2003 SAAB 9-3 gearbox

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 6Engine bayVehicle identification number  246
Color code______________  246
Engine number __________  246
Warning labels __________  7
Gearbox number _________  246Exhaust emission control __  126
Dri

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 133 Starting and driving
Manual transmissionClutch interlockTo start the car, the clutch pedal must be 
depressed.
When changing gear, fully depress the 
clutch pedal and then release it smoothly. It

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 135 Starting and driving
Park Brake Shift LockThe transmission has a security function 
known as Park Brake Shift Lock. To move 
the gear selector lever out of the P or N posi-
tion, the gear selector

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 136 Starting and drivingLock-upThe transmission’s torque converter has a 
lock-up function. This can lock the torque 
converter in 3rd, 4th and 5th gears, thus 
reducing the engine speed and fuel co

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 137 Starting and driving
Limp-homeIf the transmission malfunctions, the control 
module will activate limp-home mode. In 
this mode, only 2nd and 5th gears are avail-
able. Select 2nd gear when drivin

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 158 Starting and driving
Recommendations for cars with 
automatic transmissionThe following driving time limits are based 
on the capacity of the cooling system in hot 
weather, i.e. approximately 86

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 170 Starting and drivingFor long tripsBefore starting off on a long journey, it is 
advisable to have your car inspected by 
your Saab dealer.
Obtain a few important items to take along 
on your journ

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 173 Car care
EngineThe engine is a transverse four-cylinder in-
line engine with twin overhead camshafts 
and 16 valves.
The engine is equipped with two balance-
shafts that reduce engine vibrations t
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