Saab 9-3 Convertible M2003, Owner'S Manual

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169 Starting and driving
The local regulations on towing speeds
must be followed.
The highest permissible towing speed is 30
mph (50 km/h), unless the legal limit is
lower. The longest permissible towing dis-
tance is 30 miles (50 km). If the car has to
be transported farther than that, summon a
tow truck. A flat bed tow truck is the pre-
ferred method to tow.
Cars with automatic transmission: The
engine cannot be started by towing or push-
ing the car. In emergency, the engine can be
started as described in the section ”Jump
starting”.
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.
To jump start your vehicle:
1 Check the other vehicle. It must have a
12-volt battery with a negative ground
system.
NOTICE
• Cars with automatic transmission:
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.
• Never use the towing eyes to pull the
car unstuck.
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.
• They contain enough electricity to
injure you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly,
some or all of these things can hurt you.
NOTICE
Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that would not be
covered by your warranty.
Trying to start your car by pushing or pull-
ing it could damage your vehicle, even if
you have a manual transmission. If you
have an automatic transmission, your
vehicle cannot be started by pushing or
pulling it.
NOTICE
If the other system is not a 12-volt system
with a negative ground, both vehicles can
be damaged.
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