2004 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 178

178 Starting and driving Trailer hitch attachment Trailer hitch attachments are available as accessories. These are designed for a maximum trailer weight of 3500 lbs (1588 kg), with trailer brakes. An electrical socket is provided for connecting the trailer electrics. This is located under the floor trim by the left-hand tail light. The Saab genuine electrical socket enables a battery in the trailer on tow to be charged while driving. Also, if the car has SPA, this is deactivated automatically if a trailer is hitched up and correctly connected to the Saab genuine trailer socket. Saab recommendations: • Use a genuine Saab trailer hitch that is designed and tested for your Saab. • Contact your Saab dealer for advice on which trailer hitch is designed for your car. Towing a trailer WARNING • Do not drive with a trailer on inclines steeper than 15 %. The load on the drive (front) wheels will be so low that the wheels can start to spin and prevent further progress. • In addition, the car's parking brake may not always be sufficient to hold the car and trailer securely, as the wheels may start to slide. • Always apply the trailer's parking brake when unhitching it. There is otherwise a risk of personal injury or damage to the bumper should the trailer start to roll. • When you hitch up the trailer be sure to attach its safety chains to the holes by the hitch. Make sure you are familiar with the legal requirements regarding speed limits for towing, maximum trailer weights, trailer braking requirements, and also any special driving licence provisions.