Saab 9 5 FL I 1 owners manual page 177

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95_US_MY09.book Page 177 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving 177 Recommendations for cars with manual Driving considerations • Make sure the camper or trailer’s electri- gearbox Always take extra care when towing a cal cable is properly connected and is not Rises in coolant temperature are indicated trailer, as the car’s handling will be different so long that it drags along the ground. by the temperature gauge in the main instru-and its braking effect reduced. The trailer’s Also, make sure the cable is not too short ment panel. braking system and suspension also have a and risks breaking when turning a corner. The following steps are taken in order as the considerable effect on these characteris-• Check all bulbs. temperature of the engine increases:tics, see also ”Driving with a load” page 179. • Check the car and camper or trailer • A/C compressor is switched off. If the car has automatic transmission, select brakes. position D when ascending steep hills. This • Make sure that all items on or in the cara- • engine torque is reduced. ensures that the adaptive gear change pat-van or trailer are properly secured. When continuing your journey, select a gear terns are operational, see page 158. Use • Make sure that the camper or trailer’s in which the engine speed is about position D or L for steep descents. jockey wheel is raised and locked. 3,000 rpm until the incline eases. NOTICE • Check the distribution of the load so that WARNING the car and camper or trailer are well If the ”Automatic transmission 3, fault balanced. Utilize the braking effect of the engine indicator” indicator comes on, cease • Check that the rearview mirrors provide (1st, 2nd or 3rd gear) when you are towing until the problem has been recti-the best possible rearward vision. descending long or steep hills to spare fied. • Make sure the camper or trailer’s safety the brakes. Checks before driving cable is correctly attached. Brake failure can result from overheated brakes! Make sure that the car and camper or trailer are in good working order. This is essential since towing a camper or trailer increases the strain on the car. • Check and if necessary adjust the tire pressure of the car and camper or trailer. • Make sure all wheel bolts are properly tightened. • Make sure that the equipment joining the car and camper or trailer is properly secured and adjusted.

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