User manual SAAB 9-3 SPORTWAGON 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. [. . . ] For system limitations and details, call 1-800-ONSTAR-7 or visit www. onstar. com. Transferring OnStar Because your OnStar 3-button system is an integral part of your Saab, it cannot be transferred to another vehicle. Each OnStar System stays with the original car or truck in which it was installed. The one-year OnStar prepaid subscription applicable to new retail deliveries cannot be transferred to another vehicle. However, if you've purchased additional years of service and decide to dispose of your Saab, any remaining service will be refunded to you. Or, if you choose, you can have it transferred to another vehicle on your account. Any service that is refunded or transferred will be prorated at the monthly rate in effect at the time of transfer. OnStar Subscription Information To renew your subscription or upgrade your plan, just push the OnStar button, or call the OnStar customer service department at 1-888-864-2801 between 8 am and 6 pm EST. Interior equipment, trunk 129 Interior equipment, trunk Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 137 136 138 139 140 141 141 143 144 149 150 IB941 130 Interior equipment, trunk Seats The following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: · Height (driver´s seat) · Legroom · Backrest rake angle · Lumbar support · Head-restraint height We recommend that adjustments to the driver's seat be performed in the following order: 1 Height 2 Legroom 3 Backrest rake angle Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see page 137). IB803 Height adjustment, driver's seat Lift the lever to raise the seat. Repeated downward presses of the lever will lower the seat in steps. Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of the seat and slide the seat to the desired position. WARNING Never adjust the driver's seat except when the car is stationary. WARNING Check that the seat is locked in the new position - if not, it may move while the car is being driven. If the fore-and-aft setting of the seat has not been locked, it could result in injury to the occupant in the event of an accident. Side airbags (SRS) See page 30. Head restraint See page 18. IB801 Interior equipment, trunk Backrest rake angle To find the most comfortable position, turn the knob to provide stepless adjustment of the backrest. 131 WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a collision. IB802 IB804 Front seats, Coupé and Convertible versions Both front seats have release levers on the outside of the backrest. The passenger seat also has a release on the inside of the backrest so that the driver can tilt the backrest for the convenience of rear-seat passengers. Raise the release levers to tip the backrest forward. Adjusting the backrest 1 Catch, backrest (Coupé and Convertible versions) Lumbar support Turn the smaller knob for stepless adjustment of the lumbar support. 132 Interior equipment, trunk Activate "Easy Entry" as follows: 1 Raise the release lever and hold it in its uppermost position until the backrest is tipped forward. To cancel automatic lowering of the window, lift the switch briefly. Extra button for the rear window operator IB829 IB245 Interior equipment, trunk Child safety: rear windows (ON/OFF) The window switches on the rear doors can be rendered inoperative by the ON/OFF switch in the panel on the center console. When the switch is ON, the rear side windows can be operated by the switch on each rear door. When the switch is OFF, the rear side windows can only be operated from the panel on the center console. IB811 137 Lever for steering-wheel adjustment Horn signal The horn is operated by pressing at the outer edges of the airbag module in the center of the steering wheel. Steering-wheel adjustment The steering wheel can be positioned fore-and-aft by pulling the lever to the left. Set the steering wheel to the desired position and return the lever to the locked status. WARNING For safety reasons, you should adjust the steering wheel only while the car is stationary. IB1536 138 Interior equipment, trunk IB830 Sunroof (option) WARNING · Bear in mind the pinch hazard when operating the sunroof. Make sure that all passengers keep their heads, hands and fingers clear of the opening before operating the sunroof. · Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the sunroof, for example, due to children playing. The sunroof is operated electrically using the ROOF control on the center console. 1 If you wish to open the sunroof all the way from the closed position, proceed as follows: · To open: slide the control rearward. · To close: slide the control forward and hold it forward until all movement of the sunroof stops, indicating it is fully closed. 2 You also have the option of opening the rear edge of the sunroof from the closed position for the purpose of ventilation. · To close: slide the control rearwards. But you must release the control after each position so as to shift between the two functions. The sunroof also has an inner sun blind that slides by hand. Emergency operation of the sunroof The sunroof can be operated manually with a screwdriver, e. g. [. . . ] We advise against the use of further additives. Technical data Fuel Fuel-tank capacity __________________ 17 U. S. (64 l) For optimum performance, we recommend the following: 2. 0 Turbo 185 bhp__________________ 90 AON, unleaded gasoline, minimum 87 AON 2. 0 Turbo 205 bhp and Viggen ________ 93 AON*), unleaded gasoline, minimum 87 AON *) If the car is filled with 90 AON gasoline and the outdoor temperature is above 77-86°F (25-30°C), a slight decrease in engine performance may be noticeable. 249 Engine variants 2. 0 Turbo 185 hp, manual transmission Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ Max. torque (man. ), EEC at 2100 rpm _ Compression ratio _________________ 2. 0 Turbo 185 hp, automatic transmission Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ Max. torque EEC at 1900 rpm ________ Compression ratio _________________ 2. 0 Turbo 205 hp, manual transmission Rating, EEC, at 5500 rpm ___________ Max. [. . . ]