2009 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 215

93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 215 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM Car care 215 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. Battery bracket 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. NOTICE Serious damage can be done to the car's electrical system if an alternator lead is disconnected while the engine is running. NOTICE • If boost charging never use anything but a 12-volt charger, see page 197. • Do not connect the battery terminals, + and -, incorrectly. • Serious damage can occur to the car's electrical system if a battery or alternator lead is disconnected while the engine is running. • Exercise special care when removing and fitting the positive (+) cable so as not to damage the battery disconnect switch.