oil SAAB 9-3 2009 Owner's Guide

286 Technical data
Engine
Engine oil
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 190.
Note that the towbar must not be installed on certain models. Con-
tact a Saab dealer for information.
Maximum theoretical towing speed, trailer
with brakes _______________________ 60 mph (100 km/h)
Maximum theoretical towing speed, trailer
without brakes _____________________National restrictions
apply
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 188).
Type:
4-cyl engine ______________________ Four cylinders,
double overhead
camshafts,
16 valves, two
balancer shafts
V6 engine ________________________ Six cylinders,
4 overhead cam-
shafts, 24 valves,
the angle between
the cylinder rows is
60°
Swept volume:
4-cyl engine ______________________ 122 cu.in. (1.998 l)
V6 engine ________________________ 170 cu.in. (2.792 l)
Information regarding suitable engine oils can be found in War-
ranty and Service Record Booklet.
Oil capacity, including filter (oil change)
4-cyl engine ______________________ 6.3 qts. (6.0 l)
V6 engine ________________________ 6.3 qts. (6.0 l)
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287 Technical data
Fuel
EnginesElectrical system
Brake system
Hydraulic unit for soft top, ConvertibleFuel tank capacity ___________________ 16.05 U.S. gal.
(61 l)
Gasoline Octane
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a
posted octane of 87 or higher.
Although not required, use higher octane fuel for optimum perfor-
mance - 90 octane for the 2.0T engine and 93 octane for the
2.8 V6.
Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used, although not
lower than 87 octane. However, engine performance will fall
slightly and heavy loading and laboring should be avoided. For
further information on fuel, see page 158.
2.0T
Rating, SAE at 5300 rpm ____________ 210 hp (155 kW)
Maximum torque, SAE at 2500-4000 rpm 221 ft.lb. (300 Nm)
2.8 V6
Rating, SAEat 5500 rpm _____________ 280 hp (206 kW)
Maximum torque, front-wheel drive, SAE
at 1800-5000 rpm __________________ 262 ft.lb. (355 Nm)
Maximum torque, all-wheel-drive models,
SAE at 1900-4500 rpm ______________ 295 ft.lb. (400 Nm)Voltage ___________________________ 12 V
Battery capacity ____________________ 60 Ah
Foot 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 171).
Park brake_________________________ Acts on rear wheels
Brake fluid _________________________ To DOT 4.
Do not use DOT 5.
Oil capacity _______________________ 0.6 qt. (0.6 l)
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294 Technical dataWarning and indications that can
be shown on the SIDWhich warnings and indications that can be
shown depends on engine variant and car
specification.
The warnings/indications that contain an
exclamation mark are shown together with
a warning or check light in the main instru-
ment panel.
Symbol Text
Antilock brake malfunc.
Contact service.
Brake malfunction.
Make a safe stop.
Brake fluid level low.
Make a safe stop.
Release park brake.
Oil pressure low.
Make a safe stop.
Low engine oil level.
Fill oil now.
Reduced engine power.
Contact service.
Tighten fuel filler cap.
Limited performance.
Coolant level low.
Refill.
Hot engine. Make a
safe stop. Idle engine.
Airbag malfunction.
Contact service.
Gearbox too hot. Make a
safe stop. Open hood.
Battery not charging.
Make a safe stop.
Headlight levelling
malfunction.
Cornering headlights
malfunction
Tap brakes lightly
before using cruise ctrl.
Traction control failure.
Contact service.
Stability control failure.
Contact service.
Turn on the lights.
Washer fluid level low.
Refill.
Rain sensor malfunc.
Contact service.
Key not accepted.
Contact service.
Remote control battery
low. Replace battery.
Number of keys:
Active key number:
Steering lock malfunc.
Make a safe stop.
Pull out key, turn
steering wheel. Restart.
Theft protection failure.
Contact service.
Alarm tripped during
last arming period.
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298 IndexDeactivating the rear window
switches
_____________________ 121
Deep water, driving through
_______ 193
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 250
Determining correct load, tires
_____ 252
Direction indicator stalk switch _____ 101
Direction indicators
______________ 101
Dome light, Convertible
__________ 228
Dome light, SportSedan __________ 228
Donor battery, boost starting
______ 197
Door handles
___________________ 48
Door mirrors
___________________ 122
Drive belt
______________________ 215
Driver’s seat with memory
_________ 21
Driving in cold climates
___________ 185
Driving in deep water
____________ 193
Driving in hot climates ____________ 187
Driving techniques
______________ 183
Driving with a compact wheel fitted
_258
Driving with a heavy load on hilly
roads
________________________ 164
Driving with a load
______________ 192
Driving with a roof load ___________ 192
Driving with the trunk lid open
______ 193
EEDR (Event Data Recorders)
______ 282
ESP®
________________________ 175
Easy entry, Convertible
____________ 73
Economical motoring
____________ 183
Electrical system, technical data
____ 287Electrically adjustable seats
________ 20
Electric engine heater
____________ 184
Electric heating, front seats
________ 114
Electric windows
________________ 119
Electric windows, Convertible
_______ 77
Electronic Stability Program
_______ 175
Electronic steering wheel lock ______ 151
Emergency opening of the narrow
backrest, SportSedan
___________ 140
Emergency operation of the moonroof
130
Engine bay, cleaning
_____________ 267
Engine heater
__________________ 184
Engine immobilizer
_______________ 55
Engine management system
______ 204
Engine number
_________________ 292
Engine oil, checking
_____________ 208
Engine oil, grade
________________ 286
Engine temperature gauge
_________ 88
Engine, description
______________ 203
Engine, technical data ____________ 286
Engines
_______________________ 287
Event Data Recorders (EDR)
______ 282
Extra electrical socket
____________ 134
FFacilitating entry to rear seat,
Convertible
____________________ 73
Factors affecting fuel consumption
__ 183
Filler cap
______________________ 157
Filling a portable fuel container
_____ 158
Filling up
______________________ 156Flat spots, tires
_________________ 242
Floor jack
______________________ 259
Folding down the rear seat backrest,
SportCombi
___________________ 141
Folding down the rear seat,
SportSedan ___________________ 136
Front fog lights __________________ 100
Front towing eye ________________ 194
Fuel cap
_______________________ 157
Fuel container
__________________ 158
Fuel gauge
_____________________ 89
Fuel grade _____________________ 287
Fuel information
_________________ 158
Functions, car alarm
______________ 58
Fuse panel in luggage compartment
_236
Fuse table
_____________________ 235
Fuses
_________________________ 233
GGDO, garage door opener
_________ 123
Gearbox number
________________ 292
General safety instructions,
Convertible
____________________ 62
Glove box
_____________________ 134
Glovebox lighting
________________ 229
HHandbrake
_____________________ 177
Hazard warning lights
____________ 102
Head restraint, Convertible
_________ 74
Head restraints
__________________ 23
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301 Index
Sun visor
______________________ 132
Switches _______________________ 97
TTCS
__________________________ 173
Technical data
_________________ 284
Textile carpeting, cleaning
________ 267
Tie down eyes, SportCombi _______ 144
Tie down eyes, SportSedan _______ 139
Tightening torque, wheels
_________ 261
Tire Repais Kit
_________________ 262
Tire chains
____________________ 247
Tire date code __________________ 253
Tire inspection and rotation
_______ 241
Tire markings
__________________ 249
Tire sidewall labeling
____________ 248
Tire sizes
_____________________ 288
Tire terminology and definitions
____ 250
Tire, changing
__________________ 258
Tire, spare
_____________________ 256
Tires
_________________________ 240
Tools and spare wheel
___________ 256
Touching up paintwork ___________ 270
Towbar
_______________________ 188
Towbar load
___________________ 190
Towing
_______________________ 193
Towing a trailer
_________________ 188
Towing the car _________________ 195
Traction Control System (TCS)
_____ 173
Transmission oil, checking
________ 210
Transmission, automatic
__________ 162Transmission, manual
____________ 161
Transporting the car
_____________ 196
Treadwear indicators ____________ 243
Trip computer
___________________ 90
Trip meter
______________________ 90
Troubleshooting, A/C and ACC
_____ 273
Trunk lid, driving when open
_______ 193
Trunk lid, opening
________________ 51
Turbo gauge
____________________ 88
UUniform tire quality grading
________ 244
Upholstery care
_________________ 266
Upholstery, cleaning
_____________ 266
Useful tips on starting ____________ 153
VVanity mirror
___________________ 132
Vehicle Data Collection
___________ 282
Vehicle identification number
______ 292
Vehicle recovery
________________ 196
WWarning labels
___________________ 8
Warning lights
___________________ 82
Warning triangle ________________ 102
Warnings and messages on SID,
Convertible
____________________ 71
Washer fluid ___________________ 217
Washer jets ____________________ 217Washers
______________________ 103
Washing ______________________ 267
Washing a Convertible
___________ 268
Waxing and polishing
____________ 270
Wear indicators, tires _____________ 243
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inflates?
______________________ 43
Wheel replacement
______________ 246
Wheels and tires, sizes ___________ 288
When it is time for new tires
_______ 242
Windshield washers
_____________ 103
Windshield wipers
_______________ 103
Wing mirrors
___________________ 122
Winter driving __________________ 185
Winter tires
____________________ 253
Wiper blades ___________________ 216
Wipers
________________________ 103
XXWD, All-wheel drive
_____________ 173
Xenon cornering headlights
_________ 99
Xenon headlights
________________ 219
Xenon headlights, headlight levelling
_98
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