2004 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 205

Car care 205 Drive belt WARNING • Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine is running. • Always stop the engine before inspecting the drive belt. • The radiator fan is electric and can start even when the engine is switched off. Drive belt NOTICE Serious damage can be done 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 by a poly-V-belt from the crankshaft pulley. A slipping or broken poly-V-belt can result in: • no charge to the battery • no A/C compressor function The belt tension is critical and is adjusted automatically by the belt tensioner.