Saab 9-4X 2011, Owner'S Manual

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Saab 9-4X Owner Manual - 2011
9-38 Driving and Operating
position will provide a smoother
suspension. Changes will occur in
the transmission patterns, steering,
and suspension.
3.0 L V6 Engine
The vehicle may have a ride control
system called Selective Ride
Control. The suspension setting can
be changed at any time by turning
the TCS/ESP button to S (Sport) or
C (Comfort). Turning the TCS/ESP
button to the S (Sport) position will
provide a sporty shift pattern in the
transmission but will not affect the
suspension. Turning the TCS/ESP
button to the C (Comfort) position
will provide a normal suspension.
Changes will occur only in the
transmission shift patterns and not
in steering or suspension.
The S (Sport) and C (Comfort)
modes can be change independent
of the shift lever position.
When in the Sport Mode, the vehicle
will still shift automatically. The
transmission may remain in a gear
longer than it would in the normal
driving mode based on braking,
throttle input, and vehicle lateral
acceleration. SPORT MODE ON will
be displayed in the DIC. See
Ride
Control System Messages on
page 5
‑ 39 . The word “ Sport ” will
display below the odometer. The
gear position will also be indicated
in the tachometer.
Within Sport Mode there is a further
performance feature called
Performance Mode Lift Foot (PMLF)
Mode. The feature is activated
automatically when sports oriented
driving is detected, based on
cornering and on/off throttle
application. PMLF allows the
transmission to hold the current
gear instead of upshifting when the
throttle is lifted.
If the shift lever is moved to the left
from the D (Drive) position, the
vehicle will enter the M (Manual
Mode). See
Manual Mode on
page 9 ‑ 28 under “ Automatic
Transmission ” for more information.
If there is a problem detected with
Selective Ride Control, SERVICE
SUSPENSION SYSTEM displays
on the DIC. See
Ride Control
System Messages on page 5 ‑ 39 .
Driving should be adjusted
accordingly.