Saab 9 3 I 1 YS3D owners manual page 226

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226 Car care Engine bay Washing The underside of the car also needs wash- Clean the engine compartment using an The bodywork must be washed frequently. ing regularly, and this should be done very engine detergent and rinse with hot water. When the car is new, the body should be thoroughly at the end of winter. Clean the Cover the headlights. If using a high-pres-washed by hand using plain cold water and underside of the car by hand if the car is usu- sure washer do not aim the spray nozzle on a clean, soft brush, or in a brushless car-ally washed in an automatic car wash with- the: wash that uses mild detergent. Automatic out special facilities for underbody cleaning. carwashes with brushes should be avoided Never wash or leave the car to dry in the •Radiator when the car is new. Do not use automatic sun, but wipe it dry with a chamois leather • Throttle cable car washes for the first five or six months, immediately after washing to avoid smears • Throttle housing before the paintwork has hardened prop-and streaks. • Other engine controls erly. Thereafter, use a high quality car wash Clean the window glass inside and out using • The alternator soap added to lukewarm water.a high quality window cleaner. This is partic- Do not use a pressure washer at close ularly important when the car is new, as • Ignition system and other electrical com-range on stone chip damage, scratches or upholstery and trim have a tendency to ponents other damage to the paintwork. The paint sweat a little at first. Avoid spraying the hood liner, as this can can otherwise start to flake.Keep the glass well cleaned, as this helps to become heavy and hang down and touch Remove any bird droppings without delay, prevent misting. the engine when the hood is closed.as these can discolor the paintwork and Additional care should be taken if using a prove difficult to polish out. high-pressure washer. Hold the nozzle at Use a soft cloth moistened with methyl alco- right angles to the area to be cleaned. This hol to remove splashes of tar or asphalt. Do is particularly important when spraying not use strong cleaners, as these can dry labels. out the paintwork. Do not use gasoline as a cleaning agent or solvent when carrying out repairs or mainte-NOTE nance. Saab recommends the use of envi- ronmentally safe degreasing agents.Avoid using any alcohol-based cleaners on the front and rear light clusters, as these can cause cracking of the lenses.

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