2000 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 162

162 Starting and driving 1 Selector lever in position N. 2 Raise the oil level in the gearbox above normal by 2 extra quarts. Use oil of type Texaco Texamatic Dexron III. 3 The local regulations on towing speeds must be followed. The highest permissible towing speed is 30 mph (50 km/h), unless the legal limit is lower. The longest permissible towing distance is 25-30 miles (40-50 km). If the car has to be transported farther than that, summon a tow truck. A flat bed tow truck is the preferred method to tow. 4 When the car is being returned to service, check the gearbox oil, and reduce it to the prescribed amount if necessary. The engine cannot be started by towing or pushing the car. In emergency, the engine can be started as described in the section "Jump starting". Towing a car with automatic transmission The following rules must be observed if a car with automatic transmission is to be towed. The gear selector must be in the N position. Switch hazard lights on. Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles in tow. Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake as necessary. This will avoid the towrope being jerked violently. Jump starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Saab. Follow the steps below to do it safely. WARNING Batteries can cause injury. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or ignite. • They contain enough electricity to injure you. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. NOTE The car must be towed front first. If the car is to be towed with the front wheels off the ground, make sure the parking brake is off, as this acts on the rear wheels.