Drive Systems - Saab 9-5 2011 Owner's Manual

Manual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary pull up the button on the
selector lever and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Do not grind the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Caution
It is inadvisable to drive with hand
resting on the selector lever.
Driving and operating

Drive systems

All-wheel drive
The All-wheel drive system enhances
driving characteristics and stability,
and helps to achieve the best possi‐
ble driveability regardless of ground
surface. The system is always active
and cannot be deactivated.
The torque is distributed steplessly
between the front and rear wheels,
depending on the driving conditions.
For optimum system performance,
the vehicle's tires should not have
varying degrees of wear.
If a message regarding All-wheel-
drive is displayed in the Driver Infor‐
mation Center (DIC), the system may
have limited functionality (or be com‐
pletely disabled in some cases, i.e.
the vehicle switches to Front-wheel
drive). Seek the assistance of a work‐
shop if following messages are dis‐
played:
■ Service All Wheel Drive System
■ Service Rear Axle
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