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owners manual Saab 9-3
owners manual Saab 9-3 - year of production: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 - Saab 9 3 I 1 YS3D owners manual EN
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Starting and driving 161
Engine Break-in Period Manual transmission
Pistons, cylinder bores and bearings need To start the engine the clutch pedal must
time to obtain uniform, wear-resistant sur-be fully depressed.
faces. The gear positions are marked on the gear
If a new engine is driven too hard, this grad-lever. Before reverse (R) can be engaged,
ual process of bedding-in will not be possi-you must lift the ring underneath the
ble and the life of the engine will be short-gear-lever knob.
ened. To change gear, fully depress the clutch
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), do pedal and then release it smoothly. It is
not exceed 5,000 rpm. inadvisable to drive with your hand resting
In addition, refrain from driving the car at full on the gear lever, as this can increase the
throttle, other than for brief instances, wear on the gearbox. IB864
during the first 1,800 miles (3,000 km). When shifting down from 5th to 4th gear, Shift-up indicator for improved fuel
Wearing in new brake pads ease the gear lever straight back, without economy
New brake pads take time to bed in, about applying any lateral pressure. This will pre-(U.S. models only)
90miles (150 km) if the car is driven largely vent 2nd gear being engaged by mistake, Cars equipped with a manual transmission
under stop-and-go conditions or about which can result in overreving and possible have a "Shift-up" light on the instrument
300 miles (500 km) of highway driving. damage to the engine. panel. The light begins to work after the
To extend the useful life of the pads, avoid NOTE vehicle is warmed up and provides you with
hard braking as much as possible. a good indication when to shift to a higher
When the reverse gear is to be engaged gear.
the car must be at a standstill with the It is not necessary or recommended to
accelerator fully released. Lift the reverse follow the shift-up recommendations in all
lock-out collar and push the gear lever driving conditions, for example, when driv-
firmly to the right in neutral before easing ing in heavy urban traffic or steep downhill
it into reverse. grades.
However, shifting with the light should result
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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