2006 Saab 9-2X Owner's Manual - Page 110

3-8 Instruments and controls ¢ Temperature gauge If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See "In case of emergency" in chapter 9. 1 — When there is too much sun. — During idling. — While running at low speeds in a traffic jam. — When the engine is restarted immediately following a shutdown. — When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range. ¢ Outside temperature indicator 300629 1 1) Normal operating range The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions. We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided. 2 300621 1) U.S.-spec. models 2) Canada-spec. models The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from -22 to 122°F (-30 to 50°C). The indicator can give a false reading under any of the following conditions: