2000 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 138

138 Starting and driving Stop jump-starting if the engine fails to start immediately. Refueling Ensure that you are using the correct grade of fuel, unleaded AON 87-93. For optimum performance we recommend: • AON 90 for 2.0 Turbo 185 hp. • AON 93 for 2.0 Turbo 205 hp and 2.3 Turbo Viggen. If fuel containing a mixture of alcohol is used, the following restrictions apply: Methanol: max. 5% by volume. Ethanol: max. 10% by volume. MTBE: max. 15% by volume. The fuel filler cap is located in the right rear quarter panel. Switch off engine. Insert the fuel-pump nozzle beyond the flange on the filler pipe. Do not withdraw the nozzle while filling is in progress. Cease refuelling the first time the pump stops. NOTE If the car runs out of fuel, it is possible for air to get into the fuel system. If this happens, the catalytic converter may overheat and be damaged. • Failure to follow these directions could result in the catalytic converter and associated components being damaged, and could represent a breach of the warranty conditions. The most effective way to prevent condensation forming in the tank (and thus avoid possible running problems) is to keep the tank well filled. Before the onset of freezing temperatures in winter, it may be advisable to add gasoline anti-freeze to the fuel a few times to dispel any condensation in the system. NOTE Do not overfill. Fuel should not come right up the filler pipe as expansion room is needed. Fuel-tank capacity: 17.0 US gal. (64 liters) Screw on the filler cap and keep turning until it has clicked at least three times. Manually opening the fuel filler door, see page 131, Convertible, page 52. WARNING • Never use fuel for any purpose other than as engine fuel. • Gasoline is highly flammable and can cause severe burns. Never use an exposed flame in the vicinity of gasoline. Never smoke when filling the vehicle up with gasoline. IB016