2004 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 258
2004 Saab 9-5 Manual
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258 Car care and technical information 4 Inspect the undercoating and touch up if necessary. Pay particular attention to the fenders and wheel housings, which are exposed to abrasion by flying gravel, etc. If the composition has worn or flaked off, the steel must be thoroughly cleaned and dried before a fresh coat is applied. The cleaning is best done with a scraper and a steel wire brush, followed by washing with solvent. Apply the new coating thinly, as otherwise it may run off or fall off when dry. For long trips Before setting off on a long journey, it is advisable to have your car checked over by your Saab dealer. Obtain a few important items to take along on your journey such as spare bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, a Poly-V-belt and the like. You can check some points yourself beforehand: • Make sure that the engine is in good condition. • Check that no oil or gasoline leaks out of the engine or gearbox/transmission. • Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels. Check also for leaks. • Inspect the Poly-V-belt and replace it if it shows any signs of hard wear. • Check the battery charge. • Check the tires for tread pattern and air pressure, including the compact spare wheel. • Check the brakes. • Check all bulbs. • Check for the presence of the tool kit and the jack in the car. Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials A typical car consists of metals (65-75 %), plastics (10-15 %), rubber (5 %) and small quantities of glass, wood, paper and textiles. The recycling of metals has been commonplace for a long time now. To facilitate sorting of other materials for recycling, plastic parts, for instance, have been marked to identify the precise nature of the plastic. The quantity of materials in the car that can be recycled or recovered depends on the scrapping facilities in different countries. EU legislation that comes into force in 2006 will require a minimum of 85 % of the total weight of materials to be recycled. However, every major car salvage yard in each market will receive details from Saab of how the highest percentage of materials can be reclaimed.