For Long Trips - Saab 9-3 M2008 Owner's Manual

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202 Starting and driving
Using a battery charger 3 3 3 3 /starter
unit
To avoid damaging the car's electrical
system and electronics, the following rules
must be followed when charging the battery
or jump starting the car.
• If the charger or starter unit can be set to
different voltages (6 V/12 V/18 V/24 V),
12V must be selected.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions
supplied with the charger or starter unit.
• No other apparatus that are grounded or
connected to the mains must be
connected to the car during charging or
jump starting.
• The charger or starter unit must under no
conditions produce a voltage greater
than:
• 16 V continuous
• 18 V for 60 minutes.
If you are unsure about the charge rating of
the unit, disconnect the battery clamp from
the positive terminal before connecting the
unit to the battery.

For long trips

Before starting off on a long journey, it is
advisable to have your car inspected by
your Saab dealer.
Obtain a few important items to take along
on your journey, such as spare bulbs, wiper
blades, fuses, a drive belt (poly-V-belt) and
the like.
You can check some points yourself before-
hand:
• Check that no oil or fuel leaks out of the
engine or gearbox/transmission.
• Check the coolant and power steering
fluid levels. Check also for leaks.
• Inspect the drive belt (poly-V-belt) and
replace if it shows any signs of wear.
• Check the battery charge.
• Check the tires for tread pattern and air
pressure, including the compact spare
tire.
• Take an extra remote control and keep it
separate.
• Check the brakes.
• Check all bulbs.
• Check for the presence of the tool kit and
jack in the car.