2002 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 159
2002 Saab 9-5 Manual
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Starting and driving Shift Lock override NOTE Due to electrical problems it may not be possible to move the selector out of the park position, even if the ignition is ON. If for some reason the selector has to be moved out of the park position (i.e. to tow the car a short distance) do as described below. 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Make sure the key is in position ON 3 Use a small tool such as a screwdriver and push the lever (see picture) downwards so that the detent button can be pressed approx. 10 mm 4 Move the selector out of position P to N 5 Remove the tool 6 Release the parking brake if the car is to be moved immediately; otherwise keep it applied Check fuse No. 1 (see page 218). If the fuse is OK, check the battery regarding the voltage. If the problem was cured by changing the fuse or battery, you do not have to contact a Saab dealer. If the fuse blows again as soon as the Shift Lock feature is activated you should contact your Saab dealer. 159 Automatic transmission, fault indicator If "Automatic transmission, fault indicator" light appears on the main instrument panel, the system has detected a fault in the automatic transmission or its control module (see page 55). This also means that the Limp-home mode has been selected, to guard against further damage being done to the transmission. In this mode, the automatic transmission starts in 5th gear, and gear changes (if necessary) will have to be made manually. It is not possible to select the SPORT or WINTER mode when the Limp-home mode is active. You should have the automatic transmission checked as soon as possible by an authorized Saab dealer. The following gears will be engaged in the respective selector positions when the automatic transmission is in the Limp-home mode: Position R Gear D 4 5th 3 5th L 2nd Park Brake Shift lock The transmission has a security function known as Park Brake Shift Lock. To move the gear selector out of the P position, the brake pedal must be depressed at the same time as the gear selector catch (detente) is pressed in. IB1758 Reverse 5th