2000 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 208
2000 Saab 9-3 Manual
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208 Car care Maintenance • The drive belt for the compressor should be inspected under the regular service program. • Clean dirt and insects away from the condenser and radiator to prevent clogging. When washing the car, use the hose to spray the radiator and condenser (located forward of the radiator) from both sides (both from the front of the car and from inside the engine bay). Do not use a pressure washer. Caution: Do not use the hose when the engine is hot. Other than in extremely cold weather, do not cover the radiator, e.g. with screen netting, as this will greatly diminish its cooling capacity. Note: The A/C system will only operate when the outdoor temperature is above the freezing point (0°C, 32°F). Switch on the A/C system when the car stands in a warm place. Headlight aiming WARNING Before checking/adjusting the headlight aiming, switch off the engine to avoid danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts. The radiator fan can start up even when the engine is switched off. The vehicle is equipped with vertical and horizontal aim indicators. The aim has been preset at the factory and should normally not need further adjustments. This is true even though your vertical and horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the "0" (zero) marks on their scales. If your headlight is damaged in an accident, the headlight aim may be affected. If you believe your headlights need to be re-aimed, we recommend that you take it to your Saab dealer for service. However, it is possible for you to re-aim your headlights as described in the following procedure. To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: • Place the vehicle on a level pad or surface • The vehicle should be unladen and fuel tank full, and one person or 160 lbs. (75 kg) on the drivers seat • The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud attached to it • Tires should be inflated to the prescribed pressure • Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension