2000 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 187

Car care 187 Fuses The fuses are housed in two fuse panels: one at the end of the instrument panel on the driver's side, and one under the hood. To check if a fuse has blown, first remove it from the panel (see below). If the filament is broken, the fuse has blown. A special tool for removing fuses is provided at the bottom of the fuse panel on the fascia. Simply push the tool onto the fuse, squeeze and remove the fuse. WARNING To avoid the risk of short-circuiting and/or fire breaking out in the electrical system, the following advice should be heeded: • Always consult an authorized Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment. Failure to do so can result in the electrical system being damaged. • Never replace a fuse with one having a higher/lower rating than specified (see page 189). The color of the fuse indicates its amperage. • If the same fuse blows repeatedly, have the electrical system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. • If a MAXI fuse blows, it means that there is a major fault in the electrical system. Have the car checked without delay by an authorized Saab dealer. • When a fuse is to be replaced, it is essential that the new one should have the same rating as the one being replaced (see the Table on page 189). The color of the fuse indicates its amperage. 10 10 15 10 30 10 30 15 20 20 30 10 30 Tool for changing fuses Sound fuse/Blown fuse IB917 IB916 30 20 10 10 30 15 20 20 10 15 15 20 15 10 10 20 15 10 15 15 15 15 15