2006 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 187

Starting and driving Towing the car NOTICE • Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck. Gear lever in neutral (in cars with automatic transmission: selector lever at N (neutral)) Turn on the parking lights. Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles being towed. Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake, as necessary. This will avoid the towrope being jerked violently. 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 30 miles (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. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage. 187 Transporting the car NOTICE If a car with a sport (lowered) chassis is transported, for example on a flat bed truck, take extra care not to damage the spoiler and/or underbody. Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck Cars with automatic transmission NOTICE • 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. The car cannot be push started. In an emergency, it is possible to start the engine using jump leads (see the section, "Jump starting" on page 188).