Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual page 165

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Towing
Towing of cars with automatic transmission,
see page 193.
Descending hills
If the speed of the car increases while
descending a steep hill, despite the acceler-
ator being released, the control module will
change down. If you desire more powerful
engine braking, manually select a lower
gear (see page 168).
Limp-home
NOTICE
Do not tow a trailer if limp-home mode is
engaged.
If the transmission malfunctions, the control
module will activate limp-home mode.
Driveability will be affected to varying
degrees.
Starting and driving
Cars with 5-speed transmission 3
In this mode, only 2nd and 5th gears are
available. Select 2nd gear when driving at
low speeds and 5th gear at higher speeds.
2nd gear must be selected manually. Select
5th gear manually or move the selector
lever to D, see page 168.
Cars with 6-speed transmission 3
• The car may be totally powerless. If this is
case, have the car transported to a work-
shop to have the problem rectified.
• The car may feel weak but can be driven
carefully to a workshop to have the prob-
lem rectified.
• Driveability may barely be affected.
Irrespective of the driveability of the car, the
car must be taken to a workshop to have the
problem checked and rectified.
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