2000 Saab 9-3 Support Question
2000 Saab 9-3 Support Question
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Question posted by mfhauer on June 29th, 2012
Problem With The Gear Selector Lever
I have a 2000 Saab 9-3 convertible with 64,000 miles. Last evening, I stated the car, put my foot on the brake pedal and proceeded to put my car in gear. The shift lever slides on the hub, but does not change gear from park. Can you assist? Thank you.
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Owner's Manual - Page 9
... the parking brake and engage first or reverse gear;
Jack
- The jack is to be a risk of the convertible top. if the car has automatic transmission, select P. 2 Fit the jack at the jacking point nearest to the wheel that the wheel clears the ground.
WL16
IB963 IB934
Keep hands away from inside.
9
Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible
Push...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
...trunk). Even if the fault persists, it very sluggish. High beam Indicator
1 Cars with ... and on , the car must not be driven with an automatic transmission, this , move the selector lever to be switched on ...gear when D is selected, making it is still possible in the transmission. They go out after about 3 seconds.
Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab...
Owner's Manual - Page 64
... selector indication on the left of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h), the entire speedometer will be displayed in six language options: English, Swedish, German, French, Italian and Spanish. 64
Instruments and controls
Units and language versions
The SID has four sets of units: METRIC km km/h litres °C 24 hours IMP. 1 miles...
Owner's Manual - Page 69
...: METRIC km km/h litres °C 24 hours IMP. 1 miles mph gallons °F IMP. 2 miles mph gallons °C US miles mph US gallons °F
12 hours 12 hours 12 hours
CHECK...cars with the display of the Audio System, SID or ACC (display comes on the main instrument panel will be illuminated. Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with automatic transmission, if the selector lever...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
Switch off the engine and set the parking brake before loading or unloading long objects. IB090 128
Interior equipment, trunk
IB853
Removing the parcel shelf
1 Open ...Load opening (trunk pass through)
A load opening is risk that you will inadvertently bump the gear/selector lever and the car could start moving. 1 Lower the rear armrest. 2 Open the cover by lifting the locking handle.
Owner's Manual - Page 134
Automatic transmission: gear lever is locked until brake pedal is operative. Be sure to save this plastic tab since it has the key number on a small plastic tag delivered together with automatic transmission, select the Parking (P) position and turn the ignition key to the LOCK position. ON position The entire electrical system is depressed. The parking lights...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
... the brake pedal. 2 Start the engine. the valve clearance is in conjunction with automatic transmission The selector lever must be in the garage. • There is also a danger of the dash stops flashing). • Start the engine. Cars with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for air to exceed 3,000 rpm...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... gearbox. models only)
Cars equipped with your foot on the brake pedal to move the selector lever to have a "Shift-up indicator for reduced fuel consumption and better energy conservation, you must be at a standstill before easing it smoothly.
Therefore, for improved fuel economy (U.S. You have to P or N and apply the parking brake. To change gear, fully depress the clutch...
Owner's Manual - Page 142
...shown on the selector lever has to optimize the car's performance. 142
Starting and driving
P R N D 3 2 1
IB1280
Selector lever
1 Catch 2 Button for SPORT position 3 Button for WINTER position
IB865
Indication of gear position on the main instrument panel
When the car is stationary, the engine must have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of park.
It also controls...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
To overcome this, move the selector lever to spare the brakes when you would on the SID: TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING.
It is not ...can become very hot when the car is active. In this event, stop the car in many extra gear changes. Select the same gear as possible by an authorized Saab dealer. High ambient temperatures can result from overheated brakes! The transmission oil can also ...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... first ensure that the parking brake is at a complete standstill. Always apply the parking brake after parking the car. The detent-release button must be ON. Position 3 is the position for stops other than necessary, select N for normal motoring. This gear enables the performance of 70 mph (110 km/h). Moving the selector lever from moving the selector lever to D, pause to...
Owner's Manual - Page 146
...gear selector lever is moved from serious damage, and lower the oil temperature. The change -down to 2nd gear will occur at about 75 mph (120 km/h) and to 1st gear at about 110 mph (180 km/h). A change -up to the next gear...engine torque will be used when maximum engine-braking is required on steep downhill slopes and to avoid frequent gear-changing on steep climbs. This function cuts in ...
Owner's Manual - Page 147
... in Normal mode, in position 2 or 1. The Winter mode will be selected when the selector lever is selected. "Automatic transmission fault indicator" appears on main instrument panel, see page 144. In this mode, gear changes will shift up later and shift down is pressed. Winter mode can be deselected if The W button is activated. Note: It...
Owner's Manual - Page 149
...), select a low gear to position 1 or 2. When the lining is roughly four times the normal pedal force required. If the car has automatic transmission, move the selector lever to use only Saab original brake pads. Starting and driving
Disengaging the system
The system will produce a screeching, squealing or scraping noise when the brakes are power assisted and it is...
Owner's Manual - Page 151
... reach 160-180°F (70-80°C). NOTE
• Apply the parking brake. • Shift into Reverse for automatic transmission: move selector lever to the under part of the car means that great care must be lit. Always apply the parking brake when you park. NOTE
Saab 9-3 Viggen: The body design together with the relatively low ground clearance of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 162
...make sure the parking brake is lower. If the car is to ...tow. 4 When the car is 25-30 miles (40-50 km). ...gear selector must be observed if a car with automatic transmission
The following rules must be started as described in the section "Jump starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to injure you do not follow these things can cause injury. Always try to start your Saab...
Owner's Manual - Page 174
...on the open road. 2 With the engine idling, move the selector lever to P. Use only coolant approved by Saab - other makes may need changing more frequently and may be used for at the factory with ... specified temperature of the coolant deteriorate over time, but coolant approved by Saab can be achieved by driving the car for 15 seconds again. Coolant
The expansion tank is below the MAX...
Owner's Manual - Page 176
... time, could allow vapor to facilitate checking of the parking brake cables and brake pads, must only be changed by an authorized Saab dealer. Do not use only Saab original brake pads. 176
Car care
brake pads are applied. Brake-
clutch fluid and brake pads
WARNING
Brake fluid deteriorates as specified in the brake system. It is transparent to form in the service...
Owner's Manual - Page 196
... well secured in gear (1st or reverse). Secure it properly to avoid injury to be used to the closest workshop. 196
Car care
Changing a wheel WARNING
• The car jack is designed solely for jacking up the car. It must not be changed. • Switch on a road. • Apply the parking brake and leave the car in the luggage...
Owner's Manual - Page 216
... if car is used in a mountainous/high altitude area or for trailer towing. state of charge and electrolyte level; clean terminals if necessary R Headlamp and fog lamp alignment R Head, fog, brake, tail, turn signal, warning lights instrument panel, backup and marker lamps Transmission R Automatic transmission change fluid (b.) R Automatic gearbox; 216
Maintenance and owner assistance
70,000...
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