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Starting and driving
Towing a car with automatic
transmission
The following rules must be observed if a
car with automatic transmission is to be
towed.
The gear selector must be in the N position.
Switch hazard lights on.
Drive carefully and do not exceed the
speed limit for vehicles in tow.
Always try to keep the towrope taut by
gently applying the brake as necessary.
This will avoid the towrope being jerked vio-
lently.
1 Selector lever in position N.
Jump starting
If your battery has run down, you may want
to use another vehicle and some jumper
cables to start your Saab. Follow the steps
below to do it safely.
2
Raise the oil level in the gearbox above
normal by 2 extra quarts. Use oil of type
Texaco Texamatic Dexron III.
3
The local regulations on towing speeds
must be followed.
Thehighest permissibletowingspeed is
30 mph (50 km/h), unless the legal limit
is lower. The longest permissible towing
distanceis25-30miles(40-50km).Ifthe
car has to be transported farther than
that, summon a tow truck. A flat bed tow
truck is the preferred method to tow.
WARNING
Batteries can cause injury. They can be
dangerous because:
• They contain acid that can burn you.
•
They contain gas that can explode or
ignite.
4
When the car is being returned to ser-
vice, check the gearbox oil, and reduce
it to the prescribed amount if necessary.
NOTE
• They contain enough electricity to
injure you.
The engine cannot be started by towing or
pushing the car. In emergency, the engine
can be started as described in the section
”Jump starting”.
The car must be towed front first.
If you do not follow these steps exactly,
some or all of these things can hurt you.
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.
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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