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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 driving181
Recommendations for cars with auto-Use Normal mode when driving with a cara-Do not drive continuously with the WINTER
matic transmission van or trailer on hilly roads. The adaptive mode selected in hilly country when you are
The following time limits are based on the gear change pattern function will prevent towing a trailer, as this will increase fuel con-
capacity of the cooling system in warm the transmission overheating.sumption and risk overheating the transmis-
weather, i.e. approximately 86°F (30°C). Rises in coolant temperature are indicated sion.
Gradient Maximum Maximum dura-by the temperature gauge in the main instru-Driving considerations
of hill, % trailer tion, minutes ment panel. Always take extra care when towing a
weight, lbs. The following may also occur:trailer, as the car’s handling will be different
(kg) • A/C compressor is switched offand its braking effect reduced. The trailer’s
6-7 3330 (1500) Unlimited• Gear change pattern is alteredbraking system and suspension also have a
• The CHECK message TRANSMISSION considerable effect on these characteris-
8-9 3330 (1500) 15 max. OVERHEATING appears on the SIDtics, see also "Driving with a load" page
10-15 1890 (850)15 max. 184.
If TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING If the car is equipped with automatic trans-
The following time limits are based on the appears on the SID, stop the car as soon as mission, select position 1 when ascending
capacity of the cooling system in hot it is safe to do so and wait until the message or descending steep hills.
weather, i.e. approximately 104°F (40°C).has been extinguished. When driving sub-
sequent to the transmission oil overheating, NOTE
Gradient Maximum Maximum dura-select either 3rd gear or Drive, whichever
of hill, % trailer tion, minutes will allow the engine to run at 3,000 rpm and If the “Automatic transmission fault
weight, lbs. maintain the speed of traffic or a safe speed; indicator” warning comes on, cease
(kg) see page 165. towing until the problem has been recti-
6-7 2000 (900)Unlimited WARNING fied.
8-9 2000 (900)15 max.
10-15 1000 (450)15 max. Remember to use engine-braking (selec-
tor position 1, 2, or 3) to spare the brakes
when you are driving on a long or steep
downhill slope.
Brake failure can result from overheated
brakes!
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Saab 9 3 I 1 YS3D owners manual
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