2000 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 179

Car care 179 Drive belt WARNING • Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine is running. • Always stop the engine before inspecting drive belts. IB929 IB901 NOTE Serious damage can occur to the car's electrical system if an alternator lead is disconnected while the engine is running. The alternator is situated on the right-hand side of the engine. It is driven via a poly-V-belt from the crankshaft pulley. The poly-V-belt also drives the water pump, the A/C compressor and the steering servo pump. The belt tension is critical, and is adjusted by an automatic belt tensioner. See also page 55, "Warning charging". Drive belt Windshield and rear window 1 Push the catch in (1). 2 Pull the complete wiper blade downwards so that it comes away from the wiper arm. Slide the entire blade out from the arm. Wipers and washers Wiper blades Check and clean all wiper blades regularly. We recommend Saab washer fluid for cleaning. If poor wiper performance is experienced, clean the windshield with Saab washer fluid. This is particularly important if the car has been through an automatic car wash, as this sometimes leave a wax coating on the windshield. If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory, fit new blades.