technical data SAAB 9-3 2006 User Guide

299 Technical data
Fuel
When to change engine oil.
Your vehicle has a display (SID) where time for service will be
shown. Based not only on mileage but also on driving condi-
tions the mileage at which a service will be indicated can vary
considerably.
Under normal circumstances the service indication will come on
at or around 15 000 miles or 2 years.
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 in-
dicator. It is important to reset the service indicator in order to
optimize the time to the next service.
Oil capacity, including filter (oil change)
Petrol engine, 4-cyl. ________________ 6.3 qts. (6.0 l)
Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 6.0 qts. (5.7 l)Fuel tank capacity ________________ 16.05 U.S. gal. (61 l)
For optimum performance Saab recom-
mends: _______________________ 2.0t 175 hp – AON 90.
2.0T 210 hp – AON 90.
2.8 V6 230 hp and
250 hp — AON 90.
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.
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300 Technical dataEngines Electrical system2.0t EcopowerRating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ 175 hp (129 kW)
Maximum torque, EEC at 2500 rpm ____ 195 ft.lb. (265 Nm)
Compression ratio__________________ 9.5:12.0T EcopowerRating, EEC at 5300 rpm ____________ 210 hp (155 kW)
Maximum torque, EEC at 2500 rpm ____ 221 ft.lb. (300 Nm)
Compression ratio__________________ 9.5:12.8 V6 (230) EcopowerRating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ 230 hp (169 kW)
Maximum torque, EEC at 2250 rpm ____ 243 ft.lb. (330 Nm)
Compression ratio__________________ 10.0:12.8 V6 (250) EcopowerRating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ 250 hp (184 kW)
Maximum torque, EEC at 2250 rpm ____ 257 ft.lb. (350 Nm)
Compression ratio__________________ 10.0:1Voltage ________________________ 12 V
Battery capacity _________________ 60 Ah
Starter motor:
Petrol engine, 4-cyl. ________________ 1.8 kW
Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 1.4 kW
Alternator rating:
4-cyl. with manual gearbox ___________ 120 A/14 V
4-cyl. with automatic gearbox _________ 140 A/14 V
V6 engine ________________________ 155 A/14 V
Firing order _____________________
Petrol engine, 4-cyl. ________________ 1-3-4-2
Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark plugs:
Petrol engine, 4-cyl.
Type ____________________________ NGK PFR6T-10G
Electrode gap _____________________ 0.9–1.0 mm
Tightening torque __________________ 20 ft.lb. (28 Nm)
Petrol engine, V6
Type ____________________________ PLFR6C 10G
Electrode gap _____________________ 0.9–1.0 mm
Tightening torque __________________ 20 ft.lb. (28 Nm)
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301 Technical data
Drive belt Manual transmissionOutside length ______________________
Petrol engine, 4-cyl. ________________ 40.472'' (1028 mm)
Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 83.463'' (2120 mm)Drive belt, 4-cyl Drive belt, V6
Type __________________________ Fully synchronized
with final drive gear
and differential
Oil type (for topping up)____________ Saab MTF 0063
Oil capacity:
5-speed _________________________ 1.9 qts. (1.8 l), to
level plug
6-speed, 2.0 Turbo _________________ 3.15 qts. (3.0 l)
Speed, mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest
gear (5th gear) _________________ 27–30 (43–48)
Speed, mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest
gear (6th gear) _________________ 29–34 (46–55)
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302 Technical dataAutomatic transmission Suspension
SteeringType:
5-speed__________________________ Electronically con-
trolled, 5-speed,
fully-automatic with
hydraulic torque
converter, planetary
gears and integral
final drive.
Lock-up function in
selector positions 3,
4 and 5.
6-speed__________________________ Electronically-
controlled, 6-speed,
fully-automatic with
hydraulic torque
converter, planetary
gears and integral
final drive.
Lock-up function for
1st to 6th gear.
Selector lever positions _______________ P, R, N, D, M
Clutch type ________________________ Hydraulic plate
clutches, brake
bands and one-way
couplings
Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in top gear:
5-speed__________________________ 46—49
6-speed__________________________ 63Spring 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___________ 2.97
Oil type ___________________________ Power steering fluid
CHF 11S or
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303 Technical data
Brake 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 181).
Park brake _________________________ Acts on rear wheels
Brake fluid _________________________ To DOT 4.
Do not use DOT 5.Disc diameter:
Front ____________________________ 11.22 in.
(285 mm) **)
Fr o nt3 *) ________________________ 11.81 in.
(300 mm) **)
Rear ____________________________ 10.94 in. (278 mm)
Rear3 *) ________________________ 11.42 in.
(290 mm) **)
Total friction area of brake pads:
Front ____________________________ 9.30 in.² (60 cm²)
Fr o nt3__________________________ 9.61 in.² (62 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)
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304 Technical dataWheels and tires All season tires
6.5 x 16" _________________________ 215/55 R16 97 H
RF/XL
7 x 17"___________________________ 225/45 R17 94 V
RF/XL
7.5 x 17" _________________________ 235/45 R17 94V
Summer tires
7.5 x 17" _________________________ 235/45 R17 94 W
We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer if you plan to fit
other wheels or tires than those fitted as standard.
Winter (snow) tires:
6.5 x 16" wheel ____________________ 215/55 R16 93 Q
M+S
7 x 17" wheel _____________________ 225/45 R17 94 Q
M+S RF/XL
7.5 x 17" _________________________ 235/45 R17 94 Q
M+S
Compact spare:
Wheel ___________________________ 4 x 16"
Tire _____________________________ 125/85 R16 99 M
Pressure _________________________ 420 kPa (60 psi)
Maximum life______________________ 2200 miles
(3500 km)
Maximum speed ___________________ 50 mph (80 km/h)
NOTICESnow chains:
Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only
be used with the following wheel-tire combinations:
Wheels Tires
6.5 x 16"_______ 215/55 R16 M+S or
215/55 R16
Contact 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 16".NOTICEWheels larger than 17" must not be fitted for reasons stated on
page 260.
Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb
if the car is heavily laden. This particularly applies to cars with
17" wheels.
Permitted wheel offset is 41 mm.
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305 Technical data
Recommended tire/engine combinationsRF/XL = Reinforced (or Extra Load) tire.
2.0t 2.0 Turbo 2.8 V6
All season tires
215/55 R16 97 H RF/XL x – –
225/45 R17 94 V RF/XL x x –
235/45 R17 94 V – – x
Summer tires
235/45 R17 94 W – – x
Winter (snow) tires
215/55 R16 93 Q x x x
225/45 R17 94 Q M+S RF/XL x x –
235/45 R17 94 Q – – x
Wheel sizes
6.5 x 16" x x –
7 x 17" x x –
7.5 x 17" – – x
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306 Technical dataRecommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires
Tire size Load/speed
mph (km/h)
*
Front
psi/kPaRear
psi/kPa
All season tires
215/55 R16 97 H
XL/RF1–3 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
225/45 R17 94 V
RF/XL1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)
1–5 pers./100– (160–)35/240
35/240
41/28035/240
35/240
41/280
235/45 R17 94 V 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)
1–5 pers./100– (160–)xx
Summer tires
23525/45 R17 94 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
215/55 R16 93 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)35/240
41/28035/240
41/280
225/45 R17 94 Q
M+S RF/XL1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)36/250
42/29036/250
42/290
235/45 R17 94Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)xx
Compact spare
125/85 R16 99 M Max 50 (80) 60/420 60/420
* Do not exceed 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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307 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 V.I.N. number and barcode, inside wind-
shield
2 Gearbox number
3 Engine number
4USA: Label for color codes (trim and
body). Tire information label can be found
on the B-pillar. See also page 267.
Canada: Label for tire pressure and color
codes (trim and body)
5 Certification label
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308 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 Aero6 Body version ___4 = 4-door
7 = Convertible
5 = 5-door
7 Gearbox _______5 = 5-speed manual
6 = 6-speed manual
9 = 5-speed automatic
1 = 6-speed automatic
8 Engine variant __S = 2.0t
N = 2.0t (Convertible)
Y = 2.0 Turbo
M = 2.8 V6 (230)
U = 2.8 V6 (250)
9 Check digit_____0-9 or X
10 Model year ____6 = 2006
11 Factory _______1 = Trollhättan
6 = Graz
12 Serial number __000001-999999
Position: 1234567891011 12
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Vehicle identifi-
cation number:Y S 3 F D 4 9 Y X 6 1 016584
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1 2 3 4 5 6 = identification codes for certain chassis components
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