electrolyte level is indicated as black in the battery checking window.
3.Remove the cover from the underhood electrical centre (UEC).
4.Remove fuse 32. Wait at least 20 seconds before connecting the battery analyser.
5.Connect the battery analyser by attaching the red clamp to the positive terminal (+) and the black clamp to the negative terminal (-). Incorrect polarity will not damage the analyser. Make sure that the clamps make as good contact as possible.

Follow the instructions no the analyser display.

Note

When both of the clamps are connected the analyser is activated automatically. For a detailed description of how the analyser is used, refer to the analyser manual.
6.At "SELECT TEST" indicate whether the battery is connected to the car's electrical system ("IN VEHICLE) or not ("OUTSIDE VEHICLE"). Select ("IN VEHICLE") since the battery is connected to the car.
7.At "BATTERY TYPE" select whether the battery is a factory-fitted ("SAAB BATTERY") or a replacement battery of another make ("NON-SAAB").
8.Confirm "SELECT SAE (A) TEST" if the battery's cold-starting current is specified as per CCA (SAE or EN) standard. If the battery is specified as per DIN standard, select and confirm "SELECT DIN (A) TEST".

Important

CCA (SAE or EN) always applies to Saab factory-fitted batteries.
Note

DIN standard can be selected when the analyser is used to check replacement batteries that are not specified to SAE or EN.
9.Enter the specified cold-starting current (CCA) for the battery in question. For factory-fitted batteries, this value can be found in large characters on the label on top of the battery.

60 Ah = 580 CCA

70 Ah = 700 CCA

85 Ah = 750 CCA

After selecting and confirming the value, battery measurement starts automatically.

Under certain conditions between measured voltage and conductance, the analyser will need to know if the test is being performed before or after charging the battery in order to correctly assess the battery.

Select "BEFORE CHARGE" or "AFTER CHARGE".

Follow the measures suggested by the battery analyser:

•Good battery = No action required.

•Good, recharge battery = The battery must be charged, but not replaced.
•Replace battery = The battery must be replaced.

10.Fill in the battery card.
11.Note down the test code if the analyser indicates that the battery needs replacement within the warranty period. The test code from this measurement should then be included on the warranty claim (see Warranty policy for more information).

Important

Also check the replacement battery with the battery analyser before fitting it in the car. If the cold cranking amperage of the replacement battery is not specified according to SAE or EN standard, it can be measured according to DIN standard.
12.Fit fuse 32 and check that the transport fuse is in the TRANSPORT position.

Important

After fuse 32 has been removed, the ignition key must be inserted and removed. The key can then be inserted and turned to "Ignition on".
13.Fit the cover to the underhood electrical centre (UEC).