Saab 2003 9-3 Owner's Manual page 158

158 Starting and driving
Recommendations for cars with
automatic transmission
The following driving time limits are based
on the capacity of the cooling system in hot
weather, i.e. approximately 86°F (+30°C).
Gradient of Max. trailer
hill, % weight, lbs.
(kg)
6-8 3330 (1500) unlimited
9-11 3080 (1400) max. 15
12-14 2645 (1200) max. 15
max. 15 2200 (1000) max. 15
The following driving time limits are based
on the capacity of the cooling system in hot
weather, i.e. approximately 104°F (+40°C).
Gradient of Max. trailer
hill, % weight, lbs.
(kg)
6-8 2200 (1000) unlimited
9-11 1760 (800) max. 15
12-14 1100 (500) max. 15
max. 15 880 (400)
When negotiating long hills, bear the follow-
ing important considerations in mind.
Rises in coolant temperature are indicated
by the temperature gauge in the main instru-
ment panel.
The following steps are taken in order as the
temperature of the transmission increases:
• Gear change pattern is altered
• A/C compressor is switched off
• Max. engine torque is reduced
Time limit,
The following message will be displayed on
minutes
the SID if the transmission fluid becomes
too hot:
If this message appears, stop the car as
soon as it is safe to do so and allow the
engine to idle until the message has gone
out. The selector lever should be in
position P.
When continuing your journey, manually
Time limit,
select a low gear in which the engine speed
minutes
is about 3,500 rpm until the incline eases
(see page 139).
max. 15
Gearbox too hot.
Make a safe stop.
Open hood to cool down.