Saab 96 - Fuses; Body; Care of Finish; Care of Upholstery

Fuses
The electrical system is equipped with twelve fuses, two of which are
intended for optional
extras or as spares. The fuses are located in
a fuse box under the hood on the right hand side of the cowl. In the
box lid is indicated the electric units protected by each fuse.
If the fuse is intact when locating a fault, the cause may be poor
contact at some cable connection. Check that the connections are
properly tightened and not oxidized. When fitting a new fuse, be
sure that it makes proper contact.
Note. A fuse does not protect the part of a circuit before the fuse.
Should the same fuse blow frequently, the car should be taken to a
service shop without delay for insulation tests of cables and equip
ment.
Body
Care of Finish
The car should be washed by hosing with clean water until most of
the dirt is removed, the rest being wiped off with a sponge and
plenty of water. Be careful not to scratch the finish. The car should
then be hosed again and dried with a clean chamois. To get a satis
factory result, washing should preferably be done in the shade.
The wheel housings and the rear axle tunnel should also be hosed
with water when the car is washed.
If the car is frequently left outdoors, especially in sunshine, the
finish may gradually lose its luster, but it may be restored with a
good quality car polish. The car should then be waxed.
Spots of asphalt, oil etc., should be removed without delay using
.a cloth moistened in gasoline, turpentine or similar solvent. Having
removed the spot, rinse off the cleaner with water.
Should the finish be moderately damaged, for exemple by a flying
stone, the spot can be cleaned and then coated with a suitable air-
drying touch-up paint. Small cans containing paint for Saab cars are
available as spare parts.
Care of Upholstery
The upholstery in the car is plastic-coated cloth and silk fabric. The
plastic-coated cloth repels dust and is oil and gasoline proof. Should
the plastic surface be soiled, it can easily be cleaned with water and
some synthetic detergent. If badly soiled, by oil or grease, it can be
•cleaned with kerosene, trichlorethylene, etc. These organic solvents,
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