PRE-RELEASE
Service programme
| Service programme |
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This information is our recommendation for pre-delivery and maintenance services.
These recommendations are based on design constraints, the requirements of the authorities and practical usage. The mileage intervals for inspecting and replacing consumable items are based on this. However, due to the time/ mileage relationship, some operating conditions will make annual service more suitable.
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The information contains procedures for the acceptance inspection of a new vehicle and in-storage care. This is followed by programmes for pre-delivery and maintenance services in bullet lists, with operations listed in the correct order. The service programmes contain links to descriptions of each service item.
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These methods are to apply when assessing if service has been correctly performed. |
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| Acceptance and storage of a new car |
On acceptance of a new car, its specification must be checked. The car must also be inspected for damage. Defects and departures from the specifications must be reported in accordance with special procedures. Afterwards, the car must be inspected during the time it is parked in storage to be sure that it is properly cared for while awaiting its new owner.
| Pre-delivery service |
Customers base their opinions of Saab and you as a dealer on the condition of the car when it is collected. So pay attention to even the smallest details, such as making sure that there are no oil stains or smudges of dirt anywhere on the car, that the clock shows the right time, and so on.
All inspection, checking and adjustment points must be carried out conscientiously. Apart from this, unforeseeable defects may have been caused during transport and storage. These are to be regarded as repairs.
| Maintenance service |
Every driver is given individual “TIME FOR SERVICE" information directly on the car's service indicator, SID. Servicing consists of measure that must be carried out to maintain the car's high standard of safety and prevent faults from arising. These service measure are also designed to ensure that the car will conform to exhaust emission control regulations, maintain a high standard of roadworthiness and be economical in use.
For optimum maintenance of the car, operating conditions should be taken into consideration when choosing an appropriate grade of oil for the engine.
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More frequent oil changes may be necessary if the car is driven under one or several of the following conditions: |
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frequent idling
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repeated starting and stopping, including frequent and predominant city driving
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short distances in cold climate without enough time for the engine to warm up
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If the car is driven under the above specified conditions, we recommend oil change every 10 000 km. |
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Low mileage
The SID will display "Time For Service" after 12 months if the mileage for the service interval is not reached before this. In this case, use the annual service programme.| Important | ||
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In all service work it is necessary to consult the service schedule to be sure of carrying out the right service measures for the odometer reading in question. |
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Then carry out the work described in the method description. |
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The inspection of certain points and the replacement of consumable items that are subject to legal requirements should be carried out at the specified mileage only, unless they are defective beforehand. |
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