In case of a tail skid, the general rule is to give gas and to steer in
the
same
direction
as
the
tail
skids. If
the
front
wheels skid,
let
up
on the accelerator to regain steering and traction ability and then
gradually open the throttle again.
All pedal operations should be carried out more smoothly and care
fully whendriving on slippery roads. As soonas the winter seasonbe
gins, take the opportunity to practice turning and braking in some
open area which is free from traffic. In a situation when a skid
occurs, this practice may prove quite useful, since you will know in
stinctively
how
to
regain
control
over
the
car.
Learn the technique of
xvinter
driving and it loill become a pleasure.
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Maintenance
Useful
hints
1. Be sure
that
the ignition is switched off when the engine is
not
running, otherwise
the
crankcase may be flooded with fuel
if
the
carburetor
needle
valve
should
be
leaking.
It
is
also
possible
that
ignition coil and breaker points may be damaged.
2.
Learn
the quickest way to
start
the engine. If the engine is
cranked too long without starting,
it
will become flooded and
more
difficult
to
start.
3. Drive in top
gear
whenever possible
without
straining
the
engine
at
low engine speeds. Avoid
fast
driving in
1st
and 2nd
gear.
4.
Make
use
of
the
free
wheel
as
much
as
possible.
Release
the
accelerator
entirely
when
the
car
is
maintaining
speed
without
throttle.
When
driving
on
motor
roads
and
similar
highways
allowing high speeds, the accelerator should be released en
tirely
now and then in order to make use of
the
free wheel, and
to
allow
the
car
to
coast
for
a
while
with
idling
engine.
This
driving technique affects the average speed very
little
but
is
beneficial
to
the
engine
and
gives
more
miles
per
gallon.
5. Do
not
change
carburetor
jets. Adjustments, if required,
should
be
carried
out
by
qualified
Saab
mechanics.
6. Keep
the
brakes
adjusted
so
that
they
do not
drag.
7. Keep
the
battery
well
charged.
A poorly
charged
battery
cannot
start
the
engine quickly.
It
may
also freeze
at
low
temper
atures.
8.
During
the
cold
season
the
door
locks
should
be
prepared
to
prevent ice formation in the lock cylinders.
There
are
several
means
available
at
the
service
shops
for
this
purpose.
Should,
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