Saab 9 5 I 1 YS3E owners manual page 157

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Starting and driving157 Canada Only Some gasolines that are not reformulated Engine Break-In Period Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If for low emissions may contain an Pistons, bores and bearings need time to the octane is less than 87, you may get a octane-enhancing additive called methylcy-obtain uniform, wear-resistant surfaces. heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’s clopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl bad enough, it can damage your engine. If (MMT); ask your service station operator If a new engine is driven too hard, this grad- you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or whether or not the fuel contains MMT. Saab ual process of bedding-in will not be possi- higher and you hear heavy knocking, your Automobile AB does not recommend the ble and the life of the engine will be short- engine needs service. But don’t worry if you use of such gasolines. If fuels containing ened. hear a little pinging noise when you’re accel-MMT are used, spark plug life may be During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), do erating or driving up a hill. That’s normal, reduced and your emission control system not exceed 5,000 rpm. and you don’t have to buy a higher octane performance may be affected. The malfunc-In addition, refrain from driving the car at full fuel to get rid of pinging. It’s the heavy, con-tion indicator lamp on your instrument panel throttle, other than for brief instances, stant knock that means you have a problem.may turn on. If this occurs, return to your during the first 1,800 miles (3,000 km). If your vehicle is certified to meet California authorized Saab dealer for service.Wearing in new brake pads Emission Standards (indicated on the New brake pads take time to bed in, about underhood emission control label), it is 90miles (150 km) if the car is driven largely designed to operate on fuels that meet Cal-under stop-and-go conditions or about ifornia specifications. If such fuels are not 300 miles (500 km) of highway driving. available in states adopting California emis-To extend the useful life of the pads, avoid sions standards, your vehicle will operate hard braking as much as possible during satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal spec-this period. ifications, but emission control system per- formance may be affected. The ”Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)” indicator on your main instrument panel may turn on and/or your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. See ”Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)” indicator on page 51. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.

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