2000 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 131

Starting and driving 131 Starting the engine NOTE Take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. If dirt or liquid gets into it, the switch may not operate properly. the factory and will not need any subsequent adjustment. WARNING • Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. Be alert to the danger of CO - always open the garage doors before starting the engine in the garage. • There is also a danger of CO poisoning if the exhaust system is leaking. Do not run the starter motor for more than 25 seconds at a time. Wait 20-30 seconds before running the starter again, to give the battery time to recover. 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. 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 Starting the engine The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows: Cars with manual gearbox 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. 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. Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2-3 minutes after starting. WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key. If the car does not start If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" is shown on the SID, after a failed start attempt, the cause could be a fault in the transmitter in the key, or in the receiver in the ignition lock. The following should be done: • Turn the key back to the LOCK position. • Turn the key to ON. • Press one of the buttons on the remote control (the LED stops blinking). • Start the engine. Try another key. If this works, then the fault is in the first key. Contact an authorized Saab dealer for checking and rectification.