2000 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 140

140 Starting and driving NOTE The engine control module (ECM) monitoring the engine parameters also stores fault codes. Under certain circumstances, this may cause constant illumination of the Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) lamp , thus indicating a fault that must be checked by your Saab dealer, see page 57. NOTE: always observe the following two measures: • Make sure that the fuel filler cap is screwed on correctly before the engine is started. Screw on the fuel filler cap until you hear three distinct clicks. • Avoid driving with the fuel low level indicator illuminated. The symbol illuminates when less than approximately 2.5 gallons (10 litres) of fuel remains in the tank. ommended blend percentages and service station operators should know if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates, and have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions. Nevertheless, if you begin to notice a problem with the way your car starts or runs shortly after it has been refueled, try a different brand of gasoline. Engine Break-in Period Pistons, cylinder bores and bearings need time to obtain uniform, wear-resistant surfaces. If a new engine is driven too hard, this gradual process of bedding-in will not be possible and the life of the engine will be shortened. During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), do not exceed 5,000 rpm. In addition, refrain from driving the car at full throttle, other than for brief instances, during the first 1,800 miles (3,000 km). NOTE Higher concentrations of methanol than listed above, or the use of methanolblended gasoline without suitable co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors, can damage your car's fuel system, leading to the need for repairs which are not covered by Saab's product warranty. Wearing in new brake pads New brake pads take time to bed in, about 90 miles (150 km) if the car is driven largely under stop-and-go conditions or about 300 miles (500 km) of highway driving. To extend the useful life of the pads, avoid hard braking as much as possible. Wear indicators The outer brake pads on the front wheels have acoustic wear indicators, When 3 mm remain on the pads, a scraping or shrieking noise is heard on braking. When this occurs, the pads should be changed as soon as possible. Changing brake pads should only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer.