2009 Saab 9 3 Owners Manual

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might look like. It is located on the B-pillar and shows how much weight your vehicle may properly carry. The label tells you the proper size, and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight, and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfac- tory-installed options. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo pascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the com- bined weight of optional accessories, for example, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire´s height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other rein- forcing materials. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Cold Inflation Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo pascal (kPa), before a tire has built up heat from driving. See “Inflation - Tire Pressure” on page 240. Curb weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, without passengers and cargo. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 251 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety stan- dards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanu- meric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand and date of production. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see page 285. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle, see page 285. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see page 285. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilo pascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. There are 6.9 kPa to one psi. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum Load rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehi- cle capacity weight; and production options weight. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pres- sure: The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated. Normal occupant weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat mul- tiplied by 150 pounds (68 kg). See “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 250. Occupant Distribution: Designated seat- ing positions. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of a asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehi- cle. The side of the tire that contains a white- wall bears white lettering or bears manufac- turer, brand and or model name molding on the other sidewall of the tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Car care 251 Recommended Inflation Pressure: Vehi- cle manufacturer´s recommended tire infla- tion pressure shown on the tire placard, see “Inflation - Tire Pressure” on page 240 and “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 250. Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the cen- terline of the tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. Traction: The friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip pro- vided. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars”, that show across the tread of a tire when only 2/32 inch of tread remains. See “When It Is Time for New Tires” on page 242. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 252 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 252 Car care Tread Width: The width of the tire´s tread. UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grade Stan- dards, a tire information system that pro- vides consumers with ratings for a tire´s traction, temperature and treadwear. Rat- ings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The rating are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” on page 244. Vehicle Capacity Weight: Is the number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 pounds (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 250. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing original equipment tire size and the recommended cold inflation pressure. See “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 250. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle´s placard. 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds. 4 The resulting figure equals the avail- able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail- able cargo and luggage load capac- ity is 650 lbs. (1400–750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.). 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calcu- lated in Step 4. 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehi- cle. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 253 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM Winter tires Winter (snow) tires are recommended for winter climates where the majority of your driving will be done on snow and ice. Winter tires should be fitted to all four wheels to maintain a proper balance. Your Saab dealer can advise you of to the correct size tire for your car (if different from the original size) and also supply Saab approved winter tires pre-mounted on steel or alloy rims. Winter tires normally use a different speed rating compared to summer/all season tires. Make sure not to exceed the stated speed rating on the tires you use. Make sure that wheels with sensors for tire pressure monitoring are fitted during replacement if the car has automatic tire pressure monitoring. Tire date code Tires should be regarded as perishable goods. As the tires age, the rubber becomes progressively harder, and the road holding ability of the tires diminishes. This is partic- ularly true on winter tires. Tires have a code that specifies their date of manufacture. The first two digits denote the week number and the last two digits the year followed by a filled triangle. Automatic tire pressure monitoring system NOTICE Car care 253 WARNING The system is an aid to the driver. The driver always has the responsibility that the tires have the correct air pressure. For optimum safety, economy and com- fort tire pressures should be checked reg- ularly even if the automatic tire pressure monitoring has not alarmed. The system consists of a sensor in each wheel and a common receiver. The sensors are located inside the tire in direct connec- tion with the air pressure valves. Make sure that wheels with sensors for tire pressure monitoring are fitted during replacement if the car has automatic tire pressure monitoring. The system will trigger a warning/alarm if the spare wheel is fitted because it has no sensor. Tire replacement must take place with great care to avoid damaging the sensors that are built together with the valves. (cid:127) Remove the rear side first, see page 255. (cid:127) Start to remove the tire opposite the valve. (cid:127) During removal the tire machine must not come closer than ±10° from the valve. (cid:127) During fitting, start 20° after the valve and finish 20° before the valve. (cid:127) Do not inflate the tire with pressure higher than 102 psi (700 kPa). Tire pressure information is transmitted wireless to the receiver. The system checks the tire pressures when speed exceeds 19 mph (30 km/h). The system is self-programming which means that the wheels can be shifted around without any need for adjustment. The sensor batteries last for 10 years or around 160 000 km. The battery cannot be replaced. The whole sensor must be replaced. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 254 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 254 Car care Valve with sensor Valve without sensor The system does not warn if the tire pres- sure is too high. If the system has warned or triggered an alarm due to inadequate pressure then the pressure must be reset to the recom- mended pressure so that the warning/alarm is cleared. If the tire pressure decreases If the tire pressure decreases to 6 psi (40 kPa) below the recommended pressure then a warning is shown on the SID as to which tires are affected. Tire pressure low, front right. Check tires. Adjust the pressure as soon as possible. If the tire pressure continues to decrease then an alarm is shown on the SID when the pressure has decreased to 23 psi (160 kPa) which is the lowest permitted pressure for the tire. An alarm is also received when leakage is greater than 3 psi/min. (20 kPa/min.). Low tire pressure rear left. Make a safe stop. Reduce speed (avoid heavy braking and significant steering wheel movement) and stop the car as soon as possible at a suita- ble location. Replace the defective wheel. The fault message can remain for up to 10 minutes after restarting the car. Then it disappears if the tire pressure is correct. Check/adjust the pressure in the other tires when a fault message is shown. Note that the tire pressure can decrease without a puncture. The pressure could decrease around 3 psi (20 kPa) during a three month period. The outside temperature could also affect tire pressure. The temperature in the tire also affects the tire pressure. The specified tyre pressures are valid for cold tyres. The increased tyre pressure resulting from extensive driving must not be reduced. For further informa- tion on tire air pressure, see page 240. Allow 10 minutes for the system to recog- nize the wheel/sensors positions after fitting a new set of tires. During this period no low pressure warning or alarm can be triggered. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 255 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM Car care 255 Malfunctions Tire pressure system failure. Contact service. The above message is shown on the SID if: (cid:127) Wheel without pressure sensor has been fitted (e.g. spare wheel) (cid:127) One or more pressure sensors are broken or missing (cid:127) A fault has arisen in the receiver (cid:127) A system error has arisen. Removing a tire Remove the tire with a tire machine. It is important to follow the instructions for the tire machine as well. (cid:127) Do not fit the tire tool in an area ±10° from the valve (cid:127) Start removing opposite the valve (cid:127) Remove the rear side first. Fitting a tire Fit the tire with a tire machine. It is important to follow the instructions for the tire machine as well. (cid:127) Start to fit about 20° after the valve (cid:127) Finish fitting before an area 20° from the valve (cid:127) Do not inflate the tire to a pressure higher than 102 psi (700 kPa). 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 256 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM Car care 256 Compact spare WARNING The spare tire or punctured tire must be stowed under the trunk floor, and secured in place with the retaining nut. The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the tire. Its use is only permitted when a standard tire has sus- tained a puncture. The maximum life of the tire is only just over 2,000 miles (3,500 km). Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) with the compact spare fitted. The tire pressure should be 60 psi (420 kPa). Put the punctured tire in the spare wheel well under the trunk floor. Have the standard tire repaired and refitted as soon as possible. NOTICE To avoid damaging a alloy wheel of a punctured tire, this can be temporarily placed outside up in the spare wheel well but only while driving to the closest work- shop. As a general rule, all heavy loads must be well secured in the trunk (see page 139). The spare tire, the tools and the jack with its crank are carried under a panel in the trunk. Fold the carpeting forward to ease access to the tools and spare tire. The screwdriver handle has a “button” for removing plastic rivets. This type of rivet must be removed when changing the light bulb in the trunk lid (see page 226). Your Saab is equipped with a trip computer and you can use its “Speed warning” func- tion, to monitor driving speed since you must not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h), see page 92. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 257 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM Car care 257 SportCombi Tools under a panel in the trunk, SportSe- dan SportCombi with subwoofer Position the loudspeaker on the left-hand side before the spare wheel is removed. The arrow on the loudspeaker must point forwards when the loudspeaker is fitted in the spare wheel. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 258 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 258 Car care Driving with a compact wheel fitted WARNING (cid:127) Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). The tire can overheat affecting the car’s road holding. (cid:127) Tire pressure: refer to page 291. (cid:127) The spare tire or punctured tire must be stowed under the trunk floor, and secured in place with the retaining nut. Observe the following when the compact spare tire is fitted: (cid:127) The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing a tire. (cid:127) Do not drive further than necessary with the compact spare fitted - the maximum life of the tire is only just over 2,000 miles (approx. 3,500 km). (cid:127) Refit the standard tire as soon as possi- ble. (cid:127) Fitting a spare tire/wheel without pressure sensor will trigger a malfunction message, see page 255. Important considerations when driving with a compact spare tire: (cid:127) The car’s ground clearance is reduced. (cid:127) The car must not be driven with more than one compact spare tire at a time. Changing a tire (cid:127) Avoid driving against the curb. (cid:127) Do not use snow chains. (cid:127) Do not fit the wheel cover - this would conceal the warning text. WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. Use the jack provided with your vehicle only for chang- ing a flat tire. Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1 Set the parking brake firmly. 2 If you have an automatic transmis- sion, put the shift lever in PARK (P). For a manual transmission, leave the car in gear (1st or REVERSE (R)). 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 259 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM Car care 259 (cid:127) The jack should be stored correctly under the carpeting in the trunk. If it lies loose in the car, it could thrown for- ward and cause personal injury in the event of a crash or if the car rolls over. (cid:127) Grit, salt and rust can clog the inner threads of the wheel bolts if the car has been driven for several years exclu- sively with alloy wheels. If steel wheels are being installed, the bolt hole threads in the brake hubs should be cleaned before the thinner steel wheels are fitted. It may other- wise not be possible to achieve the correct clamping force, despite tight- ening the wheel bolts to the correct torque. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire, on the other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle. (cid:127) The car jack is designed solely for use in changing a tire or fitting snow chains. It must not be used to sup- port the car during repair work or servicing. (cid:127) Never crawl under a car that is sup- ported only by a jack. Always use axle stands. (cid:127) Raising your vehicle too high or with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle, and raise the vehicle only far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit (no more than 25 mm or 1 inch clearance between the ground and the bottom of the tire). (cid:127) Switch on the hazard warning lights if the car is on a road. Jacking points for floor jack When the car has to be lifted, the jack must be positioned at one of the four jacking points (front or rear) under the sill members. If a floor jack is used, the lifting plate must be positioned under the normal jacking points, see illustration. If the car is equipped with a towbar, the jack can also be placed under this. NOTICE Apply the jack only to the jacking points indicated on the body. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 260 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 260 Car care Marking of jacking points Jacking points Removing the plastic wheel bolt covers 1 Wind the jack up to a suitable height before placing it under the jacking point. Each jacking point is indicated by an arrow on the sill (see illustration). Make sure that the jack fully engages the jacking point in the underside of the sill member and that the entire foot of the jack is steady and flat on the ground. The jack must not stand on snow, ice or sim- ilar. Wind up the jack until it just begins to lift the car. 2 It is not necessary to remove the wheel cover. If, none the less, you wish to remove the wheel cover, take hold of the outer edge and pull it straight out. Remove the plastic wheel bolt covers. Loosen the wheel bolts half a turn. 3 Wind the jack to raise the wheel clear of the ground. Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 261 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM Car care 261 Clean any rust or dirt from the contact sur- faces between the wheel and brake disc. Do not wipe away the grease in the wheel hub. Grease the surfaces indicated with a thin layer of grease 4 Clean any rust or dirt from the contact surfaces between the wheel and brake disc. Do not wipe away the grease in the wheel hub. 5 Add a thin layer of grease on the bolts before fitting, see page 261. Fit the wheel and screw in the bolts in the sequence shown on page 262 (opposite pairs). Tighten the bolts enough for the bolts and wheel to be seated correctly. 6 Lower the car and tighten the wheel bolts to torque in sequence as shown on page 262. Tightening torque Light-alloy wheels: 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm). Steel wheels: 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm). Lubricate the heads of the wheel studs with a small amount of Vaseline or simi- lar and refit the plastic covers on the wheel studs. The Vaseline makes it easier to remove them later on. NOTICE (cid:127) Do not overtighten the bolts using a impact wrench: not only can this damage the wheels but it can also make it impossible to undo the bolts using the wheel wrench in the car’s toolkit. (cid:127) When refitting a wheel cover, make sure that the valve protrudes through the marked recess in the wheel cover. 7 Retouching the wheel bolts after twenty or so miles. Tightening torque Light-alloy wheels: 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm). Steel wheels: 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm). We advise against using wheels with large ventilation slots in winter, as the brake com- ponents are then more exposed to slush, road salt and grit. If you fit wheels of a different dimension, the speedometer can be reprogrammed to ensure it is as accurate as possible. We rec- ommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Driving with tire chains 3, see page 186 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 262 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 262 Car care Tire repair kit 3 WARNING Make sure no one can jog the gear lever, for example, as the engine must be idling when the tire is repaired. There is other- wise a risk of personal injury. Do not use the repair kit if: (cid:127) the damage to the tire is larger than 0.16 in. (4 mm). (cid:127) the wheel is damaged. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) after repairing one of the car tires with the repair kit. Tightening sequence, wheel bolts WARNING Change the punctured tire as soon as possible. Replenish the repair kit at a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab workshop. The canister of sealant must be changed once every four years. See the date on the canister. The handling characteristics of the car may be impaired. Driving with a tire that is underinflated or has a puncture can damage the tire in such a way that it is not possible to repair it with the sealant. The tire repair kit replaces the spare wheel. The repair kit allows a punctured tire to be temporarily repaired and reinflated without needing to remove the wheel. Minor damage to the tire, such as a foreign object that has penetrated the tread, can be temporarily repaired with the repair kit. Do not remove the foreign object. Damage larger than 0.16 in. (4 mm) and damage to the sidewalls cannot be repaired with the repair kit. Follow the instructions supplied with the repair kit carefully. If the compressor sounds strange or becomes abnormally hot, leave it switched off for at least 30 minutes. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 263 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM Car care 263 Prevent the compressor getting wet. The canister of sealant can only be used once. Replace a used canister at a work- shop. We recommend that you contact an authorised Saab workshop. The tire repair kit can be used at tempera- tures down to –22°F (–30 °C). At low tem- peratures the sealant is more viscous and so is less able to seal slightly larger damage. If a punctured tire is to be repaired: (cid:127) Allow the engine to idle. The compressor will consume some energy. (cid:127) Apply the handbrake. (cid:127) Turn on the hazard warning light. (cid:127) Position the warning triangle to warn other drivers. The repair kit is stowed under the luggage compartment floor. 1 Allow the engine to idle. 2 Remove the repair kit from the luggage compartment. 3 Remove the electric cable and the air hose from the compartment on the bottom of the compressor. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 264 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 264 Car care 4 Connect the air hose from the compres- sor to the connection on the canister. 7 Connect the air hose from the canister to the valve on the wheel. 5 Insert the canister into the recess in the compressor. 6 Unscrew the valve cap from the punc- tured wheel. 8 The switch on the compressor must be in the 0 position. 9 Connect the compressor’s electric cable to the 12 volt socket (cigarette lighter) in the car. 10 Start the compressor. 11 While the canister of sealant empties (approx. 30 seconds), the gauge on the compressor will briefly show a pressure of up to 87 psi (6 bar). The pressure will then drop. 12 Once the canister is empty, pump the tire to the recommended tire pressure (see page 291). It is not necessary to remove the canister. 13 The tire should be inflated to the recom- mended pressure within 10 minutes. Switch off the compressor once the correct pressure is reached. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 265 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM Car care 265 18 Drive off immediately so that the sealant is distributed evenly around the tire. 19 Stop after approximately 6 miles (10 km) or 10 minutes (whichever occurs first) and check the tire pressure. To do so, connect the air hose on the compressor directly to the valve on the tire. If the pressure is greater than 19 psi (1.3 bar), adjust it to the recommended value, see page 291. It may be neces- sary to check the pressure a number of times on the way to a workshop. If the pressure falls below 19 psi (1.3 bar), do not drive the car any further but call for assistance. The most likely reason for a drop in pres- sure is probably that the damage to the tire is too extensive to be repaired with the repair kit. 20 Return the repair kit to its designated place. There are four adapters on the underside of the compressor which allow the compressor to be used to inflate other items such as bicycle tires, air mattresses and footballs. If the correct pressure is not reached within 10 minutes, the damage to the tire is too large to be repaired with the sealant. Park the car in a suitable place and call for assistance. If the tire pressure becomes too high, it can be reduced by pressing the button by the pressure gauge on the compressor. Do not run the compressor for more than 10 minutes. 14 Assemble the repair kit and return it to its designated place in the luggage compartment. 15 Wipe away any sealant that may have leaked out with a rag. 16 Put back the warning triangle. 17 Affix the label in the kit showing the maximum permitted speed so that it is clearly visible to the driver. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 266 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 266 Car care Safety belts WARNING If the car is involved in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other asso- ciated components must be inspected. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belts yourself. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Check the function of the safety belts regu- larly as follows: (cid:127) Hold the diagonal strap and pull it sharply. The safety belt should lock and it should not be possible to withdraw it further. Check the anchorage points in the floor. They must not have suffered rust damage. If a belt is worn or has any fraying edges, it should be replaced. Safety belts must not come into contact with substances such as polishes, oil or chemi- cals. If the belts get dirty, wash them with warm water and a detergent or have them replaced. Upholstery and trim To remove fluff and hairs from the seats, door armrests and headlining, use a vacuum cleaner, a moist lint-free cloth, or a clothes brush. Remove spots and dirt using a cloth moistened with lukewarm soapy water. When using a stain remover, always work from the outside towards the center to avoid leaving a ring. If a soiled ring or spot should remain, it can usually be removed using lukewarm soapy water or water alone. Spots left by liquids, such as soft drinks or thin oil, must be removed at once with an absorbent material, such as kitchen towel- ling. Then clean with a stain remover. White spirit is recommended for removing grease and oil stains. A medium stiff brush may also be used. Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery The principal reason for treating leather upholstery is to maintain its elegant appear- ance and to provide it with a protective film. Discolor at ion caused by dust and wear mainly affects the lighter shades, although this is not detrimental to the leather, indeed, the patina resulting from use is often consid- ered desirable in leather. But if the leather is allowed to become too grubby, it can start to look shabby. Vacuum the leather regularly with a soft brush attachment to remove loose dirt and dust. The leather upholstery should be cleaned and reconditioned twice a year in conjunc- tion with spring and autumn inspections. In very warm, dry climates the leather may need more regular reconditioning. Use con- ventional leather care products. Follow the instructions on the packaging. Do not use harsh polishing agents, cleaning agents, sprays, coarse soap or hot water. Semi-Anilin is a leather that is colored throughout which only has a thin protective finish and is accordingly more sensitive than a surface colored leather and therefore need more care to keep the protection and ageing properties. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 267 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM Textile carpeting Textile carpeting should be vacuum cleaned regularly. Carpeting can also be cleaned using a brush or sponge and carpet shampoo. For safety reasons, vacuum cleaners that are not earthed (grounded) must not be used out of doors. Engine bay The engine bay should be cleaned with an engine decreasing and rinsed with hot water. The headlights must be covered over. Do not use a pressure washer. Avoid spraying electrical components and con- nectors. Do not use petrol as a cleaning agent or sol- vent when carrying out repairs or mainte- nance. Saab recommends the use of envi- ronmentally-friendly cleaning solutions. Washing The bodywork must be washed frequently. When the car is new, the body should be washed by hand using plain cold water and a clean, soft brush through which the water flows. Automatic carwashes should be avoided when the car is new. After 5–6 months the paintwork will have hardened. To facilitate cleaning, a suitable detergent can be added to the water, which should be lukewarm. Remove any bird droppings without delay, as these can discolor the paintwork and prove difficult to polish out. Lay a wad of wet paper on the patch of dirt and leave it for a minute or so. It will then be easy to wash off the dirt. Use a soft cloth moistened with white spirit to remove splashes of tar or asphalt. Do not use strong cleaners, as these can dry out the paintwork. Car care 267 NOTICE Only use liquid detergent when cleaning the plastic lenses of the front and rear lights. Do not use mechanical cleaning. Rinse off the detergent immediately, oth- erwise cracks may form in the plastic lenses. The door mirrors should be folded in before the car enters an automatic car wash. SportCombi: To avoid the wiper arm to break tape it down to the window when using a drive-through car wash. Try your brakes on leaving a car wash. Wet brake discs reduce the performance of the brakes. Fixed antennae, such as for a mobile phone, must be removed if the car goes through an automatic car wash. Cars with Saab Parking Assistance: Do not spray the sensors or closer than 8 in. (20 cm) to the sensors with a pressure washer, as this can damage them. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 268 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 268 Car care The underside of the car also needs wash- ing regularly, and this should be done extra thoroughly at the end of winter. Clean the underside of the car by hand if the car is usually washed in an automatic car wash without special facilities for underbody cleaning. Never wash or leave the car to dry in the sun, but wipe it dry with a chamois leather immediately after washing to avoid smears and streaks. Clean the inside of window glass using a proprietary window cleaner. This is particu- larly important when the car is new, as upholstery and trim have a tendency to sweat a little at first. Keep the glass well polished, as this helps to prevent misting. Clean the outside of the windows with Saab washer fluid. This is especially important if the car has been washed in an automatic car wash, as sometimes a wax treatment is used that can contaminate the windshield and impair the performance of the wipers. Saab offers a full complement of car care products. See your dealer or visit us at our website. Convertible If a pressure washer is used be heedful of the following recommendations: (cid:127) On the lower part of the car (not higher than the door handles): max pressure of 100 bar and not closer than 8 in. (20 cm). (cid:127) On the upper part of the car: tax pres- sure of 100 bar and not closer than 32 in. (80 cm). (cid:127) Do not use any drying chemicals or water- proofing agents. (cid:127) Avoid automatic car washes. WARNING (cid:127) Read and follow the instructions on the packaging of the recommended cleaning agents and waterproofing agents. We recommend that you con- tact an authorized Saab dealer regarding recommended cleaning agents and waterproofing agents. (cid:127) Never treat the soft top with hot wax or similar. (cid:127) Never use petrochemical based sol- vents for cleaning. Only use water with a recommended cleaning agent. Pet- rochemical based solvents can cause irreparable damage to the soft top. (cid:127) Never use a pressure washer to clean the soft top. Only use normal house- hold water pressure. NOTICE (cid:127) Only operate the soft top when it is clean and dry. (cid:127) Do not lower the so ft top when it is damp. This can cause folds and pres- sure marks. If the soft top is heavily soiled, the dirt may cause irreparable visible chafe marks. (cid:127) Only use water, recommended clean- ing agents and a microfibre cloth if the soft top is already damaged, other- wise the damage can become worse. (cid:127) At creases, seams and window edges the cleaning motion should be away from the crease, seam or window edge in to the soft top. (cid:127) 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 269 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM When the soft top is only slightly soiled, follow the directions on the cleaning agent packaging. No brushing is necessary. Check the soft top for water penetration from time to time by spraying a small amount of water on it. If water does not form droplets but disappear into the material, it is recommended to wash normally and then waterproof. If the soft top is heavily soiled and normal recommended cleaning does not produce a noticeable improvement, carry out the fol- lowing. The following cleaning method must be only used if the soft top is heavily soiled and must not be carried out more than twice a year. 1 Stop normal cleaning. 2 Rinse off the thick dirt thoroughly with water. 3 Spray the newly rinsed soft top with the recommended cleaning agent and allow it to work in for 15-20 minutes. 4 Move the washing brush backwards and forwards, not diagonally, from side to side or in circles. Use a soft brush, like a clothes brush or a micro fibre cloth so that the cleaning agent foams. Never use a wire brush. 5 Then rinse the soft top with warm water and brush using a soft brush in the direc- tion of the vehicle until all foam has disappeared. Brush carefully to prevent damaging the material. WARNING Water hotter than 37 °C can burn the skin, cause skin irritation and/or cause injuries. Use suitable protection. 6 Dry the soft top using a clean chamois leather or a cloth that does not leave lint on the soft top. 7 Allow the soft top to dry fully. Touch with a hand after a while, if the material feels damp, allow it to dry for longer. Car care 269 8 If spots are still visible, repeat the treat- ment on these spots as before. Press lightly with the brush to prevent damag- ing the material. Do not use the brush excessively. This can irreparably damage the material. Do not repeat the treatment more than twice. 9 When the soft top has fully dried, it must be waterproofed immediately. Only use the recommended waterproofing agent. Follow the instructions on the packag- ing. 10 To obtain even and optimum waterproof- ing, the car must be closed for 24 hours after treatment. Do not touch the mate- rial and do not place any objects on it. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 270 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM Car care 270 Waxing and polishing Do not wax a new car during the first three or four months. In fact, there is no need to polish the car before the paintwork has started to dull through oxidation. Other than in exceptional cases, do not use abrasive polishes containing a cutting agent on a new car. Always wash the car thoroughly before waxing or polishing. Touching up the paint Damaged paintwork should be treated as soon as it is discovered: the longer it is left, the greater the risk of corrosion. The anti-corrosion warranty does not cover cor- rosion resulting from untreated defects. Paintwork damage sustained in a crash is usually extensive and can only be properly restored by professionals. However, you can repair small scratches and stone chip damage yourself. The nec- essary tools and materials, such as primer, touch-up paint and brushes, are available from a workshop. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. In the case of minor flaws in the paintwork, where the metal has not been exposed and an undamaged layer of paint remains, touch-up paint can usually be applied directly, after any dirt has been scraped away using a pointed knife. If corrosion has already set in, such as the result of stone-chip damage, use a pointed knife to scrape off all surface rust. If possi- ble, the damaged area should be taken back to the bare metal. The metal should then be primed with two thin coats of primer applied by brush. After the primer has dried, apply several thin layers of topcoat until the surface of the repaired area is flush with the surrounding paintwork. Stir both primer and touch-up paint thor- oughly before use and allow each coat to dry before applying the next. Two-coat enamel As the name implies, two-coat enamel is applied in two operations. The first coat, the base color, contains the pigment, metal flakes and binder. The second coat consists of a clear enamel, which provides the final gloss for the paintwork and protects the base from moisture and environmental con- taminants. Touch-up stone-chip damage as follows: 1 Thoroughly clean the damaged area. 2 Then apply the primer, base color and finally, the clear enamel. To achieve the best finish, apply two or three coats of primer. Surface treatment composition 1 Body panel 2 Zinc (certain components only) 7.5 µm 3 Phosphate coating 3 –5 µm 4 Cathodic ED 23 µm 5 Intermediate coat 35 µm 6 Metallic base/solid base 11 µm 7 Clear enamel 45 µm 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 271 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM Use a hose to clean the underside of the car thoroughly. After it has dried, use a brush or spray to apply a viscous anti-corrosion agent to any worn or damaged areas, to prevent the onset of corrosion. Even after the anti-corrosion warranty has expired, it makes good sense to continue to maintain the rust-proofing. Seams in the body, especially those in the doors and trunk lid, are particularly vulnera- ble to corrosion from the outside, caused by grit and salt thrown up from the road, and to corrosion from the inside, largely as a result of condensation. Keep the seams clean and at the first sign of any rust, apply a thin, pen- etrating, anti-corrosion oil. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to give you further advice. Anti-corrosion treatment The entire car undergoes a series of anti-corrosion processes during production. These include electrophoretic priming, PVC-based coating to protect against stone chip damage and corrosion, and treatment of body cavities and members with thin, penetrating rust-proofing oil. In addition, most body panels, such as the hood, doors and floor pan are galvanized. The anti-corrosion treatment on some parts of the car is constantly exposed to wear and prone to damage. This applies particularly to the underside of the car and inside the wheel arches, where grit, road salt and the like that are thrown up can give rise to cor- rosion where the underseal has worn away. The extent of this obviously depends on the conditions in which the car is used. Accordingly, make it a habit to hose the underside of the car often and to inspect the condition of the underseal. The anti-corro- sion warranty does not relieve the car owner of the need to carry out normal maintenance to the rust-proofing and to make good any damage. Car care 271 What causes rust? Steel body panels of automobiles are sub- ject to rusting whenever air and moisture manage to penetrate the protective finish. Body panels may rust through if the process is unchecked. Rusting can occur wherever water is trapped or where the car’s panels are continuously damp. Damage to paint and undercoating by stones, gravel and minor crashes immedi- ately exposes metal to air and moisture. Road salts used for de-icing will collect on the bottom of the car and promote rusting. Areas of the country with high humidity have a greater potential for rust problems, espe- cially where salt is used on roads or there is moist sea air. Industrial pollution (fallout) may also damage paint and promote rust- ing. Preventive maintenance The following procedures are necessary to help protect against rusting. Refer also to the terms and conditions of the Performa- tion Limited Warranty described in the war- ranty booklet. 1 Wash the car frequently, and wax at least twice a year. Under adverse conditions, where there is a rapid buildup of dirt, sand or road salt, wash your car at least once a week. After extreme exposure to salted snow or slush, evidenced by a white film on the car, wash the car immediately. Frequent 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 272 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 272 Car care washing will prevent paint damage from acid rain and other airborne contami- nants such as tree sap and bird drop- pings. If any of these contaminants are noticed on the car the finish should be washed immediately. (cid:127) Begin washing by rinsing the entire car with water to loosen and flush off heavy concentrations of dirt (include the underbody). (cid:127) Sponge the car with a solution of either a good quality car soap or mild general purpose (dish washing) detergent and water. (cid:127) Rinse car thoroughly with clean water (cid:127) After washing, check and clear all drains in doors and body panels (cid:127) Wipe the car dry, preferably using a chamois. 2 Clean the underside of the car during the winter. Use high pressure water to clean the car’s underside (floor panels, wheel wells) at least at mid-winter and in the spring. 3 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or damage, and arrange for needed repairs promptly. After washing or after heavy rain, check for leaks. When wash- ing the car inspect body surfaces for paint damage. While checking for leaks, lift the floor mats and check underneath them. Water can collect in these areas and remain for prolonged periods. Dry any wet areas including the floor mats. Have leaks repaired as soon as possi- ble. Use touch-up paint to repair small scratches or minor finish damage. Areas where metal is exposed will rust quickly and MUST be repaired immediately by touch-up or professional repainting. Rust must be removed, the bare metal primed and painted. Major body damage should be repaired immediately and new panels or exposed areas should be undercoated with anti- corro- sion material. Repairs of this type are the owner’s responsibility and are not covered under warranty. Inspect the undercoating and touch up if necessary. Pay particular attention to the fenders and wheel housings, which are exposed to abrasion by flying gravel, etc. If the composition has worn or flaked off, the steel must be thoroughly cleaned and dried before a fresh coat is applied. The cleaning is best done with a scraper and a steel wire brush, followed by washing with solvent. Apply the new coating thinly, otherwise it may run off or fall off when dry. Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials Information on the scrapping and recycling of car materials is available on www.saab.com. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 273 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM Air conditioning (A/C) WARNING (cid:127) All repairs and adjustments to the A/C system must be carried out at a Saab dealer authorized for this kind of work. (cid:127) The A/C system is pressurized. Do not break any connections or undo A/C system components. (cid:127) Escaping gas can cause eye injury or other personal injury. NOTICE (cid:127) The A/C system is designed for use with R134a refrigerant. (cid:127) Refrigerant handling requires special equipment and special procedures for charging and draining the system. (cid:127) Never mix R 134a with other refriger- ants. Troubleshooting If a fault occurs in the A/C system, there are a number of checks you can perform your- self. If the fault persists, however, have the system checked at a workshop. We recom- mend that you contact a Saab dealer. Note When the A/C system is running, the intake air is dehumidified. The resultant condensa- tion that forms on the evaporator is drained off under the car. When the car is parked, this may result in a small puddle forming on the ground. The warmer the air and the higher the relative humidity, the more con- densation will be produced. Inadequate cooling 1 Check that the condenser (in front of the radiator) has not become clogged with dirt and insects. 2 Make sure that the compressor drive belt does not slip (see page 215). 3 Check the fuses for the ventilation fans and compressor (see page 235). Car care 273 Maintenance NOTICE Do not use a pressure washer when cleaning the condenser or radiator due to the risk of damage. (cid:127) The compressor drive belt should be inspected under the regular service program. (cid:127) Clean away dirt and insects from the condenser and radiator to prevent clog- ging. When washing the car, use the hose to spray the radiator and condenser (located in front of the radiator) from both sides (both from the front of the car and from inside the engine bay). Do not use a pressure washer. Caution: Do not hose down the radia- tor and condenser while the engine is hot. Other than in extremely cold weather, do not screen the radiator, e.g. with netting, as this will greatly diminish its cooling capacity. (cid:127) Applicable to the manual climate control system - During cold months the air condi- tioning should be switched on once or twice a month and run for 5–10 minutes during highway driving once the engine is warm. This action saves the gaskets in the compressor from being spoiled. The 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 274 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 274 Car care compressor uses a lubricant that circu- lates with the coolant. Headlight aiming Note The A/C system cannot be switched on when the outside temperature is below 32°F (0°C). Turn on the A/C system when the car is standing in a warm place. Simplest is to always have the A/C button pressed in. The A/C system will then cut in automatically when the outside temperature is high enough. WARNING Before checking/adjusting the headlight aiming, switch off the engine to avoid danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts. The radiator fan can start up even when the engine is switched off. The vehicle has a visual optical headlight aiming system equipped with vertical aiming device. The aim has been preset at the factory and should normally not need further adjustments. If your headlights are damaged in a crash, the headlight aim may be affected. If you believe your headlights need to be re-aimed, we recommend that you take it to your Saab dealer for service. However, it is possible for you to re-aim your headlights as described in the following procedure. NOTICE To make sure that your headlights are aimed properly read all instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlight parts or a not correctly aimed headlight. To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: (cid:127) The vehicle shall be placed so that the headlights are 25 ft (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other flat surface. The aiming area should be darkened, this will improve your ability to see the beam of the low beam headlight being aimed. An optical headlamp aimer can also be used and will than replace the wall. (cid:127) The vehicle must have all four wheels on a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface. (cid:127) The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other flat surface. (cid:127) The vehicle should be unloaded and fuel tank full, and one person or 160 lbs. (75 kg) on the drivers seat. (cid:127) The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlight aiming is being done. (cid:127) The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud attached to it. (cid:127) Tires should be inflated to the prescribed pressure. (cid:127) Close all doors. (cid:127) Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspen- sion. Headlight aiming is done with the vehicle low beam lamps. The high beam lamps will 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 275 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM Car care 275 1 Wall or garage door. 2 25 ft (7.6 m) between wall and headlight lens. 3 Measurement from the ground to the low beam aiming marker on the headlight lens. 4 Same measurement as (3) but subtract 2 inches. Vertical aiming device be correctly aimed if the low beam lamps are aimed properly. If you find that the headlight needs adjust- ment follow these steps: 1 Open the hood and locate the vertical aiming devices. 2 Locate the marker on the lens. 3 Measure the distance from the ground to the aim marker No.1 (see illustration) on each lens. Subtract 2 inches. 4 At the wall or other flat surface, measure from the ground to the recorded distance (see point 4) and draw a hori- zontal line the width of the vehicle. 5 Cars with xenon lights: Xenon lights with automatic headlight levelling system must first do a refer- ence run before aiming: Start the engine and let the headlights do a reference run. Turn off the engine but leave the low beam on. Cars with halogen lights: Turn on the low beam headlights. Both variants: Place a piece of cardboard or equivalent (although not directly on the lens) in front of the headlight not being aimed. This should allow the beam cut-off of the headlight being aimed to be seen on the flat surface. 1 Aiming marker on headlight lens 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 276 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 276 Car care NOTICE Do not cover a headlight directly on the lens to improve beam cut-off when aim- ing. Covering a headlight may cause excessive heat build-up that may cause damage to the headlight. 6 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the horizontal cut-off of the headlight is aligned with the horizontal line on the wall. 7 If an optical headlight aimer device is used follow point 1 and 2 and center the lens of the optical headlight aimer device at the intersection of the two markers on the headlight lens. Then follow the instructions in the optical headlight aimer instruction manual and point 1, 2, 5, and 6 in this instruction. Horizontal line on wall or other flat surface Correctly adjusted low beam 93_US_MY09.book Page 277 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 277 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule __ 278 Owner assistance ______ 280 Reporting Safety Defects (USA) _______________ 281 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government__________ 281 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ___________ 282 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). 93_US_MY09.book Page 278 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Customer Assistance and Information 278 Maintenance schedule The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program to the purchaser/operator of a Saab that is reasonable and necessary to ensure the proper emission control sys- tems function, safety and reliability of the Saab automobile in normal use. Additional maintenance is recommended for specific components when the car is operated under certain severe conditions. Proper mainte- nance is always a good practice! Authorized Saab dealers are equipped and trained to meet your Saab’s service needs. They regularly receive up-to-date Saab ser- vice manuals and parts and technical ser- vice bulletins from Saab and are able, through their franchise agreement, to attend Saab service schools, obtain Saab special tools and technical assistance and pur- chase original equipment service and replacement parts. Today’s complex automobiles should only be entrusted to the most knowledgeable service professionals. A Saab dealer is your best choice. INTERMEDIATE SERVICE The intermediate service on the other hand, is performed depending on e.g. number of cold starts and the climate conditions which the car is in. Therefore the interval can vary for this service type. MAIN AND INTERMEDIATE SERVICE When the counter for these two service types is close enough, a combined service is performed. SERVICE INTERVALS A time for service message will illuminate on the Saab Instrument Display (SID) when the car is due for regular maintenance. Time for service. There are three different service types: MAIN SERVICE Main service is performed at fixed odometer intervals. These intervals vary between markets and engine variants. Contact a workshop for more information. We recom- mend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Failure to perform scheduled maintenance in a timely manner may result in serious damage to key components or systems. 93_US_MY09.book Page 279 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Customer Assistance and Information 279 Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every service point. Use only a Saab approved long-life oil filter and engine oils meeting the classifications stated in the Warranty and Service Record Booklet. The use of extra additives in the oil is not neces- sary and is not recommended, and may be harmful to turbochargers. More frequent oil changes are recom- mended if your vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions: (cid:127) Most trips are less than 5–10 miles (8– 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. (cid:127) Most trips include extensive idling (frequent stop-and-go traffic). (cid:127) Most trips are through dusty areas (such as construction zones). If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applica- tions. If your driving habits match this description, have the engine oil and filter changed in- between normal services. These conditions cause the engine oil to break down faster. The Warranties and Service Record Book- let has provisions to record extra oil changes. Service record retention It is the owner’s responsibility to retain ser- vice records. If possible, you should keep copies of all shop work orders for all service and repairs, whenever performed. As indi- cated in the new car and emission control system warranties, it is important to docu- ment that all necessary maintenance has been done. HOW THE SERVICE RECORD IS ORGA- NIZED The service record is comprised of a series of coupons on which to record services as they are performed. There are additional coupons for documenting extra engine oil and filter changes, extra automatic trans- mission fluid services necessary for severe service conditions, and brake fluid changes. HOW TO USE THE SERVICE RECORD COUPONS When the car is brought to a Saab dealer for scheduled maintenance, present the War- ranties & Service Record Booklet to the ser- vice manager. When the technician has completed the service, the technician will sign the maintenance record. The person responsible for quality assurance at the dealership will also sign and stamp the record with the dealer identification stamp. Service costs Dealer pricing practices and labor for ser- vice work vary. Saab’s recommended ser- vice times for each service point do not include the labor required to replace wear items, such as wiper blades, brake pads or tires. Nor is labor to perform other service or repairs found to be necessary as a result of the inspections included in these times. Additional labor and parts will be charged for such work when necessary, except as covered under an applicable Saab warranty or any optional extended service contract. Transmission fluid changes or suspension alignment, when necessary, are also addi- tional. Dealer charges for general shop material, regulated hazardous waste removal, recy- cling expenses or other operation costs may also be applied to service and repair invoices and are apt to vary by dealer and location. (cid:127) Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada) Two change of address cards are provided at the end of the Warranties and Service Record Booklet. Knowing your current address allows Saab to contact you in the event of a recall or service campaign. Please help us keep our records up to date for your own peace of mind. Service information Factory Service Manuals for the Saab 9-3 and 9-5 car lines can be ordered through your dealer. These are comprehensive manuals on CD ROM, geared to use by pro- fessional technicians. Consult your Saab dealer for prices for your model. 93_US_MY09.book Page 280 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Customer Assistance and Information 280 Owner assistance Warranties and service problem assistance For complete information about all applica- ble warranties, including the New Car War- ranty, Perforation Warranty, Vehicle Emis- sion Warranty and Emission Perforation Warranty, consult the Warranties and Ser- vice Record Booklet which accompanies this Owner’s Manual. It also contains owner assistance information including Saab Roadside Assistance. If the booklet is lost or misplaced, a new one may be ordered through a Saab dealer or by contacting Saab. In the U.S. there is a national Customer Assistance Center at Saab Automobile USA, Inc. The toll-free number to call from all 50 states is 1-800-955-9007. In Canada, please call the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-1999. A list of authorized Saab sales and service dealers is available for those planning to travel in the United States and Canada. Canadian or U.S. travelers may call the Customer Assistance Center in the country in which they are traveling. 93_US_MY09.book Page 281 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Customer Assistance and Information 281 Reporting Safety Defects (USA) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to noti- fying Saab Cars USA, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Saab Cars USA, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153; go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehi- cle safety from http:// www.safercar.gov. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government If you live in Canada, and believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to Transport Canada at Box 8880, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 3J2. In addition to notifying Transport Canada in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify us. In Canada, please call our Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-1999. Or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8P7. 93_US_MY09.book Page 282 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 282 Customer Assistance and Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehi- cles, has a number of sophisticated com- puter systems that monitor and control sev- eral aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle comput- ers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor condi- tions for air bag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in diffi- cult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems commonly called event data recorders (EDR). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Air Bag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehi- cle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, steering wheel angle, lateral acceleration, safety belt usage, air bag readiness, air bag perfor- mance, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehi- cle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehi- cles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. Saab will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than (cid:127) With the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, In response to an official request of police or similar government office, (cid:127) As part of Saab’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or (cid:127) As required by law. In addition, once Saab collects or receives data, Saab may (cid:127) Use the data for Saab research needs, (cid:127) Make it available for research where appropriate confidentiality is to be main- tained and need is shown, or (cid:127) Share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non-Saab organi- zations for research purposes. Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or SDM. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription ser- vice agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. (cid:127) 93_US_MY09.book Page 283 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). Technical data 283 Technical data General data __________ 284 Engine _______________ 286 Engine oil_____________ 286 Fuel__________________ 287 Engines ______________ 287 Electrical system_______ 287 Brake system__________ 287 Wheels and tires _______ 288 Plates and labels _______ 292 93_US_MY09.book Page 284 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 284 Technical data General data Overall length, including bumpers: SportSedan and Convertible _________ 182.9'' (4647 mm) SportCombi_______________________ 183.8'' (4670 mm) 80.2'' (2038 mm) Overall width, including door mirrors _____ Maximum height incl roof antenna: SportSedan front wheel drive, standard chassis __________________________ 57.9" (1473 mm) SportCombi, front wheel drive, standard chassis __________________________ 60.7'' (1543 mm) SportSedan, all-wheel-drive models____ 58.5" (1488 mm) SportCombi, all-wheel-drive models____ 61.4" (1530 mm) Wheelbase ________________________ 105.3'' (2675 mm) Track: Front ____________________________ 59.8'' (1524 mm) Re ar____________________________ 59.3'' (1506 mm) Ground clearance at GVW: front wheel drive models ___________ all-wheel-drive models ____________ approx. 4.7'' (120 mm) approx. 4.8'' (122 mm) V.I.N. label on vehi- cles sold in U.S.A. V.I.N. label on vehicles sold in Canada Permissible load (in addition to the driver) = GVW minus curb weight. The maximum permissible axle load, front or rear, must not be exceeded. The precise curb weight of the vehicle and load capacity are specified in the vehicle registration documents. Number of seats (incl. driver): SportSedan and SportCombi _________ Convertible _______________________ Turning circle measured at vehicle extremi- ties: all-wheel-drive models ______________ other ____________________________ Trunk length, SportSedan: Rear seat raised ___________________ Rear seat lowered _________________ Trunk length, Convertible _____________ Trunk length, SportCombi: 40.0 ft. (12.2 m) 39.0 ft. (11.9 m) 40.8'' (1036 mm) 69.8'' (1774 mm) 29.1" (740 mm) Rear seat raised ___________________ Rear seat lowered _________________ 39.9'' (1013 mm) 70.0'' (1777 mm) Technical data 285 Weight distribution: Curb weight + driver (150 lbs. (68 kg)), front/rear, SportSedan and SportCombi_ GVW, front/rear, SportSedan and SportCombi ______________________ Maximum roof load, SportSedan and SportCombi ______________________ Maximum load in trunk, SportSedan, Convertible and SportCombi _________ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed: SportSedan and SportCombi _________ Convertible _______________________ approx. 60/40 % approx. 50/50 % 220 lbs. (100 kg) 175 lbs. (80 kg) 926 lbs. (420 kg) 776 lbs. (352 kg) Maximum combined weight of driver and passengers ______________________ SportSedan and SportCombi (5x150 lbs.) 750 lbs. (340 kg) Convertible (4x150 lbs.) _____________ 600 lbs. (272 kg) 93_US_MY09.book Page 285 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Curb weight (i.e. with full fuel tank, full washer fluid res- ervoir, standard tools and spare wheel): SportSedan_______________________ 3220–3880 lbs. (1460–1760 kg) Convertible _______________________ 3520–3870 lbs. (1595–1755 kg) SportCombi_______________________ 3310–4010 lbs. (1500–1820 kg) Gross vehicle weight (GVW): SportSedan_______________________ 4160–4820 lbs. (1885–2185 kg) Convertible _______________________ 4420–4650 lbs. (2005–2110 kg) SportCombi_______________________ 4240–4950 lbs. (1925–2245 kg) Maximum axle load, front wheel drive: SportSedan, front __________________ 2540 lbs. (1150 kg) SportSedan, rear __________________ 2230 lbs. (1010 kg) Convertible, front __________________ 2560 lbs. (1160 kg) Convertible, rear ___________________ 2310 lbs. (1050 kg) SportCombi, front __________________ 2340 lbs. (1150 kg) SportCombi, rear __________________ 2430 lbs. (1100 kg) Maximum axle load, all-wheel-drive models: SportSedan, front __________________ 2600 lbs. (1180 kg) SportSedan, rear __________________ 2380 lbs. (1080 kg) SportCombi, front __________________ 2600 lbs. (1180 kg) SportCombi, rear __________________ 2520 lbs. (1140 kg) 93_US_MY09.book Page 286 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 286 Technical data WARNING Engine Type: (cid:127) The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded. Note that if some accessories (e.g. towbar, CD changer) are fitted, the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these. (cid:127) When carrying a load in the trunk, make sure that it is lashed down securely, particularly when part or all of the rear seat is folded down. Trailer Trailer with brakes ___________________ Max. 3500 lbs. (1588 kg) Trailer without brakes ________________ Max. 1000 lbs. (450 kg) Recommended towball load ___________ 110–165 lbs. (50–75 kg) See also page 190. Note that the towbar must not be installed on certain models. Con- tact a Saab dealer for information. Maximum theoretical towing speed, trailer with brakes _______________________ 60 mph (100 km/h) Maximum theoretical towing speed, trailer without brakes_____________________ When towing a trailer, increase the pressure of the rear tires by 20 kPa (3 psi). National restrictions apply The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by Saab Automobile AB. Note that national restrictions may apply to trailer speeds and weights (see page 188). 4-cyl engine ______________________ Four cylinders, double overhead camshafts, 16 valves, two balancer shafts V6 engine ________________________ Six cylinders, 4 overhead cam- shafts, 24 valves, the angle between the cylinder rows is 60° Swept volume: 4-cyl engine ______________________ 122 cu.in. (1.998 l) V6 engine ________________________ 170 cu.in. (2.792 l) Engine oil Information regarding suitable engine oils can be found in War- ranty and Service Record Booklet. Oil capacity, including filter (oil change) 4-cyl engine ______________________ V6 engine ________________________ 6.3 qts. (6.0 l) 6.3 qts. (6.0 l) 93_US_MY09.book Page 287 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM

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