2005 SAAB 9-3 tow

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 187 Starting and driving
Checks before drivingMake sure that the car and trailer are in 
good working order. This is essential since 
towing a trailer increases the strain on the 
car.
 Check and if

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 190 Starting and drivingDriving at nightBear in mind the following points, especially 
when driving at night:
 Nighttime driving requires your full 
concentration
 Do not rush. Count on your journey

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 191 Starting and driving
The front towing eye is stowed by the spare 
wheel. On the left-hand side of the bumper 
is a cover concealing the attachment point 
(tapped hole) for the towing eye.
1 Press

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 192 Starting and drivingAlways try to keep the towrope taut by 
gently applying the brake of the car on tow, 
as necessary. This will avoid the towrope 
being jerked violently.
Cars with automatic tra

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 193 Starting and driving
Driving with the 
compact spare tireObserve the following when the compact 
spare tire is fitted:
 The compact spare is light and easy to 
handle when changing a tire.
 Do n

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 204 Car careChanging filter
1 Unscrew the oil filter cap.
 Lift the cap slightly and carefully pry 
apart the cap and the filter housing.
 Remove the filter cap.
2 Remove the filter. Have paper towe

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 223 Car care
Dome light, Convertible1 Pull down the rear edge of the light 
fitting.
2 If the center bulb needs replacing, open 
the hatch over the bulbs. Pull the bulb 
out of the bulb holder.
If one

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 235 Car care
When to checkCheck your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It 
should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-type gage to 
check tir