2001 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 173

Starting and driving Tire chains If you want to fit tire chains (where legally permitted) they should only be fitted to the tires recommended under "Specifications" (see page 257). Consult your Saab dealer for details of approved tire chains. 173 Driving in hot weather • Always check the coolant level before starting a journey. The level should be just below the MAX mark. • At the end of a journey, if the engine has worked hard, allow it to idle for two or three minutes before switching it off. If the needle on the temperature gauge enters the red zone: 1 Bring the car to a standstill but leave the engine running. Do not remove the cap on the expansion tank even if the tank is empty. If the needle on the temperature gauge continues to rise while the engine is idling, switch off the engine. WARNING • Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) when tire chains are fitted. • Tire chains can reduce the directional stability of the car. • Tire chains must not be used on the rear wheels. 2 Wait until the needle has dropped back to indicate normal temperature (roughly midway, in the white zone) before stopping the engine. If the coolant needs topping up, unscrew the cap on expansion tank carefully. Top up, as necessary, ideally with a 50/50 mixture of Saab-approved coolant and water. If only water is available, use that, but remember to have the coolant mixture checked as soon as possible. WARNING Always undo the expansion tank filler cap carefully, releasing the pressure and any vapor before removing the cap completely. 3 As soon as possible, have the cooling system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. NOTE • Check the links frequently for wear. • Check that the chains do not contact the wheel-arch liner at full lock. • See section "Specifications", page 257, for information on allowable wheel dimensions for the fitting of tire chains.