Saab 2001 9-3 User Manual download pdf (Page 153)

153Starting and driving

If the car does not start

If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" appears

on the SID when the engine refuses to start,

the trouble may be a fault in the transponder

of the key or in the receiver of the ignition

switch. Proceed as follows:

• Turn the key back to the LOCK position.

• Turn the key to the ON position.

• Press one of the buttons on the remote

control (the LED on top of the dash stops

flashing).

• Start the engine.

Try the other key. If it works, the trouble is in

the first key.

Call on an authorized Saab dealer for

inspection and correction.

Starting the engine

Do not run the starter motor for more than

25 seconds at a time. Wait 20-30 seconds

before running the starter again, to give the

battery time to recover.

Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy

load on it before it has warmed up. Let the

engine idle for at least 10 seconds and then

drive away as long as the engine oil warning

light has gone out to enable the engine to

attain its normal temperature as quickly as

possible.

It is possible for air to enter the lubricating

system in conjunction with an oil or oil-filter

change, or if the car has been stored for

some time. This air can cause the hydraulic

cam followers to emit a ticking noise, which

can persist for up to 15 minutes after start-

ing. Although this is quite normal and does

not indicate any malfunction, it is advisable

not to exceed 3,000 rpm before the noise

has disappeared.

The hydraulic cam lifters are completely

service free; the valve clearance is set up at

the factory and will not need any subse-

quent adjustment.

WARNING

• Always remove the key before leaving

the car.

• Always apply the parking brake before

removing the ignition key.

NOTE

Take care not to spill drinks or to drop

crumbs over the ignition switch. If dirt or

liquid gets into it, the switch may not

operate properly.

WARNING

• When starting the engine:

– Sit down in the driver’s seat.

– Depress the clutch pedal fully. If gear

lever is not in the neutral position, the

clutch pedal must be fully depressed

or the car will jump forwards or back-

wards, which may cause an accident.

– Never start the car from outside the

vehicle, e.g. through a wound down

window. This could lead to serious

personal injury.

• Engage reverse (R) (position P for

automatic transmission) to remove the

ignition key. The key can only be

removed in this gear position.

• Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless,

odorless, poisonous gas. Be alert to

the danger of CO – always open the

garage doors before starting the

engine in the garage.

• There is also a danger of CO poison-

ing if the exhaust system is leaking.

• Do not rest or sleep in the car when

parked with the engine running. There

is a risk of depressing the accelerator

which could lead to engine damage.

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