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Car care
Winter tiresWinter (snow) tires are recommended for
winter climates where the majority of your
driving will be done on snow and ice. Winter
tires should be fitted to all four wheels to
maintain a proper balance. Your Saab
dealer can advise you of to the correct size
tire for your car (if different from the original
size) and also supply Saab approved winter
tires pre-mounted on steel or alloy rims.
Winter tires normally use a different speed
rating compared to summer/all season tires.
Make sure not to exce ed the stated speed
rating on the tires you use.
Make sure that wheels with sensors for tire
pressure monitoring are fitted during
replacement if the car has automatic tire
pressure monitoring.Tire date codeTires should be regarded as perishable
goods. As the tires age, the rubber becomes
progressively harder, and the road holding
ability of the tires diminishes. This is partic-
ularly true on winter tires.
Tires have a code that specifies their date of
manufacture. The first two digits denote the
week number and the last two digits the year
followed by a filled triangle.
Automatic tire pressure
monitoring systemThe system consists of a sensor in each
wheel and a common receiver. The sensors
are located inside the tire in direct connec-
tion with the air pressure valves.
Make sure that wheels with sensors for tire
pressure monitoring are fitted during
replacement if the car has automatic tire
pressure monitoring.
The system will trigger a warning/alarm if
the spare wheel is fitted because it has no
sensor. Tire pressure informa
tion is transmitted
wireless to the receiver.
The system checks the tire pressures when
speed exceeds 19 mph (30 km/h).
The system is self-programming which
means that the wheels can be shifted
around without any need for adjustment.
The sensor batteries last for 10 years or
around 160 000 km. The battery cannot be
replaced. The whole sensor must be
replaced.
WARNING
The system is an aid to the driver. The
driver always has the responsibility that
the tires have the correct air pressure.
For optimum safety, economy and com-
fort tire pressures should be checked reg-
ularly even if the automatic tire pressure
monitoring has not alarmed.
NOTICETire replacement must take place with
great care to avoid damaging the sensors
that are built together with the valves.
 Remove the rear side first, see page 255.
 Start to remove the tire opposite the valve.
 During removal the tire machine must not come closer than ±10° from the
valve.
 During fitting, start 20° after the valve and finish 20° before the valve.
 Do not inflate the tire with pressure higher than 102 psi (700 kPa).
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288 Technical dataWheels and tiresAll season tires
6.5x16" __________________________ 215/55 R16 93 H
7x17"____________________________ 225/50 R17 94 V
7.5x17" __________________________ 235/45 R17 94 V
Summer tires
7.5x18" __________________________ 235/45 R18 94 Y
Before changing to wheels/tires of another size, we recommend
that you contact an authorized Saab dealer regarding acceptable
options.
Winter (snow) tires
6.5x16" __________________________ 215/55 R16 93 Q
M+S
215/60 R16 95 Q
M+S
225/55 R16 95 Q
M+S
7x17"____________________________ 215/50 R17 95 Q
RF/XL M+S
225/50 R17 94 Q
M+SSpare wheel
Compact spare3
Wheel ___________________________ 4x16"
Tire _____________________________ 125/85 R16 99 M
Pressure _________________________ 420 kPa (60 psi)
Maximum life _____________________ 2200 miles
(3500 km)
Maximum speed ___________________ 50 mph (80 km/h)
Full size spare3
Wheel ___________________________ 6.5x16"
Tire _____________________________ 215/55 R16
Pressure _________________________ 250 kPa (36 psi)
Maximum life _____________________ 2200 miles
(3500 km)
Maximum speed ___________________ 50 mph (80 km/h)
Full size spare3
Wheel ___________________________ 7x17"
Tire _____________________________ 215/50 R17 95 W
RF/XL
Pressure _________________________ 290 kPa (42 psi)
Maximum life _____________________ 2200 miles
(3500 km)
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289 Technical data
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
6.5x16"_______ 215/55 R16 M+S or
215/55 R16
Before you purchase winter wheels we recommend that you obtain
information on the sizes suitable for your car. We therefore recom-
mend that you contact an authorised Saab dealer.
Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains.
Snow chains must not protrude more than 0.35 in. (9 mm) from the
tire’s tread and its inside.
Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16".
Snow chains must be tensioned after a short distance.
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 18" must not be fitted for reasons stated on
page 244.
Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb
if the car is heavily laden. This particularly applies to cars with
17" and 18" wheels.
Permitted wheel offset is 41 mm.
NOTICESnow chains
For all-wheel-drive models:
Wheel Tires
6.5x16_________225/55 R16 M+S
7x17__________ 215/50 R17 95 RF/XL M+S
Cars with the bigger brake discs (front brake disc diameter
13.58 in. (345 mm), must use 17"-wheels.
Before you purchase winter wheels we recommend that you obtain
information on the sizes suitable for your car. We therefore recom-
mend that you contact an authorised Saab dealer.
Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains.
Snow chains must not protrude more than 0.35 in. (9 mm) from the
tire’s tread and its inside.
Snow chains must be tensioned after a short distance.
Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only
be used with the following wheel-tire combinations:
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290 Technical dataRecommended tire/engine combinations
2.0 Turbo V6 engine all-wheel-
drive
models
All season tires
215/55 R16 93 H
3
––
225/50 R17 94 V – –
3
235/45 R17 94 V
33
–
Summer tires
235/45 R18 94 Y –
3 *)
3
Winter (snow) tires
215/55 R16 93 Q
33
–
215/60 R16 95 Q –
3 *)
3
225/55 R16 95 Q
33
–
215/50 R17 95 Q RF/XL – –3 **)
225/50 R17 94 Q – –3 ***)
Wheel sizes
6.5x16"
33
–
7.5x17"
33
–
7x17 – –3
7.5x18 – –
3
RF/XL = Reinforced (or Extra Load) tire.
*) with XWD
**) with snow chains
***) no snow chains
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291 Technical data
Recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires
Tire size Load/speed
mph (km/h)
*
Front
psi/kPaRear
psi/kPa
All season tires
215/55 R16 93 H 1–3 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–)35/240
36/250
41/28035/240
36/250
41/280
225/50 R17 94 V 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)
1–5 pers./100– (160–)35/240
36/250
41/28035/240
36/250
41/280
Summer tires
235/45 R18 94 Y 1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190)
4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190)
1–5 pers./120– (190–)36/250
36/250
41/28036/250
36/250
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
215/60 R16 95 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)35/240
41/28035/240
41/280
225/55 R16 95 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)35/240
41/28035/240
41/280
215/50 R17 95 Q
RF/XL1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)42/290
42/29042/290
42/290
225/50 R17 94 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)36/250
42/29036/250
42/290
Tire size Load/speed
mph (km/h)
*
Fr o nt
psi/kPaRear
psi/kPa
Compact spare
125/85 R16 99 M 3Max 50 (80) 60/420 60/420
Full size spare 3
215/55 R16 93V When the car has the same tire size, the
same load/speed information applies as for
the original tires.
215/50 R17 95 W
RF/XL,
all-wheel-drive
models only Max 50 (80) 42/290 42/290
* Do not exceed posted speed limits.
By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the surround-
ing 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 high-
way 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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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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