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Saab 4-speed automatic transmissions.... Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:39:12 In Reply to: Shifting gears on 1997 NG900 Automatic, Francis, Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:04:54 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
NG900 (1994-1998) and OG 9-3 (1999-2002) use an electronically-controlled 4-speed automatic transmissions with sport, normal and winter shift modes.
In normal usage with the vehicle in D (drive) the transmission will shift through all 4 gears depending on vehicle speed and engine load. Placing the selector lever in 3, 2, or 1 limits the top gear to the gear selected. This is useful when descending a long hill (think steep mountain road) to allow the engine to help control the descent speed instead of having to constantly use the brakes and possibly causing the brakes to overheat.
Pressing the S (Sport) button of the selector lever engages the Sport Mode. The shift points of the automatic transmission are changed to allow higher engine RPMs in each gear before shifting. This provides quicker acceleration and a more sporty driving style.
Pressing the W (Winter) button next to the selector lever engages Winter Mode. The vehicle starts in third gear to ensure a smooth take-off on icy surfaces, and to help minimize wheel spin.
REM in Seattle
2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible; Steel Gray metallic; 5-speed; 31,000 miles
1998 Saab 900SET; Silver metallic; 5-door; Automatic; 120,000 miles
_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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