Saab 1987 900 Owner's Manual page 41

Flat towing
The 900 is equipped with towing lugs at the
front and rear. Flat towing over long distan-
ces is not recommended. Check applicable
state and local laws to determine if flat
towing is permitted.
Proceed carefully and never exceed the
speed limit applicable to vehicles in tow.
Try to keep the tow-line taut to prevent su?-
den jerking. Remember that. power- aSSIS-
ted braking does not functIOn when th.e
engine is switched off. Consequently, conSI-
derably greater force than usual will have to
be applied to the brake pedal.
If a car with automatic or manual trans-
mission has to be towed, the following rules
must be observed:
1.
The selector must be at N.
2. The transmission case must be filled
with oil to the correct level.
3. The maximum safe towing speed for
cars with automatic transmission is 25
mph.
4. The maximum recommended towing
distance is 25-30 miles. Ifthe car has to
be towed any greater distance, the front
wheels must be lifted off the ground.
5. An engine with
automat~c transmis~ion
cannot be started by towmg or pushmg.
Starting and driving 39
Towing by commercial
tow truck
The Saab 900 may not be towed by a com-
mercial truck equipped with sling type
equipment. Sling types will cause damage
to the rear bumper and fron.t buu:perl
spoiler assemblies. (and fog lIghts If so
equipped) . Should It become
n~cessary
to
have your vehicle towed, wheel 11ft or a flat
bed type carrier must be used. We suggest
that you specifY your request when contact-
ing a towing facility.
Towing with wheel lift
The 1987 Saab 900 may be towed from the
front with wheel lift equipment without
any special considerations for distance. Of
course a safe speed must always be used.
To tow from the rear with the front wheels
on the ground a maximum distance of 30
miles must be adhered to. If necessary to
tow for greater distances the front wheels
must be placed on wheel dollies. Do not tow
an automatic equipped car more than 25
mph and be sure all transmission fluids
have been topped off.
Remember! The handbrake operates on the
front wheels.