2009 SAAB 9-5 Owners Manual

257 Specifications
General______________ 258
Engine ______________ 260
Fuel_________________ 260
Engine oil ____________ 260
Engine variants _______ 260
Electrical system______ 260
Brake system_________ 260
Wheels and tires ______ 261
Plates and labels ______ 264
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Specifications
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258 SpecificationsGeneral Overall length, including bumpers:
9-5 Sedan _______________________ 190.4 in (4836 mm)
9-5 SportCombi __________________ 190.6 in (4841 mm)
Overall width, including door mirrors ____ 80.4 in (2042 mm)
Maximum height:
9-5 Sedan _______________________ 57.3 in (1454 mm)
9-5 SportCombi __________________ 57.7 in (1465 mm)
Wheelbase _______________________ 106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground clearance at gross vehicle weight approx. 4.6 in
(116 mm)
Tr a c k :
Front __________________________ 59.9 in (1522 mm) *)
Rear ___________________________ 60.2 in (1528 mm) *)
Turning circle (curb to curb) ___________ 37.1 ft (11.3 m)
Turning circle (measured at vehicle extremi-
ties) _____________________________ 39.0 ft (11.9 m)
Number of seats (incl. driver) _________ 5
*) Specified track applies to wheel sizes: 6.5 x 16

VIN on cars sold in
USAVIN on cars sold in CanadaPermissible 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) ____________________ 3450–3760 lbs.
(1565–1705 kg)
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) ___________ 4390–4700 lbs.
(1990–2130 kg)
Maximum axle load:
Front ___________________________ 2590 lbs. (1175 kg)
Rear, 9-5 Sedan ___________________ 2310 lbs. (1050 kg)
Rear, 9-5 SportCombi ______________ 2480 lbs. (1125 kg)
Weight distribution:
Curb weight, front/rear ______________ 60/40 %
GVW, front/rear ___________________ 50/50 %
Maximum roof load __________________ 220 lbs. (100 kg)
Maximum luggage compartment load§ ___ 176 lbs. (80 kg)
Maximum combined load, luggage
compartment and roof ________________ 264 lbs. (120 kg)
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259 Specifications
Trailer
Luggage compartment
Luggage compartment, length, 9-5 Sedan:
Rear seat upright _________________ 43.0 in (1092 mm)
Rear seat folded down _____________ 67.5 in (1714 mm)
Luggage compartment, length,
9-5 SportCombi:
Rear seat upright _________________ 42.8 in (1087 mm)
Rear seat folded __________________ 68.2 in (1732 mm)
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.
 When carrying a load in the luggage compartment, make sure
that it is tied down securely, particularly when part or all of the
rear seat is folded down.
Maximum towing speed:
Trailer with brakes _________________ 60 mph (100 km/h)
Trailer without brakes _______________ Local restrictions
apply
Maximum weight:
Trailer with brakes _________________ 3500 lbs (1588 kg)
Trailer without brakes ______________ 1000 lbs (450 kg)
Maximum load on ball hitch __________ 110–165 lbs
(50–75 kg)
The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by
Saab Automobile AB.
Note that local restrictions may apply to trailer speeds and weights
(see page 174).
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260 SpecificationsEngine Fuel Engine oil
Engine variants
Electrical system
Brake system
4-cylinder ________________________ Four cylinders, twin
overhead cam-
shafts, 16 valves
and two balancer
shafts.
Cylinder bores _____________________ 3.54 in (90 mm)
Stroke ___________________________ 3.54 in (90 mm)
Swept volume _____________________ 139.7 cu.in
(2.290 litres)
Idling speed _______________________ 825 rpm (man.)
860 rpm (aut.)
Antifreeze_________________________ Saab-approved
antifreeze
Coolant capacity ___________________ 7.8 qts (7.4 litres)
Fuel-tank capacity __________________ 18.0 gal. (68 litres)
Gasoline Octane
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or
higher.
Although not required, use higher octane fuel for optimum perfor-
mance - 93 octane.
Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used, although not
lower than 87 octane. However, engine performance will fall
slightly and heavy loading and laboring should be avoided.
For further information on fuel, see page 148.Oil capacity incl. filter (on changing) _____ 4.1 qts (4.0 litres)
2.3 Turbo
Rating, SAE at 5000 rpm ____________ 260 hp (191 kW)
Maximum torque, SAE at 1900 rpm ____ 258.0 ft.lb.
(350 Nm)
Voltage ___________________________ 12 V
Battery capacity ____________________ 70 Ah
Footbrake (ABS) ____________________ Hydraulic, dual-
circuit brake sys-
tem. Diagonally
split circuit with vac-
uum servo unit.
Disc brakes front
and rear. EBD, see
page 160.
Parkingbrake _______________________ Acts on rear wheels
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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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264 SpecificationsPlates and labels When consulting your Saab dealer, it may
be necessary to quote the car’s V.I.N.,
engine and gearbox numbers.
1 V.I.N. number, inside windshield.
2 V.I.N. label and certification label.
3 Gearbox number.
4 Engine number.
5Canada: Label for tire pressure and
color codes (trim and body).
USA: Label for tire pressure can be
found on the left B-pillar, see also page
229. Color codes (trim and body) can be
found on the V.I.N. label on the B-pillar.
6 Chassis number, stamped on body.
IB4528
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2
6
5
4
3
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