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Starting and driving
Adaptive gear-change patterns
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Adaptive gear-change patterns are selected automatically depend-
ingon the engineload. This function applies in the Normal andSport
modes.
The change occurs at a higher rotation speed and the gear remains
engaged for a longer period, if the control module senses that the
load does not drop. These change patterns avoid unnecessary gear
changes when, for example, driving on long inclines with a trailer,
andto prevent overheatingof thetransmissionoil.This functioncuts
in automatically if the oil becomes too hot, to protect the transmis-
sion from serious damage, and lower the oil temperature.
Position 1 should be used when maximum
engine-braking is required on steep downhill
slopes and to avoid frequent gear-changing on
steep climbs.
Do not move the selector to position 1 at speeds
in excess of 30 mph (50 km/h).
If the gear selector lever is moved from position D to 1, a
change-down to 3rd gear will occur at about 110 mph (180 km/h).
A change-down to 2nd gear will occur at about 75 mph (120 km/h)
and to 1st gear at about 40 mph (65 km/h).
When position 1 is selected, all the other gears will be locked out.
Manual gear-changing is not recommended on slippery roads.
Theadaptivechangepatternfunctionisnotactivatedat speedsover
93 mph (150 km/h). If a pattern is in operation when this speed is
exceeded, it will be maintained until the control module senses that
a more suitable one can be activated.
The adaptive gear-change pattern function is deselected when:
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excessively, the engine torque will be reduced to avoid damaging
the transmission
Turbo 185 hp and 205 hp: If one of the drive wheels spins
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Winter mode is selected.
The engine is switched off.
The load is reduced by so much that this function is no longer
required.
Kick-down
When the accelerator is pressed down hard, a downshift to the next
lower gear will occur to provide maximum acceleration, e.g. for over-
taking.
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“Automatic transmission fault indicator” appears on the
main instrument panel, see page 144.
The change-up to the next gear again will take place either when the
accelerator is released or when maximum engine speed for that
gear is reached.
| 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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