2009 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 195

93_US_MY09.book Page 195 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Starting and driving Towing the car Cars with manual transmission Cars with automatic transmission 195 NOTICE • Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck. • 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. Saab 9-3 XWD with automatic transmission: If the car is towed with all four wheels on the ground then it may be towed at a maximum speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) and for a maximum of 30 miles (50 km). If both front wheels have been raised, and if the law permits, the car may be towed at a maximum speed of 30 mph (50 km/h). There are no technical limitations as to the distance over which the car can be towed. Move the selector lever to N. Turn on the parking lights. Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles on tow. 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. NOTICE • Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck. • 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. Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck. Saab 9-3 XWD with manual transmission: If the car is towed with all four wheels on the ground then there are no technical limitations for speed and distance. If both front wheels or both rear wheels have been raised, and if the law permits, the maximum towing speed is 30 mph (50 km/h). There are no limitations as to the distance over which the car can be towed. Engage neutral. Turn on the parking lights. Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles on tow. 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.