2008 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 188

93_US_M08.book Page 188 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 188 Starting and driving Driving with tire chains 3 Snow chains must only be fitted to the wheel and tire dimensions that Saab recommends in "Technical data" on page 285. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer regarding approved tire chains. See also page 251. Remember that tires age: it may therefore be necessary to change winter tires before they reach the legal wear limit, as they gradually lose their friction properties with age. If you get into a front wheel skid and the car has a manual transmission, the best response is to freewheel, which means declutching so that the wheels neither drive nor brake, and to cautiously steer in the desired direction. If the car has automatic transmission, ease off the accelerator slightly and steer cautiously in the desired direction. If you get into a rear wheel skid, steer in the same direction as the movement of the rear of the car. NOTE • Check the links frequently for wear. • Check that the chains do not foul the wheel arch liner at full lock. • Refer to the "Technical data" section on page 285, for information on wheel and tire dimensions approved for the fitting of tire chains. WARNING • Do not drive at speeds above 30 mph (50 km/h) when tire chains are fitted. • Tire chains can reduce directional stability. • Do not fit tire chains to the car's rear wheels.