2005 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 164

162 Starting and driving Temporary override of Park Brake Shift Lock Limp-home NOTICE Do not tow a trailer if limp-home mode is engaged. If the transmission malfunctions, the control module will activate limp-home mode. Drivability will be affected to varying degrees. The following message is shown on the SID: Gearbox malfunction. Limited performance. Contact Saab dealer. In this mode, only 2nd and 5th gears are available. Select 2nd gear when driving at low speeds and 5th gear at higher speeds. 2nd gear must be selected manually. Select 5th gear manually or move the selector lever to D (see page 164). NOTICE Due to electrical problems it may not be possible to move the selector lever out of the park position, even if the ignition is ON. If for some reason the selector lever has to be moved out of the park position (i.e. to tow the car a short distance) do as described below. 1 Apply the parking brake. 2 Lift up the rubber mat in the storage compartment ahead of the selector lever. 3 Under the floor of the storage compartment is a yellow plastic lever. Use a thin tool, such as a screwdriver, to press and hold the plastic lever while moving the selector lever from P to N. 4 Remove the tool. 5 Release the parking brake if the car is to be moved immediately, otherwise it should remain on. Check fuse 6 in the engine bay fuse box. If the fuse is OK the battery may be dead. Contact a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified. Temporary override of Park Brake Shift Lock