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SAAB 9-3 2007  Owners Manual 184 Starting and drivingengine wear is at its greatest during this 
period. Drive off as soon as possible after 
starting the engine and avoid high engine 
speeds.
 Drive as smoothly and thoughtfully

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SAAB 9-3 2007  Owners Manual 186 Starting and drivingRemember that tires age: it may therefore 
be necessary to change winter tires before 
they reach the legal wear limit, as they grad-
ually lose their friction properties with

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SAAB 9-3 2007  Owners Manual 188 Starting and drivingTowing a trailer3Make sure you are familiar with the legal 
requirements regarding speed limits for 
towing, maximum trailer weights, trailer 
braking requirements, and also an

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SAAB 9-3 2007  Owners Manual 190 Starting and drivingWhen continuing your journey, manually 
select a low gear in which the engine speed 
is about 3,500 rpm until the incline eases 
(see page 168).
Recommendations for cars with

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SAAB 9-3 2007  Owners Manual 193 Starting and driving
Fitting roof carriers3SportCombi with roof rails
1 Clean the car’s roof rails.
2 Check the markings on the cross 
members to see which is the front and 
which is the rear ro

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SAAB 9-3 2007  Owners Manual 194 Starting and drivingDriving with a loadThe handling characteristics are affected by 
how the car is loaded.
Driving with the trunk lid 
openIf you must drive with the trunk lid open, 
close all wi

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SAAB 9-3 2007  Owners Manual 195 Starting and driving
Driving 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 2007  Owners Manual 196 Starting and drivingThe 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 t