2000 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 147

Starting and driving The SPORT and WINTER modes To select Sport mode, press the "S" button on the selector lever when the selector lever is in position N, D, 3, 2 or 1. In this mode, gear changes will take place at higher engine speeds than in Normal mode, in other words, the transmission will shift up later and shift down earlier for the same throttle (accelerator) position. The Sport mode will be deselected if The S button is pressed. The selector lever is moved to position P or R. The engine is switched off. The Winter mode is selected. "Automatic transmission fault indicator" appears on main instrument panel, see page 144. 147 The Winter mode facilitates starting off and driving on icy roads. Third gear is selected automatically for starting off to reduce wheelspin. Winter mode can be selected when the engine is running by pressing the "W" button on the selector-lever surround. It cannot be selected when the selector lever is in position 2 or 1. Note: It is still possible to use kick-down in the Winter mode, in which case a change-down to 2nd or 1st will take place. The Winter mode will be deselected if The W button is pressed. The engine is switched off. The selector lever is moved to position 2 or 1. Kick-down is activated. The automatic-transmission fluid overheats. "Automatic transmission fault indicator" appears on main instrument panel, see page 144.