2008 SAAB 9-3 engine

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SAAB 9-3 2008  Owners Manual 178 Starting and drivingESP
® system OFF
 lights up if:
the system is turned off manually. The car 
must be travelling slower than 35 mph 
(60 km/h). The TCS is also disengaged.
a fault is detected

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SAAB 9-3 2008  Owners Manual 185 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 2008  Owners Manual 186 Starting and drivingto reach its optimum temperature, and 
engine wear is at its greatest during this 
period. Drive off as soon as possible after 
starting the engine and avoid high engine 
speed

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SAAB 9-3 2008  Owners Manual 187 Starting and driving
Driving in cold weatherIn cold weather, special attention should be 
paid to the following:
Before driving off, make sure that the 
wiper blades have not frozen to the wind-

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SAAB 9-3 2008  Owners Manual 189 Starting and driving
Driving in hot climatesAlways check the coolant level before start-
ing a journey. When the engine is cold, the 
coolant shall lie on or just above the 
KALT/COLD mark on the

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SAAB 9-3 2008  Owners Manual 191 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 2008  Owners Manual 192 Starting and drivingWhen continuing your journey, manually 
select a low gear in which the engine speed 
is about 3,500 rpm until the incline eases 
(see page 170).
Recommendations for cars with

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SAAB 9-3 2008  Owners Manual 196 Starting and drivingDriving with a loadThe handling characteristics are affected by 
how the car is loaded.
Driving with the trunk lid 
openIf you must drive with the trunk lid open, 
close all wi