Saab 2006 9-2 - Manual (Page 198)

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Driving tips
Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving
– the first 1,000 miles (1,600
km)
The performance and long life of your ve-
hicle are dependent on how you handle
and care for your vehicle while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km):
— Do not race the engine. And do not al-
low engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm ex-
cept in an emergency.
— Do not drive at one constant engine or
vehicle speed for a long time, either fast or
slow.
— Avoid starting suddenly and rapid accel-
eration, except in an emergency.
— Avoid hard braking, except in an emer-
gency.
The same break-in procedures should be
applied to an overhauled engine, newly
mounted engine or when brake pads or
brake linings are replaced with new ones.
Fuel economy hints
The following suggestions will help to
save your fuel.
— Select the proper gear position for the
speed and road conditions.
— Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-
tion. Always accelerate gently until you
reach the desired speed. Then try to main-
tain that speed for as long as possible.
— Do not pump the accelerator and avoid
racing the engine.
— Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
— Keep the engine properly tuned.
— Keep the tires inflated to the correct
pressure shown on the tire label, which is
located under the door latch on the driv-
er’s side. Low pressure will increase tire
wear and fuel consumption.
— Use the air conditioner only when nec-
essary.
— Keep the front and rear wheels in prop-
er alignment.
— Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or
cargo.
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon
monoxide)
— Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains car-
bon monoxide, a colorless and
odorless gas which is dangerous,
or even lethal, if inhaled.
— Always properly maintain the en-
gine exhaust system to prevent
engine exhaust gas from entering
the vehicle.
— Never run the engine in a closed
space, such as a garage, except
for the brief time needed to drive
the vehicle in or out of it.
— Avoid remaining in a parked vehi-
cle for a lengthy time while the en-
gine is running. If that is unavoid-
able, then use the ventilation fan
to force fresh air into the vehicle.
— Always keep the front ventilation
inlet grille free from snow, leaves
or other obstructions to ensure
that the ventilation system always
works properly.
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