2003 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 165

Starting and driving 165 Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake of the car on tow, as necessary. This will avoid the towrope being jerked violently. 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. Rear towing eye Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck. Rear towing eye The car has a permanent towing eye at the rear under the bumper. If the car is equipped with a towbar, this can be used instead of the towing eye. Towing the car NOTICE Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck. Engage neutral (automatic transmission: move the selector lever to N). Turn on the parking lights. Engage neutral (automatic transmission: move the selector lever to N). Turn on the hazard warning lights. Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles on tow. Always observe the speed limit for vehicles on tow. Whatever the speed limit, the car must not be towed at speeds exceeding 30 mph (50 km/h) nor for a distance of more than 30 miles (50 km). If the car needs to be transported over a longer distance, a tow truck or flatbed truck must be called out. The engine cannot be started by towing or pushing the car. In an emergency, the engine can be started as described under "Jump starting" on page 168.