Saab 2006 9-2 - Manual (Page 206)

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Driving tips
repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For
the best possible traction, avoid spinning
the wheels when trying to free the vehicle.
When the road surface is extremely slip-
pery, you can obtain better traction by
starting the vehicle with the transmission
in 2nd than 1st (both for MT and AT).
Refer to the “Automatic transmission” sec-
tion in chapter 7 for information on holding
the transmission in 2nd position.
Loading your vehicle
— Never allow passengers to ride on
a folded rear seatback, in the
trunk or in the cargo area. Doing
so may result in serious injury.
— Never stack luggage or other car-
go higher than the top of the seat-
back because it could tumble for-
ward and injure passengers in the
event of a sudden stop or acci-
dent. Keep luggage or cargo low,
as close to the floor as possible.
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— When you carry something inside
the vehicle, secure it whenever
you can to prevent it from being
thrown around inside the vehicle
during sudden stops, sharp turns
or in an accident.
— Do not pile heavy loads on the
roof. These loads raise the vehi-
cle’s center of gravity and make it
more prone to tip over.
— Secure lengthy items properly to
prevent them from shooting for-
ward and causing serious injury
during a sudden stop.
— Never exceed the maximum load
limit. If you do, some parts on
your vehicle can break, or it can
change the way your vehicle han-
dles. This could result in loss of
control and cause personal injury.
Also, overloading can shorten the
life of your vehicle.
— Do not place anything on the rear
shelf behind the extended lug-
gage cover. Such items could
tumble forward in the event of a
sudden stop or a collision. This
could cause serious injury.
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