Saab 2007 owner manual Selector positions, Engine can be started. The key can be removed

Starting and driving 157

Selector positions

P

To shift out of the P position you must depress the brake pedal and the ignition must be ON.

The parking position (P) must only be selected when the car is at a complete standstill. The selector lever is locked and the transmission is mechanically immobilized. Always apply the parking brake after parking the car.

The engine can be started. The key can be removed.

R

The reverse (R) position must only be selected when the car is at a complete standstill. The detent-release button must be pressed before the selector lever can be moved to R. Wait until reverse gear has engaged (car starts to creep) before touching the accelerator.

N

In the Neutral position (N), the transmission is disengaged from the engine. The engine can be started, but first ensure that the parking brake is on, to prevent the car from moving off unexpect- edly.

To prevent the engine and transmission from becoming hotter than necessary, select N for stops other than brief ones, e.g. if stuck in a traf- fic jam.

The normal drive position (D) is recommended for waiting at traffic lights.

D

The Drive position (D) is the position for normal motoring. Gear changes between 1st and 5th will take place automatically, the timing of which is determined by the throttle (accelerator) posi- tion and the speed of the car.

After moving the selector lever to D, pause to give the gear time to engage (car starts to pull).

M

Move the selector lever from position D to M to allow you to change gear manually. Refer to page 156.

L

Select position L if you wish to drive in 1st gear. No upchanges will be made if you pull off in posi- tion L. If you move the selector lever from posi- tion D or M to L at a high vehicle speed, the transmission will automatically shift down through 4th, 3rd and 2nd gears to 1st gear, depending on the car’s speed. Use this position for descending steep hills if the car is heavily loaded to spare the brakes.