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Car care
Preventive maintenance
2 Clean the underside of the car during
the winter. Use high pressure water to
clean the car’s underside (floor panels,
wheel wells) at least at mid- winter and
in the spring.
3 Inspect the car frequently for leaksor
damage, and arrange for needed
repairspromptly.Afterwashingorafter
heavy rain, check for leaks. When wash-
ing the car inspect body surfaces for
paint damage. While checking for leaks,
lift the floor mats and check underneath
them. Water can collect in these areas
and remain for prolonged periods. Dry
any wet areas including the floor mats.
Have leaks repaired as soon as possi-
ble.
Use touch-up paint to repair small
scratchesorminorfinishdamage.Areas
where metal is exposed will rust quickly
and MUST be repaired immediately by
touch-up or professional repainting.
Rust must be removed, the bare metal
primed and painted. Major body
damageshouldberepairedimmediately
and new panels or exposed areas
should be undercoated with anti- corro-
sion material.
The following procedures are necessary to
help protect against rusting. Refer also to
the terms and conditions of the Performa-
tion Limited Warranty described in the war-
ranty booklet.
1
Wash the car frequently, and wax at
least twice a year. Under adverse con-
ditions, where there is a rapid buildup of
dirt, sand or road salt, wash your car at
least once a week. After extreme expo-
sure to salted snow or slush, evidenced
by a white film on the car, wash the car
immediately. Frequent washing will pre-
vent paint damage from acid rain and
other airborne contaminants such as
tree sap and bird droppings. If any of
these contaminants are noticed on the
car the finish should be washed immedi-
ately.
Drainage holes in doors
What causes rust?
Steel body panels of automobiles are sub-
ject to rusting whenever air and moisture
manage to penetrate the protective finish.
Body panels may rust throughif theprocess
is unchecked. Rusting can occur wherever
water is trapped or where the car’s panels
are continuously damp.
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Begin washing by rinsing the entire car
with water to loosenand flush off heavy
concentrations of dirt (include the
underbody).
Sponge the car with a solution of either
a good quality car soap or mild general
purpose (dish washing) detergent and
water.
Damage to paint and undercoating by
stones, gravel and minor accidents immedi-
ately exposes metal to air and moisture.
Road salts used for de-icing will collect on
the bottom of the car and promote rusting.
Areasofthecountrywithhighhumidityhave
a greater potential for rust problems, espe-
cially where salt is used on roads or there is
moist sea air. Industrial pollution (fallout)
may also damage paint and promote rust-
ing.
Repairs of this type are the owner’s
responsibilityand arenot coveredunder
warranty.
Rinse car thoroughly with clean water.
• After washing, check and clear all
drains in doors and body panels.
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Wipe the car dry, preferably using a
chamois.
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
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| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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