2002 SAAB 9-3 Owners Manual

233 Technical data
Technical dataGeneral dimensions......... 234
Engine ............................... 237
Engine oil .......................... 237
Fuel.................................... 239
Engine variants ................ 239
Electrical system.............. 240
Drive belts......................... 240
Manual transmission ....... 240
Automatic transmission .. 240
Suspension....................... 241
Steering............................. 241
Brake system.................... 241
Rims and tires .................. 242
Plates and labels .............. 243
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234 Technical dataGeneral dimensionsOverall length, with bumper(s):
Coupé/5-door/Convertible____________ 182.3" (4629 mm)
Viggen __________________________ 182.7” (4639 mm)
Overall width, including door mirrors _____ 76.2" (1936 mm)
Maximum height ____________________ 56.2" (1428 mm)
Maximum height when the soft top is being
operated (Convertible) ______________approx. 87"
approx. 2200 mm
Wheelbase ________________________ 102.6" (2605 mm)
Tr a c k :
front, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _______ 57.2" (1452 mm)
front, Viggen ______________________ 57.7” (1466 mm)
rear, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _______ 56.8" (1442 mm)
rear, Viggen ______________________ 57.3” (1456 mm)
Ground clearance at max. weight _______ approx. 3.9"
(100 mm)
Number of occupants, incl. driver:
Coupé and 5-door _________________ 5
Convertible _______________________ 4
Turning circle:
measured at vehicle extremities _______ 36.4 ft. (11.1 m)
curb to curb_______________________ 34.4 ft. (10.5 m)
Gross vehicle
weight (GVW)
Maximum train
weight
(GVW + max.
trailer weight)
Maximum axle
load, front
Maximum axle
load, rear 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 registra-
tion documents.Chassis number plate in engine bay Length of the trunk:
rear seat raised, Coupé- and 5-door car 37.0" (940 mm)
rear seat lowered, Coupé- and 5-door car 67.2" (1705 mm)
Volume of trunk according to SAE:
with parcel shelf, Coupé- and 5-door car 15.9 cu.ft.
(451 dm
3)
whole rear seat tipped forward,
Coupé- and 5-door car _____________ 46.0 cu.ft.
(1303 dm3)
Convertible, soft top up _____________ 12.5 cu.ft.
(354 dm3)
Convertible, soft top down ___________ 10.1 cu.ft.
(285 dm3)
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Weight ready for driving (i.e. with full fuel
tank, washer- fluid reservoir, standard
tools and spare wheel)
Coupé ___________________________ 2980-3170 lbs.
(1350-1440 kg)
Viggen, Coupé ____________________ 3130-3160 lbs.
(1420-1435 kg)
5-door ___________________________
3020-3220 lbs.
(1370-1460 kg)
Viggen, 5-door ____________________ 3170-3210 lbs
(1440-1455 kg)
Convertible _______________________ 3110-3300 lbs.
(1410-1495 kg)
Viggen, Convertible ________________ 3250-3260 lbs.
(1475-1480 kg)Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
Coupé ___________________________ 3930-4060 lbs.
(1785-1840 kg)
Viggen, Coupé ____________________ 4060 lbs. (1840 kg)
5-door __________________________ 3980-4100 lbs.
(1805-1860 kg)
Viggen, 5-door ____________________ 4100 lbs. (1860 kg)
Convertible ______________________ 3940-4020 lbs.
(1785-1825 kg)
Viggen, Convertible ________________ 3990 lbs. (1810 kg)
Maximum axle load
front ____________________________ 2300 lbs. (1045 kg)
rear ____________________________ 1930 lbs. (875 kg)
Weight distribution:
Curb weight, front/rear ______________ approx. 62/38 %
GVW, front/rear ___________________ approx. 58/42%
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236 Technical data Maximum permitted load in trunk
Coupé and 5-door at curb weight plus
4 passengers at 155 lbs. (70 kg) ______ 130 lbs. (60 kg)
For each passenger less in the rear seat the load may be
increased by 100 lbs. (45 kg)
Convertible at curb weight and
3 passengers at 155 lbs. (70 kg) ______ 120 lbs. (55 kg)
Coupé and 5-door at curb weight and
rear seat right down ________________ 475 lbs. (215 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 items.
 When goods are being transported their security is important,
especially if the car is being used with the rear seat down.
Max. permitted roof load ____________ 220 lbs. (100 kg)
Trailer weights:
Trailer with brakes _________________ Max. 3500 lbs.
(1588 kg)
Trailer without brakes _______________ Max. 1000 lbs.
(450 kg)
Recommended towbar-ball load ______ 110-165 lbs.
(50-75 kg)
Maximum towing speed, trailer with
brakes __________________________ 62 mph (100 km/h)
The above max. weights and speed limit are those which Saab
Automobile AB permits. Note that the national rules may set lim-
its to permitted weights and speed; see also page 173.
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Engine Engine oilType _____________________________ 4 cyl, 2 overhead
camshafts,
16 valves and 2 bal-
ancer shafts
Cylinder bores ______________________ 3.54" (90 mm)
Stroke:
2.0 Turbo _________________________ 3.071" (78 mm)
Viggen __________________________ 3.543” (90 mm)
Swept volume:
2.0 Turbo _________________________ 121 cu.in.
(1,985 dm
3)
Viggen __________________________ 140 cu.in.
(2.290 dm3)
Idling speed _______________________ 900 rpm
Antifreeze _________________________ Saab-approved
antifreeze
Coolant volume, cooling system ________ 8.7 qts. (8.5 l)
Oil recommendation: We recommend the use of oils that are available from your
Saab dealer, for regular oil changes. These oils fulfill the most
stringent requirements set by API and ACEA classifications.
Basic recommendations for Saab engines
 SAE 5W-30 or 0W-30, 5W-40.
The oil should be semi or fully synthetic and fulfill grade re-
quirements for ACEA A3/B3, API SJ or higher. In addition to API
and ACEA the ILSAC GF-3 specification is approved for use in
applicable markets.
Fully synthetic oils with viscosity’s 0W-40/50 of well known
brands and fulfilling minimum ACEA A3/B3 are also recom-
mended, especially for extreme driving conditions.
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238 Technical dataOil specification
Oil for gasoline engines is classified by the API (American Pe-
troleum Institute) and ACEA (European Automobile Manufac-
turers Associations) standards.
API classifies engine oil into grade classes SH (since 1993) and
SJ (since 1996). The SJ class fulfils more stringent require-
ments and has lower phosphorous level. A new grade API SL,
introduced 2001, fulfils even higher requirements.
These grade classes are most often combined with correspond-
ing classes for diesel engines. The class designations for diesel
engines begins with the letter "C" (Commercial). For example a
grade combination suitable for both types of engine could be
API SH/CD, SJ/CF or SL/CF.
Under the ACEA nomenclature, oils are divided into Class A for
gasoline engines and Class B for diesel engine passenger cars.
There is a further class for heavy diesel engines. Each class is
divided into grades: 1,2 and 3 where grades 2 and 3 normally
encompass semi- and fully synthetic oils. The diesel class also
has a fourth grade, B4, which encompasses tests and regula-
tions aimed at improving the performance of direct injection
diesel engines.
In the same way as in the API system, gasoline and diesel
engine specifications are combined for products that can be
used in both types of engine. For example, a grade designation
could be ACEA A2/B2 or ACEA A3/B3, B4.
Viscosity: The viscosity of oil is classified according to the SAE standard.
Nowadays, multigrade oils are always used in cars. The proper-
ties of these oils facilitate starting the car in cold weather but
mean that the oil is also viscous enough to coat all moving parts
under high pressures and with high outside air temperatures.
Multigrade oils are graded with two viscosity’s, e.g. 5W-30,
where 5W meets certain viscosity requirements at -4°F (-20°C),
while 30 fulfils requirements at 212°F (100°C).
Oil capacity inc. filter (on changing) _____ 4.0 l
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Fuel Engine variantsFuel-tank capacity __________________ 17 U.S. gal. (64 l)
For optimum performance, we recommend
the following:
2.0 Turbo 185 bhp *) ________________ 90 AON, unleaded
gasoline,
minimum 87 AON
2.0 Turbo 205 bhp and Viggen ________ 93 AON**),
unleaded gasoline,
minimum 87 AON
*) Offered in Canada only
**) If the car is filled with 90 AON gasoline
and the outdoor temperature is above
77-86°F (25-30°C), a slight decrease in
engine performance may be noticeable.
2.0 Turbo 185 hp, manual transmission *)Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ 185 hp (136 kW)
Max. torque (man.), EEC at 2100 rpm _ 194.0 ft.lb (263 Nm)
Compression ratio _________________ 8.8:1 2.0 Turbo 185 hp, automatic transmissionRating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ 185 hp (136 kW)
Max. torque EEC at 1900 rpm ________ 184.4 ft.lb. (250 Nm)
Compression ratio _________________ 8.8:1 2.0 Turbo 205 hp, manual transmissionRating, EEC, at 5500 rpm ___________ 205 hp (151 kW)
Max. torque EEC at 2200 rpm ________ 206.5 ft.lb (280 Nm)
Compression ratio _________________ 8.8:12.0 Turbo 205 hp, automatic transmissionRating, EEC, at 5750 rpm ___________ 205 hp (151 kW)
Max. torque EEC at 1900 rpm ________ 184.4 ft.lb (250 Nm)
Compression ratio _________________ 8.8:12.3 Turbo 230 hp, manual transmissionRating, EEC, at 5500 rpm ___________ 230 hp (169 kW)
Max. torque EEC at 2500 rpm ________ 258.1 ft.lb (350 Nm)
Compression ratio _________________ 9.3:1
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240 Technical dataElectrical system
Drive belts

Manual transmission
Automatic transmission
Voltage ___________________________ 12 V
Battery capacity ____________________ 60 Ah
Starter motor ______________________ 1.4 kW
Alternator rating ____________________ 130 A/14 V
Firing order ________________________ 1-3-4-2
Spark plugs:
2.0 Turbo 185 bhp__________________ NGK PFR 6H-10
2.0 Turbo 205 bhp __________________ NGK PFR 6H-10
Viggen __________________________ NGK PFR 6H-10
Electrode gap ______________________ 0.95 mm
(0.03740”)
Outside lengthCars with A/C compressor ____________ 2345 mm
Cars without A/C compressor __________ 1805 mmDrive belt
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Type _____________________________ 5-speed, fully
synchronized with
final-drive gear and
differential
Oil type (for topping-up) ______________ Saab synthetic man-
ual gearbox oil
Oil capacity _______________________ 1.8 qts. (1.8 l)
Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in 5th gear 26/42
Type _____________________________ Electronically con-
trolled 4-speed with
torque converter
and differential
Gear selector positions ______________ P R N D 3 2 1
Oil quantity, total ___________________ 7.4 qts. (7.2 litres)
Oil volume (on changing) _____________ 3.4 qts. (3.25 litres)
Oil type ___________________________ Texaco Texamatic
Dextron III, mineral
oil based
Clutch type ________________________ Hydraulically-oper-
ated plate clutches,
brake bands and
one-way clutches
Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in 4th gear 25/40
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