brakes SAAB 9-3 2004 Owner's Manual

251 Car care
Convertible:
 Wash the soft top with a mild soap solu-
tion and lukewarm water. For spot clean-
ing the top, a finger nail brush can also be
used. Stroke the brush in the direction of
the fabric, not across the threads.
 If a pressure washer is used be heedful of
the following recommendations:
 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).
 on the upper part of the car: max pres-
sure of 100 bar and not closer than
32 in. (80 cm).
 Do not use any drying chemicals or water-
proofing agents.
 Avoid automatic car washes
Waxing and polishingDo 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 paintDamaged 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 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.
NOTICE Try your brakes on leaving a car wash.
Wet brake discs reduce the perfor-
mance 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.
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269 Technical data
Maximum axle load:
Sport Sedan, front _________________ 2480 lbs. (1125 kg)
Sport Sedan, rear __________________ 2230 lbs. (1010 kg)
Convertible, front __________________ 2540 lbs. (1150 kg)
Convertible, rear ___________________ 2310 lbs. (1050 kg)
Weight distribution:
Curb weight + driver (150 lbs. (68 kg)),
front/rear (Sport Sedan and Convertible) approx. 60/40 %
GVW, front/rear (Sport Sedan and Con-
vertible) __________________________ approx. 50/50 %
Maximum roof load, Sport Sedan _______ 220 lbs. (100 kg)
Maximum load in trunk:
Sport Sedan ______________________ 175 lbs. (80 kg)
Convertible _______________________ 220 lbs. (100 kg)
The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed:
Sport Sedan ______________________ 925 lbs. (420 kg)
Convertible _______________________ 820 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum combined weight of driver and
passengers ______________________
Sport Sedan (5x150 lbs.) ____________ 750 lbs. (340 kg)
Convertible (4x150 lbs.) _____________ 600 lbs. (272 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.
 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 180.
Maximum theoretical towing speed, trailer
with brakes _______________________ 60 mph (100 km/h)
When towing a trailer, increase the pressure
of the rear tires by 20 kPa (3 psi).
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 178).
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274 Technical dataBrake system
Hydraulic unit for soft top, ConvertibleFoot 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 161).
Park brake _________________________ Acts on rear wheels
Brake fluid _________________________ To DOT 4.
Do not use DOT 5.Disc diameter:
Front ____________________________ 11.22 in.
(285 mm) **)
Front (certain variants only) *) ________ 11.89 in.
(302 mm) **)
Rear ____________________________ 10.94 in. (278 mm)
Rear (certain variants only) *) ________ 11.49 in.
(292 mm) **)
Total friction area of brake pads:
Front ____________________________ 9.30 in.² (60 cm²)
Rear ____________________________ 4.96 in.² (32 cm²)
*)15" wheels and 16" aluminium wheels
must not be fitted to these variants since
the diameter of the brake discs does not
allow this.
**) ventilated
Oil capacity _______________________ 0.6 qt. (0.6 l)
Oil type __________________________ CHF 11S
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281 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 parking brake.
Oil pressure low.
Make a safe stop.
Turn off engine.
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.
2: standard key
0: valet key
Key No: 1
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.
Rear left seat backrest
unlocked.
Rear right seat backrest
unlocked.
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283 Index
Index
AA/C
__________________________ 101
ABS brakes
____________________ 161
ACC
_________________________ 103
Adjustment, steering wheel
________ 116
Air conditioning
_________________ 101
Air filter
_______________________ 198
Airbag
_________________________ 28
Anchorage eyes
________________ 137
Anti-corrosion treatment
__________ 253
Antilock braking system __________ 161
Anti-spin
______________________ 163
Ashtrays ______________________ 126
Autochecking of lights, warning and
indicator lights
__________________ 78
Autodimming
_______________ 129
, 130
Automatic climate control (ACC)
____ 103
Automatic tire pressure monitoring __ 229
Automatic transmission
___________ 153
BBattery
_______________________ 202
Bedding-in of new brake pads
_____ 151
Before towing a trailer
____________ 181
Bi-xenon headlights
_____________ 209Bi-xenon headlights, head light
levelling
_______________________ 91
Brake fluid, grade
_______________ 274
Brakes
________________________ 160
Braking _______________________ 160
Bulb changing
__________________ 208
Bulb table
_____________________ 221
Buying new tires
________________ 233
CCabin lighting
__________________ 123
Cabin lighting, Convertible
_________ 70
Car alarm
______________________ 48
Car transport ___________________ 186
Care of air conditioning
___________ 256
Change of address notification
_____ 264
Changing a tire
_________________ 245
Changing bulbs _________________ 208
Changing engine oil
_____________ 197
Changing the battery, remote control
_46
Changing wiper blades
___________ 206
Checking the number of remote
controls
_______________________ 45
Checks before towing a trailer
_____ 181
Child safety
_____________________ 21
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 44
Child seats
_____________________ 21
Cigarette lighter
_________________ 126
Cleaning the engine bay
__________ 249
Cleaning upholstery
_____________ 249Climate control system, manual
_____ 98
Closing the soft top manually,
Convertible
____________________ 60
Closing the soft top, Convertible
_____ 56
Clutch interlock
_________________ 152
Compact spare _________________ 243
Compass
______________________ 133
Condensation water, A/C
_________ 101
Convertible
_____________________ 53
Convertible, washing
_____________ 251
Coolant
_______________________ 199
Cruise control
__________________ 159
Cup holder
_____________________ 124
DDate codes, tires
________________ 243
Deep water, driving through
_______ 183
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 240
Determining correct load, tires
_____ 242
Direction indicator stalk switch ______ 93
Direction indicators
_______________ 93
Dome light, Convertible
___________ 218
Dome light, Sport Sedan __________ 217
Donor battery, boost starting
_______ 187
Door handles
____________________ 40
Door mirrors ___________________ 128
Drive belt
______________________ 205
Drive belt, length
________________ 272
Driver’s seat with memory
__________ 19
Driving at night
_________________ 184
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