2007 SAAB 9-3 engine

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SAAB 9-3 2007  Owners Manual 169 Starting and driving
Cruise 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 sy

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SAAB 9-3 2007  Owners Manual 170 Starting and drivingTo 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/– to

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SAAB 9-3 2007  Owners Manual 171 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 2007  Owners Manual 173 Starting and driving
Traction Control 
System (TCS)Anti-spin systemHow 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 2007  Owners Manual 174 Starting and drivingTCS 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 comes on when the

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SAAB 9-3 2007  Owners Manual 175 Starting and driving
Electronic Stability 
Program (ESP
®)3
Anti-skid system
The Electronic Stability Program employs 
both the antilock braking system (ABS) and 
the traction control system (TCS

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SAAB 9-3 2007  Owners Manual 183 Starting and driving
Economical drivingFactors affecting fuel 
consumptionThe fuel consumption of a car is greatly 
affected by driving conditions, climate, road 
conditions, speed, driving techni

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SAAB 9-3 2007  Owners Manual 184 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