Saab 1987 900 Owner's Manual page 58

56 Car care and scheduled maintenance
This figure indicates b raking performance tha t format ion presented I'epresen ts results obta inab le
can be m et or exceeded bv the vehicles to which it
by
skilled drivers under controlled road and ve-
applies under different
c~ndi(ions
ofloading and
h ide conditions, and the info nn a tion may not be
,\lith partia l fai lures of the braking system . The in- correct under other condi tions.
This table applies to all 1987 Saab 900 models.
A. Fully operational
Light load
170
service brake
Maximum load 200
B. E111ergency service brakes
(wi th 390 partia l senice
390
brake systell1 failure)
290
C. Bra ke power unit fai lure
MaxilTIUm load
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0 100 200 300 400
500
Stopping distance In feet from 60 mph
Vehicle stopping distance
The following information is provided in
a ccordance with the requirements of the
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 575- Con-
sumer Information as it pertains to Saab
a utomobiles. Procedures estabilished by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-
ministration are used in conducting the
tests and the information may be used for
comparison with other makes.
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Steering
All models have rack a nd pinion type ste-
ering w ith power assist.
Models with 8 valve engines
Check the fluid level in the servo reservoir
regularly, with the engine off. The dipstick
in the reservoir cap is graduated separately
for cold and w arm fluid . Ifthe car has reac-
hed its normal running temperature, the
fluid level should be between the marks for
warm
(A)
and cold (B). Ifthe fluid level is
checked when the car is cold, the level
should be between the cold fluid (B) m ark
and the tip ofthe dipstick (C). Top up vvi th
fluid labeled
"GM
Power Steering Fluid"
only. Do not use automatic tra nsmission
fluid.
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0
B
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