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Starting and driving
N D 3
R
2
P
1
Selector lever
Indication of gear position on the main
instrument panel
Detent positions for selector movement
1
2
3
Catch
Button for SPORT position
Button for WINTER position
The detent button on the selector lever has
to be pressed before the selector can be
moved between certain positions.
Three modes for the automatic transmis-
sion can be selected: Normal, Sport and
Winter.
TheNormal mode,whichprovidesthe best
fuel economy, is the default setting when
the engine is started.
Sport mode alters the angle of the throttle
valve for increased power compared to the
same accelerator position in Normal mode.
This means gear changes are made to opti-
mize the car’s performance. The SPORT
indicator light is shown on the main instru-
ment panel; see page 147).
When the car is stationary, the engine must
be idling when the selector lever is moved.
You must have your foot on the brake
pedal to move the lever out of park. If the
accelerator is depressed while the lever is
moved, this will result in abnormal wear in
the transmission.
The electronic control module for the auto-
matic transmission receives information on
engine torque and road speed. It also con-
trols the hydraulic pressure in the transmis-
sion to ensure that gear changing is as
smooth as possible.
The position of the selector lever is shown
by the symbols adjacent to the lever and
also by an indicator on the main instrument
panel.
NOTE
After selecting a drive position, pause
brieflytoallowthe geartoengage(the car
starts to pull a little) before you acceler-
ate.
The ignition key can only be removed when
the selector lever is in the P position.
The Winter mode is intended for use when
pulling away and drivingon icy roads. In this
mode, the transmission starts in 3rd gear,to
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
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| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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