2006 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 177

Starting and driving Trailer weight Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients, with a view to comfort and drivability for manual and automatic cars, are shown on the drawing. Make sure you are familiar with the law regarding speed limits for towing, maximum trailer weights, trailer-braking requirements, and also any special driving-licence provisions (see also page 261). The specified trailer weights and gradients assume that the journey starts at the hill and therefore apply only to short periods. Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients 177 Recommendations for driving in hilly terrain The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in warm weather, i.e. approximately 86°F (30°C). Gradient Maximum of hill, % trailer weight, lbs. (kg) 6-7 3300 (1500) 8-9 3300 (1500) 10-15 1870 (850) Maximum duration, minutes unlimited 15 max 15 max The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot weather, i.e. approximately 104°F (40°C). Gradient Maximum of hill, % trailer weight, lbs. (kg) 6-7 2000 (900) 8-9 2000 (900) 10-15 1000 (450) Maximum duration, minutes unlimited 15 max 15 max.