tow SAAB 9-3 2000 Owner's Guide

218 Maintenance and owner assistance
Service Intervals **
Miles = U.S. Cars
Kilometers = Canadian Cars
1,000
(1,600 km)
10,000
(16,000 km)
20,000
(32,000 km)
30,000
(48,000 km)
40,000
(64,000 km)
50,000
(80,000 km)
60,000
(96,000 km)
70,000
(112,000 km)
80,000
(128,000 km)
90,000
(144,000 km)
100,000
(160,000 km)
Service #
1234567891011
Chassis (cont.)
RToe-in"""
R Cabin air filter!!!!!
R Door hinges, stops and locks##########
R Removable towbar###########
R Airbag system, SRS warning lamp, visual inspection"""""""""""
R Safety belts; operation and visual inspection of belt for
tears and fraying"""""""""""
R Wiper blades"""""""""""
R Washer system: check and top-up"""""""""""
R Reset service indicator"""""""""""
Customer programming
R Carry out systems programming per customer request"
Road test
R Check performance of drive train, steering and brakes
and verify tire balance.
Check function of instruments and controls, including
horn, windshield wipers, cruise control and climate sys-
tem.
Note any noises or problems for correction."""""""""""
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222 Technical data Maximum permitted load in trunk
Coupé and 5-door at curb weight plus
4 passengers à 155 lbs. (70 kg) _______ 130 lbs.(60 kg)
For each passenger less in the rear seat the load may be
increased by 100 lbs. (45 kg)
Convertible at curb weight and
3 passengers à 155 lbs. (70 kg) _______ 120 lbs. (55 kg)
Coupé and 5-door at curb weight and
rear seat right down ________________ 475 lbs. (215 kg)
WARNING
 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 items.
 When goods are being transported their security is important,
especially if the car is being used with the rear seat down.
Max. permitted roof load ____________ 220 lbs. (100 kg)
Trailer weights:
Trailer with brakes _________________ Max. 2000 lbs.
(900 kg)
Trailer without brakes _______________ Max. 1000 lbs.
(450 kg)
Recommended towbar-ball load ______ 110-165 lbs.
(50-75 kg)
Maximum towing speed, trailer with
brakes __________________________ 62 mph (100 km/h)
The above max. weights and speed limit are those which Saab
Automobile AB permits. Note that the national rules may set lim-
its to permitted weights and speed; see also page 156.
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236 IndexTemperature gauge
______________ 60
Textile carpeting, cleaning
________ 200
Through-load hatch
______________ 128
Tie-down eyes
_________________ 129
Tipping the rear seat
_____________ 125
Tire pressures
__________________ 192
Tires and wheels, sizes
__________ 227
Tools
_________________________ 130
Touching up paintwork
___________ 202
Towing a caravan or trailer ________ 156
Towing the car
_________________ 160
Trailer hitch load ________________ 158
Transmission, automatic
__________ 141
Transporting the car
_____________ 160
Traveling abroad
________________ 165
Trionic
________________________ 170
Trip computer, SID
_______________ 62
Trip meter
______________________ 59
Trunk
_________________________ 125
Trunk lid lock, Convertible
_________ 50
Trunk, Convertible
_______________ 50
Turbo gauge
____________________ 60
Turn signal
_____________________ 72
UUpholstery and trim
______________ 200
Upholstery and trim, care of
_______ 200
Useful tips on starting
____________ 136
Useful tips, ACC
_________________ 88
VVanity mirror
___________________ 124
WWarning labels
___________________ 7
Warning light, AIR BAG (SRS)
______ 24
Washer fluid
___________________ 179
Washer jets ____________________ 180
Washers
_______________________ 74
Washing ______________________ 201
Waxing and polishing
____________ 202
Wear indicators, brake pads
_______ 140
Wear indicators, tires
____________ 195
Wheels
_______________________ 192
Wheels and tires, sizes
___________ 227
Window glass sensor, car alarm
_____ 36
Windshield washers
______________ 74
Windshield wipers
________________ 74
Winter driving
__________________ 154
Wiper blades ___________________ 179
Wipers
_________________________ 74
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