2008 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 233

95_US_M08.book Page 233 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM Car care and technical information Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds" on your vehicle´s label. 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds. 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.). 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. 233 Tire date code Tires should be regarded as perishable goods. As the tires age, the rubber becomes progressively harder, and the roadholding ability of the tires diminishes. This is particularly true on winter tires. Tires now have a date-code marking for the year of manufacture. The first two digits denote the week number and the two last digits the year followed by a filled triangle. Tire direction of rotation The direction of rotation is important for the majority of tires. These tires have a marking on the side of the tire. The marking may state "Tire rotation" together with an arrow or the text "Facing out". The tire must rotate in the same direction for its entire service life. Winter tires Winter (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 exceed 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.