Starting and driving
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Starting the engine
The hydraulic cam lifters are completely
service free; the valve clearance is set up at
the factory and will not need any subse-
quent adjustment.
WARNING
WARNING
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Always remove the key before leaving
the car.
Starting the engine
The engine has an automatic choke and
should be started as follows:
Cars with manual gearbox
Tostart the engine the clutchpedal must
be fully depressed.
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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.
Alwaysapplytheparkingbrakebefore
removing the ignition key.
NOTE
There is also a danger of CO poison-
ing if the exhaust system is leaking.
1 Depress the clutch pedal but do not
touch the accelerator.
2 Start the engine. Let the ignition key
spring back as soon as the engine has
started andisrunning smoothly–atvery
low temperatures, you may need to run
the starter for up to 50 seconds.
Lettheengineidleforabout10 seconds.Do
not open the throttle wide for at least
2-3 minutes after starting.
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.
Do not run the starter motor for more than
seconds at a time. Wait 20-30 seconds
25
before running the starter again, to give the
battery time to recover.
If the car does not start
Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy
load on it before it has warmed up. Let the
engine idle for at least 10 seconds and then
drive away as longas the engineoil warning
light has gone out 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 start-
ing. 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.
If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" appears
on the SID when the engine refuses to start,
the troublemay be afaultin the transponder
of the key or in the receiver of the ignition
switch. Proceed as follows:
Cars with automatic transmission
The selector lever must be in the P or N
position.
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Turn the key back to the LOCK position.
Turn the key to the ON position.
Press one of the buttons on the remote
control (the LED on top of the dash stops
flashing).
Start the engine.
Try the other key. If it works, the trouble is in
the first key.
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2
Keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Start the engine. Let the ignition key
spring back as soon as the engine has
started andisrunning smoothly–atvery
low temperatures, you may need to run
the starter for up to 50 seconds.
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Lettheengineidleforabout10 seconds.Do
not open the throttle wide for at least
2–3 minutes after starting.
Call on an authorized Saab dealer for
inspection and correction.
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
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| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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