Starting and driving
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Gear changing
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Tostart the engine the clutchpedal must
be fully depressed.
WARNING
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Make ita habitto keepyour foot on the
brake when selecting a drive position,
to prevent the car from creeping for-
ward (or backwards if reverse is
selected).
The gear positions are marked on the gear
lever. Before reverse (R) can be engaged,
you must lift the ring underneath the
gear-lever knob.
To change gear, fully depress the clutch
pedal and then release it smoothly. It is
inadvisable to drive with your hand resting
on the gear lever, as this can increase the
wear on the gearbox.
When shifting down from 5th to 4th gear,
ease the gear lever straight back, without
applying any lateral pressure. This will pre-
vent 2nd gear being engaged by mistake,
which can result in overreving and possible
damage to the engine.
The car must be at a standstill before
P,Ror Nisselected.Youhavetohave
your foot on the brake pedal to move
the lever out of park. If the car is still
movingwhen adriveposition is subse-
quently selected, this could cause an
accident or damage the automatic
transmission.
Shift-up indicator for improved fuel
economy
(U.S. models only)
Cars equipped with a manual transmission
have a "Shift-up" light on the instrument
panel. The light begins to work after the
vehicle is warmed up and provides you with
a good indication when to shift to a higher
gear.
It is not necessary or recommended to
follow the shift-up recommendations in all
driving conditions, for example, when driv-
ing in heavy urban traffic or steep downhill
grades.
However, shiftingwith thelightshouldresult
in improved fuel economy. Therefore, for
reduced fuel consumption and better
energy conservation, you should make a
habit of shifting before or when the shift-up
light comes on.
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Never park the car with the selector
lever in a drive position, even if the
parking brake is on.
NOTE
• If you want to leave the car with the
engine running, move the selector
lever to P or N and apply the parking
brake.
When the reverse gear is to be engaged
the car must be at a standstill with the
accelerator fully released. Lift the reverse
lock-out collar and push the gear lever
firmly to the right in neutral before easing
it into reverse.
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
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| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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