270 SpecificationsGeneral Overall length, including bumpers:
9-5 Sedan _______________________ 190.0 in (4827 mm)
9-5 Wagon ______________________ 190.1 in (4828 mm)
Overall width, including door mirrors ____ 80.4 in (2042 mm)
Maximum height:
9-5 Sedan _______________________ 58.1 in (1475 mm)
9-5 Wagon ______________________ 59.1 in (1501 mm)
Wheelbase _______________________ 106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground clearance __________________ approx. 6.6 in
(167 mm)
Tr a c k :
Front __________________________ 59.9 in (1522 mm) *)
Rear ___________________________ 59.9 in (1522 mm) *)
Turning circle (curb to curb) ___________ 37,1 ft (11.3 m)
Turning circle (measured at vehicle extrem-
ities) ___________________________ 39,0 ft (11.9 m)
Number of seats (incl. driver) _________ 5
*) Specified track applies to wheel sizes:
6 x 15 & 6.5 x 16
Gross vehicle weight
(GVW)
Maximum train
weight
(GVW + max. trailer
weight)
Maximum axle load,
front
Maximum axle load,
rear Permissible load (in addition to driver) = GVW minus curb weight
The maximum permissible axle load, front or rear, must not be exceeded.
The maximum permissible axle load, front or rear, must not be exceeded. Chassis number in engine bay Weight ready for driving (i.e. with full fuel
tank, washer-fluid reservoir, standard
tools and spare wheel) ______________ 3460–3780 lbs.
(1570–1715 kg)
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) ___________ 4390–4710 lbs.
(1990–2135 kg)
Maximum axle load:
Front ___________________________ 2590 lbs. (1175 kg)
Rear, 9-5 Sedan ___________________ 2310 lbs. (1050 kg)
Rear, 9-5 Wagon __________________ 2480 lbs. (1125 kg)
Weight distribution:
Curb weight, front/rear ______________ 60/40 %
GVW, front/rear ___________________ 50/50 %
Maximum roof load __________________ 220 lbs (100 kg)
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278 SpecificationsWheels and tires
(recommended dimensions)
2.3t 2.3 Turbo 2.3T
Summer tires205/65 R15 94 V X – –
215/55 R16 93 V X X X
225/45 R17 94 W XL/RF X X XWinter tires205/65 R15 94 Q X – –
205/55 R16 91 Q X X X
215/55 R16 93 Q X X X
225/45 R17 94 Q XL/RF X X XWheel sizes6 x 15” X – –
6,5 x 16” X X X
7 x 17” X X X15" wheels must not be fitted to the 2.3 Turbo and 2.3T since the size of
the brake discs prohibits this.
Speed ratings and load indices, see page 241.
Always contact an authorized Saab dealer if you wish to fit other wheels
or tires than those fitted as standard.
Compact spare:
Wheel ___________________________ 4 x 16
Tire _____________________________ T115/70 R16
Pressure_________________________ 60 psi (420 kPa)
Maximum life _____________________ 2,200 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 x 15*)_____ 205/65 R15
6.5 x 16_____205/55 R16 M+S or
215/55 R16
Snow chains must not be fitted to 17" wheels.
Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Contact an authorized Saab dealer for advice on snow chains.NOTICEWheels larger than 17” must not be fitted.
Wheel offset must be 49 mm.
Vehicles with 12.05 in (306 mm) front brake discs must not use
15” rims.
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279 Specifications
Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tiresTire size Load/speed
mph (km/h)
1)
Fr o nt
kPa/psiRear
kPa/psi
205/65 R15 94 V 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 230/33 210/30
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 230/33 210/30
1–5 pers./100– (160–) 280/41 260/38
215/55 R16 93 V 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 220/32
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 220/32
1–5 pers./100– (160–) 290/42 270/39
225/45 R17 94 W
XL/RF1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190) 250/36 240/35
4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190) 250/36 240/35
1–5 pers./120– (190–) 300/43 290/42
205/65 R15 94 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 240/35
Winter tire
for 2.3t4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38 260/38
205/55 R16 91 Q
Winter tire.
All variants.1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 240/35
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38 260/38
215/55 R16 93 Q
Winter tire.
All variants.1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 240/35
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38 260/38
225/45 R17 94 Q
XL/RF
Winter tire.
All variants.1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36 250/36
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 270/39 270/39
T115/70 R16
Spare wheelMax 50 (80) 420/60 420/60
1) Do not exceed posted speed limits.
By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the surrounding
air temperature.
The values for tire pressure in the table above are for tires at 68°F (20°C).
The tire pressure will increase as the tires become warm (e.g. during motor-
way driving), and decrease as they cool.
When the temperature of the tires increase or decrease by 10 degrees the
tire pressure will correspondingly increase or decrease by 10 kPa/2 psi
(0.1 bar).
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283 Index
Index
AA/C system, fault diagnosis
_______ 252
A/C system, maintenance
_________ 252
ABS brakes
____________________ 168
ACC
__________________________ 75
ACC functions
___________________ 78
ACC, automatic climate control
_____ 75
ACC, calibration
_________________ 83
ACC, condensation _______________ 84
ACC, programming _______________ 81
ACC, useful tips
_________________ 83
Adjusting the steering wheel
_______ 120
Adjustment, seats
________________ 12
Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis
and maintenance ______________ 252
Air distribution, ACC ______________ 80
Airbag
_________________________ 31
Alarm _________________________ 46
Alarm functions
__________________ 49
Alarm signals
________________ 46
, 49
Alternator
_____________________ 212
Alternator drive belt
__________ 212
, 275
Alternator rating
________________ 275
Anticorrosion treatment
___________ 256
Antidazzle rear-view mirror
________ 125
Ashtrays
______________________ 131
Audio System
___________________ 85
Audio System, quick guide
_________ 87
Autochecking of lights on starting
____ 60Automatic climate control (ACC)
_____ 75
Automatic transmission, technical
data
_________________________ 276
Aviod theft, tip
__________________ 197
BBattery
________________________ 210
Battery charging/replacing
________ 211
Battery, boost starting
____________ 191
Before a long journey ____________ 258
Before towing a camper or trailer
___ 181
Belt guide
______________________ 17
Boost starting using jump leads
____ 191
Brake and clutch fluid
____________ 208
Brake-fluid reservoir
_____________ 208
Brakes, technical data ____________ 277
Bulbs, changing
________________ 215
Bulbs, table of
__________________ 226
Buying new tires ________________ 235
CCD changer
_____________________ 97
CD player
______________________ 95
CHECK messages
_______________ 67
CHECKING
_____________________ 67
Calibration, ACC
_________________ 83
Cancelling the programmed settings
_81
Car alarm
______________________ 46
Car care
______________________ 199
Cargo net, 9-5 Wagon
____________ 142Carpeting, care of
_______________ 253
Cassette player
__________________ 92
Catalytic converter, important
considerations _________________ 152
Central locking ___________________ 40
Change language in SID
___________ 68
Change of address notification
_____ 266
Changing a wheel
_______________ 247
Changing bulbs
_________________ 215
Changing wiper blades
___________ 213
Charger/Jump starting ____________ 193
Charging the battery/Jump starting
__ 193
Chassis number
________________ 280
Chassis number, key to
___________ 281
Checks before towing a camper or
trailer
________________________ 181
Child safety
_____________________ 23
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 43
Cleaning, engine bay
_____________ 255
Clock
_______________________ 67
, 68
Color code, body
________________ 280
Color code, trim _________________ 280
Compact spare wheel
____________ 246
Compass
______________________ 126
Condensation, ACC
_______________ 84
Coolant
_______________________ 207
Courtesy Headlight Feature
________ 70
Cruise control
__________________ 167
Cup holder
_____________________ 134
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286 IndexRoof load
_____________________ 183
Running-in ____________________ 174
SSDM
_________________________ 267
SID
___________________________ 63
Saab 9-5 Audio System
___________ 85
Saab Information Display (SID)
_____ 63
Saab Parking Assistance
_________ 194
Safety belts
_____________________ 17
Safety belts, care of
_____________ 253
Safety-belt pretensioners
__________ 18
Safety-belt reminder
______________ 17
Seats
__________________________ 12
Securing a load
__________________ 44
Selector lever indication, automatic
transmission
___________________ 63
Sentronic, manual mode
__________ 163
Service costs
__________________ 265
Service information
______________ 266
Service intervals
________________ 264
Service record retention
__________ 265
Settings, seats
__________________ 12
Side airbags
____________________ 35
Signalling, horn _________________ 120
Sliding floor, 9-5 Wagon
__________ 143
Snow chains
___________________ 176
Spare wheel ___________________ 246
Spare wheel and tools
___________ 145
Spark plugs
____________________ 275
Speedometer ________________ 60
, 61Starting in cold weather, ACC
_______ 81
Starting in hot weather, ACC _______ 81
Steering wheel adjustment
________ 120
Steering, technical data
__________ 277
Steps for determining correct load
limit
_________________________ 244
Stone-chip damage, repairing
______ 255
Storage compartments
___________ 132
Sun visors
_____________________ 131
Sunroof
_______________________ 128
Suspension ____________________ 277
Suspension, technical data
________ 277
Switches
_______________________ 69
Symboler ________________________ 9
Systems, adjustment
_____________ 282
TTCS OFF
_______________________ 59
Table of fuses
__________________ 229
Tachometer
_____________________ 60
Tailgate, opening
________________ 44
Tank gauge
_____________________ 61
Technical data __________________ 269
Telematics
_____________________ 107
Temperature control, ACC
_________ 77
Temperature gauge, engine ________ 61
Temperature zones, ACC
__________ 77
Textile carpeting
________________ 253
Through-load hatch ______________ 137
Tie Downs
_____________________ 137
Tightening torque, wheel studs
_____ 247Tip, driving at night
______________ 185
Tip, to avoid theft
________________ 197
Tire chains
_____________________ 239
Tire date code __________________ 245
Tire inspection and rotation
________ 234
Tire markings
___________________ 241
Tire pressure ___________________ 186
Tire sidewall labeling
_____________ 240
Tire terminology and definitions
____ 242
Tire, compact spare
______________ 246
Tires
_____________________ 233
, 278
Tires, winter
____________________ 278
Tools
_________________________ 145
Touching-in the paintwork
_________ 255
Towbar attachment
______________ 178
Towbar load
____________________ 182
Towing the car __________________ 188
Towing, automatics
______________ 188
Traction
_______________________ 171
Trailer weights
__________________ 271
Treadwear indicators
_____________ 235
Trionic
________________________ 202
Trip computer
___________________ 63
Trip meter
______________________ 60
Trunk
_________________________ 135
Trunk lid, opening
________________ 44
Turbo gauge
____________________ 62
Turbo, points to note
_____________ 151
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