Saab 9-5 Quick Reference Manual page 17

Sentronic Automatic
transmission 3
Your automatic transmission can also be shifted
manually using a feature called "Sentronic". This
system allows you to change gears manually,
using the controls on the steering wheel.
To operate:
1 Move the selector lever to the M position.
2 Select a higher gear by pushing the right-
hand paddle on the steering wheel (+).
3 Select a lower gear by pushing the left-hand
paddle on the steering wheel (-).
Manual gear selections are shown on the main
instrument panel. The selector position and the
current gear are displayed.
Changes from 3rd to 4th and from 4th to 5th can
be made when the engine speed is above
roughly 2,000 rpm.
If the road surface is slippery, you may wish to
start off in 2nd or 3rd to reduce the risk of exces-
sive wheel spin.
When descending hills you should select a low
gear to increase the braking effect of the engine.
When in manual mode, kick-down operates for
4th and 5th gears (below 2,000 rpm). Kick-down
cannot be activated in 1st, 2nd or 3rd gears.
(See your Owner's Manual, section Starting and
driving).
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