2009 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 165

93_US_MY09.book Page 165 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Starting and driving Towing Towing of cars with automatic transmission, see page 193. 165 Limp-home NOTICE Do not tow a trailer if limp-home mode is engaged. If the transmission malfunctions, the control module will activate limp-home mode. Driveability will be affected to varying degrees. Cars with 5-speed transmission 3 In this mode, only 2nd and 5th gears are available. Select 2nd gear when driving at low speeds and 5th gear at higher speeds. 2nd gear must be selected manually. Select 5th gear manually or move the selector lever to D, see page 168. Cars with 6-speed transmission 3 • The car may be totally powerless. If this is case, have the car transported to a workshop to have the problem rectified. • The car may feel weak but can be driven carefully to a workshop to have the problem rectified. • Driveability may barely be affected. Irrespective of the driveability of the car, the car must be taken to a workshop to have the problem checked and rectified. Descending hills If the speed of the car increases while descending a steep hill, despite the accelerator being released, the control module will change down. If you desire more powerful engine braking, manually select a lower gear (see page 168).