Saab 2007 Driving at night, Driving with a load, Tire pressure, see page 268 and back cover

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Driving at night

Bear in mind the following points when driving at night:

•Nighttime driving requires your full con- centration.

•Do not rush. Count on your journey taking slightly longer.

•The number of drivers under the influence of drugs is likely to be greater at night than during the day.

•Do not stare at the headlights of oncom- ing vehicles.

•Avoid driving at night if you have poor eyesight. Night vision deteriorates with age.

•Keep your car's headlights, windows and mirrors clean. Also, if you wear glasses, make sure they are clean.

•Make sure you are well rested before starting a long journey. Take a break every other hour.

•Only eat light meals. Heavy meals have a tendency to induce tiredness.

Driving with a load

The driving characteristics of the car are affected by the way it is loaded.

•Place heavy loads as far forward and as low as possible in the trunk.

•Secure the load to the tie downs, see page 131.

•The load should be such that the car´s total weight or axle weight are not exceeded, see page 258.

•Heavy loads mean that the car’s center of gravity is further back. As a result, the car will sway more during evasive steering.

•Never exceed the permissible load in the roof box 3, even if there is room for more.

•Ensure that the tire pressure is correct – slight overinflation is preferable to under- inflation.

•The braking distance of a loaded car is always greater. Keep your distance from the vehicle in front.

•Roof loads can negatively affect tele- communication.

Tire pressure, see page 268 and back cover.