instrument panel SAAB 9-3 2002 Owner's Guide

161 Starting and driving
If the gear selector lever is moved from position D to 1, a
change-down to 3rd gear will occur at about 110 mph (180 km/h).
A change-down to 2nd gear will occur at about 75 mph (120 km/h)
and to 1st gear at about 40 mph (65 km/h).
When position 1 is selected, all the other gears will be locked out.
Manual gear-changing is not recommended on slippery roads.
If one of the drive wheels spins excessively, the engine torque will
be reduced to avoid damaging the transmission.
Adaptive gear-change patternsAdaptive gear-change patterns are selected automatically depend-
ing on the engine load. This function applies in the Normal and Sport
modes.
The change occurs at a higher rotation speed and the gear remains
engaged for a longer period, if the control module senses that the
load does not drop. These change patterns avoid unnecessary gear
changes when, for example, driving on long inclines with a trailer,
and to prevent overheating of the transmission oil. This function cuts
in automatically if the oil becomes too hot, to protect the transmis-
sion from damage, and lowers the oil temperature.
The adaptive change pattern function is not activated at speeds over
93 mph (150 km/h). If a pattern is in operation when this speed is
exceeded, it will be maintained until the control module senses that
a more suitable one can be activated.
The adaptive gear-change pattern function is deselected when:
 Winter mode is selected.
 The engine is switched off.
 The load is reduced by so much that this function is no longer
required.
 “Automatic transmission fault indicator” appears on the
main instrument panel, see page 159.
NOTE Do not move the selector to position 3 at speeds in excess of
90 mph (150 km/h).
 Do not move the selector to position 2 at speeds in excess of
70 mph (110 km/h).
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162 Starting and drivingThe SPORT and WINTER modes
To s e l e c t 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
159.
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
159.
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166 Starting and drivingTraction Control SystemHow the system works The traction control system (TCS) is
designed to minimize wheelspin. This
enables the car to achieve the best possible
grip and, hence, maximum tractive effort,
together with greater stability.
The TCS system uses information from the
ABS system’s wheel sensors to detect
when the front (driving) wheels are rotating
faster then the rear wheels. It then monitors
whether one driving wheel is rotating faster
than the other. If so, the faster wheel is
retarded until both wheels are rotating at the
same speed.
If the two front wheels are rotating at the
same speed but are turning faster than the
rear wheels, the torque from the engine is
reduced to eliminate the difference.
The process continues until all the wheels
are rotating at the same speed. The advantages of the TCS system become
most apparent when the cohesion between
the front wheels and the road surface is so
low that one or both of the wheels would
lose their grip were the car not equipped
with the TCS, e.g.:
 When the car is pulling away or accelerat-
ing with the front wheels on different sur-
faces (e.g. one slippery and one dry). The
TCS then functions like an electronic dif-
ferential lock.
 When the car is pulling away or accelerat-
ing on a slippery road, in which case the
TCS eliminates wheelspin. The same
applies when the car is reversing.
 On cornering, if there is a tendency for the
inner front wheel to rotate faster than the
other wheels.
 On overtaking.
TCS OFF The indicator on the main instrument
panel will come on:
 If a fault has been detected and the
system has therefore been switched off.
 If there is a fault in the ABS system.
 If the system has been switched off man-
ually.
The indicator light will also come on for
4 seconds when the ignition key is turned to
ON, while an internal system check is per-
formed. TCS indicator The in the tachometer comes on when
the system is operative, i.e. when the
wheels are not rotating at the same speed.
The fact that the TCS system is operative
indicates that the limit for grip has been
exceeded and that the driver must exert
greater care.
WARNING
When driving normally, the TCS helps to
imrove the safety of the car. This does
not mean that car can be driven faster.
The same care and prudence normally
applied should be displayed on corner-
ing and when driving on slippery roads.
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167 Starting and driving
Turning the TCS off The is switched on automatically when
the engine is started.
The system can be switched off manually by
the TCS button, whereupon on the
main instrument panel will come on. The
TCS system cannot be switched off if the car
is travelling faster than 35 mph (60 km/h).
It may be necessary to switch off the system
if the car has become bogged down, for
instance. Press TCS to switch it on again.
If a fault is detected in the ABS system, the
TCS will be switched off automatically.
The cruise-control system will automatically
be disengaged after one second if it is active
when the TCS starts to operate.
IB1539
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168 Starting and drivingParking brakeThe parking brake lever is located between
the front seats. The brake acts on the rear
wheels. When the parking brake is on, the
indicator lamp on the main instrument panel
will be lit.
To release the brake, lift the lever slightly,
press the pawl button, and let the lever
down.
Parking
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when
the car is parked.
Always apply the parking brake
before removing the ignition key.
 Never use the parking brake while the
car is moving.
WARNING
 Do not leave children or pets unat-
tended in the car. In warm, sunny
weather, the temperature inside the
car can reach 160–180°F (70–80°C).
 Park where the vehicle will not create
an obstruction or a hazard to other
road users.
 Do not park on dry grass or other com-
bustible material. The catalytic con-
verter gets very hot and could start a
fire.
 Apply the parking brake.
 Shift into Reverse for manual trans-
mission; for automatic transmission:
move selector lever to P (Park)), and
remove the ignition key. Lock the car.
NOTESaab 9-3 Viggen: The body design
together with the relatively low ground
clearance of the car means that great
care must be taken during parking to
avoid damage to the under part of the
bumper.
IB1269
IB982
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186 Car careHood release handleThe handle of the hood lock is located on the
left under the instrument panel. Open the
hood in the following way:
1 Pull the release handle.
2 The hood moves to the half-locked posi-
tion and is stopped by a safety catch at
the front edge.
3 Press the lever of the catch upwards and
raise the hood.
When you close the hood you should drop it
from a height of about 8 inches (20 cm),
without slamming it.
WARNING
Never hold your fingers between the hood
and safety catch if lowering but not clos-
ing the hood.
IB1514
Hood release pressure plate
IB887
Hood release handle
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206 Car careFusesThe fuses are housed in two fuse panels:
one at the end of the instrument panel on the
driver’s side, and one under the hood.
To check if a fuse has blown, first remove it
from the panel (see below). If the filament is
broken, the fuse has blown.
A special tool for removing fuses is provided
at the bottom of the fuse panel on the fascia.
Simply push the tool onto the fuse, squeeze
and remove the fuse.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of short-circuiting and/or
fire breaking out in the electrical system,
the following advice should be heeded:
 Always consult an authorized Saab
dealer before modifying or adding any
electrical equipment. Failure to do so
can result in the electrical system being
damaged.
 Never replace a fuse with one having a
higher/lower rating than specified
(see page 208). The color of the fuse
indicates its amperage.
 If the same fuse blows repeatedly,
have the electrical system checked by
an authorized Saab dealer.
 If a MAXI fuse blows, it means that
there is a major fault in the electrical
system. Have the car checked without
delay by an authorized Saab dealer.
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IB916
IB917
Sound fuse/Blown fuse Tool for changing fuses
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207 Car care
MAXI fusesThe MAXI fuses are housed in the fuse box
under the hood. These fuses can be
checked in the same way as the other fuses.
The MAXI fuses are designed to protect the
car’s electrical system from being dam-
aged. Each MAXI fuse protects a number of
electrical circuits and functions and there-
fore has a higher rating (amperage) than the
standard fuses. No spare MAXI fuses are
supplied with the car.
DICE / TWICEDICE = Dashboard Integrated Central Elec-
tronics
TWICE = Theft-Warning Central Electronics
DICE and TWICE are electronic control
modules.
DICE controls, among other things:
 Front lights and interior lighting.
 Instrument illumination.
 Intermittent wiper operation.
 Electric heating of rear window and door
mirrors.
TWICE controls, among other things:
 Central locking.
 Car alarm (Anti-theft system).
 Engine immobilizer.
 Auto checking of lights.
 Electric heating of rear seat.
 Safety belt reminder.
 Electrically adjustable passenger seat.The DICE and TWICE control modules are
linked to a data bus, which is basically an
information carrier that allows information to
be exchanged between all the control mod-
ules and components connected to the bus.
If a fault occurs in any of these components,
diagnostic faults codes are set in the rele-
vant control module, which enhances fault
diagnosis at the Saab dealer.
The scan tool connector for fault diagnosis
is located under the instrument panel on the
driver’s side.
NOTEIf a MAXI fuse blows, it means that there
is a major fault in the electrical system.
Have the car checked without delay by an
authorized Saab dealer.
IB920
MAXI fuse for soft-top system
(Convertible)
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208 Car careFusesNo. Amp Function
A––
B 10 Stop lights, trailer
C 30 Cabin fan, ACC
1 30 Electrically heated rear window and rear-view mir-
rors
220Direction indicators
330Cabin fan, A/C
4 15 Trunk light; switch illumination; electrically powered
radio antenna
5 30 Electrically operated front seat, right
6 30 Cigarette lighter
6A 7.5 Automatic transmission
7 30 Rear window operators, rear-view mirrors, sunroof
8 15 Rear wiper
9 7.5 ACC panel
10 10 Horn
11 7.5 DICE / TWICE
12 20 Stop lights; front fog lights
13 15 Diagnostics; radio
14 30 Front window motors; soft top (Convertible)
15 20 Daytime running lights
16 30 Electrically operated front seat, left
16B 30 Control module, engine management system
17 15 Control module, engine management system;
DICE/TWICE; main instrument panel/SID; memory
for electrically operated driver’s seat; telephone;
cruise control
18 10 Airbag
19 10 ABS; A/C; rear fog light; switch, rear fog light
20 20 Electric heating, front seats; switch, electrically
heated rear window
30 10 20
30 30 15
15 15
10 10 10
10
10
10 30
30 10 20
15
15
15
10 10
20
10 20 20
20 20 15
15
30 15
15 10 15
15
IB918
1 C B A23456
7 6A 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 16B 18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 3132 33 34 35 3637 38 39
Fuse holder on the end of the instrument panel
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Relay holderUnder the instrument panel next to the steering wheel No. Amp Function
21 10 Switch, manual A/C; soft top (Convertible)
22 15 Direction indicators; Cruise Control
23 20 Soft top (Convertible); telephone
24 7.5 Radio
25 30 Central locking; amplifier
26 30 Control module, engine management system
27 15 High beam flash; ACC
28 10 Control module, engine management system
29 10 Right parking light; license plate lighting
30 10 Left parking light
31 20 Reversing light; windshield wipers; headlight
beam-length adjustment
32 15 Fuel pump
33 15 Electric heating of rear seat
34 10 SID; control module; automatic transmission
35 15 DICE/TWICE; main instrument panel; interior light-
ing
36 10 Relay, starter
37 15 Limp-home
38 25 Oxygen sensor (lambda probe)
39 – –
S–SpareItem Function
A Electric heating of rear seat
B Reversing light, cars with automatic transmission
C1 –
C2 Lock motor, trunk lid
D1 Rear wiper
D2 Rear-window washing
E Ignition switch
F–
G1 Horn
G2 Windshield wipers (intermittent)
H Rear-window heating
IFuel pump
J–
KStart relay
L Main relay (injection system)
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