technical data SAAB 9-3 2003 User Guide

241 Technical data
Manual transmission Automatic transmissionType _____________________________ Fully synchronized
with final drive gear
and differential
Oil type (for topping up) _______________ Saab MTF 0063
Oil capacity ________________________ 2.0 qts. (1.9 l)
Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest
gear (5th gear):
1.8t and 2.0t ______________________ 27–30/43–45Type _____________________________ Electronically-
controlled, 5-speed,
fully-automatic with
hydraulic torque
converter, planetary
gears and integral
final drive.
Lock-up function in
selector positions 3,
4 and 5.
Selector lever positions _______________ P, R, N, D, M
Oil capacity, total ____________________ 7.6 qts. (7.2 litres)
Oil type ___________________________ Saab 3309
Clutch type ________________________ Hydraulic plate
clutches, brake
bands and one-way
couplings
Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in top gear:
1.8t, 2.0t and 2.0T _________________ 28–30/46–49
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242 Technical dataSuspension
SteeringBrake systemSpring type, front and rear_____________ Coil springs
Maximum deflection of springs:
Front ____________________________ 7.0'' (178 mm)
Rear ____________________________ 8.3'' (212 mm)
Dampers, front and rear ______________ Gas-filled dampers
Steering___________________________ Power-assisted
steering gear of
rack-pinion type and
telescopic jointed
steering column
Number of turns, lock to lock ___________ 3.0
Oil type ___________________________ Power steering fluid
CHF 11SFoot brake (ABS) ___________________ Hydraulic disc
brakes with vacuum
servo unit. Diago-
nally split circuits;
ventilated discs on
front wheels (some
variants also have
ventilated rear
discs). EBD function
(see page 142).
Handbrake ________________________ Acts on rear wheels
Brake fluid _________________________ To DOT 4.
Do not use DOT 5.
Disc diameter, 2.0t:
Front ____________________________ 11.22 in. (285 mm)
Rear ____________________________ 10.94 in. (278 mm)
Total friction area of brake pads:
Front ____________________________ 9.30 in.² (60 cm²)
Rear ____________________________ 4.96 in.² (32 cm²)
Disc diameter, 2.0 Turbo:
Front ____________________________ 11.89 in. (302 mm)
Rear ____________________________ 11.57 in. (294 mm)
Total friction area of brake pads:
Front ____________________________ 9.30 in.² (60 cm²)
Rear ____________________________ 4.96 in.² (32 cm²)
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243 Technical data
Wheels and tires Summer tires
6.5 x 15" _________________________ 215/60R15 94 H
6.5 x 16" _________________________ 215/55R16 93 H
7 x 17"___________________________ 215/50R17 91 W or
225/45R17 91 W
7.5 x 18" (accessory) _______________ 225/45 R18 91 W
Always contact a Saab dealer if you plan to fit other wheels or
tires than those fitted as standard.
Winter (snow) tires:
6.5 x 15" wheel ____________________ 195/65 R15 91 Q
M+S
6.5 x 16" wheel ____________________ 205/55 R16 91 Q
M+S or
215/55 R16 93 Q
M+S
7 x 17" wheel _____________________ 205/50 R17 93 Q RF
M+S
Compact spare:
Wheel ___________________________ 4 x 16"
Tire _____________________________ 125/80 R16 97 M or
125/85 R16 97 M
Pressure _________________________ 4.2 bar (60 psi)
Maximum life______________________ 2200 miles
(3500 km)
Maximum speed ___________________ 50 mph (80 km/h)
NOTICEContact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains.
Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 17".
Snow chains must not be used on the rear wheels.NOTICEWheels larger than 18" must not be fitted.
Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb
if the car is heavily laden. This particularly applies to cars with
18" wheels.
Permitted wheel offset is 41 mm.
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244 Technical dataRecommended tire/engine combinationsRF = Reinforcement (tire with reinforced sidewalls)
2.0t 2.0 Turbo
Summer tires
215/60 R15 94 H x –
215/55 R16 93 H x –
215/50 R17 91 W or
225/45 R17 91 Wxx
225/45 R18 91 W x x
Winter (snow) tires
195/65 R15 91 Q x –
195/65 R15 95 Q RF x –
205/55 R16 91 Q x x
215/55 R16 93 Q x x
205/50 R17 93 Q RF x x
Wheel sizes
6.5 x 15" – –
6.5 x 16" x x
7 x 17" x x
7.5 x 18" (accessory) x x
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245 Technical data
Recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tiresTire size Load/speed
mph (km/h)
*)
Front
psi/kPaRear
psi/kPa
Summer tires
215/60 R15 94 H 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)
1–5 pers./100– (160–)32/220
32/220
38/26032/220
32/220
38/260
215/55 R16 93 H 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)
1–5 pers./100– (160–)35/240
35/240
41/28032/220
32/220
38/260
215/50 R17 91 W or
225/45 R17 91 W1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190)
4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190)
1–5 pers./120– (190–)35/240
35/240
41/28035/240
35/240
41/280
225/45 R18 91 W 1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190)
4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190)
1–5 pers./120– (190–)35/240
35/240
41/28035/240
35/240
41/280
Winter tires
195/65 R15 91 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)33/230
41/28033/230
41/280
195/65 R15 95 Q RF 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)33/230
41/28033/230
41/280
205/55 R16 91 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)32/220
39/27032/220
39/270
215/55 R16 93 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)32/220
39/27032/220
39/270
205/50 R17 93 Q RF 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)33/230
38/26033/230
38/260
Spare wheel
125/80 R16 97 M or
125/85 R16 97 MMax 50 (80) 60/420 60/420
*) Do not exeed posted speed limits.
By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the sur-
rounding air temperature.
The values for tire pressure in table above are for tires at 68°F
(20°C).
The tire pressure will increase as the tires become warm (e.g. during
highway driving), and decrease as they cool.
When the temperature of the tires increases or decreases by 10
degrees the tire pressure will correspondingly increase or decrease
by 2 psi/10 kPa.
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246 Technical data
Plates and labelsWhen contacting your Saab dealer it may
sometimes be necessary to quote the car’s
vehicle identification, engine and gearbox
numbers.
1 Modification identity plate (in the spare
wheel compartment)
2 V.I.N. number and barcode, inside wind-
shield
3 Gearbox number
4 Engine number
5 Label for tire pressure and color codes
(trim and body)
6 Certification label
7 Chassis number (stamped on body).
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247 Technical data1 Region ________Y = Nor thern Europe
2 Country _______S = Sweden
3 Manufacturer ___3 = Saab Automobile AB
4 Product line ____F = 9-3
5 Model series ___B = 9-3 Linear
D = 9-3 Arc
F = 9-3 Vector6 Body version ___4 = 4-door
7 Gearbox _______5 = 5-speed manual
6 = 6-speed manual
9 = 5-speed automatic
8 Engine variant __S = 2.0t
Y = 2.0 Turbo
9 Check digit_____0-9 or X
10 Model year ____3 = 2003
11 Factory _______1 = Trollhättan
12 Serial number __000001-999999 Position: 1234567891011 12
||||||||| | | |
Vehicle identifi-
cation number:Y S 3 F D 4 5 S X 3 1 016584
||||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 = identification codes for certain chassis components
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248 Technical dataSeveral of the systems in your Saab
can be customized to better suit
your individual needs. Contact your
Saab dealerCentral locking system
Some functions are governed by legal
requirements and cannot therefore be
reprogrammed.
Consult a Saab dealer for further informa-
tion.
Listed below are a number of examples of
programmable functions.
 Audible confirmation of arming/disarming
the car alarm.
 Automatic unlocking when car stopped
and remote control removed from the igni-
tion switch.
 Trunk lid locked when car driven off or
30 s after being shut.
 Length of audible and visual acknowl-
edgements.
 Possibility to have the trunk lid unlocked
when doors unlocked, yes/no.
 Central locking relocks the car automati-
cally if a door or the trunk lid is not opened,
yes/no. If the car has an alarm, this is
rearmed.Car alarm
Listed below are a number of examples of
programmable functions.
 Cabin lighting switched on when the car
alarm is tripped.
 Sensitivity of the movement sensor.
 Audible signal produced by horn or car
alarm siren.
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249 Technical data
Warning and indications that can be
shown on the SIDSymbol Text
Antilock brake malfunction.
Contact Saab dealer.
Brake malfunction.
Make a safe stop.
Contact Saab dealer.
Brake fluid level low.
Make a safe stop.
Contact Saab dealer.
Release park brake.
Oil pressure low.
Make a safe stop.
Turn off engine.
Low engine oil level.
Fill oil now.
Engine malfunction.
Contact Saab dealer.
Reduced engine power.
Contact Saab dealer.
Coolant level low.
Refill.
Hot engine.
Make a safe stop.
Run engine on idle.
Airbag malfunction.
Contact Saab dealer.
Use your seatbelt.
Gearbox malfunction.
Limited performance.
Contact Saab dealer.
Gearbox too hot.
Make a safe stop.
Open hood to cool down.
Battery not charging.
Make a safe stop.
Contact Saab dealer.
A/C off due to high engine
temperature.
Headlight levelling
malfunction.
Contact Saab dealer.
Tap brakes lightly before
using cruise control.
Traction control failure.
Contact Saab dealer.
Stability control failure.
Contact Saab dealer.
Washer fluid level low.
Refill.
Key not accepted.
Contact Saab dealer.
Remote control battery low.
Replace battery.
X: standard key
Y: va l e t key
Key No: Z
Lock system failure.
Contact Saab dealer.
Steering lock malfunc.
Make a safe stop.
Contact Saab dealer.
Steering wheel locked.
Pull out key, turn steering
wheel. Try again.
Immobilizer failure.
Try starting again.
Contact Saab dealer.
Theft protection failure.
Contact Saab dealer.
Alarm has been triggered
since being armed.
Tighten fuel filler cap.
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250 Technical data
Rear left seat backrest
unlocked.
Rear right seat backrest
unlocked.
Parking assistance malfunction.
Contact Saab dealer.
Parking assistance sensor
interference.
Close doors.
Left brake light failure
Left high beam failure.
Left low beam failure.
Rear fog light failure.
Right brake light failure.
Right high beam failure.
Right low beam failure.
High mounted brake light
failure.
Left front turn signal
failure.
Left rear turn signal
failure.
Right front turn signal
failure.
Right rear turn signal
failure.
Left rear position light
failure.
Right rear position light
failure.
Tire pressure
system failure.
Contact Saab dealer.
Tire pressure low,
rear left.
Check tires.
Tire pressure low,
rear right.
Check tires.
Tire pressure low,
front right.
Check tires.
Tire pressure low,
front left.
Check tires.
Flat tire rear left.
Make a safe stop.
Flat tire rear right.
Make a safe stop.
Flat tire front left.
Make a safe stop.
Flat tire front right.
Make a safe stop.
Time for service.
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