2008 Saab 9 5 Owners Manual

Recommended Inflation Pressure: Vehi- cle manufacturer´s recommended tire infla- tion pressure shown on the tire label, see “Inflation - Tire Pressure” on page 222 and “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 231. 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 224.

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 226. Vehicle Capacity Weight: Is the number of designated seating positions multipled by 150 pounds (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 231. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight and cargo weight. Vehicle label: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing original equipment tire size and the recommended cold inflation pressure. See “Loading Your Vehicle” on page 231.

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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 label.

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.).

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Tire date code Tires should be regarded as perishable goods. As the tires age, the rubber becomes progressively harder, and the roadholding ability of the tires diminishes. This is partic- ularly true on winter tires. Tires now have a date-code marking for the year of manufacture. The first two digits denote the week number and the two last digits the year followed by a filled triangle. Tire direction of rotation The direction of rotation is important for the majority of tires. These tires have a marking on the side of the tire. The marking may state "Tire rotation" together with an arrow or the text "Facing out". The tire must rotate in the same direction for its entire service life.

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.

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.

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Automatic tire pressure monitoring system

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 receiver. The sensors are located inside the tire in direct connection 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.

NOTE

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.

(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).

Valve with sensor

Tire pressure information is transmitted wirelessly 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 spare wheel has no sensor. The sensor batteries last for 10 years or around 160 000 km. The battery cannot be replaced. The whole sensor must be replaced. The system does not warn if the tire pres- sure is too high.

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Valve without sensor

If the tire pressure decreases If the tire pressure decreases to 0.4 bar (6 psi) below the recommended pressure then a warning is shown on the SID as to which tires are affected.

Tire pressure low, rear left. Check tires.

Adjust the pressure as soon as possible.

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If the tire pressure continues to decrease then an alarm is shown on the SID when the pressure has decreased to 23 psi (159 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 front right. 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 tempera- ture could also affect tire pressure. If the system has triggerd a low pressure warning or alarm then the tire pressure must be adjusted to the recommended pressure in order to put out the warning or alarm. For further information on tire air pres- sure, see page 222. Allow 10 minutes for the system to recogn- ise the wheel/sensors positions after fitting a new set of tires. During this period no low pressure warning or alarm can be triggered.

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Malfunctions

Tire pressure system failure. Contact service.

The above message is shown on the SID if: (cid:127) a 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).

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Compact spare tire

WARNING

Stow all tools carefully away after use, so that they cannot get loose and cause injury in the event of a crash.

The spare tire, together with the jack, front towrope attachment eye and toolkit, is stowed away underneath the luggage-com- partment floor. 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 2000 miles (3,500 km).

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NOTE

To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel it can be placed outside up in the spare-wheel well but only while driving to the closest dealer. A general rule is that all heavy loads must be well secured in the luggage compart- ment, see page 131 and 135.

Spare wheel (under panel in luggage compartment)

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) with the compact spare fitted. The compact spare should be inflated to 60 psi (420 kPa). Carry the punctured tire in the spare-wheel well under the luggage- compartment floor. Have the standard tire repaired and refitted as soon as possible.

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Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted

WARNING

(cid:127) Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) as the tire can overheat and adversely affect the handling of the car.

(cid:127) Tire pressure: refer to page 269. (cid:127) The spare wheel or punctured tire

must be stowed under the trunk floor, and secured in place with the retaining nut.

The following should be observed when the compact spare wheel (T115/70 R16) is fitted: (cid:127) The compact spare is light and easy to

handle when changing the wheel.

(cid:127) Do not drive further than necessary with the compact spare fitted – the maximum life of the wheel is only just over 2000 miles (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 236.

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 tire at a time.

(cid:127) Avoid driving against a curb. (cid:127) Do not use snow chains. (cid:127) Do not fit the wheel cover - this would

conceal the warning text.

Hanging up the cover, 9-5 SportCombi

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Changing a wheel

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.

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(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 wheel 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

supported only by a jack.

(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.

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Jacking points for a floor jack

Position for jack

To jack up the car, apply the jack to one of the special jacking points under the sills. If a floor jack is used, it can be applied to the standard jacking points used by the dealer. A floor jack can lift both front wheels or both rear wheels off the ground simultaneously. A jack stand must then be applied under- neath the front of the engine subframe (at the fixing point for the towrope-attachment eye) or to the rear towrope-attachment eye (or under the trailer hitch, if fitted).

NOTE

Apply the jack only to the jacking points indicated on the body.

1 Put the car in 1st gear (automatic trans- mission: move selector to the P position) and apply the parking brake.

2 Wind the jack up to a suitable height

before placing it under the recess in the sill. Make sure that the jack fully engages the recess in the sill and that the base of the jack is steady and flat on the ground.

3 Remove the wheel cover (where appli-

cable). Remove the wheel bolt caps and loosen the wheel bolts by half a turn.

4 Wind the jack to raise the wheel clear of the ground. Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel.

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Removing the plastic wheel bolt caps

5 Clean any rust or dirt from the contact surfaces between the wheel and brake disc. Do not wipe away the grease in the hub.

6 Fit the wheel and screw in the bolts in the sequence shown (opposite pairs) - see page 242. Tighten the bolts enough for the bolts and wheel to be seated correctly.

Clean any rust or dirt from the contact sur- faces between the wheel and brake disc

7 Lower the car and tighten the wheel

bolts to the correct torque in the sequence shown (opposite pairs).Replace the wheel bolt caps. Tightening torque Light-alloy wheels: 80 ft.lbs. (110 Nm) Steel wheels: 80 ft.lbs. (110 Nm). Lubricate the wheel stud head with a small amount of petroleum jelly or simi- lar and reinstall the plastic covers on the wheel studs. The petroleum jelly facilita- tes removal.

Do not wipe away the grease in the hub.

NOTE

(cid:127) When refitting wheel covers (where

applicable), make sure that the valve protrudes through the marked hole in the wheel cover.

(cid:127) Do not overtighten the bolts using an

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.

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8 Check-tighten the wheel bolts after a few

miles. Tightening torque Light-alloy wheels: 80 ft.lbs. (110 Nm) Steel wheels: 80 ft.lbs. (110 Nm)

Tightening sequence, wheel bolts

Removing the wheel cover

Safety belts

WARNING

If the car is involved in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other com- ponents must be inspected by a work- shop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself.

Regularly check the function of the safety belts 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. There must be no frayed threads in the web- bing. Safety belts must not come into contact with substances such as polishes, oils or other chemicals. If the straps are dirty, wash them with warm water and a detergent or have them replaced.

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Upholstery and trim To remove lint or hairs from the seat uphol- stery or headlining, use a moist, lint-free cloth or a special lint remover (brush or roller). Remove any dirty marks 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. Wet patches left by spilled soft drinks or thin oil must be wiped off immediately using an absorbent material, such as a paper towel, and treated with stain remover. Alcohol is recommended for removing grease or oil stains, and a semi-stiff brush may also be used.

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Textile carpeting Vacuum clean the carpeting regularly. Car- pets can also be cleaned using a brush, or carpet shampoo applied with a sponge. Do not use vacuum cleaners outdoors unless they are properly grounded.

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. Discoloration 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 considered desirable in leather. But if the leather is allowed to become too grubby, it can start to look shabby. Regularly vacuum the leather with a soft brush to remove loose dirt and dust. It is a good idea to clean and recondition the leather twice a year – in conjunction with a general spring-cleaning of the car – after the winter and in the autumn, for instance. In hot, dry climates, the leather will need to be treated more frequently. Use conventional leather care products. Follow the instruc- tions on the packaging. Do not use harsh polishing agents, cleaning agents, sprays, coarse soap or hot water. Semi-aniline leather only has a thin protec- tive finish and is therefore more sensitive than other leathers and therefore need more care to keep the protection and ageing properties.

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Washing the car Wash your car frequently. To facilitate cleaning, a suitable detergent can be added to the water, which should be lukewarm. Saab offers a full line of car care products, including car wash, for the care of your vehi- cle. See your dealer for available products or visit www.saabcatalog.com (U.S. resi- dents only). Do not use a pressure washer at close range on stone chip damage, scratches or other damage to the paintwork. The paint can otherwise start to flake. Remove any bird droppings without delay, as these can discolor the paintwork and prove difficult to polish out. Use a soft cloth moistened with methyl alco- hol to remove splashes of tar or asphalt. Do not use strong cleaners, as these can dry out the paintwork.

NOTE

Avoid using any alcohol-based cleaners on the front and rear light clusters, as these can cause cracking of the lenses.

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 window glass inside and out using a high quality window cleaner. This is partic- ularly important when the car is new, as upholstery and trim have a tendency to sweat a little at first. Keep the glass well cleaned, as this helps to prevent misting.

NOTE

(cid:127) The door mirrors must be fully

retracted before the car enters an automatic car wash.

(cid:127) Remove fixed antennas, e.g. for mobile phone, before putting car through an automatic car wash.

(cid:127) Try your brakes on leaving a car wash. Wet brake discs may reduce the per- formance of the brakes.

(cid:127) 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.

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Waxing and polishing Other than in exceptional cases, do not use abrasive polishes containing a cutting agent on a new car. Always wash the car thor- oughly before waxing or polishing.

Engine compartment Clean the engine compartment using an engine detergent and rinse with hot water. Cover the headlights. Do not use high-pres- sure washer. Avoid spraying the hood liner, as this can become heavy and hang down and touch the engine when the hood is closed. Do not use gasoline as a cleaning agent or solvent when carrying out repairs or mainte- nance. Saab recommends the use of envi- ronmentally safe degreasing agents.

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-perforation warranty does not cover corrosion 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 your 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, e.g. as a 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 enamel until the surface of the repaired area is flush with the surround- ing paintwork. Stir both primer and touch-up enamel thor- oughly before use and allow each coat to dry before applying the next.

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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 Apply the primer, base color and finally, the enamel. To achieve the best finish, apply two or three coats of primer.

Surface-treatment composition 1 Body panel 2 Zinc (certain panel sections only) 7.5 µm 3 Phosphate coating 4 Cathodic ED 23 µm 5 Intermediate coat 35 µm 6 Metallic base 15 µm 7 Clear enamel /solid enamel 40 µm

Air conditioning (ACC)

WARNING

(cid:127) All repairs and adjustments on the A/C system must be carried out by a work- shop 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 refrigerant gas can cause

visual impairment or other injury.

NOTE

(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 R134a and R12 refriger-

ants.

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Fault diagnosis 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 by a workshop. We recom- mend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer.

Important! When the A/C system is running, the intake air is dehumidified, and the resultant con- densation is drained off through two outlets underneath the floor of the car in the vicinity of the front doors. It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from these outlets when the car is parked. The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity, the greater will be the amount of condensation formed.

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Inadequate cooling: a Check that the condenser (forward of the radiator) has not become clogged with dirt and insects.

b Make sure that the drive belt for the com-

pressor is not slipping.

c Check the fuses for the ventilation fans

and compressor.

Maintenance (cid:127) The drive belt for the compressor should

be inspected under the regular service program.

(cid:127) Clean dirt and insects away from the

condenser and radiator to prevent clog- ging. When washing the car, use the hose to spray the radiator and condenser (located forward 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 use the hose when 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. Note: The A/C system will only operate when the outdoor temperature is above the freezing point (0°C, 32°F).

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Anti-corrosion treatment The entire car is corrosion-protected at the factory in different stages by an electrolytic immersion coating and a PVC-based pro- tective coating to protect against corrosion caused by stones flung up by the wheels. A thin penetrating anti-rust oil is also applied in cavities and body members. In addition to conventional anti-corrosion treatment like painting, underbody treat- ment and cavity treatment, most of the body panel surfaces are galvanized. These include the hood, the doors and the under- body. The anti-corrosion treatment on the under- side of the car and inside the wheel arches is particularly exposed to constant wear and possible damage, the degree of which will obviously depend on driving conditions.

What causes rust? Steel body panels of automobiles are sub- ject to rusting whenever air and moisture manage to penetrate the protective finish, and body panels may rust through if the pro- cess is unchecked. Rusting can occur wher- ever water is trapped or where the car’s panels are continuously damp. Damage to paint and undercoating by stones, gravel and minor crashes immediately 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 coun- try with high humidity have great potential for rust problems, especially where salt is used on roads or there is moist sea air. Industrial pollution (fallout) may also damage paint and promote rusting.

Preventive maintenance The following procedures are necessary to help protect against rusting. Refer also to the terms and conditions of the Sheet Metal Coverage described in the warranty book- let. 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 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.

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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 beneath 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.

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4 Inspect the undercoating and touch up if necessary. Pay particular atten- tion 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 thor- oughly 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, as other- wise it may run off or fall off when dry.

For long trips Before setting off on a long journey, it is advisable to have your car checked over by your Saab dealer. Obtain a few important items to take along on your journey such as spare bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, a Poly-V-belt and the like. You can check some points yourself before- hand: (cid:127) Make sure that the engine is in good

condition.

(cid:127) Check that no oil or gasoline leaks out of

the engine or gearbox/transmission.

(cid:127) Check the coolant and power steering

fluid levels. Check also for leaks.

(cid:127) Inspect the Poly-V-belt and replace it if it

shows any signs of hard wear.

(cid:127) Check the battery charge. (cid:127) Check the tires for tread pattern and air pressure, including the compact spare wheel.

(cid:127) Check the brakes. (cid:127) Check all bulbs. (cid:127) Check for the presence of the tool kit and

the jack in the car.

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Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials Information on the scrapping and recycling of car materials is available on www.saab.com.

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.

(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.

Headlight aiming

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.

NOTE

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.

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(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 be correctly aimed if the low beam lamps are aimed properly.

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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 substract 2 inches for vehicles with halogen lamps and

3 inches for vehicles with xenon lamps.

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.

If you find that the headlight needs adjust- ment follow these steps: 1 Open the hood and locate the vertical

aiming device.

2 Locate the marker on the lens. 3 Measure the distance from the ground to

the aim marker on each lens. Subtract 2 inches if the vehicle is equipped with halogen lamps, record this distance. Subtract 3 inches if the vehicle is equipped with xenon lamps, record this distance.

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5 Turn on the low beam headlights and

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.

NOTE

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 which 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.

Vertical aiming device

Aiming marker on headlight lens

Horizontal line on wall or other flat surface

Correctly adjusted low beam

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Customer Assistance and Information

Maintenance schedule _ Owner assistance _____ Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) _____________ Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government _________ Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders __________

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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 good advice! Authorized Saab dealers are equipped and trained to meet your Saab’s service needs. They regularly receive up-to-date Saab service manuals and parts and technical service 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.

Service intervals A time for service message will illuminate on the Saab Instrument Display (SID) when the car is due for regular maintenance.

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 stated in the Specification section of this Owner’s Manual. The use of extra additives in the oil is not necessary and is not recom- mended, and may be harmful to turbo- chargers. More frequent oil changes are recom- mended if your vehicle is operated under the following conditions: (cid:127) Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to

16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.

(cid:127) Most trips include extensive idling (such

as frequent stop-and-go driving).

(cid:127) Most trips are through dusty areas. (cid:127) You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier

on top of your vehicle.

(cid:127) 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 at 5,000 mile (8,000 km) intervals. The Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet has provisions to record extra oil changes.

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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 ORGANIZED 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 Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet to the service 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.

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Customer Assistance and Information 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.

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Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada) Two change of address cards are provided at the end of the Warranty 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 9-5 car line can be ordered through your Saab dealer or by visiting www.saabtechinfo.com. These are com- prehensive manuals on CD rom, geared to use by professional technicians. Consult your Saab dealer for prices and for a listing for your model.

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) 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 Automobile 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.

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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,

(cid:127) 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 organiza- tions 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.

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Specifications

General______________ Engine ______________ Fuel_________________ Engine oil____________ Engine variants _______ Electrical system______ Drive belts ___________ Manual gearbox_______ Automatic transmission Suspension __________ Steering _____________ Brake system_________ Wheels and tires ______ Plates and labels______

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General

Overall length, including bumpers:

9-5 Sedan_______________________ 9-5 SportCombi __________________ Overall width, including door mirrors ____ Maximum height:

9-5 Sedan_______________________ 9-5 SportCombi __________________ Wheelbase _______________________ Ground clearance at gross vehicle weight

190.4 in (4836 mm) 190.6 in (4841 mm) 80.4 in (2042 mm)

57.3 in (1454 mm) 57.7 in (1465 mm) 106.4 in (2703 mm) approx. 4.6 in (116 mm)

Track:

Front __________________________ Rear ___________________________ Turning circle (curb to curb) ___________ Turning circle (measured at vehicle extremi- ties) _____________________________ Number of seats (incl. driver) _________

59.9 in (1522 mm) *) 60.2 in (1528 mm) *) 37.1 ft (11.3 m)

39.0 ft (11.9 m)

*) Specified track applies to wheel sizes:

6.5 x 16

VIN on cars sold in USA

VIN on cars sold in Canada

Permissible load (in addition to driver) = GVW minus curb weight The maximum permissible axle load, front or rear, must not be exceeded.

The maximum permissible axle load, front or rear, must not be exceeded. Chassis number in engine bay

Weight ready for driving (i.e. with full fuel 3430–3750 lbs. tank, washer-fluid reservoir, standard tools and spare wheel) ____________________ (1555–1700 kg) Gross vehicle weight (GVW) ___________ 4380–4680 lbs. (1980–2125 kg)

Maximum axle load:

Front ___________________________ 2590 lbs. (1175 kg) Rear, 9-5 Sedan ___________________ 2310 lbs. (1050 kg) Rear, 9-5 SportCombi ______________ 2480 lbs. (1125 kg)

Weight distribution:

Curb weight, front/rear ______________ 60/40 % GVW, front/rear ___________________ 50/50 %

Maximum roof load __________________ 220 lbs. (100 kg) Maximum luggage compartment load§ ___ 176 lbs. (80 kg) Maximum combined load, luggage compartment and roof ________________ 264 lbs. (120 kg)

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Luggage compartment Volume (SAE):

9-5 Sedan_______________________

9-5 SportCombi, rear seat upright ____

9-5 SportCombi, rear seat folded _____

Luggage compartment, length, 9-5 Sedan: Rear seat upright _________________ Rear seat folded down _____________

Luggage compartment, length, 9-5 SportCombi:

15.9 cu.ft. (450 litres) 31.4 cu. ft. (890 litres) 73.0 cu. ft. (2067 litres)

43.0 in (1092 mm) 67.5 in (1714 mm)

Rear seat upright _________________ Rear seat folded __________________

42.8 in (1087 mm) 68.2 in (1732 mm)

WARNING

(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 luggage compartment, make sure that it is tied down securely, particularly when part or all of the rear seat is folded down.

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Trailer

Maximum towing speed:

Trailer with brakes _________________ 60 mph (100 km/h) Trailer without brakes _______________ Local restrictions

apply

Maximum weight:

Trailer with brakes _________________ 3500 lbs (1588 kg) Trailer without brakes ______________ 1000 lbs (450 kg) Maximum load on ball hitch __________ 110–165 lbs

(50–75 kg)

The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by Saab Automobile AB. Note that local restrictions may apply to trailer speeds and weights (see page 174).

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Engine

4-cylinder ________________________

Cylinder bores _____________________ Stroke ___________________________ Swept volume _____________________

Idling speed _______________________

Fuel

Four cylinders, twin overhead cam- shafts, 16 valves and two balancer shafts. 3.54 in (90 mm) 3.54 in (90 mm) 139.7 cu.in (2.290 litres) 825 rpm (man.) 860 rpm (aut.)

Fuel-tank capacity ____________ 18.0 gal. (68 litres)

For optimum performance Saab recommends:_________________ AON 93*

* If AON 90 is used some decrease in engine power can occur.

Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used, although not lower than AON 87. However, engine performance will fall slightly and heavy loading and laboring should be avoided. For optimum performance, use the recommended grade of fuel. For further information on fuel, see page 148.

Antifreeze_________________________ Saab-approved

Coolant capacity ___________________

antifreeze 7.8 qts (7.4 litres)

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Engine oil

To meet demands in Saab's extended service intervals all engines are filled with specially designed synthetic factory fill oils. Long service intervals, fuel economy and environmental issues are the base for our choice of oil. By using oils approved by Saab you minimize the tendencies for oil sludge build, by that protecting the engine from harmful, wear increasing, deposits.

Approved engine oils:

For all gasoline engines - synthetic engine oil - approved against the GM-LL-A-025 specification. To benefit from Saab´s speci- fied service intervals, pleasure ensure to select a synthetic engine oil approved against GM-LL-A-025. For optimum performance Saab recommends the use of Saab Long Life Turbo Oil SAE 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30 or 5W-40.

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Servicing/Oil changes:

To be able to use recommended service intervals the need to use only approved engine oils is vital. Use only engine oils approved for your engine. Service should be done according to the recommended service intervals to optimize your engine's function through out its entire life. Saab Automobile AB will not take responsibility for any damage that might occur due to neglecting to meet above mentioned requirements. At your Saab dealers you can find Saab and GM Genuine or Mobil engine oils. Among those there are oils specially designed to meet your engines specific needs. We recommend that you, with the help of our skilled service personnel, choose your oil from that selection. Other oil companies also offer engine oils approved against GM specifications. Oils meeting these standards may be marked as synthetic. However, not all synthetic engine oils will meet your engines specific requirements. Please ensure only to use syn- thetic oils approved against your engines specific requirements, i.e. GM-LL-A-025. Extra engine oil additives Don't add anything to your oil. The recommended oils are all you will need for good engine performance and protection.

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When to change engine oil

Your vehicle will display when it is time for servicing on the SID, based on the mileage and time since the last service. For this service system to work it is of outmost importance that the right engine oil is used. When the message for service is displayed you need to have the required service done as soon as possible. After the service your service personnel will reset the service indicator. It is important to reset the service indicator in order to optimize the time to the next service.

Oil capacity incl. filter (on changing) ____

4.1 qts (4.0 litres)

Engine variants

2.3 Turbo Ecopower

Rating, EEC at 5000 rpm ____________ 260 hp (191 kW) Maximum torque, EEC at 1900 rpm ____ 258.0 ft.lb.

(350 Nm)

Compression ratio _________________ 9.3:1

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Electrical system

Drive belts

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Voltage __________________________ Battery capacity ___________________ Starter motor ______________________ Alternator rating ____________________ Firing order _______________________ Spark plugs:

12 V 70 Ah 1.4 kW 140 A/14 V 1–3–4–2

Engine variants Drive belt _________________________ 95.08 in

Outside length

(2415 mm)

2.3 Turbo _______________________ NGK

Electrode gap ____________________

PFR 6H-10
0.0374 in (0.95 mm)

Drive belt

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Manual gearbox

Type ____________________________ All-synchromesh 5-speed with final drive and differen- tial

Oil ______________________________ Saab MTF 0063
1.9 qts (1.8 litres) Oil capacity _______________________ 1.6 qts (1.5 litres) Oil volume (on changing) ____________ Clutch type _______________________ Hydraulic, single dry-plate clutch of diaphragm-spring type

Speed (mph / km/h) at 1000 rpm in 5th gear: 27–29 / 43–47

Automatic transmission

Type _____________________________ Electronically con-

trolled 5-speed, fully automatic with hydraulic torque converter, plane- tary gear set and integral final drive Lock-up function in selector positions 3, 4 and 5.

Selector-lever positions ______________ P R N D M L Clutch type ________________________ Hydraulic plate clutches, brake bands and one-way couplings

Speed (mph / km/h) at 1000 rpm in 5th gear: 29–30 / 46–48

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Suspension

Brake system

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Spring type, front and rear ___________ Coil springs Maximum deflection of springs:

Front __________________________ Rear ___________________________

Dampers:

7.09 in (180 mm) 7.87 in (200 mm)

Front __________________________ Gas-filled Rear ___________________________ Oil and gas filled

Steering

Steering _________________________ Power-assisted

Number of turns, lock to lock __________ Power-steering fluid ________________ Power-steering fluid

steering of rack-and-pinion type; telescopic steering-column shaft with universal joints 2.9

CHF 11S or CHF 202

Footbrake (ABS) ____________________ Hydraulic, dual- circuit brake sys- tem. Diagonally split circuit with vac- uum servo unit. Disc brakes front and rear. EBD, see page 160.

Parkingbrake _______________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid _________________________ DOT 4 Brake-fluid capacity _________________ 0.951 qts (900 ml) Disc diameter:

Front, ventilated ___________________ 12.05 in (308 mm) Rear, solid _______________________ 11.26 in (286 mm)

Total friction area of brake pads:

Front ___________________________ 36.3 in2 (234 cm2) Rear ___________________________ 15.5 in2 (100 cm2)

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Wheels and tires (recommended dimensions)

2.3 Turbo

All season tires 215/55 R16 93 H 235/45 R17 94 V Winter tires 215/55 R16 93 Q 225/45 R17 94 Q XL/RF 235/45 R17 94 Q Wheel sizes 6.5 x 16” 7 x 17” 7.5 x 17” Speed ratings and load indexes, see page 230. Before changing to wheels/tyres of another size, we recommend that you contact an authorized Saab workshop regarding acceptable options.

Compact spare:

Wheel __________________________ Tire ____________________________ Pressure ________________________ Maximum life ____________________

Maximum speed _________________

4 x 16” T115/70 R16
60 psi (420 kPa) 2,200 miles (3500 km) 50 mph (80 km/h)

NOTE Snow chains: Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only be used with the following wheel-tire combinations: Wheels 6.5 x 16”_______ 215/55 R16
Snow chains must not be fitted to 17" wheels. Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph (50 km/h). Contact an authorized Saab dealer for advice on snow chains.

Tires

NOTE

Wheels larger than 17” must not be fitted. Wheel offset must be 49 mm.

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Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tires

Tire size

Load/speed mph (km/h) 1)

Front kPa/psi

Rear kPa/psi

Tire size

Load/speed mph (km/h) 1)

Front kPa/psi

Rear kPa/psi

All season tires 215/55 R16 93 H 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36
1–5 pers./100– (160–) 290/42
1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190) 240/35
4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190) 240/35
1–5 pers./120– (190–) 280/41

235/45 R17 94 V

230/33
230/33
270/39
240/35
240/35
280/41

Winter tires 215/55 R16 93 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38
1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 270/39
235/45 R17 94 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38

225/45 R17 94 Q XL/RF

240/35
260/38
250/36
270/39
240/35
260/38

420/60

420/60

Max 50 (80)

Compact spare T115/70 R16
Spare wheel 1) Do not exceed posted speed limits. By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the surround- ing air temperature. The values for tire pressure in the table above are for tires at 68°F (20°C). The tire pressure will increase as the tires become warm (e.g. during motorway driving), and decrease as they cool. When the temperature of the tires increase or decrease by 10 degrees the tire pressure will correspondingly increase or decrease by 10 kPa/2 psi (0.1 bar).

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Plates and labels When consulting your Saab dealer, it may be necessary to quote the car’s V.I.N., engine and gearbox numbers. 1 V.I.N. number, inside windshield. 2 V.I.N. label and certification label. 3 Gearbox number. 4 Engine number. 5 Canada: Label for tire pressure and color

codes (trim and body). USA: Label for tire pressure can be found on the left B-pillar, see also page 231. Color codes (trim and body) can be found on the V.I.N. label on the B-pillar.

6 Chassis number, stamped on body.