Saab 9 3 I 1 YS3D owners manual page 229

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Car care 229 Preventive maintenance 2 Clean the underside of the car during The following procedures are necessary to the winter. Use high pressure water to help protect against rusting. Refer also to clean the car’s underside (floor panels, the terms and conditions of the Performa- wheel wells) at least at mid- winter and tion Limited Warranty described in the war- in the spring. ranty booklet. 3 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or 1 Wash the car frequently, and wax at damage, and arrange for needed least twice a year. Under adverse con- repairs promptly. After washing or after ditions, where there is a rapid buildup of heavy rain, check for leaks. When wash- dirt, sand or road salt, wash your car at ing the car inspect body surfaces for least once a week. After extreme expo- paint damage. While checking for leaks, sure to salted snow or slush, evidenced lift the floor mats and check underneath IB926 by a white film on the car, wash the car them. Water can collect in these areas Drainage holes in doors immediately. Frequent washing will pre- and remain for prolonged periods. Dry vent paint damage from acid rain and any wet areas including the floor mats. other airborne contaminants such as Have leaks repaired as soon as possi- What causes rust? tree sap and bird droppings. If any of ble. these contaminants are noticed on the Use touch-up paint to repair small Steel body panels of automobiles are sub- car the finish should be washed immedi- scratches or minor finish damage. Areas ject to rusting whenever air and moisture ately. where metal is exposed will rust quickly manage to penetrate the protective finish. • Begin washing by rinsing the entire car and MUST be repaired immediately by Body panels may rust through if the process with water to loosen and flush off heavy touch-up or professional repainting. is unchecked. Rusting can occur wherever concentrations of dirt (include the Rust must be removed, the bare metal water is trapped or where the car’s panels underbody). primed and painted. Major body are continuously damp. • Sponge the car with a solution of either damage should be repaired immediately Damage to paint and undercoating by a good quality car soap or mild general and new panels or exposed areas stones, gravel and minor accidents immedi- purpose (dish washing) detergent and should be undercoated with anti- corro- ately exposes metal to air and moisture. water. sion material. Road salts used for de-icing will collect on Repairs of this type are the owner’s the bottom of the car and promote rusting. • Rinse car thoroughly with clean water. responsibility and are not covered under Areas of the country with high humidity have • After washing, check and clear all warranty. a greater potential for rust problems, espe- drains in doors and body panels. cially where salt is used on roads or there is • Wipe the car dry, preferably using a moist sea air. Industrial pollution (fallout) chamois. may also damage paint and promote rust- ing.

owners manual Saab 9-3

owners manual Saab 9-3 - year of production: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 - Saab 9 3 I 1 YS3D owners manual EN