User manual SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

[. . . ] The specifications, design particulars and illustrations included in the manual are not binding. Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. The Saab 9-3 is available with a 2. 0l turbo-engine, 185 hp or 205 hp or a 2. 3l turbo-engine, 230 hp. Although the manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it does not include precise specifications of the different variants. Some differences also occur to meet special legal requirements in different countries. [. . . ] Otherwise it could come loose and cause personal injury during a collision. IB850 Lowering the entire rear seat To lower the rear seat, the front seats must be moved forward if they are in the most rearward position. 1 Flip up the seat bottom by pulling the loops located between the backrest cushions and seat cushions. 3 Release the entire backrest cushion, including the belt beam, by pressing in the latch in the handle on the left (driver's) side. After this has been done, the fact that the belt beam has been released is indicated by the red "warning tabs" popping up on the right and left sides of the beam. For increased load capacity with the backrest cushion down, remove the rear seat head restraints (5). Trunk lid lock Unlock the trunk lid by pressing the lower button on the remote transmitter, by pressing the remote release button on the driver's door or by using the key. The alarm horn sounds three times and the lights flash when the trunk is released with the remote control. Programming features, see page 231. 126 Interior equipment, trunk Lowering the right-hand part of the rear seat WARNING · If the head restraints have been removed, they must be stored safely so that they cannot be thrown about and injure someone while braking or in a collision. · Do not ride in the rear seat without having remounted the head restraints, and making sure they are properly locked in place. · Whenever you handle any system containing moving parts, such as the belt beam, always be careful not to get pinched. · Never keep objects on the rear window shelf since they can be thrown forward and cause personal injury during heavy braking or in the event of a collision. · When the back seat has been put back in place, make certain that the belt beam is locked firmly on both sides (the red warning tabs must go down). Place the load as far in as possible. Trunk lighting To the left in the trunk is a light which goes on and off when the trunk lid is opened and closed. The lighting can also be turned on and off using the button on the light housing. If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will go off after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from being drained. IB854 130 Interior equipment, trunk IB858 Tools and spare wheel The tool kit and compact spare wheel are kept beneath the carpeting in the trunk. Rear spoiler, Saab 9-3 Viggen Coupé and 5-door WARNING Saab 9-3 Viggen Coupé and 5-door: Avoid placing your hands on the upper part of the rear fender when the tailgate is to be closed because of the risk of getting finger caught between the spoiler and the fender. IB1259 Interior equipment, trunk 131 Manually opening the fuel filler door Coupé and 5-door models If the fuel filler door (which is controlled by the central locking system) does not unlock, proceed as follows. If it is blown or its replacement blows, you can release the lock motor from the door as follows: 1 Use a sharp knife to release the pre-cut rectangle on the right in the upholstery in the trunk so that you can access the two retaining screws that secure the lock motor to the fuel filler door. 2 Unscrew the retaining screws somewhat and back them out through the screw holes, whereupon the lock motor will be released from the door. Manually opening the fuel filler door, Convertible, see page 52. 1 Cutout outline in the upholstery of the trunk 2 Undo the retaining screws of the lock motor 3 Remove the screws through the screw holes IB860 132 Interior equipment, trunk Starting and driving 133 Starting and driving Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 135 136 140 141 141 141 148 149 151 153 Driving in cold weather . . . Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 156 156 158 160 162 IB943 165 165 166 166 134 Starting and driving LOCK position Put the gear lever in reverse and turn the ignition key to the LOCK position. For cars with automatic transmission, select the Parking (P) position and turn the ignition key to the LOCK position. The parking lights, the hazard warning lights and the interior lighting can still be illuminated. [. . . ] (1. 8 l) Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in 5th gear 26/42 Automatic transmission Type _____________________________ Electronically controlled 4-speed with torque converter and differential PRND321 7. 4 qts. (3. 25 litres) Texaco Texamatic Dexron III, mineral oil based Hydraulically-operated plate clutches, brake bands and one-way clutches 25/40 Steering Steering __________________________ Power-assisted steering gear of rack-and-pinion type with telescopic, universal joint steering- column shaft 3. 0 Power Steering Fluid CHF 11S Gear selector positions ______________ Oil quantity, total ____________________ Oil volume (on changing) _____________ Oil type ___________________________ Number of turns, lock to lock __________ Oil type ___________________________ Clutch type ________________________ Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in 4th gear Technical data Brake system Footbrake (ABS) ___________________ Hydraulic disc brakes with vacuum servo, diagonally split circuits Parking brake ______________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid ________________________ DOT 4 Do not use DOT 5 Disc diameter: front, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _______ 11. 4" (288 mm) front, Viggen ______________________ 12. 0" (306 mm) rear ____________________________ 11. 3" (286 mm) Total friction area of brake pads: front, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _______ 34. 4 in² (224 cm²) front, Viggen ______________________ 35. 9 in² (234 cm²) rear ____________________________ 14. 2 in² (92 cm²) 227 Rims and tires Rim size: Coupé/5-door/Convertible ___________ Viggen __________________________ Viggen must use 6. 5 x 16 or 7 x 17 Tire sizes (summer tires): 6. 5 x 15 (not Viggen) _______________ 6. 5 x 16__________________________ 7. 5 x 17 Viggen only________________ Tire sizes (winter tires): 6 x 15 (not Viggen) _________________ 6. 5 x 16 _________________________ Recommended rims for snow chains: Coupé/5-door/Convertible ___________ Viggen __________________________ Spare wheel: Tire: Coupé/5-door/Convertible ___________ Viggen __________________________ Rim: Coupé/5-door/Convertible ___________ Viggen __________________________ Maximum life _____________________ Maximum speed __________________ 6. 5 x 15 or 6. 5 x 16 7. 5 x 17 195/60 R15 205/50 R16 215/45 R17 185/65 R15 M+S 195/60 R15 M+S 205/50 R16 M+S 6 x 15 6. 5 x 16 T115/70 R15 T115/70 R16 4. 0 x 15 4. 0 x 16 2000 miles (3500 km) 50 mph (80 km/h) 228 NOTE Technical data Snow chains Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels and must be used on the following tire/wheel combinations. Wheel Tire 6 x 15 _________185/65 R15 M+S (not Viggen), 195/60 R15 (not Viggen) or 195/60 R15 M+S (not Viggen) 6. 5 x 15________195/60 R15 (not Viggen) 6. 5 x 16________205/50 R16 or 205/50 R16 M+S Max. Consult your authorized Saab dealer of approved snow chains. NOTE Coupé/5-door/Convertible: Bigger rims than 16" must not be used. [. . . ]