2006 SAAB 9-3 oil

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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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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310 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.
Symbol 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.
Low engine oil level.
Fill oil now.
Engine malfunction.
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.
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. Replace battery.
2: standard key
0: valet key
Key No: 1
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.
Parking assistance
Contact Saab dealer.
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313 Index
Index
AA/C
__________________________ 113
Adjustment, steering wheel
________ 128
Air conditioning
_________________ 113
Air filter
_______________________ 222
Airbag
_________________________ 32
Anchorage eyes
________________ 149
Anti-corrosion treatment
__________ 280
Antilock braking system __________ 181
Anti-spin
______________________ 183
Ashtrays ______________________ 144
Autochecking of lights, warning and
indicator lights
__________________ 88
Autodimming
_______________ 133
, 134
Automatic climate control (ACC)
____ 115
Automatic tire pressure monitoring __ 254
Automatic transmission
___________ 173
ABS brakes
____________________ 181
ACC
_________________________ 115
BBattery
_______________________ 226
Bedding-in of new brake pads
_____ 171
Before towing a trailer
____________ 201
Brake fluid, grade
_______________ 303Brakes
________________________ 180
Braking _______________________ 180
Bulb changing
__________________ 232
Bulb table
_____________________ 246
Buying new tires
________________ 260
CCabin lighting
__________________ 141
Cabin lighting, Convertible
_________ 80
Car alarm
______________________ 58
Car transport ___________________ 207
Care of air conditioning
___________ 283
Change of address notification
_____ 290
Changing a tire
_________________ 273
Changing bulbs _________________ 232
Changing engine oil
_____________ 220
Changing the battery, remote control
_56
Changing wiper blades
___________ 230
Checking the number of remote
controls
_______________________ 55
Checks before towing a trailer
_____ 201
Child safety
_____________________ 24
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 54
Child seats
_____________________ 24
Cigarette lighter
_________________ 144
Cleaning the engine bay
__________ 277
Cleaning upholstery
_____________ 276
Climate control system, manual
____ 110
Closing the soft top manually,
Convertible
____________________ 70Closing the soft top, Convertible
_____ 66
Clutch interlock
_________________ 172
Compact spare _________________ 270
Compass
______________________ 137
Condensation water, A/C
_________ 113
Convertible
_____________________ 63
Convertible, washing
_____________ 278
Coolant
_______________________ 222
Crash memory, see EDR
_________ 292
Cruise control
__________________ 179
Cup holder
_____________________ 142
DDate codes, tires
________________ 270
Deep water, driving through
_______ 204
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 267
Determining correct load, tires
_____ 269
Direction indicator stalk switch _____ 104
Direction indicators
______________ 104
Dome light, Convertible
___________ 243
Dome light, Sport Sedan __________ 242
Donor battery, boost starting
_______ 208
Door handles
____________________ 50
Door mirrors ___________________ 132
Drive belt
______________________ 229
Drive belt, length
________________ 301
Driver’s seat with memory
__________ 21
Driving at night
_________________ 205
Driving in cold climates
___________ 195
Driving in deep water
_____________ 204
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314 IndexDriving in hot climates
____________ 197
Driving techniques
______________ 193
Driving with a heavy load on hilly
roads
________________________ 175
Driving with a load
______________ 204
Driving with a roof load ___________ 202
Driving with the compact spare wheel
208
Driving with the trunk lid open
______ 204
EEasy entry, Convertible
____________ 75
Economical motoring
____________ 193
Electric engine heater ____________ 194
Electric heating, front seats
___ 114
, 123
Electric windows
________________ 129
Electric windows, Convertible
_______ 79
Electrical system, technical data ____ 300
Electrically adjustable seats
________ 20
Electronic steering wheel lock _____ 162
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
__ 185
Emergency opening of the narrow
backrest
_____________________ 150
Emergency operation of the sunroof
_ 140
Engine bay, cleaning
____________ 277
Engine heater
__________________ 194
Engine immobilizer
_______________ 57
Engine number
_________________ 307
Engine oil, checking
_____________ 219
Engine oil, grade
________________ 298
Engine oil, volume ______________ 299Engine temperature gauge
_________ 90
Engine, description
______________ 215
Engine, technical data ____________ 297
Engines
_______________________ 300
Event Data Recorders (EDR)
______ 292
Extra electrical socket
____________ 144
EDR (Event Data Recorders)
______ 292
ESP, anti-skid system
____________ 185
FFacilitating entry to rear seat,
Convertible
____________________ 75
Factors affecting fuel consumption
__ 193
Filler cap
______________________ 168
Filling a portable fuel container
_____ 169
Filling up
______________________ 167
Flat spots, tires
_________________ 259
Floor jack
_____________________ 274
Folding down the rear seat
________ 146
Front fog lights
_________________ 104
Front towing eye ________________ 205
Fuel container
__________________ 169
Fuel gauge
_____________________ 91
Fuel grade _____________________ 299
Fuel information
________________ 169
Functions, car alarm ______________ 61
Fuse panel in luggage compartment
_250
Fuse table
_____________________ 249
Fuses
________________________ 247
GGear selector indicator, automatic
transmission
___________________ 92
Gearbox number ________________ 307
General safety instructions,
Convertible
____________________ 64
Glove box
_____________________ 144
Glovebox lighting
________________ 244
GDO, garage door opener
_________ 134
HHandbrake
_____________________ 187
Hazard warning lights
____________ 105
Head restraint, Convertible
_________ 76
Head restraints
__________________ 23
Headlight flasher ________________ 103
Headlight levelling _______________ 102
Headlights
_____________________ 102
Heated door mirrors
_____________ 114
Hood
_________________________ 214
Horn __________________________ 128
Horn button
____________________ 128
IIf a tire goes flat
_________________ 264
Ignition switch
__________________ 160
Immobilizer
_____________________ 57
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315 Index
Important considerations for driving
_ 164
Important information, petrol-engined
cars with catalytic converters
_____ 165
Indicator lights
___________________ 84
Inflation, tires __________________ 257
Information about fuel
____________ 169
Instrument illumination, adjusting
___ 103
Interior lighting
_________________ 141
Interior lighting, Convertible
________ 80
Interior rearview mirror
___________ 133
Intermittent malfunctioning, central
locking
_______________________ 52
JJump starting
__________________ 208
KKey
___________________________ 50
Kick-down
_____________________ 175
LLabeling, tire sidewall
____________ 264
Labels and plates, location
________ 307
Lashing eyes
___________________ 149
Laying the car up
_______________ 189
Leather upholstery, cleaning
_______ 277Lighting in luggage compartment,
Convertible
____________________ 81
Limp-home
____________________ 164
Limp-home, automatic transmission
_175
Load carriers, roof
_______________ 202
Load indices, tires _______________ 266
Loading your vehicle _____________ 267
Load-through hatch ______________ 148
Locking a car with flat battery
_______ 53
Locks
__________________________ 50
Long-term parking
_______________ 189
Luggage compartment
___________ 146
Luggage compartment lighting
_ 142
, 150
Luggage compartment lighting,
changing
_____________________ 244
Luggage compartment lighting,
Convertible ____________________ 81
LATCH (child safety)
______________ 25
MMain instrument panel
_____________ 84
Main/dipped beam
______________ 103
Maintenance schedule ___________ 288
Manual climate control ___________ 110
Manual gear selection ____________ 178
Manual gearbox
________________ 172
Manual tripping of car alarm
________ 60
Materials used in the car, reclamation
282
Memory, driver’s seat
_____________ 21
Messages on SID, Convertible
______ 73Milometer
_______________________ 89
Mug holder ____________________ 142
MAXI fuses ____________________ 248
NNew tires, buying
________________ 260
Night driving
___________________ 205
Number plate lighting, changing
____ 244
OOil capacity, engine
______________ 299
Opening handles
_________________ 50
Opening the soft top, Convertible
____ 66
Outside mirrors
_________________ 132
Owner assistance _______________ 290
ORVR
________________________ 216
PPanic function, car alarm
___________ 60
Park Brake Shift Lock
____________ 174
Park Brake Shift Lock, temporary
override
______________________ 176
Parking
_______________________ 187
Parking aid ____________________ 190
Parking brake __________________ 187
Parking on a hill _________________ 188
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