Saab 2006 9-2 User Manual

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Starting and operating

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If the engine does not start, try the follow-

ing.

1)Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”

position and wait for at least 10 sec-

onds. After checking that the parking

brake is firmly set, turn the ignition

switch to the “START” position while de-

pressing the accelerator pedal slightly

(about a quarter of the full stroke). Re-

lease the accelerator pedal as soon as

the engine starts.

2)If this fails to start the engine, turn the

ignition switch back to the “OFF” posi-

tion and wait for at least 10 seconds.

Then fully depress the accelerator ped-

al and turn the ignition switch to the

“START” position. If the engine starts,

quickly release the accelerator pedal.

3)If this fails to start the engine, turn the

ignition switch again to the “OFF” posi-

tion. After waiting for 10 seconds or

longer, turn the ignition switch to the

“START” position without depressing

the accelerator pedal.

4)If the engine still refuses to start, con-

tact your nearest Saab dealer for assis-

tance.

6. Confirm that all warning and indicator

lights have gone off after the engine has

started. The fuel injection system auto-

matically lowers the idle speed as the en-

gine warms up.

NOTE

The engine may be difficult to start

when the battery has been disconnect-

ed and reconnected (for maintenance

or other purposes). This difficulty is

caused by the electronically controlled

throttle’s self-diagnosis function. To

overcome it, keep the ignition switch in

the “ON” position for approximately 10

seconds before starting the engine.

¢ Automatic transmission vehi-

cle

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-

sories.

3. Shift the selector lever to the “P” or “N”

position (preferably “P” position).

The starter motor will only operate when

the select lever is at the “P” or “N” position.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po-

sition and check the operation of the warn-

ing and indicator lights. Refer to the

“Warning and indicator lights” section

(chapter 3).

5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”

position without depressing the accelera-

tor pedal. Release the key immediately af-

ter the engine has started.