2008 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 191

93_US_M08.book Page 191 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving NOTE • Only use a towbar that has been approved for your car. We recommend that you entrust towbar installation to an authorized Saab dealer, which can also provide important information such as trailer weight. Your authorized Saab dealer has information on how the towbar is to be installed and whether other measures must be undertaken that could affect the cooling system or other equipment • We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for guidance on how to connect a trailer hitch. • Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb if the car is heavily laden. This particularly applies to cars with 17" wheels. 191 Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission The following driving time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot weather, i.e. approximately 86°F (+30°C). Gradient of Max. trailer hill, % weight, lbs. (kg) 6-8 3330 (1500) 9-11 3080 (1400) 12-14 2645 (1200) max 15 2200 (1000) Time limit, minutes unlimited max 15 max 15 max 15 When negotiating long hills, bear the following important considerations in mind. Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instrument panel. The following steps are taken in order as the temperature of the transmission increases: • Gear change pattern is altered • A/C compressor is switched off • Max. engine torque is reduced The following message will be displayed on the SID if the transmission fluid becomes too hot: Gearbox too hot. Make a safe stop. Open hood. If this message appears, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the engine to idle until the message has gone out. The selector lever should be in position P. The following driving time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot weather, i.e. approximately 104°F (+40°C). Gradient of Max. trailer hill, % weight, lbs. (kg) 6-8 2200 (1000) 9-11 1760 (800) 12-14 1100 (500) max 15 880 (400) Time limit, minutes unlimited max 15 max 15 max 15