Saab 9-3 Convertible M2003, Owner'S Manual

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151 Starting and driving
The SPORT and WINTER modes
To select Sport mode , press the ”S” button on the
selector lever when the selector lever is in 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.
The Sport mode will be deselected if:
• The S button is pressed.
• The selector lever is moved to position P or R.
• The engine is switched off.
• The Winter mode is selected.
• “Automatic transmission fault indicator”
appears on main instrument panel, see page
148.
To select Winter mode , press the “W“ button. The
Winter mode facilitates starting off and driving on
icy roads. Third gear is selected automatically 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.
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 Winter mode will be deselected if:
• The W button is pressed.
• The engine is switched off.
• The selector lever is moved to position 2 or 1.
• The automatic-transmission fluid overheats.
• “Automatic transmission fault indicator”
appears on main instrument panel, see page
148.
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