Saab 2008 9-3 - Manual (Page 178)

178 Starting and driving
ESP ® system OFF
lights up if:
• the system is turned off manually. The car
must be travelling slower than 35 mph
(60 km/h). The TCS is also disengaged.
• a fault is detected in the ABS-system
• a fault has been detected in the system
and the system has therefore been
switched off. The following message will
be displayed on the SID:
ESP ® system indicator light
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, the lamp is lit for about 4 seconds
while the system performs self-diagnosis.
The light comes on for a short period of
time when the ESP
®
system is operative.
Operation of the ESP
®
system indicates
reduced cohesion between the tires and the
road, and that extra care should be taken by
the driver during continued driving.
Temporarily turning ESP ®
system off
The ESP
®
is switched on automatically
when the engine is started.
It may be necessary to switch off the system
if the car has become bogged down, for
instance.
The ESP
®
system is always engaged
during braking, even if it has been switched
off manually with the ESP
®
button.
The cruise control system (if active) will
automatically be disengaged if the ESP
®
system is operative.
Disengage the system in Settings.
1 Select Settings using the steering
wheel buttons, or .
2 Hold the SET button depressed until a
chime sounds.
3 Select ESP.
4 Press the SET button.
5 Select ON or OFF.
End by pressing the SET-button.
Go back/modify using the CLR-button.
Stability control failure.
Contact service.
NOTE
Changes to the chassis, such as a
change of wheels, shock absorbers or
springs, could affect the function of the
ESP
®
system.
Always consult a workshop before chang-
ing any chassis components. We recom-
mend that you contact a Saab dealer.
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