2000 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 144

144 Starting and driving 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 change up later and change 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. The Winter mode facilitates pulling away and driving on icy roads. Third gear is selected automatically for pulling away 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 1st or 2nd 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. SPORT and WINTER modes • "Fault indicator, automatic transmission" appears on main instrument panel, see page 140. • "Fault indicator, automatic transmission" appears on main instrument panel, see page 140.