2007 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 176

176 Starting and driving Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instrument panel. The following steps are taken in order as the temperature of the engine increases: • Gear change pattern is altered. • A/C compressor is switched off. • Engine torque is reduced. The following message will be displayed on the SID if the transmission fluid becomes too hot: "Gearbox too hot. Make a safe stop. If this message appears, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the engine to idle until the message has gone out. The selector lever should be in position P. When continuing your journey, select manual mode and a gear in which the engine speed is about 3,000 rpm until the incline eases (see page 157). When negotiating long hills, bear the following important considerations in mind: • Use Normal mode when driving with a caravan or trailer on hilly roads. The adaptive gear change pattern function will prevent the transmission overheating. • Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instrument panel. WARNING Remember to use the braking effect of the engine (position D or L) when you are descending long or steep hills to spare the brakes. Brake failure can result from overheated brakes!