2003 SAAB 9-3 engine

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 140 Starting and drivingCruise control(Cruise control system)For safety reasons (brake system func-
tion), the brakes must be applied once 
when the engine has started, before the 
cruise control syst

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 141 Starting and driving
To reduce the preset speedYou can reduce speed in any of the follow-
ing ways:
 Brake to the desired speed. Jog the 
control to SET/+ or SET/–.
 Jog the control to SET/–

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 142 Starting and driving
ABS brakesThe Antilock Braking System (ABS) modu-
lates the brake pressure to each wheel. The 
pressure is automatically reduced just 
before the wheel locks up and then 
incr

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 144 Starting and drivingTraction Control 
System (TCS)Anti-spin system
How the system worksThe Traction Control System (TCS) is 
designed to prevent wheelspin. This 
enables the car to achieve the bes

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 145 Starting and driving
TCS indicatorWhen the remote control is turned to the ON 
position, the lamp is lit for about 4 seconds 
while the system performs self-diagnosis.
The   light under the speedo

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 146 Starting and drivingElectronic Stability 
Program (ESP)Anti-skid systemThe Electronic Stability Program employs 
both the antilock braking system (ABS) and 
the traction control system (TCS). It i

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 153 Starting and driving
Economical drivingFactors affecting fuel consumptionThe fuel consumption of a car is greatly 
affected by driving conditions, climate, road 
conditions, speed, driving techniq

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 154 Starting and drivingengine wear is at its greatest during this 
period. Drive off as soon as possible after 
starting the engine and avoid high engine 
speeds.
 Drive as smoothly and thoughtfully