Saab 2003 9-5 2.3 Turbo Ecopower Owner's Manual page 183

Use Normal mode when driving with a trailer
or trailer on hilly roads. The adaptive gear
change pattern function will prevent the
transmission from overheating.
Rises in coolant temperature are indicated
by the temperature gauge in the main instru-
ment panel.
The following can also occur:
• the A/C-compressor can be shut off
• the gear-change pattern is changed
• the CHECK message TRANSMISSION
OVERHEATING can appear on the SID
If TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
appears on the SID, stop the car as soon as
it is safe to do so, switch off the engine and
open the hood. Wait several minutes and
then turn on the ignition to check that the
message has been extinguished. When
continuing your journey, select manual
mode (M) and a gear in which the engine
speed is about 3,000 rpm (see page 168).
WARNING
Remember to use engine-braking (selec-
tor position D or L) to spare the brakes
when you are driving on a long or steep
downhill slope.
Brake failure can result from overheated
brakes!
Do not drive continuously with the WINTER
mode selected in hilly country when you are
towing a trailer, as this will increase fuel con-
sumption and risk overheating the transmis-
sion.
Starting and driving
Driving considerations
Always take extra care when towing a
trailer, as the car's handling will be different
and its braking effect reduced. The trailer's
braking system and suspension also have a
considerable effect on these characteris-
tics, see also "Driving with a load" page 187.
If the car has automatic transmission, select
position D when ascending steep hills. This
ensures that the adaptive gear change pat-
terns are operational, see page 169. Use
position D or L for steep descents.
NOTICE
If the "Automatic transmission, fault indi-
cator" indicator comes on, cease
towing until the problem has been recti-
fied.
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