Starting and driving
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Selector positions
P
D
The Drive position (D) is the position for normal
motoring. Gear changes between 1st and 4th will
take place automatically, the timing of which is
determined by the throttle (accelerator) position
and the speed of the car.
Toshift out of theP positionyoumust depress
the brake pedal and the ignition must be ON.
The parking position (P) must only be selected
when the caris at acomplete standstill. Theselec-
tor lever is locked and the transmission is
mechanically immobilized. Always apply the park-
ing brake after parking the car.
After moving the selector lever to D, pause to give
the gear time to engage (car starts to pull).
3
The engine can be started.
In position 3, 4th gear is locked out. The car will
start in 1st gear and normal gear changing (up
and down) will take place automatically between
gears 1, 2 and 3.
R
The reverse (R) position must only be selected
when the car is at a complete standstill. The
detent-release buttonmust be pressedbefore the
selector lever can be moved to R. Wait until
reverse gear has engaged (car starts to creep)
before touching the accelerator.
Position 3 is recommended on roads with fre-
quent bends and in congested traffic.
Moving the selector lever from D to 3 will cause a
downshift to 3rd gear, which will give better
engine-braking.
Do not move the selector to position 3 at speeds
in excess of 90 mph (150 km/h).
N
In the Neutral position (N), the transmission is dis-
engaged from the engine. The engine can be
started, but first ensure that the parking brake is
on, to prevent the car from moving off unexpect-
edly.
2
Position 2 is recommended in hilly country. This
gear enables the performance of the engine to be
exploited better and also provides effective
engine-braking. Normal gear changing (up and
down) between 1st and 2nd gear will take place
automatically. Third and 4th gears are locked out.
Do not move the selector to position 2 at speeds
in excess of 70 mph (110 km/h).
To prevent the engine and transmission from
becoming hotter than necessary, select N for
stops other than brief ones, e.g. if stuck in a traffic
jam.
The normal driveposition(D) is recommendedfor
waiting at traffic lights.
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
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| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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