Saab 9 3 I 1 YS3D owners manual page 160

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160 Starting and driving Fuel (Gasoline Engine)Canada Only Some gasolines that are not reformulated Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If for low emissions may contain an octane or higher. It is recommended that the the octane is less than 87, you may get a octane-enhancing additive called methylcy- gasoline meet specifications which were heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’s clopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl developed by the American Automobile bad enough, it can damage your engine. If (MMT); ask your service station operator Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or whether or not the fuel contains MMT. Saab endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle higher and you hear heavy knocking, your does not recommend the use of such gaso- Manufacturers Association for better vehi-engine needs service. But don’t worry if you lines. If fuels containing MMT are used, cle performance and engine protection. hear a little pinging noise when you’re accel-spark plug life may be reduced and your Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification erating or driving up a hill. That’s normal, emission control system performance may could provide improved driveability and and you don’t have to buy a higher octane be affected. The Engine malfunction emission control system performance com-fuel to get rid of pinging. It’s the heavy, con-(CHECK ENGINE) light on your instrument pared to other gasolines.stant knock that means you have a problem.panel may turn on. If this occurs, return to If your vehicle is certified to meet California your authorized Saab dealer for service. In Canada, look for the Emission Standards (indicated on the "Auto Makers’ Choice" label underhood emission control label), it is on the fuel pump.designed to operate on fuels that meet Cal- ifornia specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emis- sions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal spec- ifications, but emission control system per- formance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and/or your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. See "Malfunction Indica- tor Lamp" in the Index. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for diagno- sis 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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