261 Specifications
Wheels and tires(recommended dimensions)
2.3 Turbo
All season tires
215/55 R16 93 H X
235/45 R17 94 V X
Winter tires
215/55 R16 93 Q X
225/45 R17 94 Q XL/RF X
235/45 R17 94 Q X
Wheel sizes
6.5 x 16” X
7 x 17” X
7.5 x 17” X
Before changing to wheels/tires of another size, we recommend
that you contact an authorized Saab dealer regarding acceptable
options.
Speed ratings and load indexes, see page 228.
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)
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262 SpecificationsNOTICESnow chains:
Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only
be used with the following wheel-tire combinations:
Wheels Tires
6.5 x 16”_______ 215/55 R16
Before you purchase winter wheels we recommend that you
obtain information on the sizes suitable for your car. We therefore
recommend 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).
NOTICEWheels larger than 17” must not be fitted.
Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb
if the car is heavily laden. This particularly applies to cars with
17" wheels.
Wheel offset must be 49 mm.
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263 Specifications
Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tiresTire size Load/speed
mph (km/h)
1)
Front
kPa/psiRear
kPa/psi
All season tires
215/55 R16 93 H 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36 230/33
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36 230/33
1–5 pers./100– (160–) 290/42 270/39
235/45 R17 94 V 1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190) 240/35 240/35
4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190) 240/35 240/35
1–5 pers./120– (190–) 280/41 280/41
Winter tires
215/55 R16 93 Q 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/RF1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36 250/36
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 270/39 270/39
235/45 R17 94 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 240/35
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38 260/38
Compact spare
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 motorway 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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271 Index
Temperature gauge, engine
________ 66
Temperature zones, ACC
__________ 81
Textile carpeting
________________ 241
Through-load hatch ______________ 131
Tie Downs
_____________________ 131
Tightening torque, wheel studs
_____ 237
Time display
___________________ 106
Tip, driving at night
______________ 179
Tip, to avoid theft
_______________ 166
Tips, ACC
______________________ 86
Tire chains ____________________ 226
Tire date code __________________ 231
Tire direction of rotation
__________ 231
Tire inspection and rotation ________ 221
Tire markings
__________________ 228
Tire pressure ___________________ 180
Tire sidewall labeling
_____________ 227
Tire terminology and definitions
____ 229
Tire, compact spare
_____________ 235
Tires
_____________________ 220
, 261
Tires, winter
___________________ 261
Touching-in the paintwork
_________ 243
Towbar attachment
______________ 174
Towbar load
___________________ 178
Towing the car _________________ 181
Towing, automatics
______________ 181
Traffic programme ________________ 99
Trailer weights
__________________ 259
Treadwear indicators
____________ 222
Trionic
________________________ 190
Trip computer
___________________ 68
Trip meter
______________________ 64Trunk
_________________________ 129
Trunk lid, opening
________________ 47
Tuning
_________________________ 93
Turbo gauge
____________________ 67
Turbo, points to note
_____________ 144
UUnder the hood
_________________ 189
Uniform tire quality grading
________ 224
Upholstery and trim
______________ 241
Upholstery and trim, care of
_______ 241
VVanity mirrors
__________________ 125
Vehicle Data Collection
___________ 255
Ventilated front seats
_____________ 87
Viscosity, engine oil
______________ 260
WWarning labels
___________________ 7
Warning light, AIR BAG
____________ 37
Warning lights
___________________ 58
Washers
______________________ 200
Washers, windshield
_____________ 201
Washing the car
________________ 242
Waxing and polishing
____________ 243
Wear indicators, tires ____________ 222What Will You See After an Airbag
Inflates?
_______________________ 38
Wheel replacement
______________ 225
Wheel, change
_________________ 237
Wheels and tires ________________ 261
Wheels and tires, sizes
___________ 261
When it is time for new tires
_______ 222
Windshield washers
______________ 77
Windshield wipers
________________ 77
Winter tires
________________ 231
, 261
Wiper blades, replacing
___________ 200
Wipers and washers
__________ 77
, 200
XXenon headlight
________________ 202
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