Saab 2007 Engine Break-In Period, Gear changing, Wearing in new brake pads, Manual transmission

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Engine Break-In Period

Pistons, bores and bearings need time to obtain uniform, wear-resistant surfaces.

If a new engine is driven too hard, this grad- ual process of bedding-in will not be possi- ble and the life of the engine will be short- ened.

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), do not exceed 5,000 rpm.

In addition, refrain from driving the car at full throttle, other than for brief instances, during the first 1,800 miles (3,000 km).

Wearing in new brake pads

New brake pads take time to bed in, about

90miles (150 km) if the car is driven largely under stop-and-go conditions or about

300miles (500 km) of highway driving.

To extend the useful life of the pads, avoid hard braking as much as possible during this period.

Gear changing

Manual transmission

To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed.

The gear positions are marked on the gear lever. Before reverse (R) can be engaged, you must lift the ring underneath the gear-lever knob.

To change gear, fully depress the clutch pedal and then release it smoothly. It is inadvisable to drive with your hand resting on the gear lever, as this can increase the wear on the transmission.

When changing down from 5th to 4th gear, ease the gear lever straight back, without applying any lateral pressure. This will pre- vent 2nd gear being engaged by mistake, which can result in overreving and possible damage to the engine.

Before engaging reverse, wait till the car is at a standstill, release the accelerator and fully depress the clutch. From neutral, press the gear lever firmly to the right before easing it back into reverse.