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. [. . . ] The same switch bar can be used to adjust the height of the front and rear edges of the seat independently by moving half of the switch in the direction desired. Legroom adjustment For power seats, slide the switch bar forward or rearward to the desired position. IB806 134 Interior equipment, trunk Memory function (certain variants) In some variants the electrically adjustable driver's seat has a memory function. Three different settings can be programmed. 1 Make the desired adjustments to the seat setting. 2 Store the setting of the seat by keeping the "M" depressed and at the same time pressing one of the memory buttons, 1, 2 or 3. The SID will acknowledge storage with a chime. When you next wish to activate the memory function, keep the desired memory button depressed while the seat adopts the programmed settings. To change any of the three programmed settings, repeat stages 1 and 2. Backrest rake angle Push the rear lever forward or rearward to adjust the rake angle of the backrest. IB808 IB809 Interior equipment, trunk 135 Electrically heated front seats (option on some model variants/markets) Both front seats can be equipped with heating for the seat cushion and backrest. It is switched on and off using the buttons on the instrument panel. The heating is thermostatically controlled. It comes on when the temperature of the seat cushion goes below 79°F (26°C) and turns off when it reaches 97°F (36°C). Shut off the heating once the seat is warm. IB810 Electrically heated seat cushions in the rear seat (option on some model variants / markets) Electrically heated seat cushions for the two outer seats in the back are available as an option. · 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 open: slide the control forwards. · 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. Slide back the cover on the roof console. Insert a screwdriver into the slot in the center of the motor shaft and turn Turn clockwise to open the sunroof. Turn counterclockwise if the sunroof is open at the rear edge. IB831 Interior equipment, trunk 139 IB832 1 Interior lighting is off 2 Lighting comes on when a door is opened 3 Interior lighting on continuously Rear-seat lighting 1 Reading lights 2 Dome light Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of one dome light in the front and one in the back. The switch for the interior lighting is on the overhead panel next to the rearview mirror. When the switch is in the mid-position (door-activated), the interior lighting will come on: · When the car is unlocked from outside. · When any door is opened with the ignition off. [. . . ] (3. 25 litres) Texaco Texamatic Dexron III, mineral oil based Hydraulically-operated plate clutches, brake bands and one-way clutches 25/40 Drive belts Cars with A/C compressor ____________ Cars without A/C compressor __________ Outside length 2345 mm 1805 mm Gear selector positions ______________ Oil quantity, total ___________________ Oil volume (on changing) _____________ Oil type ___________________________ Clutch type ________________________ Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in 4th gear IB929 Drive belt Technical data Suspension Spring type, front and rear ____________ Maximum deflection of springs: front, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _______ front, Viggen ______________________ rear, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _______ rear, Viggen ______________________ Dampers, front and rear ______________ Coil springs 6. 4" (163 mm) 6. 5" (165 mm) 8. 3" (212 mm) 7. 9" (200 mm) Gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers 251 Brake system Footbrake (ABS) ___________________ Hydraulic disc brakes with vacuum servo, diagonally split circuits Acts on rear wheels DOT 4 Do not use DOT 5 11. 4" (288 mm) 12. 0" (306 mm) 11. 3" (286 mm) 34. 4 in² (224 cm²) 35. 9 in² (234 cm²) 14. 2 in² (92 cm²) Parking brake ______________________ Brake fluid ________________________ Disc diameter: front, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _______ front, Viggen ______________________ rear ____________________________ Total friction area of brake pads: front, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _______ front, Viggen ______________________ rear ____________________________ 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 Number of turns, lock to lock __________ Oil type ___________________________ 252 Technical data NOTE 6. 5 x 15 or 6. 5 x 16 7. 5 x 17 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, 205/55 R16 or 205/50 R16 M+S Max. Consult your authorized Saab dealer of approved snow chains. Rims and tires Rim size: Coupé/5-door/Convertible____________ Viggen __________________________ Viggen must use 6. 5 x 16 or 7. 5 x 17 Contact an authorized Saab dealer if you wish to fit other wheels than those fitted as standard. 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 _____________________________ Rim _____________________________ Maximum life _____________________ Maximum speed __________________ 195/60 R15 205/50 R16 or 205/55 R16 215/45 R17 185/65 R15 M+S or 195/60 R15 M+S 205/50 R16 M+S 6 x 15 6. 5 x 16 T115/70 R16 4. 0 x 16 2000 miles (3500 km) 50 mph (80 km/h) NOTE Coupé/5-door/Convertible: Bigger rims than 17" must not be used. The offset of the rims must not exceed 49 mm. [. . . ]