ground clearance SAAB 9-3 2003 Owners Manual

167 Starting and driving
Driving with the
compact spare wheelObserve the following when the compact
spare wheel is fitted:
 The compact spare is light and easy to
handle when changing a wheel.
 Do not drive further than necessary with
the compact spare fitted - the maximum
life of the wheel is only just over
2,000 miles (approx. 3,500 km).
 Refit the standard wheel as soon as
possible.Important considerations when driving with
a compact spare wheel:
 The car’s ground clearance is reduced.
 The car must not be driven with more than
one compact spare wheel at a time.
 Avoid driving against the curb.
 Do not use snow chains.
 Do not fit the wheel cover - this would
conceal the warning text.
WARNING
 Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). The
tire can overheat affecting the car’s
roadholding.
 Tire pressure: refer to page 243.
 The spare wheel or punctured wheel
must be stowed under the trunk floor,
and secured in place with the retaining
nut.
NOTICETo avoid damaging a punctured alloy
wheel, 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 118).
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236 Technical dataGeneral particularsOverall length, including bumpers: ______ 182.3'' (4630 mm)
Overall width, including door mirrors _____ 80.2'' (2038 mm)
Maximum height ____________________ 56.9'' (1445 mm)
Wheelbase ________________________ 105.3'' (2675 mm)
Tr a c k :
Front ____________________________ 59.8'' (1520 mm)
Rear ____________________________ 59.3'' (1506 mm)
Ground clearance at GVW ____________ approx. 120 mm
Number of seats (incl. driver) __________ 5
Turning circle:
Measured at vehicle extremities _______ 37.4 ft. (11.4 m)
Curb to curb ______________________ 35.4 ft. (10.8 m)
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 (weight ready for driving + driver á 154 lbs.
(70 kg) and load capacity are specified in the vehicle registration documents.V.I.N. plateTrunk length:
Rear seat raised ___________________ 40.8'' (1036 mm)
Rear seat lowered _________________ 69.8'' (1774 mm)
Trunk volume (SAE) _________________ 15.0 cu.ft. (425 l )
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