1. Pre-Delivery Inspection
1. Pre-delivery inspectionPre-delivery inspection of a new car is mandatory for all Saab cars.
Carry out inspections and confirm with your signature on the Pre-delivery inspection, form and Bill of lading.
A new car is to be inspected immediately after reception. The receiver is responsible for ensuring that faults and deviations are reported as described in applicable routines.
1. Check that the car's specification matches the order form. This also applies to optional equipment.
2. Check the underbody for transit damage.
3. Check that the car's spare wheel/repair kit and tools are present.
4. Check that accompanying material is present.
5. Carry out battery check during pre-delivery inspection.
6. Clean the car for paintwork and damage inspection. If you clean away dust and dirt with a strongly alkaline cleaning agent, it could affect the paintwork. Keep chemical usage to the bare minimum for this cleaning.
Cars with paint protection plastic: If there has been damage to the paint protection plastic, remove it to examine the damage. Then store the car, preferably under a roof.
7. Check the car for damage both inside and out.
8. Note and report any damage and other observations.
Action if the car will be stored
1. Check and, if necessary, adjust tyre pressure to 3.5 bar (50 psi).
2. If the car is stored in an ambient temperature greater than +20 degrees C (69 degrees F), fuel should be filled to min. 2/3 tank. Otherwise, there is a risk of fuel pump malfunction due to oxidation.
Additional action if the car is to be stored outdoors
1. Check the coolant level and anti-freeze content. The coolant should handle at least - 30 degrees C (-22 degrees F). It then also provides maximum corrosion protection. For certain climates, the mixture must handle lower temperatures. Top up as necessary following the specification.
2. If the car's paint protection plastic has been removed, the car must be stored under a roof.
3. Drive the car to the parking area. While doing so, brake repeatedly very briefly so that the brake discs become clean and dry.
4. Make sure:
- The parking brake lever is released to its home position.
- Manual gearbox: Reverse gear engaged.
- Automatic transmission: Gear selector in P.
- All windows, doors and the boot lid/tailgate are properly closed.
5. Check the protective plastic on the seats and correct as necessary.
6. Open the bonnet.
7. Lock the car.
NOTE:
As the car's electrical system is in transport mode, the car can only be locked manually. The left front door is locked using the metal key that is in the remote control and other doors are locked from the inside using the lock buttons.
1.1 Battery check during pre-delivery inspection
1. Switch off all consumers and check that the text "Transport fuse removed" appears in the main instrument unit. If not: Put the car in transport mode - see Transport mode/customer mode of car's electrical system. Then remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
NOTE: Some diagnostic trouble codes may be generated if the battery check is carried out with the key in the ignition switch.
2. Check the battery electrolyte level. The battery cannot be topped up with electrolyte. It must be replaced if the level is too low.
NOTE: The electrolyte level is checked through an indicator window on the battery that appears white if the level is too low. If the electrolyte level is sufficiently high, the indicator window appears black.
3. Remove the cover from the underhood electrical centre (UEC).
4. Remove fuse 30. Wait at least 20 seconds before connecting the battery analyser.
5. Connect the battery analyser with the red clamp to the positive terminal (+) and the black clamp to the negative terminal (-). Incorrect polarity will not damage the analyser. Make sure that the clamps make as good contact as possible.
Follow the instructions on the analyser display.
NOTE: Once both clamps are connected, the analyser activates automatically. For a more detailed description on analyser use, see the analyser's user manual.
6. Under "SELECT TEST", you choose whether the battery is connected to the car's electrical system ("IN VEHICLE") or not ("OUTSIDE VEHICLE"). Select ("IN VEHICLE") since the battery is connected to the car.
7. Under "BATTERY TYPE", select whether the battery is factory-fitted ("SAAB BATTERY") or a replacement battery from another manufacturer ("NON-SAAB").
8. Confirm "SELECT TEST BY SAE (A)" if the battery's cold starting current is specified as per CCA (SAE or EN) standard. For batteries specified as per DIN standard, select and confirm "SELECT TEST BY DIN (A)".
NOTE: The DIN standard can be selected when the analyser is used to test replacement batteries that are not specified according to SAE or EN.
9. Enter the cold starting current (CCA) for the battery in question.
For Saab's factory-fitted batteries, this value if found in large text on the label on the top of the battery.
60 Ah = 580 CCA
70 Ah = 700 CCA
85 Ah = 750 CCA
After selecting and confirming the value, battery measurement starts automatically.
Under certain voltage and conductance conditions, the analyser will require information on whether the test is being performed before or after the battery has been charged in order to assess it correctly.
Select "BEFORE CHARGE" or "AFTER CHARGE".
Follow the action suggested by the battery analyser:
- Good battery = Battery is good. No action.
- Good, recharge battery = Battery must be charged, but not replaced.
- Replace battery = Battery must be replaced.
10. Fill in the battery card.
11. Note the test code if the analyser has indicated that the battery must be replaced within the warranty period. The test code from this measurement must then accompany the warranty claim (for more information, see Warranty policy).
12. Fit fuse 30 and check that the transport fuse is in the TRANSPORT position.
13. Fit the cover over the underhood electrical centre (UEC).