2001 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 164
2001 Saab 9-3 Manual
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164 Starting and driving Park Brake Shift Lock The transmission has a safety function called Park Brake Shift Lock. For the selector lever to be moved out of the P position, the brake pedal must be depressed at the same time as the detent button is lifted. Park Brake Shift Lock override Lock-up function The automatic transmission has a lock-up function, which renders the torque converter inoperative in 3rd and 4th gears. The result is reduction in the engine speed and, hence, fuel consumption. When the lock-up function comes into operation, it may give the impression of an overdrive being engaged. Kick-down When the accelerator is pressed down hard, a downshift to the next lower gear will occur to provide maximum acceleration, e.g. for overtaking. The change-up to the next gear again will take place either when the accelerator is released or when maximum engine speed for that gear is reached. NOTE If a problem arises with the shift lock mechanism, 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 the ON position. 3 Use a small tool such as a screwdriver and push the lever 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. IB947 Check fuse No. 12 (see page 214). If the fuse is OK, check the battery 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.