2. Storage Care
2. Storage careStorage care is mandatory for all Saab cars with intervals of no more than 60 days until the car is sold.
For the battery the check intervals are no more than 30 days. Check the battery card to see when the last battery check was performed. Follow the procedure under Battery check during storage care.
Carry out the checks and confirm the inspection by signing the Storage care form.
See workshop information and routines for the remedying of faults.
Check and action points
1. Check that the paint protection plastic is intact. If there has been damage to the paint protection plastic, remove it to examine the damage. Then store the car under a roof.
2. Unlock the car.
NOTE: Since the car's electrical system is in transport mode, the car can only be unlocked manually. The left front door is unlocked with the metal key incorporated into the remote control.
3. Carry out Battery check during storage care.
4. Fill the fuel up to min 2/3 tank to prevent dry running of the fuel pump.
5. Check the engine oil. If the oil is thick or contains clumps, the oil and oil filter must be replaced.
6. Check and, if necessary, adjust tyre pressure to 3.5 bar (50 psi).
7. Check the coolant level.
8. Drive the car. At the same time apply the brakes repeatedly, to clean and dry the brake discs.
9. Park the car facing the opposite direction to distribute the effects of the sun.
10. Open the bonnet to enable the engine to cool more quickly.
11. Check the protective plastic on the seats and correct as necessary.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Check the engine bay for the start of corrosion, particularly on the aluminium. Treat as necessary with Protective wax. Apply a covering wax film without excess.
15. Close the bonnet.
2.1 Battery check during storage care
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).