2004 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 150
2004 Saab 9-5 Manual
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150 Starting and driving Starting the engine Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy load on it before it has warmed up. Drive away as soon as the oil warning light has been extinguished to enable the engine to attain its normal temperature as quickly as possible. The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows: Cars with manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed. 1 Depress the clutch pedal fully but do not touch the accelerator. 2 Start the engine. Let the ignition key spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly - at very low temperatures, you may need to run the starter for up to 25 seconds. Wait 20-30 seconds before running the starter again, to give the battery time to recover. Note: On cars with manual transmission, if the starter fails to engage when the ignition key is turned to the start position, make sure the clutch pedal is full depressed. Mispositioned floor mats or other obstructions under the clutch pedal may affect starting. Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2- 3 minutes after starting. Cars with automatic transmission 1 The selector lever must be in the P or N position. 2 Keep your foot on the brake pedal. 3 Start the engine. Let the ignition key spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly - at very low temperatures, you may need to run the starter for up to 25 seconds. Wait 20-30 seconds before running the starter again, to give the battery time to recover. Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2-3 minutes after starting. • The tail pipe of the exhaust system can become very hot during driving. Bear this in mind when loading and unloading the car. • Do not rest or sleep in the car when parked with the engine running. There is a risk of depressing the accelerator which could lead to engine damage. It is possible for air to enter the lubricating system in conjunction with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for some time. This air can cause the hydraulic cam followers to emit a ticking noise, which can persist for up to 15 minutes after starting. Although this is quite normal and does not indicate any malfunction, it is advisable not to exceed 3,000 rpm before the noise has disappeared. The hydraulic cam lifters are completely service free; the valve clearance is set up at the factory and will not need any subsequent adjustment. Useful tips on cold climate starting If the engine has failed to start after several attempts in very cold weather, press and hold the accelerator down to the floor and run the starter for 5-10 seconds. This will prevent the engine being flooded (excessively rich fuel-air mixture). Now start the engine in the normal way - do not touch the accelerator. If the engine stalls immediately after starting (e.g. if the clutch was released too quickly), do not touch the accelerator when restarting the engine.