Saab 2007 Towing the car, Transporting the car, Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck

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Towing the car

NOTICE

•Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck.

Gear lever in neutral (in cars with automatic transmission: selector lever at N (neutral)) Turn on the parking lights.

Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles being towed.

Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake, as necessary. This will avoid the towrope being jerked violently.

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.

Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage.

Transporting the car

NOTICE

If a car with a sport (lowered) chassis is transported, for example on a flat bed truck, take extra care not to damage the spoiler and/or underbody.

Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck

Cars with automatic transmission

NOTICE

•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.

The car cannot be push started. In an emer- gency, it is possible to start the engine using jump leads (see the section, ”Jump starting” on page 186).