Starting and driving
165
Driving considerations
with compact spare
wheel/tire fitted
For long trips
Before starting off on a long journey, it is
advisable to have your car inspected over
by your Saab dealer.
Obtain a few important items to take along
on your journey such as spare bulbs, wiper
blades, fuses, a Poly-Vee-belt and the like.
You can check some points yourself before-
hand:
NOTE
To avoid damaging a punctured alloy
wheel this can be placed outsideup in the
spare-wheel well but only while driving to
the closest workshop.
WARNING
A general rule is that all heavy loads must
be well secured in the luggage compart-
ment, see page 129.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) as the
tire can overheat and adversely affect the
handling of the car.
•
Make sure that the engine is in good con-
dition.
The tire should be inflated to 60 psi
(
420 kPa).
• Check that no oil or fuel leaks out of the
engine or gearbox/transmission.
The following should be observed when the
compact spare wheel (T115/70 R16) is
installed:
• Inspect the Poly-Vee-belt and replace it if
it shows any signs of wear.
•
•
Check the battery charge.
The compact spare is light and easy to
handle when changing the wheel. Do not
drive farther than necessary with the com-
pact spare fitted – the maximum life of the
wheel is only just over 2000 miles
Check the tires for tread pattern and air
pressure, including the compact spare
wheel.
•
•
Take an extra car key/remote control and
keep it separate, see also page 30.
Check the brakes.
(3,500
km). Have the standard wheel
repaired and reinstalled as soon as possi-
ble.
• Check all bulbs.
The car’s ground clearance is reduced with
the compact spare fitted. Note that only one
compact spare wheel may be used at any
time. Takecarenot tohit thecurbanddo not
fit snow chains. Leave the wheel cover off,
so that the warning text is readily visible.
• Check for the presence of the tool kit and
the jack in the car.
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
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| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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