2005 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 177

Starting and driving Long-term parking If the car is not going to be used for some time, e.g. three to four months, the following steps are recommended: • Drain the washer fluid reservoir and hoses. • Wash and wax the car. Clean the rubber seals on the hood, trunk lid and doors, and lubricate them with glycerol (glycerine). • After washing the car, dry the brake discs to avoid corrosion by taking the car out on the road and applying the brakes a few times. • Fill the fuel tank to prevent condensation forming in it. • Top up the coolant and check the antifreeze before the onset of winter. • Park the car in a dry, covered and wellventilated building. Leave the parking brake OFF! • Convertible: If the car is stored, the soft top should be closed. • If necessary, use wheel chocks and leave the parking brake off. • Disconnect the negative (-) battery lead. If frost is likely to occur during the storage period, remove the battery and store it in a frost-free place. • If it is not possible to stand the car on axle stands, increase the tire pressure to 43 psi (3 bar). Leave all the door windows open a crack and cover the car with a non-plastic tarpaulin - not one made of plastic which will not breath. 175