Starting and driving
147
The SPORT and WINTER modes
The Winter mode facilitates starting off and driv-
ing on icy roads. Third gear is selected automati-
cally for starting off to reduce wheelspin.
Winter mode can be selected when the engine is
running by pressing the ”W” button on the selec-
tor-lever surround. It cannot be selected when the
selector lever is in position 2 or 1.
To select Sport mode, press the ”S” button on the
selector leverwhentheselectorleverisin position
N, D, 3, 2 or 1.
In this mode, gear changes will take place at
higher engine speeds than in Normal mode, in
other words, the transmission will shift up later
and shift down earlier for the same throttle (accel-
erator) position.
Note: It is still possible to use kick-down in the
Winter mode, in which case a change-down to
2nd or 1st will take place.
The Sport mode will be deselected if:
The Winter mode will be deselected if:
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The S button is pressed.
The selector lever is moved to position P or R.
The engine is switched off.
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The W button is pressed.
The engine is switched off.
The selector lever is moved to position 2 or 1.
Kick-down is activated.
The automatic-transmission fluid overheats.
The Winter mode is selected.
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“Automatic transmission fault indicator”
appears on main instrument panel, see page
144.
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“Automatic transmission fault indicator”
appears on main instrument panel, see page
144.
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
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| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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